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Glenn Beck - The Real Story, Touching the Third Rail

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It's possible that Beck had

It's possible that Beck had the heck scared out of him by some of the kooks who threatened his family (any sane person would be concerned) and changed his tune to avoid further dust-ups. While I'm not in favor of someone spreading propaganda, it's just as bad for the same person to give favorable coverage under duress.

Ridiculous

Yeah right! Lol! A CNN anchor w/ an hour long show in multiple medias, changed his political views & goes against the Neo-Con govt. because of some "so-called" threats. Get a clue. BTW - your post paints Dr. Paul supporters as threatening & dangerous which we are certainly not! Stop "spreading propoganda."

Comptroller General of the United States - Believe RP NOW

post this everywhere

Glenn Beck--an ally

Doesn't Beck have something like 2 million daily listeners? Maybe a quarter million viewers?

Yes, Beck has bullied the Paul campaign in the past, but ANY positive mention of the Dr. Paul's positions should be warmly received.

Dr. Paul's common sense ideas will not prevail if nobody hears them. I welcome every positive mention, and embrace every fellow traveller that helps spread our message. Glenn Beck may not be fully converted to our way of thinking, but he's at least on our side here.

Very few folks join a campaign with both feet--they need to be coaxed in. The more often undecideds think "I have heard some good things about Ron Paul" or "Ron Paul is the only one talking about...", then the more likely they can brought around to pulling the lever for Dr. Paul.

Thank you, Glenn!

Ron Paul is the only politician out there saying, 'Stop this...stop all this spending...'

Glenn, you are a gem.

Gwen Kraft
"Personal Liberty & Personal Responsibility" -- Dr. Ron Paul

Typical fake conservative

How easily we forget that he said we should all be locked up for questioning the status quo. He cares about two things: himself and himself. A wolf in sheep's clothing is all - so quit trying to convince us it's safe to let him in the hen house. Wolf is his only friend in the media right now. Why? Because he's renegotiating his contract and RP gives him a ratings boost that he can use as a bargaining chip. No one in big media cares about the revolution because they all sold their souls to get where they're at now. It's sad how excited we get when an a$$ like GB mentions the truth once in a while.

Give him a chance...

to prove himself (and to himself) that he's a supporter. The Ron Paul mention in this video was very classy. The interview with Paul was phenomenal. The previous rhetoric about us being terrorists aside, it is nice that Glenn Beck is contrasting voices like Bill O'Reily and George Stephanopoulos.

Maybe GB will continue to slip RP name and philosophy into major issues on his program.

Bankrupted america

It would be nice to speak on the subject of why are we paying interest to a private bank. They print our money out of nothing and then charge us interest on it. Come on Glenn Beck lets go after the real story. Why does america not print its own money with backing of substance? And where do the taxes we pay realy go?

Ron Paul supporter and friend of Liberty

David Walker

David Walker is an asset to this country. I'm glad he is being honest. I wish more people were paying attention to what he is saying.

Right on..

Ron is the only one to warn we will fall from within because of financial problems.

ads on this subject

Regardless of one's opinion of (or even knowledge of) Ross Perot, when he was campaigning for President in 1992 he ran infomercial-type ads where using graphs and charts he outlined the shortcomings of deficit spending, etc. Much like our "outside the box" approach to RP's campaign he was mocked for this tactic, however it proved to be enormously successful in raising his support levels. I am hoping there are people out there who have the means and ways to put Mr Walker's interviews/comments into some form of ad to inform the general public about this, or to have HQ look into doing something with him. i have emailed trevor lyman to ask for his help and/or advice. I am also hoping that people on this site can bombard the other RP sites with this video and make it go viral. it is probably the most apolitical issue out there, that regardless of one's party affiliation or philosophical bent on the role of the federal government people can and must agree on. in addition to the interview with Glen Beck, there is an equally good one, perhaps even better one, with Steve Kroft here http://www.youtube.com/wa.... although there is no mention of RP, it does describe the fact that both conservative and liberal groups, with no party affiliation, are out there trying to spread this message. i have sent these 2 videos to everyone i know. so let's make this happen NOW.

The only thing good men need do for evil to prevail - is nothing. Let it not be said we did nothing.

drmike

US Dollar

"It's in the tank"

Yeah, all those tanks in Iraq.

'nuf said.

Great show

Wow, I'm really liking Glenn Beck right now. Maybe I will start listening to his radio show now, since Rush is such a tool.

The Real Story

I am sorry but just because he mentioned Ron Paul's name does not mean he speaks the real story. Where was the private bank issue? How about printing money from nothing? Is this not the more important issue here? When Glenn Beck is brave enough to speak the real issues facing America then maybe we should listen.

Ron Paul supporter and friend of Liberty

GLENN BECK DESERVES "THANK YOU'S" FOR THIS!!!!

Beck understands what the priorities of this country ought to be and he is doing the country and Ron Paul a huge favor by using his show to cast the spotlight on David Walker and his warning of the impending financial crisis for the U.S.

Thank you, Glenn Beck!!!!!!!!!

Anybody have is email address?

Thanks for what?

I am sorry but just because he mentioned Ron Paul's name does not mean he speaks the real story. Where was the private bank issue? How about printing money from nothing? Is this not the more important issue here? When Glenn Beck is brave enough to speak the real issues facing America then maybe we should listen. Who does not know America is Bankrupt??

Ron Paul supporter and friend of Liberty

What New Hampshire and even president bush say is that theft

and fraud are ok, if you get caught say "it was an accident, no theft or fraud intended."

This will prove to be the

This will prove to be the biggest theft perpetrated in the history of mankind!!! Right now we are seeing the beginning of the end. I am talking the very end of civilization. The world will never recover from this as we know it. When this finally implodes on an epic scale, there will be complete geopolitical chaos! These fools are dooming the human race! Help us Ron Paul, you are our only hope...well, that and the second coming of Jesus.

the world recovered

from the fall of the roman empire, and why are we worried about the world right now, we've got plenty to worry about in our own backyard. Dooming the human race? Perhaps I'm not human because I plan to survive anything life plans on throwing my way.

I appreciate that Dr Paul and yourself are religious, but I don't believe in the invisible man or his water-walking progeny. Lets not call upon biblical prophecy just yet.

As they say, it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings.

when Rome fell..

...We had 1000 years of Dark Ages.
There are two paths: in 1000 years of continued technological growth, we can become immortal energy creatures and nearly omnipotent. Or, we can fall into 1000 years of Dark Ages. The Dark Ages are the likely scenario in my opinion. I think the crux is now. We have no time left to turn the course. Collectivism has so massively increased the odds of the Dark Ages that there is little opportunity to avoid them, and it will be soon--our lifetimes for sure. But Ron Paul is the opportunity we have to avoid them. It is worth everything we have and everything we own to help him and this movement, because everything we have and everything we own will soon turn to dust otherwise. It is clear and simple and no one who thinks clearly can argue against the point without sounding as mushy as the Democrats always do.

Universal Healthcare...

Well... even the sun shines on a dogs... you know the rest. Nicely done, bringing universal healthcare into the mix. Do Americans truly not realize this or do they no longer care?

From the people I've spoke

From the people I've spoke to on the street since this election started, it's the former. It seems most people think it's just a "natural cycle". Wow

It cant hurt to ask

I just e-mailed Glenn Beck stating the obvious. He doesn't have to look to find a candidate or political figure for that matter that mirrors the entire segment. I also mentioned that if he feels so strongly about making a difference he can at least acknowledge that Ron Paul is the only one openly tackling these issues.

He did mention Dr. Paul

He did mention Dr. Paul as being the only candidate talking about these issues. It was just a bit after 7 minutes.

I emailed him, too

Not sure if he'll get to read it as he says he gets like a million emails or something. Just saw a clip of him on O'Reilly where he talks about the need to fight Islamofascism. Hopefully he has more of a clue, now. I think Ron Paul should suggest GAO Walker as VP. He might not want to jump into politics but Walker has a message that should get out and Ron Paul has the only solution to the problem.

deficit

maryj
This is why they want to shut Paul up.
This would draw him too much support.

He is ___"outing" ___the congress, + the past and current presidents, + the candidates for federal office, + the federal reserve. He is outing all the bad and the stupid.

You wouldn't want to be an incumbent and *****lose your election***** because the public is now educated to how ???incompetent, or
???stupid, or ??? criminal you are ??would you???

This is why incumbents cannot openly support Dr. Paul. It discredits themselves!!!
The emperor has no clothes!!!
The emperor has no clothes!!!
The emperor has no clothes!!!

GAO website has pdf report with more detail

Here is the link:

http://www.gao.gov/cghome...

Roger Hermann
Chicago, IL

going to become obvious

This story will become more and more important throughout the year(s). Even Bush's Iran distraction won't be able to hide the economic pain. That WILL wake people up and all of a sudden, RP's comment about rebuilding bridges in OUR country instead of half-way across the globe will make sense.

Make this viral and international!

This is it!
This is where Ron Paul will stand head and shoulders above all candidates on all sides.
Spread the News --Ron Paul has the transition program that can curtail the coming disaster! Follow our Constitution!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SEND THIS VIDEO TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW

because, whether they end up supporting Ron Paul or not, this message needs to be shouted from the rooftops. After I watched this interview on the program the other night, I told my husband, "why isn't this the #1 story in every media outlet, every day???"
The American people know more about Brittney Spears than they know about our country's financial future. How 'bout a big shout-out to the MSM?
PLEASE, send this email to everyone you care about. It just may be the thing that causes them to take a look at Ron Paul, it may be the thing that causes them to wonder why he's been categorized as a "moonbat", it just may be the thing that sends them to the polls and casts their ballot for the ONE candidate that speaks the truth.

"interest" on $58T debt

What David Walker said was that we each owe 170K and the math on that is correct. However, we don't ever have to pay all the principal back, in fact we could make the minimum payment on interest forever. Also, note that it's a not a one time payment, if we were trying to pay it off the debt we could put it on a 30 year plan just like a mortgage.

So how bad is it really in mortgage terms?
A 30 year mortgage for $410K locked in today at ~6% would be:
Fixed: $2425 a month or $29K a year
Interest only: $1925 a month or $23K a year

With out a doubt this is really bad but not impossible. Either mortgage would take over 50% of the average Joe's paycheck assuming that the average joe still only makes $50K. That would mean a significant increase in taxes which would mean consumption would go down significantly. Consumption is %70 of or GDP (economy) so the economy would go down significantly.

That being said it is not TEOTWAWKI it is part of the normal business cycle, the cycle always ends with over spending which leads to over saving (hoarding) which leads to investment....

The only thing we have to fear is fear itself, we can handle this stuff it's going to be unpleasant and we will need to make change. Vote Ron Paul

Why isn't this the Top story in the country

This is big news. It's the most important news we can report to spread Ron Paul's message

Beck hasn't endorsed a candidate yet

but I've read both of his books, and whether he realizes it or not the only candidate that addresses his concerns is Ron Paul. Not always agreeing with Beck, I am a long-time listener/viewer of his, and his audience is growing. If he should happen to wake up one morning and realize that Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who addresses many of the concerns he raises daily on his shows, an endorsement from him would be quite a good thing.
I would also like to see Dr. Paul back on the Glenn Beck show as a follow-up to the Walker interview to discuss monetary & fiscal issues, and have emailed the show to request he do so.

This is a Victory

I think Ron Paul's message is now becoming mainstream. I saw the same thing happen when Perot was running for President, at first everyone ignored him, then they laughed at him, then they all started understanding his message about the Deficit and stole his message. If all of the other candidates start proposing abolishing the IRS, shutting down the Federal Reserve, and returning to a Constitutional Goverment, Ron Paul and the RP Revolution are the victors!

If they start proposing...

it may just be lip service though. I wouldn't consider it a victory until some of these programs start to close. Keep plugging away for the good Doctor.

Oh....

ok...I know that Glen Beck has done us wrong in the past....but maybe, just maybe he has seen the light. Ya know, he did some time in the hospital lately, and some soul searching as well.....
Maybe we should call him a friend...but just keep him at an arm's distance for a while.

Either way...props to him for having the balls to say this...and have this guy interviewed!

talk about an endorsement!!

I can't think of ANY better way to get voters to support Ron Paul than an interview like this!

I don't know if it's intentional on the part of Glenn Beck, but this is the BEST strategy to get the message out!

That is: Talk about the #1 issue affecting EVERY American - left or right - and have the most knowledgeable & respected expert, and a high govt official to boot, talk about how & why this issue is crucial for Americans.

Then it naturally follows... you want to elect a leader who will work on that issue, help Americans.

And the ONLY candidate even discussing it is Ron Paul, and voters will see that. (And he's not only discussing it, he UNDERSTANDS it and has SOLUTIONS).

Thank you, Glenn Beck!

HOLY CRAP, Is it possible?

Was that an endorsement by Glenn Beck? I've watched it twice now, and that looked and sounded like an endorsement! David Walker didn't have anything at all to say about the Ron Paul comment from Beck, but he said many of the things that Dr Paul has said.

Could Dr Paul quote Mr Walker during the debates? Better yet, would it be worthwhile to consider contacting Mr Walker for an endorsement and perhaps a speaking appearance at some of the rallys?

For what its worth

When I learned Glenn was in the hospital I sent him a get well email from Ron Paul supporters. Believe me I'm not a big fan of Glenn Beck at all. In fact I am the Marine that wrote the letter about a month ago that was being circulated about how offended we all were when he likened Ron Paul supporters to the "T- word" . But I sent him an olive branch just to let him know the type of people we really are.
Here is what I sent to his personal e-mail account.

Hey Glenn,
I'm a Ron Paul supporter so this is going to be hard
for me, lol, but I hope you're feeling better. Your
video has been floating around our blogs and believe
it or not you do have many well wishers within the
Paul community. Although they may not swallow their
pride long enough to send ya a quick email but I will.
Anyway, even though there have been some philosophical
differences on foreign policy and a few disparaging
videos from you towards The Ron Paul supporters I
still hope your feeling better and get well soon for
some more spirited debate.

Take care Mr.Beck
Warmest Regards,
Stephen Dupont

Like Walker said... He

Like Walker said...

He doesn't hold a political position. I bet Walker is voting Ron Paul but has the smarts to not endorse him.

Walker was on 60 Minutes, maybe a year ago

I found this link, which shows a still of him at the start. But then commercials are followed by Hillary! Maybe the video has been deleted cuz it's old? If so, why even keep the link?

http://www.cbsnews.com/se...

I do remember the segment and his message was much the same. But his new closing line with Beck is priceless:

"If the private sector had 'trust funds' like the government, somebody would be going to jail."

That's our reappointed-over-and-over comptroller general talking! Maybe Howard Stern should invite him on too. No I'm not kidding; the contrast between the host and the guest, and the guest's untainted credibility, would spread understanding of federal bankruptcy to a whole new audience.

The David Walker clip

from 60 minutes is part of (one of?) the DVDs available at www.ronpaulreveres.com, for RP supporters to show voters... trying to get the RP message out
(they had really great offers of like 25cents a piece)

If I remember correctly, the David Walker interview on that DVD started in the first few minutes. Watching it at that website was the first I had heard of David Walker, and I just remember thinking it was a fantastic idea to have that on the DVD about Ron Paul!

The Coming Generational Storm

The Menu of Delayed Pain. That book Glenn Beck referred to is "The Coming Generational Storm: What You Need to Know about America's Economic Future" By Laurence J. Kotlikoff kotlikoff@bu.edu and Scott Burns scott@scottburns.com

The calculations are from analysis that economists Kent Smetters smetters@wharton.upenn.edu and Jagadeesh Gokhale jgokhale@cato.org calculated for then Treasury secrestary Paul O'Neill in 2002, but were subsequently scuttled for being "too politically dangerous".

Online book preview:
http://books.google.com/b...
book search "The Coming Generational Storm"

There are several online book reviews.

We Need Ron Paul Now!!!!

great book

and first, by the way

Also, another video by him.

Check out this previous video. http://patriotarmy.freefo...
I've seen one other besides that one, but I can't figure out where I saw it.

- Ron Paul 2008 -
Choose Freedom
http://patriotarmy.blogsp...

I believe this is it

http://www.youtube.com/wa...

dirty little secret....

I've seen Walker on a few

I've seen Walker on a few other programs and really admire his candor. We need more government officials like him.