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big_dog

(4,144 posts)
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:03 PM Jul 2014

Glenn Beck Getting ‘Violent’ Emails & Loss Of Donations Because of His Plans to Aid Migrant Kids

In response to his plans to bring emotional and material comfort to underage migrant children currently being held in the border town of McAllen, Texas, Glenn Beck claims he has received hateful emails threatening his life and livelihood. As part of his plea for some compassion for the undocumented immigrant children, Beck plans to bring tractor-trailers full of food, water, teddy bears, and soccer balls to the 60,000 refugees on July 19. He will be joined by pastors, rabbis and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX).

“Through no fault of their own, they are caught in political crossfire,” Beck said of the kids. “And while we continue to put pressure on Washington and change its course of lawlessness, we must also help. It is not either-or; it is both. We have to be active in the political game, and we must open our hearts.” Such an attitude towards what many of his loyal fans would describe as “illegal invaders,” Beck claimed he has received a multitude of angry letters and threats.

“Everybody is telling me I’m seeing subscriptions down; I’m seeing Mercury One donations down,” Beck lamented. “I’m getting violent emails from people who say I’ve ‘betrayed the Republic.’ Whatever. I’ve never taken a position more deadly to my career than this — and I have never, ever taken a position that is more right than this.”

He concluded his emotional monologue: “When America stops being good, we are no longer able to be great.” http://www.mediaite.com/tv/glenn-beck-getting-violent-emails-because-of-his-plans-to-aid-migrant-kids/

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Glenn Beck Getting ‘Violent’ Emails & Loss Of Donations Because of His Plans to Aid Migrant Kids (Original Post) big_dog Jul 2014 OP
It is proof that republicans really don't have a soul. liberal N proud Jul 2014 #1
most of Beck's primary donors are Texas Militia on the other side of the fence! big_dog Jul 2014 #5
Hard to believe him, but if true... Xyzse Jul 2014 #2
I wouldn't believe that sob madokie Jul 2014 #3
Beck is one evil SOB; so assume he's lying his arse off. InAbLuEsTaTe Jul 2014 #8
I remain suspicious but also appreciative of Mr. Beck on this issue. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2014 #4
You reap what you sow, Glenn! muntrv Jul 2014 #6
the monster mercuryblues Jul 2014 #7
yep, and even he cant control it big_dog Jul 2014 #10
Could his icy heart actually be thawing? Jake Stern Jul 2014 #9
like the Grinch trying to give the presents back after he steals them from whoville big_dog Jul 2014 #11
I'm stunned. It's hard to believe that Beck is showing some compassion. factsarenotfair Jul 2014 #12
and Mike Lee too, it is election season after all... big_dog Jul 2014 #13
 

big_dog

(4,144 posts)
5. most of Beck's primary donors are Texas Militia on the other side of the fence!
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:09 PM
Jul 2014

oh the irony of it all

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
2. Hard to believe him, but if true...
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:06 PM
Jul 2014

Well, good on him.

It does not mitigate the damage he has done in propagating his message of hate, but it is good to help the children.

 

big_dog

(4,144 posts)
10. yep, and even he cant control it
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:19 PM
Jul 2014

same with the rural militias coming to Laredo being the Waterloo of the Tea Party, no way they can possibly background check all the yahoos down in West Texas with a gun

 

big_dog

(4,144 posts)
11. like the Grinch trying to give the presents back after he steals them from whoville
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:29 PM
Jul 2014

Glenn's guilty conscience is telling

factsarenotfair

(910 posts)
12. I'm stunned. It's hard to believe that Beck is showing some compassion.
Wed Jul 9, 2014, 02:40 PM
Jul 2014

And even more hard to believe that Louis Gohmert is involved.

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