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jillan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-16-10 09:47 PM
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How does Beck get away with this?
Someone had this link on their facebook page for his upcoming rally on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial August 28th. You know it's going to be a hate fest towards Obama and his "socialist policies" but this is how he advertises it.... he makes it sound like it's all for our troops, and even has the audacity to call it a non-partisan event.

Posting it all so you don't have to go to his page:

Website:http://www.specialops.org/
http://www.glennbeck.com/828Company Overview:
Come celebrate America by honoring our heroes, our heritage and our future at the Restoring Honor Rally on August 28, 2010. Join us at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for this non-political, non-partisan rally that will recognize our First Amendment rights and honor the service members who fight to protect those freedoms.

Every day servicemen and women risk their lives to protect our country. It is through the support of non-profit organizations like the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) that the families of these service members are taken care of in the event of an accident or loss of life. Help give back to these men and women by donating to the SOWF at www.specialops.org and please join us in Washington for the Restoring Honor Rally on August 28, 2010.

Please note this rally is compliant with IRS Rules and Regulations found in IRS publication 557 and IRS publication 4221-PC. For tax purposes a gift to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation is deductible in accordance with Internal Revenue Service's tax laws. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution. The purchase of Restoring Honor Rally merchandise is not a donation to SOWF, but all net proceeds from the sale of Restoring Honor Rally merchandise is being donated to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation. All contributions made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) will first be applied to the costs of the Restoring Honor Rally taking place on August 28, 2010. All contributions in excess of these costs will then be retained by the SOWF. (read less)
Mission:The mission of the rally is to recognize our First Amendment rights and honor the service members who fight to protect those freedoms.Products:The listing of any websites, organizations and events other than the Restoring Honor Rally is for informational purposes only. The Restoring Honor Rally, Special Operations Warrior Foundation and Mercury Radio Arts do not endorse any sites or organizations listed on this page aside from www.glennbeck.com and www.specialops.org. Please do your own independent research.Facebook Page:http://www.facebook.com/restoringhonor

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gratuitous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-16-10 09:54 PM
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1. P.T. Barnum was right?
I'm guessing that the amount of money left over after the costs of rally are paid will be an amount just a little less than what you could spend on the Dollar Menu at McDonald's.

And the people who fork over some of their hard-earned will either (a) not give a damn; or (2) blame it on the librul media.
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SunnySong Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-16-10 10:39 PM
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2. ADA regulations?
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Riftaxe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 02:02 AM
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3. Probably a more important question
is how do people who watch beck/olberman/hannity/maddow believe a word crossing their lying lips?

I mean there is a bit of amusement factor with how good they are at intellectual dishonesty, but some people actually believe the pablum they peddle.
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KharmaTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 02:44 AM
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4. So Olbermann And Maddow Are Liars???
Hmmmm...interesting. While Olbermann's theatrics can be annoying, he sure doesn't make up bullshit and lies like Dreck and Hannutty do. And how does Maddow fit into this? I'd love to see how this circle squares....
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Riftaxe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 03:09 AM
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5. Yes but that does not differentiate them
Edited on Sat Jul-17-10 03:31 AM by Riftaxe
from the fox boobs in any way.

same crap, slightly different theatrics. No integrity in any of the 4 i mentioned, pablum for the masses since the concept of news apparently is so old hat.

Surely if you believe they are honest, you would be willing to let a moderator of these forums hold a paypal account for a few hundred dollars on the bet that all 4 will be factually deficient in the upcoming week?

Edited: to add that neither skinner nor the moderators endorse gambling, how about a gentleman's wager of 5 huzzah's posted in a thread of winners choice?
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KharmaTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 07:23 AM
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10. I Wouldn't Want To Take Your Money...
So who do you judge as the arbeiter as to who is "factually deficient" or efficient? First of all Dreck and Hannutty by their own descriptions aren't "news" nor present any news. Their show is "opinion" and thus they don't need to be factual...if anything those ugly facts get in the way of a good sliming. Mr. Olbermann was just nominated for an Emmy...an award from his peers recognizing the quality of his program and I would imagine the truth and factual reporting is a main component. Ms. Maddow is a journalist by training as opposed to the others and her coverage of the BP fiasco will probably earn her a Pulitzer Prize.

So, go ahead, show me where Maddow and Olbermann have lied. Links please. I could find more than my share of lies by Faux noise...there are a couple websites that do a big business in debunking them on a daily basis. Is there such a thing for Olbermann or Maddow? And if you don't think there are those (such as yourself) trying...I've got quicksand to sell you...
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Enthusiast Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 06:33 AM
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6. You are completely wrong
about Olbermann and Maddow. Take your Republicanism elsewhere.
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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 06:40 AM
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9. +1
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LostinVA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 06:39 AM
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8. Nicccccce -- Comparing Maddow and Olbermann
With that disgusting self-loathing Nazi.

Links to how they've lied?
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ProudToBeBlueInRhody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 07:27 AM
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11. Why don't you educate us peons?
Start by listing these lies and falsehoods that Keith and Rachel have spread.
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HughBeaumont Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 07:31 AM
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12. Specific LIES, please, coming from Olbermann and Maddow.
SPECIFIC lies, please.

Shit. Y'all used to be stealth. Sad.
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Skip Intro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jul-17-10 06:38 AM
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7. He had that song. That's the only reason he gets away with it.
I'm a loser baby.

You know the one...
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