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Beck and the Becktones
Author: velveeta jones
Date: 08/30/2009 13:56:28
Which would be a great name for a band should Glenn Beck ever decide to start one. Other good names: Beck and the Batshit Crazies, The Glenn Beck Screamers, The Delusionals.
Glenn Beck and his band of "pundits no one has ever heard of" continue to rain their terror predictions on us. This week: Americorps is the Left equivalent of Schutzstaffel". No, really. He is indeed implying that. This is not culled from The Onion, though I really wish it were.
Here's the clip:
Now, as we remember the devastating destruction of Hurricane Katrina/Rita that took place this week 4 years ago, I will tell you that as a Red Cross volunteer I went to New Orleans and worked hand in hand alongside some of the fine Americorps folks. A group of smart and caring kids that you'd be prouder than punch if they were your own. Mostly in their teens to early 20's and with girls greatly outnumbering boys. Girls with hair tied back in pony tails, dirty sweaty t-shirts and cargo shorts with mud caked on them and battered work gloves hanging from the pockets. These volunteers (Beck viewers: that means they don't get paid - unlike the Nazi SS) worked 12-16 hour days in some of the worst conditions you can imagine. Remember, there was no electricity, so no escape from the heat - ever.
Yeah, they really looked like scary SS troops to me.
On the show, Beck says "Americorps has just received half a trillion dollars in funding." Oddly, they don't mention that at all on the Americorps website. Half a trillion dollars would put Americorps in the same league as the Pentagon!
Well, someone must must have their information wrong. According to the website, dated July 21, 2009:
Now, I've never been a math wizard, but that doesn't sound like "half a trillion" dollars to me. Beck later corrected himself - must have been a fuzzy spot on his telepromter. But, as usual, the listeners to his show already had that "HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS" firmly implanted in their brain.
You know what group once used scary propaganda to stir up the masses? The nazi SS. Just sayin'.......
Glenn Beck and his band of "pundits no one has ever heard of" continue to rain their terror predictions on us. This week: Americorps is the Left equivalent of Schutzstaffel". No, really. He is indeed implying that. This is not culled from The Onion, though I really wish it were.
Here's the clip:
Now, as we remember the devastating destruction of Hurricane Katrina/Rita that took place this week 4 years ago, I will tell you that as a Red Cross volunteer I went to New Orleans and worked hand in hand alongside some of the fine Americorps folks. A group of smart and caring kids that you'd be prouder than punch if they were your own. Mostly in their teens to early 20's and with girls greatly outnumbering boys. Girls with hair tied back in pony tails, dirty sweaty t-shirts and cargo shorts with mud caked on them and battered work gloves hanging from the pockets. These volunteers (Beck viewers: that means they don't get paid - unlike the Nazi SS) worked 12-16 hour days in some of the worst conditions you can imagine. Remember, there was no electricity, so no escape from the heat - ever.
Yeah, they really looked like scary SS troops to me.
On the show, Beck says "Americorps has just received half a trillion dollars in funding." Oddly, they don't mention that at all on the Americorps website. Half a trillion dollars would put Americorps in the same league as the Pentagon!
Well, someone must must have their information wrong. According to the website, dated July 21, 2009:
On May 7, President Obama submitted to Congress a budget request of $1.149 billion for the Corporation and its programs, a $259 million or 29 percent increase over the FY 2009 enacted level. The President’s budget would strengthen and expand existing programs and invest in key initiatives authorized by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.
Last Friday, the House Appropriations Committee approved the FY 2010 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations bill that funds national service. The House bill includes $1.059 billion for the Corporation and its programs, a $169 million increase over the current fiscal year, but $90 million less than the President’s request.
Now, I've never been a math wizard, but that doesn't sound like "half a trillion" dollars to me. Beck later corrected himself - must have been a fuzzy spot on his telepromter. But, as usual, the listeners to his show already had that "HALF A TRILLION DOLLARS" firmly implanted in their brain.
You know what group once used scary propaganda to stir up the masses? The nazi SS. Just sayin'.......
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Comment by AuntAzalea on 08/30/2009 14:21:41
Thanks VJ now you have filled my Sunday with nightmares of tweens taking over the country - thanks for that! 
But really folks, why is Glenn Beck still on the air? I feel another letter coming on.
But really folks, why is Glenn Beck still on the air? I feel another letter coming on.
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/30/2009 14:50:04
Will in Chicago on 08/30/2009 14:50:04
Good mornings, bloggers! Excellent post, VJ!
It seems that Beck and his allies only have one thing left to offer: fear. My concern is that someone will take them seriously and commit some horrific act, as we saw in the Oklahoma City bombings.
By the way, the PKRT show went great last night and Raine shined. I think that the podcast will be up today or tomorrow and you should be able to get it at I-Tunes.
It seems that Beck and his allies only have one thing left to offer: fear. My concern is that someone will take them seriously and commit some horrific act, as we saw in the Oklahoma City bombings.
By the way, the PKRT show went great last night and Raine shined. I think that the podcast will be up today or tomorrow and you should be able to get it at I-Tunes.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/30/2009 14:52:12
Will in Chicago on 08/30/2009 14:52:12
Comment by 
m-hadley on 08/30/2009 15:01:49
m-hadley on 08/30/2009 15:01:49
Mornin' VJ and Auntie Azalea
I agree wholeheartedly with both of you - VJ: the example that you provided and AA: the letter that you've written and will likely write again. Why the hell is Glenn Beck still on the air??? I understand that his sponsors are fleeing more quickly than rats from a sinking ship, so why haven't his network and his backers seen the writing on the wall? What perverse crowd does GB preach to, nevermind, I know exactly who they are, they are the townbrawlers, the birthers, the tenthers, they are my Mom and my Aunt, and about 85% of my fellow Okiehomies and thay are all dead wrong
Another excellent post Velveeta - thanks so much for getting my brain going on this lazy Sunday morning!
Cheers,
mfaye
I agree wholeheartedly with both of you - VJ: the example that you provided and AA: the letter that you've written and will likely write again. Why the hell is Glenn Beck still on the air??? I understand that his sponsors are fleeing more quickly than rats from a sinking ship, so why haven't his network and his backers seen the writing on the wall? What perverse crowd does GB preach to, nevermind, I know exactly who they are, they are the townbrawlers, the birthers, the tenthers, they are my Mom and my Aunt, and about 85% of my fellow Okiehomies and thay are all dead wrong
Another excellent post Velveeta - thanks so much for getting my brain going on this lazy Sunday morning!Cheers,
mfaye
Comment by 
BobR on 08/30/2009 17:14:39
BobR on 08/30/2009 17:14:39
How about "Beck is the Bane of my Existence"?
He uses the very same tactics that he accuses others of using.
He's a festering sore on the ass of our democracy.
He uses the very same tactics that he accuses others of using.
He's a festering sore on the ass of our democracy.
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/30/2009 17:21:05
livingonli on 08/30/2009 17:21:05
I am really waiting to see Glenn Beck to be seen taken off the air in a straight jacket mid-show. The way he's going that may have to happen.
Greetings from the salt mine. I had to be in early today to do another ball game. Anyone who is watching the Marlins telecast on FSN Florida can see my handiwork in action. Mondo and Random don't rush to the TV at once.
Greetings from the salt mine. I had to be in early today to do another ball game. Anyone who is watching the Marlins telecast on FSN Florida can see my handiwork in action. Mondo and Random don't rush to the TV at once.
Comment by 
Mondobubba on 08/30/2009 17:53:25
Had it on and turned it off, no insult to your fine work, Liv.
Mondobubba on 08/30/2009 17:53:25
Quote by livingonli:
I am really waiting to see Glenn Beck to be seen taken off the air in a straight jacket mid-show. The way he's going that may have to happen.
Greetings from the salt mine. I had to be in early today to do another ball game. Anyone who is watching the Marlins telecast on FSN Florida can see my handiwork in action. Mondo and Random don't rush to the TV at once.
Had it on and turned it off, no insult to your fine work, Liv.
Comment by livingonli on 08/30/2009 17:56:31
I just wish I could get a Dolphins cheerleaders calendar. Not that I care about the team mind you.
livingonli on 08/30/2009 17:56:31
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by livingonli:
I am really waiting to see Glenn Beck to be seen taken off the air in a straight jacket mid-show. The way he's going that may have to happen.
Greetings from the salt mine. I had to be in early today to do another ball game. Anyone who is watching the Marlins telecast on FSN Florida can see my handiwork in action. Mondo and Random don't rush to the TV at once.
Had it on and turned it off, no insult to your fine work, Liv.
I just wish I could get a Dolphins cheerleaders calendar. Not that I care about the team mind you.
Comment by Mondobubba on 08/30/2009 17:57:48
Bob, you can do better than"festering sore..."
A bloody, puss filled carbuncle...
An infected hemorrhoid oozing blood...
A boil in need of lancing...
Mondobubba on 08/30/2009 17:57:48
Quote by BobR:
How about "Beck is the Bane of my Existence"?
He uses the very same tactics that he accuses others of using.
He's a festering sore on the ass of our democracy.
Bob, you can do better than"festering sore..."
A bloody, puss filled carbuncle...
An infected hemorrhoid oozing blood...
A boil in need of lancing...
Comment by livingonli on 08/30/2009 18:07:33
Good ones indeed especially the last.
Good thing you changed channels, the Marlins are losing to lowly San Diego 3-0.
livingonli on 08/30/2009 18:07:33
Quote by Mondobubba:Quote by BobR:
How about "Beck is the Bane of my Existence"?
He uses the very same tactics that he accuses others of using.
He's a festering sore on the ass of our democracy.
Bob, you can do better than"festering sore..."
A bloody, puss filled carbuncle...
An infected hemorrhoid oozing blood...
A boil in need of lancing...
Good ones indeed especially the last.
Good thing you changed channels, the Marlins are losing to lowly San Diego 3-0.
Comment by livingonli on 08/30/2009 18:34:19
livingonli on 08/30/2009 18:34:19
Marlins are now up 5-3 and we just used our first pitching change break.
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/30/2009 19:53:44
TriSec on 08/30/2009 19:53:44
Bella Fleck and the Fleck-Tones, a really fine smooth jazz band, might have some issue with the naming rights.
Comment by 
trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 21:27:40
trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 21:27:40
Beck & the Benedicts
Beck & the Benedict Arnolds
bah
Just had a little petting session with Lucky. My laptop, sofa, pants & mouse are now covered with fur. For my trouble I got I nice bite on the arm. Such love.
Unfortunately that's the only way that he lets us know he's all done.
Beck & the Benedict Arnolds
bah
Just had a little petting session with Lucky. My laptop, sofa, pants & mouse are now covered with fur. For my trouble I got I nice bite on the arm. Such love.
Unfortunately that's the only way that he lets us know he's all done.
Comment by livingonli on 08/30/2009 22:51:38
livingonli on 08/30/2009 22:51:38
Sounds like a wacky cat.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 22:54:18
trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 22:54:18
Hmmmm.
Looks like Stephanie started her vacation early, like during the show. Sent her something Friday and it bounced back - mailbox full, retry count exceeded.
I was just musing how Senator Rachel Maddow would sound...
Looks like Stephanie started her vacation early, like during the show. Sent her something Friday and it bounced back - mailbox full, retry count exceeded.
I was just musing how Senator Rachel Maddow would sound...
Comment by livingonli on 08/30/2009 23:03:14
livingonli on 08/30/2009 23:03:14
Steph's mailbox must get flooded.
Comment by trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 23:03:56
I think when they handed out brains he never showed up.
He's still a sweet, lovable guy in his own way though.
ETA
And now that I've vacuumed all the fur from the laptop, he's back for more.
trojanrabbit on 08/30/2009 23:03:56
Quote by livingonli:
Sounds like a wacky cat.
I think when they handed out brains he never showed up.
He's still a sweet, lovable guy in his own way though.
ETA
And now that I've vacuumed all the fur from the laptop, he's back for more.
Comment by livingonli on 08/31/2009 00:28:16
livingonli on 08/31/2009 00:28:16
