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What do we have in common?
I went to Glenn Beck's "Common Sense" tour last night at a movie theater here (it was live from Missouri). One thing that really stood out to me was Glenn saying (paraphrasing) "can't we just find the things we have in common and run with that?" We keep giving ourselves labels of Republican, Democrat, Conservative, Liberal and the list goes on. But, those of us who are Americans - aren't we Americans first!? I would say that we have more in common than we have different when it comes to the basics of freedom and the love of our country. I can understand saying that someone has a conservative view or liberal view on things - but should that tear us apart? I don't believe in abortion - but does that mean I can't agree with someone who does believe in abortion on other issues!? I personally believe we have more in common than we have different. That was Glenn's major message last night! He also explained the history of America in such a fabulous and inspiring way - I left there feeling energized and excited to be an American - it brought tears to my eyes! He said that if we all found the common ground we would be able to accomplish so much more than the fighting over what party is correct and better! Because quite frankly, both parties have lost their way as far as what's best for us "the People!" Let's get back to the basics and become accountable for our own actions and stop blaming everyone else. I think "We The People" are just as much at fault for the problems in this country - it's never just one person (i.e., the President!). Have we truly become a nation of people who think they are entitled to have the best of everything? Common sense! Just something to think about!
I'll close this post with the following:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "
Our forefathers really had a wonderful vision for this great nation and I believe these words still mean something today!
I'll close this post with the following:
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "
Our forefathers really had a wonderful vision for this great nation and I believe these words still mean something today!
I agree with you on that point.
Mike
Mike
"Those comments Glenn Beck made were taken out of context..."
It is difficult to imagine what context would make those remarks anything but hateful. However, I agree that embracing shared values is a desirable aim.
It is difficult to imagine what context would make those remarks anything but hateful. However, I agree that embracing shared values is a desirable aim.
I have listened to him quite a bit and my opinion of Glenn Beck was not hastily formed nor was it based solely on the quotes I posted.
If people like him, as they obviously do, (he does have huge audience) that's OK with me. I'm sure I like people who many here disapprove of - to put it mildly.
I was merely making the point that I see reasonable evidence to question that his purported search for shared values is born out by his actions and speech. But, that's the way I see him and I can understand and accept that others see him differently.
Regardless of how we feel about him I agree that we should search for and embrace those values which we share. I also believe that beneath our political ideologies we are not that much different. I believe that we all basically want the same thing - we just disagree about how to get there.
Mike
http://www.truthnews.us/?p=862.
If people like him, as they obviously do, (he does have huge audience) that's OK with me. I'm sure I like people who many here disapprove of - to put it mildly.
I was merely making the point that I see reasonable evidence to question that his purported search for shared values is born out by his actions and speech. But, that's the way I see him and I can understand and accept that others see him differently.
Regardless of how we feel about him I agree that we should search for and embrace those values which we share. I also believe that beneath our political ideologies we are not that much different. I believe that we all basically want the same thing - we just disagree about how to get there.
Mike
http://www.truthnews.us/?p=862.
Those comments Glenn Beck made were taken out of context I agree with you... for what it is worth he really tries to get people to be unified for the same good. He is a true Patriot and he is concerned about the road America is taking, , I listen to him sometimes to get a differant view ,he has a voice and he uses his freedom of speech right to say what he believes.
I can understand that you don't like Glenn or his ideology and I honestly did not make this post hoping people would - but was hopeful that the message would at least spark some unity.
However, if you listened to him everyday - you would know that those lines are taken out of context, especially by the media. In fact, I read the NY Times critique of his Common Sense tour and it was the furthest thing from the truth. It was written with such a slant that it was almost funny! I am someone who listens every morning on my way to work and catch the replay for the last part on the way home at night. He is NOT a hater. He has a quirky personality and says things in jest and jokes a lot to prove a point (if people think he is serious with some of what he says they just don't listen to him everyday and that's fine - but if someone doesn't listen to him every single day or at least more regular to get to know him then how can they make judgments they know nothing about). If I don't listen to someone who has differing ideas than me, then I certainly could not judge them or whether they are sincere or not. So, if I choose not to listen to someone that others find enlightening - I would not be able to comment as I would not take what the media would say about that person until I listened to them myself and then I would form my own opinions.
I do not agree with everything he says, but I sure do agree we need to stand united and not divided. That was the whole purpose of this thread. I'm thankful that you agree with the idea of looking at what we have in common. I personally believe that when Americans choose to stand united on the things they agree on - we are a formidable force! :)
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Janet
However, if you listened to him everyday - you would know that those lines are taken out of context, especially by the media. In fact, I read the NY Times critique of his Common Sense tour and it was the furthest thing from the truth. It was written with such a slant that it was almost funny! I am someone who listens every morning on my way to work and catch the replay for the last part on the way home at night. He is NOT a hater. He has a quirky personality and says things in jest and jokes a lot to prove a point (if people think he is serious with some of what he says they just don't listen to him everyday and that's fine - but if someone doesn't listen to him every single day or at least more regular to get to know him then how can they make judgments they know nothing about). If I don't listen to someone who has differing ideas than me, then I certainly could not judge them or whether they are sincere or not. So, if I choose not to listen to someone that others find enlightening - I would not be able to comment as I would not take what the media would say about that person until I listened to them myself and then I would form my own opinions.
I do not agree with everything he says, but I sure do agree we need to stand united and not divided. That was the whole purpose of this thread. I'm thankful that you agree with the idea of looking at what we have in common. I personally believe that when Americans choose to stand united on the things they agree on - we are a formidable force! :)
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Janet
If Glenn Beck said that we should strive to find and explore what we have in common then I agree with him. I do not have any respect for what I have seen from him so this comes as a surprise. Here are a few quotes from a guy saying we should focus on what we have in common.
* Every night I get down on my knees and pray that Dennis Kucinich will burst into flames.” (2003)
* "I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it." (2005)
* "When I see a 9/11 victim family on television, or whatever, I'm just like, 'Oh shut up' I'm so sick of them because they're always complaining." (2005)
* “The only Katrina victims we’re seeing on television are the scumbags.” (2005)
* “Let me tell you something, there ain’t nothing better than looking at a hot, naked chick.” (2006
* “I think there is a handful of people who hate America. Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today.”
~ Glenn Beck on why people who lost their homes in 2007 forest fires in California had it coming
I don't think he's principled, intelligent or funny but he definitely is financially successful and I believe money is the motivating force for all of his material.
Even though I distrust his sincerity I do agree that we should indeed look for what we have in common. Beck just isn't one of those things.
Mike
* Every night I get down on my knees and pray that Dennis Kucinich will burst into flames.” (2003)
* "I'm thinking about killing Michael Moore, and I'm wondering if I could kill him myself, or if I would need to hire somebody to do it." (2005)
* "When I see a 9/11 victim family on television, or whatever, I'm just like, 'Oh shut up' I'm so sick of them because they're always complaining." (2005)
* “The only Katrina victims we’re seeing on television are the scumbags.” (2005)
* “Let me tell you something, there ain’t nothing better than looking at a hot, naked chick.” (2006
* “I think there is a handful of people who hate America. Unfortunately for them, a lot of them are losing their homes in a forest fire today.”
~ Glenn Beck on why people who lost their homes in 2007 forest fires in California had it coming
I don't think he's principled, intelligent or funny but he definitely is financially successful and I believe money is the motivating force for all of his material.
Even though I distrust his sincerity I do agree that we should indeed look for what we have in common. Beck just isn't one of those things.
Mike
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