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Beck slams 'tent protest', champions settlements
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Published: 15.08.11, 22:35
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61. Go to Mars
Lauren ,   USA, Israel   (08.16.11)
Stay out of Israel. You have no business being here and we don't want you in America either.
62. #11 You could not be more wrong. You must listen to MSLSD
Richard ,   USA   (08.16.11)
#11 - iIt is all too obvious that you spent NO time at all actually listening to what Glen Beck says before you falsely branded him a racist. You merely parrot the nonsense you hear on MSNBC (aka MSLSD) and you are all too obviously someone who uses a charge of racism to cover when you can't be bothered or are incapable of offering an intelligent opinion based on fact and reality.
63. This Man Is A Genius
World Citizen ,   the world   (08.16.11)
He is a true friend of Israel. He is the poster boy of the Christian Right. He knows the Israeli Left better than most Israelis. And the Israeli Left is a bunch of crypto-Islamofascists set on destroying Israel.. That's why Bibi and Lieberman meet with him to get advice. They love him and the money he can funnel in their direction. It's a win-win situation.
64. Powerless over people, places and things
Mark ,   Manhattan N.Y   (08.16.11)
It just doesn't last long with these people the Becks and the like, it doesn't take long for sanity to escape them and thinking before they speak eludes them. Again Glen Beck has insulted a part of Israel that is very natural and real, he always bottoms out and ends up becoming this ignorant insulting person. I knew it was coming, Glen must remember he is still an addict and all that stinking thinking follows him and will follow him forever. This man does not belong in Israel but in another 12 Step program, it is just sad that Israel has become the biggest enabler of all times.
65. Beck's a mensch and is in Jerusalem as we speak
Sue ,   Los Angeles   (08.16.11)
Wow! Such falsehoods and misinformation here about Beck, the best friend Israel has in the media today. He just arrived in Israel to organize his big 8-24 events in Jerusalem and Caesaria where he will be asking the world to "Stand With Israel" along with American presidential candidates and other dignitaries in attendance. Thousands of people around the world will be watching it live on the Internet. The Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi is even participating, reciting a blessing at the J'lem event. As for this video, first you have to understand that Beck is a comedian who talks about politics (kind of like a conservative Stephen Colbert). Beck said "Ju-dea" as in "Jew" to emphasize the historic right of Jews to the land in the W Bank. And he is correct that leftists (who want to topple Netanyahu's government) are behind these tent protests. Maybe Israelis who are used to socialism don't think the protesters' list of demands are unreasonable. But most Americans are center-right and believe these kinds of entitlements and government involvement in peoples' lives take away our freedoms. Also, as far as his career, he still has a top radio show and is doing better than even he expected with his new online tv channel. I am one of his new subscribers. I can't wait to see the historic event in Jerusalem on the 24th. My family and I will be watching it live in L.A.
66. Please
Jon ,   USA   (08.16.11)
Please keep him in Israel, Now you see why his popularity is tanking in the U.S.
67. Benny Avni, NY Post says the same thing
William ,   Virginia   (08.16.11)
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/israel_discon_tents_LlCgwBs0N4QFu0GxepGn7K
68. Please excuse Glenn Beck for this comment
Tahl   (08.16.11)
Although he sometimes has a quirky way of showing it, we must remember that Glenn Beck is here to help us, and is always on our side! This particular comment smells of ignorance, but I wouldn't get worked up about it. After all the ardent support we got from him, we can afford to excuse him now for this silly comment. He is too good a friend to lose over such triviality.
69. he is awesome I dare any leftist to disprove him
yoni ,   tel aviv   (08.16.11)
where is the counter argument? who can say anything against the truth? leftists will destroy us. socialism will kill Israel we need more capitalism with lower taxes and less government involvement in the private sector.
70. Glenn Beck was removed from Fox News.
noa ,   israel   (08.16.11)
Even for them he was too wacko!
71. My Bad
Caroline Klinsford ,   Palestine, Texas   (08.16.11)
I thought he slammed "Lent Protest" - but he slammed the "Tent Protest."
72. Even if he has somewhat exaggerated things
He's still funny ;-)   (08.16.11)
There is some truth in what he says, concerning organizations behind the funding, and the fact that among the protesters there are some radical communists and far left, but the fact is that there are real housing problems in Israel and too much taxation. So I know he's fed up with the Islamist and leftist talk these days, in the USA, but the situation in israel is not a clear cut black and white one.
73. #19- DO your homework
Levi ,   Bklyn, NYC   (08.16.11)
Before you go and make false remarks like the left wing NUTS back in the U.S., do your homework. All articles that are written of his "antisemite" attitude, are left wing liberals. HUFFINGTON Post is just as reliable as watching Keith Olberman, or chris matthews. they are a bunch lunatics. Whether Glenn is right, YES HE IS!!!
74. a guru - with ashram in the US
eporue ,   europe   (08.16.11)
he is clearly and deliberately playing with words (and the emotions of his "followers")... he is sort of GURU... the center of the whole thing is about HIS PERSON: he smiles down and up from everywhere on his website... all over his website, there are pictures with this guy POSING : cool-manager, nice-neighbour or often skittish... the centerpoint of all information is - HIM, not really information... no, thats not normal pictures, and its not a normal number of pictures... its weird... ...well, its made for his audience...
75. #49 Jesse - Beck is a Mormon
Devorah   (08.16.11)
76. This fool does not live in Israel
Ted   (08.16.11)
So he can never understand the Israeli society... He probably does not understand Hebrew - so he does not know that even Likud supporters and right-wing supporters have joined in the protests. It is a shame that he opened his mouth, came up with such dumb conclusion and accused the protesters.
77. @69: in defense of Israel!
right winger ,   Israel   (08.16.11)
Beck says that there is absolutely no land in Israel that is available for building. Do you agree with this? Do you think that statement is true? Is it possible that Beck is less than well informed about the real estate reality in Israel? Since we both know that there is land available for building inside the green line and in Yehuda v'Shomron then we both know that on this point Beck is misinformed. Is it possible that he's misinformed regarding who is participating in this protest? YES! Is it possible that he has absolutely no idea what is going on in Israel? YES! Is it possible that he is speaking forth his very basic Sunday school truths? YES! In your place I would be very careful before declaring him the new "John the Baptist!" because my friend his frist name is Glenn and not John!
78. LMAO we should only have 300,000 anarchists!
Anarchist ,   here   (08.16.11)
that would give our movement a serious boost in the arm! really you right wingers are so hysterically funny... Think about it, if there were 300,000 far left wing anarchists in Israel don't you think we would have already enforced our rules and moved all of the "Judeans" out of the west bank? gees! this guy would be funny if he weren't so pathetic!
79. Glenn Beck
Joe Charlaff ,   Jerusalem   (08.16.11)
Glenn Beck, you know nothing about us so just shut your mouth and go home.
80. "beck is a genius" and #53 "who hired him"...
eporue ,   europe   (08.16.11)
he is certainly a financial genius... and he organizes this tour, actually taking place in jerusalem, and in the FAQ on his website, number 11, the question is "why is it so expensive"... its his business, to be a guru...
81. the Israeli protestors are Islamic extremists ??
miriam ,   rechovot   (08.16.11)
We'd be better off to get support from Donald Duck than this clown...
82. No, Sir, some protesters are indeed of the far, anti-Zionist
Jehudah Ben-Israel ,   Qatzrin, Israel   (08.16.11)
left and they can be found in the leadership of the protesters. But, by and large, the people protesting are the average men and women of Israeli society; middle class and lower. With all my appreciation of your interest in Israel, I suggest you learn a bit more about Israeli society. Knowledge will only make you more effective a speaker and advocate. And, incidentally, when you do so, try to avoid assuming that societies in the world operate based on American values and mode of operations, since most societies don't, Israel's and the Arab world's included.
83. Lord Haw Haw
Luke ,   Australia   (08.16.11)
So national socialism is the far left and the communists loved the muslim religion. Do we not see these guys sparking up joints before these rubbish talk sessions?
84. Beck is 100% correct
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85. Glen Beck is POISON
rose ,   ISRAEL   (08.16.11)
He is looking at Israel through his imperialist eyes and does not even understand what this country is about. Just because he is becoming irrelevant in the USA does NOT mean that he needs to spread his disgusting propaganda to Israel in which he knows nothing about. Typical demagogue--he should be denied entry.
86. Glenn Beck - 100% nut case
Barbara ,   Haifa Israel   (08.16.11)
87. furious about Americans meddling in Israeli politics
RW ,   Haifa   (08.16.11)
this is shameful. What business has this man got poking his nose into our affairs. we have our own traditions of caring for each other. We are not some colony of f'íng America. Buzz off Beck -
88. Glenn Beck statements pay not the bills
Joseph.E ,   Givatayim-Israel   (08.16.11)
Unaffordable housing & high cost of living hurts everyone , even right wing voters . The State budget has a number , & responsible policies must set priority to the social-economic agenda . In any case there is no real , responsible and capable alternative to Bibi ruling coalition . Donations to PLO-PA & its budget went to its gang bandits leaders . Villas , cars , clothing , traveling ... These arabs bandits shout pal state to divert attention from their crimes . Pal state feed ego but doesn't feed its people and doesn't pay the bills .
89. #44 David Beck
Haim ,   TA   (08.16.11)
Civil war is just around the corner, cant wait . Looking forward to meeting you on the battle field.
90. We appreciate your love or Israel but
Deebo_ ,   Holon   (08.16.11)
We really don't need you. Someone is a leftist radical if they can't afford rent?! I'm tired of this left/right labeling. The free market of housing is making affordability in the country impossible to those with an average salary. That is the situation. All of a sudden they're leftist radicals. Go away Glenn Beck.
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