The GOP Cannot Control Its Own Noise Machine (The Egypt Edition)

[kpete]

The GOP Cannot Control Its Own Noise Machine (The Egypt Edition)

February 11, 2011 3:45 pm ET by Eric Boehlert

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For sane observers, it will be hard to watch Beck's fear mongering tonight and not, on some level, laugh at the sad spectacle that the host has become as he sprints to the wrong side of history and digs in for the long haul. But imagine how painful Beck's performance tonight will be for pundits and leaders associated with the conservative movement in this country, and specifically the right-wing media. Imagine the humiliation knowing that in many respects Beck, thanks to his TV platform, has become the face of the conservative movement in America and here Beck has spent the last two weeks attacking the brave protesters in Egypt.

But this is what happens when Republicans build an irresponsible Noise Machine that's designed to offend and designed to attack. What happens is that, in case of emergency, there is no 'off' switch that Bill Kristol and other suddenly concerned Beck critics can reach for. Same goes for Rush Limbaugh who, like Beck, has been mocking Egypt's freedom fighters and who also represents the voice of today's right-wing America.

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And guess what? Those "prominent Republicans" have been scurrying around trying to head off nights like tonight when, as most of the world and most of the United States celebrate reform in Egypt, Glenn Beck, firmly entrenched in his Alice-in-Wonderland lair, is going to go take to the airwaves and denounce the pro-democracy events in Cairo.

In his wake, it's likely more and more conservatives like Kristol will marvel at Beck's carelessness, his "hysteria," and his irresponsible ways. We welcome those voices, but have to ask: Have they not been watching Glenn Beck for the last two years?

more:
http://mediamatters.org/blog/201102110044

[KurtNYC]

1. But he is paid to say that stuff. How is that not 'control'? n/t

[RandomThoughts]

2. I haven't watched Beck.

Don't know what he might be saying, then again, I don't watch much TV.

On a side note, I am still due beer and travel money.

[shraby]

3. Who owes you beer and travel money? Every time you post

that I wonder, or did I miss the post where you spilled the beans.

[RandomThoughts]

4. That is a taunt.

When did you stop beating your wife? Or did you?


I post it because I am due beer and travel money.






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