Guys like this think they have all the answers but their solutions are rarely feasible or practical.

I love to listen to Br Glenn and his inspiring words. (some somewhat worldly from his NY radio/TV environment)
He ocassionally mentions his personal LDS experiences, baptisms, sacrament, etc.
And, his open gratitude for it saving his life from alcoholism and drugs shows his humility and contrition.
His FOX News tribute to President Hinckley was very touching and sincere.
Google 'Glenn' to listen, and YouTube too for interviews and the tribute.
Let's all prepare for the end of the world as we know it.
Thanks Glenn.

Glenn Beck is correct, it's who we are, we will survive the four years of either presidental candidate, being they are both so similar.
Then maybe a new icon will appear, who may bring us back to the sense of direction of our founding fathers. Great country who has stumbled and fell.
Everyone have a happy fourth of July in rememberance of God and country.

Glenn Beck is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guys like Ernest T. Bass think they have all the answers but their solutions are rarely coherent or logical.

It's hard to find a humble celebrity, but Glenn is trying to keep moving in that direction. I've read some of his literature and heard his testimony, and he's sincere. He doesn't have all the answers, but I am glad that he and others like him are reminding us of why we need to stand up keep pioneering in our own time. America's new frontier is no longer the wild west, but the immorality, rationalization, and selfishness all around us.

evidently the man doesn't know the difference between the Declaration of Indepencence and the Constitution. Check out how each begins. How desperate are we for "inspiration" and "leadership" if this is what satisfies us?

We succeeded in throwing out Cannon. I think that if the people put their mind to it, anything is possible. But then doofuses like yourself will never figure that out.

I love Glenn Beck! I love men who are willing to stand up for what they believe! Go Beck! And.. Go all you other men out there who stand up for God, Country and Family, YOu are awesome!!!! You will be blessed!

I'll resist any such leader who follows a "prophet."

Oh E.T. Bass... as opposed to you whose words are cliched, negative, and never filled with anything but bitterness and bile. You're so practical and real... and who needs you. We do. But we need you to get positive and make a contribution. We are all we've got.

Whats that matter Ernest can't handle it when someone actually talks about whats good with America and tells the people of America that we have the ability to accomplish things without the help of a big brother government.

Ernest, he is simply reminding you that you are the answer. "We the people" control our destiny.

Beck is correct. In American, when we have depended on the government or looked outside of the "people" for the answer, we have become a little more weak, a little less potent, and a little more enslaved.

The greatest part of America is the chance, the risk, the guts it takes for individual Americans to make decisions and develop themselves in a way that will address problems and prepare us for future success. I've never known a President, a government, nor a "program" that has done more than what the "collective good" or the "cumulative hard work of individuals" in making this country what it should be. I am going to do as Beck advises and look inward for answers and solutions rather than politicians or government or programs......

Ernest...your pessimistic comment is what our political leaders today want to keep us right where they have us. Were the solutions of the Founding Fathers considered practical or feasible? Great leaders have ideas that others tell them can't be done and they set out and prove them wrong.

Just because you can't or won't...don't go telling others they shouldn't. You're wrong and you bring down others with your pessimism. Keep it to yourself. Instead, focus on whatever small thing you can do to be part of the solution and go out and do it. If it's just voting for the right people...do it. Every little bit helps. But don't bring others down!

How are the people not the answer? While I understand that it is not an easy solution nor one that can happen overnight. I don't understand where you think the answer lies if not in the people. I am not going to guess what your answer will be, I am genuinely curious to know what you think the answer is. Or if you believe that there is no answer and America is sunk.

Glenn, you sick, twisted, freak! I get it, brutha. Keep on keepin' on.

All is well.

Nothing like preaching to the choir. Glenn Beck is so full of himself.

Dear Anonymous

Brilliant comment, wouldn't want to follow God when someone like you knows better.

This is addressed to "Anonymous" @ 7:14 AM. Let's take your commentary and apply that logic to the Pilgrims. They followed their promptings of the Almighty God to leave their home and sail across the Atlantic Ocean to a distant unknown land. This, so they can worship their Lord and God without the fear of persecution.

It's obvious you have a problem with someone's religious beliefs. If that's the case, then you will a definite problem with our nation's Founding Fathers. May I refer to you a book entitled, "America's God and Country" by William J. Federer. Glenn Beck is an American who has not forgotten what made this country "a choice land". Nothing wrong with being patriot.

Hey anonymous, let me know what you drive as I don't want to find myself following you on the road. A prophet of God is the only man I will follow

You don't have to follow a prophet, Ernest T. Bass, or
anybody else. You don't need to write anonymous letters. The point is to not follow,but lead. This is America; get off the couch and do something.

It's sitting around waiting for government to solve problems that IS THE PROBLEM. That whole whiny, victim, dependent attitude. We need much LESS government, not more.

I share the sentiment that the answers and solutions are found within you and me.

I believe, however, that the greatest impact we will have in shaping the destiny of this great nation is by being true to our faith, by rising up to the clarion call of Ezra Taft Benson when he said the WE must "help bear off the kingdom (of God on the earth)triumphantly."

Politically it's a bit stacked against us. Remember, we're dealing with 99% of our senators, congressmen and media outlets who refuse to question how kerosene-like jet fuel can destroy THREE sky-scrapers. Every woodburning stove, barbeque grill and pot and pan that doesn't melt under constant heat is being ignored!

May God bless this great nation, and may being true to our faith help us in these exciting times.

Due to the entirely unjustified lead up to war with Iran, I find Beck's bombast even more hard to take than usual. Oh, and by the way, this also confirms the Freedomfest is a Republoan Party event. Enjoy, Republicans, but you won't be so positive when your kids head for the middle east!

Call me cynical, but I think Glenn Beck is a sham and is in it only for the money --- how many books did he bring .... that you could buy is what I ask?

@ SDP: Have YOU ever listened to the Glenn Beck show? All he does is talk about doom and gloom, and how awful things are! I quit listening to him because it was all waaaay too depressing day after day.

Also, if Glenn is such a good Mormon, why was he working at BYU on a Sunday? Did he get apid for his appearance?

Next, would all you people be falling all over yourselves and gushing such comments about Saint Glenn if he weren't LDS?

And as far as his whole "We the people" comments, it just goes to show the guy hasn't had an original thought in years. I've said the same thing on this very site time after time.

...his sheep....to the slaughterhouse. Mutton gyros. Mmmmmm!

"In a time when America is begging for a leader; in a time when America is shouting out, 'Where is the leader, when will he step forward?'

...This coming from a Bush apologist. So which is it? Is America begging for a leader, or is the current Administration/Republican leadership what we need?

LOVED THE [crocodile] TEARS! I was SOOOO INSPIRED! Anybody who cries from the pulpit must be "filled with the Spirit."

The problem with Glenn Beck is that he substitutes emotional and simplistic demagoguery for hard thinking analysis.

Study American history; read the Federalist Papers; and consider the various arguments regarding religion, society, and government as found in the Records of the Federal Convention, just as a start, then wrestle with the conundrums that the Founders of our republic faced.

Life's choices are not so easily resolved by a few sensational diatribes from a TV personality. Thinking is hard work. I feel for BYU, my alma mater, when entertainment takes the place of academic instruction.

You don't have to like Glenn Beck - I'm sure he could care less if you like him or not. I have been reading these comments and I can't believe how stupid some of you people sound! Pehaps you should pay less attention to trashing him and more attention to what he was trying to say. By the sounds of some of your comments, if you are indeed the next leaders of this nation we are TRULY in trouble. Go out and try to make things better instead of trashing everyone and everything to mask your inferiority complex by trying to make yourselves feel superior - which by the demeans you even more.

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity, do ordane and establish this CONSTITUTION of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

"When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should DECLARE the causes which impel them to the separation."

I love Glenn Beck, but honestly man.

Can't stand him. And to think he'll be back at the end of the week. Is he going to run for office here or something? Or does he just know that he has a guaraneed market for his books and Postum mugs?

Judging from the comments it looks like the cynics finally got out of bed about oh nine oclock....Much later than the go getters who were up at and at it and at around 6. Just an observation

So because I don't like, in fact can't stand Glenn Beck, that makes me a cynic?

Typical. Disagree and see who goes from expressing a point of view to name calling. But I forget....that's different.

sbeck, I attended the event and must have missed the many tables selling Glenn's book. I didn't see any tables selling anything with Glenn Beck logos on them. So what now? Is he still a sham in your mind? Have you ever listened to the man? Hmm begs to wonder if you have ever even heard of him from this article. Anyone who listens to Glenn or watches his TV show would know that Glenn is far from being a sham. He is an the most honest, down to earth person I have yet to see on TV. He gets it! I get it! I am sorry if you don't!

Does anyone know if Glenn Beck got paid for this show or not? Did the school pay for him to come? I'm just curious if BYU speakers get paid or not.

You call me a cynic like it's a bad thing.

The comments on this thread are the perfect example of the 2 major parties in this country and how issues are addressed.

The liberals are all gloom and doom. The people are too stupid to figure out anything. We must look to the government to solve all of our problems. And the problems are really too complex for the people, but we will never offer any real solutions ourselves because then we will be held accountable for our actions, or inaction, and be booted from office and we can't lose power no matter what! We talk a good game, we shoot the messenger instead of dealing with the message and life will just continue to go on as it is today.

Conservatives believe in the people and that people, when given the opportunity, will do the right thing and cause good to happen. Solutions are always introduced but routinely shot down by the left wackos. God is integral in the establishment of this nation. Just look at the history and how do you think the USA surpassed all the "ancient" countries so quickly and by so far? The people are the doers, not the government!

Lew Jeppson, Maybe you could move to France. I am sure they will stay out of it. I volunteered to join the army and served over in Kuwait. If my children make the choice to serve our country and protect your right to say what you believe, I say more power to them. This is still a volunteer military. I would be proud of them for chosing to serve. Would I be sad if they had to give their life? Yes but I would, but I know that I will see them again and if they go It was their time to go. Just as if I were to be struck by a car or be shot by a mad man who decided to shoot up a safe zone (free unarmed victim zone). If it is their time to go nothing will stop them from returning home to our Heavenly Father! One of my favorite quotes that I keep forgetting is, "Be still and know that I am god." This goes along together with "All is well."

John | 9:10 a.m. June 30, 2008
The problem with Glenn Beck is that he substitutes emotional and simplistic demagoguery for hard thinking analysis.

Glenn Beck pandering to the lowest common denominator w/ wedge issues? I'm shocked. YHow does this differ from other Conservatives?

RE: Questions | 9:40 a.m. June 30, 2008
Does anyone know if Glenn Beck got paid for this show or not? Did the school pay for him to come? I'm just curious if BYU speakers get paid or not.

They probably do it out of pure religious zeal. It reminds me of the passage in Matthew where Christ states, "when people pray in public they have their reward."

My son IS heading to the Middle East, Iraq, for certain. The only thing that bothers me about his going is the fact that he is defending your rights, as well as "Anonymous," "Ernest T. Bass," and others like you. . . who don't seem to appreciate his sacrifice. It also irritates me to know that he is protecting the likes of Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Paul Bremer, Meaghan O'Sullivan, and others. These people aren't worthy of the protection of our Armed Forces. I guess that is what makes their sacrifice so extraordinary--they do it without thanks--usually criticism.

The Beckster is incorrect. We do not need any more unreasonable right wing extremist whack jobs in this country. The past 7 1/2 years have proven that. The Glenn Beck's of the world must go.

A shepherd leads, Glenn is one of the few conservative talk show hosts that are not bush apologists. You just assume that because he is conservative that he is one. He is critical of anyone who makes a stupid illogical laws or bills. He is conservative not republican. As am I. If the Democrat (socialists) would get their heads out of the sand and actually listen to "we the people," they would get it. We do want change but we have had their change before and bigger government, higher taxes, more government spending, and more government programs do not work. To quote the great Charmin TP, "less is more." I will part with one last thought. Vote your conscience not your party! God bless you!

Oh the bickering! It is such a waste of time. When will we stop being bashing each other as liberals and conservatives and just be fellow Americans. The name-calling and hate-filled rhetoric are only bringing us down.

Let us agree that we all want peace, freedom, prosperity and harmony and then work towards solutions instead of constantly attacking and belittling one another.

So much energy goes into the cantankerous dialogue and so little into listening and collaborating.

The Beckster is correct again. The chief problems we have experienced in the past 7 1/2 years are due to Mr. Bush's lapses toward liberalism (refusing to defend our immigration laws, expanding government, spending out of control) as well as the Congress's failure to curb spending and keep government out of the free market. We desperately need a return to true principles, and the most important principle in our republican democracy is the power, rights and privileges of the individual citizens that make up our great country. As Tim Russert said, "What a country!"

Hip Hip hooray... this is what we need... blah blah blah. That was a great pep rally in Provo. However until someone does, and not just says we are all still searching for a leader.

To "Dear Lew":
I want to say that I greatly respect and am deeply grateful for those who choose to do something as selfless as defend their countries and fellow citizens. Disagreeing with the choice to go to war doesn't mean people aren't thankful for our military. The criticism is never about them. Senator Obama (and Hilary Clinton for that matter) have never had anything but praise for our troops. Please don't tear others down just because they disagree with government policies. Those brave troops are doing their part to help us maintain such vital freedoms that truly set this nation apart. I do give my sincerest best wishes and thanks for your son's service and my prayer is that he will be safe and sound.

Melissa Glenn wasn't bashing his fellow americans.

"next to of course god america i
love you land of the pilgrims' and so forth oh
say can you see by the dawn's early my
country 'tis of centuries come and go
and are no more what of it we should worry
in every language even deafanddumb
thy sons acclaim your glorious name by gorry
by jingo by gee by gosh by gum
why talk of beauty what could be more beaut-
iful than these heroic happy dead
who rushed like lions to the roaring slaughter
they did not stop to think they died instead
then shall the voice of liberty be mute?"

He spoke. And drank rapidly a glass of water

In response to the question about whether Glenn Beck was paid, I heard him talking about this event on his radio show this morning, and he said he was not paid to speak at BYU.