Glenn Beck’s last show: “We’ve learned a lot together”

@Liberal1 (objectivity):

Anyone who put faith in what Glen Beck said on FOX doesn’t know the meaning of the word ‘propaganda’.

It seems to me that you have as little clue concerning the actual meaning of the word as you assume others do.

prop·a·gan·da audio (prp-gnd) KEY

NOUN:

1. The systematic propagation of a doctrine or cause or of information reflecting the views and interests of those advocating such a doctrine or cause.
2. Material disseminated by the advocates or opponents of a doctrine or cause: wartime propaganda.
3. Propaganda Roman Catholic Church A division of the Roman Curia that has authority in the matter of preaching the gospel, of establishing the Church in non-Christian countries, and of administering Church missions in territories where there is no properly organized hierarchy.

Maybe I missed it, but I don’t believe that I saw the word “lie” anywhere in the definition of the word. What’s more, that definition applies to virtually every propagation of information people engage in. You, yourself, are guilty of promulgating propaganda. So is every liberal/conservative/apolitical organization out there who seeks to spread information to people.

Now, there certainly is a negative connotation associated with the word itself, and I’m sure that is what you are talking about. Typically, it is a demeaning term for the information someone, or some organization promulgates, and is seen as spreading lies. However, the word’s definition does not include that qualification, does it? So, in reality, it seems that you, yourself, do not fully understand the word, yet you choose to deride people for listening to Beck, and not understanding what ‘Propaganda’ means.

And on top of all of that, I challenge you to give any example of anything Beck has stated that is a complete fabrication. We’ll be waiting, but not necessarily expecting any response from you.

@Liberal1 (objectivity): You proved my point sir in my other post. Liberals are scared to death of the Beck. I remember when the libs were saying that Becks little rallies were nothing to be concerned about. And now look what is happening in America. A new party in its infancy, and just look at its achievements in less than two years. Your attempts at minimizing Beck were proven to be a serious mistake when he gained access to a national platform. I have always admired how the liberals organized themselves, and the many victories that they have had with such a small percentage of the population that actually agrees with them. The liberal propaganda machine is second to none. But now with people like Beck, and Palin our side is comming back stronger than I would have thought possible. Our biggest enemy on our side is our inability to come together around a single leader. We still have many CINO’s to rid ourselves of. And other problems to overcome as well. We need more leaders that are well versed in exposing your propaganda for what it is, garbage. And not spineless leaders who refuse to stand up for their base and conservative values , but will actually agree with your policies just so they can be re-elected. But it may take awhile to find leaders that have what it takes, character traits like honor, courage and personal sacrifice. Many traits that unfortuantely most republicans are severely lacking in. We may have too wait till 016 till we have more average people who are ready to become politicans, and break this all pervasive myth that everyday Americans cannot govern themselves. A myth that is perpetuated by our professional politicans themseleves for their own job security, and personal gain. But in the end I really think that we will push liberalism back into the dark and dank basement to where it belongs, along with where all the other evil things that grow and fester. And keep it there. Not altogether mind you, but for the most part anyway. But I also believe that liberalism will not just slink down the basement stairs without a long and hard battle for our side, and our society as well. Liberalism has torn other countries apart before ours in their attempts to rid themselves of it. And that battle is only really beginning to take shape in our own society. The battles lines are only now beginning to form. There are many more Americans who are in denial as to the seriousness of that impending battle, and or unsure as to which side they will take. And I am sure that Beck will play a pivitol part in the coming years that will lead up to the ending of whats already begun.