Some people really like Glenn Beck.

All-Access Backstage Pass Blog
by Joe Kerry

Wednesday - Dec 3, 2008


"One thing I'd like to share with you is that Glenn really believes in the message he shares with you every day. He really is not a doom-and-gloom person by nature but really feels in his gut that America is changing and that we're in for difficult economic times and wants to get that message out. It's a message he shares, believes and lives. Today, Glenn mentioned that he needed to buy a coat so during our 15 minute lunch break we piled into a car and drove to a nearby store. As we pulled into the parking lot Glenn said this wasn't the best time to be buying a coat because of the country's economic situation and we turned around and went back to the hotel. My jaw literally hit the floor. Here's a man whose on the radio, has his own television show, and has a book that's been either number 1 or 2 on the New York Times best-sellers list for almost 4 weeks and he's not buying a coat because of the economy? It just struck me that he's the same person on-air as off and when he goes behind the microphone and talks about how our country is going to change and how we're in for tougher times and belt-tightening he means it and he lives it.

I have heard from so many people in several different cities that they have saved money, that they feel safer and that they are more prepared to weather the upcoming storm because they've considered, pondered and in some cases even prayed about what Glenn has shared and made their own decisions about what was best for their situation and feel good about the choices they've made. Glenn has met thousands of people in small and large cities across the country on the Christmas Sweater Tour and he is HUMBLED by the words that are spoken and stories that are shared. He has received hundreds of handwritten and typed letters on this tour and I can tell you that I see him read each one. He continues to be inspired as he reads how so many people are facing their own storms and are gathering the strength to move on from their own 'cornfields'. Some people would despair when reading so many stories about the struggles and battles that people are fighting but Glenn gets motivated to do more—he's wired differently.
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At every stop Glenn tries to speak to the group of gathered people. His message has changed. Before, when no one was talking about bailouts, the credit crisis or a deteriorating dollar Glenn was sounding the warning bell. Now, with everyone talking about these things Glenn's moved to a message of hope. It's not something that he plans. It's just his gut telling him to move on. The message is not static. During this tour I've seen his message change. I sense an urgency in his message and desire to get it out. He's talking about the need for each individual to step forward in their own communities and become leaders—not in 5 years or 6 months, but today.

I've heard him at several stops ask people to keep him and his family in their prayers. I see how grateful he is when people tell him that they say a prayer for him and his family. I have seen in city after city members of his team tell him that he can only stay and sign books for one hour due to scheduling constraints but Glenn insists on staying until every book is signed and every friendly smile returned. I don't think Glenn could leave knowing that there were people who wanted to say 'hi' or have a book signed.

So what have I learned on tour so far? Don't underestimate the power and strength you give Glenn—he needs you, he really does."

http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/198/18678/


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Yes, some people really like Glenn Beck and believe what he is saying.

But not me.

And I for one don't think for a hot minute that Glenn Beck believes what he's saying.

I think for Glenn Beck, it's all about the mullah (and I mean the money, honey).