Radio and Fox News talk show host Glenn Beck drew some criticism from fellow conservatives over the speech he gave at CPAC when he chided the Republican party for being addicted to excessive spending and big government. Bill Bennett, Rush Limbaugh, and Mark Levin gave their criticisms of Beck's speech to the Republicans. Limbaugh didn't mention Beck by name during the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show Monday, but he said this, "But to each his own. There are motivations for people who do what they do--and I, as a highly trained broadcast specialist, I think I know what's going on and why various people are doing what they're doing and taking positions that they're taking. But the best way to ensure that Obama succeeds is to think that we need a third party..." Mark Levin in his radio program this past Monday evening called on Beck to "stop dividing us" and suggested he "stop acting like a clown." Former Education Secretary and radio talk show host Bill Bennett didn't agree with the general comments Beck made about the Republicans. Bennett stated all the Republicans aren't the same. He didn't think Beck should've lumped all the Republicans in the same group. Sean Hannity kept on re-iterating the theme that all Republicans aren't the same. Hannity has admitted there were excesses in the Republican party when they held power such as their excessive spending and their stance on illegal immigration and amnesty. Hannity then went on to cite that Republicans have steadfastly stood against the stimulus bill that was passed last year as well as the national healthcare bill President Obama and the Democrats are trying to shove down our throats.
Glenn Beck gave a great speech at CPAC. I enjoyed it and he was right on target. He was right in taking the Republican party to task for their excessive spending as well as the government growing under their watch. I don't agree with Beck on some issues, but he was on target in what he stated about the Republicans and they needed to be called to accountability. I was glad he spent his time mentioning about how the Progressive movement has infiltrated both parties and how our country needs to turn back to the roots that made it great. He was right in pointing out how the Progressive mentality has hurt America and that our country needs to return back to the values that our Founders built this country upon. Beck said more in his CPAC speech than what any other speaker had to say at the convention. Many of the Republicans spent their time taking pot shots at the Obama administration and its socialist policies. I am totally opposed to Obama's socialist policies. However, the Republicans in power today are just as guilty of some of the things they accuse the Obama administration of. Yes, the Republican party may be the loyal opposition, but it's much easier to oppose the policies of your foes than to be in power and craft solutions that are constitutional. I do appreciate the Republicans' opposition to Obama's agenda. The question I have is have they learned from their corrupt ways when they held power? Do the Republicans understand if they betray the conservative principles they claim to uphold they will be voted out again by the American people? I see the Republican party as being more interested in regaining power in Congress than repenting and renouncing their big government policies.
Glenn Beck on Monday during his program on Fox News was mentioning how his speech caused some ire among conservatives. Beck said that he knows there's a difference between Senator Jim DeMint of South Carolina than Senator John McCain for example. Beck features some GOP senators on his program from time to time. I agree all Republicans aren't the same, but there are very few Republicans that stand for anything. And even they need to go a step further in their stance against the policies of the Obama administration. There's only a handful of Republicans in both the House and Senate combined that even stand for traditional American values. Most of the Republicans in Washington are part of the establishment. They spend their time spouting the party line. It perturbs me that Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Mark Levin will criticize anyone for calling the Republicans to task. They say they're opposed to a third party and that a third party will divide this country. Limbaugh, Hannity, and Levin should be thankful when the Republicans are scolded. If the Republicans aren't brought into accountability then a third party will be formed by the conservatives. Conservative Americans are tired of fradulent Republicans that go along with the flow. The American people desire candidates regardless of party affiliation to stand for God, country, and the Constitution.
The Republicans need their feet held to the fire all the time. I don't think a third party is a good idea itself. That's why I criticize the Republican party like I do. I will call for the abolition of political parties before I call for a third party. I believe political parties have ruined American and have hindered the Americans' ability to think clearly and logically on issues. Why bother taking time to muse about the issues of the day when all you have to do is to identify yourself and hide behind one of the two major political parties? I believe political parties are a handicap to America. Since we have two major political parties and since I'm a registered Republican, I will heavily criticize the Republicans when they stray from the issues they claim to uphold. A third party will divide the conservative movement, that's true. But there's a legitimate reason why some are calling for a third party. It's due to the Republican betrayal of their own base. However, instead of blaming those conservatives that are calling for a third party movement, the blame needs to lie at the feet of those Republican frauds that betrayed America while they held power in Congress. That's only been three years ago since they were voted out of power. Have the Republicans learned their lesson? I doubt it. I believe Glenn Beck is right--the Republican Party doesn't get it!
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