A tragic life comes to a tragic end, but at least the King of Pop is no longer in pain. What an absolutely tragic life this guy led - the best selling artist of all time and he ends up mangling his face and living, literally, in a circus. From giving the children Jesus Juice to dangling his newborn baby over a balcony, Jacko was never far from a controversy and the media loved to follow him because he was just a weird dude. But a really, really talented weird dude. Glenn reacts to the news of his passing. ( Transcript, Insider Audio)
Can Common Sense Win?
There is an all out war on common sense right now -- out of control politicians, apathetic people, rise in socialism, etc -- but Glenn (normally Mr. Doomsday) sees some positive signs that he thinks shows people are starting to wake up. Will enough people wake up in time? Glenn explains in this week’s edition of Beck Talks (VIDEO)
Common Sense
Still don’t have a copy? There are 1.1 million copies in print. Most of them must be in Madison, Wisconsin because we're getting so much mail from people saying they can’t find the book. More copies are being pushed out now and most stores should be fully restocked by Sunday. In the meantime, check out this review of the book.
Cap & Trade bill
What better time to jam the Cap & Trade bill down our throats than on a Friday afternoon when Americans are not paying attention! Why would they want to do that, instead of bask in the glow of America's approval? Probably, since Americans aren't too keen on passing the biggest tax in America's history during the middle of a global economic crisis. ( Transcript, Insider Audio)
Glenn's 4th of July party
Glenn talked about his 4th of July party coming up and how it will be particularly enjoyable because of what the granola liberal neighbors will have to endure. Glenn explains all the activities he has planned. Plus what did his neighbor call the cops on him for? ( Transcript, Insiders Audio)
A.D.D. Moment: Happiest man today? Governor Sanford. Consider the timing of Jacko's death Sanford's Gary Condit/9-11 moment. Don't forget about his dirtbaggyness America!
TV Tonight: What is Congress voting on today that will control the rest of your life? Glenn talks about the Energy Bill vote tonight at 5pm only on The Fox News Channel!
Related Audio Clips
1. Jacko is at peace A tragic life comes to a tragic end -- but at least the King of Pop is no longer in pain.
2. Cap n Trade bill What better time to jam the Cap & Trade bill down our throat than on a Friday afternoon when Americans are not paying attention!
3. Glenn's 4th of July party Glenn talked about his 4th of July party coming up -- and how it will be particularly enjoyable because of what the granola liberal neighbors will have to endure.
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