#Soda4Bloomberg: Progressive backlash is on the rise

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Due to the (not so) wonderful Mayor of New York City, Michael Bloomberg, Texas is looking more and more appealing for those on Glenn’s staff that are still working in the New York office… What’s Mayor Bloomberg up to this time? Just the banning of selling soda larger than 16oz at ballparks, delis, and restaurants.

That’s right, the next time you go to a Yankees game feel free to purchase that 20oz beer (if you’re 21, of course), but keep your sugar hands away from the soda!

This morning, Glenn took note that why many on the right are lambasted for using the “slippery slope” analogy when it comes to progressive policies, it’s hard to ignore the government trying to control your diet was one warning about Obamacare that was given by many on the right.

“If you're going to be responsible for everybody's health – If I have to pay for your heart attack, then as an administrator I have to be responsible on how much exercise you get, and what you eat,” Glenn said.

What was Mayor Bloomberg’s reason for the new soda ban? The reason that progressives regulate everything – they know best and people are too stupid to make their own choices when it comes to health. Here is what he had to say:

“We've got to do something about this. Everybody is wringing their hands, saying we've got to do something.  Well, here is a concrete thing.  You can still buy large bottles in stores but in a restaurant 16 ounces is the maximum that they would be able to serve in 1 cup.  If you want to order 2 cups at the same time, that's fine.  It's your choice.  We're not taking away anybody's right to do things.  We're simply forcing you to understand that you have to make a conscious decision to go from one cup to another cup.”

“That’s the most incredible statement I've heard from an American politician – force you to understand,” Glenn said.

Unlike Mayor Bloomberg, Glenn has faith in the American people. “The positive on this is Americans will find a way around it,” Glenn told listeners. “We always do.”

Glenn went on to explain that while we are on a slippery slope, as close as we are to sliding down it, the progressives have once again overplayed their hand. He explained that President Obama has been as bad, if not worse, for our country than Woodrow Wilson was. Americans are waking up and the American spirit and our ideals are rejecting the bitterness and class-warfare this president has been using to try and rally support and stir the pot.

What's bred into Americans is a spirit that can't be quenched – a spirit of fundamental fairness that we do believe in equal justice under the law.  We don't Judge people by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. We do understand that capitalism when it is corrupt is bad.  But it's not capitalism; it’s corruption that’s bad.  We understand when a President is lying to us.  We understand when senators or congressman are lying to us,” Glenn said. “America has turned the corner. They had their chance. And I believe they've blown it.”

One example of this can be seen with backlash from Mayor Bloomberg’s soda ban all across Twitter today. Some of Glenn’s staff and Glenn himself took to the “twitterverse” to let Mayor Bloomberg know how much his regulations were influencing their decisions today…

“By the way, I'm tweeting a picture of me with soda that's more than 16 ounces and I'm tweeting it for Mayor Bloomberg, because you're the best, Mayor Bloomberg,” Glenn joked this morning.  “When I get back to Texas, I'm going to take a picture of me with a loaded handgun and a 32, maybe 64-ounce soda.  In fact, I may do Monday's show from Texas with the loaded handgun and the soda, a stick of butter, and lots of salt, just for Mayor Bloomberg.”

Dan Andros, who some long-time listeners may remember from radio, joined in on the fun.

Natasha, who, like Glenn, recently moved to the new offices in Texas, celebrated her newfound Texas freedom with “Soda Palooza” during The 4th Hour at the nearest Race Track.

Want to join in on the fun? Tweet a picture of you and your big gulp using #Soda4Bloomberg.

 

 

Five times Glenn had J.D. Vance on his show and where he stands on key issues

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We finally have an answer to the long-awaited question of who Trump will pick for his running mate, and it's none other than Ohio Senator and friend of the show, J.D. Vance. At the RNC in Milwaukee, Trump officially accepted the party's nomination as the Republican candidate and announced J.D. Vance as his running mate.

Glenn has had Senator Vance on the show several times to discuss everything from DEI to the Southern Border. If you are looking to familiarize yourself with the next potential Vice President, look no further, here are five conversations Glenn had with Trump's VP pick:

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How RFK's example can help our nation in the wake of Trump's attack

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How did you feel last Saturday when you heard the news that a former president of the United States narrowly avoided an assassin's bullet by a mere few inches? Were you angry at the media for their constant demonization of Trump and his conservative contingency? Did you blame the left for curating a political climate that fostered an assassination attempt?

In his immediate reaction to the news, Glenn pointed us back to a similar moment in American history: April 4th, 1968—the day Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.

"The best speech I've ever heard given was by RFK Sr. on the day Martin Luther King was killed" - Glenn

Robert F. Kennedy, the father of current independent presidential candidate RFK Jr., was en route to Indianapolis when he heard the terrible news. His security team, expecting violent outrage across the country, asked RFK Sr. to turn around and head back to safety. But as Glenn said, RFK Sr. believed in the good in people and demanded to give his speech. He arrived in Indianapolis Park late in the day, and he addressed the crowd of predominantly black campaign supporters.

There were no riots in Indianapolis that night.

The message RFK Sr. gave that night wasn't one of vengeance, hatred, or hopelessness, but of calm and goodness. He appealed to the best in people. He called for people to set aside their differences, anger, fear, and confusion and instead express love and compassion towards one another. RFK Sr. asked for wisdom and the pursuit of justice so that we might be resolute in our unity as the country faces another difficult chapter.

What we need in this country is love and wisdom and compassion toward one another.

Glenn has made a similar plea to our nation—a plea for unity and not to lash out in fear and anger. Don't use this time to blame your friends and family who disagree with you politically for what happened or to tell them "I told you so!" Instead, reach out with compassion and grace. This is a turning point in American history. Let's turn it upward, away from hatred and violence and towards unison and compassion.

Fortunately, President Trump walked away from his attempted assassination with very minor injuries. The bullet that wounded Trump's ear could have just as easily ended his life, and his survival is nothing short of a miracle.

Sadly, that miracle didn't extend to everyone attending Trump's ill-fated Pennsylvania rally. Three other people were shot. David Dutch and James Copenhaver, both Pennslyavia residents, are thankfully in stable condition. Corey Comperatore, however, tragically died after being shot while protecting his wife and daughter from the hail of gunfire.

“Corey died a hero."

Camperatore, a 50-year-old loving father and husband from Buffalo Township, Pennsylvania leaves behind his daughter Allyson, his wife Helen, sister Dawn, and many other friends and family. Camperatore was a man of service, having spent 43 years as part of the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire Company and had worked his way to becoming the fire chief when he stepped down to spend more time with his daughter.

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Corey's friends and family have nothing but good things to say about him, and judging by their testimonies, Corey's final heroic act was consistent with how the volunteer firefighter lived his life.

According to many people who knew Compertore, he was a true patriot who loved his country. He was a fan of President Trump. Compertore was very excited to attend Saturday's rally, which he expressed in his last social media post.

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During his speech addressing the shooting, President Biden expressed his condolences to the Comperatore family, stating that "He was a father. He was protecting his family from the bullets that were being fired.”

Democrat Mutiny? These prominent Progressives and Democratic leaders DEMAND that Biden withdraw

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Biden is still taking hard blows from both sides of the aisle after his abysmal performance in last month's presidential debate. As Glenn pointed out in his post-debate coverage, Biden came across as so incompetent that it has made many Americans scared that, should the country face a major threat, Biden would be unable to respond to it. This includes many Democrats, who are finally admitting that Biden isn't as fit as they have been claiming for the last four years.

Many names have already been suggested as potential replacements for the Democratic nominee, but many people, including some Democrats, don't believe Biden should even stay in office for the election. Here are some prominent progressives and Democratic lawmakers who have called for President Biden's resignation:

Rep. Lloyd Doggett (Texas)

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Rep. Raúl Grijalva (Arizona)

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Rep. Seth Moulton (Massachusetts)

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Rep. Mike Quigley (Illinois)

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Rep. Angie Craig (Minnesota)

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Rep. Adam Smith (Washington)

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Rep. Mikie Sherrill (New Jersey)

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Rep. Pat Ryan (New York)

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Rep. Hillary Scholten (Michigan)

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Senator Peter Welch (Vermont)

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer (Oregon)

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BONUS: Actor George Clooney

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