When will we stand up against the madness?

April 28, 2015

The Glenn Beck Program

Baltimore. shameful.

Martin Luther King is truly dead. So soon will our country be, I fear.

Where is any leadership? The president is silent and Hillary Clinton was on the campaign trail telling those that would listen this weekend that we "need to change deep seated religious beliefs".

Wow.

Elected leaders haven't lead in quite sometime, but there is good news. I will tell you were the leadership is:

The crips, bloods, Nation Of Islam and SEIU.

Union members how do you feel about your union bussing in "protesters", funding and printing posters etc? Is this what you labor for? Riots?

How do you feel that your union is standing next to the crips, bloods and The Nation of Islam?

Food service workers of SEIU and anyone else in the labor brotherhood, STAND UP AND STOP THIS MADNESS IN SEIU.

WAKE UP UNION MEMBERS OF AMERICA. SEIU IS PLAYING AN ORGANIZING ROLE IN THESE RIOTS.

This is how the 1960's would have ended if Martin Luther King hadn't been who he was. A God fearing, intelligent, peaceful and rational man.

Remember it was Malcolm X that wanted to push for guns and riots. It was king that stopped him. Malcolm X at the time was a leader of the Nation of Islam. When he shortly there after saw the error of his ways, the Nation of Islam had him killed.

I warned of this with these exact players while at fox. I fear this is the beginning of 'The coming insurrection' and the fulfillment of F.f. Pivens hope when she asked 3 years ago, 'where are the riots?' It will get worse. Our police force morale has been weakened and our secret service is out on the town drunk and with hookers.

Here they are and they will only grow. Police officers will be killed and so will protesters. God forbid we repeat the assassinations of the 1960s. We do not weather that storm this time I fear.

This is as sick as those mothers who send their sons out to be martyrs in the Middle East.

The radical left has become an American death cult. Abortions, end of life and now riots. In the end many will die in what will forever stain our nation with disgrace.

Most of the protesters aren't looking for justice as much as free booze, free cvs stuff, shoes or anything else they can take.

Booker T Washington would disown his race if he saw this and I believe Fredrick Douglas would too. What percentage of rioters could even tell me who those two men were with any level of competence?

Rev Martin Luther King would denounce those who claim to be men of the cloth and our founders and Lincoln would reject what is left of the lot who dare call themselves American.

We will all be slaves soon because we are demonstrating to the entire world that we cannot govern ourselves. Lincoln said we would never be destroyed from without, only from with in. He said we would have to choose to commit national suicide. I saw us fashion the noose and put a gun in our mouths tonight.

But we have swallowed sleeping pills long before Baltimore.

We vote for corruption, we laugh at crime, watch snuff 'light' films from Hollywood for entertainment while justifying it by saying our kids know the difference, we teach our children to do as I say not as I do while handing them an attorneys phone number should they ever be offended or not given first place, our marriage rate has plummeted while divorce rates are at the highest levels and yet still beaten by the out of wedlock bastard children rate, which at the same time is being challenged by the number of children we kill through abortions.

And while we are on killing, for 15 years we have destroyed a generation of Americans by sending them off to war ill equipped, armed with foolish PC rules of engagement that get them killed, arm the enemy, release the killers of gitmo back onto the battle field, bring the Muslim brotherhood not only into the Oval Office but into DHS buildings that you or I couldn't get into.

We then make treaties with the psychopathic killers in Iran while they are chanting death to America, we ignore the daily beheadings and crucifixions of CHILDREN by Isis, abandon not only the Christians crying out for help but also the troops when they call for help in Bengazi, then lower the standard of the marines because reciting is down only to turn around and ask them to kill in a war almost no American can explain or justify any more.

Meanwhile at home we not only deny God but we openly mock him. Our pulpits are silent as to not upset their tax exempt status or the tithing revenue. After all if they 'didn't serve people in those nice new churches that the bank owns, who would'?

It's best not to say the hard things. And so Christians, Jews, agnostic and atheists turn a blind eye to lies and double dealing by both parties in Washington, we allow them to actually claim and enforce violations of "class two look a like fire arms" (finger guns) in school which send our children to jail while forcing common core non sense math and testing on the remaining students all so the friends of bill gates or Jeb bush can enrich themselves with $30 per pupil testing. After they are done and graduate with out the ability to reason, read or think we then strap them with an out of control college loan that they have almost no chance to pay off and the only loan that cannot be forgiven in exchange for a meaningless diploma for jobs that don't or soon won't exist.

Slaves. Ignorant. Hateful. Tragic.

And we wonder "what the hell is going on?"

I could go on but our national attention span is about four and a half seconds now. Not kidding. So I will cut to the chase and simply tell you what the hell is going on:

When there is a lack of vision and leadership the people perish.

The press reported the president huddled in private tonight to discuss Baltimore.

What is to discuss?

You say you admire King. Well then maybe you should damn well start acting like him Mr. Obama.

Maybe you should teach and take his oath of non violence. Or do you not agree because the police acted stupidly?

Sick. Sad. What a waste.

We should be running to help those in Napal and the Middle East. Instead we will now see a publicity stunt to try to assist Omalley win over the American queen, Lady Hillary.

In hopes that he could beat the other royal, us, subjects can look forward to watch enrich himself as the Clinton's, bush's and Obamas have.

All the world is but a stage. And we are watching theatre of the highest caliber play out.

"The play? A tragedy called 'man' and it's hero: the conquerer worm."

The actors should know how it ends and never forget that this is a union house and they are not to touch anything with out a member of the local stage hands guild. Just do as you are told and everything will be fine.

It is sundown in America tonight. Are we brave enough, smart enough, humble enough and committed enough to renew her promise so the next generation can greet the morning in America once again?

'Rage against the dying of the light': Charlie Kirk lived that mandate

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Kirk’s tragic death challenges us to rise above fear and anger, to rebuild bridges where others build walls, and to fight for the America he believed in.

I’ve only felt this weight once before. It was 2001, just as my radio show was about to begin. The World Trade Center fell, and I was called to speak immediately. I spent the day and night by my bedside, praying for words that could meet the moment.

Yesterday, I found myself in the same position. September 11, 2025. The assassination of Charlie Kirk. A friend. A warrior for truth.

Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins.

Moments like this make words feel inadequate. Yet sometimes, words from another time speak directly to our own. In 1947, Dylan Thomas, watching his father slip toward death, penned lines that now resonate far beyond his own grief:

Do not go gentle into that good night. / Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

Thomas was pleading for his father to resist the impending darkness of death. But those words have become a mandate for all of us: Do not surrender. Do not bow to shadows. Even when the battle feels unwinnable.

Charlie Kirk lived that mandate. He knew the cost of speaking unpopular truths. He knew the fury of those who sought to silence him. And yet he pressed on. In his life, he embodied a defiance rooted not in anger, but in principle.

Picking up his torch

Washington, Jefferson, Adams — our history was started by men who raged against an empire, knowing the gallows might await. Lincoln raged against slavery. Martin Luther King Jr. raged against segregation. Every generation faces a call to resist surrender.

It is our turn. Charlie’s violent death feels like a knockout punch. Yet if his life meant anything, it means this: Silence in the face of darkness is not an option.

He did not go gently. He spoke. He challenged. He stood. And now, the mantle falls to us. To me. To you. To every American.

We cannot drift into the shadows. We cannot sit quietly while freedom fades. This is our moment to rage — not with hatred, not with vengeance, but with courage. Rage against lies, against apathy, against the despair that tells us to do nothing. Because there is always something you can do.

Even small acts — defiance, faith, kindness — are light in the darkness. Reaching out to those who mourn. Speaking truth in a world drowning in deceit. These are the flames that hold back the night. Charlie carried that torch. He laid it down yesterday. It is ours to pick up.

The light may dim, but it always does before dawn. Commit today: I will not sleep as freedom fades. I will not retreat as darkness encroaches. I will not be silent as evil forces claim dominion. I have no king but Christ. And I know whom I serve, as did Charlie.

Two turning points, decades apart

On Wednesday, the world changed again. Two tragedies, separated by decades, bound by the same question: Who are we? Is this worth saving? What kind of people will we choose to be?

Imagine a world where more of us choose to be peacemakers. Not passive, not silent, but builders of bridges where others erect walls. Respect and listening transform even the bitterest of foes. Charlie Kirk embodied this principle.

He did not strike the weak; he challenged the powerful. He reached across divides of politics, culture, and faith. He changed hearts. He sparked healing. And healing is what our nation needs.

At the center of all this is one truth: Every person is a child of God, deserving of dignity. Change will not happen in Washington or on social media. It begins at home, where loneliness and isolation threaten our souls. Family is the antidote. Imperfect, yes — but still the strongest source of stability and meaning.

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Forgiveness, fidelity, faithfulness, and honor are not dusty words. They are the foundation of civilization. Strong families produce strong citizens. And today, Charlie’s family mourns. They must become our family too. We must stand as guardians of his legacy, shining examples of the courage he lived by.

A time for courage

I knew Charlie. I know how he would want us to respond: Multiply his courage. Out of this tragedy, the tyrant dies, but the martyr’s influence begins. Out of darkness, great and glorious things will sprout — but we must be worthy of them.

Charlie Kirk lived defiantly. He stood in truth. He changed the world. And now, his torch is in our hands. Rage, not in violence, but in unwavering pursuit of truth and goodness. Rage against the dying of the light.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

Glenn Beck resurrects the 9-12 Project to support Charlie Kirk's family

Glenn Beck is once again calling on his loyal listeners and viewers to come together and channel the same unity and purpose that defined the historic 9-12 Project. That movement, born in the wake of national challenges, brought millions together to revive core values of faith, hope, and charity.

Glenn created the original 9-12 Project in early 2009 to bring Americans back to where they were in the wake of the 9/11 attacks. In those moments, we weren't Democrats and Republicans, conservative or liberal, Red States or Blue States, we were united as one, as America. The original 9-12 Project aimed to root America back in the founding principles of this country that united us during those darkest of days.

This new initiative draws directly from that legacy, focusing on supporting the family of Charlie Kirk in these dark days following his tragic murder.

The revival of the 9-12 Project aims to secure the long-term well-being of Charlie Kirk's wife and children. All donations will go straight to meeting their immediate and future needs. If the family deems the funds surplus to their requirements, Charlie's wife has the option to redirect them toward the vital work of Turning Point USA.

This campaign is more than just financial support—it's a profound gesture of appreciation for Kirk's tireless dedication to the cause of liberty. It embodies the unbreakable bond of our community, proving that when we stand united, we can make a real difference.
Glenn Beck invites you to join this effort. Show your solidarity by donating today and honoring Charlie Kirk and his family in this meaningful way.

You can learn more about the 9-12 Project and donate HERE

The critical difference: Rights from the Creator, not the state

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When politicians claim that rights flow from the state, they pave the way for tyranny.

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) recently delivered a lecture that should alarm every American. During a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, he argued that believing rights come from a Creator rather than government is the same belief held by Iran’s theocratic regime.

Kaine claimed that the principles underpinning Iran’s dictatorship — the same regime that persecutes Sunnis, Jews, Christians, and other minorities — are also the principles enshrined in our Declaration of Independence.

In America, rights belong to the individual. In Iran, rights serve the state.

That claim exposes either a profound misunderstanding or a reckless indifference to America’s founding. Rights do not come from government. They never did. They come from the Creator, as the Declaration of Independence proclaims without qualification. Jefferson didn’t hedge. Rights are unalienable — built into every human being.

This foundation stands worlds apart from Iran. Its leaders invoke God but grant rights only through clerical interpretation. Freedom of speech, property, religion, and even life itself depend on obedience to the ruling clerics. Step outside their dictates, and those so-called rights vanish.

This is not a trivial difference. It is the essence of liberty versus tyranny. In America, rights belong to the individual. The government’s role is to secure them, not define them. In Iran, rights serve the state. They empower rulers, not the people.

From Muhammad to Marx

The same confusion applies to Marxist regimes. The Soviet Union’s constitutions promised citizens rights — work, health care, education, freedom of speech — but always with fine print. If you spoke out against the party, those rights evaporated. If you practiced religion openly, you were charged with treason. Property and voting were allowed as long as they were filtered and controlled by the state — and could be revoked at any moment. Rights were conditional, granted through obedience.

Kaine seems to be advocating a similar approach — whether consciously or not. By claiming that natural rights are somehow comparable to sharia law, he ignores the critical distinction between inherent rights and conditional privileges. He dismisses the very principle that made America a beacon of freedom.

Jefferson and the founders understood this clearly. “We are endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights,” they wrote. No government, no cleric, no king can revoke them. They exist by virtue of humanity itself. The government exists to protect them, not ration them.

This is not a theological quibble. It is the entire basis of our government. Confuse the source of rights, and tyranny hides behind piety or ideology. The people are disempowered. Clerics, bureaucrats, or politicians become arbiters of what rights citizens may enjoy.

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Gifts from God, not the state

Kaine’s statement reflects either a profound ignorance of this principle or an ideological bias that favors state power over individual liberty. Either way, Americans must recognize the danger. Understanding the origin of rights is not academic — it is the difference between freedom and submission, between the American experiment and theocratic or totalitarian rule.

Rights are not gifts from the state. They are gifts from God, secured by reason, protected by law, and defended by the people. Every American must understand this. Because when rights come from government instead of the Creator, freedom disappears.

This article originally appeared on TheBlaze.com.

POLL: Is America’s next generation trading freedom for equity?

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A recent poll conducted by Justin Haskins, a long-time friend of the show, has uncovered alarming trends among young Americans aged 18-39, revealing a generation grappling with deep frustrations over economic hardships, housing affordability, and a perceived rigged system that favors the wealthy, corporations, and older generations. While nearly half of these likely voters approve of President Trump, seeing him as an anti-establishment figure, over 70% support nationalizing major industries, such as healthcare, energy, and big tech, to promote "equity." Shockingly, 53% want a democratic socialist to win the 2028 presidential election, including a third of Trump voters and conservatives in this age group. Many cite skyrocketing housing costs, unfair taxation on the middle class, and a sense of being "stuck" or in crisis as driving forces, with 62% believing the economy is tilted against them and 55% backing laws to confiscate "excess wealth" like second homes or luxury items to help first-time buyers.

This blend of Trump support and socialist leanings suggests a volatile mix: admiration for disruptors who challenge the status quo, coupled with a desire for radical redistribution to address personal struggles. Yet, it raises profound questions about the roots of this discontent—Is it a failure of education on history's lessons about socialism's failures? Media indoctrination? Or genuine systemic barriers? And what does it portend for the nation’s trajectory—greater division, a shift toward authoritarian policies, or an opportunity for renewal through timeless values like hard work and individual responsibility?

Glenn wants to know what YOU think: Where do Gen Z's socialist sympathies come from? What does it mean for the future of America? Make your voice heard in the poll below:

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism comes from perceived economic frustrations like unaffordable housing and a rigged system favoring the wealthy and corporations?

Do you believe the Gen Z support for socialism, including many Trump supporters, is due to a lack of education about the historical failures of socialist systems?

Do you think that these poll results indicate a growing generational divide that could lead to more political instability and authoritarian tendencies in America's future?

Do you think that this poll implies that America's long-term stability relies on older generations teaching Gen Z and younger to prioritize self-reliance, free-market ideals, and personal accountability?

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