Glenn Makes Two Predictions for Nevada

February 23, 2016

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Echoing David Barton's sentiments that voters feel betrayed by the government, Glenn noted the palpable anger felt at rallies he attended in Nevada, particularly in Reno. Broadcasting from The Silver State, Glenn shared two predictions Tuesday on The Glenn Beck Program.

Prediction #1: The GOP is 100% Done in Nevada

Nevada, like the rest of the country, feels betrayed --- and angry. The citizens of The Silver State made their voices loud and clear during recent elections by winning the senate, their assembly and the governorship for Republicans. And what did the Grand Old Party do? They passed the largest tax increase in the state's history.

"This tax was so high, so huge, that the Democrats couldn't have ever done it themselves," Glenn said. "But because it came from the Republicans, they got the Republicans to join with the Democrats, exactly what happens in Washington."

Tonight, on the caucus ballot, Nevada voters will have a chance to repeal that tax.

Prediction #2: Donald Trump Will Win Big in Nevada

The citizens of Nevada are angry, and rightly so. They followed the proper procedures, they elected Republicans to represent them with conservative values, and they were let down. No wonder Trump is polling so well there.

"I would never want to vote for a politician," Glenn said. "I would just say, 'You know what, I don't care. The guy has a giant golden phallic symbol on the strip in Las Vegas. He's the first guy to add strippers into a casino. He's got his name up in lights. He's not really a nice guy. But, you know what, I can't take a politician anymore.'"

Hey Clueless GOP, Order a Domino's Pizza

Someone recently shared a story with Glenn about the CEO of Domino's Pizza turning the company around. How did he do it? By owning up to the company's problems, leveling with customers and fixing the problems. Domino's Pizza went from near failure to being the number one pizza delivery. That same CEO spoke to the GOP, warning they had the same kind of problem and recommending a solution.

"The leadership in the GOP got up and asked him, 'Well, that worked for you, but what do we do because we don't have a problem with our pizza? We don't have a problem with our delivery.' Are you out of your mind? That's delusional," Glenn said.

Common Sense Bottom Line

Politicians have completely lost touch with America. They live in a protected bubble that only benefits the political class and well-connected, unwilling to accept or listen to reason. The American people are fed up with their corruption and backdoor dealings. They no longer trust politicians who repeatedly make promises and fail to deliver.

And that's exactly why Donald Trump will likely crush it in Nevada tonight.

Enjoy this complimentary clip from The Glenn Beck Program:

Below is a rush transcript of this segment, it might contain errors:

GLENN: My prediction on what's going to happen tonight is it's going to be a huge win for Donald Trump. Because this is Donald Trump territory in some ways. And it's in this way: The G.O.P. is done in Nevada. Absolutely 100 percent done. And here's why: In Nevada, they did the same thing that the national G.O.P. has been doing to all of us, and that is: We have to have the senate. And they get the senate. We have to get the assembly, their house. And they get the assembly and the senate. Yeah, but we can't really do anything until we get the governor. They get the governor, the assembly, and the house, and what was the first thing they did? They passed the largest tax increase in the state's history.

Everyone felt betrayed by the G.O.P. Tonight, on the ballot at the -- at the caucus, they have a repeal going on as well to repeal this tax. This tax was so high, so huge, that the Democrats couldn't have ever done it themselves. If the Democrats would have tried to do this, it would have set the state on fire and divided everyone. And in no way the Democrats could pulled it off. But because it came from the Republicans, they got the Republicans to join with the Democrats, exactly what happens in Washington. The G.O.P. is finished.

So Donald Trump is playing into the anger. And last night, I arrived here in Reno. And we noticed something different in Reno from Vegas and Elko. And that is the people in Reno -- and it's happening in Vegas and in Elko. But it was different. It was easily diffused. In Reno last night, it was a great crowd. But I sensed a real anger. There was this anger right from the beginning that they were talking back to me as I was saying things. They were really talking back. And I could -- I could sense they really meant it. When they were saying, "We've been betrayed," they felt it. They know.

And Donald Trump -- and, quite honestly, with the way Marco Rubio is running his campaign where he won't talk about his own record, he is playing exactly the same record that Donald Trump does. Donald Trump is for Planned Parenthood. Well, Ted Cruz is trying to dismantle Planned Parenthood. What is Donald Trump doing? Donald Trump is out saying that Planned Parenthood does a lot of great things for women. Well, okay. So you're for Planned Parenthood? You're not for defunding Planned Parenthood. You're saying the same thing that Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton says.

And what did he do at the debate? Liar, liar, liar, liar, lair. Wouldn't let Ted even explain.

Liar. When did I ever say that?

Well, you said it --

Liar, liar.

That's the same thing Marco Rubio is doing when you talk to him about the Gang of Eight or any of his policies where he is -- I mean, look at the people who are supporting him. It is the establishment. Why is the establishment doing it? Why is he having to deny that Mitt Romney is supporting him? Because the Mitt Romney endorsement is the kiss of death.

But look at the people -- in Nevada, the people who are endorsing him, believe it or not, and he is embracing it, the governor, the people from the assembly, and the people from senate, who were the leaders of pushing this tax on the -- on the people of Nevada. It's crazy.

So I think -- and I don't know because I haven't seen any poll numbers or anything else, but I think that Ted Cruz is going to come in second. It will probably be close again. But a runaway for Donald Trump here.

And the people that I am talking to, it is connecting with them when I say, "We never make a good decision when we're angry. Never have I said, man, I'm sorry, I flew off the handle. I was so angry at the time. And that's why I made the greatest decision of my life. Instead, every apology starts with, I'm really sorry. I was angry. You never make a good decision when you're angry."

And what we're looking for is a strongman. Exactly -- without naming him because I didn't know who it would be. This is what I warned about when I was on Fox, when I said -- and I did the show on the pendulum. Somebody on the right will grab the pendulum. Some strongman because it will be top down, bottom up, inside out, and you'll be so frustrated that you will cry out for a strongman.

Donald Trump said yesterday that he is going to put Hillary Clinton -- he'll prosecute Hillary Clinton and put her in jail. I can guarantee you, the man who wanted Hillary Clinton at his wedding so much that he paid her to believe is not going to put Hillary Clinton in jail. Liar. That's just a fact. He will not do it.

But people are so -- when I say on the campaign trail, Bernie Sanders is connecting with the American people because he is talking about fairness. He wants fairness. Well, what does fairness mean? To a lot of people who aren't thinking in the Marxist sort of way, fairness means, I want an equal chance. I want an equal shot. Just because a guy owns a casino, he has all these connections, he has all this money, and he can pay people to show up at his wedding, he shouldn't have a better shot at things than you do. If I have a better idea, if I have a better work ethic, I should be able to start my own casino. He shouldn't be able to block me because of his money. That's what fairness means in America.

But it also means something else. Equal justice under the law. And that's what we have lost. You know and I know, if we did what Lois Lerner did at the IRS, we'd be in jail. Lois Lerner got her pension. She wasn't even fired. If you and I did what Hillary Clinton did, we would be in jail. And if you were in military, you might be facing execution. And that's a fact. But because Hillary Clinton did it, because her husband was the president of the United States, she has nothing to worry about.

If you are voting for Bernie Sanders, your guy most likely doesn't have a chance. Why is that? Because there's no such thing as equal justice. Bernie Sanders is probably going to lose, even though he's beating her or tying her everywhere. And she's not worried about it at all because she has all the superdelegates. That's not equal justice. That's not fair. That's not America. And that's what people are upset about on both sides of the aisle.

So the G.O.P. -- and they absolutely don't know it. I'm traveling with a few congressmen. And these are the good guys that you can actually trust in Congress. And they're saying to me, "Oh, the G.O.P. -- the Mitt -- they really think that they can get somebody like Marco Rubio that will make deals with them, as evidenced by the Gang of Eight, and make deals with them and continue this game down the road. They have no idea. They honestly don't see the trouble that is coming down the road. They think they're right.

I was told a story about how the guy who owned Domino's Pizza -- now, remember, Domino's Pizza went through a really hard time a few years back. And everybody -- their test scores -- you know, their ratings from their customers were bottom of the line. People didn't trust that the food would come on time. They thought the food tasted like cardboard. They just didn't like the product. They didn't like the service, and they didn't like the delivery. And Domino's Pizza was almost out of business. It was done.

So the new CEO comes in, and he conducts this survey. And he finds out how much trouble they're in. So he goes and he starts an ad that says, look, you thought our pizza tasted like cardboard. You didn't like our service. You didn't trust our delivery. We've screwed our company up. But that's why we've changed our menu. We've changed our policies. And we want to know when we screw it up because we're fixing it now. Try us again. Fresh start. Domino's Pizza.

Well, Domino's Pizza became the number one pizza. And the number one rated, not only in taste for fast pizza delivery, but also rated number one in customer service and delivery. People gave them another chance because that's what Americans do because they believe in fairness.

So he came out and spoke to the G.O.P. And he sat there and spoke to them and he said, "You guys have a problem, and I highly recommend that you do and take the course that Domino's Pizza just came and did." The leadership in the G.O.P. got up and asked him -- this was an honest question, "Well, that worked for you, but what do we do because we don't have a problem with our pizza? We don't have a problem with our delivery."

Are you out of your mind? Do you really think -- and the guys who were telling me this last night said they were completely embarrassed. Here's a guy who comes -- who doesn't need to come and spend his time talking to the G.O.P. And he's just offering his advice. And they look at him and say, "We don't have a problem." That's delusional. Delusional.

And because of that, they're putting their money and their -- and they're betting on Marco Rubio because he will make deals with them. It's insane. And it leads to revolution. Because Americans won't take another four years or another eight years of this. We're when you're out on the campaign trail, which, by the way, we should talk about. It is the worst. I mean, waking

up in a strange city. And waking up in a strange hotel every single day is just the worse. I don't know how these guys do it. The grind on you is absolutely phenomenal. And there's always somebody there trying to trip you up. There's always the press watching every single word you make.

After doing this for 12 hours a day and you're in five different cities a day and you're tired from doing for seven days a week -- and these guys have been doing it for months, the campaign hasn't even really started. I don't know how they do it. I really don't know how to do it. But that is making them better. Each of them are getting better. And they're learning something.

So what is it they're learning? Ted Cruz is learning how to deal with the press, and Ted Cruz is learning how to deal with his own staff. We'll go into what he did yesterday and make sure that he's holding their feet to the fire. And he's getting smarter. Much, much smarter. Donald Trump, for instance, is learning that just shouting liar -- and so is Marco Rubio -- just shouting liar and not actually having to answer any question is working for them.

Donald Trump, in particular, is learning the bigger the bully, the better I -- the better I do because people are angry. And there is -- you're right to be angry. You're right to feel betrayed. I feel betrayed. If I lived in Nevada, oh, my gosh, I would never -- and this is why Donald Trump is doing well. I would never want to vote for a politician. I would just say, "You know what, I don't care. The guy has a giant golden phallic HEP symbol on the strip in Las Vegas. He's the first guy to add strippers into a casino. He's got his name up in lights. He's not really a nice guy. But, you know what, I can't take a politician anymore. I can't take a politician anymore."

And they're right to feel that way. They're right to feel that way.

Featured Image: Glenn Beck endorses Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) during a rally at the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows in Reno, Nevada on February 22, 2016, the night before the Nevada GOP caucus. (Photo by David Calvert/Getty Images)

Critical theory destroys truth and justice

Editor's note: This article was originally published on TheBlaze.com.

Critical theory once stood out as the absurd progressive notion that it is. Now, its maxims are becoming an integral part of ordinary political discourse. The more you repeat a lie, the more you will believe it, and this is the very dangerous place in which we find ourselves today.

Take this critical theory maxim as an example: If we desire justice, we must sometimes champion what may appear superficially as injustice. It's a necessary evil, if you will, the necessity of “controlled injustice.”

By using truth through fabrication and controlled injustice for justice, we’ll save the republic. We’ll be acting in a noble way.

This definition of justice is defined by the “oppressed,” not the “oppressor.” It is the greatest happiness for the greatest number. To achieve this justice, however, we need to endorse acts on occasion that, while seemingly unjust, serve a higher purpose. It will ensure the stability and the unity of our republic, and this may manifest in ways that seem contradictory to our values. But these are the necessary shadows to cast light on “true justice.”

And isn’t that what we are all after, anyway?

Here’s another critical theory maxim: Sometimes we find the truth through fabrication. Our pursuit of truth sometimes requires a strategic use of falsehoods. The truth is a construct that has been shaped and tailored to promote the well-being of the collective.

We sometimes need to accept and propagate lies designed by "the system” — not the old system, but the system that we’re now using to replace the old to get more justice through injustice and more truth through fabrication.

We’re engaging in a higher form of honesty. When we fabricate, it’s for the right reason. We are reaching up to the heavens fighting for a higher sort of honesty. To fortify the truth, we occasionally must weave a tapestry of lies. Each thread, essential for the greater picture, will ultimately define our understanding and ensure our unity under this infallible wisdom.

The election is coming up. Does this maxim sound familiar? Many think it is imperative that we secure our republic through election control to maintain our republic. Sometimes, we might need to take actions that by traditional standards might be questionable.

The act of securing elections requires cheating. It's not mere deception. It is a noble act of safeguarding our way of life. We're on the verge of losing this democracy, and without deception, we will lose it.

To ensure it doesn't fall into the hands of those we know will destroy it, we may have to make a few fabrications. We're fabricating stories to be able to control or secure the republic through our elections. By using truth through fabrication and controlled injustice for justice, we'll save the republic. Therefore, we'll be acting in a noble way. Stealing an election from those who wish to harm our society is truly an act of valor and an essential measure to protect our values and ensure the continuation of our just society.

If we desire justice, we must sometimes champion what may appear superficially as injustice.

I know it's a paradox of honor through dishonor. But in this context, by embracing the dishonor, we achieve the highest form of honor, ensuring the stability and the continuation of our great republic.

Let this be heard, far and wide, as a great call to patriotic action. As we advance, let each of us, citizens of this great and honorable republic, consider these principles. Not as abstract or paradoxical but as practical guides to daily life. Embrace the necessity of controlled injustice, the utility of lies, the duty to secure our electoral process, and the honor and apparent dishonor. These are not merely strategies for survival. They are prerequisites for our prosperity.

We all have to remember that justice is what our leaders define, that truth is what our party tells us. Our republic stands strong on the values of injustice for justice, honor through dishonor, and the fabrication of truths. To deviate from this path is to jeopardize the very fabric of our society. Strength through unity; unity through strength.

We've heard this nonsense for so long. But now, this nonsense is becoming an instituted reality, and we are entering perilous times. Don't be fooled by the narratives you will hear during the march to November. Never let someone convince you that the ends justify the means, that a little bit of injustice is needed to achieve a broader, collective vision of justice, that truth sometimes requires fabricated lies and narratives. If we do, justice will cease to be justice, truth will cease to be truth, and our republic will be lost.

Top 5 MOST EVIL taxes the government extorts from you

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"In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes." -Ben Franklin

The injustice of taxation has been a core issue for Americans since the very beginning of our country, and it's a problem we have yet to resolve. This belief was recently reignited in many Americans earlier this month on tax day when the numbers were crunched and it was discovered that the government was somehow owed even more hard-earned money. As Glenn recently discussed on his show, it's getting to be impossible for most Americans to afford to live comfortably, inflation is rising, and our politicians keep getting richer.

The taxpayer's burden is heavier than ever.

The government is not above some real low blows either. While taxes are a necessary evil, some taxes stretch the definition of "necessary" and emphasize the "evil." Here are the top five most despicable taxes that are designed to line the IRS coffers at your expense:

Income Tax

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"It would be a hard government that should tax its people one-tenth part of their income." -Ben Franklin

On February 24th, 2024 we hit a very unfortunate milestone, the 101st anniversary of the 16th Amendment, which authorized federal income tax. Where does the government get the right to steal directly out of your paycheck?

Death Taxes

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"Now my advice for those who die, Declare the pennies on your eyes" -George Harrison

Not even in death can you escape the cold pursuit of the tax collector. It's not good enough that you have to pay taxes on everything you buy and every penny you make your entire life. Now the feds want a nice slice, based on the entire value of your estate, that can be as much as 40 percent. Then the state government gets to stick their slimy fingers all over whatever remains before your family is left with the crumbs. It's practically grave-robbery.

Payroll

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"The power to tax is the power to destroy." -John Marshall

What's that? The nice chunk of your paycheck the government nabs before you can even get it to the bank wasn't enough? What if the government taxed your employer just for paying you? In essence, you make less than what your agreed pay rate is and it costs your employer more! Absolutely abominable.

Social Security

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"We don't have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven't taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much." -Ronald Reagan

Everyone knows the collapse of Social Security is imminent. It has limped along for years, only sustained by a torrent of tax dollars and the desperate actions of politicians. For decades, people have unwillingly forked over money into the system they will never see again.

FICA

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"What at first was plunder assumed the softer name of revenue." -Thomas Paine

FICA is the payroll equivalent of Social Security. Your employer has to match however much you pay. It means it costs your employer even more to pay you—again, you'll NEVER see that money. At this point, are you even working for yourself, or are you just here to generate money for the government to frivolously throw away?

5 DISTURBING ways World War III will be different from previous wars

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Has World War III begun?

Over the weekend, Iran launched an unprecedented attack against Israel involving over 300 missiles and drones. This marked the first direct attack on Israel originating from Iranian territory. Fortunately, according to an Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, 99 percent of missiles and drones were successfully neutralized by Israeli defense systems. Iran claimed that the operation against Israel had concluded and that no further offensive was planned, although the possibility of another attack is still present.

This has left many people, including Glenn, wondering the same thing: did we just witness the start of World War III?

Glenn recently had a World War II Air Force Veteran as a guest on his TV special, who told stories of the horrors he and his brothers-in-arms faced in the skies over war-torn Europe. This was a timely reminder of the terrors of war and a warning that our future, if it leads to another world war, is a dark one.

But, if Glenn's coverage of the Iranian attack revealed one thing, it's that World War III will look nothing like the world wars of the twentieth century. Long gone are the days of John "Lucky" Luckadoo and his "Bloody Hundredth" bravely flying their B-17s into battle. Over the weekend, we saw hundreds of autonomous drones and missiles clashing with extreme speed and precision over several different fronts (including space) simultaneously. This ain't your grandfather's war.

From EMP strikes to cyber attacks, here are FIVE ways the face of war has changed:

EMP attacks

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The entire modern world, on every level, is completely dependent on electricity. From your home refrigerator to international trade, the world would come to a grinding halt without power. And as Glenn has pointed out, it wouldn't even be that hard to pull off. All it would take is 3 strategically placed, high-altitude nuclear detonations and the entire continental U.S. would be without power for months if not years. This would cause mass panic across the country, which would be devastating enough on its own, but the chaos could be a perfect opportunity for a U.S. land invasion.

Nuclear strikes

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Nuclear war is nothing new. Many of us grew up during the Cold War, built fallout shelters, and learned to duck and cover. But times have changed. The Berlin Wall fell and so did the preparedness of the average American to weather a nuclear attack. As technology has advanced, more of our adversaries than ever have U.S. cities within their crosshairs, and as Glenn has pointed out, these adversaries are not exactly shy about that fact. Unfortunately, the possibility of an atomic apocalypse is as real as ever.

Immigration warfare

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The strategy of strangling an opposing nation's economy to gain the upper hand is a wartime tactic as old as time. That's why the Border Crisis is so alarming. What better way to damage an opponent's economy than by overburdening it with millions of undocumented immigrants? As Glenn has covered, these immigrants are not making the trek unaided. There is a wide selection of organizations that facilitate this growing disaster. These organizations are receiving backing from around the globe, such as the WEF, the UN, and U.S. Democrats! Americans are already feeling the effects of the border crisis. Imagine how this tactic could be exploited in war.

Cyber shutdowns

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Cyber attacks will be a major tactic in future wars. We've already experienced relatively minor cyber strikes from Russia, China, and North Korea, and it is a very real possibility that one of our adversaries inflicts a larger attack with devastating consequences on the United States. In fact, the WEF has already predicted a "catastrophic" cyber attack is imminent, and Glenn suggests that it is time to start preparing ourselves. A cyber attack could be every bit as devastating as an EMP, and in a world run by computers, nothing is safe.

Biological assault

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Don't trust the "experts." That was the takeaway many of us had from the pandemic, but something less talked about is the revelation that China has manufactured viruses that are capable of spreading across the globe. We now know that the lab leak hypothesis is true and that the Wuhan lab manufactured the virus that infected the entire world. That was only ONE virus from ONE lab. Imagine what else the enemies of America might be cooking up.

The government is WAGING WAR against these 3 basic needs

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The government has launched a full-on assault against our basic needs, and people are starting to take notice.

As long-time followers of Glenn are probably aware, our right to food, water, and power is under siege. The government no longer cares about our general welfare. Instead, our money lines the pockets of our politicians, funds overseas wars, or goes towards some woke-ESG-climate-Great Reset bullcrap. And when they do care, it's not in a way that benefits the American people.

From cracking down on meat production to blocking affordable power, this is how the government is attacking your basic needs:

Food

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Glenn had Rep. Thomas Massie on his show where he sounded the alarm about the attack on our food. The government has been waging war against our food since the thirties when Congress passed the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938. They started by setting strict limits on how many crops a farmer could grow in a season and punishing anyone who grew more—even if it was intended for personal use, not for sale on the market. This sort of autocratic behavior has continued into the modern day and has only gotten more draconian. Today, not only are you forced to buy meat that a USDA-approved facility has processed, but the elites want meat in general off the menu. Cow farts are too dangerous to the environment, so the WEF wants you to eat climate-friendly alternatives—like bugs.

Water

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As Glenn discussed during a recent Glenn TV special, the government has been encroaching on our water for years. It all started when Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, which gave the government the ability to regulate large bodies of water. As the name suggests, the act was primarily intended to keep large waterways clear of pollution, but over time it has allowed the feds to assume more and more control over the country's water supply. Most recently, the Biden administration attempted to expand the reach of the Clean Water Act to include even more water and was only stopped by the Supreme Court.

Electricity