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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:17 PM Apr 2013

Glenn Beck: “The burden of proof is on the federal government” to disprove my conspiracy theory

The government "can't prove" that Glenn Beck is wrong, and this makes Glenn Beck right, says Glenn Beck

BY KATIE MCDONOUGH


Glenn Beck would like the federal government to pay more attention to him, please.

Last week, the Department of Homeland Security debunked rumors alleging a Saudi connection to the Boston Marathon bombing, but that didn’t stop Beck from challenging them to … debunk rumors of an alleged Saudi connection to the Boston Marathon bombing.

More here:



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http://www.salon.com/2013/04/23/glenn_beck_the_burden_of_proof_is_on_the_federal_government_to_disprove_my_conspiracy_theory/
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Glenn Beck: “The burden of proof is on the federal government” to disprove my conspiracy theory (Original Post) DonViejo Apr 2013 OP
You're the accuser, Beck rocktivity Apr 2013 #1
In Beck's world (now that's a place you don't want to live in) the cool people make accusations, let pampango Apr 2013 #33
he is a sad, sad little man Skittles Apr 2013 #2
Don't underestimate him. rrneck Apr 2013 #12
Glen Beck is sexually attracted to horses and goats Drale Apr 2013 #3
LOL! Daemonaquila Apr 2013 #13
What was it LBJ said? Brigid Apr 2013 #38
I know for a fact that Glen did horrible, horrible things with a goat last night. sadbear Apr 2013 #43
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #4
The site you posted from sharp_stick Apr 2013 #7
Nope, a jury allowed this stupid post to stand. distantearlywarning Apr 2013 #22
What did the loons say at the website you got this pic from? maddezmom Apr 2013 #8
Do you have evidence that one of the people in that photo works for Craft International? arcane1 Apr 2013 #9
A jury allowed this to stand ProudToBeBlueInRhody Apr 2013 #11
If you can't see the difference between to two, it deserved to get locked Drale Apr 2013 #15
I'm sure you're "just asking questions"... SidDithers Apr 2013 #24
You know it is pathetic when you put a red circle Rex Apr 2013 #32
Glenn Beck makes up his own rules siligut Apr 2013 #5
Logic definitely takes a holiday in Glenn's world. Initech Apr 2013 #17
Holiday? More like permanent detainment. siligut Apr 2013 #20
Hey, wasn't he supposed to release "proof" that the government did the bombing? arcane1 Apr 2013 #6
It's probably past time for someone to prove Beck should Frustratedlady Apr 2013 #10
No, just because you said it , doesn't obligate anyone to disprove it. What a narcissist! nt ladjf Apr 2013 #14
The Best Thing to Do is IGNORE That Idiot. Not That He'll Go Away if We Do But... dballance Apr 2013 #16
there's a padded room with his name on it warrior1 Apr 2013 #18
You mean AGAIN... pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #39
... PD Turk Apr 2013 #19
Where do I pitch in a few bucks? Brigid Apr 2013 #34
I wish I knew PD Turk Apr 2013 #47
Is this his "I'll give the government till Monday to respond" shit? SwissTony Apr 2013 #21
Baker Act him. lpbk2713 Apr 2013 #23
Apparently, he thinks he is far more important than he is. bushisanidiot Apr 2013 #25
My thoughts exactly. Quantess Apr 2013 #42
I thought the burden of proof was on him to prove he's not an a$$. n/t woodsprite Apr 2013 #26
Or - they could just call you stupid liberal N proud Apr 2013 #27
oh pompous sanctimonious beck... Javaman Apr 2013 #28
I Claim Glenn Beck is Clinically Insane Wolf Frankula Apr 2013 #29
Wow he looks more clueless and pathetic then eva. Rex Apr 2013 #30
If you put his brain in a matchbox... kentuck Apr 2013 #31
Bless his little heart nt Tree-Hugger Apr 2013 #35
The burden of proof is on Glen Beck Viking12 Apr 2013 #36
hey glenn...psss, come closer...shhhh...listen........................FUCK YOU!!!!!!! spanone Apr 2013 #37
Archangels appeared to me last night and told me the Federal Reserve must turn over 10% of Douglas Carpenter Apr 2013 #40
Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2013 #41
Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #44
As soon as Beck provides proof that MineralMan Apr 2013 #45
Unfortunately, this is how conspiracy theorists most of the time act. Archae Apr 2013 #46

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
1. You're the accuser, Beck
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:19 PM
Apr 2013

The burden of prosecution (or in your case, persecution?) falls on YOU.


rocktivity

pampango

(24,692 posts)
33. In Beck's world (now that's a place you don't want to live in) the cool people make accusations, let
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 05:01 PM
Apr 2013

the uncool people try to rebut them then (because he gets to be the judge, too) he finds that his conspiracy theory is, not surprisingly, right after all. Another advantage of living in the republican fact-free world.

Drale

(7,932 posts)
3. Glen Beck is sexually attracted to horses and goats
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:21 PM
Apr 2013

the burden of proof is on you Glen, prove my conspiracy theory wrong

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
43. I know for a fact that Glen did horrible, horrible things with a goat last night.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 08:02 PM
Apr 2013

And I'm glad the burden of proof is on him, not me.

Response to DonViejo (Original post)

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
7. The site you posted from
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:32 PM
Apr 2013

is a known purveyor of nutjob conpiracy theories. If you insist on linking to, or worse yet, not posting your links to said nutjob conspiracy site your stuff is going to get hidden.

Take it here and you'll be fine:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1135

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
9. Do you have evidence that one of the people in that photo works for Craft International?
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:34 PM
Apr 2013

That's the first I've heard of this.

Drale

(7,932 posts)
15. If you can't see the difference between to two, it deserved to get locked
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:45 PM
Apr 2013

The original post does not subscribe to Glen Becks lunacy but your picture seems to show that you do subscribe to the conspiracy theory put forth by it.

SidDithers

(44,228 posts)
24. I'm sure you're "just asking questions"...
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:29 PM
Apr 2013


Take your Boston Bombing truther bullshit somewhere else.

Sid
 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
32. You know it is pathetic when you put a red circle
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:53 PM
Apr 2013

around a rip in a destroyed backpack and there will be people that believe whatever picture you put a red circle around is the same backpack in a different picture.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
5. Glenn Beck makes up his own rules
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:22 PM
Apr 2013

He doesn't believe in science or logic, he just believes in his own god. He is a made up person living in his own made up world.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
20. Holiday? More like permanent detainment.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:04 PM
Apr 2013

Isolated and starved, treated like the thief it would be if Beck's listeners were to apply it to any of his "theories". It would steal Glenn's cash cow.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
6. Hey, wasn't he supposed to release "proof" that the government did the bombing?
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:25 PM
Apr 2013

And wasn't he supposed to release that info yesterday?

Did I miss his big scary revelation??

Frustratedlady

(16,254 posts)
10. It's probably past time for someone to prove Beck should
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:36 PM
Apr 2013

take his rubber ducky to the little padded room and talk to the nice men and women in the white coats.

 

dballance

(5,756 posts)
16. The Best Thing to Do is IGNORE That Idiot. Not That He'll Go Away if We Do But...
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 03:53 PM
Apr 2013

At least if we and the government ignore him maybe it will piss him off and eat away at him. That would nice.

SwissTony

(2,560 posts)
21. Is this his "I'll give the government till Monday to respond" shit?
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:06 PM
Apr 2013

Almost certainly got the words wrong, but you know what I mean,.

bushisanidiot

(8,064 posts)
25. Apparently, he thinks he is far more important than he is.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:36 PM
Apr 2013

The government has no reason at all to pay attention to any of glenn beck's public tantrums. Hell, theyd never get anything done if they were constantly aving to disprove all the right wing lunatics conspiracy theories.

Government to beck: YAWN

Wolf Frankula

(3,595 posts)
29. I Claim Glenn Beck is Clinically Insane
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:46 PM
Apr 2013

and an agent of the Invisible Lizards who are behind all conspiracies and conspiracy theories. It is up to him to prove I'm wrong. He hasn't, therefore I'm right.

Wolf

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
30. Wow he looks more clueless and pathetic then eva.
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 04:48 PM
Apr 2013

This what his Monday Big News Stop The Presses!!!? LAME.

Douglas Carpenter

(20,226 posts)
40. Archangels appeared to me last night and told me the Federal Reserve must turn over 10% of
Tue Apr 23, 2013, 07:56 PM
Apr 2013

their cash to me - immediately! It is the burden of the Federal Reserve and the U.S. government to prove that didn't happen!

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