Glenn Beck brings a firearm to a movie theater, give your thoughts

If he had the proper paperwork and went through the process to possess a gun legally and carry it on him to public locations, then I am fine with it. Sometimes (although rarely), I will see people walking around with a holstered pistol at their waist, but where I live it is legal to do that. Some locations, such as schools, don't allow it though for fairly obvious reasons.

umm there's nothing wrong with it.....he has the appropriate permits......so be it...Omni-Slash

You know you're scraping bottom when you can't even manufacture controversy and take to just doing legal stuff to get attention.

You know you're scraping bottom when you can't even manufacture controversy and take to just doing legal stuff to get attention.

duxup

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You know you're scraping bottom when you can't even manufacture controversy and take to just doing legal stuff to get attention.

Oblivionfan10

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You know you're scraping bottom when you can't even manufacture controversy and take to just doing legal stuff to get attention.

He's the heir to oreillys conservative throne.

[QUOTE="Jfisch93"]

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"] Out of curiosity, who would be your top 4-5 NON-CRAZY Republicans?nocoolnamejim

I don't get the assertation that Mike Huckabee is somehow a moderate. Mr. fair tax, religious extremist, Mike Huckabee is, for some reason, pointed to as a solution to the nutty Republicans out there when, as far as I can tell, he's nuttier than most of them. Hell, I'd rather vote for Mitt Romeny than Mike Huckabee if given the choice only between the two.

And I don't get why McCain is pointed to as part of the problem, probably it's because he lost the election. In reality, McCain is probably more moderate than either of the two you listed. My biggest problem with him is that when the Republican Party told him to fall in line he did. He flip-flopped on social issues where he had previously stated he was more left-leaning, he went out and got the biggest right wing nut there is for a running mate, and after the elections when the Republicans decided they were going to vote as a single body rather than letting their senators decide for themselves how best to serve their constituents he went right along with the flow. Mr. Maverick my ass.

[QUOTE="SunofVich"] Isn't CNN also liberal biased.duxup

That response is full of win.

By the way, just days after he goes on an insane rant at one of his callers for disagreeing with him he carries a gun into a movie theater like that's a GOOD thing? I think that just supports many anti-gun assertations that emotionally unbalanced people can get guns too easily and carry them into places where they have the potential to do mass harm.

I think that it should be allowed, if you have a decent record.

[QUOTE="sonicare"][QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"]If he had the appropriate permits then this is a non-story. -Sun_Tzu-

Agreed, this is such a waste of time. Why not worry about a real issue if you're gonna waste your time to worry? How about worry about how much this government is spying on you and your family through you phones and blackberry's, ya know, real problems they dont really talk about or want you to talk about...

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

I believe to the fullest that people should be allowed to own firearms. Should they be allowed to carry them in public? Well that is depatable, I am split on the issue.

Curlyfrii87

Agreed... I have several guns myself, and i don't plan on giving up that right. However, why allow guns in restaurants... :|

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"][QUOTE="Jfisch93"]

Ugh... if only we could get respectable people to represent the republican party...democrats are having a field day because the only republicans in the news are the crazy ones.

I don't get the assertation that Mike Huckabee is somehow a moderate. Mr. fair tax, religious extremist, Mike Huckabee is, for some reason, pointed to as a solution to the nutty Republicans out there when, as far as I can tell, he's nuttier than most of them. Hell, I'd rather vote for Mitt Romeny than Mike Huckabee if given the choice only between the two.

theone86

Be his political views as they may, I remain of the opinion that Mike Huckabee is quite possibly the most fundamentally decent person in all of politics today, and I have a healthy respect for him just for that.

Beck is borderline psychopathic. He seems a little over the top for me.

[QUOTE="theone86"]

I don't get the assertation that Mike Huckabee is somehow a moderate. Mr. fair tax, religious extremist, Mike Huckabee is, for some reason, pointed to as a solution to the nutty Republicans out there when, as far as I can tell, he's nuttier than most of them. Hell, I'd rather vote for Mitt Romeny than Mike Huckabee if given the choice only between the two.

GabuEx

Be his political views as they may, I remain of the opinion that Mike Huckabee is quite possibly the most fundamentally decent person in all of politics today, and I have a healthy respect for him just for that.

What does that mean, fundamentally decent? All I know is his stance on issues and the statements he has made, which include calling out homosexuality as morally wrong, saying he doesn't support women serving in the military, supporting the teaching of evolution in schools, and the aforementioned fair tax system, which I think is one of the worst ideas for tax reform perhaps ever.

I woud say given Glenn Beck's recent antics it's lucky that nobody ticked him off while he was at the movies.

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[QUOTE="theone86"]

I don't get the assertation that Mike Huckabee is somehow a moderate. Mr. fair tax, religious extremist, Mike Huckabee is, for some reason, pointed to as a solution to the nutty Republicans out there when, as far as I can tell, he's nuttier than most of them. Hell, I'd rather vote for Mitt Romeny than Mike Huckabee if given the choice only between the two.

theone86

Be his political views as they may, I remain of the opinion that Mike Huckabee is quite possibly the most fundamentally decent person in all of politics today, and I have a healthy respect for him just for that.

What does that mean, fundamentally decent? All I know is his stance on issues and the statements he has made, which include calling out homosexuality as morally wrong, saying he doesn't support women serving in the military, supporting the teaching of evolution in schools, and the aforementioned fair tax system, which I think is one of the worst ideas for tax reform perhaps ever.

I disagree strongly with most of what Mike Huckabee supports, but I'd have to agree (with GabuEx). After listening to him talk, I feel that he is a humble and reasonably level-headed person, which is unusual in the world of politics. In particular, the Republican primaries really proved this to me; at one point the question was "who would Ronald Reagan support were he alive?" McCain and Romney blathered on about how Reagan would pick them for all their conservative values and whatever other arrogant, rhetorical BS. Mike Huckabee on the other hand thought it was silly to speak on behalf of a dead person.

What does that mean, fundamentally decent? All I know is his stance on issues and the statements he has made, which include calling out homosexuality as morally wrong, saying he doesn't support women serving in the military, supporting the teaching of evolution in schools, and the aforementioned fair tax system, which I think is one of the worst ideas for tax reform perhaps ever.

theone86

Just listen to the guy. I've tried to dislike him. It just doesn't work. Among all the vipers in the pit of politics, I cannot help but feel that Mike Huckabee is just a plain good and principled guy. Would I want him as president? Perhaps not, but he is easily the candidate whom I would most like to sit down to dinner with.

People are not just the sum of their views, and the sooner people realize that, the better.

What do I think?

Becks got ballz

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What does that mean, fundamentally decent? All I know is his stance on issues and the statements he has made, which include calling out homosexuality as morally wrong, saying he doesn't support women serving in the military, supporting the teaching of evolution in schools, and the aforementioned fair tax system, which I think is one of the worst ideas for tax reform perhaps ever.

GabuEx

Just listen to the guy. I've tried to dislike him. It just doesn't work. Among all the vipers in the pit of politics, I cannot help but feel that Mike Huckabee is just a plain good and principled guy. Would I want him as president? Perhaps not, but he is easily the candidate whom I would most like to sit down to dinner with.

People are not just the sum of their views, and the sooner people realize that, the better.

Personally, I don't care what the democrats are going to say, Glenn was allowed to do that under the second ammendment. I wish that people would admit that there are responsible gun holders, but *sarcasm*NO. ALL gun holders are EVIL! EVIL TO THE CORE!*sarcasm off*

Your thoughts on the subject.

Pyro767

Reminds me of this incident. Personally I am not a fan of people having the right to carry firearms with them.

Reminds me of this incident. Personally I am not a fan of people having the right to carry firearms with them.

Commander-Gree

Please Gabu...for the love of god don't bring us back to the "Which candidate would you want to sit down and have a beer with?" days. I seem to distinctly recall a time when there was a certain Texan who was regarded as a dimwitted but ultimately harmless "moderate" who would be a great president. I agree with you that Huck strikes me as kind of a funny, amusing guy to hang out with. But then again, so is Xaos or Jandurin and I wouldn't want either of them within spitting distance of our nuclear arsenal. They'd probably fire one at the Saudies just for the "lulz". :Pnocoolnamejim

Like I said:

Would I want him as president? Perhaps notGabuEx

I'm just protesting against the accusation that I saw a lot during the election that Mike Huckabee is some sort of insane religious zealot. Disagree with the man's politics as you will - I obviously do - but in the case of Mike Huckabee,turning that disagreement into actual dislike of the person himself is just plain impossible for me. I really don't think people are being fair when their evaluation of a human being is based 100% on their political views.

[QUOTE="theone86"]

What does that mean, fundamentally decent? All I know is his stance on issues and the statements he has made, which include calling out homosexuality as morally wrong, saying he doesn't support women serving in the military, supporting the teaching of evolution in schools, and the aforementioned fair tax system, which I think is one of the worst ideas for tax reform perhaps ever.

GabuEx

Just listen to the guy. I've tried to dislike him. It just doesn't work. Among all the vipers in the pit of politics, I cannot help but feel that Mike Huckabee is just a plain good and principled guy. Would I want him as president? Perhaps not, but he is easily the candidate whom I would most like to sit down to dinner with.

People are not just the sum of their views, and the sooner people realize that, the better.

I agree with you that Huck strikes me as kind of a funny, amusing guy to hang out with. But then again, so is Xaos or Jandurin and I wouldn't want either of them within spitting distance of our nuclear arsenal. They'd probably fire one at the Saudies just for the "lulz". :Pnocoolnamejim

I think he was trying to prove a point.

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"]I agree with you that Huck strikes me as kind of a funny, amusing guy to hang out with. But then again, so is Xaos or Jandurin and I wouldn't want either of them within spitting distance of our nuclear arsenal. They'd probably fire one at the Saudies just for the "lulz". :Pxaos

[QUOTE="xaos"][QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"]I agree with you that Huck strikes me as kind of a funny, amusing guy to hang out with. But then again, so is Xaos or Jandurin and I wouldn't want either of them within spitting distance of our nuclear arsenal. They'd probably fire one at the Saudies just for the "lulz". :Pnocoolnamejim

Wow, lots of Glenn Beck hate here. People keep saying that there is no reason to take a gun to a movie theater or restaurant, but he has a good comeback to that one. Does violence happen only at places where you expect violence to ensue? Did people think that shooting would ensue at an Amish school? How about Virginia Tech? The point is, the need to protect yourself can arise ANYWHERE. How can all of you people miss this? Maybe your hatred prevents you from logical thought.

Wow, lots of Glenn Beck hate here. People keep saying that there is no reason to take a gun to a movie theater or restaurant, but he has a good comeback to that one. Does violence happen only at places where you expect violence to ensue? Did people think that shooting would ensue at an Amish school? How about Virginia Tech? The point is, the need to protect yourself can arise ANYWHERE. How can all of you people miss this? Maybe your hatred prevents you from logical thought.

aliasfreak

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

I believe to the fullest that people should be allowed to own firearms. Should they be allowed to carry them in public? Well that is depatable, I am split on the issue.

Curlyfrii87

Agreed... I have several guns myself, and i don't plan on giving up that right. However, why allow guns in restaurants... :|

[QUOTE="Curlyfrii87"]

[QUOTE="DarkGamer007"]

I believe to the fullest that people should be allowed to own firearms. Should they be allowed to carry them in public? Well that is depatable, I am split on the issue.

battlefront23

Agreed... I have several guns myself, and i don't plan on giving up that right. However, why allow guns in restaurants... :|

Well the problem is there is no guarantee that whoever is given a gun will remain responsible. They may have never broken a single law in ther life, but one thing might make them snap.

What if there is some hag that speaks on their cellphone?

[QUOTE="battlefront23"][QUOTE="Curlyfrii87"]

Agreed... I have several guns myself, and i don't plan on giving up that right. However, why allow guns in restaurants... :|

Commander-Gree

Well the problem is there is no guarantee that whoever is given a gun will remain responsible. They may have never broken a single law in ther life, but one thing might make them snap.

[QUOTE="nocoolnamejim"]Please Gabu...for the love of god don't bring us back to the "Which candidate would you want to sit down and have a beer with?" days. I seem to distinctly recall a time when there was a certain Texan who was regarded as a dimwitted but ultimately harmless "moderate" who would be a great president. I agree with you that Huck strikes me as kind of a funny, amusing guy to hang out with. But then again, so is Xaos or Jandurin and I wouldn't want either of them within spitting distance of our nuclear arsenal. They'd probably fire one at the Saudies just for the "lulz". :PGabuEx

Like I said:

Would I want him as president? Perhaps notGabuEx

I'm just protesting against the accusation that I saw a lot during the election that Mike Huckabee is some sort of insane religious zealot. Disagree with the man's politics as you will - I obviously do - but in the case of Mike Huckabee,turning that disagreement into actual dislike of the person himself is just plain impossible for me. I really don't think people are being fair when their evaluation of a human being is based 100% on their political views.

You're right, out of all the people I would have expected to stand up for Obama in that case the last person I would have expected to do it would be Mike Huckabee, and I'll admit I never saw that interview before. I know I was going insane at times wondering when someone on the left was going to say what i just saw Huckabee say. It's still hard for me to contemplate, though, how someone who is speaking so empathetically about minority issues here is not just totally the opposite in terms of where he stands on homosexuality, but also so radically different in terms of rhetoric. Would I say he speaks reasonably? Yes. Would I say he's not a zealot? Mmmmmm...I dunno about that, which is the strange part because you would expect a zealot to be unreasonable, yet there he is. I think it's a sad indicator of where politics in this country stand, both in the partisan rhetoric and political maneuvering of people other than Huckabee and in the fact that peolpe like Huckabee who seem to base their decisions on reason still believe that their own moral compass can dictate politics. At the very least, I think it's important for people to speak candidly about issues and to stop blowing non-issues like Jeremiah Wright out of proportion. I can respect Huckabee for doing that, if for nothing else.

if he'a allow to bring a gun to a theater does that mean he can bring one to an airport? after all he's got a permit to own one.

you should be able to have certain firearms for protection - and you know people have brought guns to the theater before. but do you really NEED to? i really really doubt you need that kind of self protection in a public area. oh well, hopefully the extra weight threw his hip out.

What an idiot, absolutely no reason to take a gun to a theaterToriko42

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[QUOTE="battlefront23"] One thing, did the article explain what type of gun he brought to the theater? And secondly, I think a law-abiding citizen should be allowed to bring a gun anywhere he or she wishes. Cause after all, they are LAW-abiding, and thus would not do anything illegal with the gun besides maybe self-defense. I see nothing wrong in that.nocoolnamejim

Well the problem is there is no guarantee that whoever is given a gun will remain responsible. They may have never broken a single law in ther life, but one thing might make them snap.