Thursday, October 19, 2006

I used to like Glenn Beck

...and it least he doesn't put down liberals like Hannity does.

But the other night, on his CNN Headline News show, he had one of a
three part bit on porn. He made it clear, first, that he was a
conservative and was against porn. He straddled the fence in saying
that he was indeed tempted by it, though. Oh goodie. He isn't gay.

But he wasn't above using the topic, and a video of an undulating
young lady on a couch, to catch your attention and boost his ratings.
Making it a three parter was smart.

Beck interviewed the head of a porn trade group, and dug up an
unoriginal, tiresome put down. He asked the guy if he had any kids.
I immediately knew where he was going.

The porn guy said he had a young daughter.

Oh, you have a daughter, Beck said, lighting up. Better than a son.
How old is she, Beck wondered.

When told her age, he asked if Mr. Porn was going to share his trade with her.

That line is so old. And a cheap put down when you don't really have
anything better.

And he appeared to be disgusted with the guy. But he had invited him
as a guest!

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