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This is why I don't like FAR-left liberals. They can't make a any arguments and defend their views so they resort to lying and making misquotes. Love the tolerances and they wonder why we always bring up their double standards.--KDP3 (talk) 23:53, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

Eh? Would you care to state that cogently before we start this argument session, or were you looking for abuse? The site states a point perfectly. It has some of the best wit you'll ever see out of an online discussion. And, it drips with sarcasm.

Idiots like Glenn, need beaten about the head with a blunt object for their "propaganda" efforts. The rest of us are playing with "Meme warfare". --Brian McNeil / ^talk 00:36, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Brain you make me sick. Not that you're a typical far-left liberal. But a someone that thinks its a good idea to attack someone their belief. Un-American to the core.--66.229.23.225 (talk) 05:46, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

It would be an "attack" if the people who set up the website were in a position to do what they're parodying. Let's just say there was a left-wing equivalent of Hannity, and he's got Beck on the show...

"So, I keep getting told - not that I believe - these rumours about you raping and killing a girl in 1990. Why, Mr Beck, can I find no proof that you did not rape and kill a girl in 1990? Why have you not denied raping and killing a girl in 1990?"

This is exactly what Fox news' talking heads do to their guests. Sauce for the goose and all that. Oh, and for a European, I am a bit of a far-left liberal, but we've no qualms with saying what that is; I'm a Socialist. Look it up, try and forget the propaganda that's been drummed into Americans since the 1950s. --Brian McNeil / ^talk 07:52, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Brian, whatever Fox News is doing can't be as bad as claiming someone raped and murdered a young girl - especially when sex criminals are some of the most hated people in our society. HansTaub (talk) 15:18, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Uh, Lol. You're actually taking that part seriously? And you wonder why you conservatives are considered thick.... 198.86.93.93 (talk) 14:25, 6 October 2009 (UTC)

Is it just me, or is this article a little biased? Maybe it's because I'm a conservative. HansTaub (talk) 04:54, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Wikia"news" is biases, its like Kieth Olbermann is running the show. Anti-Israel, Anti-Conservative, Anti-Christan. That what run this "news" site. Its like watching MSNBC. --66.229.23.225 (talk) 05:46, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Another right-winger with 'leet spelling skills? Reality has a liberal bias. Get used to it. --07:52, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

You forgot to blame Harry Reid, Dianne Feinstein and Bill Clinton in your drooling tirade there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 38.101.18.2 (talk) 17:44, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

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Is it just me, or is this article a little biased? Maybe it's because I'm a conservative. HansTaub (talk) 04:54, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Wikia"news" is biases, its like Kieth Olbermann is running the show. Anti-Israel, Anti-Conservative, Anti-Christan. That what run this "news" site. Its like watching MSNBC. --66.229.23.225 (talk) 05:46, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Just for your info.   Tris   07:11, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Don't post them here. Take off your NPOV hat and beat them about the head with logic. That's what the Comments section is for. Conservapedia came into existence because such people can't stand liberals, or even non-Americans, being able to have a say on Wikipedia. The far-right's media presence is very tightly controlled, competently assembled arguments against what they believe just vanish from their website comment pages, or never make it through the "review" process. Don't sink to the same level, don't gang up on them (they are already sure we're all conspiring against them), just respond as you see fit - once you have given it suitable thought --Brian McNeil / ^talk 07:59, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

More info, links, at en.wiki

A tad more info, links, at Rumor website parody of Glenn Beck. Cirt (talk) 03:04, 5 October 2009 (UTC)

Additional coverage

• Ed Brayton. "Declaring Independence - Interview with Marc Randazza" — WPRR, October 8, 2009
• "Glenn Beck Seeks to Take Down Parody Website Using 'Unpatriotic' International Law" — ChattahBox, October 8, 2009
• Ed Brayton. "Radio Show Preview 10-8-09" — ScienceBlogs, October 8, 2009
• Paul Schmelzer. "Glenn Beck appeals to international body to shut down satirical site" — Minnesota Independent, October 7, 2009
• Ed Brayton. "Brilliant Response to Beck Case" — ScienceBlogs, October 6, 2009
• "Beck DESTROYED after efforts to get rid of site parodying him." — Daily Kos, October 6, 2009
• Ed Brayton. "Beck Tries to Kill Parody Website" — ScienceBlogs, October 5, 2009
• Steffen Schmidt. "Media Meme’s and Glenn Beck – Truth or Lies?" — Des Moines Register, October 5, 2009
• Robert Quigley. "Anti-Beck Backlash Hits Nauseating Extreme with “Murder and Rape” Meme" — Mediaite, September 3, 2009

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