Comment of the day:
“Good grief, he's snapped at last! ‘Sweep out padded cell number thirty-two, Chauncey.’” –Bubba01
Glenn Beck stirs up more controversy
Conservative commentator Glenn Beck is back in the spotlight. On Monday, he compared the summer camp in Norway where most of the 76 victims died to the Hitler Youth organization of Nazi Germany. Although he condemned the recent attacks, he also questioned what the victims were doing at a summer camp run by Norway's ruling Labour Party.
There was little debate about this story; nearly all CNN.com readers shared their disgust for Beck’s comments.
Altamonte said, “Beck deliberately incites hate, bigotry and division. He's not who represents Americans. We don't need Beck or his opinion!”
Acroyear said, “Just when I thought this man could sink no lower, he finds a deeper part of his sick, closed, black little soul to crawl into and spit his venom at the world. Shame on you Mr. Beck ... period.”
Doomguy said, “If anyone would try to cash in on this in the most hypocritical way possible, it would be our buddy Glenn Beck.”
Roedy said, “Beck is like a four year old boy who uses swear words because of the rise they get without the tiniest clue what they mean.”
lillemonster said, “Wow, some people just HAVE to ride on a tragedy for some PR. Norwegian young people are socially engaged and politically well educated. Seeing those survivors being interviewed – kids with clear ethnic backgrounds of African, Middle Eastern, Nordic, Indian, yeah, that just screamed 'Hitler-youth' to me.”
everyminute responded, "That anyone would tune into this man's show is the truly scary part.”
MacKinnon said, “You would think he would do a LITTLE research before he opens his mouth with such garbage. There are political youth camps in every country and they usually promote being actively involved in politics. Comparing it to Hitler Youth, especially in a country that actually suffered under Nazism is unforgivable.”
thenordicone said, “What makes this even more appalling is that Norway, when invaded by the Nazis (who had the Nazi youth), was used as a very larger 'breeder camp' for their Lebensborn experiments to create the Master Race. This remains an extremely painful memory to Norwegians. To compare their slain youth – mind you, recently massacred – to 'Hitler Youth' is beyond unconscionable to the point of outright evil.”
Oyvindur said, “Glenn Beck, I invite you to Norway! You have a lot to learn about democracy outside your little fascist box. Grow up. In Norway, he has no voice. Our focus is still on the victims of this horrible crime. I'm afraid this fascist will hurt USA more then he will hurt Norway. I think it’s important to make it clear that this man does not represent the majority of USA.”
Spinoff55 responded, “Every family has one, you know? One crazy, lunatic who will say anything just to get a reaction. On his behalf, I sincerely and truly apologize.”
Bubba01 said, “Really, you don't want him there. He's a plague. You'll have to scrub him off certain people with a wire brush.”
In a newly released survey, tens of thousands of men answered questions about children, money, sex, marriage and many other issues, illuminating what’s important to many men. For example, 68% of men say they believe in marriage and plan to say "I do." But CNN.com readers were mainly concerned about one subject: sex.
bobcamp said, "’About 1% said sex once a month would be OK.’ Well, then 99% of men are going to be disappointed with marriage.” youcantican responded, “AMEN!” ucidfool said, “Ain't that the truth...” BenDover69 said, “Truer words were never spoken.” And Jamalrehtorb said, “I try to tell all my single friends the truth before getting married ... they never believe you.”
But JRauz said, “You guys are depressing me. If you only get funky with your wife once a month, you need to reassess your priorities. You must be spending more time with your golf clubs or the TV than you do with your wife ...”
Champ1312 said, “Bottom line, if you're not getting any at home it's your own fault. Work on it. Some of you probably just need to do the dishes. I've heard that turns women on more than anything.”
tactSTL said, “I used to have sex upwards of four times a day with my GF when our relationship started. At the time I was 24, and my GF was 20. It was something I REALLY took for granted. Now five years deep into the relationship, and engaged, the norm is about three times a week. We both work 40+ hours a week, where as before I worked part-time attending graduate school, as did she. I am OK with this, but it took some getting used to. Sometimes I pout which is annoying I am sure, and sometimes I relentlessly hump her jokingly which can go either way."
amused2000 responded, “Married now for 13 years and two kids in, I'd *kill* for 3x/week. Hell, I'd bust kneecaps for 3x/month.” .vt500ascott said, “Count your blessings. Many married men would LOVE to still be doing it three times per week (with their wives). It's only going to get worse....” But Lenoriarose said, “Feel sorry for a lot of you guys. We still have sex 3x a week AND been together for nearly 12 years.”
Google’s new social-networking site, Google Plus, is already eliminating users — the ones using fake names. So are they being too aggressive in booting users or merely establishing wise policy?
CNN.com readers had mixed views:
Randomquips said, “How dare they want me to use my real name!?”
steven777 said, “Is ‘Google’ a real name?”
worldiscrazy said, “I may go back to using the phone to give friends a call instead of using social media....”
echoplex said, “Anyone who doesn't see the controversy behind requiring your real name clearly hasn't read Google+'s privacy statement. It's vague on purpose to let you put your own meaning behind meaningless words like 'open platform' and 'integrated social experience."
xdougx said, “That’s messed up. You should be able to use a fake name on any site you wish, Google+, Facebook, etc. That’s a basic right of anonymity.”
FakeNameGuy said, “Um, it’s in BETA. Doesn't that automatically imply that things are going to change and by participating in the BETA, you should expect that?” thelower responded, “Don't confuse stone-set policy with beta features that are still under development.”
bernaki said, “They can’t spy well on people who are anonymous. solo1861 responded, “I don't know about that. Facebook seems to do it alright. They don't need your real name to flood you with targeted ads.”
Do you feel your views align with these commenters' thoughts? Post a comment below or sound off on video
Compiled by the CNN.com moderation staff. Some comments edited for length or clarity.
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He plays to the paranoid tendencies of the left. Having an article like this only incites him. Ignore him, and his reason for existing will dry up.
Paranoid tendencies of the Left??? Get off your knees and let Beck zip up his fly.
We've been trying to ignore him for many, many years. He's like cancer, ignoring it won't make it go away.
Beck needs to go. His vile comments are for ratings only and could incite others to violent acts.
Just ignore and let him be as irrelevant as he is.
Glenn Beck + Koch Bros= Vanguard Party
REMEMBER THIS IN THE Election Folks!!! This pile of crap was the riight's (republican) darling child and the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Unbelievable. Why oh why oh WHY are people like Beck and Limbaugh and Colter reported on and given publicity? Why don't we just get the Unabomber and out of jail and that Lockner guy out of the rubber room and put THEM on TV and radio? These people have NOTHING constructive to say. Their perception is so warped by their psychotic need to tear down and spread doubt and hate that their value as political commentators is absolute zero.
Those who listen to these people should be shunned. I don't know what to say a news outlet like CNN should do – but quietly not reporting their crazy garbage would be a Great Public Service.
Listening to people like Beck should be treated as a shameful thing. Because it just IS.
What is really encouraging, there are more of us than there of you!! Beck may be an idiot, every party has one, (Demos' have ObamaMama), but, Limbaugh has MILLIONS of followers, most of what he says is correct, unless you are someone who likes things you get for free and don't vote..., do you vote?
What kind of sub-human life form would give this POS a moment of their time by listening to the garbage that comes out of his ugly pie-hole. Listening to him for 30 seconds should make any decent person want to go take a shower!
Never thought about getting a shower after hearing him, I was vomiting too badly.
What a pathetic attempt to stay relevant.
As a man of faith Glenn Beck needs to get back to basics. I can find nothing in the Bible that indicates Jesus encouraged us to be arrogant and self opinionated. One other thing Mr Beck as you decide how you would respond to my comment Christ also frowned on self denial.
The real problem with Beck is really a statement concerning the low I.Q. of people who actually listen to him. He's a puke.
I thought Glen Beck was dying of cancer. What's taking so long?
As much as you want to hate Glenn Beck–he is not too far off. Having Lived in Europe for near 20 years, I can tell you the Youth Camps are political camps to indoctrinate kids to a particular form of thought. Glenn was wrong though, it is not the Nazis it is the Socialists that it mimics. The reason this target was chosen was because the youth were party to the RULING PARTY who in the mind of the killer were weakening the nation and inviting Islamic take over of the European way of life.
The current rulling party of Norway is a very secular group trying to discourage the religious freedom of Christianity and preach tolerance for all other forms of thought.
Look at the message not the messenger.
I do not think you have lived in Norway
Having lived in GERMANY for 10 years, I can assure you that the United States is much more Nazi-like than Germany is.
Just look at our schools, where kids are forced to pledge their lives to the American flag, and march in line with their hands behind their backs.....all that is missing are the shaved heads.
Thank you Lived there, for a moment of rational debate, is is sorely absent on these poster boards. From most comments here we must draw the conclusion that those posting lack the ability to debate objectively... Everything is so person to tnem that they espouse their views as does Beck. Finally, how are these folks able to comment on Beck's abilities without listening to him? Aha! Caught in the debate trap!!
PLEASE...haven't we grown up enough to not want to give Beck the attention he is demanding each time he throws his self-righteous, bigoted, blind to reality rants? He is a hypocritic bully who needs a timeout. Turn off his mic and send him home!!!!
Even if it's true he's clearly got no tact. These are dead kids.. He should wait a while before dunging on them. I wonder what his thoughts were on the whole Waco TX thing?
Becki wasn't dumping on the kids, rather, on the government for doing that to the children. Beck may have been a bit too blunt, but he is also correct...
Interesting. Actually, this was the first thing that went through my mind when I heard the words "political camp for young adults". I guess because I had never really heard of such a thing in this country (although I am sure they exist somewhere). Maybe indoctrination (left, right, whatever) is common in Europe?
The US has all kinds of indoctrination.
Our schools force our kids to pledge their lives to this country every single day. If that isn't indoctrination, I don't know what is. And our schools teach modified history. This is especially a problem in Texas.
And don't forget about Christian youth groups and how far they take their indoctrination to include telling children whether to vote blue or red......
Motoman, Ha ha ha. My I.Q. is fine. Over here in New Zealand his comment was a headline. Hard to avoid if you soak up as much news as I do. Besides, nothing wrong with listening to views from all sides, but a man like Beck will always rile decent people.