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.”
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Compiled by the CNN.com moderation staff. Some comments edited for length or clarity.
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What I find appalling is the fact when the Norway tragedy happened, CNN had it in the corner and the Amy Winehouse death as the headline news on their website. That is sick!!
era jessie jackson and al sharpton never made stupid , hateful statments like your god beck did, understand????? beck said it. only a narrow minded tea part would come up with that stupid statment.
BINGO!
Jessie Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Rev Wright make stupid comments daily!
Do the gene pool a favor and blow the dog sh1t that passes for your brains out now.
You have to be kidding me! Are you refering to the 3 most racist people in the black community. Sharpton spews hateful rhetoric all the time! Lets look at his highlight real
- "white interloper"
- “pin their yarmulkes back and come over to my house” to settle the score
-Tawan Brawley hoax
Freddies Fashion Mart where his hateful culminated in 7 people getting killed.
Yep he's a good man! Get a clue!!
It is amusing how the left gets so worked up about what amounts to a true comment from Beck, but gives vile people like Chris Mathews, Keith Olbermann and the rest of the pathological liars at MSNBC, Huff Post, Kos and such a pass for what comes out of them...lol. The democrat party has definitely become the party of victimhood and feigned indignation.
Send em all back to africa
yes, msnbc, cnn, huff post are all wrong, only fox is right
Do the gene pool a favor and blow the dog sh1t that passes for your brains out now. And if you have any children, don't forget to strangle the little imbeciles in their sleep first.
To each their own, I don't agree with Beck at all but find CNN's smear campaign interesting. People say dumb things all the time. Obama believes there are 57 states in America, Bush believes fish and people can coexist peacfully, and Kanye believes Bush hated all black people. Stupidity is infectious and rampant in our nation, stop listening to wack news companies like CNN, Fox, MSN, (all of them for that matter) and start thinking for yourself.
Well said!
Suggesting that children being gunned down by a maniac are like Hitler-jugend is beyond stupid. If I ever see him I'll spit him in his face.
you letting this stuff stay on your site? i give up
lay down the crack pipe and take the news media needle out of your veins.
Andrew: Do you realize you are calling your side a bunch on incompetents and inepts? You are claiming that the intelligent, astute people go on to create media that is worldwide respected (except by you far righties): NYT, Wash Post, CNN while your side has very little (just Faux). You are surrounded by imbeciles, according to yourself.
I agree, he's a radio host. His job is to stir up controversy.
not the kind that kills.
What about Bill Maher?
A political camp to train people to believe in big gov't and progressive/liberal ideas? Beck honestly is right. There are 2 tragedies. The murders and the raising children to believe in that nonsense.
Don't be so stupid John.
Do the world a favor and suck on a tailpipe, you useless, gaseous moron.
What an attack on Beck, and what a spin, woo....spinning so fast I feel dizzy.....get real CNN, aka Communist News Network.....
Glen Beck, is the last person in the "todo el mundo" that should comment on the Norwegian tragedy because he represents the exact mind set as this mass killer. He hates minorities and non-Christians. He could actually be the killer except he is making too much money being a hater.
This is where ignorance takes a front seat to truth. Take a look at who Beck is trying to get to run for president. Allen West, a black guy. Support your statements with actual facts instead of towing the same run down line.
Regardless of what Beck truly believes...cough...cough...Breivik lover...there was absolutely no point or purpose in making such a disgusting, vile comment about recently murdered children and their pursuit of genuine political interest...the Labour Party has no violence in their agenda...Beck, be a man...wait your turn, state your beliefs, aside from attacking other people's, and see what the majority endorses...the true democracy you proclaim to love...just because there's freedom of speech, doesn't mean you should freely cause harm to others...And just because a group of like-minded people agree on something...doesn't mean they are RIGHT!
And Ward Churchill called nearly 3000 dead Americans "Little Eichmanns" yet, Liberal Colleges and Universities still will book him for speaking engagements. And he is still revered by the Left as some sort of Great America Speaker.
CNN is just stooping to Comedy Central's level.
Uh, right, half-wit. That's why he was fired, by liberal academics. Do the gene pool a favor and blow the dog sh1t that passes for your brains out now.
Yes, fired at that particular University. Yet still hired even today, by others. Again more half truths and vapid responses from a Leftist Communist and Socialist. That voted a for an empty suit because Jon Stewart and MTV told you to. Please expound upon us your enlightened knowledge oh tolerant one! Or better yet stop posting and dragging the rest of your kind down even farther.
Glenn shut-up,you are all that this great nations doesn't need...An idiot with a soap box paid for by a wing nut,driven by hate....Take you I'll gotten gains and vanish....NOW!,,
Is that a hemp bracelet on a conservatives wrist?
I wonder if Glenn Beck would perform something as sinister as the guy in Norway if he hadn't found a way to cash in on his hate mongering.