Beck takes on MSNBC

I think Beck is a bit too much 'in your face'

Well, he is there to reinforce the actions of what used to be called "the Silent Majority", the average Tea Party protester.

So, he is not "our kind of person". For me, too, but he does do a fantastic job of arming us with facts about the modern left and their takeover of our executive branch and a great big chunk of our legislative branch as well.

His modest looks and exaggerated manner assure us that he won't be able to create a cult of personality around himself and his manner also tells us that he doesn't want to do that.

Too bad Obama lacks that as a feature of his personality.

Roy:  I think Obama comes by his charisma honestly and naturally:  He is one of those "manna from heaven"  archetypal men,  and he cannot help it,  and does not try to consciously cultivate his cult status,  others do this for him,  and he receives it.  Beck reminds me of Eminem:  almost "white trash"  but it is endearing and he has that "boy next door"  and "little boy lost"  appeal---but he is just too over the top and his ideas are ill-conceived.  He has every right to take on Olbermann and Matthews,  but he is just "off"  in some way, and I cannot quite put my finger on his deficiency.  I am not against him,  though,  I mean,  I "get"  him to a certain degree. (btw,  Peake and panel is shaping up,  will tell you when I am less busy)  smk 

Oh yeah, this guys a genius I tell ya, a genius. He speaks for the "silent majority." More like a bunch of loud mouthed, rude people. I saw multiple cases of this silent majority's behavior during the town hall forums on health care. Spare me!

I can't wait for Olbeman, and more than likely, John Stewart's reaction to this guy. They'll eat him  live, and Beck won't need any Vick's for the crying jag that will follow.

Thanks for this, smk. I agree with albertacowpoke in so far as "...the Administration obviously sees him as a threat." 

And, like Roy, I am 'immune' to charisma as well.

On your comment:

"I think Obama comes by his charisma honestly and naturally:  He is one of those "manna from heaven"  archetypal men,  and he cannot help it,  and does not try to consciously cultivate his cult status,  others do this for him,  and he receives it."

Charisma is a skill or an art -- It seems that President Obama has developed his.

How to be Charismatic

Say it ain't so,  Rhonda.  Just say it ain't so.....*sob* :(    smk

Wish I could:)!

I don't believe people who have an atmosphere or quality about them, set out to be "charismatic."  There is a field of energy that emanates from them and draws others in.  This can be both positive or negative energy.  Descriptions of these kind of people are:  1) whenever they are speaking, it's like they are speaking directly to you; 2) when they come into a room their presence dominates; 3) we tend to either believe them completely or disbelieve them vehemently.

How many of the most talked about people here fit into those categories?

And A211 brings back hope!  Obama is on top again!  :)  

Woah! The process of humanity's spiritual development is bigger than any individual, an obvious truth.

The "EMOs" and the "Eros" people want someone who can make them feel all warm and cuddly. I have my wife and she has me for that.

Even there, though, if I get something wrong, I want her to call me on it. I don't need irrational support. I need to know the truth. Of course, the price you pay for this open-mindedness is that I demand it to a great extent of my wife and friends as well.

With my wife, really, no problem. 23rd anniversary yesterday. :)

Vancouver ,  Washington is not far enough away for the likes of you.  Not nearly far away enough,  and you have it dead wrong.  I bid you adieu.  

Certain media love to Deepthroat Obamalicious stories to their viewers, hence why I watch stations which are not as political, hard to find, but doable.