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Originally Posted by Pearl Trade
Out of all the people you've talked to who like Beck and make jars like that, how many do you think would really act out in the wrong way?
To me, people who bring signs saying "we came unarmed...this time" and have "AOF" jars do it for shock value. "Hey, look at me, I made a clever sign." That type of thing. If it came down to a choice and there were only two options: take violent, aggressive action or wait and see what happens, what do you think most Beck followers would do? They're not going to start riots and kill people, that's for sure. It's easier for people to sit and watch, 99.99% of the time that's what will happen. Sure, Captain Insano will be inspired by a mis-quoted Beck line, but everyone else? Nah, they won't do jack shit. Cost is greater than the benefit to the people making stupid signs and "AOF" jars.
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Good Lord MAN! Why are we even discussing whether Beck followers might or might not follow him into armed conflict when he hasn't even suggested that they do? Tell you what, when Beck calls on us to grab a rifle and meet him at the Capital, then we can speculate as to how many will show up.
Tully,
Does it matter that that guy was making Paine videos for years before Beck showed one of his videos on his show? Here's one from July, 2008.
http://www.youtube.com/user/Funbobba.../5/pKFKGrmsBDk
My only point is that Beck didn't finance or encourage this guy. He just found it on the internet and showed it on his show. I think that point is relevant, as you implied Beck was speaking of insurrection through his paid actor.