Mediator: Beck vs Maddow

Okay, some things reach a certain point of ridiculous, and the Beck vs. Maddow fiasco is one of them. Now, I may be a little biased in my assessment of this situation as I am both a Glenn Beck fan and not a believer in global warming, but the back and forth on this issue with Bill Nye, climate change, Al Gore, and lying is just a bit… well… ridiculous.

Firstly, Rachel Maddow did in fact cut Glenn Beck’s comments on Bill Nye short. She also did in fact use clips of conservatives who were for the most part joking. These people have made no secret that they believe climate change is a bunch of bull, however all of them know perfectly well that one storm doesn’t prove anything. They’re just using it as a great excuse to make fun of Al Gore, because let’s face it, he’s a fun target for conservatives. Most of us don’t like him, and never will. Get over it, Maddow.

Secondly, in Glenn Beck’s pod cast he edited it (in my opinion) more for time than content. Yes, he edited out the clips. He edited them out because the important part was what Maddow herself said and the issue of the clips had been addressed in an earlier episode of his radio show. He was not cherry-picking her comments. The pod casts are meant to be short blips about a topic, not the next great Hollywood blockbuster.

Thirdly, ENOUGH ALREADY. Okay, so Beck made fun of Bill Nye in the original radio segment. He did not say anything about Maddow herself or her views. Why, precisely, did Maddow then engage in this ridiculous he-said/she-said battle of the broadcasts? Being a confrontational person myself, I would probably have reacted to her attack the same was as Beck. However, I implore Beck to drop the Maddow topic, just because it isn’t worth responding. These people will never agree with you, even if you argue with them till you turn blue. Hell--- and most of the Atlantic--- will have to freeze over before they give in.

Finally, I think my biggest beef with Maddow’s comments is her wonderful little run-down of how she gets death-threats from Beck’s fans. Really? Seriously? I’m sure he gets nothing but warm, cuddly Hallmark greeting cards from your fans. (Oh, by the way, that’s a joke, for any of the liberals that happen to be reading this). There are nutcases out there. Every movement has its loonies and its fringe. However, I can assure you Ms. Maddow, that most of Glenn Beck’s fans and/or regular viewers, do not think he is the second coming.

This whole he-said/she-said debate is stupid. Conservatives are within their rights to make fun of global warming/climate change and yes, Al Gore. Liberals are within their rights to believe the conservatives are wrong and to make fun of them for it. However, for Nye to say either side is unpatriotic over this stupid, unproven theory is wrong. Whether or not you feel the need to save the planet has nothing to do with the love and loyalty you feel for your country, nor should it. End of discussion.