Now estimates of Glenn Beck rally run between 300,000 to a million
Posted on | August 29, 2010 | 1 Comment
I find it interesting and quite telling that you felt the need to state the following: “My take is this was not about Glenn Beck, it was about the people who came from far and near.” Perhaps this was a Freudian slip, as I have often wondered how much of Mr. Beck’s outpouring of concern is truly about this country or is it about him? In my humble opinion, Mr. Beck’s actions exploit the desperation and frustration that people are feeling as they attempt to navigate through the economic and social crises that we, as a nation, currently face. I feel this way, because of Mr. Beck’s unbridled and demonstratively dramatic manner seems staged.
So enough said about the personality/performance in question…. I have learned to shy away from those who ‘avoid the big picture,’ or who muddle the main issues. Consequently, I rely on my God-given discernment. When someone publicly “TEACHES” the Word of God or attempts to distort or confuse Constitutional truth, I ‘see a red flag.’ A conscientious teacher should know what Our Constitution actually says and speak its total truth in context.
The purpose of this reply is not to insult Mr. Beck in anyway. However, there are major aspects of the Constitution and historical data Mr. Beck will not entertain. There are critical areas in Our Constitution that many reporters in the mainstream media will not investigate or address. Mr. Lou Dobbs courageously spoke out; on Article 2 Section 1 Clause 5; the presidential ineligibility issue. His patriotism and quest for truth led to unprecedented persecution; his home being fired upon, and his forced resignation [dismissal?] from CNN. Moreover, I salute and applaud Mr. Dobb’s patriotism and his courage. Therefore, I urge you, Mr. Beck, to rebuke the spirit of fear because it is not coming from God and stand up for our Constitution and what is morally right! Beck’s refusal to acknowledge this important Constitutional issue causes major alarm for those of us who are perceptive of his overt ridicule, disregard, and mockery of these fundamental issues. Beck’s complete dereliction of Constitutional concern, duty, and authority became crystal clear during his radio interview with Peter Boyle. Mr. Beck back peddled on the presidential ineligibility issue after being cornered and pressured for his concrete position.
We, patriots, need the support from all media outlets regarding the presidential ineligibility issue, and Glenn Beck just will NOT touch it. Impress me, Mr. Beck, and teach the full truth of Our Constitution. It is a disgrace to Our Founding Fathers, when you “cherry pick” Constitutional issues for ratings and/or personal gain. If you were truly “FAIR and BALANCED,” you would give equal air time to the lawyers who are fighting for justice regarding questions surrounding the charges of presidential ineligibility. It would be a tremendous public service if you would invite all interested parties to appear on your show to inform and educate your viewing audience on these critical issues in detail. I challenge you, Mr. Beck, prove me wrong that this is not about you; it is about saving our great nation.
Restoring Honor Rally Draws Half A Million By Dr. Richard Swier
I attended the Restoring Honor rally at the Lincoln Memorial and was overwhelmed by the turn out and dignity of the event. My take is this was not about Glenn Beck, it was about the people who came from far and near.
There are a number of estimates of how many people actually attended Restoring Honor. NBC estimates 300,000 and Congresswoman Michele Bachmann is saying one million attended. I would conservatively estimate half a million people were there. The attendees covered every inch of the Mall from the Lincoln Memorial all the way to the Washington Monument. It was standing room only on a clear and warm day.
Based on the dozens of interviews I did, there were many people there who never attended a rally in their lives. Young and old, every ethnicity and many working families with young children. What was most impressive is that there were no political signs, except those carried by half a dozen out of place protestors.
The mood of the event was uplifting and positive. The speeches were less important than the real Americans who attended. I stayed in Rockville, Maryland and went to the Metro station to go to the event. When I arrived at 7:30 a.m. there were thousands of people waiting patiently in line to purchase tickets and get on the Metro. After an hour and a half wait the Metro staff just opened up the gates and let everyone ride to Washington, D.C. for free. I do not know if this was a first but it gives you the idea of how this rally nearly shut down the Metro ticket purchasing system.
Once on the mall I noticed people from across America in attendance. From Oklahoma to Texas to Florida to Pennsylvania, they came just to be there for a short three hours. They came to make a statement and they certainly did. They came to be seen and by being seen be heard. It was amazing.
The Al Sharpton counter demonstration according to the Washington Post was a flop with only a few hundred marching. I believe it would have done more for the memory of Dr. King if Al would have joined with Glenn Beck to restore honor in America. That is what Americans crave. The end of this partisan bickering and the coming together of Americans in the name of good is the answer. Reverend King was a man of God and God was the subject of this rally. How appropriate.
As a retired U.S. Army officer I held fast to a sense of duty, honor and country. That is the spirit of the 9/28 event. Well done Glenn!
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Videography by Barbara Rosenfeld 

August 30th, 2010 @ 6:59 am
Here is a video of the Canadian Geese
Fly-over at the Rally.. Very poignant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HASL_ry3Ae8