Hundreds of thousands of people were at a Glenn Beck rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C. His primary guest speaker was Sarah Palin.
Beck asked people to “Help us restore traditional American values.” He is also quoted as saying, “We must restore America and restore her honor.” .
I did not know that America’s values or honor had ended or was reduced. I was happy to learn that there were few political banners or signs at the rally. What does this all mean? What are his intentions?
There is something very eerie about this situation. The Associated Press reporter wrote, “Beck put a heavy religious cast on nearly all his remarks, sounding at times like an evangelical preacher.”
Other than his commentary that “America today begins to turn back to God” I do not know his intentions. Television reporters have been unable to provide any more insight than the vague AP report.
Sarah Palin recognized three soldiers who sacrificed both body and mind in their service to the country. That message was clearer than Beck’s but brought nothing new to the stories of soldier sacrifices. Her speech can be seen at Salon.com.
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