Although my more mundane interests are more along the line of tech support, minecraft, fishing, etc. I think it is time to start delving into other areas of interest that concern my country. The United States of America. My first post is going to center around an individual that has high praise, horrid hatred, and everything in between. Mr. Glenn Beck.

Let's start out by getting rid of the constant drivel from both sides of the argument and look at the facts of any given situation. The most simple way is to take a look or listen to what the person of interest has stated about their purpose over time.

After watching and listening to over a year's worth of programming from Glenn Beck's radio and TV programs I personally can draw the following conclusion right off the bat. Mr. Beck is first and foremost an outstanding entrepreneur. From the time he left FOX to his current state of affairs he has managed to create a growing media company, research and development company, charity foundations, and more. Full schedule radio programs. A Television network that is now widely available on satellite and cable networks. It is interesting to see what one man that has surrounded himself with like minded people has been able to accomplish.

Now for the meat of the matter: Glenn Beck seems to be the recipient of all sorts of negative review and what interests me most about this is reading through the comments section of his online news site The Blaze.  While one would expect the 'left' and the 'main stream media' to be critical or even denigrating, especially as Glenn heads down a more 'God-centric' path, it is almost comical to see how the religious side of the population is coming out against Glenn as well. One would think that the unifying message that Mr. Beck seems to send to all faiths to join together is not sitting well with many. Another is that although Glenn is performing overwhelming events to bring attention to American History and God as he sees it, it is not 'Godly' enough for them. Somehow Glenn is failing both sides although he continues to grow as a company and a man which in turn seems to infuriate everyone all the more.

In my opinion, Glenn Beck seems to be a smart businessman, who has strong beliefs and applies them to his business model. Although he is in fact bent on changing the world, he constantly reminds us that he is an entertainer and storyteller. Through those talents he is attempting to restore factual histories and in his mind, a need for faith in God. Translation for the secular is a need for restoration of morals and values toward one another as handed down from the forefathers of our nation. Whether any of us agree with him or not; influential and more importantly, good people are gravitating toward him. Personally, I hope that continues because my countrymen and women could use more of that.

We the people need to shed our judgmental egos and stop to think about what others are trying to tell us. Have a conversation instead of a rant. I believe the conversations that most changed me were the ones I watched between Glenn, Penn Jillette  and others that may have been present on some occasions. When any man can stop and have a discussion who he adamantly disagrees with, but still have a meaningful outcome? That man gains a lot of respect from me. For I have found few (I so appreciate those few) that were willing to have an intelligent conversation rather than a one sided argument.

So I say thank you Mr. Beck for keeping an open mind. Although we don't always agree, I am a fan if for nothing else - I have sure learned a lot of American History that I have indeed fact checked that I never knew before.