Mr. Chapin – Some important corrections.
First, Beck is not a Conservative. He is a Libertarian. That means he is not on the Right, but very much in the Center.
Second, you are guilty of snobbery. You don’t like his style, because it reeks of the common man. It is SUPPOSED to. He educates the common man in things that are normally beyond them, and he does it in an entertaining way that keeps their attention. This is why his show is so tremendously successful. People are entertained AND educated. He is doing more good for this country than anyone.
Beck is extremely learned in American history. He is able to quote from memory passages from the Federalist Papers, and various classical references. Don’t be fooled by the “Aw, shucks” demeanor. He has a sharp, educated mind.
His coming to FOX was a Godsend. He used to be on CNN lined up against Hannity and Colmes. His show just wasn’t all that. The guests were so dreary, and he was a little more sober, even dolorous. He really didn’t appeal much to the CNN audience. But when he took his act to FOX, instant success ensued. He was unchained.
He appeals across the spectrum. I think he is converting more people to right-thinking than everyone else combined. So, don’t dismiss his bumpkin-ness the way the elites dismiss Palin’s similar bumpkin-ness. These are very powerful people, as they represent the values of traditional middle-America. They both have very large, devoted followings.
