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Glenn Beck apology: Admits making 'one of the worst analogies of all time'
Glenn Beck does not have a reputation for admitting mistakes, but after his recent comments on the radio comparing Reform Judaism to Islamic Extremism, he apologized on his Feb. 24 program, tail tucked firmly between his legs.
Mediaite reports that, in an effort to "guard [his] credibility," Beck opened the show by addressing the criticism he'd drawn since making the inflammatory comments.
"I've always told you to do your own homework," he says. "And, in this case, I didn't do enough homework."
He also says it was "one of the worst analogies of all time" and agreed with those who'd labeled his comments as "ignorant."
Not everyone is appeased though. Mediaite also has a response from Jewish Funds for Justice, the organization Beck was speaking of when he made his initial comments.
"Glenn Beck's apology for comparing Reform Judaism to "Radicalized Islam" is welcome but incomplete," reads the statement. "Glenn Beck's characterization of Reform Judaism is in keeping with his longstanding hostility toward people who see their faith linked to pursuing the common good."
Could we possibly be getting a second apology from Beck?
Mediaite reports that, in an effort to "guard [his] credibility," Beck opened the show by addressing the criticism he'd drawn since making the inflammatory comments.
"I've always told you to do your own homework," he says. "And, in this case, I didn't do enough homework."
He also says it was "one of the worst analogies of all time" and agreed with those who'd labeled his comments as "ignorant."
Not everyone is appeased though. Mediaite also has a response from Jewish Funds for Justice, the organization Beck was speaking of when he made his initial comments.
"Glenn Beck's apology for comparing Reform Judaism to "Radicalized Islam" is welcome but incomplete," reads the statement. "Glenn Beck's characterization of Reform Judaism is in keeping with his longstanding hostility toward people who see their faith linked to pursuing the common good."
Could we possibly be getting a second apology from Beck?
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Why doesn't this guy just fade away? It seems he can't stop from putting his foot in his mouth as well as spewing right wing filth!
SOUNDS LIKE A NICE ENOUGH APOLOGY TO ME. HE NORMALLY IS A STRONG SUPPORTER OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE.
i LIKE HOW YOU POSTED THAT OTHER TARD'S RANT, BUT REJECCTED MINE... NICE GOING FASCISTS.
Well... I can see that Denise is on top of her liberal duties... Criticize everyone and anyone that doesn't think the same as you do... Well what about Keith Olbermann's stupid left-wing garbage? Rachel Maddow? Rosie O'Donnell? I don't see you ******** about those fuckheads... Hypocrisy is a fast-spreading disease.
Great, now he only needs to apologize for his entire career, quit, and shut the hell up the rest of his life and everything will be forgiven....
Although I totally disagree with your politics, it saddens me that you felt the need to apologize. Helen Thomas was apparently right.
Rabbi Marvin Hier should be allowed to double ***** slap Beck.
Glenn Beck is not even close to a pragmatist like Reform Judaists. He is more like Radical Islam than most!!! Reform Judaism is progressive and that is the only reason he made the comparison! In Glenn Beck's mind progressive=evil