adap2k
11-26-2007, 01:04 AM
Columbus,Ohio book signing appearance of Glen Beck.
Hello Everyone!! I returned from the Columbus,Ohio book signing appearance of Glen Beck.
I wanted to update you all w/ my experience;
I arrived, driving in just ahead of the big yellow Beck bus to the Borders Bookstore. Already assembled in the crisp night air were a solid number of the Ron Paul Freedom Patriots! I didn't get the actual count, but my view was in the area of aprx. 30-40, all with their signs and slimjims. As I was unaware of the distance restriction in regards to holding the signs, I approached the front doors of the store, where I was told I must stand back w/ the others present. It was about 50 feet from the doors, either side. When I stepped back to the others I handed off my sign, because I wanted to be upfront- inside, w/ my Ron Paul button and slimjims. So when I came back to the doors there were police still standing there, they first told me I had to stand off again, I then said ,I wanted to go into the store, the officer looked me over for any sort of material, I again stated that I wanted to enter the bookstore at which time they gave me the ok.
I went immediately to the front of the area set up for Glen Beck,it was taped off, there were apprx 600 folks standing in a line that snaked itself all the way throughout the store. There was a strong presence of police and store security in addition to Glen Becks personal security team.
I took up positioning myself directly in Glen Becks line of vision about 12' so that everytime he turned to acknowledge someone w/ a book to sign, he would see I was a Ron Paul Patriot.
Just about everyone there had their cameras,except for me, :( , so I stood quietly there observing the peoples reactions to meeting him, he being cordial in greeting them.
It was about twenty minutes into standing there that a young man, Cory, stepped up to openly ask Mr.Beck a question, behind the taped line, he also had a camera phone w/a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR6rZtomgUM)I believe-I will try to state it,as best I can remember, 'So Glen, can you tell us how you have profitted by using Ron Paul... ',I know there were a couple of other words in there but before he could finish, the whole secrity staff immediately went into action getting the young man removed from the store. BUT...and I realize that Borders is on private property, which is why they can stifle what is said, in addition that's how you can control and monitor what is only going to be your crowd.
What happened next, is I believe to be the REAL Glen Beck showing his TRUE self, a person who has a contempt for, if not an arrogant attitude of conditional, restricted, Freedom of Speech. As the young man was being removed, Glen Beck stopped signing books ,stepped back raised his arms and w/ a smirk began applauding , looking to the others to acknowledge and join by enthusiastic applause, there were a couple of people who yelled out ,'yeah get him out of here!! Lots of snickering and laughs. Then Mr.Beck made a shrugged shoulder , hands out to his sides, silly face. WOW!!
'
I continued to stand patiently and I could tell the security was only waiting for me to say something or try to approach the secured area, but I smiled and waited, behind the taped line. There was a person who was in line w/ a book that I heard ask Beck when he was going to have Ron Paul on his program, Becks reply was he has tried numerous times to do just that.
While I stood there a man(about 30's) came up behind me and started in asking another person beside him, 'yeah did you see all those people standing outside, they are those conspiracy wack jobs ,they need to all be trucked to a 'special place',that guy was w/them.
I turned and asked him if he had ever read the U.S. Constitution, especially the part that covers Freedom of Speech? After all the young man was simply, exercising his Right in the Constitution? Simply asking a question. This mans' answer truly tells the state of the Beck mindset-'That wasn't free Speech, he was talking' terrorist talk, and all those Ron People out there are all smoking some weird Bong stuff, they are radicals!'
When I turned to look him in the eye, smiling, he saw that I was wearing my Ron Paul button, he didn't have anything else to say.
The young man, Cory, was back up front w/in a few minutes, and then made a statement" You know Mr. Beck, We the People, will have our Revolution, with the security once again quickly grabbing him this time w/his arms put up behind his back, and out of the store. Somone in the gathering said outloud-They need to Taze that bro!!! Seriously, there were laughs all around folks!!! Did you hear that??!!!Because he asked a question, yes, perhaps an uncomfortable one,
he should get TAZED??!!!!
I waited until all apprx. 600 folks had gone through w/ their ticket to be in this line, I wasn't going to be accused of jumping in and denying the fan club their moment, as it was going on
8:00pm, the staff were getting the last of the signings up to Beck, so at the end of the line I stepped in and was first asked if I was having a book signed, I said I had something else with me for Mr. Beck , I stepped up quickly and I was warmly received by Mr.Beck who took my hand, I told him 'Hello Glen, my name is Mellissa Kennedy,from the Columbus Ron PauL meetup group and I am here to thank you for reminding America why we need Ron Paul. May I ask if you would sign something for me ,even if its not your book? I handed him my Ron Paul Slimjims, he took them and glanced at them, then back at me, smiling, kinda like, well ok, he then proceeded to sign them, as he signed them he said"You know...I really have tried numerous times to get Ron Paul to agree to coming on the show, but he has refused time and again.'
I stated to Mr.Beck,' I think you know Ron Paul is always willing to have a open and civil discussion on any of the issues and if you would give him that opportunity, I believe you'd get a positive answer.
So I hope that you try again, in all civility. Thank You Mr.Beck. ' As I turned to leave, he took me by the back of my arm , I turned and he said ,"Thank You, Mellissa, for being so reasonable while you've been standing here, I noticed ,and I truly appreciate it!
I know that there were some things that I wanted to say, but by biding my time and tongue, I was able to approach the man up front with my comments and who knows, if enough of us along the way get that moment to quietly yet firmly put out the truth it may start a chain reaction . So here's to making our presence seen and heard bringing the message of HOPE. :( I couldn't find the cookies, to bring along. Maybe someone else can remember them at their stop of his tour.
Mellissa Kennedy,from the Columbus Ron PauL meetup group (http://ronpaul.meetup.com/151/messages/http://ronpaul.meetup.com/151/messages/)
Hello Everyone!! I returned from the Columbus,Ohio book signing appearance of Glen Beck.
I wanted to update you all w/ my experience;
I arrived, driving in just ahead of the big yellow Beck bus to the Borders Bookstore. Already assembled in the crisp night air were a solid number of the Ron Paul Freedom Patriots! I didn't get the actual count, but my view was in the area of aprx. 30-40, all with their signs and slimjims. As I was unaware of the distance restriction in regards to holding the signs, I approached the front doors of the store, where I was told I must stand back w/ the others present. It was about 50 feet from the doors, either side. When I stepped back to the others I handed off my sign, because I wanted to be upfront- inside, w/ my Ron Paul button and slimjims. So when I came back to the doors there were police still standing there, they first told me I had to stand off again, I then said ,I wanted to go into the store, the officer looked me over for any sort of material, I again stated that I wanted to enter the bookstore at which time they gave me the ok.
I went immediately to the front of the area set up for Glen Beck,it was taped off, there were apprx 600 folks standing in a line that snaked itself all the way throughout the store. There was a strong presence of police and store security in addition to Glen Becks personal security team.
I took up positioning myself directly in Glen Becks line of vision about 12' so that everytime he turned to acknowledge someone w/ a book to sign, he would see I was a Ron Paul Patriot.
Just about everyone there had their cameras,except for me, :( , so I stood quietly there observing the peoples reactions to meeting him, he being cordial in greeting them.
It was about twenty minutes into standing there that a young man, Cory, stepped up to openly ask Mr.Beck a question, behind the taped line, he also had a camera phone w/a video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR6rZtomgUM)I believe-I will try to state it,as best I can remember, 'So Glen, can you tell us how you have profitted by using Ron Paul... ',I know there were a couple of other words in there but before he could finish, the whole secrity staff immediately went into action getting the young man removed from the store. BUT...and I realize that Borders is on private property, which is why they can stifle what is said, in addition that's how you can control and monitor what is only going to be your crowd.
What happened next, is I believe to be the REAL Glen Beck showing his TRUE self, a person who has a contempt for, if not an arrogant attitude of conditional, restricted, Freedom of Speech. As the young man was being removed, Glen Beck stopped signing books ,stepped back raised his arms and w/ a smirk began applauding , looking to the others to acknowledge and join by enthusiastic applause, there were a couple of people who yelled out ,'yeah get him out of here!! Lots of snickering and laughs. Then Mr.Beck made a shrugged shoulder , hands out to his sides, silly face. WOW!!
'
I continued to stand patiently and I could tell the security was only waiting for me to say something or try to approach the secured area, but I smiled and waited, behind the taped line. There was a person who was in line w/ a book that I heard ask Beck when he was going to have Ron Paul on his program, Becks reply was he has tried numerous times to do just that.
While I stood there a man(about 30's) came up behind me and started in asking another person beside him, 'yeah did you see all those people standing outside, they are those conspiracy wack jobs ,they need to all be trucked to a 'special place',that guy was w/them.
I turned and asked him if he had ever read the U.S. Constitution, especially the part that covers Freedom of Speech? After all the young man was simply, exercising his Right in the Constitution? Simply asking a question. This mans' answer truly tells the state of the Beck mindset-'That wasn't free Speech, he was talking' terrorist talk, and all those Ron People out there are all smoking some weird Bong stuff, they are radicals!'
When I turned to look him in the eye, smiling, he saw that I was wearing my Ron Paul button, he didn't have anything else to say.
The young man, Cory, was back up front w/in a few minutes, and then made a statement" You know Mr. Beck, We the People, will have our Revolution, with the security once again quickly grabbing him this time w/his arms put up behind his back, and out of the store. Somone in the gathering said outloud-They need to Taze that bro!!! Seriously, there were laughs all around folks!!! Did you hear that??!!!Because he asked a question, yes, perhaps an uncomfortable one,
he should get TAZED??!!!!
I waited until all apprx. 600 folks had gone through w/ their ticket to be in this line, I wasn't going to be accused of jumping in and denying the fan club their moment, as it was going on
8:00pm, the staff were getting the last of the signings up to Beck, so at the end of the line I stepped in and was first asked if I was having a book signed, I said I had something else with me for Mr. Beck , I stepped up quickly and I was warmly received by Mr.Beck who took my hand, I told him 'Hello Glen, my name is Mellissa Kennedy,from the Columbus Ron PauL meetup group and I am here to thank you for reminding America why we need Ron Paul. May I ask if you would sign something for me ,even if its not your book? I handed him my Ron Paul Slimjims, he took them and glanced at them, then back at me, smiling, kinda like, well ok, he then proceeded to sign them, as he signed them he said"You know...I really have tried numerous times to get Ron Paul to agree to coming on the show, but he has refused time and again.'
I stated to Mr.Beck,' I think you know Ron Paul is always willing to have a open and civil discussion on any of the issues and if you would give him that opportunity, I believe you'd get a positive answer.
So I hope that you try again, in all civility. Thank You Mr.Beck. ' As I turned to leave, he took me by the back of my arm , I turned and he said ,"Thank You, Mellissa, for being so reasonable while you've been standing here, I noticed ,and I truly appreciate it!
I know that there were some things that I wanted to say, but by biding my time and tongue, I was able to approach the man up front with my comments and who knows, if enough of us along the way get that moment to quietly yet firmly put out the truth it may start a chain reaction . So here's to making our presence seen and heard bringing the message of HOPE. :( I couldn't find the cookies, to bring along. Maybe someone else can remember them at their stop of his tour.
Mellissa Kennedy,from the Columbus Ron PauL meetup group (http://ronpaul.meetup.com/151/messages/http://ronpaul.meetup.com/151/messages/)