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Shufflingdead > Things of the Week > Shameful Human of the Week
Glenn Beck
The Shameful Human of the Week is Glenn Beck, yeah, another CNN personality, another shrill, obnoxious, hyper conservative sensationalist. Beck's show on CNN Headline News isn't so much news or even opinion really, it's more like a clusterfuck of ranting, circle jerks with guests, and vague attempts at stale comedy through unprofessional short animations.
What's especially infuriating about Beck though, is ever since this thing between Israel and Hezbollah started, he's been convinced (or at least, he pretends to be convinced for the sake of ratings) that this is the beginning of World War III. I'll admit, the Middle East has, perhaps, looked a little more precarious than usual. I also understand that there was a brief window where many conservatives in the media were hyping this "World War III" thing, but Beck hasn't been able to let it go. Even now that there is a cease fire agreement in place, he's still convinced that not just war, but perhaps even the end of civilization, is coming.
Mr. Beck needs to realize that "World War" is not a rank applied to certain wars just because they end up involving a lot of countries. The names of wars evolve over time once the nature of the conflict has become obvious; history writes the names of war. I should also note that the chance of something that could possibly be labeled a "World War" breaking out in the near future is extremely fucking unlikely. There is conflict, war, terrorist activity, and dictatorial posturing every year, and that lumping them all together to prove some sign of the apocalypse is nothing more than evidence of the furthering slide of journalistic integrity.
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