A discussion of personal politics is a good way to create anger and hostility in a group that, otherwise, has a friendly and supportive rapport.
Saying that, and knowing that on a gun forum, my views may be in the minority, I'll have to take sides with Ray and state that in my opinion, Beck et al. are reactionary, delusional firebrands who will manipulate facts to elicit emotional responses from their viewers. I've reached an age where I don't want someone to tell me what or how to believe, but rather to give me the facts and let me draw my own conclusions. Fox news and their minions insult my intelligence.
But hey... I do like you guys, left, right or independent.
Cheers,
C