South Jordan, Utah Kim Coleman believes this Friday the 13th is her lucky day.
That's because Coleman is gathering with more than 800 of her closest friends, including
U.S. Congressman Jason Chaffetz, to watch media personality Glenn Beck address his faithful listeners for the national "We Surround Them" event.
Coleman organized her local event, vto be held at Noah's in South Jordan, through the social networking site www.meetup.com. It is just one of many groups of Beck fans hosting viewing parties across the nation.
Though the event takes place at 3 p.m., the turnout could still exceed Noah's capacity. Many group members plan to take off work early or bring their entire family.
Coleman said she was not surprised by the overwhelming response. Beck has a huge fan base in Utah, and Coleman said many people she knows share his feelings of frustration with country's direction.
http://www.sltrib.com/valleywest/ci_11888818 The Congressman traitor Jason Chaffetz.ASHEVILLE – Marlene Drake is frustrated and angry at the direction the country is going.
“I feel the government has let us all down by trying to control our lives in every way,” said Drake, of Fairview. “I think it's time for people to stand up for their rights.”
Drake attended a local gathering Friday to watch a Fox News broadcast hosted by nationally syndicated radio talk show host Glenn Beck. About 275 packed into a conference room at the Holiday Inn on Smoky Park Highway to watch Beck on a projection television.
The Asheville watching party was one of many nationwide who watched Beck lay out the nine principles and 12 values of his “We Surround Them” movement.
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009903140336Amarillo, TX Borders, banks and bailouts top the list of reasons why hundreds of local people are standing up to Washington while trying to encourage their fellow Americans.
Glenn Beck wants his supporters to know they are not alone in their conservative values, which is why thousands around the world, including hundreds here in Amarillo, gathered to watch his show Friday.
More than two hundred strong in Amarillo, they have a stern message for Washington: "we're fed up, you listen to us because you work for us, or we're gonna get rid of you," says Jan Rollins, a supporter.
And a hopeful one to other Americans: "there are a lot of conservatives that don't stand up for themselves so I hope this will bind us together and encourage one another," says Savanah Smith, another supporter.
http://www.newschannel10.com/Global/story.asp?S=10004947San Diego, CA Local conservatives turned out at Oggi's in Carmel Mountain Ranch Friday, as part of a new Glenn Beck meet-up group.
760 KFMB was there to host the first of a series of "We Surround Them" events.
Beck's fox news broadcast aired live during the event.
Members say "We Surround Them" is designed to unite conservatives who feel disillusioned with the government.
"Woken up us conservative-voiced people who have been quiet, and we've been overtaken, and we all feel very lost and our government is out of control and we're all gathering today so that we can unite," said Group Organizer Stephanie Jahn.
http://www.cbs8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10004830Rexburg, Idaho Hundreds of people showed up at a local movie theater Friday to show their support for a national broadcast presented on Fox News by Glenn Beck.
Close to 500 people arrived at The Rex Theater to watch a special edition of the Glenn Beck show called "We Surround Them".
Through the program Beck reached out to Americans who have become so disenchanted with politics and government that they have stopped participating completely.
A week ago a former campaign manager in Rexburg realized hundreds of people in the community wanted to watch Beck's special program. He contacted the Rex theatre to see if they could help. The theater offered the showing free of charge to the public.
All age groups poured into the theater Friday afternoon. The crowds filled four theaters.
http://www.localnews8.com/Global/story.asp?S=10004666&nav=menu554_1_1West Melbourne, Florida Inside the restaurant and outside in the parking lot, people rallied at the Mighty Mushroom restaurant to watch talk-show host Glenn Beck unveil a plan to "renew America and recommit to America's values," the popular talk show host said.
Beck talked about the plan, based on nine principles and 12 values of the "We Surround Them" theme, during his Friday show on Fox News.
Hundreds of Brevard County residents gathered in the West Melbourne spot, in addition to three other locations in the county to hear Beck.
"We want to get out that we are not sitting back and doing nothing. We may be a minority, but that doesn't mean we have to be silent. We still have a voice," said Republican Barbara Chandler, 59, of Palm Bay, who attended the viewing with some members of her family.
Chandler said she believes personal freedoms are under threat, and that the government is "on the wrong path" and heading toward socialism.
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20090314/NEWS01/903140316/1006Linden, Utah LINDON -- From a party palace in Lindon, to a pizza parlor in Alpine, to gatherings at private residences across Utah County and the nation, fans of conservative political commentator and TV host Glenn Beck assembled for a town hall meeting.
Under the moniker "We Surround Them," Beck gathered the faithful on a national TV broadcast on the Fox News Channel that was a political/religious presentation, with a hint of multilevel marketing flavor thrown in for good measure.
"This is your country. You're still in control, but it seems that no one gets it," he said. "The real power to change America's course still resides with you. You are the secret. You are the answer."
Beck became teary-eyed in parts of the airing, and the emotion appeared to be genuine.
"I'm turning into a frickin' televangelist," he said jokingly at one point in the broadcast.
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