Glenn
Beck is under fire for his connection to a precious metals seller that is
ripping off American people, according to critics.
In
a report released Wednesday, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) called for an
investigation into Goldline's alliance with conservative personalities. Weiner
claims that Goldline sells gold coins for 90 percent over melt value and some
radio and television hosts are aiding in the scam.
Highlighted
in Weiner's report are names such as Glenn Beck, Fred Thompson, Dennis Miller,
Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Lars Larson, Michael Smerconish, Monica Crowley and
Mike Huckabee. All are on the Goldline's payroll.
Weiner complained that Goldline had
formed "an unholy alliance" with conservative commentators who
suggest gold as "the only safe investment alternative for consumers who
want to safeguard their livelihoods."
“Goldline sponsors talk shows during which the hosts praise investment
in gold. When the show then cuts to commercial break, viewers are treated to an
advertisement from Goldline," Weiner's report said.
Beck
recommends Goldline but advises viewers to pray for guidance on which company
to trust.
“Call
Goldline, study it out, pray on it. If it's right thing for you, then do it….
Find the people that you trust. The people I trust are the people at
Goldline," Beck said in one advertisment.
Beck
likened Weiner's report to McCarthy-style tactics. "This is, again,
another arm of this administration coming out to try to shut me down. Any
sponsor that stays with me now they're targeting through -- you want to talk
about the McCarthy era, look at what this country is becoming!" exclaimed
Beck on his radio show.
MSNBC's
Dylan Ratigan ripped Beck Wednesday for his support of the company. "Glenn
Beck and Goldline are largely snake oil salesmen and scumbags trying to create
money for themselves at the expensive everybody in this country," warned
Ratigan.
Watch
MSNBC's Dylan Ratigan on Glenn Beck and Goldline here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_J_YzqYHWDA
Enjoy Kanye's Gold Digger while you read this story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REYOJDANQ0k
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