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Why Does Glenn Beck Hate the World Cup?

Beck rejects soccer because his idealized 'real America'—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well, says Nation sports editor Dave Zirin.

The Nation on Grit TV

June 18, 2010

 "Beck rejects soccer because his idealized ‘real America’—in all its monochromatic glory—rejects it as well."  Dave Zirin, sports editor for The Nation, says that and a whole lot more in his commentary on why Glenn Beck—and the rest of the Right—hates World Cup soccer.

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