While FNC’s The O’Reilly Factor this week has been featuring portions of Bill O’Reilly’s interview with Barack Obama which stands out as being more challenging to the Democratic candidate than those interviews conducted by the more liberal mainstream media, it is noteworthy that on Tuesday’s show, during the "Pinheads and Patriots" segment, O’Reilly awarded Michelle Obama the "Patriot" distinction because she danced with Ellen Degeneres during a Monday appearance on her show Ellen. But, by contrast, he then suggested that conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck, co-host of ABC’s The View, may deserve the "Pinhead" dishonor because Hasselbeck recently criticized Michelle Obama for having a list of demands when she appeared on The View, as Hasselbeck spoke at an event praising Cindy McCain. O’Reilly: "I say [Obama and Degeneres are] both patriots because we need all the dancing we can get in America. It lightens the mood. On the pinhead front, I'm not sure about this, so you can decide if View host Elisabeth Hasselbeck was out of bounds at a fundraiser honoring Cindy McCain." Notably, last February, O'Reilly seemed to suggest that conservatives were acting like a "lynching party" for their attacks on Michelle Obama's declaration that "for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country."
On Tuesday's show, after honoring Obama and showing a clip of her dancing with Degeneres, two clips of Hasselbeck were then played which O'Reilly seemed to consider inappropriate:
ELISABETH HASSELBECK CLIP #1: Cindy came into our hair and makeup room fresh as can be, and, unlike another wife of a political candidate who shall remain nameless, she didn't come with a list of topics that we weren't allowed to touch.
HASSELBECK CLIP #2: Nope. That's because she has nothing to hide.
Last February, O’Reilly defended Michelle Obama against criticism over her statement that "for the first time in my adult life, I am proud of my country," and, on The Radio Factor, seemed to suggest that conservatives were acting like a "lynching party" as he expressed his reluctance to criticize Obama over her words:
You know, I have a lot of sympathy for Michelle Obama, for Bill Clinton, for all of these people. Bill Clinton, I have sympathy for him, because they're thrown into a hopper where everybody is waiting for them to make a mistake, so that they can just go and bludgeon them. And, you know, Bill Clinton and I don't agree on a lot of things, and I think I've made that clear over the years, but he's trying to stick up for his wife, and every time the guy turns around, there's another demagogue or another ideologue in his face trying to humiliate him because they're rooting for Obama. That's wrong. And I don't want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there's evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels. If that's how she really feels, that America is a bad country or a flawed nation, whatever, then that's legit. We'll track it down.
Audio can be found here.
Below is a transcript of the relevant comments from the Tuesday, September 9, The O’Reilly Factor:
BILL O'REILLY: Time now for "Pinheads and Patriots." Yesterday Michelle Obama paid Ellen a visit. And you know what that means. Everybody dance now.
[SHOWS CLIP OF MICHELLE OBAMA AND ELLEN DEGENERES DANCING]
O'REILLY: Well, I say they're both patriots because we need all the dancing we can get in America. It lightens the mood. On the pinhead front, I'm not sure about this, so you can decide if "View" host Elisabeth Hasselbeck was out of bounds at a fundraiser honoring Cindy McCain.
ELISABETH HASSELBECK CLIP #1: Cindy came into our hair and makeup room fresh as can be, and, unlike another wife of a political candidate who shall remain nameless, she didn't come with a list of topics that we weren't allowed to touch.
HASSELBECK CLIP #2: Nope. That's because she has nothing to hide.
O'REILLY: All right, you make the call on that.
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BOR is a moron hypocrite
September 12, 2008 - 11:08 ET by balboaBOR is a moron hypocrite who thinks he's a tough guy.
»→ Thanks, bal
September 12, 2008 - 11:11 ET by Cool ArrowI think I know where you're going with this (Jon Stewart, possibly?), but let's hear it anyway.
That's one example. ;-)
September 12, 2008 - 12:13 ET by balboaThat's one example. ;-)
Ocassionally B.O'R
September 12, 2008 - 11:26 ET by Ten7sOcassionally B.O'R makes a good point or conducts a good interview or exposes a real problem/issue. But his stock-and-trade is insipid "ga'cha journalism", and generally, I don't watch.
bal,
September 12, 2008 - 11:27 ET by larry on LIyou finaly said something i can agree with.
That's not what Barack
September 12, 2008 - 11:33 ET by Jack BauerThat's not what Barack Obama says. You're not dissenting from the Chosen One are you?
To the Forced Arugula Labor Kamp with you.
bal
September 12, 2008 - 11:38 ET by MrShyBOR does think of himself as a tough guy, but he's not a moron, and maybe a part-time hypocrite at worst.
I like him a lot more than others around here. I mean, sheesh, he's the only one who's conducted an interview with Obama that actually got to issues and real substance behind his ideas/policies.
He also pain-stakingly works to bring on guests from both sides.
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
I like BOR
September 12, 2008 - 11:45 ET by general companyHe is fearless, just like me.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Come on! Michelle Obama
September 12, 2008 - 12:22 ET by motherbeltCome on!
Michelle Obama is a "patriot" because she danced with Ellen?
And Elisabeth Hasselbeck is a "pinhead" because she said the M-O had subjects she wouldn't discuss?
Some fearless dude! LOL
I hope you are more courageous than that!
Of course, many people come
September 12, 2008 - 12:29 ET by balboaOf course, many people come on these shows with topics they won't discuss. That Cindy didn't doesn't mean she's a better human being or anything.
This is a cop out, by "many
September 12, 2008 - 12:39 ET by general companyThis is a cop out, by "many people" you must mean liberals. Because you know as well as I do that Whoopi and Bahr would had even mention the topics that Cindy did not want to disscuse.
MB, I think Bill has motives behind some of his pandoring, see below for my thoughts. I might be wrong, but it wont be the last time. : ]
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
No, by "many people" I mean
September 12, 2008 - 12:59 ET by balboaNo, by "many people" I mean "people who don't want to discuss certain topics."
Was he fearless when he
September 12, 2008 - 12:36 ET by balboaWas he fearless when he said Bristol's pregnancy was a family matter, and that with Jamie Lynn Spears the parents were at fault?
Sure
September 12, 2008 - 12:42 ET by general companyYes, not only that, but he was right. I dont think Mrs and Mr. Palin are living off of their children
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Ah, so there's one standard
September 12, 2008 - 12:49 ET by balboaAh, so there's one standard for showbiz folks, another for daughters of republican vp nominees.
You said it, not me
September 12, 2008 - 13:00 ET by general companyI guess in some circles it is just fine to exploit your children. I am also sure you got no more info on Miss Spears from Bill then you got about Miss Palin. He went after her cheesy parents,
I have to go now, check back later.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
it's not just a family
September 12, 2008 - 13:22 ET by TruthMongerit's not just a family matter - but so what
it's the parent's responsibility in large part - some goes to her daughter, the father - his family
Palin is equipped with the Christianty necessary to handle this matter positively
Christians are not exempt from hardship, bal
they just learn how to handle it properly
What happened to the
September 12, 2008 - 13:31 ET by balboaWhat happened to the Christianity to keep her out of this situation?
The point is, he called out Spears' parents, but doesn't think the parents are at fault with Palin.
You pretending this was you
September 12, 2008 - 18:58 ET by general companyYou pretending this was you original point is ludicrous. You were closer to the truth when you suggested that there is a difference between a Repub and a Hollywood moron. How much time has the msm spent on defuctional liberals. Do you honestly think that is because there are not that many. Face it, she is getting the attention ONLY because she is part of a prominent Repub family. Funny how the liberals seem to get a pass for being stupid (guess it is exspected),but the conservitivs have to be perfect, is this your double standard? BTW if she were to profess her loyalties to Obama, then they would SFU immediately, and you know it.
The garbage they have been lieing about the Palin family has been nothing short of disgracful, if you cant see this you are blind, if you feel it is justified, then you should quit your constant whining.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
»→ I like him too
September 12, 2008 - 11:56 ET by Cool ArrowBill is pretty much on target when it comes to culture issues.
He shamed Williams and Brokaw into a corner on their appearances on MSNBC.
Tiller the baby killer
Pedophile protection in Vermont.
Decadent invasion of a Catholic Church in San Francisco.
I know there are purists here who can't stand him because he doesn't toe the Anti-Global Warming line, and he attacks the oil companies, but Bill does a lot of good when he sticks to cultural issues.
CA
September 12, 2008 - 12:06 ET by MrShyYeah, I'm sort of amazed how much people around here not only dislike him but almost despise him on an Olbermann-level.
Do people also forget that he takes on the "liberal media bias" on most shows, often leading off his broadcasts with a feature calling out the NYTimes, MSNBC, etc..
He does a lot of good stuff, so I don't get it. Yeah, he's also a blowhard on some level, but he's a TV personality. He also doesn't interrupt guests nearly on a level that others do, like Spitball and any dingbat woman on The View. Olbermann shouts over no one because he conducts a full-on, 1-hour long liberal-driven propaganda circle jerk with 100% left wing guests.
Obama... a total fraud. Palin... a total hottie.
balboa
September 12, 2008 - 11:49 ET by well99I agree.The only thing about BOR I like is his pushing Jessica's Law and beating KOed in the ratings.I cant stand when he talks over someone.Just like a little kid.Him and Geraldo should go to Cali and get married.
Someone must have something new on him
September 13, 2008 - 19:40 ET by PamYes bal, I do think he is a hypocrite, but I also think someone has something new on him..
What was pin headed about Elizabeth's comment? As we just witnessed, they had McCain on and asked whatever they wanted but when Michelle was on, it was scripted..I don't feel sorry for the attacks on Michelle because she doesn't regret what she said. It would be one thing if Eliz was making fun of an outfit or hairdo, as I would have called Liz out, but she was making a valid point.
I have made my call, BOR is the pin head!
I saw that show and Bill
September 12, 2008 - 11:08 ET by LilyPearlI saw that show and Bill O'Reilly has been "spinned" by Obama. I can barely stand to watch O'Reilly anymore. Hasselback did not do anything wrong.
BOR-ing
September 12, 2008 - 11:21 ET by TruthMongerthe guy rarely impresses me
and the hinges always seem a little lose to me
take what you can get from the dude but don't bank on him
kinda like rino McCain actually
I'm kinda with you. He has
September 12, 2008 - 12:05 ET by celatorI'm kinda with you. He has done tough interviews, but he's unpredictable, and certainly has caved in at times interviewing target rich leftist goombas. He's just not my cup of tea. Likes to showboat. Others like him and that's fine. Not me.
The major media report only half the news. Why are they surprised they have only half the potential audience?
Like I suggested below, pay
September 12, 2008 - 12:24 ET by general companyLike I suggested below, pay attention when BOR seems to be pandering. Many times, just like this Hasselback thought, he is keeping a topic alive. What Hasselback said may very well be true, but were else did you hear about it, Bill gets to promote it and avoid conflict, very smart imo.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
GC
September 12, 2008 - 12:32 ET by well99You do have a point.It drives me crazy(short trip) when he talks over guest.If they are answering the question let them.If they are spinning is one thing if they are on subject give them time to finish.I dont care if I agree with them.I want to hear their pov.
The No Brain Zone
September 12, 2008 - 11:12 ET by SickofLibsAfter six+ months of whining, he finally gets to interview the Messiah and gets converted. Go figure.
He is far from converted,
September 12, 2008 - 11:58 ET by general companyHe is far from converted, he even said that his interview made more questions then it answered. He had 40 min, compaire that to what Mrs. Palin is giving Gibson. Bill is just one of the few who tries not to influance the debate, he knows smart folks are watching and they will make up their OWN minds. BOR is very importaint right now. Who else is going to keep the debate relivent. This pinhead thing is just a distraction. Every time this thought of Hasselbacks is aired, regaurless of the context, who does it hurt?
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
GC, to clarify, I was being
September 12, 2008 - 12:13 ET by SickofLibsGC, to clarify, I was being facetious. BOR is the only one going out of his way to remain somewhat neutral, which he demonstrates by his choice of guests. He IS getting really overbearing lately tho.
But please, Bill, enough with the Dick Morris already. How much more publicity does this guy's book need? Dick: just do an infommercial if you must.
Yea Dick must be on
September 12, 2008 - 12:25 ET by general companyYea Dick must be on retainer.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Wake Up BOR
September 12, 2008 - 11:12 ET by GothampcEllen, the lesbian pushing for gay marriage is a Patriot? Because she can dance?
Will BOR's next book be...
September 12, 2008 - 11:24 ET by goldenthroat"The Gay Culture Warrior?"
"The sun's not going down, the horizon's moving up!" - Firesign Theatre
Who wrote that O'Reilly is conservative?
September 12, 2008 - 11:14 ET by ChrisMillsI don't think anyone should be overly surprised by this move. Bill O'Reilly has gone after "Big Oil" in a hard core unjustified way. He seems to be anti-business in a broader sense too.
It all speaks to one more liberal media myth that Fox News is conservative. If anything they're just what they say - balanced. They just appear conservative in contract the rest of the TV news outlets, which are fringe leftist.
So now, dancing is
September 12, 2008 - 11:14 ET by Indiana JoeSo now, dancing is "patriotic?" Does Bill have evidence that Hasselbeck has never danced?
Geez, talk about setting the bar low!
BOR seems well on his way to irrelevance.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
O'Reilly isn't a Republican
September 12, 2008 - 11:18 ET by smartestmaninamericaWhy should we expect him to act like one.
Bill
September 12, 2008 - 11:18 ET by rick007Whoes looking out for you? It sure isn't Bill Oreilly.
The only thing he is looking out for is his bank account.
I watched him for awhile and got his number pretty quick.
Oreilly
September 12, 2008 - 11:25 ET by rick007Bills after big oil?
Remember what Guliani said about dipping water from one side of the bucket?
If you have any braines at all you then see the water on both sides goes down. LOL
Where in the Constitution does it say Goverment can tell private buisness hoe to run their buisnesses.
The reason Big Oil is so powerful is because of inaction over the years to produce Alt. energy. The Dems are against more drilling,Nucler. and other sorces.
He just likes to hear only
September 12, 2008 - 11:35 ET by Paul GHe just likes to hear only himself bloviate...
BOR is on the radio here in St. Augustine at 6pm, Im trying to get the station to switch to Mark levin.
I think I can breakdown BOR's......
September 12, 2008 - 11:35 ET by BEGRUNTattitude about the Obama's. He has bent over backwards to get the messiah on his show, he has bent over backwards defending both Bore-ack and his wife. Reason......ratings ratings ratings.....he is a ratings whore. As you have seen he trumpets all the time about his ratings. It is no longer about "No Spin"......its all about ratings, and getting that follow up interview with Bore-ack. With Bore-ack, he has sold himself and his audience out. Too bad to, I thought at one time he had integrity.....now he just displays bias towards his own cause......HIM.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
Truth should trump fairness, Bill O'Reilly!
September 12, 2008 - 12:02 ET by Ted ClarkeBegrunt wrote, "I thought at one time he (Bill O'Reilly) had integrity.....now he just displays bias towards his own cause......HIM."
I agree completely. My take on Bill is that his efforts to be fair are in direct conflict with his efforts to be right. He's always couching his remarks under the pretense that he's a "moderate". Moderate? Give me a break. A moderate is nothing but a closeted liberal.
I feel that if O'Reilly's loyalties were to truth rather than fairness, he would have to embrace Conservativism once and for all.
TC
September 12, 2008 - 12:12 ET by well99"Begrunt wrote, "I thought at one time he (Bill O'Reilly) had integrity.....now he just displays bias towards his own cause......HIM."
I agree completely. My take on Bill is that his efforts to be fair are in direct conflict with his efforts to be right."
I agree with you and Begrunt on that.BOR has been that way for along time now.
"Moderate? Give me a break. A moderate is nothing but a closeted liberal."
I disagree with that.Their are moderates out their and they arent liberals.Not everyone is lib or a conser.
To well99, I wrote, "A
September 12, 2008 - 12:32 ET by Ted ClarkeTo well99,
I wrote, "A moderate is nothing but a closeted liberal."
And you wrote, "I disagree with that. Their are moderates out their and they arent liberals. Not everyone is lib or a conser."
Of course, you're right about that. It's just that the "moderate" tag bothers me a bit. The term seems to suggest fairness and measured thinking. But to me, it suggests....less positive qualities. Anyway, you are right. Thanks for setting me straight.
Cheers.
My current (subject to
September 12, 2008 - 12:52 ET by Indiana JoeMy current (subject to change, or "flip-flop," if you will) definition of a "moderate," is, generally speaking:
One who doesn't have to courage to take a principled stand.
"You kids get off that fence before you break it!" ;^)
I believe a lot of "moderates" are liberals who don't like the label. And the same probably goes for conservative "moderates," but they also take the risk of being the lone voice in the windstorm.
"... smells like... victory." - Robert Duvall
IJ
September 12, 2008 - 14:33 ET by well99If I believe in the issue then it is worth being the lone voice in the windstorm.
This is from Whoopie's website Liberal tolerance at it's best.
"Hi Diana,
Just curious about something.What is this considered?
Frank-
The UK Indepedant had a good article last weekend about the US Culture war between the backwoods, rural “red-states” [as a mindset more than a geographical location] and the educated ‘blue’ urban areas that economically support the nation. We make the money, we pay the most to support the government, and the Christian Nazi McCarthism Gun Nuts from the Alaskan outback are the ones who help decide policy by supporting the GOP against their own interest. The GOP as a tactic understood it couldn’t win without bringing the religious wackos into their tent would help them. It’s a sham in service to the oil companies and multinationals with the Ditto Heads clamoring to help rich people line their pockets at a cost to their own schools, infrastructure, jobs, etc.
Bobby-Jo with his ‘57 faded-red pick-up, with the gun rack, confederate flag, bloodhounds and Jerry Falwell/Rush blasting on the radio with their racist/zenophobic/misogynistic spiell—can’t put gas in his car and eat too, but by gum-it…he’s a “God-fearin’ ‘publican jest like maw daddy and his daddy.”
Bobby-Jo supports oil barons in their private clubs with their helicoptors and Lear Jets and multi-million dollar mansions around the globe. Like McCain, with his $300K annual tab just for the help. But because they put on a lapel flag pin and read off a Macivellian script the DittoHeads fall in line and vote. Just like in the Dark Ages. Creationism and God talk has always made those who can’t think for themselves, who can’t connect the dots between speech, actions and results in their own lives…the enslaved tools of the richest 2%.
They think the GOP politicans care for them…they are laughing all the way to the back. And if their limo accidently mows down one of their constituents as they beat it out of town. Gosh, that is sad. Where’s my free lunch?
By Suzanne de Cornelia on 09/08/2008 1:50 pm
I just shake my head on this.No one has called the author on this post.So I guess selected bigotry is ok.
By Tom L on 09/10/2008 1:32 am"
I am Tom L.I really felt the breeze that day.oh well.
TC
September 12, 2008 - 14:23 ET by well99I can understand where your coming from.I get so sick of hearing from libs and the msm how they are moderates or centralist.They are as a much a moderate or centralist as I am Howard Huges.
Hasselbeck
September 12, 2008 - 11:37 ET by Cool ArrowThe question we should be asking is whether Elisabeth is bound by contract to keep the terms made by guests secret.
I can easily see how interviews might get scarce if the terms of each guest were open to the public.
If Elisabeth has no such agreement, spoken or written, she'll probably get fired. It's the stuff of a tell all book, but she publicly made her employer look bad.
Well CA
September 12, 2008 - 11:52 ET by well99After Rosie and with Joy I find it hard to see how Elizabeth can make the show look any worse.
BLOWHARD LOSER
September 12, 2008 - 11:52 ET by MrltavernBill O'reilly jumped the shark very long b4 this segment. It's clear that this company man cannot compete in the arena of ideas with the likes of Sean Hannity, Mark Levin and Michael Savage. The proof is in his radio numbers and the 11th position on Talker Mag. most important talk show hosts. So he sticks with his EZ TV format where getting the right guest means everything and being somewhat of a moderate is the norm.
I would also question his timing in playing an interview with Obama the night where McCain made his speech at the RNC. It's clear that he was led by the nose by the OBama camp very early on as he's been begging Obama for an interview. They finally gave it to him on the week of the RNC which makes him a pinhead.
Mr.L
I agree......
September 12, 2008 - 12:01 ET by BEGRUNTwell said Mr.L!!
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
Bill has been after him for
September 12, 2008 - 12:15 ET by general companyBill has been after him for an interview, but he was also making a lot out of the fact that Obama wasnt providing him with one. In Bills defence he also took the same type of tone in the previous presidential campains. You dont have to like it, but who else asked the questions Bill did? No one, and no one will. I am just fine with BOR being a pompas ass, patting himself on the back, he got in Obamas grill and forced him to answer a few questions. This is importain, because it is not likely to happen again, unless the debates get heated.
I like BOR's show, he is the only one out their talking of media bias and countering lies and chasing down pedifiles.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
gc.....Just for the record...
September 12, 2008 - 12:37 ET by BEGRUNTI watch BOR every night, and am a premium member of his website. That being said.....I have a huge beef with him over the timing of the Bore-ack interview, and his being used as a tool IMO of the Obama campaign.
Think about it, what if he interviewed John McCain on the night of Bore-acks acceptance speech? The Dims would be screaming from now till Christmas over it. It is the over the top, again, IMO, action he took to land the interview.......it appeared to me to be sucking up to Bore-ack. Then to allow Obama's campaign to dictate the timing of the interview. Integrity would have been, "no I wont do that during the RNC, any more than I would at the DNC". Thats my issue with the whole thing.
As far as the interview, I thought he did a great job, and he asked hard questions. But, IMO he has gone over the top pandering and making excuses for the Obama's actions and behavior.
Media bias, and going after pedophiles, I'm behind him 100%. Thats my 3 bucks and a quarter.
"If a man does his best, what else is there"?
General George S. Patton Jr.
I think he just took what
September 12, 2008 - 12:50 ET by general companyI think he just took what he could get, Obama called the shots and Bill thinking it was now or never. Plus his ammo about him not appearing like Obama promised would be gone, win win for Obama. I am defending BOR pretty good here, but I also do not agree with everything he does. But the things he does get right, I just dont know where/who else will provide this importaint info. So the good far out weighs the poor in my book.
Thanks
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Blowhard loser
September 12, 2008 - 13:23 ET by Pha PhaYou shouldn't comp[are BOT to Hannity, Lvin or Savage. They are conservitive pundits. BOR is a Traditionalist. Which is neither conservitive or liberal.
And if BO would have answered a question without giving his campaign speech, then BOR wouldn't have to cut him off. He only had 30 min to interview him. If BO wasn't such a coward, he would have agreed to 10 town halls from McCain and we would known more sooner. But he is a coward who running on empty know. And Sara is scaring the crap out of him.
BOR
September 12, 2008 - 11:58 ET by DanoSeems to me that BOR has been slowly crossing the road for some time. I know he has spectacular ratings , but his comments and opinions in the last year have been leaning toward the middle of the road and sometimes into the left hand lane. I think his ratings are actually starting to wane. Maybe CNN or PMSNBC wil throw hima lifeline ! Bring on Mark Levin in his time slot.
Get off the radio you big goof!
I completely agree with you
September 12, 2008 - 12:40 ET by attorneygirlNote to Dano, I agree with you. I've noticed Bill leaning to the left too.
I think he's totally driven by ratings.
(And don't get me started on Greta. I can't stand her show. It's all about "missing children." I can't take it. Let the cops handle it.)
What a smuck
September 12, 2008 - 12:07 ET by JEB StewartBill has always been a PINHEAD.
He sucking up to Obama with his remarks about Michelle . Elisabeth is just stating her observation, which is probably FACT.
BOR is nothing but an
September 12, 2008 - 12:35 ET by bigtimerBOR is nothing but an arrogant, over-bearing, self-congratulatory pinhead...I cannot stand him most of the time anymore.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh
Bill is out for himself--always has been--always will be.
September 12, 2008 - 12:38 ET by attorneygirlAnyone who watches Bill O'Reilly thinking they're going to get straight talk, or whatever, is in for a rude awakening. Bill is all about Bill. It's all about him. Him. Him. Him. Heck, Bill's probably jealous folks are calling Barack Obama "the One."
Once you realize that everything on Bill's show is about HIM (the classic narcicist perhaps?), you can watch his show through this filter. Once you do this, you realize why he cuts people off, bullies them, and turns all interviews into a posturing opportunity for him to shake his fists. (And I used to enjoy watching Bill....but not lately.)
As for Bill's interview with Obama, I thought he tried to appear to be hard, but he didn't ask some tough questions that needed to be asked--and I felt that Bill ultimately was fawning all over Obama. Bill wants him back as an interview. I didn't think the interview was all that good, and didn't reveal anything new or particularly illuminating about Barack Obama.
And I didn't like that Bill had the interview on the night that McCain gave his acceptance speech. It showed poor taste on Bill's and his producers' parts.
So I'm no longer watching Bill.
Cmon now folks... He is
September 12, 2008 - 13:11 ET by SnappyCmon now folks... He is just upholding his part of the bargain for the Obama interview....
"Have my wife Michelle be the patriot one night and nail that view lady that leaked the preconditions as a pinhead"
...it should be clear this was just one of the concessions he needed to make in order to have the priviledge of throwing balls and allowing Obama to walk through most of the interview.
I could not watch the BOR/BO
September 12, 2008 - 13:12 ET by marpelI could not watch the BOR/BO interview. I tried, but BOR kept on interrupting and mockingly chastizing BO without letting him speak. You could tell BOR was just fawning over BO, and pretending he was tough with him. I learned nothing new about BO, and certainly nothing new about BOR. His show is not on my list of shows to watch anymore. I can't take the "bloviating", Bill.
I mentioned this behavior to my brother and now he's not watching it either anymore. It's too aggravating to have to listen to only BOR's point of view. The guests certainly are not allowed to voice theirs.
Bill O'reilly
September 12, 2008 - 13:15 ET by Edward CropperBill O'reilly is a sissy suck up. His goal in life is to rub shoulders with the "elitists" in the media world make as much money as he can.
He will kiss any butt as long as it gives him some credence with those he thinks are special.
He fawned all over Dan Rather and Peter Jennings in the beginning and actually thinks Whorealdo Rivera has journalistic merit.
I was seriously concerned in his interview with Obumbler that he might kiss him or worse, before it was over.
He hides behind little children as a protector and never fails to let you know how he is the only one looking out for us.
He wants to present himself as one of the folks when he is a rich man, who never knew really hard times like real common folks have.
He showed what he was when he turned his back on Michelle Malkin for Whoraldo. I watch him more for his guests than for anything he has to offer.
I found Spotted Tail's lodge. He invited me to enter.
September 12, 2008 - 13:39 ET by MacFauxLook, Billbo went soft and rootered his own nightly self-aggrandizing indi notion because he had to suck the big toe that got Obama on his tube. Since, he has been carrying water for them for some such days to impress them and honor the deal to get a second bite of the apple..it is just business...ratings..Bill, can bark loud about his independence, but at the end of the day he is just as much a powers that be whore as Olberdeeeek..just smarter and funnier..just sayin.
"As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly."
--Arthur Carlson
Got the quote wrong
September 12, 2008 - 15:24 ET by Wisdom"for the first time in my adult lifetime, I'm REALLY proud of my country."
You missed that crucial word, as many others have also. It makes a big difference in the meaning of the quote.
Michelle Quote
September 12, 2008 - 16:49 ET by Brad WilmouthShe actually made the statement twice, and in one version there was no "really":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGjR81pFJI4
Elisabeth Hasselbeck earned
September 12, 2008 - 15:32 ET by Eileen RightElisabeth Hasselbeck earned Pinhead because her action may force BOR to reveal the deals he's made with his new BFF's, Hillary, Jesse, Al, Obama, ect... You know, they were brave enough to face him.
I believe blowhard touts himself as an "Independent". Which is perfect cover as it can mean anything he wants it to.
With BOR there is no "You Decide", if you don't agree, you are The Pinhead.
Very good point Eileen,
September 12, 2008 - 18:38 ET by general companyVery good point Eileen, just like earlier ABP suggested he can look at thing with an unbias eye because he is a liberal. Of course that is bs as far as he is concernd, but it does provide cover.
"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
LOL "look at thing with an
September 12, 2008 - 19:24 ET by Eileen RightLOL "look at thing with an unbias eye because he is a liberal." just like Olbie, Crissy, and the rest of the MSM O-baa-baa-ma suck-ups.
BTW: Watching a couple of women dancing around on stage (one admittedly Lesbonic, the other ???) equals Patriot? Maybe BOR is into voyeurism and he didn't even have to hang out with Pee Wee Herman...
Bill O'Reilly is someone...
September 12, 2008 - 16:41 ET by jawebster1I enjoy watching. I like him and I almost never miss his very entertaining show, but I do not respect him like I do Rush, Sean, Laura and other Conservatives. He calls himself an Independent and to bolster his claim he will every once in awhile, do or say something straight off the wall. Calling (or not calling) Elisabeth Hasselbeck a "Pinhead" is like Obama voting "present" in the Illinois Senate. Calling Michelle Obama a "Patriot" for dancing with Ellen is...just plain dumb. My vote? Elisabeth is NOT a "Pinhead" for exposing Michelle vis-a-vis Cindy McCain. She IS a "Patriot".
Bill O'Reilly - Pinhead Extraordinaire
September 12, 2008 - 20:41 ET by Abe_JeffersonBy "Pinhead Extraordinaire" I mean Totally Devoid of Character Extreme A-hole.
I could compile a list of O'Lielly's lies so long it would unequivacably prove he's a pathological liar. I could provide so many examples of his spinning the facts of a story into falsehoods. Of his overly sensitive oversized ego attacking, like a rabid pit bull, anyone who dares question or criticize him. How he is a hypocrite of "Biblical proportions" with examples such as attacking hate speech on the left but not the right. Of sending his kool-aid drinking minions to attack those deemed an enemy with most vile disgusting hate speech and threats to life and limb, like high school kids who defend their school's seminar.
But I'll just tell the story of young kid who was kidnapped and held hostage for years by a truly horrible sexual predator (I know, "truly horrible" and "sexual predator" is redundant). O'Reilly jumped on this story, spending a lot of time on it, being the "protector of kids" that he is. He speculated on why the kid who had plenty of opportunities to escape , didn't. He "suspected" the kid was having"so much fun", "didn't have to go to school" or be under the discipline of his parents. Later at the the trial of the pervert it came out that he once took the kid into the woods with the intent of killing the boy and as he was strangling the kid, the kid promised to "be a good boy", saving his own life. The kid kept his promise for a time.
When that information came out Bill O'Reilly never mentioned it. Never said he was wrong. And worse, much worse, he didn't have the ounce of human decency required to apologize to the boy and his family. Even though he had used the boy's name often in discussing the ordeal, at the end of his talking about he said he wasn't going to mention the kid's name. The only reason I could think of why he wouldn't mention the kid's name after saying it so often was because he also didn't want to mention the foundation set up in the boy's name to help other such kids and their families. The embarrassment to O'Reilly of being wrong far outweighed his doing the right thing. He was done using and verbally abusing the kid for his own selfish purposes.
O'Reilly is snorting the Kool-Aid
September 13, 2008 - 03:14 ET by Travis NoodleI was really pi$$ed and somewhat concerned when I saw this on the O'Reilly Factor this week. Perhaps he has taken the Kool-Aid drink mix and started snorting it.
I don't know about O'Reilly. Maybe he has a man crush on Obama. He was really easy on him in the interview.
I hope O'Reilly doesn't go to the Dark Side.
Bill O'reilly.
September 14, 2008 - 17:38 ET by TheporchHas anyone noticed that O'reilly and Obama have the same initials????
BO!!!! For quite some time I was so disgusted how Bill was sucking up and pandering to Obama just to get him on his show for ratings. And then such a cream puff interview. And of course on his emails he always finds a counter comment to back up his claim of balance. We peons are helpless. His calling MO a patriot was unbelievable but worse was calling Hasselbeck a pinhead. I have emailed FNC in the past that Bill is losing those who started out with him and made his show so popular in the beginning. We really have only one voice and thats to turn him off but where else do we go? Gradually I have no doubt he is losing those viewers. He is all into ratings and pumping up himself and even goes to the extreme by bad mouthing conservative talk radio. He must be scared of the "fairness doctrine". I have really lost a lot of respect for him lately. Yes he does some good but he is too bent on appearing independent. Well at least he is still better than Colmes.
I've been worried for a
September 14, 2008 - 18:05 ET by bigtimerI've been worried for a couple of years now listening to BOR when it comes to the internet and what I think he may want to attempt/sway to have govt. control over, which is just a slippery slope into all of our freedom here in my opinion.
In the area I am talking about is child porn that he has as a subject a lot on his show...my goodness, it took him long enough to understand that the right side of the aisle blog sites were nothing but class compared to the leftists...for that I am glad he finally woke up and smelled the coffee..sure took a lot of prodding and realization from others for him to see the light on that...in fact it took a few years.
Anyway, I hope he realizes the full extent to what he would do if he got the govt. involved, I do not see him as rabid as he was about six months ago...really hope he is thinking twice.
"America isn't the problem...America is the solution." ~ Rush Limbaugh