O'Reilly Factor

[gwyyn]

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,55772,00.html

I was just wondering if anyone else watched him. I do when I can catch him. I have enclosed the link to last nights show. I found his statement over Israel very interesting!!

what does anyone else think????

 

[StogusMaximus]

I watch him everynight, and I agree with about 85% of what he says. I think he is right on sometimes and I think he is very hypocritical sometimes. All in all I will take him over Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw, and Peter Jennings any day!

As far as what he said, I agree with it all the way.

If the Palestinians lay down their weapons, there will be no more violence.
If the Israelis lay down their weapons, there will be no more Israel!

 

[coastie]

The O'Reilly factor is my absolute favortie News Show. I catch it whenever I can. Bill O'Reilly really cuts through the fat and I agree with a great deal of what he says, even though some views are a little too liberal for me.

 

[mac_philo]

When I used to get free cable at my old apartment building I watched O'Reilly after work. I think he generally behaves like a jackass, but the show is entertaining. I'm ambivalent about his politics, though we agree on many things. His analysis is generally superficial and cliched, and his interaction with guests is generally all bluster and no substance. Nonetheless, he is a rather entertaining television personality.

These criticisms don't imply that there are better options--I find all television news generally worthless.

 

[Ray K]

Originally posted by gwyyn
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,55772,00.html

I was just wondering if anyone else watched him. I do when I can catch him. I have enclosed the link to last nights show. I found his statement over Israel very interesting!!

what does anyone else think????

Well, I watched him for a couple of months and then realized he was just as biased, conservatively, as the liberal media he so often criticizes.

Jesse Jackson is no role model, but O'Reilly really let his personal feelings get in the way of being objective. And when it came to criticizing Alan Greenspan, it slowly became evident that he must have lost a lot of money in the stock market.

He would also shamelessly plug his book at every opportunity, and it was getting really old. But the really ingenious move would be when he would continuously interrupt someone he disagreed with, bashing them the whole interview, and then act magmanimously and give them "the last word" for about 15 seconds.

I really want objective news reporting. Right now, I watch MSNBC.

 

[9-iron]

I used to watch him often, and was a very big fan of his, right up to the point where he stated that he didn't see how anyone could go to hell if they believed in some sort of religion, this a guy that claims he is Christian, but yet believes all religions are serving the same god...I still watch his show from time to time to catch up on what is going on in the world, but have greatly lost interest in what he has to say...

 

[Blackhawk]

"Jesse Jackson is no role model, but O'Reilly really let his personal feelings get in the way of being objective."

But Ray does he not do commentary? Isn't that supposed to have your views in and your opinion in it? He is not the nigthly news nor does he try to be. I think he says what he believes. I do not always believe what he does but I think his show is the most honest one out there today. and that is what I feel that he is talking about when he speaks of his program not having a bias.

blackhawk

 

[Blackhawk]

Originally posted by 9-iron
I used to watch him often, and was a very big fan of his, right up to the point where he stated that he didn't see how anyone could go to hell if they believed in some sort of religion, this a guy that claims he is Christian, but yet believes all religions are serving the same god...I still watch his show from time to time to catch up on what is going on in the world, but have greatly lost interest in what he has to say...

I did not know this or have not heard them say this. It is sad to hear.

blackhawk

 

[Ray K]

Originally posted by Blackhawk
"Jesse Jackson is no role model, but O'Reilly really let his personal feelings get in the way of being objective."

But Ray does he not do commentary? Isn't that supposed to have your views in and your opinion in it? He is not the nigthly news nor does he try to be. I think he says what he believes. I do not always believe what he does but I think his show is the most honest one out there today. and that is what I feel that he is talking about when he speaks of his program not having a bias.

blackhawk

The point is that, when I watched him, O'Reilly always postured himself as unbiased -- just the facts, no spin -- and that he treated conservatives and liberals the same.

Well, after about a month it became clear that he didn't.

There's nothing wrong with having a conservative opinion, just don't try to pretend to be something that you're not.

 

[Auntie]

Originally posted by coastie

The O'Reilly factor is my absolute favortie News Show. I catch it whenever I can. Bill O'Reilly really cuts through the fat and I agree with a great deal of what he says, even though some views are a little too liberal for me.

I agree, O'Reilly is my favorite. Partly because he is the ONLY one out there that dares to go against the liberal press. And yeah, some of it is showmanship--good ratings pays the bills.

His radio show is alot better. It's two hours long, everyday. It's a call in show, so he talks to a lot of people all over the country. I love it, O'Reilly really speaks his mind on the radio.

 

[ACLU]

Huh? Oreilly too liberal? thats a first.
Its true that oreilly cuts through the fat, but its usually not regarding imortant issues. Overall, he's entertaining, but I'll read the paper if i want real news

 

[geocajun]

I really enjoy watching the factor. I do get a bit perturbed when he says he is "Catholic" but represents the Catholic faith so poorly - usually on the same show. . . i.e calling the magesterium a "villan".
oh and I am bothered when he calls people "idiot" or other such names when they disagree with him.
What I do like alot, are his efforts to expose frauds like Jessie Jackson, the NAACP, and the ACLU.

That said, I try to never miss a show.

 

[paulewog]

what about Rush Limbaugh?

I don't think he's on TV though.

 

[Lanakila]

Rush used to be on tv, very late at night, about 5 or more years ago. Rush is interesting. But, his personal attacks bother me. He made fun of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton and I consider family of politicians off limits. (this was before Hillary became a politician herself)

 

[Starscream]

Today at 10:16 PM Lanakila said this in Post #14

Rush used to be on tv, very late at night, about 5 or more years ago. Rush is interesting. But, his personal attacks bother me. He made fun of Hillary and Chelsea Clinton and I consider family of politicians off limits. (this was before Hillary became a politician herself)

Yeah, he once called Chelsea the "family dog".  I think she was 13 years old at the time.

What class...

 

 

[Outspoken]

"What class..."

LOL yeah, lets bash someone so we dont' have to address their opinions..yeah, that's the ticket!

 

[Aviyah]

Today at 08:24 PM Starscream said this in Post #15




Yeah, he once called Chelsea the "family dog".  I think she was 13 years old at the time.

What class...

 

RUFF !! RUFF!! naw shes more like a french poodle

 

[Aviyah]

sorry bout the doubble post my computer has a mind of its own

 

[Lanakila]

I remember Hillary as a hood ornament myself. I stopped watching and listening to him after that.

 

[Blindfaith]

I think Bill O'Reilly is rather cute myself......

::shrug::