March 18, 2010 Stratfor.com: Germany: Mitteleuropa Redux The global system is undergoing profound change. Three powers—Germany, Iran and China—face challenges forcing them to refashion the way they interact with their regions and the world. We will explore each of these three states in detail in our next three geopolitical weeklies, highlighting how STRATFOR's assessments of these states are evolving. We will examine Germany first.   Read More Posted by Peter Zeihan, Stratfor.com at 11:02 AM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 15, 2010 Bill to appear at It Happened to Alexa Foundation event Bill will be appearing n Palm Beach, Florida on Friday, March 26, 2010 at a fundraiser for the It Happened to Alexa Foundation. Tickets are available now. Go: Upcoming Appearances Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 5:09 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 15, 2010 Solve our News Mystery and you could win! Can you figure out who or what the answer is to our weekly News Mystery? One clue will be revealed each day through Thursday, and the first individual to answer correctly wins great Factor gear! Go: News Mystery Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 2:40 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 15, 2010 The O'Quiz: Test yourself on the news! Test your knowledge of the news with a brand new O'Quiz for this week. Last week's average score was down over a point to 5.3 questions correct out of 10 compared to the previous week's average of 6.47 out of 10. See if you can do better this week! Go: This week's O'Quiz Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 1:57 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 15, 2010 Viewer Mail for Monday, March 15 LETTER OF THE DAY! "Obama mistakenly believes the 1994 mid-term elections were a result of Clinton's failure to pass health care, when in fact, it was attempt itself that contributed to the Democratic losses." Russ Patterson Stevensville, MD VOTE TALLY Democrats are still short the votes to pass health care reform, but with the White House and Nancy Pelosi applying pressure, will Obama-care become a reality? "I am ashamed of those in Washington who are using any tactic necessary to push a health care plan the majority of Americans oppose." Carol Wilbois St. Louis, MO "If Washington is going to force a health care bill on us, they need to it apply to politicians as well. No exceptions." Steve Soucy Haverhill, MA "Where is the conservative leadership in Congress? They have more material than they could ever hope for to make the case against Obama-care." William Smith Alexandria, VA "These elitist, out-of-touch politicians think Americans are too stupid to know what they want. We have been telling them from the start we don't want the government taking over health care." William Smith Audubon, NJ "Every day I see the President flying off on another trip to promote his health care plan. How much are all these trips costing taxpayers?" Loren Stanfield Roseville, CA "Will the health care bill pass? Of course it will! Never underestimate the power of arrogant, patronizing politicians." Mike Yakir Alexandria, VA "The health care bill is an apple loaded with worms. Might I suggest Obama, Pelosi and Reid drop their coverage and take the first bite!" Bernie Luksic Shavertown, PA "This is an all-in bet for Obama. Some semblance of a health care bill will pass, unfortunately." John Norton Bristow, VA "America rejects the health care bill because we know this isn't about health care. It's about power. It would be a political trophy." Harriet Brenner Greenville, SC MAYHEM IN MEXICO With more than 60 deaths over the weekend attributed to drug violence, including two Americans, what should President Obama do to help our neighbors to the south get the situation under control? "Let's not forget the violence in the streets of Mexico is directly related to America's insatiable appetite for drugs." Mike Jones Oceanport, NJ "One of the biggest problems in Mexico is that the drug lords either bribe the police or threaten the lives of their families." John Unsworth Ft. Worth, TX "The best way we can help Mexico is to rigidly enforce the drug laws in this country to cut the market." Bob Bass Tolland, CT "As a lifelong resident of El Paso, I grew up going freely to Juarez to shop and dine. But due to daily violence, my visits have stopped." Alla Severns El Paso, TX "Don't put U.S. troops in Mexico to stop the drug war. Put U.S. troops on the border to stop drug flow into this country. Stop the drugs and you stop the money going to these cartels." Stephen Rasgorshek Omaha, NE "The American public must be reminded again and again that all the senseless deaths in Mexico are a result of our appetite for drugs." Ken Kellow Peach Bottom, PA THE GOLDBERG TIMES If Bernie Goldberg ran a newspaper, what kind of coverage would he give the ongoing John Edwards scandal? Would he report on the sexy new photo spread of the former politician's mistress? "End of story. She's had enough coverage and she shouldn't make any more money off of her disgusting behavior." Dixie Way Fairview, IL "The fact that John Edwards bilked millions and millions of dollars from Americans in campaign donations makes the stories about his immorality relevant." Larry Davidson Issaquah, WA "The Goldberg Times has better taste than the Factor." Bill Abell Colorado Springs, CO "The media should drop this story like a bad habit. She claims she's not a home-wrecker but she looks like a gargantuan wrecking ball to me." Jeff Lee Midland, TX HOLLYWOOD DOPPELGANGER If Karl Rove's new book were to be made into a movie, which Hollywood leading man should play him? "I would have Richard Dreyfuss play him. He would never do it." Jason Strulowitz New York, NY "Harrison Ford." Art Goach Monmouth, IL "The person to best portray Mr. Rove is an obvious, no-brainer: Glenn Beck." Frank Coppola Arlington, TX "If Tom Hanks wants to prove to us he is still one of America's best actors, he should put politics aside and accept the challenge." Jim Accardi Bronx, NY "If the far-left did the adaptation of Rove's book, they'd have Michael Moore play him." Jerry Bjerke Apple Valley, MN "I think Anthony Hopkins could play Karl Rove." Nikki & Ron Twist Kingston Springs, TN "Jon Voight is probably the only one who could play it with conviction and heartfelt admiration." Tony Henry Wise, VA Posted by Factor Producers at 11:54 AM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 12, 2010 This week's new crossword: Puzzle in '3-D' With 3-D movies raking in billions at the box office, this week's crossword is our own low-tech version of 3-D. Play online or print it out for the road. Go: O'Reilly crossword Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 2:16 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 12, 2010 Viewer Mail for Friday, March 12 LETTER OF THE DAY! "I think people on food stamps should be restricted to certain foods. Why should they be allowed to spend my tax money on candy and Doritos, then stick me with their medical bills too?" Jason Bordeaux Goldsboro, NC BASHING FOX NEWS The former editor of the New York Times, forced out after the Jayson Blair plagiarism fiasco, is saying Fox News is responsible for undermining Obama's health care plan. "Howell Raines is even more proof that left-wing liberals live in a fantasy world." Kelly Daniels Missoula, MT "The networks and other cable news outlets follow the Obama administration around like puppy dogs. Only Fox seems to have the courage to hold them to account." Jim Adams Ridgway, CO "The American public doesn't want this health care plan. Why not use your media clout to ask listeners to phone the White House in protest?" Barbara Thomas Pensacola Beach, FL "Raines and the rest of his left-wing media friends have yet to hear the voices of the majority of Americans who oppose Obama-care." Vicki Race Monrovia, CA "The liberal intelligentsia, symbolized by Howell Raines, is angry that we in middle America are thinking for ourselves and not taking their pronouncements as gospel." Steve Heydel Lebanon, TN "Howell Raines is just goading you to publicize his book. Ignore him." Dave Fair Las Vegas, NV "Howell Raines is right. If not for Fox News, the American people would never have known what a bad bill this is." Eldon Brown Moyers, OK "Howell had me howling with laughter! He did a great job of showing how totally irrelevant the New York Times has become." Ed Oilime Raleigh, NC MINORITY REPORT The latest Census data says minorities could become the majority in America by the middle of this decade. How will that change the country? "So if the current minorities become the majority, does that mean this soon-to-be white female minority can receive all the active benefits?" Danielle Taylor Daytona Beach, FL "You are wrong to think the growing population of minorities won't hurt our economy. Soon our economy will look like those of Latin American countries." Sam Thiessen Parker, CO "It is not true that previous immigrant groups also had children out-of-wedlock. The family tradition was strong in virtually all European immigrants." Philip Martinetti Delray Beach, FL "If this Census information is true, our nation will soon be ruled by people with the same minority-rules mentality as Geraldo. That is scary." Franz Suhadolnik Sun Valley, ID "To see what America will be like, come to Hawaii. Caucasians are about 30% here and we're doing just fine." Gary Anderson Waimanolo, HI FOOD POLICE Glenn Beck is angry that the state of New York is considering banning restaurants from adding salt to food. Is this one more step towards the government trying to control what we do with our bodies? "Personal freedoms trump anything that isn't illegal, even if the federal government ends up paying for it. Even somebody on food stamps gets to decide if they want a steak or a salad." John Gallagher Richland, WA "If the government takes away my ring-dings, it should also start taking away the ability for unwed women to have more children. We could save billions." Marlene Smith Whiting, NJ "It was rewarding to see Glenn Beck thwart your argument for government oversight of our eating habits. Government oversight equals loss of freedom, period." Harlan Hill Paragould, AR PERSONAL HYGIENE PINHEAD In an interview, Jessica Simpson says she doesn't brush her teeth, often uses her sweater instead and doesn't worry about it because she has powerful teeth. "Jessica Simpson is no pinhead for not brushing her teeth. She's in a category all her own: airhead." Jim Barina Salem, MA "I didn't plan on kissing Jessica Simpson in the first place. Wouldn't want to fall in love." Travis Allred Harrison, AR "Jessica Simpson a pinhead? No. A future friend of the tooth fairy? Yes." Joel Harvey Memphis, TN "Cleaning her teeth with her sweater does not make Ms. Simpson a pinhead. It makes her a slob." Peggy Penny Oceano, CA MISCELLANEOUS "I really enjoyed reading 'Bold Fresh.' It took me back to my school days. I think you were quite leprechaunish." Pete McAvey Woodlawn, NY "I read 'Bold Fresh' and boy, were you a devil! But now I think you're a darling." Betty Fleisher Brooklyn, NY Posted by Factor Producers at 11:52 AM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 11, 2010 Bill's Latest Column: No Politics at the Oscars, Please In his new column for this week, Bill takes a look at this year's Oscars ceremony and muses on why no celebs made any brash political statements while on stage. Go: Bill's latest column Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 1:56 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 11, 2010 Viewer Mail for Thursday, March 11 LETTER OF THE DAY! "I definitely don't want the government in charge of our health insurance, but by the time this is all over, I'm going to need something for my new ulcer." Mike Wolak Butler, NJ HEALTH CARE BICKERING? Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly pushing back against Rahm Emanuel's demand for a deadline on the health care vote. "Nancy Pelosi's request for House Democrats to fall on their sword over health care should include her. To make it fair, she should tender her resignation from Congress." George Goll Six Mile, SC "I think Pelosi and Obama will keep on health care reform if it takes the rest of his presidency. But Pelosi really only has until November when she loses the House majority." David Intres Fort Smith, AR "I am a health care professional and the last thing I want to see is my hospital being run like the DMV." Sean Padden Canyon Country, CA "Since when has any government program saved the taxpayers money? Aren't we trying to cut costs of another government-run health care program called Medicare?" Terry Lee Dayton, NV IMMIGRATION FIX? Laura Ingraham explains why she is skeptical of Bill and Lou Dobbs' support of a national ID card. "What good is a national ID going to do if we don't enforce the laws already on the books? We ignore the laws and let illegals live and work here." Brian Musick Powhatan, VA "With all due respect, Sen. Graham's desire to solve the immigration problem by instituting this card is an admission that the federal government has failed." Ben Miraglia Somers, NY "The national ID card will be counterfeited and in the hands of illegal immigrants before we're finished passing them out to U.S. citizens." David Chamberlain Lebanon, VA "Sens. Schumer and Graham always talk about jobs being the number one issue. How will the immigration bill these two phonies are working on save or create jobs?" Jim Donna Brewerton, NY "Work cards will be another bureaucratic money pit. We just need to make the laws on the books tougher." Tom Gansert Brewster, NY "You and Lou Dobbs have got to be kidding! We don't need our life history on an ID card. We need to keep our freedom." John Gaccione Las Vegas, NV MARITAL IQ A new study out of Europe says a marriage works best when the wife is at least 27% smarter than the husband. "In my marriage, I'm much smarter than my wife and some areas, and she is light years ahead of me in other areas. We complement each other." Steve Thompson Warner Robins, GA "Just so you know, studies show couples are best suited to each other when they have equivalent emotional IQ's." Lea Bush Brentwood, TN "I told my wife that we are proof marriages work better when the wife is smarter. It's the first night in a year we didn't get into an argument." Rick Bass Plano, TX "To have a happy marriage, men should marry women smarter than themselves. That shouldn't be difficult." Elda Telhiard Daphne, AL "The formula will only work if the man is still smart enough to let the woman control the relationship." Samantha Svensson Conyers, GA "To ensure a happy marriage, a woman doesn't have to be the smartest spouse in all matters, just certain ones." Kelly Kaye Lawrence, KS "I think Martha MacCallum is at least 27% smarter than Steve Doocy when it comes to the news quiz. She seems to win more often." Joan Croll Overland Park, KS EMACIATED MODELS? A Victoria's Secret model and new mom is coming under fire for setting unrealistic body expectations when she's snapped in this shockingly thin photo. "Why are you so shocked? As long as the idea of what is thin and what is heavy is dictated by the fashion industry, beautiful healthy women will be considered plus-size models." Anna Byars Brookston, IN "I think you and Megyn are being too hard on Alessandra. I have a 15-month-old and between breastfeeding and running around all the time, it's hard for slender women to keep the baby weight on." Javene Decker Douglasville, GA "I had a baby a year ago and I'm back to a size zero. There's nothing wrong with me and there's probably nothing unhealthy about that model either." Nicole Smith Los Angeles, CA "I thought the two on the right were hot. I thought the one on the left needed a sandwich." Bryant Smith Oak Harbor, WA "This is obviously due to the influence of gay men in the fashion industry. Real men prefer curves." Charles Sowell Montgomery, AL "I think Victoria's Secret should hire Megyn Kelly. Beauty plus brains is irresistible." Steve Schwoerer Bethlehem, PA Posted by Factor Producers at 12:26 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 10, 2010 Backstage Conversation: Independents and primaries Are people registered as independents unfairly penalized by not being allowed to vote in primaries? Hear Bill's answer to this question and more in this week's Backstage Conversation webcast. Go: This week's Backstage Conversation Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 3:46 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 10, 2010 Viewer Mail for Wednesday, March 10 LETTER OF THE DAY! "The Reebok videos had me laughing so hard. I'm glad I recently bought Nikes instead." Gina Monroe-Butler Country Kerry, Ireland REWRITING HISTORY? Actor Tom Hanks, who is promoting a WWII miniseries, is quoted in Time magazine as saying Americans attacked the Japanese partly because they had yellow skin, slant-eyes and worshipped a different God. He then drew a parallel to the present-day war on terror. "Tom Hanks is one of my favorite actors, but if he's not careful, he's going to give Sean Penn a run for his money as Hollywood's biggest absurdist." Cliff Richards Vero Beach, FL "My father was in the South Pacific during WWII and I looked forward to seeing Mr. Hanks' show. However, because of his misguided comments, he's lost a viewer." Elayne Barnett Valencia, CA "I'm so sick of Hollywood actors like Tom Hanks making millions off of war movies, then turning around and trashing the people involved in the real wars." Joe Tourtillott Dollar Bay, MI "If Americans have such negative feelings about Muslims, how does Mr. Hanks explain us fighting alongside and training Iraqi and Afghan security forces?" Brian VanBuskirk Morganton, NC "I am perplexed by Tom Hanks' behavior. His comments fly in the face of every veteran, dead or alive, who wore the uniform during WWII." Garry Watkins Indian Head Park, IL "Mr. Hanks continues to reinforce my decision to never allow any of my hard-earned cash to go his way. Americans should ignore his miniseries." Matt Woolley Orem, UT "So if one American commits an atrocity against an enemy, the whole country is to blame? But the 9/11 conspirators were just a few bad apples?" Tim Ells Naperville, IL "First generation German and Italian Americans were, in fact, interned as well as first generation Japanese Americans. Interment wasn't about racism." Don Davis Archdale, NC "I'm a college student about to graduate with a degree in history. Hanks is right, and you are wrong. The racism and atrocities were rampant on both sides." Matthew Weldon Bakersfield, CA LESBIAN CONTROVERSY A Catholic school denies the young children of same-sex parents re-enrollment in the institution. What would Jesus do? "As a lifelong Catholic, I'm struck by the irony. The parents are sinners (we all are), therefore, the children are denied the opportunity to learn about Jesus' love." Cathryn Howard Murrieta, CA "My kid went to Catholic school for two years. I'm Jewish and his mother is Lutheran. The school was happy to have him." Mike Morris Minneapolis, MN "The church must stand up for its principles. They would be hypocrites if they didn't. The Bishop made the right call." Esther Rachwal Sarasota, FL "I'm a Roman Catholic and I'm so unhappy with this decision. Jesus loves everyone, period." Joe Famulari San Francisco, CA "The kids are not being hurt or wronged by the Catholic school. They are being hurt, wronged and misled by their lesbian caretakers." Lucy Watts Baton Rouge, LA "The point of view Father Morris supports, as well as other beliefs of the Catholic Church, are major reasons I no longer practice Catholicism." Richard Doyle Clayton, MO "The two lesbians were irresponsible in sending their kids to a Catholic school. They should have chosen a secular education." Dee Dee Martino Bourne, MA NAKED PUBLICTY STUNT? Viral videos of athletes working out, wearing nothing but Reeboks, is causing a stir. Is this a clever marketing ploy by the sneaker company, mere coincidence or an embarrassing misstep for Reebok? "I run on the treadmill during the Factor. I wear Asics. I also wear shorts and a t-shirt." David Krasno Edina, MN "The next time I go to buy sneakers I will remember Reebok's name. It's the brand I will definitely avoid." Mary Downes Palm Harbor, FL "I, for one, would rather walk across Antarctica barefoot than buy Reeboks after watching those disgusting videos." Brent Lorbetske Rhinelander, WI "Juliet Huddy thinks the Internet campaign was brilliant, but I think this is exactly the sort of thing we're trying to protect children from." Ben Mitchell Grand Rapids, MI Posted by Factor Producers at 12:24 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 9, 2010 Viewer Mail for Tuesday, March 9 LETTER OF THE DAY! "Stossel must be insane. Double or triple the number of in-laws by legalizing polygamy? No thanks." Kevin Byrne Steep Falls, ME BODY FREE-FOR-ALL? John Stossel takes an ultra-libertarian point of view, saying Americans should have the right to prostitute themselves, marry multiple partners and sell their body parts without government intrusion. "Stossel is right. As people become more educated and responsible, we should be looking at law to remove, not add." Gary Hunsche Taylorville, IL "I'm a conservative Republican and even I recognize that if government regulation was as loose as Stossel wants, we would have anarchy." David Brooks Perry, FL "I always thought John Stossel was rather smart but after tonight, I am convinced he's a half-wit." Jewel Richardson Nesbit, MS "Free people ought to get to do what we want to do. Stossel is the man!" William Urdrian Palm Springs, CA "I was very pleased when I learned John Stossel was leaving ABC to come to Fox. But after hearing his views on prostitution and polygamy, I'm rethinking my position." Linda Guerra Wichita, KS "Legalized prostitution and polygamy? Did Stossel fall on his head on the way to your studio?" Bill Palmer Bakersfield, CA "I think Stossel has been smoking too much of that stuff he wants legalized!" Jane Oppenheimer Boca Raton, FL IMMIGRATION FIX? A proposal for a tamper-proof national ID card is being put forth in the immigration reform debate. "I see a national ID card as another federal government Big Brother ploy. What say you?" Judy Grant Bailey, CO "The problem with the national ID cards is that we still must depend on the government to enforce the laws. I'm not optimistic." Joel Van Nurden Rochester, MN "I'll support a national ID card provided it's also used at the polls to prevent voter fraud." Louis Schmidt Kings Park, NY "Although I don't support amnesty, why not have illegal aliens pay a fine and then register so they can be monitored? The good ones stay, the bad ones get deported." Mike McMahon Dixon, IL "It may be a necessary evil, but an additional benefit of ID cards would be increased efficiency and fraud reduction." Kip Klee League City, TX "A national ID card based on a finger or an eye would also allow people to sail through airport security." Carl Triebes The Woodlands, TX "I'm a retired border patrol agent and I know the pitfalls of ID's such as green cards for legal aliens. They are counterfeited time and again." Bob Stille Virden, NM $100 MILLION LAWSUIT Actress Lindsay Lohan sues over an E-trade commercial that uses the name Lindsay, saying she has single-name recognition like Madonna, Cher and Oprah. "Don't judge so quickly. Lindsay Lohan may have a case. After all, the character she claims is modeled after her is a baby." Diana Connelly Papillion, NE "As far as the whole Lindsay Lohan thing goes, I just have to ask her: now who's being a baby?" Dave Park Farmington, MI "I respectfully disagree that this should be thrown out as a nuisance lawsuit. When I saw the commercial for the first time, I immediately thought of Lindsay Lohan. She deserves to have her case heard." Elena Boughey Deltona, FL "The Lindsay Lohan lawsuit against E-trade is a perfect example of why we need tort reform in this country. My daughter has a softball teammate named Lindsay. Maybe she should call a lawyer too." M.J. Panneri St. Louis, MO "I agree this is an absurd lawsuit, but I don't like your punishment of sending her to Cleveland. This is a great city, and we don't want her!" Jim Wodyka Concord, OH "I can state without hesitation that the first time I saw this ad, I did not think of Lindsay Lohan. I fear the young lady is providing Leno and Letterman material." James Rankin San Antonio, TX BEST PICTURE LAWSUIT A lawsuit against the makers of this year's best picture "The Hurt Locker" claims the real-life hero behind the story didn't get due recognition. "As a screenwriter, I would never take from someone's life and put it on film without giving them credit and acknowledgement. You just don't do it." Lauren Hudson Lynnwood, WA "I too served in Iraq and think Sgt. Jeffrey Sarver needs to wise up and quit being selfish. Any reporter could have followed anybody on the frontlines and told this story." Tyler Anderson Rockford, IL "Sgt. Sarver deserves recognition for his contributions to the movie, but his charge that he coined the term 'The Hurt Locker' is specious." Roy Cash Collierville, TN "When you're in the military, you have a contract with the government saying you can't profit from your service while in uniform." Ron Hollabaugh Phoenix, AZ Posted by Factor Producers at 2:17 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 8, 2010 The O'Quiz: Test yourself on the news! Test your knowledge of the news with a brand new O'Quiz for this week. Last week's average score was up a full point to 6.47 questions correct out of 10 compared to the previous week's average of 5.47 out of 10. Good luck this week! Go: This week's O'Quiz Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 2:01 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 8, 2010 Viewer Mail for Monday, March 8 LETTER OF THE DAY! "Without the movie 'The Blind Side,' nobody would have known what that nice family did for Michael Oher. Sandra Bullock did a great job bringing the story to life. She deserves nothing but compliments." Jolene Miley Carson City, NV FAR-LEFT FURY More and more ultra-liberals are coming out swinging, attacking President Obama, Sarah Palin and anybody else who aren't on board with their extreme positions. "The far-left is doing something the far-right hasn't been able to do. It is doing a marvelous job of destroying the Democratic party." Stanley Gershbein Ft. Lauderdale, FL "President Obama is moving towards the center of the far-left and that's about as far as he is capable of moving." Tom Kihs Newport, OR "You're wrong. President Obama has shown no inclination to move to the center. Democrats who don't share his far-left views are the biggest impediment to his agenda." Karl Wright Greenville, TX "Democrats are in a quandary. Move to the left and lose elections. Move to the center and lose the primary source of their funding." Michael McKinney Phoenix, MD MASSA MESS A Democratic Congressman says Rahm Emanuel is forcing him out of office because he is opposed to the health care bill. But could it maybe have something to do with allegations that he's groped members of his staff? "Rep. Massa is a wussie for resigning at this critical stage of the health care debate. If he had any backbone, he would have stayed on and voted his convictions." Doug McCraig Columbia, TN "Rep. Massa should be furious if his allegations about the party are true. An investigation should be launched immediately." Mark Creighton Martinsville, IN "With President Obama shoving health care down our throats, do you really think he wouldn't make an example out of Massa for the Democrats he's having trouble with?" Karen Smith Dorchester, SC "I'm saddened by the resignation of Rep. Massa. I had hoped he'd stay and fight. His departure assures a replacement who will vote for health care reform." Betsy Mehl Thibodaux, LA "You're naïve if you don't think Massa was destroyed by the administration exactly as he said. These people are ruthless." Larry Wold Everett, WA "Those of us in Eric Massa's district certainly care that he's resigned. Now we won't have a vote on the health care bill." Rhonda Stamatis Perinton, NY "I believe that Massa's demise is politically motivated to the extent that if Massa voted the party line on health care, the Democratic leadership would be out defending him against these allegations." Chris Stadler Gastonia, NC "If Congressman Massa sincerely believed he's being persecuted by his party to preempt his vote against Obama-care, he wouldn't have resigned." Sonny Girard Boca Raton, FL OSCAR HIGHLIGHTS Bernie Goldberg runs down his most interesting moments at the Academy Awards, pointing out that Sandra Bullock shouldn't be rewarded for her performance of a heroic woman as much as the heroic woman herself she be rewarded. "Please tell Bernie to lighten up. The Oscars are about movies. That's what they were celebrating, not real life and good deeds." Toby Wolfe Scottsbluff, NE "I applaud Bernie's stance. Just because you can act like other great people doesn't make you a great person. I'm embarrassed by what we consider accomplishments these days." Larry Veasman, Jr. Ann Arbor, MI "I totally understand that Bernie thinks the real family who saved a homeless black kid are the true heroes. But Sandra Bullock was the instrument to encourage millions of people who saw the movie to be more heroic in their real lives." Doug Brandt Oxnard, CA "Considering the fact that Sandra Bullock donates millions and millions of dollars to charity, Bernie may have wanted to use someone else as an example to prove the self-absorption of Hollywood." Lisa McCartha Gilbert, SC "Sandra Bullock should have given more credit to the real-life hero she portrayed. A few years ago, I stopped being a Julia Roberts fan when she failed to mention Erin Brokovich will accepting her best actress award." Mike Long Vista, CA "Bernie is right. The people in Hollywood have no concept of what it's like in the real world. People in the movie business giving themselves awards is no big deal." Rex Routt Fullerton, CA "Steve Martin and his comedic style made the night's gimmicks worth watching. Bernie Goldberg's stance on the Oscars wasn't very fair and balanced." Emory Warren Franklin, TN WORTHY PINHEAD? Actor Woody Harrelson shows up at the Oscars in a hemp tuxedo. Is he a pinhead for this fashion faux pas? "While Woody has said some pinheaded things, his suit was quite smart. I myself have hemp clothing and I love the way it fits." David Bonesteel San Diego, CA "All of Ben Franklin's clothes were made from hemp. Was he a pinhead too?" Mike Swainsboro, GA "I don't know why you're picking on Woody Harrelson for his hemp suit. Hemp was a major cash drop in colonial America. Kudos to Woody for promoting an American product." Chuck Floyd Manassas, VA Posted by Factor Producers at 11:21 AM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 5, 2010 Bold & Fresh Tour Poster Charity Auction Bid on a Bold & Fresh Tour poster autographed by Bill O'Reilly and Glenn Beck. One of five in a series of five to be auctioned this poster is hand-numbered and is not available for sale anywhere else. All proceeds go to benefit The Wounded Warrior Project. Go: Bold & Fresh Tour Poster Charity Auction Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 10:06 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 5, 2010 This week's new crossword: Pols Behaving Badly This week's crossword features ethically-challenged and scandal-plagued politicians, past and present. Play online or print it out for the road. Go: O'Reilly crossword Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 2:55 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 5, 2010 Viewer Mail for Friday, March 5 LETTER OF THE DAY! "Of course, Rev. Wright is a living legend. In his own mind." Bob Saintey Gardnerville, NV VENUE CHANGE? The Washington Post reports that the Obama administration is almost set to announce a new location for the terror trials originally slated for New York City. "This turnabout should make me more relieved than I am, but I still don't think the administration has seen the light. It just wants to see if the ultra-liberals will stand for this change of heart." M.G. Allen Frenchtown, NJ "If there really was a deal cut, can't the Obama administration change its mind again and bring KSM back to NYC once Guantanamo Bay is closed successfully with the help of Republicans?" Alan Laythorpe Lakeside, CA "KSM's new trial venue is in exchange for Sen. Lindsey Graham's vote on Obama-care. Health care is the President's passion. Everything else is secondary." Patricia Estep Ann Arbor, MI "When to the views held by the majority of Americans take precedence over an elected official's personal beliefs?" Ken Gomes Redlands, CA "Obama made the decision to move the terror trials to New York. Holder doesn't have that authority, but now he's the administration's scapegoat." Don Miller Lithia, FL "I must be missing something. KSM has already pleaded guilty three times to 9/11. Why is there even a need for any kind of trial?" Jim Donna Brewerton, NY "Is it possible that Obama's strategy all along was to use the threat of a KSM trial in New York as a ploy to get Republicans to back closing Gitmo?" Mark Osman Branchburg, NJ "How can the Obama administration seriously want to put international terrorists into our prison system when it's already grossly overpopulated with our own criminals?" Catherine Cichanowicz Riverhead, NY PRESIDENTIAL SATIRE Will Ferrell's Funny or Die website features an entertaining skit of various comedians playing different presidents. "I never once cracked a smile during the Will Ferrell Presidents skit. But Sarah Palin on Leno, on the other hand, made me laugh out loud several times." John Elfmont Redondo Beach, CA "The Funny or Die clip was hilarious. The only thing missing was a cameo appearance by you, Bill, a la 'An American Carol.'" Allison Garner Thousand Oaks, CA GLAMOUR GONE BAD? Barbara Walters enters the no spin zone to promote her last Oscar special. Does she think the glitz and glamour of old Hollywood has totally faded? "Hollywood actors in the past had class and style, and when America went to war, they enlisted in the war effort. They didn't sit at home and whine about their country." Daniel Hersum Prescott, AZ "Americans are sick of Hollywood because they won't shut up about their political views. They should make movies and keep their opinions to themselves." Kathy Gould Lakewood Ranch, FL "John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Clint Eastwood were great Americans who loved and served their country. Much of Hollywood today just wants to tear it down." Art Bracco Miller Place, NY "Movies really aren't what they use to be and neither are their stars." Sandra Banducci Lake O Lakes, FL "I'm surprised that neither you nor Ms. Walters mentioned that moviegoers nowadays are more enamored of special effects than acting." Bill Newman Kirkland, WA "Why did you tell Barbara Walters that Hugh Jackman couldn't be her most memorable moment? She finds him charming. I find him sexy." Kariann Hopes Detroit, MI MISCELLANEOUS "I told my colleagues my dream job would be to work for O'Reilly. I got some strange looks, but I meant it." Cathy Kastner Clarkesville, GA "I read your book while on an unsuccessful hunting trip. I laughed so hard I must have scared off all the elk." Steve Parker Buckeye, AZ Posted by Factor Producers at 11:18 AM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 4, 2010 Stratfor.com: Thinking About the Unthinkable: A U.S.-Iranian Deal The United States apparently has reached the point where it must either accept that Iran will develop nuclear weapons at some point if it wishes, or take military action to prevent this. There is a third strategy, however: Washington can seek to redefine the Iranian question.   Read More Posted by George Friedman, Stratfor.com at 12:18 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 4, 2010 Bill's Latest Column: Living Legends In his new column for this week, Bill analyzes the so-called 'living legends' awards that Rev. Jeremiah Wright is spearheading... what's the old reverend up to, exactly? Go: Bill's latest column Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 12:10 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 4, 2010 Viewer Mail for Thursday, March 4 LETTER OF THE DAY! "Jeremiah Wright has inspired me to give myself an award too: the Awesome American Award. Bill, I'm also giving one to you and Glenn Beck. Congratulations!" Bryan Smith Tucson, AZ FINANCING HEALTH CARE President Obama says reform will cost $1 trillion, but Rep. Paul Ryan is vocally questioning the math on Obama-care. "If the CBO are referees, as your Democratic Congressman guests claimed, tell them to do an instant replay on their cost analysis of Social Security and Medicare." Jay Ancona San Marcos, CA "If I used the accounting principles used by the CBO to score Obama-care in the real world, I'd be thrown in jail." Dave Wasser Calabasas, CA "Reps. Sestak and Sherman are lying about the true cost of the Democrats' health care reform and they know it. States will have to raise taxes to cover these unfunded health care mandates." Dave Metzig Wentzville, MO "If Obama-care will save $500 billion in waste and fraud, put enforcement into effect first. Once the money is saved, use it to put more uninsured on the roles." Mark Brunetti Gaithersburg, MD "The line between truth and propaganda on Obama-care are blurred at best. That's unacceptable with the economic health of the country at stake." Daniel Jeffs Apple Valley, CA PROGRESSIVE IRE Far-left filmmaker Michael Moore says he's not happy with President Obama and that Democrats are a bunch of "wusses." "If Matt Damon and Michael Moore want this progressive agenda, how about we tax them and all of Hollywood 97% to pay for it. Then they might be singing a different tune." Keith Watstein Freehold, NJ "In an introduction to health care college class, I was peaceably forced to watch Michael Moore's 'Sicko.' What a crock of stupidity!" Lynda Larkin Pt. St. John, FL "For once, I actually agree with Michael Moore on something. You either get stuff done on principle or you don't, it's as simple as that." Robert Anderson Everett, WA LIVING LEGENDS? Why is the Factor the only media only covering the Louis Farrakhan-Rev. Wright-Fr. Pfleger confab coming up in Chicago? "Rev. Wright is a racist America-hater with tax-exempt status. He's raising money with an event in his honor? He is a legend indeed." Michael Capezio Flemington, NJ "Just because Jeremiah Wright attracts big crowds doesn't mean he's a good man with a good message. Hitler attracted thousands." Mary Ann Brandow Mi Wuk Village, CA "The media will always run from a racially charged hot potato like this one, but even more so if the person holding the event is a racist with ties to President Obama." Christopher Carter Sandy Springs, GA "Rev. Wright and Louis Farrakhan can fill venues, and as Americans, they have a right to spout their hate. But like Hitler, they are nothing more than dangerous demagogues who scare the press." Linda Kleinschmidt Hanover, NH "This dog and pony show proves racist is alive and well in the black community. As a Catholic, I can't understand with Pfleger hasn't been defrocked by the Pope." Rita Cooke Carson City, NV "What concerns me most is that these men are widely respected in the black community." Connie Jackson Cumming, GA "Your guest's logic that because these men have large churches, they deserve honors, is insane. Loved your David Duke comparison." Ginny Murray Simi Valley, CA TEEN PREGNANCY UPDATE The culture warriors check in on the Gloucester 18, teen girls who all got pregnant at the same Massachusetts high school around the same time. "I guess babies are the new puppies. Teens want them because they're so cute, but they have no idea what it takes to care for them." Roger Kirkparick Abilene, TX "You can't curtail teen pregnancy with better education alone. Those girls were impulsive and wanted the babies to fill an emptiness." Michele Lecours Wasilla, AK "The Gloucester teens were not encouraged by a permissive society, but were rewarded by an entitlement society. They are long-term burdens on society and their babies will suffer for it." Elizabeth Grossmayer Fresno, CA "For these girls, being pregnant was a money-making development. As long as our government continues to fund out-of-wedlock pregnancies, they will continue to happen." Kelly Daniels Missoula, MT "It is a shame that none of these girls went the adoption route. It would have brought some good to a bad situation. It would have been a selfless thing to do for the babies." Kristi Sivertson Herriman, UT "Where are the fathers? The documentary should be shown at high schools across the country on the first day of school and before summer break." David Roques Benton, LA DISCRIMINATORY FIRING? A pregnant bartender at a strip club is fired and told by her boss that her pregnancy is hurting business. "The club hires female bartenders instead of men for a reason. She was not hired solely for her bartending skills, but also for the way she looked in a skimpy outfit." Bob Pellegrino Sicklerville, NJ "Illegal or not, the bartender's boss is absolutely correct." Travis Allred Harrison, AR "A pregnant woman should not be working in a smoke-filled bar in the first place." Phil Glass Brentwood, MO "The bartender's boss is wrong. The only reason I go to a strip club is because of a sexy pregnant bartender." Joe Viera Glendale, AZ MISCELLANEOUS "My coffee tastes better in the bold fresh coffee mug!" Jonathan Mitchell Los Angeles, CA Posted by Factor Producers at 12:08 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 3, 2010 Backstage Conversation: Abolish the filibuster? Is the filibuster a good idea or should it be abolished? Hear Bill's answer to this question and more in this week's Backstage Conversation webcast. Go: This week's Backstage Conversation Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 5:53 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 3, 2010 Viewer Mail for Wednesday, March 3 LETTER OF THE DAY! "I think having a law in California to penalize cursing is a great idea. Just one good rap song could balance the budget within a year." Steven Mitchell London, AR LIVING LEGENDS? Louis Farrakhan, Jeremiah Wright and Fr. Michael Pfleger will all share the same stage to honor themselves in an event whose proceeds will go to their charitable causes. "Cardinal George is often silent when Father Pfleger and his radical rants make news. And you wonder why the Catholic Church is having a tough time?" Teresa Belmont Bensenville, IL "Obama called Michael Pfleger is moral compass in a 2006 book. Father Pfleger called Louis Farrakhan a great man in a videotaped interview. It all adds up." Sati Green Woodstock, GA "The Farrakhan, Wright, Pfleger event that Chicago is dying. God help us all! I'll be emailing Cardinal George tonight to let him know my feelings." Michael Piet Palos Hills, IL "Cardinal George has no control over Pfleger. It's no surprise he's sharing the stage with Farrakhan and Wright. There's nobody to stop him." Kirk Severs Homewood, IL CURSING IN CALIFORNIA Legislation in California may make it punishable under the law to swear and cuss. Dennis Miller has some reaction to the nanny state insanity. "I can see why California wants to ban cursing because all that cursing is directed at the politicians. They're just finding a way to punish people who voice their anger." Michael Dayton Everett, WA "If California has a ban on cursing, does that mean they will have to censor the movie industry?" Al Catarino Anthem, AZ "As a young California policeman in the mid-60s, I remember there was a law on the books that banned cursing in front of women and children. The law was overturned because it violated free speech." Bill Hedges Buena Park, CA HIGH TECH DATING Jessica Simpson talks to Oprah about her ex-boyfriend John Maher spilling their sexual secrets in an interview. In the Internet age, any intimate detail can spread like wildfire. "With regards to the segment about Jessica Simpson, you said chivalry is dead. Not really, it's only dead with low-class morons like John Maher." Curt Adams Castle Rock, CO "I think I remember Jessica Simpson saying she didn't believe in premarital sex years ago. Boy, how things have changed!" Eric Shuey DuBois, PA "Tell Jessica that even Bart Simpson knows if you don't want people to know how you are in bed, don't invite them into it. Especially if they Tweet!" Larry Veasman, Jr. Ann Arbor, MI "Like a gold ring in a hog's snout is a beautiful woman without discretion. Somebody tell Jessica Simpson." Dr. Jerry Anderson Winchester, TN BANNED IN BRAZIL Socialite Paris Hilton stars in a beer ad in Brazil. But despite the fact that it's relatively tame, government officials pull it off the air for being demeaning to blondes. "Paris was not so sexy compared to the other beer commercials in Brazil. Many of these women wear a lot less than she was wearing." David Warren Sao Paolo, Brazil "Ms. Hilton was not being objectified, the beer was." James Johnston Silver Spring, MD "There is no way that I would want that beer. I like my beer to be ice cold, not smoking hot. She should have done a coffee commercial." Ron Bella Centellial, CO "I'm really upset about the Paris Hilton ad filmed down in Rio. Come on now, no one likes hot beer." Jack Watson Ardmore, AL SPECIAL P&P EDITION Sarah Palin makes her standup comedy debut on the tonight show. How's she do? "She did a marvelous job. She was witty, posed, entertaining and confident. You're a pinhead, Bill, for even suggesting she could be a pinhead." Jim Cunningham Media, PA "If politics doesn't work out for the Governor, she could have a future as a standup comedian somebody. Her material was timely, funny and well-delivered." Henry Kjentvet Traverse City, MI "Sarah Palin needs to pursue either politics or comedy, but not both. There are already too many clowns in public office." Wayne Stewart Montello, WI "Anyone who has the good humor to laugh at themselves is a patriot!" Crissy Power Jacksonville, FL "Governor Palin should not quit her day job. Oops, she already did." Ted Clee Chappell Hill, TX Posted by Factor Producers at 12:06 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 2, 2010 Viewer Mail for Tuesday, March 2 LETTER OF THE DAY! "As Americans we should reject racism, regardless of past experiences. Prejudice doesn't need to beget more prejudice." Wendy LeBlanc Jacksonville, FL RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS The Supreme Court is hearing a case about a 76-year-old Chicago man's Second Amendment rights. The outcome of the case could determine whether the progressive agenda is taking hold in America. "The Supreme Court has already definitively ruled that gun ownership is an individual right." Ken Artingstall Glendale, CA "Your guest may know law, but he doesn't know history. The citizen was the only means of defense during our Founding Fathers' time." Ron Barb Cumberland, MD "Why would the right to bear arms be the only Constitutional right not given to the people? The Constitution grants rights directly to the people." Glenn Watts Columbia, SC "Crimes are rarely committed by legally obtained guns. Gun control won't stop criminal-minded perpetrators." Pam Barger Augusta, GA "The issue of gun rights as an individual freedom has been well settled for years and was affirmed again in 2008 with D.C. vs. Heller." John Theadore Syracuse, NY HATING THE WHITE RIGHT Minister Louis Farrakhan delivers a speech to 20,000 people where he says the white right wants President Obama to be assassinated. How does this vile hater continue to draw crowds? "Why would an African American leader incite people to commit violence? Rev. Martin Luther King devoted his life to peace between the races." Donna Corriveau Dryden, MI "Farrakhan and his ilk have no purpose or agenda if there isn't racial turmoil. He is keeping the story alive and fueling the fire for job security." Melanie Chacon Dallas, TX "Louis Farrakhan is a dangerous man, who put a dangerous notion about our President's safety out there." Mary Syron St. Louis, MO "I'd probably be laughing at Louis Farrakhan's ignorance and his racist rants if it weren't for the fact that he has thousands of followers who take him seriously." Pat Floyd Ft. Myers, FL "I find it hard to believe that Farrakhan can still draw audiences to spew his racially-slanted rants and verbal garbage. It doesn't make sense." George Lericos Smithville, NJ "Will we be hearing from Jackson or Sharpton to openly denounce Farrakhan's hate speech any time soon?" Mike Jorgensen Fargo, ND "Your guest Leo Terrell is making excuses for the attendees of Farrakhan's speech. Many in the audience aren't hold enough to have lived through real racism in the 60s." Chris Davis Atlanta, GA "If you don't like Obama's policies or the direction he's taking the country or the debt he's piling on, are you automatically a racist?" Nancy Polk Lawrenceville, GA "People who think like Leo Terrell, both black and white, are the reason racism in this country won't die." Terry LaPora Redmond, OR ELEVATOR AMBUSH Sen. Jim Bunning (R) gets confrontational with an aggressive reporter asking about his holdout vote on the jobs bill. "Instead of chastening Sen. Bunning for voting against the jobs bill, shouldn't we be up in arms about those who voted for it since we can't afford it?" Jim Rushton Dartmouth, MA "Kudos to Jim Bunning for his stand requiring Congress to actually pay for what they enact." Robert McGee Plano, TX "Jim Bunning looks good for showing strength on fiscal responsibility, but in the end, he rolled over like the rest of them." Stephen Ross Othello, WA "The lack of support for Sen. Bunning by fellow Republicans proves they don't have the guts or leadership ability needed to bring this country back to prosperity." Denny Armstrong Ventura, CA CONTROVERSIAL HIRES? Charles Krauthammer weighs in on the Justice Department's decision to hire nine lawyers who were involved in defending terrorists. "Defending terrorists is what the lawyers chose to do pro bono. We now know where the hearts of our Justice employees lay." Michael McClintock Austerlitz, NY "The lawyers don't just support civil liberties; they have a hatred for America so deep they want to extend a hand to our enemies." Don Wax Wenatchee, WA "Eric Holder is being driven by ideology, and therefore, will make decisions based on ideology rather than common sense or the law." Jeff Rowan Connellsville, PA "Holder's agenda is clear. He wants to keep as much legal business in the private sector. Follow the money." Bruce Green Brunswick, ME Posted by Factor Producers at 12:04 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 1, 2010 The O'Quiz: Test yourself on the news! Test your knowledge of the news with a brand new O'Quiz for this week. Last week's average score stayed about the same, with an average of 5.47 questions correct out of 10 compared to the previous week's average of 5.41 out of 10. Good luck this week! Go: This week's O'Quiz Posted by BillOReilly.com Staff at 1:00 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

March 1, 2010 Viewer Mail for Monday, March 1 LETTER OF THE DAY! "After watching your segment about Marie Osmond's troubled teenage son, I told my 17-year-old I was taking him to get drug tested. He told me would only test positive for awesome!" Michael Mangano Riverview, FL BANKRUPTCY RISK? Does the Obama administration realize health care reform is so unpopular right now because its huge price tag could lead to economic doom for this country? "If the Democrats bankrupt the country, then socialism will be in place soon enough. Perhaps that's why many people call Obama a socialist." Victor Castrillo Grant, FL "A bankrupt America? It can happen. Don't you remember the Russian soldiers scavenging in the garbage dumps of East Germany because they hadn't been paid in months?" Dick Loomis Los Angeles, CA "It is impossible to ever pay off this debt. What will happen when the interest is the largest part of our annual budget?" Eugene Howe Appleton, WI "You keep using the excuse of expense to oppose the health care bill. If it really did cost nothing, would you support it as it's written now?" Robert Anderson Everett, WA "I agree with your assessment that there is a serious risk that the health care bill will bankrupt the government. I happen to think it will also take the best medical system in the world down with it." J. Richard Jaconette, M.D. Battle Creek, MI GRAD NATION? President Obama wants to throw more money at the public school system in an effort to step the high school dropout rate. But is this throwing good money after bad? "There is not enough money in the world to educate all children if the parents don't set the expectation that education is important. My motto is: 'education is not a punishment, stupidity is.'" Doug Cherney Burnsville, MN "The biggest thing missing in public education today is the ability to discipline. The ruler across the knuckles taught more than reading, writing and arithmetic." Tony McAdams Albuquerque, NM "The problem today is parents don't teach their children to respect authority figures. Plus, public schools are no longer allowed to discipline kids." Jeff Grose Geuda Springs, KS "It is obvious you were not adversely affected by Sister Lurana's enhanced education techniques. Public schools need more discipline, not more money." Barry Talbot Concord, NH "The problem with our schools is not money. It is mismanagement of the funds already available. Our schools have transformed into social programs." Brett Irwin Prescott, AZ "The best way to improve the education system is to break the back of the unions and bring in people more concerned with education than power." Dave Nelson Bloomington, MN "We have been throwing money at education for decades and still have not solved the problem. Money is not the answer." Dick Eckhart Prescott, AZ "The reason Catholic schools like the one I used to work in can do the job for a lot less money than public schools is because their teachers work for about 70% of what public schools pay." Tom Barnhart Lima, OH "Spending more money on education will not solve the dropout problem. Education starts with the family." Karen Chianello Glendale, CA "Teachers are not the problem; it's the parents. Most parents don't participate and support the teachers." Jim Whalen West Springfield, MA "We need three things to improve education. Re-establish a moral compass in this country, enforce discipline in the classrooms and eliminate the teacher's union." Chris Hendrick Starkville, MS "If parents were more involved with their children, they'd be able to pinpoint any problems. You can't blame the kids for lack of parenting." Doug Hayes Wyckoff, NJ PRICE OF FAME? Singer Marie Osmond's 18-year-old son commits suicide. Are children of mega-stars more susceptible to emotional problems? "Everybody has problems, not just famous people. But their problems are more publicized. I can't imagine what Marie Osmond is going through right now." Kendal Doetsch Carolina Beach, NC "Depression and bipolar disorder are diseases that must be constantly monitored with medication and therapy in order to overcome them." Susan Sims Rockville Center, NY "Depression and suicide don't discriminate. I am so sorry for Marie Osmond's loss, but is fame really a significant part of the equation?" Maria Jones Wayne, PA BECK SHOUT-OUT Former green jobs czar Van Jones gets an NAACP Image award and tells Glenn Beck he loves him during his acceptance speech. "It took me about 9 months to warm up to Beck. A little longer for you. Now when I see the two of you together, I get all warm and fuzzy." Moe Markowitz Lincoln Park, NJ "You said you hope Van Jones will accept your offer and appear on the Factor. He doesn't have the guts." Tim Kaufman Virginia Beach, VA "Glenn Beck did not get Van Jones fired. He only exposed Mr. Jones for what he was, giving the administration no choice than to let him go." Danny Layman Holly Lake Ranch, TX "What does it say about Van Jones that he mentions his nemesis Beck on the night he won such a big award?" Alice Carnes Olathe, KS MISCELLANEOUS "I decided not to be luskful and let you know that there was a huge spike on Google search for 'lusk' after you made it the word of the day." Paul Pomykala Rantoul, IL "I'm 14-years-old and did a biography project for school and so I read 'Bold Fresh.' I got an A! Thank you." Kelsey Portsmouth Bothell, WA Posted by Factor Producers at 12:03 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry