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Monday, May 26, 2008
The Factor Rundown
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Tonight's show originally aired May 12.
Talking Points Memo & Top Story
Impact Segment
Personal Story Segment
Body Language Segment
Factor Follow Up Segment
Back of Book Segment
Pinheads and Patriots
Factor Mail
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A new Ward Churchill at Syracuse?
"There is no question that race hustlers are emerging in force this election cycle, which is ironic as Barack Obama has done a great job of not exploiting race. One of the worst race-baiters in the country teaches at Syracuse University. His name is Boyce Watkins, and he's called Juan Williams a 'happy Negro.' Syracuse has not condemned Watkins for his obvious race-baiting and will not issue a statement on the matter. So Factor producer Porter Berry went to see Chancellor Nancy Cantor, who would only say that Boyce Watkins is 'an individual speaking for himself.' Watkins is just one of many race hustlers seeking to use the presidential contest to push a radical agenda. Like Ward Churchill at the University of Colorado, Watkins hides behind academic freedom in his villainous pursuits. Talking Points expects a vicious campaign this fall, even though Senators McCain and Obama are not defamers. The bile will not come from them; instead, fanatical surrogates will spread the hate. Our job will be to expose these people wherever we find them. There is no place for race hatred in this country."

The Factor was joined Juan Williams himself, the subject of Boyce Watkins' slander. "This guy is hiding his fear of other points of view," Williams declared, "by using these kinds of bully tactics. If you disagree with him, then you're a bad person and a racist. What he wants is the kind of anger and polarization that would fuel the hatred he makes his money off of. He distorts things for his own purpose, and what he's doing is inhibiting free discussion and free debate. This guy is violating basic academic freedom." The Factor pointed out the double standard at Syracuse and other universities. "If this man were white doing the converse, he'd be fired immediately. This definitely besmirches Syracuse University."
Hillary Clinton remarks spark debate
Hillary Clinton is still catching flak for her assertion that "Senator Obama's support among working, hard working Americans, white Americans, is weakening." The Factor was joined by two political observers with opposing views of Clinton's statement. "I'm incredibly disappointed in what she said," declared Obama supporter Tanya Acker. "Not because she was trying to suggest that only white Americans are hard working, but what's disappointing is the suggestion that every decision a white voter or a black voter makes is attributable to the color of the candidate's skin." But radio host Tammy Bruce cited this as a case of liberals being hoist on their own petard. "This is what liberals have done to society for the past forty years - they've broken down their constituencies by race and by gender, and it's coming back to haunt them. Now that Hillary has made it clear that she's not leaving, they're trying to smear her. The point Hillary is making is that in order to win the general election, you've got to not have people in hermetically sealed little multicultural pockets."
Memphis students under fire for provocative dance
Students at a Memphis high school dance simulated various sex acts as teacher "chaperones" stood by and did nothing. Memphis Superintendent of Schools Dan Ward entered the No Spin Zone and gave his reaction: "We have 112,000 kids and this activity is certainly not indicative of what they do. But it is a disaster and I'm not making excuses for anyone. We're dealing with it, and we expecting the principal to get the situation to where that never happens again." The Factor urged Ward to mete out appropriate punishment to school officials. "Teachers and administrators were watching overt displays of sexuality, and it looks like there is no discipline at this school whatsoever. There is something fundamentally wrong in the school."
Body language of McCain interview
Tonya Reiman used her body language expertise to analyze three different television interviews, beginning with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters. Walters admitted to having an affair with former Senator Edward Brooke, but denied that she was his "mistress." "There was mocking disbelief on Oprah's face," Reiman said. "She shared a joke with her audience and left Barbara Walters out of it. Barbara was miffed and annoyed and that interaction was combative." Reiman also scrutinized The Factor questioning John McCain about illegal immigration. "When you said something, he backed away from you, which is his way of backing away from the subject. He looks like a scolded child." Finally, Reiman viewed Alec Baldwin responding to Morley Safer's question about Baldwin's abusive phone message to his daughter. "Baldwin does what I call the 'stalker stare,' which is his way of showing his displeasure. And his low voice goes even lower, which is another indication of his aggravation."
Obama and the radical underground
Barack Obama has admitted to being "friendly" with former Weather Underground radicals Bill Ayers and Bernadine Dohrn, both of whom are unapologetic for bombing the Pentagon and other sites. Talk show host Sandy Rios reported additional details about Obama's connection with the couple. "The center of their relationship was the Woods Foundation - Barack Obama and William Ayers were directors at the same time. They served on the board at the same time that Ayers was pictured standing on a crumpled American flag." Chicago columnist John Kass portrayed Obama's questionable associations as political expediency. "He was punching his ticket. He goes to Reverend Wright's church, he hangs out with Dohrn and Ayers, he's getting his far left bona fides in order. It was probably more opportunism than ideology." The Factor predicted that Obama's Chicago background will be a major part of the coming campaign. "These associations are going to hurt Obama. We are all over this story, and by November we're going to know everything about this."
A guide to the escort industry?
Finally, The Factor was joined by former escort Amanda Brooks, author of two guides that offer advice to prostitutes. "I wrote the books," Brooks said, "because there is no readily information available for escorts. They put themselves in danger, so I'm hoping I can help them make better decisions. I discuss different situations they may be in." The Factor chastised Brooks for tacitly encouraging young women to sell their bodies. "This is not a good way to make a living - you're out alone with a stranger, and it only takes one nut to cut your throat. Why don't we all band together and say to every young woman, don't do this?"
Jon Bon Jovi & Terry McAuliffe
Monday's Patriot: Rocker Jon Bon Jovi, who helped raise more than $3-million for homeless veterans. And the Pinhead: Terry McAuliffe, who suggested that Tim Russert's dad "Big Russ" is dead and in Heaven. To paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of the elder Russert's death are greatly exaggerated. Nominate a Pinhead or a Patriot by sending an email to pnp@billoreilly.com.
Viewers sound off
Factor Words of the Day
A sampling of your weekend e-mails:

Kevin Drummond, Oceanside, CA: "Bill, I agree that Hillary Clinton was just quoting the polls in her comments about whites voting for her. But she referred to hard working white people, insinuating that blacks do not work hard."

Susan McKelvey, Camden, AL: "Bill, you are correct, race-baiting is unacceptable. However, the media seems to be doing most of it."

Dr. Matthew Ginalick, Mt. Airy, MD: "Bill, you were waving your finger and raising your voice to John McCain. You didn't do that with Hillary."

Scott Walker, Elk Grove, CA: "Mr. O'Reilly, you do not have do not have the credentials to disagree with Senator McCain on torture."