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| All content taken from The O'Reilly Factor on Fox News Channel. Each weeknight by 6 PM EST a preview of that evening's show will be posted and then updated with additional information the following weekday by noon EST.
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"Word is that ABC executives are stunned by the far-left hatred being directed toward that organization. The mainstream media had been very soft on Barack Obama until Wednesday, when Charles Gibson and George Stephanopoulos decided to ask him about his associations and his patriotism. That's why the far left kooks went nuts - they don't think those questions are legitimate. But Americans want a president who reflects their values, and here's a news flash for the radical left: Reverend Jeremiah Wright does not reflect mainstream America, and the Weather Underground guy is despised in most American homes. So voters want to know what Senator Obama is doing associating with those men, and that is a legitimate question. Talking Points likes Barack Obama and, therefore, I have some advice for him. It is not a good thing to hang around with a guy who wanted to bomb America, and Reverend Wright looks to be a con man. The latest Gallup tracking poll shows that Obama has lost some points nationwide. If he deals with these association questions straight-up, he can mitigate some of that damage. If he doesn't, the controversy will rage on until November."
News Link: MoveOn.org protests ABC |
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As Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton continued their post-debate verbal sparring, The Factor spoke with two Democrats about the debate. Not surprisingly, Obama supporter Tanya Acker disparaged ABC's inquisitors. "These questions were irrelevant," Acker declared. "You can not test Barack Obama's patriotism by what clothing accessories he's wearing, and we've exhausted the Jeremiah Wright issue. These things don't have anything to do with the fact that 81% of Americans are unhappy with the direction of the country." Democratic strategist Nancy Skinner concurred that Wednesday's debate was off the mark. "There's an anxious public, economic anxiety levels are at an all time high, and people tuned in because they wanted to see answers. This stuff was far out in left field." But The Factor contended that questions of character are fair game. "Obama hasn't explained his association with the Weather Underground guy, and he hasn't repudiated Reverend Wright, who's a con man. The public does not know who Barack Obama is, and that's why those questions were legitimate."
News Link: Obama complains about debate questions |
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Authorities are still trying to decide what to do with hundreds of children removed from the polygamist compound in Texas. Congressman Chris Cannon, a Republican from Utah, questioned the wisdom of the raid. "Protecting kids is infinitely important, but any time you use the force of the state you have to be very careful. There are questions about whether this was justified, and now you have 416 kids sitting in a strange environment and 416 lawyers defending them." The Factor endorsed the raid as a necessary intervention to protect children. "I think they should have raided that place three years ago. There are 13- and 14-year old girls who are pregnant by 50-year old men. Polygamy is a felony and these folks should be thrown in jail."
News Link: Children of polygamist sect remain in state custody |
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French actress Brigitte Bardot is on trial for slandering Islam, which she says is "destroying our country." The Factor explored the issue with French political observer Jean-Jacques de Mesterton. "This is part of a new politically correct drive in France," de Mesterton complained, "to push out all forms of expression that don't go with what the government thinks. Because of the massive Muslim population, the French government is doing everything it can to make sure no one incites. But Brigitte Bardot has every right to say what she said." The Factor lamented the erosion of free speech in France. "If some guy doesn't like you or what you say, they can haul you right in to court, and that's frightening. I would be in prison for life, I'd be on Devil's Island."
News Link: Brigitte Bardot on trial for insulting Muslims |
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Margaret Hoover and Marc Rudov entered the No Spin Zone to debate a University of Michigan study showing that married women do a disproportionate share of housework. Rudov questioned the legitimacy of the study. "This is a flawed, anti-male un-academic study that you would expect from one of America's leading 'gyno-versities.' It does not take into account what kind of marriage there is. For example, if the man works and the woman stays at home, her job is to do housework." Hoover advised couples to work out a housework pre-nup. "It's up to men and women to figure out the rules. We get to negotiate this and work it out with our prospective husbands, hopefully before you get married."
News Link: Marriage increases women's housework, study finds |
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Radio talk show host Laura Ingraham looked back on the week that was, beginning with her listeners' reactions to the Democratic debate. "They're saying stop the whining," Ingraham reported. "If you want to be president, you're going to face the piranhas in the press corps. It's likely that Barack Obama is going to be the Democratic nominee, and we still don't know much about him." Ingraham turned to Bill Maher, who is apologizing for describing Catholicism as a 'child abusing religious cult,' and for calling Pope Benedict a 'former Nazi.' "He was factually inaccurate on three major points involving the Pope," Ingraham said. "Thousands of Catholics around the United States made their voices heard, and that's what a pluralistic society is all about. Bill Maher bows down at the altar of Hugh Hefner, and a lot of other people bow down at the alter of Jesus Christ or the Almighty."
News Link: Maher issues semi-apology for Pope slur |
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| Many Americans still consider Bonanza the finest television series ever created, and The Factor explored the show's success with Bonanza authority Andrew Klyde "The first word that comes to mind is 'chemistry,'" Klyde said. "They were charming, charismatic, and they fit together like a glove." Klyde elaborated on the individuals who made the program a runaway hit. Lorne Greene was a leader to whom "people looked for advice" ... Pernell Roberts was "adamant about extra time for rehearsal and very serious" ...Dan Blocker was "unbelievably strong and very intelligent" ... Michael Landon called Bonanza "the best film school he could ever hope to go to." The Factor lauded the program and its enduring values. "All the characters on Bonanza were accessible, and it captured America's affection." |
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Friday's Patriot: Barbra Streisand, who donated $5 million to endow a heart disease research program. And the Pinhead: Al Franken, who owes California thousands of dollars in back taxes. This follows an earlier allegation that he failed to pay workman's compensation in New York. The Factor enshrined the tax-dodging "Stuart Smalley" into the "Pinhead Hall of Fame." Nominate a Pinhead or a Patriot by sending an email to pnp@billoreilly.com.
News Link: Stuart Smalley in more tax trouble |
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A sampling of your e-mails:
Brent Olson, Chicago, IL: "If Hillary and Obama really want to be treated fairly, they should debate on Fox News!"
Joe Condry, Thailand: "Reverend Wright's million dollar house does not concern me. His hatred for America does."
Jan Bott, Pikeville, TN: "O'Reilly, thanks for exposing just how oppressed Rev. Wright really is."
Gene Shea, Naperville, IL: "O'Reilly, no one but you is interested in the Wright story. Get off it."
Phil Rendahl, New Pine Creek, OR: "The Pope lives a far more opulent life than Wright." |
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