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Is wealth distribution in the U.S. unfair?
"Last night in Oakland some 'Occupy' protesters tried to defy police orders and march on city hall. At least five protesters were arrested and several were injured; in addition, more anti-Semitism is surfacing among the occupiers. In the face of that, a new poll shows that 43% of Americans agree with the views of the 'Occupy' movement, while 27% disagree and 30% are unsure. Talking Points believes that reflects the media coverage of the occupiers, most of it favorable despite the violence and anti-Semitism. In the same poll, 66% said money and wealth are not distributed fairly in America. The key word in that question is 'distributed,' because there's no central authority that doles out salaries and investment returns. You earn it, steal it, inherit it or win the lottery. The problem is that many Americans simply do not understand what's at stake here. The 'Occupy' movement is socialistic and essentially wants the government to control who gets what. There's no question that capitalism isn't perfect or fair, but the alternative is Cuba or Greece. Do Americans really want that? And who exactly are the bad guys? The goal of the occupiers is to demonize capitalism, and it's right before our eyes."
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Political fallout from 'Occupy' protests
Guest: Dick Morris
The Factor welcomed political strategist Dick Morris, who predicted that President Obama and other Democrats will pay a price for sympathizing with the 'Occupy' protests. "There's a very good chance that this will devolve into violence," Morris warned, "and this will demonize the left as the Tea Party never did to the right. This is a global movement, it's also part of the demonstrations in Greece and London, and this is a very serious mistake on Obama's part. I think it's going to backfire." The Factor agreed that Democrats may be hurt by the protests: "President Obama and the Democratic Party have to start distancing themselves from the protesters or they're going to get caught. This started as a populist movement but then the far-left radicals saw that they could use these people."
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Coulter takes on Obama's Leno appearance
Guest: Ann Coulter
During a fundraising swing in California, President Obama visited Jay Leno for a friendly interview. Conservative columnist Ann Coulter entered the No Spin Zone with her review. "He was smooth," Coulter said, "and if you just landed from Mars you would think he's a pleasant fellow with nice mannerisms. But I think I am not alone in finding those mannerisms increasingly grating. He has a history of policies that are destructive to the country, he will not change course and he talks down to people who disagree with him. So even what were once charming mannerisms are getting very annoying." The Factor asked Coulter to analyze a poll showing that half of Americans would be distraught if Obama wins reelection. "Look what this guy has done," she responded. "Our 401K's are in the dirt, housing prices are collapsing, the unemployment rate is through the roof, we have a $14 trillion debt, and Obama's answer is 'let's spend more.' What is the matter with the 50% of the country that would not be distraught with another four years of this guy?"
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Claim: The Obama administration wants your medical records
Guest: Kris Kobach
The Factor was joined by Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, who is warning that health care reform will compromise medical privacy. "They're assembling a giant database of over 200 million Americans' medical conditions," Kobach complained. "They're going to have every transaction, every prescription you've filled, every doctor's appointment. They'll assign a number to it, but they'll have a date of birth and other identifying information. The problem is that someone can decode those numbers, and there has been a history of government bureaucrats losing laptops." The Factor reminded Kobach that the feds have vowed to safeguard the information: "Their point of view is that they'll know what the trends are so they can set prices, but they say no one will ever know it's Kris Kobach or Bill O'Reilly who has this condition."
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Analyzing the Perry vs. Romney debate confrontation
Guest: Tonya Reiman
Body language expert Tonya Reiman analyzed the very contentious dustup between Mitt Romney and Rick Perry at last week's GOP debate, during which Romney actually put his hand on Perry's shoulder. "That was a dominance cue," Reiman said, "and what he was trying to do was say that he has the upper hand. Whoever touches first is always the more powerful one, and Mitt Romney won this in every way - he has the height advantage, he touched first, and he got the last word in, which is also a power cue. These guys were very aggressive toward one another and this got ugly, they were verbally at war."
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Obama's secret meeting with Hollywood big shots
Guest: Dennis Miller
The Factor invited Dennis Miller to evaluate President Obama's Tuesday appearance with Jay Leno. "I wish I could be as calm as Barack Obama," Miller said. "That guy is smooth, so smooth that I'm hoping Jay makes him his Ed McMahon on January 21st, 2013, because I think Obama is going to have some free time." Miller also opined on the President's secret strategy session with Hollywood tycoons. "In lieu of being talented enough to have an Oscar on your shelf, the next best thing in Hollywood is to have a picture of yourself in close proximity to the President." Miller, generally not a fan of President Obama, complimented his aggressive anti-terror policies. "He's playing kill-the-terrorist Yahtzee, and if he keeps killing these guys and gets the economy a little better, I'll have to consider voting for him. When the guy has somebody in the crosshairs he is a killing machine!"
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Did You See That: Cain's bizarre cigarette-smoking ad
Guest: Juliet Huddy
Fox News correspondent Juliet Huddy watched tape of an Islamic spokeswoman expressing solidarity with the "Occupy Wall Street" protesters. "The protests had a point and a message," Huddy said, "but now that message has been muddled and any 'disenfranchised' group shows up and they get attention. There are a lot of people who are out there just because they want to be validated and be a part of something." Huddy also watched the odd commercial in which Herman Cain's top campaign aide praises Cain's qualities and then puffs on a cigarette. "I love it," Huddy proclaimed, "they're relating to people. You and the rest of the media called it 'weird' and 'bizarre,' but it's cool. This is a cool commercial." The Factor offered up a slightly different assessment, saying, "I thought it was stupid!"
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Viewers sound off
Matt Connelly, Bethlehem, PA: "Governor Perry scorned Mitt Romney for switching political positions. But Perry used to be a Democrat and worked for Al Gore. Kind of a big switch."
Brian Thompson, Gilroy, CA: "Perry should have known the revenue picture when he announced his tax plan."
Marilyn Butler, Orlando, FL: "Bill, thanks for the interview. I see now that Perry is the man I will vote for."
Richard Foxx, La Quinta, CA: "Bill, your Talking Points on the decline of America was the most erudite and succinct treatment of the subject that I have heard."
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Billy Bob Thornton
Wednesday's Patriot: Actor Billy Bob Thornton, who refreshingly confessed that he doesn't know enough to opine on politics, saying "I'm not that bright and not that informed."
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