- Talking Points Memo & Top Story
Are you weak? - Impact Segment
Gun control debate rages on in aftermath of Aurora shooting - Factor Follow Up Segment
Protecting kids from sexual predators - Unresolved Problems Segment
Secular San Francisco strikes again! - 'Is it Legal?' Segment
Sexual assault victim in hot water after outing assailants - Back of Book Segment
The mental state of the Colorado shooter - Factor Mail
Viewers sound off - Tip Of The Day
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The O'Reilly Factor
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
On The O'Reilly Factor...
Segment Summaries
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Are you weak?
Guests: Monica Crowley and Alan Colmes
"Fifty years ago, just 6% of Americans received welfare. Most families didn't have very much but made do without taking from other people...[And] nobody complained...
"Now 35% of American homes receive some kind of welfare and that does not include social security or Medicare, which we, the American workers, pay into. Talking points is not talking about that. No, I'm talking about the more than 100 million Americans who are currently getting taxpayer funds from other Americans because they can't or won't earn enough to support themselves.
"President Obama wants to re-distribute income and impose social justice through taxing the wealthy and business concerns. But Mr. Obama cannot possibly believe that a giant welfare state leads to strength. It does not - it leads to weakness."
Monica accused the Democratic Party of perpetuating a long cycle of dependency and victimhood, in order to create a permanent welfare class which leads to a permanent Democratic voting bloc.
Colmes countered that blaming Democrats is disingenuous because we've also had Republican presidents and leadership in the past 50 years. The Factor conceded some truth to that point, but argued that Democrats, unlike Republicans, think the welfare state is a good thing.
The Factor asked about the "where's mine?" mindset that is now pervasive in our society. Colmes contended that 50% of people on food stamps are kids and 8% are elderly, but the Factor pointed out that the collapse of values led to massive rise in entitlements because too many single moms have kids they can't support.
"Fifty years ago, just 6% of Americans received welfare. Most families didn't have very much but made do without taking from other people...[And] nobody complained...
"Now 35% of American homes receive some kind of welfare and that does not include social security or Medicare, which we, the American workers, pay into. Talking points is not talking about that. No, I'm talking about the more than 100 million Americans who are currently getting taxpayer funds from other Americans because they can't or won't earn enough to support themselves.
"President Obama wants to re-distribute income and impose social justice through taxing the wealthy and business concerns. But Mr. Obama cannot possibly believe that a giant welfare state leads to strength. It does not - it leads to weakness."
Monica accused the Democratic Party of perpetuating a long cycle of dependency and victimhood, in order to create a permanent welfare class which leads to a permanent Democratic voting bloc.
Colmes countered that blaming Democrats is disingenuous because we've also had Republican presidents and leadership in the past 50 years. The Factor conceded some truth to that point, but argued that Democrats, unlike Republicans, think the welfare state is a good thing.
The Factor asked about the "where's mine?" mindset that is now pervasive in our society. Colmes contended that 50% of people on food stamps are kids and 8% are elderly, but the Factor pointed out that the collapse of values led to massive rise in entitlements because too many single moms have kids they can't support.
Gun control debate rages on in aftermath of Aurora shooting
Guests: Rep. Jason Chaffetz
The far-left is trying to use the Colorado movie massacre to promote gun control. The Factor believes Congress should pass a new law that requires the sale of all heavy weapons be reported to the FBI.
The Congressman disagreed with the Factor's plan, claiming that you currently can't buy a fully automatic machine gun or a bazooka without getting a permit from the ATF.
The Factor maintained that the FBI could have started tracking this guy when he bought 60,000 rounds on the Internet if they had known he'd also purchased heavy weapons. However, the Congressman insisted it's not feasible to assign an FBI agent to follow every guy in this country who buys a lot of ammunition.
The Factor ended the conversation by saying there are too many loopholes in the gun purchasing laws in this country. He reminded viewers that he's not trying to take away anybody's right to buy these types of guns; he just wants their sales reported.
The far-left is trying to use the Colorado movie massacre to promote gun control. The Factor believes Congress should pass a new law that requires the sale of all heavy weapons be reported to the FBI.
The Congressman disagreed with the Factor's plan, claiming that you currently can't buy a fully automatic machine gun or a bazooka without getting a permit from the ATF.
The Factor maintained that the FBI could have started tracking this guy when he bought 60,000 rounds on the Internet if they had known he'd also purchased heavy weapons. However, the Congressman insisted it's not feasible to assign an FBI agent to follow every guy in this country who buys a lot of ammunition.
The Factor ended the conversation by saying there are too many loopholes in the gun purchasing laws in this country. He reminded viewers that he's not trying to take away anybody's right to buy these types of guns; he just wants their sales reported.
Protecting kids from sexual predators
Guests: Keith Ablow, MD
Penn State had its football program gutted by the NAACP for not protecting kids from former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, but not everybody thinks this punishment is fair.
Dr. Ablow expressed his support for the punishment, referring to it as "perfectly just." He said sportsmanship and character are part of the game and they showed none of that at Penn State by virtue of not protecting kids from rape. The Factor commented that it's important to discourage anybody else from ever doing this again, but there's no denying innocent people are getting hurt in the process.
On Jessica's Law, the Factor laid out his campaign to get it instituted in New York and New Jersey. But Dr. Ablow opposes Jessica's Law, indicating that he believes it's still important to grow up in a land of freedom where judges have some discretion. The Factor insisted some crimes are so heinous they can't be left to the discretion of a judge.
Penn State had its football program gutted by the NAACP for not protecting kids from former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky, but not everybody thinks this punishment is fair.
Dr. Ablow expressed his support for the punishment, referring to it as "perfectly just." He said sportsmanship and character are part of the game and they showed none of that at Penn State by virtue of not protecting kids from rape. The Factor commented that it's important to discourage anybody else from ever doing this again, but there's no denying innocent people are getting hurt in the process.
On Jessica's Law, the Factor laid out his campaign to get it instituted in New York and New Jersey. But Dr. Ablow opposes Jessica's Law, indicating that he believes it's still important to grow up in a land of freedom where judges have some discretion. The Factor insisted some crimes are so heinous they can't be left to the discretion of a judge.
Secular San Francisco strikes again!
Guests: John Stossel
In the uber-liberal city of San Francisco, they want to ban cigarette smoking in public places, but allow medical marijuana smoking in those same places. Also, there's a proposal to tax drivers on how many miles they travel by imposing a mandatory GPS in cars.
Stossel defended the GPS idea, saying somebody has to pay for the roads, so it might as well be the heavy users. But the Factor labeled the proposal a Big Brother tactic, reminding Stossel that drivers already pay tolls and registration fees.
On the cigarette law, Stossel asserted that both tobacco and marijuana smoking should be legal in most places because we're a free people. He cited the tyranny of the majority for smoking bans around the country, suggesting that the bans are based on the "fallacy" that secondhand smoke is a health risk.
In the uber-liberal city of San Francisco, they want to ban cigarette smoking in public places, but allow medical marijuana smoking in those same places. Also, there's a proposal to tax drivers on how many miles they travel by imposing a mandatory GPS in cars.
Stossel defended the GPS idea, saying somebody has to pay for the roads, so it might as well be the heavy users. But the Factor labeled the proposal a Big Brother tactic, reminding Stossel that drivers already pay tolls and registration fees.
On the cigarette law, Stossel asserted that both tobacco and marijuana smoking should be legal in most places because we're a free people. He cited the tyranny of the majority for smoking bans around the country, suggesting that the bans are based on the "fallacy" that secondhand smoke is a health risk.
Sexual assault victim in hot water after outing assailants
Guests: Kimberly Guilfoyle and Lis Wiehl
A 17-year-old Kentucky girl was sexually assaulted by two 17-year-old boys who were convicted but not yet sentenced. Angry about a potential plea deal, the victim named her attackers on Twitter and now she's in trouble with the court.
The Factor asked whether it's true that a victim has to go along with a plea deal in order for it to get approved. Guilfoyle said that didn't happen in this case and that's why the victim was so upset. Lis, however, said the prosecution may consult with the victim, but doesn't have to go along with what the victim wants regarding a plea deal.
In Florida, a "stand your ground" case devolved into courtroom brawl. Guilfoyle described the case in which two brothers were gunned down at a local bar after an altercation. At the courthouse, words were exchanged by families and friends of the alleged perp and victims. Lis criticized the court for putting all these people in the same room to await the hearing.
Finally, in Portland, Oregon, a man stripped down to nothing while going through airport security. He was arrested, but the ladies laid out how he beat the rap: by saying he was merely expressing himself.
A 17-year-old Kentucky girl was sexually assaulted by two 17-year-old boys who were convicted but not yet sentenced. Angry about a potential plea deal, the victim named her attackers on Twitter and now she's in trouble with the court.
The Factor asked whether it's true that a victim has to go along with a plea deal in order for it to get approved. Guilfoyle said that didn't happen in this case and that's why the victim was so upset. Lis, however, said the prosecution may consult with the victim, but doesn't have to go along with what the victim wants regarding a plea deal.
In Florida, a "stand your ground" case devolved into courtroom brawl. Guilfoyle described the case in which two brothers were gunned down at a local bar after an altercation. At the courthouse, words were exchanged by families and friends of the alleged perp and victims. Lis criticized the court for putting all these people in the same room to await the hearing.
Finally, in Portland, Oregon, a man stripped down to nothing while going through airport security. He was arrested, but the ladies laid out how he beat the rap: by saying he was merely expressing himself.
The mental state of the Colorado shooter
Guests: Charles Krauthammer
On last week's Factor appearance, Krauthammer said that if the election were held today, Obama would win. He received lots of reaction to that statement. Tonight, Krauthammer reminded viewers that he went on to say the election is not being held now but in November, and at that point, he predicted a Romney victory.
Krauthammer reasoned that it's a static race now, but it won't be static forever. He said the economy is weakening, people are highly disappointed, and Obama has nothing to run on.
Because Charles is also a psychiatrist, he weighed in on the Colorado shooting, saying it's not easy to get dangerous people off the streets because the restrictions on involuntarily committing people are now too high.
On last week's Factor appearance, Krauthammer said that if the election were held today, Obama would win. He received lots of reaction to that statement. Tonight, Krauthammer reminded viewers that he went on to say the election is not being held now but in November, and at that point, he predicted a Romney victory.
Krauthammer reasoned that it's a static race now, but it won't be static forever. He said the economy is weakening, people are highly disappointed, and Obama has nothing to run on.
Because Charles is also a psychiatrist, he weighed in on the Colorado shooting, saying it's not easy to get dangerous people off the streets because the restrictions on involuntarily committing people are now too high.
Viewers sound off
Tom McCellan, Lakewood, WA: "Interesting idea about a new law requiring the reporting of heavy weapon sales. Which of the Constitutional powers would authorize such a law?"
Marcia Hayden, Ellijay, GA: "Thank you for making the point that no child should be at any movie at 2am."
Val Malcolm, Edinburgh, Scotland: "Some people here mock me for watching the Factor."
Marcia Hayden, Ellijay, GA: "Thank you for making the point that no child should be at any movie at 2am."
Val Malcolm, Edinburgh, Scotland: "Some people here mock me for watching the Factor."
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