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Monday, July 11, 2005
The Factor Rundown
Talking Points Memo
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Impact Segment
Factor Follow Up Segment
Personal Story Segment
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Jane Fonda, the BBC and you
"The anti-Bush press and the people who aid them have greatly succeeded in turning the war on terror to a bash-America fest. But that was before the London terror attack - will things change now? Don't count on it. While in Ireland, I watched in amazement as a BBC interviewer baited an incredibly dim Jane Fonda into putting the worst possible face on her country. Millions of people around the world believe Miss Fonda when she says the USA is going through another Vietnam-like upheaval, which is far from the truth. Most Americans are solidly behind the war on terror. Once again, Talking Points urges all Americans to understand that people like Jane Fonda do damage to the country. The only way to defeat worldwide terrorism is for the world to unite against it. Maybe the London killings will help in that effort. What say you, BBC?"

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Hate speech at home & abroad
Guest: Viet Dinh, Georgetown University

Prior to the London bombings, the British government stood by as some of the nation's leading Imams preached hateful and threatening sermons condemning the west. Law professor Viet Dinh blamed part of the problem on immigration patterns. "In parts of London there is a concentration of Muslim population, mostly from places like Pakistan, and with a great influx of Saudi dissidents. Also, the British government has been much more tolerant of this kind of incitement." The Factor noted that America has actively discouraged speech that promotes terrorism. "The British have been very permissive. But it's fair to say that the Bush administration has sent a message that if you incite or are sympathetic to terrorism, we'll find a way to get you."

Changing attitudes on terrorism
Guest: Fox News analyst Dick Morris

The Factor lamented the fact that in much of the world America is perceived as a villain. "The left wing media have succeeded in taking a war on terror and making the United States the bad guy." But Fox news analyst Dick Morris painted more optimistic portrait of global attitudes. "A pro-American candidate is probably going to win in Germany, Tony Blair and George Bush were re-elected. The elite media can't command a majority any place. The disconnect between them and their readers and viewers is obvious." Turning to domestic politics, Morris added that Hillary Clinton is trying to advance her Presidential hopes by talking tough on terrorism. "Bill and Hillary Clinton are stridently going after Bush on national security. There's a real effort by them to get to the right of Bush on terror."

The BBC vs. America
Guest: Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt

Reporting from London, Fox News correspondent Jonathan Hunt claimed he has witnessed a marked change in attitude. "What you are seeing here is a realization across Britain that they are not immune to this. Everyone thought this was a war being waged by radical Islam against the United States, but now there is a realization across Europe that this war by radical Islamists is being fought against the entire western world." Hunt reported that there has been little anti-American reporting, with the notable exception of the BBC. The Factor vowed to monitor and expose the BBC's biases. "We're going to take them on and watch what they do. So the BBC is going to come under our microscope, and we'll report accurately and fairly on how they report the situation."

Violent LAPD standoff
Guest: Joe Gunn, LAPD (retired)

A tense standoff ended Sunday night when Los Angeles police shot and killed Jose Lemos, who had exchanged gunfire with cops. Lemos was using his 19-month old daughter as a shield - she was also killed, but it is not yet known who fired the bullet. Former LAPD officer Joe Gunn explained that police did everything possible to avoid taking innocent life. "For two hours they tried to reason with this person, but he kept threatening to kill his baby. They formulated a plan to rescue the baby, but the suspect came out shooting. At first blush, it appears the police officers had no choice." The Factor asserted that police officers often face extremely difficult life-and-death situations. "None of us civilians can ever make a value judgment about these things. We just hope that it doesn't turn out to be a police bullet that killed the little girl."

Cracking down on sex offenders
Guest: Fox News chief judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano

Three months ago Minnesota Judge Thomas Schroeder set bail of just $15,000 for Joseph Duncan, who stood accused of molesting a young boy and had previously served 16 years for raping another boy at gunpoint. After posting bond, Duncan went to Idaho, where he allegedly kidnapped, raped, and killed a 9-year old boy, molested his sister, and killed their family. The children's cousin Jennifer Inwood denounced Duncan and other predators. "We are outraged. These people walking the streets are not like you and me. They are breaking into homes and killing families to get to our kids, and I can't think of a bigger issue that our legislators need to address." The Factor condemned Judge Schroeder for failing to consider Duncan's long history of violent crime. "All he had to do was ask the prosecutor to check with the National Crime Information Center. But he was too lazy and now a little boy is dead, a little girl is brutalized. It's just sickening, and we have to take this out of the hands of the judges."

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New details in Natalee Holloway case
Guest: Fox News host Greta Van Susteren

According to one newspaper in Aruba, Joren Van Der Sloot has confessed that he and two brothers - Satish and Deepak Kalpoe - buried Natalee Holloway. Fox News host Greta Van Susteren, who has been following this story, commented on the report. "Is it possible that he made that statement? Yes. Is it possible that he buried her? Yes. But I can't 100% endorse either. " The Factor cast doubt on the newspaper's account. "If he did make a statement this incriminating in front of Aruba authorities, they would have charged him. And if the kid said he buried her, they'd dig up the body. So it's all BS."

Viewers sound off
Factor Words of the Day
Your e-mails continued to focus on the London terror attacks. Some excerpts:

John Barrett, Cambridge, MA: "Bill, it makes no difference to the mother of a dead child if the bomb was delivered by an American warplane or a terrorist. Do they feel any less grief?"

Ryan Workman, Reno, NV: "I am shocked that some of the British press is comparing the deaths in London to the deaths in Iraq. In case they haven't noticed, America and Britain are fighting for freedom in that country."

Lisa Andrews, Arlington, VA: "As a frequent visitor to London, I am flabbergasted by the anti-Bush press there. The Daily Express reporter was a good example. She actually believes terrorists have a legitimate point of view."

Ann Humby, UK: "O'Reilly, I am so pleased that you do not speak for all Americans. Your program is not freedom of the press but your own bigoted opinion. London will continue to be a multi-cultural society that will not succumb to racial hatred."

Luis Barreira, England: "Hey, Bill, good job not letting people make the moral equivalency argument. Great Britain will never surrender to terrorism. We're not great for nothing!"