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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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| "America's power overseas is in free-fall decline. ISIS continues to expand, murdering thousands, creating chaos wherever it goes. In response, the president speaks of climate change and touts his international record. In fact, there are few victories in the war on terror. Syria is under siege by ISIS; Iraq is tottering as ISIS controls about a third of the country; Yemen has no functioning government; Libya has no functioning government; In Nigeria, ISIS is aiding the savage group Boko Haram. Meantime, Iran has gained power throughout the Middle East by supporting terror groups like Hezbollah and Hamas. President Obama likes to point to a 60-nation coalition that has signed up to confront ISIS. Outside of a few countries that are undertaking a few bombing missions, there is little sign the coalition is effective. Maybe Italy, Spain and Germany have noticed the millions of people trying to cross into Europe from Africa and the Middle East. Many of them are fleeing terrorism, much of it generated by ISIS. The jihad is advancing, yet the coalition is as impotent as any group could ever be. There isn't enough Viagra in the world. As American power recedes, tyrants like Putin in Russia take advantage. Secretary of State John Kerry met with Putin, promising him sanctions would be lifted if he promised to stop seizing more territory. Putin will take whatever Kerry gives him, and then do whatever he wants. Same thing with China, which is seizing territory that does not belong to it and developing its military in a dramatic way. This is a perfect storm of weakness. Not only is the USA reluctant to use its power, but NATO and the other Western countries do not want to confront evil either. Talking Points is aghast that American foreign policy is so bad. While it's true we can no longer police the world with ground troops, we can use our economic and diplomatic power to hurt countries that violate international law. We can also lead the world into confronting ISIS and the other barbarians in a meaningful way. All the foreign chaos is going to be a huge problem for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as she campaigns for president. But in the end, it all comes back to President Obama, the most reluctant commander-in-chief this nation has ever had. Mr. Obama comes from an ideology that usually sees American military might as a negative. The far left in the USA historically have opposed using American power abroad. And now, after thousands of American military folks were killed and maimed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the left is joined by some conservatives and independents who believe we should stand down overseas. But by withholding American power abroad, the president is plunging the world into a very dark place. Next up, a phony nuke deal with Iran that will empower that villainous country. God help the next president of the United States." |
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| The Factor asked Monica Crowley and Kirsten Powers to join the discussion on war and peace. "Your Talking Points were completely overblown," Powers declared. "For the 100th time, I have to tell you that Barack Obama is not afraid of American power. But we can't send ground troops because the American people are tired of ground troops after two wars." Crowley, to no one's surprise, was more in synch with the Talking Points. "The big lesson of recent history," she said, "is that when the United States is seen as weak, the good guys retreat, the bad guys advance, and the wheels come off the globe. I would reintroduce the number of ground troops that my commanders say would be needed to defeat ISIS, which is raging across the Middle East. Our enemies see President Obama as a 98-pound weakling." |
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| Libertarian-leaning Senator Rand Paul wants to scrap much of the Patriot Act; other Republicans say that would put America at risk. The Factor asked Karl Rove how the battle is affecting Paul's presidential aspirations. "Senator Paul once said he wanted to repeal all of the Patriot Act," Rove scoffed. "Do you really want to rebuild the wall that kept the FBI from talking to the CIA? Do you not want roving wiretaps to fight terrorism? We need to extend this program, and the Republican primary will be dominated by people who believe we are in a war against terrorism and need a strong national defense." In the interest of full disclosure, The Factor informed viewers, "Senator Paul doesn't like me, he won't come on this program." |
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| Radio host and humorist Adam Carolla has penned a new book that looks at the challenges of modern parenting. He entered the No Spin Zone with a preview. "I annoy my kids by trying to impart wisdom," he began. "Everyone always asks me, you have a son and a daughter who are twins, what is the difference between raising the girl and the boy? I say raising the girl is like raising three kids, and raising the boy is like raising one old cat." Carolla also spoke about the difficulty of getting through to the urchins in a wired world. "My kids hold their tablets in front of them while they're in front of a 75" television that is on. I have rules, but it's like we have immigration rules in this country. There are rules, but they aren't enforced." |
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| Why did a 29-year-old Tennessee man get just two years in prison for possessing violent and grotesque child pornography? Lis Wiehl and Kimberly Guilfoyle elaborated on the case and the sentence. "He had between 2,000 and 5,000 of these images," Wiehl reported, "and they are horrific, including images of babies being raped by adults. There is no justification for this sentence." Guilfoyle also expressed total shock. "He could have received up to 120 years in prison, and as a former prosecutor I'm astounded that he'll be getting out. This crime is morally reprehensible." The Factor excoriated Tennessee Judge Cheryl Blackburn, who imposed the judicial slap on the wrist. "Child porn could not exist if people didn't buy this stuff, and it's the most depraved act on the planet short of murdering a child." |
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| After a stunningly violent Memorial Day weekend in Chicago and Baltimore, Fox News contributor Laura Ingraham assessed the carnage and the possible causes. "This is because of a deficit of fathers and male role models," she theorized. "Moms do the best they can, but we have a breakdown of the family. There is also a buildup of resentment that is fueled in some cases by activists. People are angry, they're acting out their anger, and it's certainly nothing that federal tax dollars can help." The Factor lamented, "Things are getting worse under an administration that has made 'social justice' a priority." |
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Diane Hickle, Lake Kiowa, TX: "I was at the Coast Guard Academy speech by the president. He spoke for a while on climate change. It was boring and out of place."
Ed Wilkerson, Las Vegas, NV: "Bill, you are right and Bernie is wrong. I am conservative and do not know anyone who hates gays."
Elmer Sagehorn, Elmwood Park, IL: "O'Reilly, as a former history teacher, you continue to enlighten through Legends and Lies. God bless." |
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| The next book in the "Killing" series will be "Killing Reagan: The Violent Assault That Changed a Presidency." It will be published in September and can be pre-ordered here on BillOReilly.com. |
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