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Bill O'Reilly attacks ... and attacks ... and attacks

March 13, 2006 3:59 pm ET
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Bill O'Reilly recently denied that he makes personal attacks. But anyone who has seen O'Reilly's television show knows that he thrives on attacking progressive people and organizations.

We've created a short collection of O'Reilly's attacks that you can watch here. It clearly illustrates O'Reilly's frequent habit of attacking those who disagree with him.

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    • Author by iamtmfiam (March 13, 2006 6:03 pm ET)
         

      Nicholas Kristof, reporting fromDarfur in the NY Times, had this to say to "gutsy" Bill O'Reilly at the end of his recent column:

      "Bill O'Reilly refused to join me on this trip, passing up the $727,000 that my readers had pledged to sponsor his trip to Darfur. But Ann Curry of the "Today" show and a top-notch NBC crew did travel with me on this trip. Unlike Bill, Ann didn't flinch at traveling in janjaweed-infested areas or at staying in a primitive $4-a-night "hotel" with no plumbing. (O.K., she did shudder just a little at the wildlife in the hotel's outhouse.) If you want to break your heart, watch her reports beginning tomorrow — and ABC and CBS, where are you?"

      The column can be found at [link to select.nytimes.com]

      Nicholas has also posted a little "greeting" card for Big Bill - here:

      [link to kristof.page.nytimes.com]

      It simply confirms what we all now recognize, O'Reilly is all mouth, a man lacking in moral integrity and common decency.

      Old Southern Fart

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    • Author by dmac (March 13, 2006 8:10 pm ET)
         

      Below are the lyrics to my parody of the old (1970-'77) Mary Tyler Moore Show theme song. If you need to hear the original song first get a free listen at: [link to nukular-waste.tripod.com]

      Who can scare a caller to the zone? Who can have security, terrorize ‘em on the phone? Well it’s you Bill, and don’t try to spin it With each lie and backtracking statement you own it

      Hate is in your veins, no need to curb it Have someone detained, why don’t you do it Your just a fascist after all Your just a fascist after all

      Optional 2nd verse

      Who can spin the world with lies and slime? Who can wreck a holiday and suddenly save it just in time? Well it’s you Bill, and you should know it With each show and every little segment you blow it

      Hate is in your veins, no need to curb it Have someone detained, why don’t you do it Your just a fascist after all Your just a fascist after all

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    • Author by Mikeinflorida (March 13, 2006 11:22 pm ET)
         

      I am MIKE in Florida. Not only does O'Reilly like to attack, he also is a liar. I NEVER said ANYTHING obscene or Untoward. I challenge Mr. O'Reilly to prove what he said about me on his program.

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      • Author by uebermeister (March 16, 2006 1:16 am ET)
           

        You admitted you lied to the screener to get on the air. If 10+ people are doing this, I can see why it would piss someone off. Constantly calling in for no other reason than to annoy the host is childish.

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