April 30, 2009
The President
How Dumb Are We Americans
“Just 69 percent [of Americans] say Barack Obama is a political liberal. What? Where are the other 31 percent? Oh, they think he's a moderate, even a conservative.”
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#19 Bill O'Reilly
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Bill O'Reilly has been host of Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor since 1996.
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Since laying claim long ago to the top-rated news program on cable television, O’Reilly has vigorously defended the crown, which has won him a reputation as a pugilist of the right. Although he champions conservative values—he is particularly vocal in his opposition to abortion—O’Reilly has taken some surprising positions. For example, he supports gun control, federal environmental regulations, and civil unions for gay couples.
O’Reilly previously worked as a correspondent for ABC’s and CBS’s news organizations; at CBS, he covered the wars in El Salvador and the Falkland Islands in the 1980s. He relishes a good fight and has had public feuds with everyone from George Soros to Al Franken to Seymour Hersh. On the air, he can be a bully, sometimes talking over his guests and on more than one occasion having their microphones unplugged. Liberals love to demonize him, but they’re always on the lookout for an O’Reilly of the left.
Since laying claim long ago to the top-rated news program on cable television, O’Reilly has vigorously defended the crown, which has won him a reputation as a pugilist of the right. Although he champions conservative values—he is particularly vocal in his opposition to abortion—O’Reilly has taken some surprising positions. For example, he supports gun control, federal environmental regulations, and civil unions for gay couples.
O’Reilly previously worked as a correspondent for ABC’s and CBS’s news organizations; at CBS, he covered the wars in El Salvador and the Falkland Islands in the 1980s. He relishes a good fight and has had public feuds with everyone from George Soros to Al Franken to Seymour Hersh. On the air, he can be a bully, sometimes talking over his guests and on more than one occasion having their microphones unplugged. Liberals love to demonize him, but they’re always on the lookout for an O’Reilly of the left.
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April 28, 2009
Obama's First 100 Days
Grading President Obama
“As a former high school teacher, I am a tough grader. No self-esteem business here. Just a fair assessment of what has been accomplished in President Obama's first 100 days in office.”
April 27, 2009
Torture Debate
Brutalizing America
“It doesn't matter how the trials [for the Bush administration] turn out, if they even take place the far left gets a big
win.”
April 21, 2009
Torture Debate
Dick Cheney vs. Barack Obama on Coerced Interrogation
“Harsh interrogation methods approved by the president must be an option when an attack is likely.”
April 20, 2009
American Foreign Policy
Insulting President Obama
“President Obama's policy is clear - he is humble in the face of provocation. Will this help America in the long run? Doubtful.”
April 17, 2009
Torture Debate
Is America a "Torture Nation"?
“It is the president's job to protect Americans from harm and, like him or not, President Bush did that after 9/11.”
April 16, 2009
Tea Parties
Coverage of Yesterday's Tax Day "Tea Parties"
“These protests [against big government and massive spending] were newsworthy, but they deeply offended the committed left-wing press.”
April 15, 2009
Economic Policy
Nationwide "Tea Parties" Protest High Taxation & Big Government
“States run by liberal administrations have raised entitlement spending so much that they simply can't pay the bills.”
April 14, 2009
National Security
President Obama, Spain and the Radical Left
“[Rosa Brooks] is now a top advisor in the Defense Department! Was Michael Moore not available?”
April 13, 2009
National Security
Navy Successfully Rescues Cargo Ship Captain
“The rescue of Captain Richard Phillips should be an example to a cowardly world”
April 9, 2009
GOP Identity Crisis
Can the Republicans Find New Leadership?
“Until the GOP reorganizes and begins to deliver a powerful message, Mr. Obama will not feel much heat.”
April 8, 2009
Democrats
Loss of Confidence in American Leaderships
“Barney Frank will never admit any wrongdoing, yet his own party celebrates him. That's why the whole political system is crumbling and Americans are getting angrier.”
April 7, 2009
G20 Summit
Analyzing the White House's Spin on Obama's Trip
“To Americans who understand how much blood and treasure we are spending to fight evil, the president's failure to confront weak nations can be very annoying.”
April 6, 2009
G20 Summit
Why the World Will Not Fight Evil
“President Obama may be a popular guy abroad, but he is getting just what President Bush got - very little help.”
April 2, 2009
Reassessing Capitalism
Is President Obama Selling Out America?
“Now the far-left movement is gaining power as I predicted it would.”