What do you think of people like Rush and O'Reilly?

Question

How do they contribute to the United State of America?

Answer 1

I like both Rush and O’Reilly, but for different reasons. You really have to go through Rush’s orations closely to find the true meat and useful information. However, he is a great spinner. I remember his earlier days when people were actually asking him to run for political office. His answer that was to explain “I am an entertainer, not a politician.” I still look at him as an entertainer. He is fun to listen to, but I make my own decisions.

As for O’Reilly, I like him because he has shown on several occasions, he is willing to bash the Republicans as much as the Democrats. Yes, he is a conservative thinker, but if the Republicans or a specific Republican is doing something he doesn’t agree with, he has no problem with saying so. In other words, he is a conservative thinker that does not hold to any specific party line. If he agrees with something, he says so. If he doesn’t agree with something, he tells you why.

So, to answer your question, they contribute differently. Rush contributes entertainment and makes you think about your beliefs regardless if you agree or disagree with him. O’Reilly contributes commentary based on his belief that is based on less rhetoric and more on actually evaluating the issues.

I don’t completely agree with either of them, but I do enjoy listening to both.

Answer 2

I am a staunch republican, and I have to tell you; I take 'em both with a "liberal" dose of salt.

Rush is obviously biased toward the Republican party, but that's okay. That is his stated platform, and he is true to his position. I don't always agree with him, but it's good for me to get a more conservative side at times than what is often rendered in the current media. What I don't like is Rush's unfailing worship of our president. I like George Bush, too, but there are some things that I thought were wrong at times. I don't blindly follow where my president leads. Rush will actually attack someone as being a "LIBERAL" if he disagrees with a presidential policy or of Rush's devotion to Mr. Bush.

Regarding Bill O'Reilly, well, he says he is always in the "no spin zone," but his political posture is obviously leaning to the right. I'll give him credit, though. He does seem to try being "fair & balanced;" I just don't think that he just has been able to accomplish it yet!

Answer 3

I don't like them. A lot of what they say is true, but they don't live up to the standards they set for others. Rush champions family values, but in reality we know he's a rich, cigar-chomping, three-times-divorced hypocrite. O'Reilly is no saint, either. These people are mouthpieces for the Republican party, not the conservative movement. They worship the name "Republican" more than the values that the party claims to support. Michael Savage, now there's a true Independent. A little radical? Yes. Very radical. But he's entertaining and he doesn't kiss the ground that the Republicans walk on. That's more than Rush and O'Reilly can say for themselves.

Answer 4

Hot Air Buffoons

Long winded buffalo

Have you ever listened to someone tell a story and after the end you are left scratching your head and wondering what the heck did they really say? Th th th thhhhhaaaattts All folks......same story different day.


The saddest thing about them is, A) that they actually believe most of the crap they say and B) that there are people like them in real life. They are the Archie Bunkers of this new milenium
cloned bigotry, canned and served best in small doses as they tend to repeat themselves ad nausieum.
I prefer better satyre than they can offer.

Answer 5

They contribute as much or as little as you can take away from what they say .
Its all acting and scripted in an effort to sell commercials to the viewing audience.
Its like going to the movies and anyone who relies on them for factual information is sadly mislead ..
The only thing that is a bigger fraud on Americans is the ego these two posses .

Answer 6

I like Rush hate O'Reilly

Answer 7

First Rush and OReilly are not the same,

Rush is an entertainer who goes far out, says things just to cause people to get up set.

OReilly is much more factual and news related, showing a much closer middle of the road viewpoints

Answer 8

They are bombastic. Bombast is not a recognized form of debate. They are detractors, and don't add to the genuine political dialog in the country. Their success is based on the succor they give to like minded individuals. No deep thought is going on here.

Answer 9

I think they are much different people. They contribute the same way everyone else in TV & radio does. Exactly how that is is anybody's guess.

Answer 10

They contribute in that they create dialogue, which is good. At times both of them can be stubborn and complete idiots, but more so Rush.