I have never watched or listened to Bill O'Reilly, but I have an older friend, 82 years old, and she loves Bill O'Reilly and considers him a "must-see" and she is outraged at liberals and African Americans for smearing his reputation.
Is it a generational thing whereby older people say certain things such as "at least he's clean" when referring to African Americans? (my friends does say that about certain black people among other comments)
Is his reputation being smeared, or is he simply saying that he's being smeared, and does it really matter?
2007-09-27 03:08:42 · 11 answers · asked by ghostwriter 7 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
I've read the story and the opinions of some regarding the things Bill O'Reilly said, but I thought people were only stating an opinion to his comments, not smearing his reputation.
I guess I don't understand the problem with people voicing an opinion.
Seems when people voice an opinion, some people take it as a smear, some people take it as an insult, and some people take opinions like a grain of salt.
2007-09-27 03:27:54 · update #1
Bill O'Reilly!
That's who's making him look bad.
2007-09-27 07:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, as someone else pointed out, O'Reilly can dish it out, but he sure can't take it. OReilly and other conservative talking heads will smear liberals without a shred of concern for the truth, but when someone starts suggesting that O'Reilly sounds like a bonehead when he expresses surprise that patrons and employees in a primarily black establishment are polite and both blacks and whites at an Anita Baker concert are well-dressed, etc., he screams that it was taken out of context and that he's being persecuted.
Sounds like he and his supporters are paranoid.
2007-09-27 05:00:58 · answer #2 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
O'Reilly and Fox broadcasting are always under extreme scrutiny, in the most recent instance, the whole thing was taken out of context. I watched and listened to the comments by Bill O. several times. He was actually having dinner with Al Sharpton at a black owned NY eatery. Rediculous.
2007-09-27 03:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by ~ Floridian`` 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
Well, the harsh reality is that every couple of years the black community has to crucify some white guy for making an innocent off hand remark. Otherwise the whole specter of racism might disappear and folks like Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson would be out of a job.
I remember a few years back it was a coach at the University of Texas who ultimately lost his job for using the word "boy" in a sentence. It is important to remember that this is a dyed in the wool Texan we are talking about here. The use of the term "boy" is as common as the use of the word "y'all" around here.
Ex. " I think those boys did a wonderful job on defense this year".
2007-09-27 03:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
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2016-10-20 03:17:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the sudden white people are being crucified? Give me a break! I'm white and I thought what he said was very racist. And this couldn't have come at a worse time (Jena 6), so he should've known better. He acted as if he was surprised that black people can be considerate and calm. To all of you who took a listen, listen to the uncensored version where he said he was surprised that no one said "mother f'cker, bring me some more ice tea". Yeah, not racist my @ss. It seems that Bill thinks he's above everyone else and he says something that's clearly racist and then says "I'm not racist, it was taken out of context". Sure, Bill, we'll believe you! So because YOU say it's not racist then it must not have been racist huh? And then he goes on to play the victim "the crazy liberals are out to get me". See how his feeble mind works? I bet he walks around saying "I'm the most articulate and intelligent man alive" and it's scary because he probably believes it.
2007-09-27 03:49:57 · answer #6 · answered by Randy C 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Bill O'Reilly loves to spend the time on his Fox news show dish out criticism of the liberal press and media. But when ever someone criticizes Bill he gets up set and claims the liberal our out get Bill. If you can't stand the heat in the kitchen get out Bill.
2007-09-27 03:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 2⤋
Bill O'Reilly shouldn't bother 82 year old ladies with his drama queen behavior. The little old ladies among us, gullible as they may be, should spend their time tutoring little kids, loving their grandchildren, and avoiding being upset by sneaky nonsense from the right or the left.
2007-09-27 03:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by nora22000 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think Bill O'Reilly does a good enough job of looking like an idiot without any help...
2007-09-27 03:11:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 5⤋
Bill O'reilly's mom had the best part of her son run down her leg
2007-09-27 03:13:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋