The O'Reilly Factor

I think O'Reilly is under rated. He is obviously a man who has done his home work so to speak. He's worked in broadcast journalism for many years and is well educated, unlike his rivals such as Al Franken. I have been watching the Factor for a couple of years now, and I don't agree with 100% of his views. Those who shun him probably have seen his show once.

"You're about to enter a no-spin zone!": those are Bill O'Reilly's opening words to his very own show The O'Reilly Factor. You'd think with these opening words, the show would be a no nonsense look at world events with a no-spin host seeking justice in an untruthful world. But the end result is one of the most venomous, most entertaining, and plainly biased news shows on television.

O'Reilly is not exactly known as one of the more humble personalities on television and apparently, Bill is well aware of this. This strikingly obvious conservative bias is what helps the show entertaining despite the eye-rolling attempts to convince his audience that he is a "traditionalist". (A traditionalist- how'd ya like that?) Elsewhere, venom spitting and his repeated attempts to tell the guests to "Shut up!" are common and frequent and unfortunately this is one of the reasons why the show is so addictive and so sinfully entertaining.

O'Reilly is also known for some hilarious and at times, frightening quotes. Recently, he described how the United States and Britain "bailed Europe out" during the Cold War. Uh-huh. And before the invasion Iraq, he responded to a soldier mother who was concerned on the number of possible troops deaths that, "{It's} their job! That's what they do!" Compassion at it's finest, Bill!

More recently, The O'Reilly Factor is to many Ground Zero on the supposed "War on Christmas". (Good Lord, how many of these wars are going on?) The show is up to it's neck at times about earth shattering topics such Christmas trees, nativity scenes, and Christmas cards describing how the "liberal secular media" is trying to destroy that special time of year. At least it gives the audience a break from Bill's weird fascination with Jesse Jackson and Howard Stern.

In conclusion, the O'Reilly Factor is quite frankly, a very entertaining show. It's great if you want to be entertained and get some laughs but it's my last choice if you want truthful, non-biased journalism.

I looked at the comments. On the first page all I saw were messages from individuals whining about how "mean" O'Reilly is. Then on the second page comments were made by people who actually watch the show with some regularity.

One man complained that "Bill has made enemies of people and organization such as Michael Moore, Al Franken and the New York Times". This indicates that he must be doing something right (especially in the case of Moore). When has the eminent documentary producer ever offered a viable solution for all of the problems and injustices that he complains about? Complaining without offering solutions is whining. O'Reilly tells it like it is. Not as some people want to hear it.

to give this show 1 out of ten is a complement, it can be funny but frightening that people hold such opinions. the presenter needs a lesson in ethics and the danger of instilling panic and hate upon the viewer, in years to come people will look at this and regard it alongside the vileness of Nazi propaganda. an objective view is a foreign concept to this presenter. but if you want to have a laugh it may be worth a go but you will leave it with your doubts in man kind confirmed, or a scathing view of this show and its retarded presenter. to summarize this show is laughable its a bear pit for the refuse of public opinion

The Fox News Channel made a wise choice in 1996 when they hired Mr. O'Reilly for his own news program. Bill O'Reilly had been a veteran news reporter for over twenty years and even had hosted the syndicated "Inside Edition", so he had paid his way so to speak. Well to be honest I'm glad I watch this program, because Bill is true to the point, and honest his program is highly entertaining. O'Reilly covers topics and issues that other news people on CBS, NBC, and ABC will not even mention like the current problems the United States has with illegal immigration about what to do or not to do he even has the guts to ask the politicians the tough questions. Bill covers the culture wars going on, he even fights hard for the rights of victims like the sexually abused, by profiling the cases to get the people's attention, by starting awareness to pressure politicians to pass laws in states for protection to take the power away from soft judges. The most updated news and interviews of information on terrorism, politics, and everything is always covered on "The O'Reilly Factor". I like the way that Bill stands up against bad and immoral organizations like the ACLU, plus Bill will speak his mind to politicians and even against the liberal powers of Hollywood. Oh many people say Bill is a hero for the right-wing and Republican party, I disagree he's fair and balanced just like the rest of Fox News, because I've seen him challenge views of republicans and conservatives just as well. Liberals just don't like Bill because of the truths he reports about the way many not all of them are trying to change the culture of America and make it so untraditional. O'Reilly even stood up for traditional values like Christmas!! way to go Bill. Even I will say Bill can explode sometimes the way he told a young man to shut up on air, just because the boy disagreed with his views about the causes and need for the Iraq war, when the boy had lost a father on 911. I guess everyone blows up like that, but Bill is just so passionate. I like the way O'Reilly exposes the liars, cheats, cons, and charlatans he's doing such a great job even the little people can relate to him for taking on the big guy. To me he may lean right or republican but so what he still gives everyone the same balance except for the one time I mentioned above, I think he's straight down the middle. Watch this program when you can you will feel entertained and informed when you leave the no-spin zone! Just to mention also please check out this book he wrote "Who's Looking Out For You" a great piece of work, you will enjoy reading it you'll probably be like me and read it about five times, it's a must read and just remember that family is the most important thing in your life.