O'Reilly: Just Another RNC Marionette
Reported by Marie Therese - July 8, 2004 -
The O'Reilly Factor, July 6, 2004. 8:00 PM EDT.
During his Talking Points Memo, Bill O'Reilly - like every other FOX personality - towed the RNC party line vis a vis John Edwards. Here is a point by point analysis of O'Reilly's listing of Edwards' strengths and weaknesses as a candidate. After you read this report, you decide!
N.B. RNC 7/6/04 = 25-Page Republican National Committee Talking Points Memo entitled "Who Is John Edwards?" released 7/6/04)
1. His record is liberal, no question about it. (RNC 7/6/04, pp.10-11)
2. He voted no to ban partial birth abortion. (RNC 7/6/04, p. 6)
3. He voted for the Iraq war, but against funding it. (RNC 7/6/04, p. 8)
4. He wants to raise taxes on Americans earning more than $200,000. (RNC 7/6/04, p. 5)
5. He opposes a constitutional amendment banning gay marriage, wanting states to decide the issue. (RNC 7/6/04, p.7)
6. He doesn't like the Patriot Act. (Even the RNC says Edwards wants to "revise" the Patriot Act. Perhaps Mr. O'Reilly thinks revising something means disliking it?)
7. He does support the death penalty, however, but he's against school vouchers. (Since Republicans favor the death penalty, there is no mention of Edwards' stand on this issue in the 7/6 Talking Points. School vouchers, see RNC 7/6/04, p. 6)
8. And he wants to legalize illegal immigrants who stay out of trouble and work. (Bill must have actually done his own research on this one!)
9. Now, Edwards is a smart choice for Kerry, because he appeals to women and is a friendly guy. (Translation: Edwards is a piece of fluff candidate and women aren't capable of rational thought, they always vote with their hormones! Gimme a break, Bill!)
10. He gives the Democrats energy and has only one negative. As you may know, Edwards made his fortune as a lawyer by suing big companies. (RNC 7/6/04, pp. 1, 19-21)
11. So there you have the John Edwards story, delivered fair and balanced, with no spin.
And, dear News Hounds reader, if you believe that, I've got a nice bridge to sell you in Brooklyn!
