Bill O’Reilly really let his racist flag fly tonight in ways not seen since his infamous visit to Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem several years ago. In a discussion with Dennis Miller about why Obama has lost so much popularity since he took office, O’Reilly suggested that it’s because of “a grievance" that Obama shares with other African Americans "against whites who aren’t sympathetic to their cause.”
At about 2:30, Dennis Miller began to wonder how Obama lost so much popularity and then offered his own answer. “I don’t sense he likes half the country.”
O'Reilly didn't mention Mitt Romney’s “47%” remark. Instead, he responded by asking,
Do you think it has anything to do with grievance? Because in some African American communities there is a grievance against whites who aren’t sympathetic to their cause. And that may be driving a little bit of it. So there are some African Americans who believe that the reason they’re not prospering as a community, alright, is because society hasn’t done enough, and the reason that society hasn’t done enough is because of rich white guys.
To his credit, Miller said he didn’t “think of it like that with Obama.” He called Obama “one of those intelligentsia swells who looks down on people that he thinks aren’t up to speed intellectually with him. So I don’t get a color thing off him.”
But, although he may not have meant the question that way, clearly Bill O’Reilly thinks Obama has a grievance or he wouldn’t have speculated that it could be a reason for his loss of popularity.
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d d commented
2012-11-01 13:47:36 -0400
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So BOR is taking a page out of Glenn Bek’s game book, eh? Despite all BOR’s bloviating bravado of how he thinks Romney has got the momentum to win this thing, his playing the race card (as a dog whistle to his white viewer base) clearly showcases his doubt and that he’s very worried that Obama may win. It’s always interesting (and very telling) whenever BOR slips into his stealth racist mode to, ahem, suggest that it’s African-American racsim that’s the problem.
Also, why is it that, on race issues, BOR always prefers to frame it as it being African-Americans who resent Whites? Does he really not know that there are plenty of Whites who resent A-As? Whenever the subject of racism towards A-As comes up, he always tries to downplay it as being an issue for only a very, very small percentage of the population. If BOR got out and spent some real time with more folks in the country, he’d realize that there’s a whole lot more White folks than he realizes who have grievances against those with darker skin for a whole host of reasons. It’s NOT just a matter of A-As resenting Whites. Hell, a trip over to foxnation alone would show him that.
And, from what I heard teased during F&F’s commercials this morning, it looks like BOR may continue on with the race-based stuff on tonight’s show too. As heard in a “Factor” promo: “Dump the Dems! Why this Pastor claims that they’re bad for Black voters. This is a must see O’Reilly Factor tonight”
Btw, I could be wrong, but the Pastor shown in the “Factor” tease appears to be Bishop E.W. Jackson, a Pastor with GOP ties and president of the conservative group, S.T.A.N.D.
Also, why is it that, on race issues, BOR always prefers to frame it as it being African-Americans who resent Whites? Does he really not know that there are plenty of Whites who resent A-As? Whenever the subject of racism towards A-As comes up, he always tries to downplay it as being an issue for only a very, very small percentage of the population. If BOR got out and spent some real time with more folks in the country, he’d realize that there’s a whole lot more White folks than he realizes who have grievances against those with darker skin for a whole host of reasons. It’s NOT just a matter of A-As resenting Whites. Hell, a trip over to foxnation alone would show him that.
And, from what I heard teased during F&F’s commercials this morning, it looks like BOR may continue on with the race-based stuff on tonight’s show too. As heard in a “Factor” promo: “Dump the Dems! Why this Pastor claims that they’re bad for Black voters. This is a must see O’Reilly Factor tonight”
Btw, I could be wrong, but the Pastor shown in the “Factor” tease appears to be Bishop E.W. Jackson, a Pastor with GOP ties and president of the conservative group, S.T.A.N.D.
mlp ! commented
2012-11-01 12:02:25 -0400
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Early in his presidency, Obama seemed to ‘reach out’ to Fox viewers, granting an interview (disastrous!) to Bret Baier and later an interview with the Bildo himself. In both cases, Fox did nothing but use the interviews, often edited, against Obama. The administration finally learned that the Fox ‘Fair & Balanced’ theme was not quite an apt description of the GOP Propaganda Network.
I really think that Fox and O’Reilly are now realizing that they have lost yet another election, and will soon be even less relevant than they currently are.
I really think that Fox and O’Reilly are now realizing that they have lost yet another election, and will soon be even less relevant than they currently are.
Anne-claire Souza commented
2012-11-01 10:15:10 -0400
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“Bile the Unbalanced”,is getting more and more Unfair,Unbalanced ,and disrespectful. His nightly rantings and ravings against our wonderful President are getting more and more frantic and desperate.The weekly lovefests between Miller and Bile are just that, “Bile”.I can’t wait until next week when the Fox talkingheads will be the Fox exploded heads
Jan Hall commented
2012-11-01 07:58:31 -0400
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Little Billy must be feeling the election slipping away to be playing the Glenn Beck card.
Carol Gruber commented
2012-11-01 05:55:48 -0400
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@kent- man of juxtaposed sophomoric inanities! Best description of miller ever!
Sandman2 commented
2012-11-01 03:17:34 -0400
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I’d say Pres. Obama has more of a grievance against Liar’s, like yourself and Romney, regardless of your skin color.
Stop Lying about him and maybe he’ll return the respect you so obviously feel you’re owed. Wait a minute…..it sounds like you may be the one suffering from grievance issues!
Stop Lying about him and maybe he’ll return the respect you so obviously feel you’re owed. Wait a minute…..it sounds like you may be the one suffering from grievance issues!
mj - the same one commented
2012-11-01 02:37:57 -0400
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OâReilly Thinks Obama Has A âGrievance Against Whitesâ
Sure, BillO — he has a grudge against . . . half of himself . . .
At about 2:30, Dennis Miller began to wonder how Obama lost so much popularity . . .
I wonder how, too — especially since his job approval is at 51% . . .
http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Job-Approval.aspx
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Sure, BillO — he has a grudge against . . . half of himself . . .
At about 2:30, Dennis Miller began to wonder how Obama lost so much popularity . . .
I wonder how, too — especially since his job approval is at 51% . . .
http://www.gallup.com/poll/113980/Gallup-Daily-Obama-Job-Approval.aspx
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Aria Prescott commented
2012-11-01 01:55:58 -0400
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We can get as outraged as we want, the sad fact remains that Bill O’Reilly can say anything he wants… and the most he gets is a segment on the Daily Show, and a few outraged articles. Civil rights activists keep claiming that they’ll go after him for his new comments, I never see them go through with it.
O’Reilly knows this- that’s why he always finishes up with that “Screw you all!” smirk. He knows that this is the peak of what he’ll get, and it’s not for lack of trying on the part of the people trying to rein him in.
O’Reilly knows this- that’s why he always finishes up with that “Screw you all!” smirk. He knows that this is the peak of what he’ll get, and it’s not for lack of trying on the part of the people trying to rein him in.
Leslie Thurman commented
2012-11-01 01:34:09 -0400
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Miller always makes fun of nancy pelosi. Not very funny at all.
Kent Brockman commented
2012-11-01 00:45:06 -0400
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- He called Obama âone of those intelligentsia swells who looks down on people that he thinks arenât up to speed intellectually with him. -
LOL!! Poor Miller would project that, being the Man of Juxtaposed Sophomoric Inanities.
LOL!! Poor Miller would project that, being the Man of Juxtaposed Sophomoric Inanities.
Kent Brockman commented
2012-11-01 00:42:44 -0400
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O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against wealth
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Cayholics
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Wall Street
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Fux Nuze
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against climate change deniers
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against hate mongers
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against God
… and so on …
Note to Killer O’Reilly
Understand now Billdo? You are simply paranoid about a large number of people you image to be against all the things you hold as sacred, yet secretly you know are built on a false vcalue-system of beaten into you.
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Cayholics
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Wall Street
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against Fux Nuze
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against climate change deniers
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against hate mongers
O’Reilly thinks some people have a grievence against God
… and so on …
Note to Killer O’Reilly
Understand now Billdo? You are simply paranoid about a large number of people you image to be against all the things you hold as sacred, yet secretly you know are built on a false vcalue-system of beaten into you.
Antoinette commented
2012-10-31 23:15:26 -0400
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We think Billy has a grievance against women, given his history of female troubles.
The extreme right laughs at this clown. They don’t take Billy seriously. They prefer Handout Hannocchio over Billy. And according to Hannocchio’s bio on Fox “News” website, he is more influential in politics than Billy. A brutal smackdown against Billy.
It’s known that these two do not get along. Hannocchio’s desire is to be the number one talk show on Fox “News.” He’s after Billy’s spot and he will get it one day, pushing Billy into the number 2 or three spot on Fox “News.” And there’s nothing Billy can do about it.
Billy should not be focusing on President Obama, instead, he should be watching his so-called colleagues.
NOTE TO BILLY
Your tenure as top cable news show is about to end, if Hannity has his way. But you know how he is anyway.
The extreme right laughs at this clown. They don’t take Billy seriously. They prefer Handout Hannocchio over Billy. And according to Hannocchio’s bio on Fox “News” website, he is more influential in politics than Billy. A brutal smackdown against Billy.
It’s known that these two do not get along. Hannocchio’s desire is to be the number one talk show on Fox “News.” He’s after Billy’s spot and he will get it one day, pushing Billy into the number 2 or three spot on Fox “News.” And there’s nothing Billy can do about it.
Billy should not be focusing on President Obama, instead, he should be watching his so-called colleagues.
NOTE TO BILLY
Your tenure as top cable news show is about to end, if Hannity has his way. But you know how he is anyway.
