Ebert vs. O'Reilly

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Bill O'Reilly recently lashed out at the Chicago Sun-Times, adding the paper to his "Hall of Shame," a list of media outlets that "have regularly helped distribute defamatory, false or non-newsworthy information supplied by far left websites" and O'Reilly "recommend that you do not patronize or advertise with." Roger Ebert, the Sun-Times' film critic was not only thrilled to learn of O'Reilly's criticism, he also sent him a thank-you note.

Dear Bill: Thanks for including the Chicago Sun-Times on your exclusive list of newspapers on your "Hall of Shame." To be in an O'Reilly Hall of Fame would be a cruel blow to any newspaper. It would place us in the favor of a man who turns red and starts screaming when anyone disagrees with him. My grade-school teacher, wise Sister Nathan, would have called in your parents and recommended counseling with Father Hogben.

Yes, the Sun-Times is liberal, having recently endorsed our first Democrat for President since LBJ. We were founded by Marshall Field one week before Pearl Harbor to provide a liberal voice in Chicago to counter the Tribune, which opposed an American war against Hitler. I'm sure you would have sided with the Trib at the time.

Apparently, part of O'Reilly's beef with the paper is the Sun-Times' decision to drop O'Reilly's syndicated column. Ebert explained to the Fox News personality that the paper began running his column when the Sun-Times was "owned by the right-wing polemicists," and was dropped to save the paper money "after they looted the paper of millions." (Not that O'Reilly's column deserved consideration anyway -- Ebert described it as "knee-jerk frothings and ravings.")

As for O'Reilly's recent assertion that he has "more power than any politician," Ebert said he's "concerned that you have been losing touch with reality."

That reminds me of the famous story about Squeaky the Chicago Mouse. It seems that Squeaky was floating on his back along the Chicago River one day. Approaching the Michigan Avenue lift bridge, he called out:

Raise the bridge! I have an erection!

If recent history is any guide, I suppose this means Bill O'Reilly will feel compelled to send strange men to Roger Ebert's home.

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/

[DeadPoolX 9]

Bill O'Reilly recently lashed out at the Chicago Sun-Times, adding the paper to his "Hall of Shame," a list of media outlets that "have regularly helped distribute defamatory, false or non-newsworthy information supplied by far left websites" and O'Reilly "recommend that you do not patronize or advertise with." Roger Ebert, the Sun-Times' film critic was not only thrilled to learn of O'Reilly's criticism, he also sent him a thank-you note.

Dear Bill: Thanks for including the Chicago Sun-Times on your exclusive list of newspapers on your "Hall of Shame." To be in an O'Reilly Hall of Fame would be a cruel blow to any newspaper. It would place us in the favor of a man who turns red and starts screaming when anyone disagrees with him. My grade-school teacher, wise Sister Nathan, would have called in your parents and recommended counseling with Father Hogben.

Yes, the Sun-Times is liberal, having recently endorsed our first Democrat for President since LBJ. We were founded by Marshall Field one week before Pearl Harbor to provide a liberal voice in Chicago to counter the Tribune, which opposed an American war against Hitler. I'm sure you would have sided with the Trib at the time.

Apparently, part of O'Reilly's beef with the paper is the Sun-Times' decision to drop O'Reilly's syndicated column. Ebert explained to the Fox News personality that the paper began running his column when the Sun-Times was "owned by the right-wing polemicists," and was dropped to save the paper money "after they looted the paper of millions." (Not that O'Reilly's column deserved consideration anyway -- Ebert described it as "knee-jerk frothings and ravings.")

As for O'Reilly's recent assertion that he has "more power than any politician," Ebert said he's "concerned that you have been losing touch with reality."

That reminds me of the famous story about Squeaky the Chicago Mouse. It seems that Squeaky was floating on his back along the Chicago River one day. Approaching the Michigan Avenue lift bridge, he called out:

Raise the bridge! I have an erection!

If recent history is any guide, I suppose this means Bill O'Reilly will feel compelled to send strange men to Roger Ebert's home.

http://www.washingtonmonthly.com/

There's something frightening about using "erection" and "send strange men to your home" in an article...

[Yoink 7]

I didnt know that Ebert was so witty, cynical, and eloquent in writting... too funny

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I didnt know that Ebert was so witty, cynical, and eloquent in writting... too funny

And O'Reilly so isn't.

Subtle humour is not his thing.

[alienlovechild 75]

I didnt know that Ebert was so witty, cynical, and eloquent in writting... too funny

He blows as a movie critic and gives thumbs to some garbage. Gene Siskel had a more critical eye.

[Nagishkaw 510]

There's something frightening about using "erection" and "send strange men to your home" in an article... unsure.gif

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I didnt know that Ebert was so witty, cynical, and eloquent in writting... too funny

He blows as a movie critic and gives thumbs to some garbage. Gene Siskel had a more critical eye.

So he has bad taste - he still writes a funny letter.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

to idolize O'Reilly is equal to when, back in the days, you used to respect and idolize the high school bully and actually you wanted to hang out with him because he made everybody tremble.

Sadly that bully now works at a meat processing plant under the supervision of the plant manager, which used to be nerd of the class, OR got his own show with Fox News

Edited April 8, 2009 by TävôLuDô

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

to idolize O'Reilly is equal to when, back in the days, you used to respect and idolize the high school bully and actually you wanted to hang out with him because he made everybody tremble.

Sadly that bully now works at a meat processing plant under the supervision of the plant manager, which used to be nerd of the class OR got his own show with Fox News

I bet every day on the set with him is a hoot. The production staff probably run a book on how many times a day O'Reilly will have a tantrum - and bang his fist on the desk until his toupee goes all askew.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

It's like watching the WWF, i can bet you the guy is actually nice and he is afraid of his own wife.

It's all for show...problem is the idiots that believe every single word he says as if it was coming out of God's mouth itself

Edited April 8, 2009 by TävôLuDô

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

It's like watching the WWF, i can bet you the guy is actually nice and he is afraid of his own wife.

It's all for show

All those guys are the same - I find their outrage contrived and comical.

Its really obvious with Lou Dobbs, that he's just working himself into a frenzy so he can get in another plug for whatever book he happens to have coming out. Every time he does it reminds me of one of those dodgy market traders that you briefly mistake for a flasher until realise that the inside of his tan raincoat is loaded with fake Rolex watches - and he's trying to sell you one.

Edited April 8, 2009 by Private Pike

[alienlovechild 75]

All those guys are the same - I find their outrage contrived and comical.

You've never watched Olbermann before. His "Worst Person in The World" nightly feature has to have Bush, Rove, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Palin, McCain or a Gitmo story. The difference I believe Keith believes every bit of ####### he shovels.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

All those guys are the same - I find their outrage contrived and comical.

You've never watched Olbermann before. His "Worst Person in The World" nightly feature has to have Bush, Rove, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Palin, McCain or a Gitmo story. The difference I believe Keith believes every bit of ####### he shovels.

I can't stand watching Olbermann...he's definitely anteing up the drama for effect though. Just search him on YouTube...you can find him back when he was a sports anchor. Totally different.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

All those guys are the same - I find their outrage contrived and comical.

You've never watched Olbermann before. His "Worst Person in The World" nightly feature has to have Bush, Rove, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Palin, McCain or a Gitmo story. The difference I believe Keith believes every bit of ####### he shovels.

Same goes for Olbermann, hey not only Republicans are dumb, they came in lots of different color, ages and genders...

Edited April 8, 2009 by TävôLuDô