In O’Reilly interview, Obama wins
The much-hyped pre-game interview with President Obama was a slow-scoring game, but the president got the better of it. It started off with Obama having “home-field advantage.” The interview featured a relaxed Obama in the White House, with Fox News host Bill O’Reilly starting the interview by thanking Obama for his administration’s rescue of Fox News journalists who had been detained in Egypt.
Of course, the State Department would work to rescue American journalists. But given the day-in, day-out tone of White House coverage of Obama, you’d think he’d rather see Fox News journalists shot.
I think Obama scores points anytime he sits for a Fox interview, because independents (the few who watch Fox) see a guy who isn’t afraid to walk into the lion’s den. But Obama was particularly deft in this interview. If I may switch sports metaphors, O’Reilly didn’t lay a glove on him.
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Keep up the good fight!
February 7th, 2011
2:13 pm
Sure MC, because Bush had a great command of the english language. It’s only appropriate and great Strategery.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, ….ummm….you cant fool me again.
Really last word
February 7th, 2011
2:14 pm
“obesity in kids is staggering” — is is staggering in adults . . who happens to be raising the kids . . obese parents usually have obese kids!!! Just get you a seat in a park, at the mall, wherever and watch the people. Whenever you see obese kids . . . you’ll usually see obese parents. One thing that contributes to that is more and more people are holding out their hands to the government and if they would get their fat fannies up and work maybe they wouldn’t be obese!!
granny godzilla
February 7th, 2011
2:14 pm
MC
Now for that Song of Hiawatha
I’m waiting.
DO IT NOW.
Not only am I waiting I’m arranging for an audiance.
MC enters stage right…..
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:15 pm
Ya’ll be careful with that racist talk now. I remember watching the news last year and a white council member was talking about defunding a city program that was a waste of money. He said the program was just sucking up money and money just kept disappearing into this black hole. Naturally the 2 black councilmen were deeply offended by the white councilman’s racism and demanded an apology or that the councilman resign. No- You can’t make up stuff like this.
Moral of the story- if you’re talking to a couple of ignoramuses who probably don’t know basic 7th grade science then you best not be talking about cosmic phenomena like black holes. You could end up being a bigot and not even know it.
Georgian
February 7th, 2011
2:15 pm
Granny,
My dance moves and your obsession with them have nothing to do with your unwillingness to admit your own shortcomings.
granny godzilla
February 7th, 2011
2:15 pm
MC
NOW
Tom
February 7th, 2011
2:16 pm
CT, Granny and the rest of you liberal nut jobs are full of it!! You enjoy listening to yourself talk, even though none of it makes sense! Bill OReilly would never embarrass the President on national TV! You are fools to think he would. His views are different than the President on most issues. He has occassionally agreed and thanked the President on some issues. OReilly is a man who has started at the bottom(as a school teacher) and has worked his way up. He has not had a silver spoon in his mouth from the beginning as some have? I am an Independent and most of the time do not agree with the President but would never attempt to embarrass him also!
granny godzilla
February 7th, 2011
2:16 pm
Georgian
I have a gazillion shortcomings.
And you?
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:17 pm
keep up the good fight for big govt,
Butchery of the English language? How about them litaly lions from Penn State?
Keep up the good fight!
February 7th, 2011
2:18 pm
Doomy…sorry not following you at all.
IreneNY
February 7th, 2011
2:20 pm
Good Grief, what a little whiner you are. Amazing! I read that Rush Limbaugh was mocking about journalists being beaten in Egypt until it was reported that Fox news journalists were among them – then ‘he was only kidding’. There are far too many crass insults on all sides. The remarks made about President Obama (and his wife)are so ugly, but no one on the right seems to hear them, although many watch Glen Beck every night.
The Right – Marxist, nazi, unAmerican, other, not like us, liar, apes, etc.
The Left – ‘holding unemployed Americans hostage’
Wow – isn’t the left so uncivil! It’s a joke!
willie lynch
February 7th, 2011
2:24 pm
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
1:58 pm
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Is that it? Telepromter? Language missteps?
Glen Beck Education Level: Glenn Beck explains himself as a “self educated” man. Apparently he only possesses a high school diploma with no noteworthy college education.
Sarah Palin Education Level: Hawaii Pacific University (Fall 1982),
North Idaho College (Spring 1983 & Fall 1983),
University of Idaho (Fall 1984 – Spring 1985),
Matanuska-Susitna College (Fall 1985) and
University of Idaho (Spring 1986, Fall 1986 and Spring 1987 ).
Michelle Obama’s Education Level:
Undergraduate:
Princeton University, B.A. in sociology, minor in African American studies. Graduated 1985.
Graduate:
Harvard Law School. Graduated 1988.
Let’s not even play the he’s a dumb guy game. Those you worship are so woefully inadequate they shouldn’t be allowed to lead a kindergarten class. Yet they have a following. They say you are known by the company you keep. Hmmmmmm? Bark up another tree.
kevinbgoode
February 7th, 2011
2:24 pm
Paul sez: “Most people would do a little research before writing such a statement.
You might want to start with an advanced degree in Broadcast Journalism from Boston University.
You can research his subsequent jobs on your own.
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Most people would just answer the question with the most descriptive, accurate response. But since O’Reilly hasn’t worked as a hard news reporter for 20 years, that response likely best fits your ideological bent.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:24 pm
Keep up,
Just having fun remarking about Obama’s speech up at Penn State last week. The mascot for Joe Paterno and Penn State is the nittany lions. Penn State is situated in the nittany valley. Anyway, Obama butchered it during the speech and called them the litally or litany lions- something like that. You would think that if this guy grew up a sports fan that he would know that Penn State is the nittany lions. And that if he didn’t that he would get it right before the speech rather than embarrass himself as well as Joe Paterno and the Penn State faculty and student body.
mike
February 7th, 2011
2:25 pm
I guess even if the facts play out on live tv, there are those repubs who will always believe the hype they have been told. Trying to talk over the President was rude but what else would you expect for someone like O’Reilly. The President showed great poise and class while ole Bill resorted to looking like the goober he is. Sometimes you think a person would get tired of acting and looking like a boob. But I guess Bill does not care.
Rockerbabe
February 7th, 2011
2:26 pm
The President scored against the opposing team! I guess that college education and cool demeanor finally paid off.
Faux news and its thugs have been somewhat outwitted by this President. Let the hot air cool down!
Good going Mr. President!
Pablo
February 7th, 2011
2:27 pm
In O’Reilly interview, Obama wins…
What were they playing?
MC
February 7th, 2011
2:28 pm
So Granny: Are you saying that you agree with Mitt Romney’s plan of mandated insurance and what he implemented in MA? (i.e. You support a GOP state policy).
Do you know if this is working in MA?
What happens if someone can’t afford to buy private insurance and they can’t afford the $1000 tax/fine?
What then? Will they be out $1000 and still have no insurance? It’s seems like it might be cheaper to just pay the fine and continue to use ER services for routine care.
I’m not saying I agree/disagree with the mandate, but the policy does have holes to which no one has addressed. It makes sense in theory, but the constitutionality of it cannot be ignored. I can understand paying a tax to government, but to be forced to purchase a consumer product does make for an interesting federal case.
Do believe the free market and insurance companies will regulate and lower the cost of health care?
Also, why don’t Americans just freely purchase insurance as it is as important as shelter, food, and more important than a big screen tv.
Let me answer this one: Because the marjoity of Americans are too stupid to to prioritize what’s truly important in life. Instead, they need to be ‘forced’ into doing the right thing for themselves and their children. Americans do not how to make their kids a breakfast or lunch, so the government has to provide one….So basically, I agree with you. Let’s force Americans to buy insurance because let’s face it…they are too stupid to figure that someday they’ll need healthcare! Thanks Granny for enlightening me on how dumb Americans are!!
Kamchak
February 7th, 2011
2:29 pm
You libs have a good day! I dont want to read anymore of this crap!
Toodles.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:30 pm
willie lynch,
Seriously? A sociology degree? Are you kidding me? And a minor in African American studies? Really? So did Michelle take a lot of calculus for that sociology degree? It may be princeton but its still just a sociology degree. Good grief.
Obama has a degree in law from Harvard? Hmmm! And the grades he made? Oops. That’s right. Obama has always refused to release a transcript of his grades from Harvard. Why ya think that is? Hmmm. Why won’t this man release the grades he made?
Georgian
February 7th, 2011
2:32 pm
Granny,
I have billions of them.
Orly Taitz
February 7th, 2011
2:32 pm
Release the long form!
Release the transcripts!
buck@gon
February 7th, 2011
2:33 pm
Matt @ 9:02
“CT has shown us the problem with politics today with her title for this rant… it shouldn’t be about someone winning and someone losing. That sort of thought hasn’t served us well for the past several decades.”
Huge dittoes here. You nailed it. To Tucker, THE President, appearing on Fox News is a “debate” first, an interview second. (An exclusive appearance by our most over-exposed President on MSNBC every day is just objective journalism, right?) Despite this thing called reality, it must always be so for Tucker. Civil Cynthia (or CC) as we should now call her, is so offended by objective analysis of HIM that she can’t admit that an interview might just simply be that. Any press event must be considered a success if it does not reveal the glaring weaknesses of his floundering presidency or the well-known history that prior to becoming leader of the free world, the President had no management, leadership or exective experience whatever.
I would guess that even as Fox News’ ratings are high, that there were probably lots of people who were turning off their TV sets for this interview. We who recognize that Fox is the leader in its diaspora, can not always stomach seeing the emperor naked.
Of course, the lovelorn CC probably bought a 72″ hi-def TV and created a shrine for the occasion.
MC
February 7th, 2011
2:35 pm
Granny: So your ok with insurance companies deciding on your health care coverage versus the government? I’m confused as to what liberals want. Health insurance run by private companies or the government?
MC
February 7th, 2011
2:36 pm
Granny: BTW – I’m not asking these questions to make any kinda of a point. I’m seriously curious as to people’s thought process when agreeing or disagreeing with the healthcare bill.
granny godzilla
February 7th, 2011
2:36 pm
MC
I believe it’s your turn to perform on command.
By the shores of…..
Ground hog day
February 7th, 2011
2:37 pm
Buck, the pin heads always outnumber the wise. So it is with Fox News ratings. Sure, all the pin heads, who outnumber the wise, watch the Rushannity Spew-Nightlies. So what? It only means that the wise are out changing the world while the GOP sofa spuds are watching the talking brain-deads on Fox.
SO what? You know where that places YOU on the devolutionary chart of hairy-patooted potato-heads, right?
How about at the front of the line of the crouchies.
bwa
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:39 pm
MC,
You just don’t get it. Granny has no thought process. She never did. Her job is to nod and smile approvingly of any which way the annointed one decides how he’s going to run her life for her.
MiltonMan
February 7th, 2011
2:40 pm
Obama: Repect to the “peaceful” Egyptian people in their protests
Obama: The tea party is full of racists & un patriotic Americans.
Yes pal, keep singing the praises of foreigners while stabbing fellow Americans in the back.
granny godzilla
February 7th, 2011
2:41 pm
MC
Nope, I like the fact that with the ACA I make the choices along with my Doctor.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:42 pm
Can I have some gubment cheese.
willie lynch
February 7th, 2011
2:47 pm
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:30 pm
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You do understand that was Michelle Obama’s educational information which far outpaces that of the two dimwits I listed with her.
That aside President Barak Obama, who was President of the Harvard Law Review also taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago and is a graduate of two of the most revered academic institutions in the world. But to you a mistake at PSU is a big thing. You’re amusing at best.
Halftrack
February 7th, 2011
2:48 pm
CT, Obummer just kept on revealing who he is and no change in strategy. The citizens spoke loudly and “clearly” in November. He still doesn’t get it nor do you.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:49 pm
The Obama view
Muslim brotherhood= equals peaceful, loving men who respect and revere women’s eual rights and the rights of people with different religious views- a very tolerant bunch
Tea party= bigots, racists, radicals intent on imposing unwanted freedom on the masses- Bunch of hate spewing middle aged white folk about to riot and burn down major US cities and impose fair taxation on the citizenry. That is kinda funny when ya think about it- a bunch of rioting middle aged white people burning down and looting cities. As their primary goal these evil people are wanting the govt to balance its books and quit out of control deficit spending. Aint that just crazy?
buck@gon
February 7th, 2011
2:50 pm
“CT, Granny and the rest of you liberal nut jobs are full of it!! You enjoy listening to yourself talk, even though none of it makes sense! Bill OReilly would never embarrass the President on national TV! You are fools to think he would. His views are different than the President on most issues. He has occassionally agreed and thanked the President on some issues. OReilly is a man who has started at the bottom(as a school teacher) and has worked his way up. He has not had a silver spoon in his mouth from the beginning as some have? I am an Independent and most of the time do not agree with the President but would never attempt to embarrass him also!”
I appreciate and understand this point of view. It is noble, and you should be commended. In my professional intercourse and my casual conversations I try to be a urbane and genteel as I can.
However, this forum is another matter. Civl Cynthia (CC) has shown herself to be an unprincipled purveyor of nonsense, fond of ignoring her critics. No one, and I mean no one here at ajc neglects to defend her own blog as much as she does.
Why is this, CC, that you remain so silent? Why is it that your weak arguments are rarely arguments at all, but just us-them ad hominem name calling?
Even this question, forward as it is, might beget a harsh rebuke from the Bookman, which I would deserve and accept, but….. Well, have a good night CC; you’ve worked your thirty minutes today.
This column of yours and a valium might imitate the emotional comfort you need to get through your nascent disappointment of HIS presidency–despite your absurd triumphalism, I know you’re keeping score.
Tom
February 7th, 2011
2:51 pm
@Willie Lynch Most American CITIZENS( and I emphasize citizens) don’t really relate that well to Harvard – Princeton types any way!! Simple people (like me), who are just one of the folks(as Bill OReilly would say) went to junior and small colleges because that is what their families could afford. I want someone in the White House who has strong common sense values but not necessarily the best education money can buy!!
Tommy Maddox
February 7th, 2011
2:51 pm
Obama “wins”?
Did the play basketball?
False Evidence Appearing Real (FEAR)
February 7th, 2011
2:53 pm
JackLeg@1:58 – “False Evidence” is clear reference to fear-mongering, trumped up dribble, lies, half-truths and other such tactics used by those of you on the right as a means to scare and frighten the ill-informed masses. It’s the only tactic you people have when substantive truth gets in the way of making a political point.
Some basic Obama tax cut facts:
Obama has passed 25 separate tax cuts.
Obama’s stimulus package included $300 billion in middle class tax cuts — one of the largest in history.
The recent healthcare reform law includes tax credits and savings for small businesses and working people.
Unlike President Bush’s 2001 tax cuts, which went to the wealthiest 2.2%, President Obama’s tax cuts overwhelmingly benefit working and middle class families — 95% of all Americans.
Here are some of the new tax credits available through the Recovery Act alone that you may be eligible for:
The Making Work Pay tax credit – Ninety-five percent of working families are already receiving the Recovery Act’s Making Work Pay tax credit of $400 for an individual or $800 for married couples filing jointly in their 2009 paychecks – and will continue to see these benefits in 2010.
Tax credits for college expenses – Families and students are eligible for up to $2,500 in tax savings under the American Opportunity Credit as well as enhanced benefits under 529 college savings plans, which help families and students pay for college expenses.
The Homebuyers tax credit – Homebuyers can get a credit – up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and up to $6,500 for upgrade homebuyers – for homes under contract by April 30, 2010 and purchased by June 30, 2010 under the Homebuyer tax credit. Over 1.7 million households have already taken advantage of the First Time Homebuyers tax credit.
Tax credits for energy efficient renovations – Taxpayers are eligible for up to $1,500 in tax credits for making energy-efficient improvements to their homes, such as adding insulation and installing energy efficient windows.
The vehicle sales tax deduction – Taxpayers can deduct the state and local sales taxes they paid for new vehicles purchased from Feb. 17, 2009 through Dec. 31, 2009 under the vehicle sales tax deduction.
Expanded family tax credits – Moderate income families with children may be eligible for an increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit and the additional Child Tax Credit.
Tax-free unemployment benefits – Thanks to the Recovery Act, individuals who received unemployment insurance in 2009 do not have to pay taxes on the first $2,400 of such earnings.
You’re Welcome.
Kamchak
February 7th, 2011
2:54 pm
OH NOES! NOT THE AD HOMINEM CARD!
I’m melting…melting…melting….
Get Real
February 7th, 2011
2:54 pm
To Get Real: I have been posting using Get Real for 3 years on this site so YOU are the namejacker. Get Over It and get you another name to use!!!!
willie lynch
February 7th, 2011
2:58 pm
Tom
February 7th, 2011
2:51 pm
@Willie Lynch Most American CITIZENS( and I emphasize citizens) don’t really relate that well to Harvard – Princeton types any way!! Simple people (like me), who are just one of the folks(as Bill OReilly would say) went to junior and small colleges because that is what their families could afford. I want someone in the White House who has strong common sense values but not necessarily the best education money can buy!!
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who are “just one of the folks”(as Bill OReilly would say)
I had to highlight this Tom. Have you researched that “one of the folks” Bill O’Reilly’s education?
I guess you didn’t know?
Kamchak
February 7th, 2011
2:58 pm
I have been posting using Get Real for 3 years on this site so YOU are the namejacker.
Ms. Tucker didn’t begin this site until June 2009, so 3 years is an impossibility.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
2:58 pm
willie lynch,
Sorry dude but I don’t think anyone respects a degree in sociology or Afr American studies- no matter where the degree is from.
And I didn’t just make fun of Obama’s Penn State gaffe. I also made fun of when he stated his campaign had been to 57 states and his belief that Austrians speak Austrian. If he knew the most basic history he would have known that when Hitler went into Austria-Hungary he was welcomed. Why? Because the Austrians are culturally very similar to the Germans and they even speak German. How does this man not know such basic stuff as this?
And last. Why is it the man refuses to release the transcripts of his grades at Harvard??? Why??? I think you and I both know that he probably got into Harvard via racial preferences and when its all said and done he probably just barely skated by- hence his refusal to release his grades. You still haven’t answered as to why he refuses to release his grades.
Nothing Is Free
February 7th, 2011
2:59 pm
Oh no!!! Not the _______ Card!!!
There’s your sign.
I have just summed up the entire contribution Kammy has made to this blog during the past two years.
You do realize that after you have said it 2,000 times, it’s no longer funny, but really pathetic.
Go to another blog and see if you can find something . . . ANYTHING else to say.
kayaker 71
February 7th, 2011
3:02 pm
Google posts their spin on Bozo’s talk before the US Chamber of Commerce. Bozo is suggesting that we simplify the “burdensome, corporate tax code” in an attempt to project himself more toward the center. He told O’Reilly that he had not changed one bit since 2008 and that he was the “same old guy”. More lies. I just wish that he would get off of the campaign trail and start governing. It’s been two years now Mr. President and we are still waiting for some leadership.
Thulsa Doom
February 7th, 2011
3:06 pm
Democratic Strategy,
1) Blame Bush
2) Bash Palin
3) Scream Racism
Kamchak
February 7th, 2011
3:07 pm
I hear you knockin’ swampy nowhere man, but you can’t come in.
Back Seater
February 7th, 2011
3:07 pm
Dear GG
In your “toned down” world since the Arizona shooting, (of which I agree with and hope it happens), in your opinion, do you really think the below quote from CT is the correct thing to say? A simple yes or no will do.
“you’d think he’d rather see Fox News journalists shot”.
Thanks in advance of your reply
MC
February 7th, 2011
3:08 pm
Granny: I have mulitple citizenship to several socialist countries, so I have no worries about healthcare personnally. I would caution Americans to be careful what they wish for and be ready for cost increases (i.e. make sure to put a good chunck of money aside in preparation for helathcare reform). In Canada, we pay 100% tax on gas – no joke – to help fund government programs. (Canadians are paying over $6.00/gallon today). Canada also has a 15% sales tax, not to mention our income tax is higher and there are no tax breaks on mortgage interest. Home ownership is extremely difficult in Canada based on property taxes and tight control of the banking industry. When it comes to healthcare coverage you will miss out on latest advancements in treatment as the government has full control of what drugs are deemed ‘affordable’. For example, a relative of mine has severe psorisis for which the US has multiple biological drugs to treat the condition with. US insurance companies cover this treatment, but in Canada, her dermatologist just laughed when we asked about sourcing this biological drug. There is no way for her to purchase this treatment even if she wanted to pay for it herself because of governement control of drug availability. I’m sure Canada is 10-15 years away from paying for this needed treatment, but my relative is 70, so it will not matter much by then. I will caution that social healthcare programs do ‘assign’ you a doctor and it’s extremely difficult to change your primary care physician if you don’t like him/her. I’m in the fortunate position of being able to live in either the US, Canada, or within the EU and I personally like the current US system of healthcare where I have flexibility and choice.
Tom
February 7th, 2011
3:10 pm
WILLIE LYNCH – Don’t really know where he received his degree from?? Perhaps you can enlighten me! I do know he was a public school teacher for several years before changing his career path? Are you ninting that he went to Harvard or Princeton? Don’t think that path was taken by many school teachers?? Do you?? Oh by the way, would you still be giving Bill OReilly the business if he was BLACK and President Obama was WHITE?? Don’t think so!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!