Friday, June 5, 2009

He Who Makes Republicans Look Bad

On an exhausting trek from downtown Toronto(Yonge and Dundas) to Uptown Toronto (Yonge and Eglinton) yesterday afternoon with two friends (walking mind you) I came upon a folded-open newspaper on a park bench. The article that struck my eye was entitled The O'Reilly Question, obviously referring to television show host Bill O'Reilly, who a lot of people seem to have problems with due to his strict criticisms and sour, straightforward opinions. The article was referring to the death of a doctor who ran an abortion clinic, the same doctor that Bill O' Reilly publicly shunned on his program. The only reason Billy boy is on my blog is because he thinks he's too much of himself as a GOP advocate to understand what really goes on in the world. Here's a sample quarrel betwee him and Snoop Dogg with no holds barred:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIq3uKJXuDA&feature=PlayList&p=971B2CCCE1125A7E&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=21

I'm sorry but Bill O'Reilly really makes the Republicans look bad (as if Bush hasn't already). The thing about the above hyperlink is that O'Reilly's show, The O'Reilly Factor, is apparently the most-watched program on cable news. Now there's only two reasons why the relevant viewers here would watch the program: either because they enjoy the discussion of controversial issues and admire his debates with guests, or they absolutely loathe him and love to feed fire with fire, waiting for the rare guest on the show that will outwit the host. I'd say the latter is particularly masochistic on the viewers part. They watch it because they love to see how angry he will make them the next day and the next day after that.
In writing, this is how you make a villain infuriating. At the same time, it keeps you watching the film doesn't it? You won't stop watching the film because the villain is so bad he's unwatchable. No, you'll keep watching to see how justice will coincide with him/her.
On The O'Reilly Factors' site he quotes, "Other interview news shows are guest-driven, the O'Reilly Factor is driven by me. I will not stand for spin. I look for guests who will stand up and verbally battle for what they believe in."
Very admirable Bill, but what kind of interviewers twists stories and falsifies statements to win the debate? You were caught in the act Bill, here's the footage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beJ9yJpR_DA

It's funny how the Republicans supports Bill, but in reality he's exploiting your trust...fools. He knows very well you're not going to take the time after the show to read his reference sheet to confirm all his facts, so in the end you're the one being fooled. I believe that if you're going to watch shows like The O'Reilly Factor, be conscious of the facts as they're presented to you. In today's media, everything is sugar-coated, that's why it's important to eat healthy.

P.S.
Here's a little bonus video because I dislike Billy boy so much:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xjOQYtgsiw&feature=related

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