Bill O'Reilly from Creators Syndicate

Disrespecting Tony for 07/19/2008

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The recent death of Tony Snow brought sadness to millions of Americans who admired the man's public service and optimism about his country. But not everybody felt the need to honor him. Just hours after he died from cancer, the Associated Press released an obituary that has shocked some people and badly damaged the AP's image, at least in the conservative community.

AP reporter Douglass ...

Updated: Sat Jul 19, 2008

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A Cash Transaction for 07/26/2008

Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

If Sen. Obama becomes President Obama, my taxes will go up, way up. But I know neither Argentina nor anyone else will cry for me, because I am the rich guy Al Gore warned you about, the one who got all those tax cuts from the evil Bush administration.

Yes, I am part of the 1 percent of Americans that paid an astounding 40 percent of all federal income tax in 2006. According to recently r ...

Updated: Sat Jul 26, 2008

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Flying Low for 08/02/2008

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

With less than six months left in office, George W. Bush has already been branded one of the worst presidents in history by some in the left-wing press. To them, Bush is the worst thing to happen in America since the advent of talk radio.

To be fair (something the liberal media rarely are), President Bush was dealt a tough hand. Less than one year into his first term, Muslim assassins in ...

Updated: Sat Aug 02, 2008

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Rockin' in the Free World for 08/09/2008

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The other night I went to see the legendary R&B group Earth, Wind and Fire at Radio City Music Hall. Toward the end of the show, lead singer Philip Bailey startled me and others in the crowd when he said: "I thank God and America for allowing us to have success for 37 years."

Shocking.

Call me cynical, but I am used to hearing performers badmouth their country and pr ...

Updated: Sat Aug 09, 2008

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Vlad the Assailer for 08/16/2008

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The violent history of Eastern Europe inspired Irish author Bram Stoker to create his classic horror character Dracula in 1897. Stoker based his vampire on a Romanian ruler named Vlad Tepes, who, in the 15th century, committed incredible atrocities like impaling thousands of captured people on felled trees. Nice guy.

For this Tepes was called "Vlad the Impaler."

Now we h ...

Updated: Sat Aug 16, 2008

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Barack and Vlad for 08/23/2008

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

If Barack Obama somehow loses the presidential race, he might partially blame Vlad "the Assailer" Putin. Since Russia invaded Georgia last week, the world's attention has been focused on NATO's response to the brutality. On balance, the response has been tepid to say the least. President Bush says Russia better get out.

Or what?

Obama is calling for "restraint by bo ...

Updated: Sat Aug 23, 2008

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The Peacock and Barack Obama for 08/30/2008

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0700

DENVER — With much of the nation sampling TV coverage of the Democratic Convention, things are getting a bit dicey for NBC News. For months that organization has tilted heavily toward promoting Barack Obama for president, thereby violating traditional journalistic tenets.

According to a recent study by the Media Research Center, "NBC Nightly News" has the most lopsided pr ...

Updated: Sat Aug 30, 2008

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Chatting with Obama for 09/06/2008

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Like him or not, you have to give Barack Obama credit for waging a smart, focused campaign. Destroying the Clinton machine was a major achievement, and so was putting together a successful convention in Denver. Obama is now firmly a part of U.S. history no matter what happens in the presidential election.

The problem some Americans continue to have with the senator is that he is long on ...

Updated: Sat Sep 06, 2008

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Some Advice for Sarah Palin for 09/13/2008

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

A new Fox News/Opinion Dynamics poll says that 50 percent of Americans believe John McCain's choice of Sarah Palin was the most effective pick in the campaign; 40 percent say Barack Obama's selection of Joe Biden was the smarter choice. That confirms the prevailing wisdom that Gov. Palin is dramatically helping McCain's chances of becoming president.

Going forward, Palin must consolidate ...

Updated: Sat Sep 13, 2008

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Katrina Hits Wall Street for 09/20/2008

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Once again the federal government has left Americans in a precarious state as a terrible storm is passing through the U.S. economy. Like Hurricane Katrina, some folks thought the government could keep them from harm, but, as in New Orleans, things have gotten out of control quickly as bad housing loans have shredded the economy.

Christopher Cox, the head of the Securities and Exchange Co ...

Updated: Sat Sep 20, 2008

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The Game Changer for 09/27/2008

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The financial meltdown will change many things in America, and we can start with campaign promises. You can say goodbye to universal health care, a cornerstone of Barack Obama's campaign strategy. Massive medical benefits are now impossible because the bailout will take all the money.

Also, it's sayonara to John McCain's across-the-board tax cuts. The Democrats will likely control Congre ...

Updated: Sat Sep 27, 2008

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The Culture War at the Movies for 10/04/2008

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

This week marks the opening of two highly charged movie comedies. The first, "Religulous," is a Borat-style journey starring Bill Maher that is designed to demonstrate that anyone who believes in God is a total moron. The second, "An American Carol," is a slapstick satire that pokes fun at the far left. Director David Zucker, who did the "Airplane" movies, mocks Mi ...

Updated: Sat Oct 04, 2008

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Confronting Barney for 10/11/2008

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

One of the things lacking in the second presidential debate this week was anger. With the economy brutalizing millions of Americans, I expected both candidates to be furious that, once again, the government failed to warn us about impending disaster.

Before the 9/11 attacks, few Americans had ever heard of al-Qaida, even though Presidents Clinton and Bush certainly knew of the growing da ...

Updated: Sat Oct 11, 2008

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The Betrayal Factor for 10/18/2008

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Outside of violent crime, one of the worst things a person can experience is betrayal; that is, believing in someone or something and then being hurt by the sincere belief.

Up until a few weeks ago, millions of hardworking Americans who play by the rules thought they were doing the responsible thing by investing in U.S. companies. Many of these folks were saving for retirement or for the ...

Updated: Sat Oct 18, 2008

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The Powell Endorsement for 10/25/2008

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700

After Gen. Colin Powell endorsed Barack Obama last week, I got to thinking about Powell, who is kind of a mystery to me. Of course he's a patriot. He has served his country well in the military and also as Secretary of State under President Bush. No question, Powell loves America and has contributed greatly to it.

And I have no problem with his support of Sen. Obama. Powell is simply exe ...

Updated: Sat Oct 25, 2008

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The Fear Factor for 11/01/2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Fear is driving the presidential election of 2008. Since the economic meltdown in early October, Barack Obama's poll numbers have steadily risen, as millions of Americans are afraid of losing their investments. They fear the federal government has lost control of the financial marketplace and are looking for a white knight to turn the situation around.

That fear is well founded. The Bush ...

Updated: Sat Nov 01, 2008

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The Culture War and Barack Obama for 11/08/2008

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The fascinating thing about Barack Obama's election is that few Americans seem to know exactly how the man is going to govern. Will he be a Nancy Pelosi enthusiast, a far-left guy? Or will he move to the center like President Clinton did? Even his devoted followers don't really know how he will initially use his power.

There's an old country saying: "You dance with the one who brung ...

Updated: Sat Nov 08, 2008

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John McCain and Sarah Palin for 11/15/2008

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Can someone please explain to me why Sarah Palin is still getting trashed a week after the election? I understand that the left-wing media hammered her during the campaign because they obviously favored Obama, and I also realize that scapegoating has become a national sport. But isn't enough enough with Gov. Palin?

Apparently not.

The fascinating thing about the latest round of Pa ...

Updated: Sat Nov 15, 2008

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Just Say No for 11/22/2008

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

You may remember that Nancy Reagan fought against drug consumption by urging Americans to "just say no." Now we need Mrs. Reagan again because some poorly run corporations are asking for taxpayer bailouts and loans. They want charity from hardworking Americans who are getting pounded in a chaotic economy primarily caused by irresponsible businesspeople.

The situation is totally ...

Updated: Sat Nov 22, 2008

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Thanks for the Advice for 11/29/2008

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800

One of the things I am deeply grateful for this Thanksgiving season is that my father was a frugal guy and made a big deal out of it. A child of the Depression, William O'Reilly Sr. hoarded his dollars and lectured his children on saving, not spending, money.

Sure, it was boring. My sister and I had visions of Snickers bars and Good Humor ice cream dancing in our heads. But as soon as I ...

Updated: Sat Nov 29, 2008

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