Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Stuart G

(38,414 posts)
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:38 AM Apr 2017

What is The Big Deal with O Reilly?

Why do we want him off of TV? Why do we want him to lose?

Lot's of reasons but, I think these three make the most sense ........

1. He is a "Big Shot" who represents the worst in news, commentary, and TV.
2. He is a liar.
3. He is a bully...
4. He is a sexual predator

Very short analysis....
1. He represents Fox News.. He is the living presence on TV of Roger Allies ..He is live, he exists, he is rich ..he is currently on TV 5 days a week, and has been on TV for a long time. He is the "Biggest Shot on Right Wing TV"..and he is going down..and when a big shot like him goes down, well it feels good.

2. He lies from time to time and makes stuff up. So, he is dishonest. He will say anything anytime in order to make himself look better. That is not "news" it is a liar, self centered asshole who puts his own ideas ahead of the truth.

3. He is a bully...(that one speaks for itself..we all know what that meansJ)

4. These lawsuits, which have been settled for millions, have to do with sexual advances on women. (and, it must be noted...... advances on ...women...not a woman..more than one.. In this case more than 3, 5 that we know of....He has stepped over a line, and he has done it more than once or twice

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
 

Jonny Appleseed

(960 posts)
1. Would you rather he go to talk radio and Fox get a fresh fascist to trick people who fall asleep
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:41 AM
Apr 2017

With the tv on?

FSogol

(45,446 posts)
2. Your OP seems to imply that progressives are hunting O'Reilly. He is scum who laid the eggs of
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:42 AM
Apr 2017

his own destruction. All those chickens have hatched and he's going down. O'Reilly has no one to blame, but himself.

Stuart G

(38,414 posts)
5. I need to define this a little clearer....
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 12:12 PM
Apr 2017

When I used the word "WE" ...I really meant this as a collective "we"..all those sane people who see him as the jerk he is.. And, that includes more than just "progressives" , it includes all those who see him as a self-serving asshole. There are many moderates and non political people who are offended by O'Reilly. Why? because he is offensive. and ..you are correct...."All those chickens have hatched and he's going down"...

......yes!!!

FakeNoose

(32,579 posts)
3. Also, he's been getting away with bad behavior for a long time
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:44 AM
Apr 2017

Now that Roger Ailes is gone from the network, the stuff those guys were doing the past 10+ years is coming to light.

A lot of people are disgusted with his behavior, even if they like his politics.



Just sayin'

TlalocW

(15,374 posts)
4. 5. He's a hypocrite... even moreso than your normal conservative
Wed Apr 5, 2017, 11:54 AM
Apr 2017

He bloviates over and over again about lack of morality in the Black community, LGBT ruining the sanctity of marriage, etc., and he probably does it on auto-pilot while he's mentally going through which woman he's going to prey on after the show.

TlalocW

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»What is The Big Deal with...