O‘Reilly’s HATE Question — Was It Out Of Line or Even Rare?
- Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:06pm by
Mike Opelka
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As most folks were Monday Morning Quarterbacking the Super Bowl commercials and the actual game, the news channels spent time on Bill O‘Reilly’s interview with the President. MSNBC‘s Morning Joe seemed to be less concerned with some of the very telling comments as MJ’s house mother, Mika Brezezinsky focused on manners and the propriety of Bill O‘Reilly’s questions.
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Perhaps Mika had gotten a text message from former speaker Nancy Pelosi who was also wondering about the appropriateness of that question (as reported here yesterday).
And maybe, just maybe MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell was also bcc‘d on Pelosi’s message because he too mentioned ONLY that question;
Most memorable question of the night? O’Reilly asked, “does it bother you that so many people hate you?”
O‘Donnell’s blog also counted how many times the President was interrupted by Mr. O’Reilly. (They claim it was 40.)
For the record, asking a President how they feel about the people who hate them is nothing new to Bill O’Reilly. Back in November of 2010, O’Reilly sat down with the former President asked how he felt about being hated by people in the media as well as others. (The hate topic starts about 9:00.)
It is curious that a major news channel is more focused on the reporter’s comportment and not the content delivered to the audience.
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Comments (131)
BubbaCoop
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:49pmI think it was just a poor premise. I don’t think THAT many people actually hate him (except MICKRUSSOM), just his policies.
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 1:21pmO.K. – maybe we don’t hate him . . .
But, we don’t trust him and we think he is doing some of the dumbest stuff ever.
Did I step over the line?? God, I hope not.
Report Post »blazebird
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 2:25pmObama hates the United States of America so whats wrong if we hate him back?
Report Post »mickrussom
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:47pmI hate Obama. He is an enemy of freedom, liberty, constitution and country. There is nothing to like about that rat vermin traitor.
Report Post »thebertmanlives
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:53pmI thought “Hate” was for the libs, C‘Mon get it right or I’m tellin the Grand Wizard.
Report Post »Country
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:47pmThat was the best part of the interview. Obama said for those who hates him do not know him. Mr. Obama all we have to do is click on you tube, search your name and learn everything about you straight out of your own mouth. We are not stupid!
Report Post »Whostolemypig
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:46pmAll questions are fair. It’s only those that have something to hide or liars that get upset about having to answer questions.
Report Post »BQI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:40pmIt was a fair and honest question. Bill asked the same of Bush. Obama is hated and for good reason. He masked himself as a centrist and rules as a dictator. Regardless of how honest he might feel about his positions, he misguided the public to get elected.
New story at Black Quill and Ink: Why Obama Wouldn‘t Answer Bill O’Reilley’s Question”
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Bullwinkle
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 6:42pmYou are right on. I enjoy your site.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:38pm“…why do you think so many people hate you”?
” Well Bill let me be clear, um uuuuhhhhg um aaaahhhh uummmm ughhhhh…”
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:35pmIt was a fair question. There ARE a lot of people that hate Obama, I’m one. I didn’t hate Carter, I didn’t hate Clinton. Those guys were just politicians with whom I disagreed with. Obama is something different, he is an enemy of capitalism and American exceptionalism. He wants to bring America down several notches if not altogether. Therefore, I hate him.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:47pmYou too Pelosi.
Report Post »BQI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:53pmI’m glad there are people willing to say that they “hate” Obama. I like the reasons that you cited. Polls always show that people like Obama as a person but hate his policies. I hate his policies and the man because he deceived the public and continues to do so. He hates America as you stated and this is clear from his actions. We’ve never had a Prez like him before and I hope America wakes up, does it’s homework for the next election and not get caught up in hype again.
http://www.blackquillandink.com “Why Obama Wouldn‘t Answer Bill O’Reilley’s Question”
Report Post »ldpeters
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:32pmThe question was perfectly fair.
BUT, As ususal, Obama’s “tap dancing routine” was impeccable.
Report Post »REETZBEE
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:31pmI wish O’Reilly would have asked why do you think so many people hate your liberal policies. I think O‘Reilly stirred the racial pot again by insinuating some people just might hate Obama because he’s black. Either way, Obama didn’t say anything new other than showing us how good he is at dodging any questions condeming radical Islam.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:41pmO’Reilly has proven himself to be INCOMPETENT, TRANSPARENT and a big fat WUSS! Forget O’Reilly. For me, after this so called interview with the President, he no longer exists!
Report Post »REETZBEE
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:57pmI think O’Reilly needs to bring it down a notch in the arrogance department. He’s becoming unbearable to watch at times. Talking over guests or talking down to his guests does not make you a hard hitting, no bull, spin stops here hard ass he likes to think he is. Obama walked all over him.
Report Post »calmglass
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 1:13pmI‘ve never really liked O’Reilly personally… he’s always come across to me as a pompous know-it-all.
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:30pmOnce again, leftists of media, this time hot Mika and boring Lawence O’D, are trying to paint the picture that most people who disagree with the President’s “left” agenda also hate him personally. As always, these compassionate liberals are PUSHING HATE! What’s new about that? Nothing.
I say this to that: TRUE CONSERVATIVES are about ideas, not personalities, race or anything else. I HATE where President Obama is attempting to take the country. My reason is that I happen to believe that, should he succeed with his plans for America, WE ARE FINISHED! Now Mika and Lawrence, that might mean TO YOU that I hate the President but the fact is, I happen to LIKE the President…….You folks are DESPICABLE!
Report Post »blazebird
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Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:31pmThanks.
Report Post »asmith
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:23pmHey that’s there job, they just have to look good and be obedient. The job discription may say journalist but what they really mean is talking head. And secondly they are use people tuning in and then tunning out. Maybe they assume that no body watches O’Reilly just like nobody watches them. And the Msmbc people weren‘t even listening because they don’t like listening to conservatives, looks are the only thing that registers.
Report Post »calmglass
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:22pmPersonally I thought it was an odd question to ask, but whatever.
Report Post »smallstuff7
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 9:10pmWake up and find your backbone. We’re being robbed. There is much hatred because during this administration, “We the People” and “a government by…of…and for the people“ has become void and replaced with ”I’m the President.” That‘s what O’Reilly wanted to address. It was ignored by the President.
Report Post »8jrts
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:22pmOf course they want to focus on Bill’s question…the content shows BHO lying as usual and the drive-by media knows we will notice!!
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:29pmYou have got this deal figured out.
It is what they’ve been doing for the last year . . . since they realized that they look very stupid, they have mounted a “so are they” strategy in hopes of not looking quite so bad.
Good work.
Report Post »GeauxAlready
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:21pm.
Report Post »Poor poor Obammy the other childern don’t like you……………..
KL
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:20pmI actually do not think that is a good question to ask ANY President of the United States.
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:27pmWhy is that?
Remember – Obama is a member of the same party as Alan Grayson.
Besides – between Behar, Maher, Matthews, Olbermann – the left has been teasing the right into a bad mood. Then add Obama/Pelosi/Reid bullying tactics and their disregard for the constitution or the economy – and whatelse would you expect.
Besides – this isn’t “violent hate” – it’s “informed despising”.
Maybe that would have been a better way of putting it . . .
“Mr. President, why do you think so many people despice you and your political accomplishments?”
On that point – you MAY be right.
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:18pmPERFECTLY FINE.
Obama lives in a fantasy world (ie. “the nation is split evenly on repeal” – latest poll 58% against, 37% infavor – in a presidential election this would be considered a historic landslide).
He needs to know that after 2 years of working with Nasty Pelosi and Whorey Reid – where this trio passed (shoved) ObamaCare down the throats of a majority of Americans, and their ramroding of the Financial Reform package (without addressing FreddieMac/FannieMae) that most Americans have recognized a socialistic/facist trend (GM, gulf-oil drilling etc).
O’Reilly is a puff – who “stops the buck on his show but doesn’t have the toughness (fragile ego) to really take a stand. He’s so worried about looking “balanced” that he can’t be a consistent source of insightful ideas.
But on this – O’Reilly – stepped up and showed America – that Obama is not to be feared.
For that – I thank Bill – but won’t expect much for the next month as he bends over backward to show that he has total respect and even admiration for Mr. Obama (the dumbest man in any room he walks in to – attributed to Rush Limbaugh).
Report Post »sarainitaly
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:18pmFourth Grader Asks Obama, “Why Do People Hate You”
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/10/fourth-grader-asks-obama-why-do-people-hate-you.html
Report Post »spirited
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:29pmWell, at least he did‘t say it’s because people don’t know him (like he told O’Reilly).
Report Post »Michael
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:56pmWhy do people dwell on hate? It is a liberal filing and O’Reilly, to his shame, fell into that trap. I, like the majority of people against Obamanomics and Obamacare, do not “hate” Obama. It is too strong of an emotion to waste on him.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:56pmDon’t tell Pelosi, she will go after him too.
Report Post »oldfashionamerican
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:18pmIf Barbara Walters had asked the same question in the exact same manner, it wouldn’t have been brought up by the state-run-media.
Report Post »thestimulusmonkey
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:18pmBill O‘Reilly pretty much talked for the whole interview so there wasn’t much else to report on.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:53pmbetter than letting Barry prattle on about nothing for 15 minutes.
Report Post »spirited
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:17pmConsidering that Barack Obama
ridiculed, insulted and blamed President George W Bush –endlessly,
informed that “resentment” exists throughout this country,
stated that the “police acted stupidly”,
told voters to “punish their enemy”,
said that the “vitriol” must end,
down-played concern about the Muslim Brotherhood,
etc…,
>What was wrong with asking how he felt about hate???
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:17pmDont hate the playa
hate the game….
I want to tweek Obama’s teleprompter and add Ebonics
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 1:36pmIs it o.k. to despise him and his toxic wife?
PALIN/BACHMANN 2012
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:15pmIf O‘Barry can’t take the heat he should resign and let a real POTUS take over. Bush was hammered with questions like that.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:51pmThey have very short and selective memories Nick.
Report Post »SimpleTruths
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 5:38pmIs that why Palin only goes where she knows the audience will be pushovers, never veers from Fox or CBN? Thin skinned is what she is, if not petrified of being asked a real question.
Report Post »FreedomFighter2006
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:15pmLibs whining again.
Report Post »DUMBASPELOSI
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:23pmObama is a paper tiger.
If words were actions – he’d be ineffective . . . since they aren’t – he’s a total failure on all fronts.
PALIN/BACHMANN 2012
Report Post »Shove it up Matthew’s Ego!
Insipid
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:24pmWhats the number for 911 ?? We need to call the WAAAAAAAAmbulance !
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:51pm@Insipid
Report Post »LOL!
SimpleTruths
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 5:36pmPalin doesn’t have a prayer, Bachman…come on, she just a joke. You guys have to realize this, I mean really.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:13pmIt depends on who is asking the question and to whom it refers. As usual it is only politically correct if a liberal is asking a liberal about a conservative. Double standard.
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:15pmHe asked the exact same question to George W. Bush just a few months ago. I guess Nancy Pelosi must have missed that one. How many times was Bush asked this question when he was President? The left has such thin skin it amazes me every time these stories come out.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the Obama’s mixed message video
Report Post »MOVETERAN
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:19pmSocialism in action.
Report Post »encinom
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:38pm@cnsrvtvj
The difference is W. is out of office and asked to reflect on his 8 years.
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 12:42pmHe was out of office when O’Reilly asked him, but he wasn’t out of office when he was continuously bombarded with the question by the white house press corps.
Report Post »leftiesaredangerous
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 1:22pmI think the premise is wrong. The question should be, “What did asking the question accomplish”. Or maybe, “What’s the fallout from the question?”
My problem is that it makes it sound like first, a lot of people hate him personally. Second, it implies it’s those who simply disagree could be the haters rahter than a few on the fringe. Third, it’s devisive by its very nature,
It was a stupid question. Who cares? I don’t care how he feels about being hated. I care about the state of the country, period.
Report Post »The question was only good for stirring up angst and more accusations of racism. Just stupid.
sissykatz
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 2:02pmDid anyone pay attention to his answer when Obama said to“ get where he had gotten you have to have thick skin”!!!! No celebrity are politican or President has EVER been bothered by negative press the way this character has.Even the left talk about that and knows that is not true.Then he said he was NOT wanting to redistribute WEALTH,,,,,,I think if I were interviewing him and he said that I would have had a Joe Wilson moment and said “you lie”. In the things I have read the left is not happy about him saying that because they know that is not true either.As for the ‘Hate’ you question I think Bill phrased it that way for Shock and to get everyones attention.Although there are a lot of people who do hate him..I hate what he is doing to this country,and we have never had a President that was ashamed of the country before, nor have we ever had a Muslim sympathizer,or one that would purposely go against the will of the people on every issue.We have never had a President that we fear can destroy our country and our lives like we know this man is capable of and has every intention of doing so. May God help us all. 2012 cannot come soon enough.
MAULEMALL
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 2:14pmI am Prayin…
Report Post »Sergio Q
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 3:09pmsolid interview ,and the hate question was/is valid
Report Post »…but you cant ask actual journalistic questions to king obama and not expect the loony-left ta get all twitchiee over it!!
~panzees!~
avideditor
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 4:38pmYes it was a total double standard. I am suppressed that left did not enjoy the interview because IMHO he was one of them. I think a better question to ask is was O’reilly being pro Jihadi http://avideditor.wordpress.com/2011/02/06/is-oreilly-pro-jihadi-after-a-soft-ball-interview-of-obama-on-super-bowl-sunday-who-knows/
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 4:56pm@Grandmaof5
Agreed, this is indeed a double standard; yet the only ones who advocate the extremes of hate in any and all forms to demonize their preceived and actual opponents are the extremists of all sides.
Report Post »rodamaa
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 7:10pmThey are just repeating the party line. The spooky dude’s spin machine spits out the response and they just repeated like the mindless drones they are.
Report Post »DisillusionedDaily
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 7:53pmI wonder why the lefties didn’t get all fired up when he asked G.W. Bush the same kind of questions a ffew years ago. Oh! I forgot. You can do anything to a Republican!
Report Post »smallstuff7
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 9:00pmThere is much hatred because during this administration, “We the People” and “a government by…of…and for the people“ has become void and replaced with ”I’m the President.” That‘s what O’Reilly wanted to address. It was ignored by the President.
Report Post »joe3
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 9:01pmim sure obama is a decent guy to have a beer with, i disagree with his politics. so i agree with him when he said those who hate him dont know him. also I think the question was misguided. most people who have issues with him dont hate him. its like all those folks who say they hate bush, but from what I hear hes a great guy to be around, bet those people would like him if they had a chance to meet him.
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 9:10ami think it was out of line. i am in opposition to president Obama on almost everything. i do not hate him. actually I find him to be pleasant. Mr. O’Reilley tried to paint us as hateful.
Report Post »jszmiller
Posted on February 9, 2011 at 3:44pmI agree with “leftiesaredangerous” – why would you even ask someone how they feel about others hating them… the world is on fire and this is the best O’Reilly can do. We “hate” the policies not the man.
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