Bill O’Reilly: Fox has gone to the dogs
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Fox News isn’t the place it used to be.
That’s what former Fox titan and best selling author Bill O’Reilly said yesterday on my Herald Radio show.
“Fox News is not what it was three years ago,” he said. “It’s different people running the operation.” Perhaps that could explain why the cable news network made headlines yesterday announcing it’s filing an amicus brief in court challenging the Trump administration’s decision to bar controversial CNN reporter Jim Acosta from its daily White House press briefings.
“The Acosta thing isn’t about freedom of the press, it’s about how you behave as a reporter. It was obvious to anyone that Jim Acosta was not trying to get information to the viewers of CNN he was trying to provoke confrontation,” said the former cable news king who left Fox News under a sexual harassment cloud.
“If CNN wants him to be a commentator give him a prime time show. They could use the ratings help,” he added. “But he’s a reporter and reporters are not supposed to bait the president of the United States and not supposed to insult him, which is what Acosta does.”
O’Reilly pointed out that the White House can suspend Acosta’s press access but they haven’t suspended CNN’s access thereby debunking the fallacy the administration is restricting free speech or freedom of the press when over 50 CNN reporters continue to have White House press credentials.
What the White House is saying by revoking Acosta’s press pass is that it “cannot conduct press conferences for the American people with someone who is going to disrupt the proceedings” stated O’Reilly.
“That’s the argument and the White House will win. CNN’s lawsuit is a PR stunt,” he added.
As far as Fox is concerned, O’Reilly explained, “They want to get on the side of establishment media.” The days of being “mavericks” and “outsiders,” he said, are over.
“They don’t want to be attacked anymore by the New York Times, the Washington Post or by CNN, they want to be part of the club.”
Bottom line: If the media wants the Trump administration to show respect for the industry they should remember that relationships are a two-way street.
If CNN reporters behaved professionally and respectfully toward the president, Trump would reciprocate. Perhaps they should try it sometime.
Adriana cohen Thursday, November 15, 2018
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Question for Fox News viewers: Has Fox News abandoned it's principles?
What principles has Fox ever had? Fox has always been the lying propaganda outlet for the far right wing.
I should just flag that as no value, but I have an answer instead. Fox gave us news when the msm spent all their time on collusion. Fox gives us the stories that the msm either lightly covers or dosen't cover. Example: the corruption that went on in Puerto Rico. Fox also has analysts with an opposing pint of view. It makes sense that they have done so well in the ratings.
Fox News isn’t the place it used to be....
I'd say that is true.
IMO: Conservatism isn't what it used to be, so WTF should FOX still be ?
IMO: we can thank president trump for both.
A dem turned conservative just to get elected now heading the "conservative party".
Who'd guessed that elections have consequences.
Always a great combo. Reagan was one as well. So why is it that Trump could accomplish, despite massive resistance, what those true "Conservatives" have failed to do for so long?
IMO: He hasnt, In fact he hasn't had much concern for any financial conservativeness especially. We are living at this time on a promise that industry will offset the reduction in corporate taxes for enirity now.
The main conservative ideology I see trump pushing is limiting immigration and keeping the status quo unchanged for the current minorityies especially any off shoots like trans sexulas.
We also still have yet to see most of the final results from this president yet, time will judge how well president trump really did as it always does.
When time shows us what positive long term accomplishment this president has done and what negative results were also involved then we will know whether he was worth it or not.
I know as a somewhat of a fiscal conservative myself, I am still quite concerned about the long term condition of Americas financial status. I think we all should be.
$ 22,000,000,000,000.00 Is one hell of a bunch of money to owe !!
I dont know hillary may actually be more financially conservative than trump. trump likes to bet he is right, Someday he won't be.
It worked for Reagan.
The main conservative ideology I see trump pushing is limiting immigration and keeping the status quo unchanged for the current minorityies
That used to be a bipartisan issue
We also still have yet to see most of the final results from this president yet, time will judge how well president trump really did as it always does.
Um hum
When time shows us what positive long term accomplishment this president has done and what negative results were also involved then we will know whether he was worth it or not.
Nope, we the people know exactly what we want from those we vote for. You may not like what Trump is doing but he is keeping his promises.
I know as a somewhat of a fiscal conservative myself, I am still quite concerned about the long term condition of Americas financial status. I think we all should be.
$ 22,000,000,000,000.00 Is one hell of a bunch of money to owe !!
We have passed the point of no return. Those people in congress only intend to pay the interest on that. Some on the left would love to just run the printing presses.
Like what trump is doing or not (some of both) I do not like his means and ways of accomplishing much of anything. The how to me is almost as important as the what or why.
The how things are accomplished usually means much more for the long run than only what that was accomplished, building castles in the sand usually isn't a great idea and neither is governing and not considering all the details involved in every decision.
putting all ones faith in one "saviour" politician is paramount to the pied piper story as well that's why the funding fathers worked so hard to put in all the checks and balances of power they could.
Unfortunately you may be correct. IF America goes bankrupt, we will probably take the whole damn planet with us taking the progression of humanity back perhaps decades or longer.
then we'll have our famin and prestralance the faithful are awaiting.
We couldn't have defeated the Nazi's without Stalin. I have watched every Republican since Reagan fail to deliver on what Republicans have elected them to do. Trump is bent on delivering. The only things he hasn't delivered have been stopped by a solid wall of resistance. So to answer your question - I'll Take Him!!!
putting all ones faith in one "saviour" politician is paramount to the pied piper story as well that's why the funding fathers worked so hard to put in all the checks and balances of power they could.
You mean an entire generation was wrong about FDR? The Constitution is not in jeopardy - at least via Trump.
I too have watched every politician fail to deliver on what they were elected to do. For good reason. We have a government not ran by only one idology. you are correct trump is bent on delivering, but pretty much at any cost. That could get costly where and when not expected, Because as all responsible people know nothing is free in this world. There is always a cost.
As I say time will tell what good and bad each president leaves in his wake, trumps presidency is no different in that regard.
The Constitution is not in jeopardy - at least via Trump.
Probably not, at least for now and unless it really gets in his way of his agendas. Then he wouldn't be the first nor probably the last to try as they may to circumvent what parts they feel they need to ar are entitled to some how.
I just know the pied piper story where one man saved the town didn't seem ta turnout real wel inthe end. ONe person leading the country is also not what I believe the founding fathers had in mind.
I'll be watching to see who actually seems to want to work together in the future now that some since of balance has been restored.
We'll see which if any leaders emerige in this new situation and opportunity for some sort of american unity.
I didn't realize Billo was still relevant