To justify his claim that he was in a "war zone" and a "combat situation" in Buenos Aires, O'Reilly has pointed to his coverage of a violent protest that erupted after the Argentines surrendered. He has said that a bloodbath occurred, with Argentine troops firing live ammunition into the crowd, mowing down demonstrators, and killing "many." He also has claimed that during the protest a soldier pointed an M-16 at him, and that he heroically rescued his cameraman as O'Reilly and his crew were being chased by soldiers.
His own real-time coverage of the protest makes no mention of a massacre or threats to him and his crew.
What's notable about O'Reilly's report is what's not in it. He does not refer to Argentine soldiers gunning down civilians or mention any deaths. He says nothing about soldiers chasing him and his crew. And there's no reference to a CBS cameraman being injured. (A reporter who witnesses soldiers shooting protesters and killing many civilians would presumably be compelled to report on those horrors.) His report depicts exactly what other journalists and eyewitnesses have said took place: a violent demonstration in which tear gas and rubber bullets were deployed. In this 1982 report, O'Reilly called the demonstration a "disturbance." But in later years—on his Fox News show, in his writings, and at speaking engagements—he has claimed that the event was a bloody melee that amounted to "combat" in a "war zone."
Discussing his coverage of the protest for CBS on Fox News last week, O'Reilly declared, "In my reporting, I told it exactly the way it was." He appears to be correct regarding his real-time reporting of that event. And that's his problem. His own report from 1982 shows his later—much more intense—descriptions of the event were exaggerated. With this footage, O'Reilly the reporter proves O'Reilly the pundit wrong.
Hang on, I'm making a mental note to tune in to "The factor" later on today, because you just know Billo is going to be seething.
I have to admit that I have not had as much fun with a breaking news story since Sarah Palin's bizarre resignation speech.
I was standing right next Bill when he was reporting on the Battle of Bunker Hill. One of the musket balls grazed Bill's cameraman and Bill bravely dragged him to safety.
ReplyDeleteWhy do so many folks question this American hero?
When Christopher Columbus stopped in Hispaniola and thought that he'd reached the new world, Bill O'Reilly was the guy that told him that he needed to go a few hundred more miles northwest because there was more to see.
DeleteMy great-grandpappy's life was saved on San Juan Hill when Bill O'Reilly grasped his collar in his teeth and dragged him to a medical tent, keeping his hands free to take notes busily during his coverage of the Spanish-American War.
DeleteMore than ten years ago, I wrote to Mr. O'Reilly to thank him. But then he called me at home and suggested exactly how I could demonstrate my gratitude, and I was so grossed out by his graphic language that I've been trying to forget ever since...
He was also in Palmer when Palin gave birth to Trig.
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DeleteBill O'Reilly fed Trig's placenta to his dog as per Sarah Palin's wishes after she gave birth to Trig...true story!
You couldn't have been standing next to him because I was and it was no big deal and no danger at all.
DeleteApparently no one cares how much or how often Bill O'Reilly lies
ReplyDeleteIn fact, I believe his ratings have gone up since he was exposed.
Yes, everyone wants to see the trainwreck.
DeleteSoon they will give Medal of Honor awards for the best war story liars.
DeleteWhy not lie? It didn't hurt United States Marine Corp's award winning Lieutenant Colonel Oliver "Ollie" North.
Hey, a new TV show: LAST LIAR STANDING! First guest contestant liars will be Bristol the Demure Virgin, Sarah Palin, Bill O'Really, Ted Cruz, Rick "Smegma" Santorum, Little Ricky Perry, Tricky Dick Chaney, Pat Robertson, Mike Huckleberry, Ted "Pedo" Nugent, ...oh, the list is just too long for this short space when one considers all the liars-in-waiting from the Republican Party.
DeleteThere are enough contestants for this to be a long-running show.
Don't forget Dakota Meyer, the guy who lied his way into a Medal of Honor.
DeleteO'Really almost looks like a little white liar next to the award winners.
Delete5 Things American Sniper’s Chris Kyle Allegedly Lied About
http://www.vulture.com/2015/01/real-american-snipers-5-alleged-lies.html
Anyone know if Dakota's Wiener is as big and as delicious as Oscar's?
DeleteBristol?
Dang. I'm really missing what The Colbert Report could have done with all this. :(
ReplyDeleteI hear you.
DeleteI hope Colbert is regretting ending his show so soon.
It's almost like the right waited until he was gone for their excrement to hit the air circulation device.
Bill-O and his fans keep whining that he's being attacked but that's just another lie.
ReplyDeleteWhat's actually going on is that people are FINALLY demanding O'Reilly observe a simple and very basic standard of broadcasting: do not lie.
We are seeing more and more of O'Reilly's inner Walter Mitty.
ReplyDeleteBill O'Reilly got a medal in the War on Christmas.
ReplyDeleteAnd a purple heart. He was impaled in the gut by a cheap plastic made in China icicle.
DeleteFox News forced to backtrack again over Bill O’Reilly’s reporting claims
ReplyDeletehttp://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/03/fox-news-forced-to-backtrack-again-over-bill-oreillys-reporting-claims/
I am enjoying the unmasking of Blowhard O'Really much more than I probably should, especially seeing him hoisted by his own petard.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't happen to a nicer guy.
All Bill O'Reilly has to do is collect up all the footage of his reporting from all of his "war zone" experiences, string it into one long video and, zowza, his critics would be chagrined and humbled before his peerless greatness.
ReplyDeleteIs Bill O'Reilly an habitual liar? Yes! But what caused him to lie? So he could sell more fake books to the flock That my friends is called capitalism. Fuck over the ignorant to line his pockets!
ReplyDeleteHe's also completely in love with himself.
DeleteFrom Psychology Today:
Delete"Narcissistic Personality Disorder involves arrogant behavior, a lack of empathy for other people, and a need for admiration-all of which must be consistently evident at work and in relationships. People who are narcissistic are frequently described as cocky, self-centered, manipulative, and demanding. Narcissists may concentrate on unlikely personal outcomes (e.g., fame) and may be convinced that they deserve special treatment. "
Man, that fits Sarah to a T.
DeleteAm anxious to follow up on O'Reilly tonight. Wonder if he'll threaten more people for spilling the truth.
ReplyDeleteHow is X-Fox contributor and John McCain former running mate any better than O'Reilly? Infamous Quitter Governor of a little state, also, too.
ReplyDeleteAll the Sarah Palin lies about her war mongering credibility status is less harmful to others and the country than the other arrogant asshole?
The small band of idiots that do listen to her are crazy gun nuts and dangerous types.
It was okay to solicit votes using her son, Track Palin's fake stories about the military? Now she is staging something to bring her back to her claims of having military strengths. She is using Dakota Myers and he can use her. Who do those 2 want to target? Who all is in their sphere of crazy violent baggers that will send money?
Why aren't journalist delving into Dakota Myers? He is not what he claims to be and there are many, many questions to explore. He is already spreading misleading and wrong information.
I am glad O'Reilly is being scrutinized for his falsifying his propaganda. I just hope they don't stop with him. The X-Fox contributor Palin needs forensic delving and examinations. Most of all for her propaganda with anything to do with the military. She is most egregious. The lies about Track Palin are about as anti-military and anti-American as anyone could be.
Now she lost Track Palin for her military status symbol and she is replacing him with Dakota Myers propaganda. Myers may seem shallow and not too bright but he has support and back up and they can position him to do much more harm to our country.
He is also part of the poor quality Sports Channel and NRA Crap.
His name is Dakota Meyer, not Myers.
DeleteDakota is her "Joe The Plumber" redux. Let her bring him into the fold and boink the more-than-willing Brissy, If it's true luuuuv, more power to 'em. It still will not get her anywhere NEAR the Oval Office and she knows it.
DeleteRead the definition of Narcissistic Personality Disorder that I posted above.
DeleteFits her as well.
O'Reilly is a lunatic but there's no way that Fox News is going to get rid of him. It is interesting, though, that Sarah Palin, who had so much to whine about during the Brian Williams' brouhaha, has been silent with regard to O'Reilly. I guess it's because Fox is not part of the "mainstream media."
ReplyDeleteBeaglemom
I assume you meant the "Lamestream Media".Beaglemom. And it's time for me to say I appreciate all your thoughtful comments here.
DeleteI enjoy your enjoyment of O'Reilly's unmasking! Hope there are more lies of the FN cash cow to be discovered.
ReplyDeleteUnquestionable, objective documentation of lies is sweet. This video along with the audio of his phone call proving he wasn't in FL to hear the gun shots as he claimed are more than enough to question anyone who still trusts him.
ReplyDeletehis next book.................killing o'reilly's career!
ReplyDeleteloser.................
Hasn't he been discredited enough?
ReplyDeleteNot for Fox News and its loyal audience.
now, GET OFF MY LAWN!
America wants to know what does Sarah Palin has to say about this Bill O'Reilly embarrassing lie?
ReplyDeleteWhat am I saying, who gives a fuck what that retard has to say?
"Hang on, I'm making a mental note to tune in to "The factor" later on today, because you just know Billo is going to be seething" :
ReplyDeleteGo for it, Gryph! :-)
Loving the comments today on this thread, Comedy gold...sure wish we still had Colbert to skewer Billo righteously
ReplyDeleteSheesh.
I think that Sarah Palin's description of leaking amniotic fluid, and flying while in labor is another one of those big lies that deserves more attention. Her description of the arrival of Trig sounds are real as Santa Claus and Easter Bunny wrapped up together.
ReplyDeleteJust saying she gave birth to Tri-G is a lie.
DeleteI suppose it would be too much to hope she is exposed, as long as we're exposing lies and all.
Sarah must have been prego in her brain because that is the only thing that leaked any fluid in that harebrained story!
ReplyDeleteShe been stroked out ever since and rehab has not worked.
Yet.
No wonder the Republicans are against Net Neutrality, they wouldn't get caught in all their lies so easily if they could control Internet access.
ReplyDeleteEXACTLY!
DeleteControlling the net is just another "keep them stupid" ploy.
Bill O'Reilly's performance art is simply perhaps to 'bloviate' into a 'lying is acceptable' special place in political science cannon.
ReplyDeleteDamn the patriots and pin-heads; only ratings money matters.
dowl
It's an old propaganda trick. Say the lie often enough and loudly enough and people will begin to believe it.
DeleteLook how many think Obama is Muslim and born in Kenya.