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The man can be a blowhard, but he walks the walk...
1 posted on 11/18/2007 7:42:49 PM PST by frankenMonkey
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Bet he makes a stop at the bazaar in Kabul for an Afghani loofah.


2 posted on 11/18/2007 7:45:53 PM PST by A.A. Cunningham
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To: frankenMonkey

You’re right. He walks the walk... cares about the folks... that’s real.


3 posted on 11/18/2007 7:47:14 PM PST by GOPJ (Hillary "tricky Dick" Nixon/Clinton. - Stiff a waitress - lie about it. Plant questions - lie more)
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The full article, photos at the original link:

CAMP EGGERS, Afghanistan - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan at Camp Eggers came out to meet with Fox News anchor Bill O’Reilly, Nov. 16.

The bestselling author, two time Emmy winning journalist and host on Fox News, “The O’Reilly Factor” spent more than two hours signing pictures, T-shirts, mugs, books, guitars and other personal articles.

“It was good to see (Bill O’Reilly),” said Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Wade. “I watch his show all the time. My whole family watches, so it was pretty neat.

“He does a lot of stuff to support the troops,” Wade added. “I’m on his website all the time. He provides a place for military to talk back and forth on different policies.”

O’Reilly is here in Afghanistan on a three-location, five-day tour to show his gratitude and support for the thousands of U.S. troops serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

“I think it’s great how he supports the troops,” said Marine Cpl. Gregory Edander. “It takes your mind of stuff for a little bit, seeing a familiar face.”

O’Reilly was impressed with both the coalition forces and Afghans, and expressed how well American service members are doing in Afghanistan.

“We were in Iraq last year at this time and so the comparison, it’s much calmer here,” he said. “The Afghans are a little bit more friendly. The morale here is excellent as far as I can see.

“You guys are doing a great job and that’s why we came; just to say thank you to everybody in this theater. Because most Americans - I’d say 90 percent - appreciate it very much,” he said.
6 posted on 11/18/2007 7:55:56 PM PST by frankenMonkey (101st Army Dad)
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To: frankenMonkey
Good for you, Bill!






7 posted on 11/18/2007 7:56:27 PM PST by Miss Didi ("Good heavens, woman, this is a war not a garden party!" Dr. Meade, Gone with the Wind)
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To: frankenMonkey
“It was good to see (Bill O’Reilly),” said Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Wade.

He's gotta run - his liberty boat is 450 miles away.
8 posted on 11/18/2007 8:08:11 PM PST by Thrownatbirth (.....when the sidewalks are safe for the little guy.)
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To: frankenMonkey
I occasionally have my "issues" with Mr. O'Reilly; however, they are not important when he visits and gives support to our troops.

O'Reilly, Good on ya'!

- - from a Marine Dad.

9 posted on 11/18/2007 9:04:13 PM PST by Seaplaner (Never give in. Never give in. Never...except to convictions of honour and good sense. W. Churchill)
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