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Bill O’Reilly Blows Up At Laura Ingraham In Epic Segment Over His ‘Thump The Bible’ Comments
Mediaite ^ | April 2nd, 2013 | Josh Feldman

Posted on 04/02/2013 7:58:07 PM PDT by Corporate Democrat

Bill O’Reilly tonight responded to criticisms from the right over his commentary last week that gay marriage opponents need to do more than just “thump the Bible” if they want to win the argument. After a Talking Points Memo largely focused on mocking liberal media attempts to gin up a feud between himself and Rush Limbaugh, O’Reilly brought on Laura Ingraham, who actually told O’Reilly he was wrong in saying what he said. O’Reilly was stunned with Ingraham, shouting over her and telling her “I’m disappointed in you.”

RELATED: Conservative Radio Host: Bill O’Reilly’s Mockery Of Gay Marriage Opponents A ‘Hanging Offense’

Ingraham first surprised O’Reilly by agreeing that there actually is a feud of sorts going on between him and people like Limbaugh, given Limbaugh’s harsh condemnation of O’Reilly’s commentary. O’Reilly dismissed the idea he and Limbaugh are enemies, saying “I don’t care what he says, he can say whatever he wants.”

Ingraham agreed with O’Reilly that gay marriage opponents are not always good at making their case, but said O’Reilly unnecessarily insulted them. O’Reilly insisted he made an “honest point” about gay marriage, and shocked Ingraham by saying that opponents cannot cite the Bible in a policy argument. Ingraham told O’Reilly he was being disrespectful, which led O’Reilly to tell Ingraham he’s “disappointed” in her.

O’Reilly scolded her for criticizing her for his “accurate description,” saying he doesn’t really care whether it was unhelpful or if anyone took offense, it was an “accurate and honest attack.”

Watch the fiery segment below, courtesy of Fox News:

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: bible; foxnews; gaymarriage; homosexualagenda; ingraham; oreilly; whoisoreilly
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To: Corporate Democrat

The Bill O’Reilly show is taped. They could have redone things and cut out the Laura Ingram segment. It went on because this is what brings in the viewers and ratings


41 posted on 04/02/2013 8:32:05 PM PDT by dennisw (too much of a good thing is a bad thing Joe Pine)
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To: dfwgator
That folks, is the stereotypical Irish temper. All we need is the Tullamore Dew and the full beard to really get the caricature.

(and yes, I can say that, as my surname originally started with an O before it was dropped).

42 posted on 04/02/2013 8:37:21 PM PDT by Darren McCarty (If most people were more than keyboard warriors, we might have won the election)
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To: ClearCase_guy

They are all a bunch of gas bags who play for the audience. O’Reilly is the biggest fraud of them all.


43 posted on 04/02/2013 8:38:09 PM PDT by septimus2100
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To: dfwgator

He belongs back on Inside Edition. Phony of the first order. A real conman. All the way to the bank.


44 posted on 04/02/2013 8:38:25 PM PDT by septimus2100
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To: Corporate Democrat
The Leprechaun treated her poorly and discourteously yet he was a gentleman to Allen Colmbs.
45 posted on 04/02/2013 8:38:27 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Gator113

“Laura Ingraham cowered to O’Reilly”
Here’s the way it works. One wrong step and you don’t come back on. Everyone expecting to come back on with the rude one knows the ground rules. You can only go so far in attacking the rude one. I’ve seen that with all of his guests and regulars. The rude one has gotten worse lately. His attack on Laura tonight was typical because he knew he was in the wrong. Later the rude one admitted to Krauthammer he should have used a different term then “Bible thumper”. If the jackass had manned up he would have said that to Laura right up front.


46 posted on 04/02/2013 8:39:23 PM PDT by Cold Heart
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To: svcw

No place for you BOR in a conservative world. Glen Beck! Re-double your effort to buy a Cable channel on the TV! We need a really right of center point of view! Maybe Oprah is ready to sell her failed ego station? Maybe Trump can back you or Sarah Palin? The New Conservative order is coming like a running squid of Minutemen—not a moment too soon. Hey, I think it could even make money—lots of money!


47 posted on 04/02/2013 8:42:47 PM PDT by Forward the Light Brigade (Into the Jaws of H*ll)
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To: Corporate Democrat; mickie; flaglady47
Watching the O'Reilly-Ingraham segment this evening was like watching raw spousal abuse.

This was not orchestrated and rehearsed. Laura was genuinely ticked and discomfited....O'Reilly was his genuine arrogant and dominineering self.

I, too, would have ripped my mike off and walked off the set if I had to sit through O'Reilly's sadism. Laura showed class in the face of piggish behavior.

The Bloviator is revealing more and more who he really is. He pretends to be a practicing Catholic, yet the other night he stated over and over that he believes the Biblical miracles are allegorical.

And then he slams Christian believers who oppose gay marriages as "Bible thumpers" (translation.....redneck, ignorant and bitter Bible and gun clingers).

The man is getting more unhinged every night.

We constantly rake Chris Matthews over the coals for his certifiable raving lunacy on the air, and guess who is rapidly gaining ground on the Tingler..........none other than the high and mighty BO'R.

I feel for Laura. She's under contract with Fox and has to eat the insults, the bullying and the condescension from O'Reilly. It was so uncomfortable to watch this segment tonight I still am shaken a couple hours later.

Leni

48 posted on 04/02/2013 8:45:17 PM PDT by MinuteGal
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To: usconservative

Actually Bill is just an A hole 10% vs. the MSM’s 100%.

We are falling for the commie’s divide and conquer. I can nit pick anyone all day. They can find my faults all day long too. How many journalists can we name who are good and we agree with?


49 posted on 04/02/2013 8:45:58 PM PDT by Lumper20 (`)
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To: Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America

First thing I turn off after the news, when I watch the news, is BOR.

He is a dolt.


50 posted on 04/02/2013 8:47:37 PM PDT by Sequoyah101
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To: Corporate Democrat

Laura you did the right thing in a tough spot.

You sub for Bill on his show, so you have to tread lightly.

I’m sure you’ll have an interesting summary during your morning show.


51 posted on 04/02/2013 8:49:43 PM PDT by G Larry (Which of Obama's policies do you think I'd support if he were white?)
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To: Corporate Democrat

I saw the exchange and was disgusted with him. I immediately emailed him and told him so. He may have high ratings, but they are negative ratings.


52 posted on 04/02/2013 8:51:45 PM PDT by Exit148
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To: Cold Heart

You are dead on.


53 posted on 04/02/2013 8:52:22 PM PDT by Lumper20 (`)
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To: Corporate Democrat

O’Reilly’s beef was that religious types give only arguments based on religion to oppose gay marriage, rather than those based on policy considerations - but they’e not interested in policy arguments - and whether O’Reilly understands it or not, eventually the issue will end up being a religious one - the government can grant gays all the marital rights at its disposal, but they will not be satisfied until they achieve the right of the spiritual, emotional and sacred marriage provided under religions - and the government can not order any religion to grant these rights in opposition to thousands of years of its teaching and practice - not even Sotomayor and Kagan could go along with that.....


54 posted on 04/02/2013 8:55:08 PM PDT by Intolerant in NJ
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To: Williams

After years of posting comments I’ve become convinced that very few FR’s don’t go past the first two comments to read and post their comments but post their inanities which either duplicate other comments nor offer an insight into the topic which honestly does not contribute to the discussion. But simply react to the caption. How about thinking and reading the topic about the subject being offered before your offer a comment ?


55 posted on 04/02/2013 8:56:49 PM PDT by mosesdapoet (A voice cryinfg in the wilderness make straight for the way of the Lord..)
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To: Gator113
I saw that tonight. Laura didn’t cower to him. He wouldn’t let her finish what she was saying. He just blew up at her. When she said he shouldn’t say, “ Bible Thumpers”.

If that’s the way he treats his friends, it’s amazing that he has any at all. Maybe he doesn’t...for long.

56 posted on 04/02/2013 8:58:46 PM PDT by Yankereb
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To: Corporate Democrat

Laura’s operation to be joined at the hip with BOR shot her cred in the butt years ago. She’s LOST!


57 posted on 04/02/2013 8:59:35 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: G Larry
Laura you did the right thing in a tough spot. You sub for Bill on his show...

I wonder if Laura's subbing will continue. Michelle Malkin used to be a regular on O'Reilly's show, then - poof - she was gone.

Personally, I think that O'Reilly's high ratings are in spite of him, not due to him. If Laura or Mark Levin had that prime 8 PM slot, Fox's ratings would be even better.

58 posted on 04/02/2013 8:59:50 PM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: Corporate Democrat
First off, I can't stand Bill O, never have liked him or his comb-over. But dammit he's right on this one. The Bible thumping South Carolinians just voted Sanford back in! The thumpers rail against gays because it cheapens marriage, but if you've got a hot Argentinean chick on the side its not only cool, South Carolinans will embarrass your sons and wife while we embrace your Argentina whore as the the First Lady of the great state of South Carolina. And you phony REPUBLICAN whore-mongers called Hillary a fool?
59 posted on 04/02/2013 9:00:47 PM PDT by blaquebyrd
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To: AlexW

Try FoxBiz. For the most part they haven’t sold out yet.


60 posted on 04/02/2013 9:02:03 PM PDT by mykroar (Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.-Thomas Painee)
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