Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Bill O'Reilly Thinks You're Crazy

[markfine@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

People rarely remember that O'Reilly was one of the first hosts of "A
Current Affair". ACA was an early Fox attempt at providing sensational pap
in a news magazine format. Like Maury Povich, he has zero credibility as a
valid newsman... just ask his housekeeper.

> Actually, the first three words of this post (after "Fwd:") are an
> oxymoron.
>
> jaf
>
> On Jun 10, 2008, at 5:54 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:
>
>> Those in the group who may be critical of the policies and approaches
>> of US commercial TV news media may find this item of interest.
>>
>> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA
>>
>>
>> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
>> From: Josh Silver, FreePress.net <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Date: Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 4:59 PM
>> Subject: Bill O'Reilly Thinks You're Crazy
>> To: rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx
>>
>>
>> Dear Friend,
>>
>> Watch the Video and Thank O'Reilly
>>
>> Last night, Rupert Murdoch launched a laughable attack against you,
>> the media reform movement, and journalism itself.
>>
>> His on-air bully Bill O'Reilly called us "crazy" and "fascist" ---
>> you, me, and the millions of others who want media reform. These
>> people are "doing a lot of damage to America," O'Reilly yelled. Our
>> crime? Calling for journalism that's more honest, just and accountable
>> to the public.
>>
>> When Bill O'Reilly goes after you, you must be doing something right.
>> So we've decided to return the favor, and tell him two things: (1)
>> Thanks so much for the compliment and (2) please stop pretending to be
>> a journalist.
>>
>> Tell Bill O'Reilly: Stop Pretending to Be a Journalist
>>
>> At this weekend's National Conference for Media Reform in Minneapolis,
>> O'Reilly sent his stalker reporter Porter Berry to ambush legendary
>> journalist Bill Moyers. But Berry got far more than he bargained for
>> (watch the video). Moyers stood his ground with the Fox News crew and
>> challenged O'Reilly to stop smearing people under the guise of
>> journalism.
>>
>> Thank O'Reilly for Making the Case for Media Reform
>>
>> The O'Reilly ambush is typical Fox News fare. Murdoch uses his media
>> empire to attack his political foes and -- not to inform citizens or
>> tell the truth. The fight for media reform is about regular people
>> like you and me fighting undue corporate control of the media. This
>> kind of abuse of media power aggravates progressives and conservatives
>> alike.
>>
>> Murdoch seeks to take down a people-powered movement that is a
>> gathering force in America. Over the past few years, media reformers
>> have chalked up tremendous victories against nation's largest media
>> companies. When the FCC attempted to unleash a new wave of media
>> consolidation late last year, more than a quarter-million people
>> contacted Congress, culminating in a Senate vote that rejected a
>> massive giveaway to Murdoch and his cronies.
>>
>> We're fighting government propaganda and protecting free speech and
>> choice on the Internet. Our work is a threat to titans like Murdoch
>> who want to hoard control over news and information in America.
>>
>> By signing the letter you're telling O'Reilly: "We are not
>> intimidated. We want better journalism. Attacks from you only show how
>> much we need media reform."
>>
>> Thanks for all that you do,
>>
>> Josh Silver
>> Executive Director
>> Free Press
>> http://www.freepress.net/
>>
>> 1. Forward this e-mail to 10 of your friends. We need you and everyone
>> you know to stop Murdoch's assault on journalism.
>>
>> 2. For more detail, read my article at the Huffington Post.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>>
>> --
>> Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA USA
>>
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