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bossradio93 · 07-25-2006, 02:40 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060725/...RrBHNlYwM3NjI-

Fox News calls Olbermann 'over the line'

By BETH HARRIS, Associated Press Write

1 hour, 35 minutes ago

PASADENA, Calif. - Fox News Channel chairman and CEO Roger Ailes responded to Keith Olbermann's latest critical volley against Bill O'Reilly on Monday, saying the MSNBC host's behavior "is over the line."

Ailes, appearing Monday at the summer meeting of the Television Critics Association, was referring to a weekend incident at the gathering in which Olbermann whipped out a mask of O'Reilly and gave a Nazi salute.

Ailes said Olbermann picks on Fox's O'Reilly to boost his ratings.

"Clearly he has no viewers except those he gets when he attacks Fox News," Ailes said.

Of Saturday's incident, Ailes said, "I really think that's over the line."

During his "Countdown" show on MSNBC, Olbermann regularly tweaks O'Reilly. Olbermann has named O'Reilly his "Worst Person in the World" at least 15 times. The nightly "award" is Olbermann's way of criticizing what he deems bad behavior.

O'Reilly has referred to Olbermann — although not by name — as a "notorious smear merchant" and pointed out the low ratings for "Countdown."

"The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox is No. 1 in the cable TV news ratings. Olbermann generally runs third in the same time slot.

Also Monday, Ailes said Fox will mark its 10th anniversary with a "Thank You America" tour this fall. Shows fronted by O'Reilly, Shepard Smith, Greta Van Susteren, Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes, and Neil Cavuto will do live versions of their shows from 10 cities around the country, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas and San Diego.

Yahoo! News/AP-July 24, 2006

You go, Keith!

Fleet · 07-25-2006, 02:54 AM

As if anyone really cares about MSNBC.

You go, Fox News... still #ONE!

TJL · 07-25-2006, 05:04 AM

I think the bickering is a little beneath these guys.

Just do your show and give the name calling a rest.

Janice · 07-25-2006, 10:10 AM

Keith Olberman has lost what was left of his mind. He's got this twisted, obsessive hatred against Bill O'Reilly. That's basically his career in a nutshell these days. How crazy is that. I've never seen a host go after a rival like that.

It shows not only a lack of class and professionalism on Olberman's part, but MSNBC as well, for allowing it to continue. Olberman's ratings are in the toilet while O'Reilly leads all of cable news shows. It's pure jealousy. A blind dog could see that.

Olberman is a one-note song. I tuned in a couple of times out of curiousity, and I couldn't believe the way he just hammers O'Reilly. The guy needs a new act. It's gotten very old. People are laughing at him. He's like a schoolyard bully. Only a stupid one, picking on someone bigger than himself.

Olberman is also a Moonbat who just loves conspiracy theories.

Janice · 07-25-2006, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I think the bickering is a little beneath these guys.

Just do your show and give the name calling a rest.

They're not bickering. The Fox CEO finally made a public statement about c-c-c-carazzzzzzzyyyyyy Olberman. About time.

Bobby F. · 07-25-2006, 10:59 AM

Obermans career hasn't been sh*t since he thought he was good enough to leave ESPN. He's gotta do something to stay in the limelight. Let him spout off all he wants. No ones watching....

Janice · 07-25-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bossradio93

the gathering in which Olbermann whipped out a mask of O'Reilly and gave a Nazi salute.

You go, Keith!

I don't know what it is with some liberal's love of Nazi references.

gilligan fanatic · 07-25-2006, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bossradio93

You go, Keith!

Yeah more advertisement for Fox News. The more he mentions them the less and less people watch what ever network he is on now.

Bobby F. · 07-25-2006, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

I don't know what it is with some liberal's love of Nazi references.

That is an excellent point Janice!!

James"Thunder"Early · 07-25-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bossradio93

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060725/...RrBHNlYwM3NjI-

Ailes, appearing Monday at the summer meeting of the Television Critics Association, was referring to a weekend incident at the gathering in which Olbermann whipped out a mask of O'Reilly and gave a Nazi salute.

Oooh, so good. FAUX is showing just how GOP with their griping. They attack liberals on their network, so turnabout is fair play.

Janice · 07-25-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

Oooh, so good. FAUX is showing just how GOP with their griping. They attack liberals on their network, so turnabout is fair play.

No Doc. There is not a single host on Fox who just rips aparts liberals on a nightly basis. Olberman needs a shrink. His behavior is not normal. He has an obsession.

Fleet · 07-25-2006, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by James"Thunder"Early

Oooh, so good. FAUX is showing just how GOP with their griping. They attack liberals on their network, so turnabout is fair play.

I'd like to see one (even remote) correlation between O'Reilly and Nazism.

And whether you like it or not, Fox is just as a legitimate news station as CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN or BBC.
Does Fox attacks liberals on their network or is it the commentators? A BIG difference. And NBC has been bashing Fox, mostly unfairly, for years... they get a pass from you, right?

Fleet · 07-25-2006, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Olberman needs a shrink. His behavior is not normal. He has an obsession.

"Ovalman" isn't fit to sharpen O'Reilly's pencils!

Tweety · 07-25-2006, 10:09 PM

I'm just so amazed that Olberman actually thinks he's relevant!

Yo Keith...NOBODY'S WATCHING!!!

Janice · 07-26-2006, 10:59 AM

From today's Drudge Report.

CABLE NEWS RACE
MONDAY, JULY 24
VIEWERS

FOXNEWS O'REILLY 2,693,000
FNC HANNITY/COLMES 1,801,000
FNC BRIT HUME 1,648,000
FNC SHEP SMITH 1,559,000
FNC GRETA 1,491,000
CNN COOPER 1,128,000
CNN KING 1,097,000
CNN ZAHN 890,000
CNN DOBBS 784,000
CNNHN GRACE 460,000
MSNBC HARDBALL 369,000
MSNBC OLBERMANN 365,000

07-25-2006, 02:40 AM	#1
bossradio93 Senior Member Game Show Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,378	Fox News calls Olbermann 'over the line' http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060725/...RrBHNlYwM3NjI- Fox News calls Olbermann 'over the line' By BETH HARRIS, Associated Press Write 1 hour, 35 minutes ago PASADENA, Calif. - Fox News Channel chairman and CEO Roger Ailes responded to Keith Olbermann's latest critical volley against Bill O'Reilly on Monday, saying the MSNBC host's behavior "is over the line." Ailes, appearing Monday at the summer meeting of the Television Critics Association, was referring to a weekend incident at the gathering in which Olbermann whipped out a mask of O'Reilly and gave a Nazi salute. Ailes said Olbermann picks on Fox's O'Reilly to boost his ratings. "Clearly he has no viewers except those he gets when he attacks Fox News," Ailes said. Of Saturday's incident, Ailes said, "I really think that's over the line." During his "Countdown" show on MSNBC, Olbermann regularly tweaks O'Reilly. Olbermann has named O'Reilly his "Worst Person in the World" at least 15 times. The nightly "award" is Olbermann's way of criticizing what he deems bad behavior. O'Reilly has referred to Olbermann — although not by name — as a "notorious smear merchant" and pointed out the low ratings for "Countdown." "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox is No. 1 in the cable TV news ratings. Olbermann generally runs third in the same time slot. Also Monday, Ailes said Fox will mark its 10th anniversary with a "Thank You America" tour this fall. Shows fronted by O'Reilly, Shepard Smith, Greta Van Susteren, Sean Hannity and Alan Colmes, and Neil Cavuto will do live versions of their shows from 10 cities around the country, including Boston, Chicago, Dallas and San Diego. Yahoo! News/AP-July 24, 2006 You go, Keith! __________________ HBO Documentary: Left of the Dial: Grade: B+ "Morals aren't supposed to stop because it's politically inconvenient to continue them." Keith Olbermann - *Countdown with Keith Olbermann* April 22, 2009 (MSNBC) UPCOMING DVD RELEASES June 16, 2009: The Three Stooges Collection: Volume 6 Star Trek coming to KDOC-TV Monday May 4 @ 9:00pm Farewell KNX/CBS Columbia Square (April 30, 1938-August 12, 2005). Thanks for 67 great years of information and entertainment. My DVD Collection

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07-25-2006, 10:10 AM	#4
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,472	Keith Olberman has lost what was left of his mind. He's got this twisted, obsessive hatred against Bill O'Reilly. That's basically his career in a nutshell these days. How crazy is that. I've never seen a host go after a rival like that. It shows not only a lack of class and professionalism on Olberman's part, but MSNBC as well, for allowing it to continue. Olberman's ratings are in the toilet while O'Reilly leads all of cable news shows. It's pure jealousy. A blind dog could see that. Olberman is a one-note song. I tuned in a couple of times out of curiousity, and I couldn't believe the way he just hammers O'Reilly. The guy needs a new act. It's gotten very old. People are laughing at him. He's like a schoolyard bully. Only a stupid one, picking on someone bigger than himself. Olberman is also a Moonbat who just loves conspiracy theories. __________________ God Bless Our Troops

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07-25-2006, 10:59 AM	#6
Bobby F. Banned!! "Bob hates you." Join Date: Nov 30, 2004 Posts: 3,803	Obermans career hasn't been sh*t since he thought he was good enough to leave ESPN. He's gotta do something to stay in the limelight. Let him spout off all he wants. No ones watching....

07-25-2006, 10:09 PM	#14
Tweety Senior Member Member Join Date: Jan 18, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 6,266	I'm just so amazed that Olberman actually thinks he's relevant! Yo Keith...NOBODY'S WATCHING!!!

07-26-2006, 10:59 AM	#15
Janice Administrator Forum Celebrity Stormin' Norman Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 34,472	From today's Drudge Report. CABLE NEWS RACE MONDAY, JULY 24 VIEWERS FOXNEWS O'REILLY 2,693,000 FNC HANNITY/COLMES 1,801,000 FNC BRIT HUME 1,648,000 FNC SHEP SMITH 1,559,000 FNC GRETA 1,491,000 CNN COOPER 1,128,000 CNN KING 1,097,000 CNN ZAHN 890,000 CNN DOBBS 784,000 CNNHN GRACE 460,000 MSNBC HARDBALL 369,000 MSNBC OLBERMANN 365,000