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O'Reilly: "I Think Black Americans Are Starting To Think More For Themselves"
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mediamatters.org — During the September 19 edition of his nationally syndicated radio program, discussing his recent trip to have dinner with Rev. Al Sharpton at Sylvia's, a famous restaurant in Harlem, Bill O'Reilly reported that he "had a great time, and all the people up there are tremendously respectful," adding: "I couldn't get over the fact that there was no difference between Sylvia's restaurant and any other restaurant in New York City. I mean, it was exactly the same, even though it's run by blacks, primarily black patronship." Later, during a discussion with National Public Radio senior correspondent and Fox News contributor Juan Williams about the effect of rap on culture, O'Reilly asserted: "There wasn't one person in Sylvia's who was screaming, 'M-Fer, I want more iced tea.' You know, I mean, everybody was - it was like going into an Italian restaurant in an all-white suburb in the sense of people were sitting there, and they were ordering and having fun. And there wasn't any kind of craziness at all." O'Reilly also stated: "I think black Americans are starting to think more and more for themselves. They're getting away from the Sharptons and the [Rev. Jesse] Jacksons and the people trying to lead them into a race-based culture. They're just trying to figure it out. 'Look, I can make it. If I work hard and get educated, I can make it."

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berettapunk
Posted 2080 days ago
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i think bill o'reilly should be fired for being a hypocrite. he was against any type of war under the clinton administration, the same for sean hannity. they both were anti war during the clinton administration. They have changed their views under a Republican administration. they follow blindly into war and openly support war now. i think this is hypocritical and bad for television. we dont need political puppets telling people whats goin on in the world through their distorted views!
biffobags
Posted 2071 days ago
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He Flip Flops more than a mexican Jumping Bean, he goes with whatever The republican in charge says. Bought and Paid for YES, Fair and Balanced, or NO Spin, ? only if you live on a deserted Island
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