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Moderator · Mar 6, 2006, 01:28 PM

A caller to O'Reilly's radio show mentioned Keith Olbermanns name on the air......his reaction is hilarious. NSA style.

I wonder if the NSA is Fox Security?

http://mediamatters.org/items/200603030010

CALLER: I like to listen to you during the day, I think Keith Olbermann's show --

O'REILLY: There ya go, Mike is -- he's a gone guy. You know, we have his -- we have your phone numbers, by the way. So, if you're listening, Mike, we have your phone number, and we're going to turn it over to Fox security, and you'll be getting a little visit.

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 01:35 PM

O'Reilly sounds well up himself.

I like to listen to you during the day, I think Keith Olbermann's show [cut off]

The words that will 'get you a visit from your local authorities'. Someone needs to egg him.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/m...er/4685496.stm

oh no, Fox Security will be after me now.

subego · Mar 6, 2006, 01:44 PM

Keith said now he's worried now the O'Reilly police will come after him...

and batter him with loofahs.

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 02:26 PM

Letterman to O'Reilly: 60% of what you say is crap

http://movies.crooksandliars.com/cbs...ly_060103a.mov

itai195 · Mar 6, 2006, 02:27 PM

O'Reilly seems to really be losing it lately.

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 6, 2006, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by itai195

O'Reilly seems to really be losing it lately.

He's off his meds again.

BRussell · Mar 6, 2006, 04:03 PM

I like to listen to you during the day, I think Keith Olbermann's show [cut off]

To be fair, there is a time delay, so we didn't hear what else was said. It's hard to imagine anything that would warrant a call from security or the police though.

Maflynn · Mar 6, 2006, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by BRussell

To be fair, there is a time delay, so we didn't hear what else was said. It's hard to imagine anything that would warrant a call from security or the police though.

It was posted on O'Reilly's web page for a little while. MSNBC snagged it before it disappeared. Countdown with Keith Oberman played it. The key barely got the word Oberman out of his mouth when O'Reilly cut him off, and threatened him. Keith also mentioned that some people were contacted by fox security warning.

My take on this - O'Reilly is nutty as a Loon.

subego · Mar 6, 2006, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by BRussell

To be fair, there is a time delay, so we didn't hear what else was said. It's hard to imagine anything that would warrant a call from security or the police though.

Only a threat, or an admission of some sort of illegal activity.

FWIW, the caller claims he only asked why Bill is so hard on Keith.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 05:06 PM

Can a guy not make a joke? You guys literally think that O'Reilly is sending security to this guy's house? I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's, but I've got to step in here and point out how ridiculous you're all being.

Dear god, the paranoia...

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Can a guy not make a joke? You guys literally think that O'Reilly is sending security to this guy's house? I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's, but I've got to step in here and point out how ridiculous you're all being.

Dear god, the paranoia...

O'Reilly didn't sound like he was making a joke. Have you listened to the recording?

Spliffdaddy · Mar 6, 2006, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Can a guy not make a joke? You guys literally think that O'Reilly is sending security to this guy's house? I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's, but I've got to step in here and point out how ridiculous you're all being.

Dear god, the paranoia...

Word up.

Why is it that liberals have a weak sense of humor?

Perhaps that's exactly the difference between liberals and conservatives.

On a related note, a recent poll showed that 30% of Democrats consider themselves "very happy" - while 45% of Republicans consider themselves "very happy".

It's all related to having a sense of humor, in my opinion.

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 05:20 PM

btw, I'm not bothered about someone sending someone round to my house over something like that. If I was in North Korea and O'Reilly was Kim Jong Ill, I'd give a ****, but I'm not and he isn't.

Dakar · Mar 6, 2006, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Word up.

Why is it that liberals have a weak sense of humor?

Perhaps that's exactly the difference between liberals and conservatives.

On a related note, a recent poll showed that 30% of Democrats consider themselves "very happy" - while 45% of Republicans consider themselves "very happy".

It's all related to having a sense of humor, in my opinion.

Actually, I'm pretty sure it relates to religiousness.

aberdeenwriter · 05:48 PM

IMHO...

Anyone who's listened to the Stern show knows there are any number of his fans who will call other shows or people and "prank" them. After a while this kind of sniping might get to a host who's trying to deal in serious matters.

If you had a show and you thought that the listeners of a competing show (such as Olberman's MSNBC SHOW, WHICH HAS LOW RATINGS) were calling your show to mention your 'low-rating-hero's' name, you'd do what was needed to put an end to it or discourage it.

BRussell · Mar 6, 2006, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Can a guy not make a joke? You guys literally think that O'Reilly is sending security to this guy's house? I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's, but I've got to step in here and point out how ridiculous you're all being.

Dear god, the paranoia...

It definitely was not a joke. It may have been an empty threat, if that's what you mean, but O'Reilly didn't speak in a joking manner. And there's a guy who claims he was the caller and that someone from Fox security did call him.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Dakar

Actually, I'm pretty sure it relates to religiousness.

I would agree with you, actually.

I am currently reading a book calledThe Question of God, which is based on a Harvard class which uses the works of Freud and C.S. Lewis to debate the existence of God and other issues from an objective point of view. Both sides are represented fairly as far as I can tell. But I digress.

The book speaks of extrinsic and intrinsic religious practices. Extrinsic religion is practiced by people because they feel pressured into it. Children practicing their parents' religion and people going to church because their social circle goes to church are two good examples of this. Extrinsically practicing a religion has proven to be harmful but emotionally and physically to those involved.

Intrinsic religion is when someone practices a religion because they feel it is the right thing to do and because they want to develop a personal spirituality (the tests were not limited to Christianity) for their own benefit. These people were happier, healthier, and generally living better lives than those who were either atheists or extrinsic religious practicioners.

I believe there is a lot of truth to this.

itai195 · Mar 6, 2006, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

On a related note, a recent poll showed that 30% of Democrats consider themselves "very happy" - while 45% of Republicans consider themselves "very happy".

It's all related to having a sense of humor, in my opinion.

Could be related to any number of things. As Hemingway said, for example, "Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know." Not to plumb any political memes by bringing up intelligence, I just think it has a large bearing on an individual's level of happiness.

Listening to the O'Reilly clip, though, it doesn't sound like much a joke. And with the delay, I didn't hear anything from the caller that would prompt even a joke.

Dork. · Mar 6, 2006, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

Can a guy not make a joke? You guys literally think that O'Reilly is sending security to this guy's house? I'm not a big fan of O'Reilly's, but I've got to step in here and point out how ridiculous you're all being.

Dear god, the paranoia...

One of my Leftie friends sent me a link to this.... I have no clue if the guy's telling the truth, but I heard of this nonsense for the first time a few days ado at this link, so maybe he really is the guy who called in....

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by BRussell

It definitely was not a joke. It may have been an empty threat, if that's what you mean, but O'Reilly didn't speak in a joking manner. And there's a guy who claims he was the caller and that someone from Fox security did call him.

Adfter listening to the recording, I'd have to admit that it didn't seem to have been made in jest. However, I don't think that it can be interpreted as O'Reilly literally sending "FOX Security" to take care of these people. He certainly seemed more on edge than in the past. When his call screener tried to make a joke, I figured that he would join in, but he seemed intent on quelching future calls like this one.

I'd like to point out that your earlier suggestion that there might have been more to the call than we heard because of a tape delay might have some merit.

Who knows with this situation. He's frightening his fellow Irishmen, that's for sure.

POINTLESS EDIT: By the way, Dork...have I ever mentioned that your sig absolutely rocks my socks off?

aberdeenwriter · Mar 6, 2006, 05:57 PM

http://www.junkyardwillie.com/

Here are some good phone prank clips.

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 06:00 PM

I'm English so I don't know of this O'Reilly guy, but he sounds like a nutjob based on my quick googling; if the sexual harrasment transcripts are true, even more so.

Whether Fox Security would come around or not - don't see how they could - O'Reilly seems to give the impression that he belives they can, then he reins it in and talks about local authorities coming around.

Using my own knowledge of UK TV/radio - if a presenter said something like that, their credibility would be right out the window. They'd be a laughing stock.

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 06:04 PM

"FOX Security" could just be a ploy to frighten would-be pranksters before they start calling in 24/7 365.

aberdeenwriter · Mar 6, 2006, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

"FOX Security" could just be a ploy to frighten would-be pranksters before they start calling in 24/7 365.

That's my bet.

moodymonster · Mar 6, 2006, 06:06 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

"FOX Security" could just be a ploy to frighten would-be pranksters before they start calling in 24/7 365.

true

but it is more likely to encourage them.

raises his profile as well

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 06:14 PM

It might turn his radio show into a ridiculous prank-call orgy. He doesn't get that great of ratings from what I hear, anyways. NEAL BOORTZ!!! *honk honk*

aberdeenwriter · Mar 6, 2006, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by moodymonster

I'm English so I don't know of this O'Reilly guy, but he sounds like a nutjob based on my quick googling; if the sexual harrasment transcripts are true, even more so.

Whether Fox Security would come around or not - don't see how they could - O'Reilly seems to give the impression that he belives they can, then he reins it in and talks about local authorities coming around.

Using my own knowledge of UK TV/radio - if a presenter said something like that, their credibility would be right out the window. They'd be a laughing stock.

Here's a link so you can see for yourself if he's a nut job or not. My thrill or problem here is that toward the bottom of the page O'Reilly interviews Howard Stern and I like em both!

http://www.foxnews.com/oreilly/

Spliffdaddy · Mar 6, 2006, 06:17 PM

Honestly, folks, if somebody threatened to send "FOX security" to visit me - I'd laugh so hard I'd need to be hospitalized.

It's a freakin news organization.

aberdeenwriter · Mar 6, 2006, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Honestly, folks, if somebody threatened to send "FOX security" to visit me - I'd laugh so hard I'd need to be hospitalized.

It's a freakin news organization.

Yeah, that's kinda like being reported to the fashion police!

placebo1969 · Mar 6, 2006, 07:00 PM

Maybe "Fox Security" is going to be a new hit reality TV show. Imagine it: A group of Fox News mercenaries looking for liberal bloggers and whatnot. They could even re-use "The X-Files" slogan: The Truth is Out There.

Spliffdaddy · Mar 6, 2006, 07:24 PM

oh ****...there's a white van parked outside my house. I think it says "FOX" on the side.

BRussell · Mar 6, 2006, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Honestly, folks, if somebody threatened to send "FOX security" to visit me - I'd laugh so hard I'd need to be hospitalized.

It's a freakin news organization.

No one is saying they're scared, just that O'Reilly is a loon.

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 6, 2006, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Word up.

Why is it that liberals have a weak sense of humor?

Perhaps that's exactly the difference between liberals and conservatives.

On a related note, a recent poll showed that 30% of Democrats consider themselves "very happy" - while 45% of Republicans consider themselves "very happy".

It's all related to having a sense of humor, in my opinion.

Then why are you complaining about peeps not having a sense of humour when everyones cracking jokes about O'Really.

Look in the mirror Sunhine.

aberdeenwriter · Mar 6, 2006, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

Then why are you complaining about peeps not having a sense of humour when everyones cracking jokes about O'Really.

Look in the mirror Sunhine.

Dumbass students who think it's smart to make fun of the teacher end up being dumbass posters. And when it's all said and done the rest of the world will grow and progress but the dumbass' greatest contribution to society or original thought will have been cracking jokes about O'Reilly.

stevesnj · Mar 6, 2006, 09:54 PM

I remember others that threatened and tried to intimidate over the airwaves

Jawbone54 · Mar 6, 2006, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by stevesnj

I remember others that threatened and tried to intimidate over the airwaves

Oh dear god, I hope this is a joke. If it is...not all that funny anyways...

But if anyone makes one more BUSH IS HITLER/O'REILLY IS HITLER/DELAY IS HITLER/CONDI IS HITLER/RUSH IS HITLER/SEAN IS HITLER assertion, I'm going to puke. As a matter of fact...I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth.,

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 6, 2006, 11:41 PM

Originally Posted by aberdeenwriter

Dumbass students who think it's smart to make fun of the teacher end up being dumbass posters. And when it's all said and done the rest of the world will grow and progress but the dumbass' greatest contribution to society or original thought will have been cracking jokes about O'Reilly.

WTF are you blubbering about!!?¿

aberdeenwriter · Mar 7, 2006, 06:16 AM

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

WTF are you blubbering about!!?¿

you

Kevin · Mar 7, 2006, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by Spliffdaddy

Honestly, folks, if somebody threatened to send "FOX security" to visit me - I'd laugh so hard I'd need to be hospitalized.

It's a freakin news organization.

Some people are naive and believe everything they read. It's part of being fuzzy brained.

And the guy was joking people. He has a dry sense of smartness. Yes Bill is an jerk. But in this case it was clearly a joke.

Some of you really need to loosen the draw-string on your buttholes.

Kevin · Mar 7, 2006, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

Then why are you complaining about peeps not having a sense of humour when everyones cracking jokes about O'Really.

Because your jokes are centered around believing what he did was serious.

olePigeon · Mar 7, 2006, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

He's off his meds again.

He can always get some from Rush Limbaugh.

Moderator · Mar 7, 2006, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Some people are naive and believe everything they read. It's part of being fuzzy brained.

But in this case it was clearly a joke.

You really must be disturbed.

Anyway, for the rest of us: Olbermann interviewed a former state prosecuter on the subject. Apparently Fox Security really did call the guy.

The people behind this......actually got calls today from somebody identifying himself as a former New York City policeman who is now director of FOX News security, who advised that organizer that if you call anyone to often in this circumstance, you can be charged with harassment.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11698322/

analogika · Mar 7, 2006, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by moodymonster

They'd be a laughing stock.

O'Reilly is.

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 7, 2006, 03:38 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Because your jokes are centered around believing what he did was serious.

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 7, 2006, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

Some people are naive and believe everything they read. It's part of being fuzzy brained.

And the guy was joking people. He has a dry sense of smartness. Yes Bill is an jerk. But in this case it was clearly a joke.

Some of you really need to loosen the draw-string on your buttholes.

JohnnyAppleseed · Mar 7, 2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by aberdeenwriter

you

Then stop blubbering and speak english.

aberdeenwriter · Mar 7, 2006, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by analogika

O'Reilly is.

Methinks you correctly observe a situation but errantly attribute the cause of it to your revered icon, O'Reilly.

The laughing you see is from the poor victims of laughing disease, or Kuru.

Information on Kuru
Information on Kuru: A brain damaging "laughing disease" in Papua New Guinea, where till recently, tribes ate brains of the dead. It is a very obscure brain disease caused by abnormal brain proteins (prions). Kuru was associated with transmission by eating human brains as part of funerals in some tribes of Papua New Guinea. The disease is now basically exstinct.

Kuru information: Kuru is a rare, degenerative, and fatal brain disorder that occurs primarily among the Fore natives in the highlands of New Guinea. The disease is thought to result from the practice of ritualistic cannibalism, in which relatives consume the tissues (including brain) of a deceased family member. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/k/kuru/intro.htm

Where the disease had been considered extinct, it has been 'revived' by Fuzzy Brained Liberals who, unable to agree on one common idea, message or political philosophy, eat each other up every election season.

aberdeenwriter · Mar 7, 2006, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

Then stop blubbering and speak english.

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Kevin · Mar 7, 2006, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by Moderator

You really must be disturbed.

Originally Posted by JohnnyAppleseed

What asinine posts you two just made there.

You should be proud.

Moderator · Mar 8, 2006, 08:59 AM

Its just sad. Since you have no way of defending your partner in the "Culture War", you're forced to just make sh!t up. So you guys decide on the "joke" defense.

Rather than make stuff up, why not just stay out of the thread..just ignore it. This "Bill was joking" bullsh!t reeks of desperation...but more importantly..it demonstrates that your interest is simply in arguing us rather than standing up for something.

We all know he wasn't joking..all of us..including you. Just leave it alone.