October 18, 2006
Bill O'Reilly Spreads the Love
As we wrote before, you're staring to hear the phrase "San Francisco values" thrown around and around and not in a good way, more in a trying to scare the bejeesus out of Mr. and Mrs. Red State kind of way. But what exactly do people mean by "San Francisco values."
Last week, San Francisco's #1 fan, Bill O'Reilly finally told his elderly and half-senile audience just what "San Francisco Values" are. And what are they? Well, let's go to the transcript, shall we?
"Nancy Pelosi is a committed secular progressive who embraces San Francisco values. Those are: a massive federal government that dispenses entitlements paid for primarily by affluent Americans. That is called income redistribution, or the shorthand: "tax the rich." San Francisco values also seek to exclude spirituality from the public square but embrace displays like the Bay City's gay pride parade, where Christianity is often mocked and demeaned.Now, I'm not saying Congresswoman Pelosi is on board with that, but I am saying her district wants to ban military recruiting while setting up city-wide pot shops, and that San Francisco is now perhaps the most far-left city the United States has ever seen."
Well, you know what, that doesn't sound that bad now does it. Considering all the stuff that's been thrown our way lately, we were afraid he'd call us something like God-hating tofu eating gay sodomites or a bunch of tree-hugging anarchist hippie commies, but he didn't. And, you know, actually none of that sounds really that bad, but then of course we like San Francisco values enough that we live here. We like our actual tax money to go things like "entitlements" which is what people refer to when the Government supports something they don't agree with, like helping poor people or health care. We do wonder, however, which Gay Pride parade he attended that featured lots of mocking and demeaning of Christianity.
Oh, Bill, what is it that makes you hate us so? Did you have a bad experience here? Did you take the brown acid while cruising through Golden Gate Park? Did some hippie chick named Amber or Sonora turn you down once while vacationing? Come on, Bill, how could you not love it here? Everyone else who visits us loves us. It's why we have so many damn tourists here. How could you not? We have beautiful scenery and great restaurants and really fun things to do. And best part of coming here, Bill, is that if you put just a little effort into it, you really could find anything you'd want here. And that includes things with loofahs, falafels, and vibrators.
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You'll hear a lot about "San Francisco liberals" between now and Nov. 7. It's a talking point to try to scare good Republicans into voting for their current corrupt representatives. Better the party of Mark Foley and Jack Abramoff than that of scary San Francisco grandmother Pelosi-- who, by the way, is considered pretty centrist for SF.
Yes, a scary San Francisco future awaits Middle America under Speaker Pelosi. Vote for the Democrats and the next thing you know, your local Applebees will morph into a small plates eatery, and the local sports bar will be pouring pinot rather than Bud. Your Hummer will be seized, and you'll be forced to take Muni or ride a bike. It'll be like Hell House, only better decorated. California uber alles!
Clearly he is talking about the Sister of Perpetual Indulgence! ;-P
Jon, people like you annoy me to no end. I'm sick and tired of liberal democrats who take the bait from O'Reilly by actually responding to him or getting offended by him or even remotely taking him seriously. That is exactly what he wants. Like Ann Coulter, O'Reilly has absolutely no interest in getting into an intelligent discussion. His main aim is to bully, insult, and joust with anyone who disagrees with him -- especially liberal democrats. He will always win at that game and, in the process, gain credibility. His show's high ratings confirm this fact. The only way to beat him is by ignoring him and/or not appearing on his show. If this were to happen, he would be stuck with little more than his negative attitude and lower ratings and, just possibly, the loss of his job. Afterall, the only reason he is popular is because he beats up on and belittles people, thus, energizing his conservative base. And this is the last thing we want.
Yeah, I can see how a reasonable Christian could mistake a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence for a real nun.
Let's just say it's not quite as challenging as mistaking a pedophile for a priest.
The problem is that people like Coulter and O'Reilly are the propaganda wing of the right. And there ideas take hold. And it won't matter if you ignore them, because they have an audience that wants to hear this. Ronald Reagan was completely ignored by the establishment in the 1970s, including his own party but also the media. How did he build a movement? By appealing directly to voters from a far-end of the AM dial radio show and articles in right wing, small circulation papers. He built a grass roots. And helped to change the lexicon of the national debates. So when O'Reilly or Coulter speak in their code. They are establishing talking points, and put downs that take hold amongst the right. And when you own the language -- you own the debate. That's what the right has done for the last 30 plus years, largely through talking heads such as O'Reilly and Coulter.
I'm glad you included the loofah reference. You can't discuss O'Reilly without that. Shows what a sleazebucket he is.
His influence is making it difficult to have rational conversations. Here's my experience with his show and its ill effects: I have a relative who will go unidentified to protect him/her. The relative isn't senile, but does seem to believe every piece of junk that comes out of O'Reilly's mouth (I am not the only one in the family who is amazed and cringing over the way this has developed). Rather than debate topics O'Reilly brings up in a way that explains and could lead to understanding of the other persons beliefs and point of view, it quickly spirals out of control. The relative seems to have learned from O'Reilly that he/she is right, no matter what. I have heard it's best not to discuss politics or religion with those you love but I still don't quite wish or believe it should be true.
I'm going to have to differ with you DC. Reagan didn't fill some political vacuum. He was a product of his times thanks to the willingness of democrats to become more "moderate". The same can be said about Bill O'Reilly. Do you really think that engaging with him is going to change his mind or the minds of any of his viewers? Why give him the satisfaction?
San Francisco is now perhaps the most far-left city the United States has ever seen
Dude, Milwaukee elected three different Socialist mayors, who served as late as 1960.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Socialist_Party_Mayors_(United_States)
O'Reilly needs to work harder than that if he wants to be the Worst Person in the World (TM)
Corrupt, fundamentalist pedophile Republicans are framing this election as a referendum on "Good Old Fashion San Francisco Values". True Americans know that the real question is "who is responsible for the mess in Iraq?"
O'Reilly is just a self promoting shill. It's all about "I'm #1", Culture Warrior and Factor Gear. "Buy my junk, make me rich, sucker". Truth? C'mon, get serious.
Well, I would much rather have "San Francisco values" than Ted Haggard values--
bill o'reilly is a fool. I don't watch TV, and for good reason. its all RIGHT WING anyway. minus maybe CNN. FOX Crappolous is definitely right wing. "we report, you decide" what a bunch of hoopla. we need change this NOV 7th!!!!
bill o'riely is a person,with republican values,he believes that although george bush is brainless,at least he believes in god,which means what? i don't know either.i can't stand these republicans who are hollier than us, because they believe in jesus, not god mind you,but jesus,as if that's the "correct" god. give me a break. anyhow, i hope to god san francisco is the most radical place ever, we should set an example of what real liberal values are, look at us! unfortunatly, i live in raligh north carolina, originally from new york, moved here back in may, because my family moved here and it's cheap,but the people, well, if you have nothing nice to say, then ~~~~~~~ anyhow, i've been to san francisco once in 1978 on family vaction,at age 18, and,can't get the place off my mind!!!!! it is the tops! best people,weather,and atmosphere,the most open,and coolest place on the planet! if anyone wants to e-mail me personally, it's ilysfrie@aol.com my name is bernie, long live san francisco,and it's people!!!!!
I am really questioning the intellegence of Bill O'Reilley. I watched, what was supposed to be a debate between O'Rielly and Mayor Rocky Anderson on the news last night. O'Reilly resulted to name calling and belittling the Mayor. He told the the Mayor that he was "Kookie"?? I think that expression was popular about 40 years ago.(Really, Bill, your intelligence is showing) He refuses to hear anything an oppointent has to say and just talks over anyone who tries to intelligently discuss anything with him. I believe he has manifested many of the symtoms of a schizophrenia and I think he should be removed from the viewing public before he completely has a breakdown in front of the whole world. He belongs on the Jerry Springer Show.