Posted on 03/04/2005 1:59:10 AM PST by Mockingbird For Short
March 1, 2005
O'Reilly Continues to Spin SpongeBob Story
Cable host again misreports Dr. Dobson's concerns
Fox News Channel talk-show host Bill O'Reilly used his "talking points" feature on Monday night (Feb. 28) to once again misreport the SpongeBob SquarePants issue, criticizing conservative "culture warriors" for allegedly saying that the popular children's cartoon character is gay.
"SpongeBob is a sponge. He's not cruising the bars in West Hollywood," O'Reilly said. "Culture warriors on both sides have got to get a grip. There's danger in fanatical policy. But paranoia makes a danger harder to illuminate. You won't be taken seriously if you cry wolf too often."
His comments are a thinly veiled swipe at Focus on the Family Chairman Dr. James Dobson, who has been widely misquoted in the media for questioning the use of SpongeBob and other beloved children's characters in a "tolerance" video produced by a group with a history of advocating for pro-gay causes. Although O'Reilly's staff has been informed in writing that the SpongeBob controversy is based solely on media spin, the "No Spin Zone" can't seem to get its facts straight.
If you object to this kind of media distortion of the truth, you may wish to let Mr. O'Reilly know. You can find contact information here.
And remember, if you do contact Mr. O'Reilly, to express your opinions as forcefully as you think is appropriate, but please be respectful.
Bill-O's only in it for one thing: himself. He's a lying liar. A fake, a fraud and he likes to sexually harrass his staff too!
James Dobson is a great American and wonderful christian leader.Dobson has ben absolutely clear on this issueand everyone should check out his site.
I watch O'Reilly often and don't understand why he would want to misrepresent Mr. Dobson.
Not very classy!
Because O'Reilly is a fake, phony, fraud. V's wife.
BTTT-
Don't ya' just love Bill? (gag)
I was once long ago fooled by this jerk. BillO is a lair without principals or consistency of character. In short, anything he says is tainted by his own delusions of grandeur.
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