Clash of the Titans: Liddy Takes Aim at O'Reilly

Talon News ^ | 4/5/2004 | Jeff Gannon

[ConservativeMajority]

WASHINGTON (Talon News) -- Last week, radio talk show host G. Gordon Liddy told Paul Begala and Tucker Carlson of CNN's Crossfire that he would like "a shot at Bill O'Reilly," after he was asked what conservative would he most like to take on during the 'rapid fire' segment of the show.

This came a day after Liddy appeared on Deborah Norville Tonight and said, "O'Reilly is an embarrassment to our side," answering questions regarding O'Reilly's style on radio and television.

Liddy's remarks were made during interviews with the veteran host alongside Al Franken, a host of the new liberal network, Air America. In a reference to a confrontation last year at a book fair between O'Reilly and Franken, he said, "O'Reilly is no good at radio and part of that reason is because his most nuanced response to a complex question is "SHUT UP."

During the live CNN broadcast, O'Reilly's television producer reportedly contacted Liddy's publicist and requested that he be on Friday's show to discuss his comments but only if he apologized.

Liddy responded, "Tell Bill to pound sand, I'm not apologizing for anything."

O'Reilly's producer subsequently withdrew the offer to appear, according to sources.

Liddy summed up the controversy saying, "Bill did what all bullies do, he ran when someone stood up to him. I found this to be true of bullies as a child and I found it to be true in prison."

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[PJ-Comix]

O'Reilly better lay off the G-Man. He is POTENT!!!

[Tanniker Smith]

Giddy doesn't need to apologize. Westwood One did it on his behalf. Considering that Westwood One syndicates both, it doesn't like when one of its personalities quotes incorrect "facts" about the other. Liddy is entitled whatever opinions and feelings that his has about O'Reilly. He isn't entitled to his own "facts". And when presented with proof that he was, in fact, WRONG, Liddy should have been man enough to admit his mistake (even if he couched it in another barb at O'Reilly). Not much of a man.

And, whoa, I just scrolled down and saw Liddy in that bikini. Nope, not much of a man at all.

TS

[PJ-Comix]

Nope, not much of a man at all.

Better not say that to Liddy's face. See post #61. And with Liddy, his toughness is NOT hype. When he was in DC prison, his black cellmate tried to use his brush because he thought Liddy was a pushover so Liddy went at him with his fists. Liddy knew he had to take him on. To me that shows GUTS!!!

[PJ-Comix]

I have a first addition Will myself.

I love how the G-Man used his superior intelligence and Watergate wiretapping ablilities to get the goods on the corrupt warden of his federal prison. It is like something out of fiction but it is FACT!

[Tanniker Smith]

He served a ten-year stint in prison AND he had a substantial guest appearance on Staurt's short-lived "LATELINE" show. Two reasons to ignore him. And if he's in a p*ssing match with O'Reilly, it gives me another reason to listen to the factor.

TS

[Chuckster]

Is that really Liddy in that picture, billorites? He's basically putting his penis and his rear end on the flag. That says a lot.

Oh that's Liddy alright. I met him once about twenty years ago after he got out of prison. A friend of mine who had been in the joint with him introduced us. Trust me, you do not want to mess with G.Gordon, even though he's pushing 70. I suggest you read two of his books. "Will", his autobiography, and "When I was a Kid, This was a Free Country". Say what you will. G. Gordon Liddy is a true patriot.

[PJ-Comix]

He actually served 5 years but could have gotten out in a year if he had talked. He didn't and served the full term. All I know is DON'T tangle with the G-Man. He is POTENT!!!

[PJ-Comix]

Trust me, you do not want to mess with G.Gordon, even though he's pushing 70.

Correct. All you have to do is look at his eyes and you will instinctively know NOT to tangle with the G-Man. Wyatt Earp had the same type of deadly eyes.

[Chuckster]

Oh, c'mon. don't you thnk it's a bit unfair to compare a professional fitness nut to a former attorney and FBI agent now radio personality? Besides, Jack isn't wearing a speedo.

And haven't we seen enough of that picture?!?!?

[billorites]

"He is also very well mannered to callers....probably more so than any other top 10 host."

He's a gentleman alright.

Gotta lose the thong though.

If he wore conventional boxer type trou one's eyes would be drawn to his pecs, his abs...

Rather than the socks stuffed...

[SevenofNine]

I stop watching Bill O'reilly long time ago that guy such a diva

[Outraged]

Apologize? Is he serious?

Ya, that does sound a little pussy on O'Reilly's part, but I guess that is the liberal in him.

[Chuckster]

I have looked in his eyes. I shook his hand and had the privilege of spending about twenty minutes with him in my office.

[katz]

No, I don't think he is. He plays that don't drive an SUV song. He aXks as if he is for enviormentalism. This is OK for a NY cab rider. We do work hard jobs and load a lot into SUV's here in the heartland. An SUV is a part of life.

[katz]

A fine "package". Needs one more star.

[Adam36]

Matt Drudge also has this obsession with putting down O'reilly. Every time I hear him on his radio show, he's always talking negative about O'reilly.

[cyborg]

O'Reilly can dish it out but can't take it. Those two have some journalist in fighting thing.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[ECM]

Err, well, considering the body text of the article...

[driftless]

I'll agree that Liddy should not have posed for that photo. Plus his radio show will put you to sleep even if I agree with most of his contentions. But make no mistake, Liddy is a true-blue conservative.