Over rated O'Reilly. I can't stand him, and how he remains such a draw for Fox is beyond my comprehension.
Look at his competition -- Keith Olberman and Larry King.
I actually watched O'Reilly tonite. He does serve some sort of purpose. He appeals to the mainstream viewer that likes their news in sound bites.
And in that regard, I think O'Reilly has informed alot of people.
I'm not sticking up for Bill, I have expoused the same views about him as you have, but when I watched him tonite I had to consider that he does convey some conservative ideas to uninformed viewers, that to you, or other informed politicos, may be considered pablum.
IOW, beats Dan Rather.