[jmstein7]

I hate Franken. Someone should write a book about him and expose all his skeletons (like his drug sprees on Easter Island in the 70's where he came up with the idea for the "Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd). He's a nutcase, clear and simple.

[Mister Baredog]

"Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them,"

Gee one would think his book would be all about the CLINTOONS, LOL

[Numbers Guy]

The dustjacket of Franken's book features a photo of O'Reilly between the words "Lies" and "Lying."

Al Franken's guide to making money: 1) Find a successful high-profile right-wing person in the media who really annoys the hell out of liberals. 2) Write book demonizing said person. 3) Watch as liberals line up to buy copies of the book so they can feel better about themselves. 4) Count the money.

He's the epitome of a successful capitalist pig--find a niche market and make a mint. Of course I doubt he'd be pleased to be described that way.

[newgeezer]

Someone should write a book about him and expose all his skeletons (like his drug sprees on Easter Island in the 70's where he came up with the idea for the "Coneheads" with Dan Akroyd).

Such would only increase his appeal with his audience.

[lurky]

Showdown! I'm loving it. O'Reilly is becoming more and more unhinged. We all see it coming, don't we.

[nfldgirl]

Ohhhhh boy!!!! Tonight's "Talking Points" could get real interesting!

[MattinNJ]

The dustjacket of Franken's book features a photo of O'Reilly between the words "Lies" and "Lying."

While I don't practice defamation law, I seem to remember from my law school days that this could be considered "being painted in a false light." I seem to remember a case about a teenager who had his picture in the paper for winning a rodeo. Unfortunately, the headline said something to the effect of "Pedophiliac caught". While funny (I know I would have photocopied that and pasted it through the school), I know newspapers and publishers tend to be careful about this exposure. O'Reilly may have a heckuva lawsuit here.

[My2Cents]

Franken knows his liars.

[RAT Patrol]

As understandably difficult as it is for O'Reilly to see, this is really a compliment to him (and Fox). If he weren't on top, he wouldn't be the target. He should stand up to them while remaining calm next time.

Hey, O'Reilly, if you're out there.....LAUGH AT THEM. Make fun of them. It's the only way you're going to fight it effectively. Your ratings prove the public wants to back you. Give them an honest defense and a reason to scoff at the unfair accusations. That's my advice.

Ivins is ineffective because she's mean. Franken, although a liar, will win some people with humor. Everyone loves to laugh. So fight laughter with laughter -- add honesty and people will readily recognize the difference.

[Delphinium]

Wish I hadn't missed it.

[Hatteras]

O'Reilly, like Hannity, are their own worst enemies. They invite these liberal idiots onto their shows and allow themselves to get in these hissy-fit catfights with said idiots. Thus rendering themselves to idiocy. They are not doing conservatism any favors.

[sox_the_cat]

I saw some of this on Saturday and O'Reilly was steamed. Ivins defended O'Reilly to some degree by letting Franken know that the Polk award is a very prestigious award. She is a loon though, she kept on letting everyone know she is not liberal or conservative, she is Molly Ivins.

Franken goes after Coulter. Anne I guess referred often to her footnotes when she was on the tour, Franken corrected her that they are end notes, not footnotes.

Brian Kilmeade really thinks that Franken has either lost his mind or is drugged up.

[EveningStar]

Previous threads here and here

[mombonn]

This sounds like a Don King publicity stunt. Next thing you know sinator hillary! will enter the fray.

[TheGrimReaper]

Right this way, Mr. Franken... your party is waiting for you....

[FUMETTI]

I saw the whole episode unfold on C-Span. Although Bill hasn't won me over lately with his lame "white prom" crusade, he deservedly went after that frog faced bastard and Molly Ivins, the liberal anti-Bush hoggette. Then when they got a call-in which had conservative and liberal numbers to dial...liberals were dialing the conservative side and lopsiding the attacks on O'Reilly. Bill was correct and I complement him as I would have lept from my seat and beat that Franken loser bloody.

[ladyinred]

These are the people who call pubbies mean spirited and full of hate! The hypocrisy of the left is astounding. Wanna know hate Franken, look in the mirror!

[RinaseaofDs]

I love him.

He is keeping sane, fairly reasonable, left leaning everyday people in the closet. The louder he is, the more left the candidates go, the more left Dean goes, the more hopeless it gets for D's.

He's making 'mainstream' press organs go left too. As they do, their ratings fall.

Look at it this way - Franken is the best they can do. He's the thought leader of the liberal movement at the moment. As long as he has the podium, the D's will never come up with another plan or vision for America that the soft middle will buy.

[Eternal_Bear]

I love nasty verbal wars. How about Michael Savage against little Franken(stein)? LOL

[leadpenny]

It's a classic. Here it is from the C-SPAN BookTV Archives:

http://www.booktv.org/misc/BookExpo_053103.asp