November 17, 2009 Viewer Mail for Tuesday, November 17 PALIN ATTACKS As Sarah Palin gets ready to roll out her new book, the far-left continues to viciously attack her. Now some are even comparing her to the beloved former first lady of Argentina, Eva Peron. "I believe that Sarah Palin is a feminine version of Ronald Reagan." Earl Miller San Diego, CA "The left's description of Palin as a populist shallow demagogue fits Obama better." Nancy Breshears Carrollton, TX "It appears that Naomi Wolf's expensive private school didn't tell her that Eva Peron was a socialist. Sarah Palin is no socialist." Tom Quigan Oxnard, CA "I don't hate Palin. I'm sure she'd make a fine neighbor. But I fear the country would end up in the hands of another George W. Bush with her." Linda Schwartz Rocklin, CA "Palin is not a viable candidate for 2012. A strong resume will be required to defeat Barack Obama -- maybe someone like Mitt Romney." Dennis Warner Seattle, WA "The media's attempt to degrade Sarah Palin is only making her stronger, in my opinion. When I look at Newsweek, I see a confident, intelligent and successful working mother who takes care of herself." Ryan Tetting Appleton, WI "I like Mrs. Palin because she is not a Washington insider and represents the same values I believe in, so if she runs I will vote for her." Charles Graves Jackson, MS TERROR ON TRIAL The debate continues about whether the Obama administration is making a mistake by trying 9/11 terror suspects in civilian court in NYC. "You got it wrong. Obama doesn't want to try the terrorists, he wants to try the Bush administration." Rafael Gutierrez Kimberly, ID "People express the puzzlement about the motive of having terror trials in New York. It seems probably this is a device to diminish media attention on health care reform." Jim Kennedy Bellevue, WA "The Obama administration thinks this three-ring circus will take the media attention off from all the mistakes its making." Linda Allen Brookfield, WI "Obama wants the terror trials in NYC civilian court so there is less of a chance of the death penalty. He doesn't need to give terrorists more of a reason to attack us." Mike Vize Poughkeepsie, NY "Eric Holder's argument that the guy is guilty is prejudicial. If they want to give KSM a fair trial, they're off to a rotten start." Dennis & Elise Carr Charlotte, NC "Since KSM was picked up overseas and held overseas, I assume he never set foot on U.S. soil. Wasn't his crime, while committed in the U.S., planned in Afghanistan and Pakistan?" Kim Brown Kansas City, MO "Declaring war on an unlawful and non-sovereign group like al Qaeda would be like declaring war on a flock of seagulls. It makes absolutely no sense." Shane Parker Maumelle, AR "Eric Holder wants these trials in the U.S. in order to bring down the CIA." Paul Cappello Boca Raton, FL SO LONG, LOU! The Southern Poverty Law Center claims responsibility for getting Lou Dobbs fired from CNN for his controversial take on illegal immigration. "Why didn't you ask Mr. Cohen why he hasn't formed a group to shut down those on MSNBC who spew lies and hatred every single day?" David Peterson Middletown, OH "It seems to be a common tactic of far-left organizations like the SPLC to attempt winning debates by silencing the opposition." Chris Fausett East Hampton, NY "The Constitution guarantees us freedom of speech, not freedom from the consequences of our speech. Lou Dobbs is suffering the consequences of what he's said." Luke Fox Manhattan, KS "Typical lefty mentality by Mr. Cohen -- Lou Dobbs can only be on CNN if he says what Mr. Cohen wants to hear." Larry Veasman, Jr. Ann Arbor, MI PLEDGE PROTEST An Alabama kid says he refuses to say the Pledge of Allegiance at school until gay couples are allowed to marry. "The boy's parents should strive to educate him better. Parsing the Pledge is yet another step down a slippery slope." Dan LaChance Sierra Vista, AZ "Before the little tyke interns at the ACLU, he should spend a year in Somalia, where he will most certainly learn the meaning of liberty and justice." Barbara Thornberry Middletown, NJ "The kid refusing to say the Pledge doesn't understand it. Our country does indeed stand for liberty and justice for all." Elaine Wolfe Atascadero, CA "I think the boy who refuses to say the Pledge was encouraged by his parents to be rebellious. He should show more respect for his country." Angelika Swantek Farmingdale, NY "I have to admit, I think the 5th grade boy is right. We no longer strive for liberty and justice for all." Janice Lasley Grapevine, TX "This is not some declaration for political purposes. It is a citizens pledge to support liberty and justice for all. You can't take from this country without giving anything back." Richard Winn Carbondale, CO "Not only do many students refuse to pledge to the flag, but they delight in the disrupting those who do say the pledge. We are losing this generation." Linda Grubb Martingsburg, WV "If the government can't compel a kid to say the Pledge of Allegiance, how can they think about compelling us to buy health insurance?" Mort Melhouse St. Petersburg, FL Posted by Factor Producers at 1:23 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 16, 2009 Viewer Mail for Monday, November 16 FACTOR EXCLUSIVE Long-time CNN anchor Lou Dobbs enters the no spin zone to explain his sudden departure from the competition. "Thanks for having Lou Dobbs on your show and asking him to return periodically. Mr. Dobbs is a great American, and CNN is lesser for losing him." Mary Garatti Willits, CA "There is only one word to describe Mr. Dobbs: class. It would have been very easy for him to throw CNN under the bus on a competing network." Justin Scheinholtz Newark, DE "Wouldn't it be a thing of wonder if some of our gutless politicians had the courage of Lou Dobbs to step up to the plate and deal with the illegal immigration problem?" Dwight Schwab, Jr. Belmont, CA "Lou Dobbs is the only reason I ever watched CNN. Now I look forward to seeing him on the Factor." John McCorkle Thomasville, NC TERROR ON TRIAL Judge Napolitano defends the Obama administration's decision to try 9/11 mastermind and others in NYC civilian courts. "The Constitution intended us to be a nation of laws, not of individual opinion. Judge Napolitano is legally correct." Barbara Saifman Painesville, OH "The judge is wrong to say our Constitution applies to a foreigner. KSM was not invited here, and therefore has no claim to these privileges." Wesley Southerland Dover, AR "The judge's position is that a military tribunal can only be used if war is declared. I think a better measure is if the U.S. has to deploy its armed forces." David Tortora Carmel, IN "Judge Napolitano stated that we are not at war with the terrorists because they're not part of a government. But the British were at war with the IRA." Rev. Michael Brady Whittier, CA "We are at war with al Qaeda because, whether we like it or not, al Qaeda declared war on us on 9/11." Paul Boquet New Orleans, LA FEAR FACTOR Why does the liberal media continue to hammer Sarah Palin, even after she's left the political stage and is selling a book? "If Sarah Palin is so unqualified for higher office, why does the establishment fear her?" David Wilson Loretto, TN "Is Newsweek so broke it can't afford a disposable camera to take its own, more appropriate photo of Sarah Palin?" Bill Spidahl Spokane, WA "What liberals hate about Mrs. Palin is that she's a conservative, normal American woman who is quite happy. That's the ultimate insult to liberalism." Mary McLemore Pike Road, AL "Sarah Palin resonates with the common folk. The left attacks her because of her potential to succeed." Michael Imbrunetti Stockton, CA "The lamestream media despises Palin because she doesn't come from their elite lineage. She's just a plain Jane making headlines." Pat Corbat Avilla, IN "Liberals are scared to death of Sarah Palin. They hate middle America, and that's exactly who she represents." Eugene Leigh Baton Rouge, LA "She's ordinary, so she can't possibly be worthy in the minds of the intellectual elites." Van Atkins Pahrump, NV "In my opinion, some people feel Sarah Palin is a pretender, trying to be something she is not. She's pretending she's ready for the majors." John Tatura Victoria, Australia MEET THE EMPEROR! Months after causing controversy by bowing to the Saudi King, President Obama is back at it, bowing to the Emperor of Japan during his Asian trip. "If the Japanese took vitamins to grow taller, President Obama's bows wouldn't be so noticeable." Barbara Fleming Hershey, PA "I have no problem with Obama bowing to world leaders, as long as he doesn't hold the office of President of the United States." Abel Flores Houston, TX "President Obama bowed to the Emperor of Japan to apologize for Hiroshima and Nagasaki." Lorraine Steadman Mansfield, MA "Obama's bowing was a deliberate thumbing of his nose at his American critics. His constant display of arrogance illustrates he believes he is beneath no one." Keith Mouser Bountiful, UT "Obama bowed in Japan? Never! He was obviously checking to see if his shoe lace was tied." Paul Sandvick Racine, WI "The administration was trying to claim bowing is custom, but it is not. What an embarrassment to this country." Jim Bergeron Divide, CO "A possible reason for President Obama's elaborate bow to the Japanese Emperor may have been a tactical desire to balance out his bow to the Saudi King." John Reid Dublin, Ireland Posted by Factor Producers at 1:35 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 13, 2009 Viewer Mail for Friday, November 13 TERROR ON TRIAL Attorney General Eric Holder announces that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other al Qaeda thugs will be tried in New York City in civilian courts. "The public trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will do great damage to the U.S. I'd rather they just take him back to Afghanistan and let him go." Steve Denny Meadow Vista, CA "Now that he has the same rights as all U.S. citizens, don't be surprised if KSM's charges are thrown out based on a coerced confession. If that happens, they'll be great political consequences for President Obama." Jeff Kitto Bozeman, MT "Every news minute devoted to the trial circus is a news minute diverted away from getting the truth out about health care, cap and trade, immigration, etc." Ron Frey Delanson, NY "This trial should be under federal jurisdiction. It wasn't just New York City that was targeted." Ted Peluso Arlington, MA "This is pure madness! With that kind of logic, our military will have to be trained on how to properly Mirandize enemy soldiers on the battlefield." Joe Mussoline Mt. Dora, FL "I'm so worried about KSM. We're not doing enough for this poor chap. Can't we put him up at the Waldorf with some down pillows?" Ellen Carmichael Scottsdale, AZ "As a New Yorker who lives six blocks away from the World Trade Center, I want to see this terrorist tried not in a secret military court but publicly by New Yorkers." Virginia Stewart New York, NY "Any presiding judge's life will be at risk, before, during and after the trials." Pat Grainger Cottage Grove, WI "Bringing Gitmo prisoners to the U.S. for trial shows that the Obama administration is interested in feeding the trial lawyers at the expense of the taxpayers and the safety of this nation." Tom Hoesly Creston, NE "I'm disappointed that Geraldo is so wrapped up in his liberal ideology that he is willing to hurt the families of the 9/11 victims or possibly put New York at further risk." Dave Robertson Vernon, AL "Nazis, like Hermann Goering, were tried by a military tribunal to show the Germans what justice really is. If it was good enough for the Nazis, why isn't it good enough for Islamic terrorists?" John Lartz Winnetka, IL "Geraldo is letting his emotions override reason. Eric Holder's decision is yet another slap in the face of the American people by this administration." John Chandler Phoenix, AZ "Someone needs to remind Geraldo to Hermann Goering faced death camp survivors at Nuremberg, something he would not have been able to do if he were tried in New York." Henry Bailey Gastonia, NC "Conservative Americans want justice. Liberals want political correctness." Wesley Southerland Dover, AR "The fact that this terrorist is going to have the same rights as you and I when he sets foot on American soil is an outrage." Phil Grooms Redmond, OR "The liberal Congressmen proved your point: you said the KSM trial would be a circus and they launched into a diatribe about waterboarding." Tol Williams Macon, GA "Have the Congressmen forgotten that Mohammed confessed to the 9/11 attacks?" David Peterson Middletown, OH "Democrats do themselves no electoral favors by advocating a civilian trial for KSM. It may endear them to the very far left, but that is it." Fred Schwartz Burlington, NJ "The tens of millions of dollars that will be spent on this trial will go to lining the pockets of trial attorneys. They'll be the only winners in this spectacle." JC Lydon Indialantic, FL "The true danger of these trials is the precedence it establishes, granting Constitutional rights to non-citizens." Michael Flanigam Elgin, IL BOLD FRESH TOUR O'Reilly and Glenn Beck announce they'll be going on tour together. For details, please visit BoldFreshTour.com. "Maybe you should get Glenn Beck the Hawaii chair for Christmas to help him get into shape for the tour." Shawn Meyer Petersburg, OH "When you and Beck go on the road, it should be called the 'Arguing with the Bold Fresh Idiot' tour. It's only fair." Kevin Sheerin Chesapeake, VA "You should have called it the BoldBeck tour. Why are you always picking on poor Glenn?" Jo Lynn Greaves San Bernardino, CA "But when are you coming to California? My two favorite guys together and you're not coming out here?" Robin Stevens Rosamond, CA Posted by Factor Producers at 5:43 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 12, 2009 Viewer Mail for Thursday, November 12 FORT HOOD PC COVERAGE Why are so many in the American media hesitant to call Maj. Hasan's shooting spree a terrorist act? "I just wonder what kind of therapy this Hasan guy was giving our American soldiers coming back from the battlefield." Kathryn Buhrer Belpre, KS "Hasan is a terrorist! Many liberals weren't so hesitant to put the terrorist label on the man who murdered Dr. Tiller." Ryan Krafft Port Huron, MI "Why aren't the people who are calling Hasan's act a crime, not tacking on the hate crime label? They'll do it for everything else." Janice Childe Modesto, CA "If a mentally impaired person commits murder, he's still considered a murderer. The same should apply to an act of terrorism." Gerry Brody Jackson, NJ "I'm worried. If this administration has trouble identifying Hasan as a terrorist, how will they protect us from future attacks?" Steve Lindsoe Kenner, LA "The fact that the shooter is a Muslim man is inconvenient to the media and Obama administration. They would have preferred if he were a white Christian." Carol Black Hutchinson, KS "The media won't label Hasan a terrorist because they don't want to admit Obama's actions have undermined the CIA and the intelligence community." Marie Greene Sandy, UT "I very rarely hear any Muslim groups standing up and denouncing attacks in the name of Islam. That's why I have little respect for them." Ben Modica Staten Island, NY "The question is not whether Hasan is a terrorist, but whether he was part of an organized terror group." Jim Curry San Diego, CA "The media is a bunch of cowards, that's why they won't call Hasan a terrorist. So much for honest straightforward journalism." Mark Feather Edmond, OK SELLING HEALTH CARE REFORM Laura Ingraham wades into some controversy when she says Nancy Pelosi did everything except sell her body to pass the health care reform bill. "It's a good thing for Ms. Pelosi's ego that she didn't try to sell her body for health care reform. Nobody would have taken her up on it." Joe Viera Glendale, AZ "I'm a straight male. I would still rather sleep with Dennis Hastert than Nancy Pelosi." Paul Amedee Kenner, LA "Nancy Pelosi did whatever it took to pass the health care bill. Unfortunately, it was for her to hoodwink the Republicans into passing the Stupak amendment." Mark Phillips Edgewater, MD "She may not have sold her body, but she definitely sold her soul." Marissa Guillory Cypress, TX "I only hope Speaker Pelosi gets all the attention she craves in the coverage of her handing the gavel over to a Republican in 2010." Tom Brode Bradenton, FL "The people in Washington are doing a lot worse than selling their bodies to pass health care. They are selling this country down the toilet." Ralph Duddles Petersburg, AK OFFENSIVE AD? Carl's Jr. had to pull this ad after some Italian-American groups complained that it was ethnically insensitive. "My wife is 100% pure Sicilian. She thought that commercial was hilarious." John Geiger Red Bluff, CA "As a native of Italy, I was given the opportunity to prosper in the greatest country in the world. I laughed at the Carl's Jr. ad because I know all Americans, regardless of nationality, are awarded for hard work." Fabrizio Balestri San Diego, CA "My husband and I are both Italian. We found the ad more jocose than offensive." Joanne Maggio Long Beach, CA "As the son of Italian immigrants, I think Carl's Jr. got it right on the money!" Andrew Vaccaro Melbourne, Australia "Would you be laughing if it were black men stereotyped in that ad instead of Italians?" Jerome Biondolillo Deerfield Beach, FL MISCELLANEOUS "This holiday season I plan on giving the gift of 'Bold Fresh' on each of the eight days of Hanukkah." Gordon Kaplan Astoria, NY Posted by Factor Producers at 5:41 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 11, 2009 Viewer Mail for Wednesday, November 11 WARNING SIGNS Did the military ignore red flags when it came to the terrorist-sympathizer within their ranks? "Fort Hood was a manmade disaster. It was manmade by President Obama, who has terrorized the intelligence community and military into inaction." Glen Cook Margate, FL "Please don't call Mr. Hasan disturbed. He is a radical Islamic terrorist. He killed those people because his religion told him to." Marlene McMillan Portland, OR "We have been taking our shoes off at airports and putting shampoo in little baggies, while Hasan gets a pass for his alarming behavior because he's a Muslim." Geoff Hill San Diego, CA "You can't be a terrorist without being mentally insane first." Ben Gentle Pelham, AL "Why didn't Major Hasan just leave the Army? The only explanation was for nefarious reasons." Steve Berry, M.D. Gainesville, GA "Regarding Hasan, the Army chose tolerance over security." Kathryn Iandoli Wilmington, NC "Dick Morris is wrong when he says Hasan's motivations were political, not religious. In Islam, there is no separation between church and state." Tom Wilson Springfield, OR "If this had happened under a Republican president, the leftists would be wanting to tar and feather him. He would be toast." Jean Jones Spring, TX "If a radical Christian soldier had behaved in the Army the way Hasan the radical Muslim did, he would be discharged in a New York minute." Laura Smythe Carrollton, TX "You fail to acknowledge this was both a terrorist act and an act of a deranged individual. It doesn't need to be either-or." Shawn Kelly Oxnard, Ca "Does Sally Quinn of the Washington Post acknowledge the sky is blue or does she say it might be blue? A terrorist is a terrorist." Kristin Reed Macon, MS "Way to go! Sally Quinn simply couldn't argue with you on the facts as you presented them." Marc Mangen Palm Beach Gardens, FL "Sally Quinn is suffering from the same disease as the military: political correctness run amok." Carol Bruce Jordan Valley, OR "Ms. Quinn insists on looking through the telescope from the wrong end. Does she know any Islamic terrorists who aren't emotionally disturbed?" Kenneth Filipski Bakersfield, CA "It was like pulling teeth to get Sally Quinn to admit Hasan was a terrorist." Nancy Swartz Liberty Township, OH "Does Sally Quinn think labeling Hasan a terrorist is humorous or something? This guy was a cold-blooded killer: a crazy terrorist." Gunnar Anderson Bellevue, WA "Ms. Quinn's inexplicable reluctance to admit the obvious fact that Hasan is a terrorist speaks volumes about the motivations of the left-wing media." Brent George Simi Valley, CA NO SPIN INTERVIEW Ralph Nader enters the no spin zone to promote his new book, but he seems reluctant to answer direct questions about Fort Hood and terrorism. "You showed extreme patience with Ralph Nader when he avoided your questions in an adversarial way. I used to respect Mr. Nader, but he's rapidly becoming a pinhead." Chip Snyder Allentown, PA "I believe Nader is wrong and you are capable of chewing gum and walking at the same time." Dave Poirier Taunton, MA "Ralph Nader shouldn't be able to pick and choice what controversial topics he'll discuss. I voted for him once, but never again." Jeremy Racca Seattle, WA "Ralph's solution to the jihad problem is obvious: he'd make them all drive Corvairs." Bruce Neumann Tampa, FL "You guys are great to watch. You both have no problem getting right into it. Your exchange with Ralph Nader was fascinating." Mark Davis Canby, OR CONTROVERSIAL REMARK Pat Robertson says on the 700 Club that Islam is not a religion; it's a political ideology. "I'm no Pat Robertson fan, but I agree with him on this one. No Muslim will refute the fact that the Koran calls for the death of infidels." Sandy Brasili Chester, VA "In light of your criticism of Mr. Robertson, I would be very interested to hear how you would define Islam." Vern Pollema Bakersfield, CA "Until the moderates start reporting the radical fringe elements of Islam, they are part of the problem." Frank VanHaelst Sanford, NC Posted by Factor Producers at 5:39 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 10, 2009 Viewer Mail for Tuesday, November 10 FORT HOOD MEMORIAL President Obama speaks at the ceremony honoring the victims of Fort Hood, but is his administration doing enough to speak out about the Muslim element in this tragedy? "I wonder why nobody has mention this guy's objection to the war because he may have to kill Muslims. He obviously had no problem killing Americans." Darlene Schibly Ossian, IN "Let me get this straight - the Army doesn't want gay Americans to join, but they have no problem with jihadists. What's going on here?" Liz Collins Holyoke, MA "Which is more dangerous to this country - an administration which fails to identify an Islamic terror act or a politically-correct Army who won't admit it exists?" Bo Dostal Olathe, KS "The silence of good, peace-loving Muslims is deafening. Why aren't imams speaking out against this atrocity?" Kevin Lavelle Secaucus, NJ "That soldier would have been classified as a terrorist if he'd been a civilian. I'll settle for calling him a traitor and a murderer." Dave Muth St. Petersburg, FL "The PC police and the ACLU have denigrated our right of free speech to the point that citizens can no longer trust that we are being protected from all enemies." Kim Maginn Little Rock, AR "Political correctness has already taken our freedom to a large degree, and now it has taken our troops lives." Jan Stewart Cedar, MN "The biggest issue is not the oversensitivity about the Muslim component of this story. What about the fact that the Obama administration failed to prevent a terrorist attack on the USA?" John Schulte Orlando, FL "If Major Hasan was a white nationalist and not a Muslim, President Obama and the press would have no problem serving this murderer up on a silver platter." Sean Nugent Abingdon, MD "If someone starts shouting Allah Akbar and opens fire on his fellow soldiers, we have a pretty strong clue as to the cause of the carnage." Mary McLemore Pike Road, AL "If Hasan had been wearing a backpack filled with explosives, would Alan Colmes then believe it was a terrorist attack?" Bob Erhart Las Vegas, NV "President Bush kept us safe for almost 8 years after 9/11. Yet 11 months into the Obama administration and we have a jihadist massacre on American soil." Joseph Czermak Ridgefield Park, NJ "The Fort Hood shooting was an act of Islamic terror, even if the killer didn't have an al Qaeda button on his shirt." Sue Scoggins Grants Pass, OR "It was not an act of war, it was a crime. The crime was treason, punishable by death." Chris Fasano Floral Park, NY "If we don't treat this like a terror attack, we will have another 9/11 in the not so distant future. Anyone who can't see this is a pinhead who gives pinheads a bad name." Dennis Haynes Beaver, WV "Kudos to Monica Crowley for shining a light on President Obama's shout-out moment after the Fort Hood tragedy. Someone needs to teach him to set priorities." Cathy Grant Houston, TX "If a Christian were to say that all Muslims need to be converted or executed, they would no doubt be accused of inciting violence or some other hate crime. Why the double standard?" Russ Yocum Gulf Breeze, FL "The left creates victims and forgives them anything. The Fort Hood coverage is a great example of this." Mimi Ito Boulder, CO "Dennis Miller is right. When will good American Muslims stand up against radical terrorists? They are the key to defeating terrorism." Allen Meadows Buellton, CA "Wake up America before it's too late. Miller has it exactly right." Mary Syron St. Louis, MO TAX REVOLT With tax hikes in a variety of states, will Americans rise up and demand the federal government lower taxes? "There will definitely be a revolt against taxes. It will make the tea parties look like nothing." Dawn Olmstead Newark, DE "People are being pushed to the limit. But we need somebody like you or John Stossel to lead the charge against high taxes." Matt Brady Phoenix, AZ "How do I enlist in Gen. Stossel's tax revolt army?" Mike Mahaffey Austin, TX POLITICAL POT-SHOT Congressman Barney Frank's boyfriend is busted for growing marijuana in Maine. He tells a reporter he didn't know the plants were there because he doesn't know what marijuana looks like. "It's sad that Barney Frank continues to get away with his shenanigans. We deserve more than this sort of representation in Washington." Mary Syron St. Louis, MO "If I were Barney Frank's boyfriend, I would be smoking pot too. Lots of it!" John Crow Osterville, MA "I have to believe Barney Frank when he says he didn't recognize marijuana plants. In fact, I don't think he has a clue about anything." Joe Cole Fort Wayne, IN Posted by Factor Producers at 5:37 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 9, 2009 Viewer Mail for Monday, November 9 FORT HOOD FOLLOWUP "As a former Marine, I strongly believe it would be a patriotic gesture to honor those Army soldiers who were wounded and killed at Fort Hood with a Purple Heart." Greg McGinty South Plainfield, NJ "I hope we don't become a casualty of diversity and that Obama's fear of jumping to conclusions doesn't prevent us from discovering the truth about this situation." Sal Mauro Flushing, NY "Some in the media want us to believe Maj. Hasan just snapped. That's like suggesting 9/11 was due to pilot error." Connie Schein "Any military personnel who knew of Maj. Hasan's statements and disregarded them is in violation of the military rule to defend America against all enemies." Ken Kasowitz Brooklyn, NY "What Maj. Hasan did was clearly terrorism. President Obama can't blame this one on President Bush." Brian Patrick Wilmington, DE "If the Muslim shooter was a Christian, the left-wing would have no problem pointing out his religion." Seon Ferguson Canberra, Australia "If indeed Hasan is a terrorist like he appears to be, why is everyone still referring to him with his military title? He was most certainly not an American soldier." Jessica Allen Emporia, VA "Even before he pulled the trigger, Hasan had unfettered access to the minds of our soldiers as an Army psychiatrist. Heads need to roll for this one." Paul Jenkins Hammond, LA "As a veteran, I'm appalled that the Army is more concerned about being politically correct than it is about protecting our brave soldiers." Jill Stires Indianapolis, IN "I believe Maj. Hasan should be prosecuted under the newly passed hate crimes legislation. He appears to hate all Americans." Cully Beasley Merrimack, NH "This is a terrorist attack and a hate crime. The latter hasn't been explored because apparently only white men can commit hate crimes." Emery Feteke Somerville, NJ "Let's not be too hasty in criticizing the government for not removing Hasan immediately. Fruitful counter-intelligence operations take time." Jim Mittica Gonzales, LA "We have become so politically correct that our media is more concerned about the stress of the shooter than the grief of the victims. The misplaced benevolence intended to portray the shooter as a victim too is despicable." Bob Tryka Smithtown, NY TEACHABLE MOMENT President Obama makes an example of his daughter's efforts to improve a bad grade in a speech about education. Did he do anything wrong? "Poor Malia - she need not have her grades leaked by her dad. I'd be more interested in the President revealing his own educational history." Mike Ayers La Quinta, CA "I see nothing wrong with the President making his daughter an example of the importance of education." Jeffrey Sabatini Redlands, CA "Pastors often tell stories about their children to accentuate a point during a sermon. President Obama wasn't wrong to tell the story about his daughter, unless it was against her wishes." Anthony Palagi Texas Tech University "It's not wise for the President to intentionally direct media attention towards his daughter, whatever the topic may be." Bill Fidurski Clark, NJ "President Obama's daughter could teach Congress a thing or two. She read an entire chapter to improve her grades. Maybe they should read the entire health care bill." Barry Heisey Catonsville, MD FOX NEWS PARODY Saturday Night Live pokes some fun at Fox News anchors Greta Van Susteren and Shepard Smith, as well as a variety of contributors. "The Fox News parody on SNL was hilarious. Now I think they should have you on to host the show one week." Scott Clase Winchester, CA "Just another example of Fox News' success. SNL was using you for ratings." Robert Walters St. Johns, FL "Maybe CNN will boost its ratings by airing a fact-check of the SNL skit of Fox News." Chris Cusack Silver Spring, MD "Fox News should now do a parody of SNL comedians, perhaps on Red Eye." Lynne Dunne Staten Island, NY "The reason SNL did a parody on Fox News is because nobody would have known who they were talking about if they did an MSNBC parody. They were picking on the popular kids." Paul Ehrler Newport, NC 20TH ANNIVERSARY Reality check shows a clip of O'Reilly covering the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 for "Inside Edition." "'Fess up! That wasn't you covering the Berlin Wall. That was Tom Hanks." Sharon O'Brien-Lykins Penn Valley, CA "When you showed the clip of you at the Berlin Wall, my husband laughed and said he didn't know you were ever young." Connie Thompson Athens, OH "You were very handsome back then. You even looked like a nice guy who would be easy to get along with. What changed you?" Becky Beck Washington Court House, OH "Bill, you haven't aged a day since 1989!" Joe Perticone Nicasio, CA "Was that good-looking young man with the hair you at the Berlin Wall? What happened?" Jim Madison Newport Beach, CA Posted by Factor Producers at 5:36 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 6, 2009 Viewer Mail for Friday, November 6 FORT HOOD REACTION Factor viewers react to the shooting at an Army base at Fort Hood, Texas, where 13 people were killed an American-Muslim Major. "The Fort Hood shooter was clearly motivated by religion. That doesn't mean all Muslims are bad, but it does shed some light on this guy's intent." Stan Crader Marble Hill, MO "I watched Fox for Fort Hood coverage because the other networks were insanely, irresponsibly politically correct in their coverage." Jim Cyr Caribou, ME "The day after the tragic event, Congress was talking about how to prevent this from happening again. We don't need the government involved in everything." Tim Schiff Dublin, OH "I can't believe President Obama didn't immediately go to Fort Hood to console the victims. Texas is a much more important trip than Asia." Natalie Miller Plymouth, MN "What's next from the blame-stream media: blaming pre-traumatic stress disorder for Hasan's rampage?" Kent Malinowski Jupiter, FL "The mainstream media is blind to the things it doesn't want to see. Their Fort Hood coverage is a perfect example." Ivan Corneille Queens, NY "Obama is cautioning Americans not to rush to judgment in the Fort Hood situation? Yet he rushed to judgment in the Cambridge cop situation. How many times will he be on the wrong side?" Claire Hughes Tolland, CT "Although I'm sure thousands of Muslim Americans serve in the military with honor, they have also become a protected class. The Army has a lot of explaining to do here." Diane Powers Centreville, VA "The Muslim murderer at Fort Hood is a terrorist. He was killing infidels, period." Lynn Griffith Attica, NY "We better wake up to the reality of the Islamic threat. Otherwise, our attempts at political correctness will cost us more innocent lives." Curtis Golm Salem, WI "This is an atrocity and the Obama administration must categorize it as a terrorist attack. I pray for the victims." Judy Stromme Destrehan, LA "I'm the wife of a Ft. Hood soldier. I want to thank you for reporting the real story when it comes to this tragedy." Brooke Gladwin Fort Hood, TX "The Major was a loser and a traitor. He committed an act of war." Sam Thompson Tucson, AZ "The minority class in this country, with the help of President Obama, is seeking to change our heritage, our culture and our rule of law." Betty Kropack Templestowe, Australia "You are right on! Hasan was either a terrorist or a crazy guy. Perhaps both." Carter Schuld Granbury, TX "Obama doesn't want us to jump to conclusions when a Muslim kills a dozen Americans? What if an American had killed a dozen Muslims?" Barry Cottrell Montgomery, TX IN THE SPOTLIGHT Former Alaska governor Sarah Palin is about to release her memoir. She's a fascinating political figure in this country, and her book is sure to be a major best-seller. "Are we going to have a Palin push every night on Fox? Let it go." Peter Gazzara Reading, MA "Sarah Palin not qualified to be President? You've got to be kidding! Obama set the bar so low you could pick the next President out of the phone book at random." Alexandra Mark Newport, RI "Sarah Palin already has my vote in 2012." Rick Morrow Phoenix, AZ "Compared to the current administration in the White House, Sarah Palin is overqualified for the presidency." Leonard Rescek Hamilton, OH MISCELLANEOUS "I am a bold fresh mom, pregnant with my fifth child. You should have Factor maternity gear!" Heather Chapman Stevensville, MI "I hate to read, but my wife is pestering me to read 'Bold Fresh.'" Gary Childress Trussville, AL Posted by Factor Producers at 5:35 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 5, 2009 Viewer Mail for Thursday, November 5 TEAR DOWN THAT WALL! Monica Crowley is upset that President Obama won't be speaking at the Berlin Wall ceremony. Alan Colmes thinks he's doing the right thing. "Watching Alan Colmes debate Monica Crowley is like watching an unarmed man in a gunfight." Mary Ann Spadafore Shinnston, WV "Would you please ask Colmes why the heck our image around the world is more important than the well-being of our country? I couldn't care less what these other countries think of us." Ron Fillmore Centerville, TX "Why is President Obama not going to the Bradenburg Gate? Chancellor Merkel wouldn't let him speak there in 2008 so why should he go now?" Tony Cosentino Mobile, AL "Message to Alan Colmes: As a conservative, I don't get upset when President Obama travels outside the country. I get upset when he comes back." Ron Bella Centennial, CO CHRISTMAS IN KENTUCKY A change of heart in Kentucky as the Governor there decides the state Christmas tree can still be called a Christmas tree after all! Victory for the Factor! "I don't get people. If you have a problem with Christmas, don't celebrate it." Justin Louderbeck Tulsa, OK "Strange all these people that have a problem with Christmas don't seem to have a problem getting a paid holiday off or Christmas bonuses." Mark Yax Solon, OH "The folks should decide. We live in a democracy, so let's put the issue of Christmas displays on the ballot." Mike Rapini Hemlock, MI "We Kentuckians are traditionalists. We tend to cling to our guns, our religion, and yes, our Christmas trees. Thanks for sticking up for us." Gretchen Dolen Monticello, KY "Soon I'll begin my Christmas shopping, not my holiday shopping. I'll spend money in establishments that wish me a Merry Christmas, and nowhere else." Eddie Hernandez San Bernardino, CA "I'm an atheist, but I'm not offended by Christmas trees on public property. Our Founding Fathers didn't want our government to be guided by religious beliefs, but a Christmas display is harmless." Mike Marler Crescent City, CA "Christmas has become a traditional holiday. I'm a militant atheist, but I couldn't care less what the tree is called. It's a time for me to spend with my family and friends." Darren Starck Dorchester, England VERMONT: OUT OF CONTROL A Factor investigation into the stunning lack of punishment for child sex predators in the state of Vermont. And why doesn't the local media defend the children? "As a grandmother of two young girls, Vermont is the last place I'd take them on a vacation. Unfortunately, it's such a beautiful state, the loss is ours." Nancy Wood Springfield, MO "As a Vermonter, I'm ashamed and embarrassed of the judges who support lenient sentences on men who sexually abuse kids. It's an absolute disgrace to our justice system." Mike Daly Burlington, VT "My husband and I moved to Vermont 15 years ago, and it was not like this. Now Vermont judges catch and release for every offense." Christine Fayette West Dover, VT "Perhaps their thinking is swayed by the maple syrup. It's very sweet." John Altobello Nevada "Not all Vermonters agree with the lenient treatment of disgusting child predators. We want our children protected and cherished." Anthony O'Rourke Williston, VT "Are judges in Vermont so insane they'll put the welfare of predators above the welfare of children? How could the people of that state allow this to happen?" Richard Tyree Lake Havasu City, AZ SESAME SMACKDOWN! Sesame Street takes a shot at Fox News. "Oscar the grouch was a notable curmudgeon. Now he is just a pinhead!" Oscar Frisbey El Paso, TX "I was disappointed in the Sesame Street jab at Fox News. My children will never watch that show again." Mike Wren Eagle Mountain, UT "Sesame Street must have meant Fox News is trashy in a good way." Amanda Bridgeford Logan Township, NJ "Sesame Street insulting Fox is despicable. That sort of stuff has no place in a show for children." Kimberly Dumlao La Puente, CA "I thought you were Oscar the grouch!" John Kramer Schaumburg, IL Posted by Factor Producers at 5:07 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 4, 2009 Viewer Mail for Wednesday, November 4 ELECTION FALLOUT What do the Republican victories say about the American voters' current opinion of the Obama administration? "You don't get it. We, in New Jersey, voted out Jon Corzine. It had nothing to do with President Obama." Karin Roy Manalapan, NJ "Neither candidate in New Jersey was attractive. I voted for Christie to send a message to Washington, end of story." Jane Racko Bayville, NJ "Obama couldn't elevate the Democrats for whom he was campaigning. That doesn't mean Americans didn't consider his policies when voting." Jeff Rowan Connellsville, PA "The changing of governors in New Jersey was not just about Corzine, nor was it just about Obama. It was about both of them." Michael Raimondi Trenton, NJ "The notion that election results in Virginia and New Jersey only reflect on the local government is wrong." Chris Lilienthal Brighton, MI "The referendum on President Obama was evidenced by the people who chose not to vote in Virginia and New Jersey this year." Steve Hutcherson Richmond, VA ADVISOR O'REILLY? Talking Points thinks the Obama administration should hire Bill as the President's top advisor. "Senior advisor? I'd rather have you as President. You'd bring a new sense of accountability, morality, responsibility and leadership to the White House." Audra Warner Lancaster, PA "You said if you were picked as President Obama's top advisor you would bring common sense to the White House. I think that would automatically disqualify you from the job." Ken Prochnow Campbellsport, WI "Americans are angry at the government for not listening to us. We're really angry! We're trying to make it clear that we want the massive spending to stop." Kathy Perez Mena, AR "We the people are not afraid that Washington can't get anything done. We're appalled at what they're trying to get done." Chaz Bosarge Clinton, MS "We distrust Washington because they won't leave us alone!" David Dawson Greenville, TX BODY LANGUAGE Bill appears on the Halloween edition of 'The View' and has it out with Whoopi Goldberg when he teases her that she's jealous of the success of 'Bold Fresh.' "Whoopi Goldberg's body language was reprehensible when you were on 'The View.' Her disdain was evident in the way she recoiled from you." Scott Carey Tampa, FL "You obviously have a bone to pick with Whoopi. Why not get her on your show and have it out, no spin style?" John Turnbull Holtville, CA "You know I love you, but I have to agree with Whoopi. There's no way she would be jealous of you. Whoopi has been Whoopi for longer than the Factor has been the Factor." Glen Barbour Fairfax, VA "How come you dressed up for Halloween on 'The View' and the ladies just wore their regular witch costumes?" John Thomas Windermere, FL "Tonya Reiman was wrong if she thought Whoopi Goldberg was just playfully upset with you. Goldberg was really ticked off!" Gary Cheezig Edina, MN MILLER TIME The D-man takes on Nancy Pelosi for saying election night was a win for the Democrats. What was she thinking? "Why do I get the impression Miller doesn't care for Nancy Pelosi?" Chuck Waldron Lakeland, FL "I disagree with Miller. This country's third in command is not a certified buffoon, she only comes off as one because her life is completely run by emotion." Butch Higley Marianna, FL "Miller is right about Pelosi being empty and vapid. The longer she's in office, the more robotic she becomes." Susan Joy Durovey-Tuley Shamrock Lakes, IN "The only thing Nancy Pelosi's comment proves is that she's living in the land of Oz and doesn't have a staff who can do research for her." Owen Miller Lebanon, OR "I agree with Dennis Miller about Pelosi. Every time I see her, I get the same feeling of disgust I got when I saw Richard Nixon." Tom Monfort Columbus, GA MISCELLANEOUS "I know this is sappy, but you're the most positive influence on my life. You are making me a better person by your example." Todd Morris Hemet, CA "You should become the Common Sense Czar for the Obama administration!" Cliff Conti Paramus, NJ "Bill, don't be a wisenheimer." Chris Topple Oshawa, Canada Posted by Factor Producers at 3:10 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 3, 2009 Viewer Mail for Tuesday, November 3 ELECTION NIGHT! With key governor races in Virginia and New Jersey, and a hot battle for a House seat in upstate New York, will voters turn out against the Democratic party and President Obama? "The election results are a clear indication of the country's growing skepticism towards President Obama. People are beginning to fear the vision he has for America." Lee Bernardo Lauderdale by the Sea, FL "The Republican sweep last night was not the result of Obama-care. It was the result of his administration's egotistic and arrogant obsession with socialistic government control. 2010 will be a bloodbath for the liberals." Larry McBride Mt. Vernon, IL "Of the three races last night, the only Democrat that won was the one Obama didn't stump for!" Nancy Beyer Houston, TX "Does everything Obama touches turn to gold? No." Ken Coleman Schenectady, NY "Obama was more concerned with the war in New Jersey than the one in Afghanistan." Rev. John Gregorek Satellite Beach, FL "You are missing a huge point concerning the Republican wins in Virginia. An enormous military base is located in Norfolk, so a high number of military personnel and veterans live in Virginia." Scott Ward Bella Vista, AR "No one mentioned the fact that Virginia Governor Tom Kaine, the chairman of the Democratic party, had no impact on the election. What does this say about the Democratic leadership?" Brian Glass Richmond, VA "The Virginia election of Obama in 2008 was not a mandate for his radical policies. Rather, people were enthralled with the idea of electing the first black President." Barbara Morin Charlottesville, VA "I predict Obama will throw the losing Democrats in NJ and VA under the bus in an attempt to wipe the political dust from his own shoulders." Clint Loeffler Colonial Beach, VA "People do not have confidence in Barack Obama's performance as president. People don't think he can be trusted." Jean Stephens Colorado Springs, CO "The margin of victory here was meant to send a message to our leaders: reign in spending, stop the socialistic policies and give Gen. McChrystal his troops." Fred Ridgway Quinton, VA "If Doug Hoffman had won in NY, it would have been considered a referendum against Obama. So Bill Owens winning a seat held by Republicans for 150 years is certainly a referendum for the President." Mary Wallace Syracuse, NY "A vote for a third party candidate is not a wasted vote. If Americans don't vote for the candidate they think will move the country in the right direction, we've lost what makes this a great country." Nathan Hightman Concord, NC STOSSEL MATTERS The Factor's newest contributor explains how the New York Times criticized him recently for speaking to a conservative gathering. "My girlfriend thinks John Stossel is cute, so I have to hear about it whenever you pick on him. Please cut him some slack to promote harmony in my household." Dave Powell Dunedin, FL "I love Mr. Stossel's frank style of reporting and the upfront nature of his work. I'm glad to see he's joined the Fox News team." Michael Connerth Clarksville, TN "While at ABC News, John Stossel flew under the New York Times' radar. Now he comes to Fox and he's the devil incarnate? Welcome to smear central!" Paul Roscelli Redwood City, CA MISCELLANEOUS "While voting for the city's mayor today, my 6-year-old son told me to vote for Abraham Lincoln. He said he's heard he's a pretty good guy." Sandra Rodriguez Barron Milford, CT Posted by Factor Producers at 3:09 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry

November 2, 2009 Viewer Mail for Monday, November 2 POLITICAL POTPOURRI Rush Limbaugh says Mr. Obama is intentionally trying to sabotage the economy; and health care reform takes another step forward. "Obama may not want the economy to completely fail, but he clearly wants to keep it in crisis to help get his radical agenda through." Sam Jahnske Chandler, AZ "What Rush is saying is that Obama is purposely creating a crisis to use as an excuse for his government takeover. He did the same thing with the auto industry and banking." Mark Etterling West Chester, OH "Limbaugh speaks only to the converted and changes few minds, but he teaches the converted how to convince others. This is the sign of a growing movement." Clifford Andersen Arvada, CO "You said you doubted Limbaugh changes minds with his rhetoric. Au contraire. Many liberals call into his show thanking him for enlightening them." Tom Burley Alto, MI "As a McCain Democrat, I despise the Rush Limbaughs on both sides. They divide the country." Al Sams Cocoa, FL "I don't think President Obama cares about being re-elected. He can crush the economy in four years." Charles Baier Baltimore, MD "We agree with you on the health care bill and we agree with Rush Limbaugh." Joseph Fox Lancaster, OH "Brit Hume says the public nor members of Congress are ever able to understand proposed legislation. If he's correct, we're doomed." Dick West Washoe Valley, NV "Neil Cavuto has more credibility on health care than most of your guests. Because of his financial success and medical history, he'll be footing the bill for Obama-care through higher taxes." Teresa Belmonte Bensenville, IL "If the government steals from Medicare to pay for his health care plan, how can we trust them not to steal from health care to pay for some other ill-conceived plan?" Ray Finley Page, AZ "The reason I oppose the health care bill is I can't find in the Constitution where it says the federal government should get involved in such activities." Robert Megee Plano, TX "When the bureaucrats get down with it, the bill will be over 20,000 pages. To think this will help our health care system is ludicrous." Larry Weaver Dodge City, KS "The pro-choice lobby should be screaming bloody murder over the government regulation of their bodies! Where are they?" Becki Thompson Forest City, IA "Perhaps Mr. Obama's agenda doesn't include running for a second term. Could it be that passing health care to bankrupt this country is his entire agenda?" Suann Patel Puyallup, WA "It's taking Nancy Pelosi 2,000 pages to give us a public option for 2% of Americans. It took the Founding Fathers 6 pages to give us the Constitution. What's wrong with this picture?" Clair Staples East Stroudsburg, PA MORMON MUFFINS Reality Check takes a look at a calendar of Mormon mothers posing provocatively. The calendar raises money for breast cancer awareness. "For anyone to get upset about the way the Mormon Muffins are dressed in their calendar is absurd. They are raising a lot of money for a great cause." Darold Schnell Pyeongtaek, South Korea "I'm a Mormon mother and I don't think the women who modeled for the calendar care much about raising money for breast cancer. They are silly women, being ridiculous and certainly not doing women any favors." Brooke Nield Cedar Hills, UT "It annoys me that whenever Mormons make the news, it involves questionable behavior. The media never pays attention to the fact the LDS church is one of the world's leading charitable organizations." MacKenzie Ware Clovis, CA "Why does reality check support Mormon women portraying themselves not conducive to their faith? Last time I checked, modesty and chastity were still a good thing." Chris Brown Provo, UT "I'm a Mormon and won't be buying the calendar. My 2010 calendar will have pictures of my family, not someone else's wife in skimpy clothing." Grant Brimhall Orem, UT MISCELLANEOUS "I bet you a bold fresh piece of steak and lobster dinner that Obama is a radical. Americans have eaten here and choked before." Tom Belanger Amelia Island, FL Posted by Factor Producers at 3:08 PM - Link to this entry  Share this entry