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The Only Thing
to Fear...
...President Obama is right about one thing: He was definitely elected to deal with America's problems, especially the economy.

Fear is a great motivator. Back in the 1958, one small nun controlled 60 unruly kids in the third grade class at St. Brigid's School in Westbury, New York. We all learned to read and do math. We all memorized our prayers. Why? Fear. That good sister wielded a mean ruler.

In politics, fear also can get things done. President Bush used the fear of another terror attack to convince Americans to support the Patriot Act and an aggressive worldwide war against terror killers. The results were mixed, but Mr. Bush had little problem getting the money and consensus he needed.

Now, President Obama is using a page from the Bush playbook. He is flat-out saying that if his giant stimulus package is not embraced by the country, the United States will experience "catastrophe." He uses the c-word often. He is very clear about the fear.

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Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to on upcoming installments* of The Radio Factor and The O'Reilly Factor:

• The Factor is going to Los Angeles! We'll bring you a week of shows from the West Coast starting on Monday...
• ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer will enter the No Spin Zone to talk about her upcoming special on 20/20 on poverty in Appalachia...
• Has Ann Coulter been vindicated? The controversial commentator returns to discuss how the "octo-mom" proves her views on single mothers are correct...

* Lineups and schedules are always subject to change based on breaking news.

Bill will be speaking at a special luncheon for the It Happened to Alexa Foundation in Manalapan, Florida on March 19, 2009. Tickets to the luncheon as well as tickets to a special "meet and greet" are available now--contact the It Happened to Alexa Foundation directly for more information.

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