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Thursday, October 23, 2014
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More ISIS Inspired Terrorism
Guest:John Oakley
"32-year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau committed a terrorist act yesterday in Ottawa, Canada. He murdered a Canadian soldier and wounded three other people for absolutely no reason at all...That happened just two days after 25-year-old Martin Rouleau murdered another Canadian soldier, running him down with his car...
"Both men were Muslim converts and authorities say devotees of the ISIS terror group. So now we have Canada, a relatively benign country, under assault by Muslim terrorists...
"Also, the 'good Muslim' controversy continues to rage. Actor Ben Affleck epitomized that when he became offended that verbal bomb-thrower Bill Maher was condemning Muslims in general. In the liberal community, there is sympathy for good Muslims...
"What will it take to wake up the world? The answer to that question is a weapon of mass destruction used by Muslim terrorists. ...We can expect more Muslim killers to cause destruction almost everywhere. This is not going to stop until the world unites against terrorism generated by Muslims."

The radio talk show host admitted these attacks have already changed the perception of Muslim terrorism in his country as it becomes obvious homegrown terrorists and their toxic ideology have taken hold there. He reported there's a lot of anger with people wondering if they can ever get the genie back in the bottle.

The Factor asked about reports that Canadian authorities recognized both of these guys as potential threats before the attacks. In Mr. Oakley's opinion, the fact that they fell through the cracks is either a failure on the part of authorities to not take the Muslim threat seriously enough or Canadian authorities simply got outsmarted.

The Factor stated that you have to commit a crime before they can put you in jail. He realized that open, free societies will never be able to stop lone gunmen, but stressed the importance of Canada having zero tolerance with Muslim terrorism.
Fair Media Coverage?
Guests:James Carville &Andrea Tantaros
Is the American media trying to help the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election? There is some compelling evidence that says that may be the case.

Carville denied a concerted media effort, but rather believes President Obama's politics are not selling very well on network news, so there's no coverage of the midterms because nobody would watch. The Factor was incredulous - and asked whether Carville would even concede the possibility the media sense a Republican victory and that's the reason behind the blackout.

Tantaros offered a look back at 2006, when Congressional Republicans got their clocks cleaned in midterms and the media had a field day. She didn't speculate on the motivation in the current scenario, but described the media's approach to this coming election as "there's nothing to see here folks!"

The Factor predicted turnout would be low and put forth that the network news is hurting itself by not drumming up votes for Democrats. Carville countered that lack of midterm coverage is not a calculated political move by the media, but insisted it's motivated more by profits. But Tantaros chimed in that the media won't cover the story because it's not good news for Obama.
Ferguson Update
Guests:Rev. Dr. Robert Scott & Bishop Geoffrey Dudley
According to a Washington Post report, a number of folks have come forward to confirm Officer Darren Wilson's story that Ferguson teenager Michael Brown was attacking him when the shooting occurred. The Post says the people won't speak publicly though for fear of their safety.

Rev. Scott contended there are three sides to the story: Michael Brown's side, Darren Wilson's side, and the truth. He expressed that he's struggling with the information being leaked to newspapers. The Factor reminded him that liberal newspapers like the Washington Post don't generally favor the police over the victim.

Bishop Dudley doesn't know how much faith we can put in leaks that are being provided to the newspapers. He urged the community to come together, despite the new narrative coming out. He said he's not prepared to accept no indictment because the path to truth and justice comes by looking at both sides of the story. The Factor stressed that hard forensic evidence can't be disputed and must ultimately be accepted.
Ferguson Reaction
Guest:Bernie Goldberg
Bernie analyzed the previous segment: in his estimation, many black liberals, like the two guests prior to him, feel justice is not about the truth. In the Ferguson case, justice will only be defined by an indictment of the police officer, a trial, and a conviction, with anything less than a guilty verdict considered an injustice. He also cautioned how this will play out on the streets if there's no indictment.

The Factor repeated that forensic evidence is not subjective or a matter of interpretation. He accused the liberal media of fanning the flames by sending a message that the fix is in if there's not an indictment.
Smeared by CNN
Guest:Laura Ingraham
On September 6th, there was an alleged brawl in Alaska that involved Sarah Palin and her kids. Now, Anchorage, Alaska police have released audio of 24-year-old Bristol Palin being interviewed by authorities. CNN's Carol Costello had a field day with the audio, mocking the Palin family.

The Factor criticized Ms. Costello - she's supposed to be a news anchor, not an analyst. She was downright joyful about a 24-year-old girl being embarrassed. Laura surmised that if Bristol had been the daughter of a renowned liberal, there wouldn't be this smirk on the anchor's face because the Palins have become a favorite whipping post of the left.

The Factor doesn't understand why the Palin hatred has continued so long after she ran for Vice President. Laura said this is why Americans no longer trust the media - with all that's happening in this country, CNN is using airtime to take cheap shots at the daughter of a conservative.
Ebola and the President
Guest:Ed Henry
President Obama is starting to take some steps to secure the country from Ebola but is it enough? Has the virus hurt him politically?

The Factor laid out the situation surrounding a doctor in New York City who potentially has Ebola. He denounced the Obama administration for not putting this man under the 21 day quarantine, and declared that Obama is being badly harmed by all of this Ebola chaos.

Henry said this case certainly raises questions about why that 21 day quarantine wasn't used with this guy. The Factor concluded the Obama administration is always too late and never moves quickly enough in life-or-death situations.
The only thing to fear...
According to a new Washington Post poll, 43% of Americans are worried about getting Ebola. The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. There's no reason to get preoccupied with doom.
Viewers sound off
Factor Words of the Day
Dr. Fernando Pacifico, Belle Harbor, New York... "O'Reilly, as you noted, the Affordable Care Act has increased deductibles and co-pays, at least for my patients. Only the subsidized plans pay the full amount."

Mike Stanek, Palm Bay, Florida... "It is disturbing that President Obama and Attorney General Holder associate with Al Sharpton."

Sheryl Hamilton, La Paz, Mexico... "The left spends millions trying to convince blacks and women that Republicans will harm them. And they say you spread fear, Bill?"