Ask Bill O’Reilly

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To Stephen Colbert, he's "Papa Bear". To the rest of us, Bill O'Reilly is an opinionated conservative commentator, author and host of The O'Reilly Factor, consistently one of cable television's highest-rated news programs. His "issues-based" memoir, A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity, comes out in September. Use the form below to submit your questions for Bill O'Reilly, then look for the upcoming interview in TIME Magazine.

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Posted by Jonathan Clark in Waterloo, Ontario:
Where would your rank the Joel Steinberg interview in relation to all the interviews you have done?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
Do you like Stephen Colbert as a friend personally?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
What do you do to attract a larger audience to your show?
Posted by Sylesh Volla in Eagan, Minnesota:
As a fellow conservative, what is the greatest difference between Republicans and Democrats today?
Posted by Sebastian Fabricius in Phoenix:
Do you actually believe everything that you are told to say on the air?
Posted by Catherine Desoe in NewYork,NY:
When you went on The Colbert Report, you indicated the Bill O'Reilly we see on The O'Reilly Factor is just a caricature. If that's the case, who is the inspiration for ‘Bill O'Reilly'?
Posted by Laura huctison in new york:
How do you feel about coldplay showing a clip of you calling them nit-wits at everyone of there concerts ??
Posted by Charles Gilmore in Syracuse, NY:
The attempt at intimidation of liberals is a frequently used tactic not only by you but also for many conservative TV personalities. Why do you think your conservative viewers are such fans of intimidation?
Posted by Katrina Shafer in Petoskey, MI:
Do you ever watch your competitors shows such as "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report"?
Posted by Edward Zilempe in Poughquag, N.Y. 12570:
If there was something that you could change about the liberal mainstream media, what would it be?
Posted by Amanda Hammer in Madison, WI:
Do you still feel that the French are a threat to our national security?
Posted by georgia young in stockton ca:
You have a real passion for protecting children that are being abused . Does it bother you that your critics do not see this wonderful side of you?
Posted by Stephen Frank in Toronto, Ontario:
Do you really believe in all the stuff you say on TV or are you just like Limbaugh who went as far as he could in admitting that he doesn't care about anything else but the sponsors and ratings for his show? You do come across as intelligent, although an ego-maniac, but I really find it hard to believe that you'd really believe in preaching what you never practice. Humility is something that comes to mind. I mentioned Humility because that is what the Judeo-Christian philosophy teaches you. You don't seem to have imbibed that though.
Posted by Donald Wigal in New Your CIty:
Your teachers at Chamiande High on Long Island were Marianists, a Catholic religious order. Do your attribute anyone of your success to what you learned from them?
Posted by Arlene G. Linder in Novato:
Did this Palen from Alaska ever get a University degree and if so from where? Marrying your high school sweet heart, being attractive, having a vagina and pushing out 5 children doesn't seem to be such a great resume for United States President.
Posted by Joe Gill in Cocoa Beach, Florida:
You like to address politics and events from the common man's perspective, straight talk, etc. Yet is this really possible for you to do given your wealth and presitige?
Posted by David Wagner in Cleveland, Ohio:
Did Stephen Colbert really steal your microwave? Have you asked for it back?
Posted by Eric Schott in London Grove, PA:
I remember you walked out of an interview with Terri Gross on NPR's Fresh Air. Has anyone ever walked out on you and how did you handle it?
Posted by Jefferson Sporn in Pelham, New York:
Do you respect Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart for what they do? Making fun of political commitators like you and others.
Posted by Jefferson Sporn in Pelham, New York:
How do you feel that John McCain, a fellow Conservative, is so often compared to Current President George W. Bush?
Posted by bart marquardt in downers grove:
Why are conservative commentators so bombastic, Do you think just because you can yell louder, talk faster & show no patience for differing views that it makes you right?
Posted by Alfred Basso in Charleston, SC:
Bill,

As a working class kid who attended Harvard, what was your impression of its student body and faculty?
Posted by Jim Sweet in Farmington, ME:
I watched you at the Democratic convention. How can you be in the same room with Mr. Obermann and not want to rip his head off?
Posted by Duane A. Walker in Carlsbad:
Your program's format (The O'Reilly Factor) frequently features credentialed and informed guests, but your penchant for verbal pyrotechnics seldom provide them opportunity to respond. In what sense do you find this tendency an effective modus operandi?
Posted by Manuel Saine in South Ogden, Utah:
You have mentioned how better your show does in the ratings compared to the Colbert Report, a comedy show, and after talking to him in his show you analyzed how well you did in it. Do you realize that Colbert is just trying to do a parody of you and that is why he call you "Papa Bear"?
Posted by Raymond La in Stuart, FL:
Would you ever consider working for CNN or any other news network than FOX?
Posted by shannon ward in roslyn, pa:
I base my life on compassion and honesty. Unlike you, I say what I mean and mean what I say. I let others share and speak because I value our rights as Americans to speak and live however we choose. I live this out in my daily life. Do you ever sit back, watch your own show and think, "I am a tool. A real, true American tool who has misinterpreted the true meaning of being a free American by blinding myself with political guidelines and big-media standards. I am a tool..."
Posted by C.P.Campbell in Asheville, NC:
Would you ever admit that some liberal positions might fit America better than your conservitive opinions?
Posted by Mo Bassam in Tehran, IRAN:
To me, growing up and living in a theocracy, your thoughts as reflected in your shows appear to advocate the same ideology. To what extent do you believe religion should influence the state?
Posted by Patricia Wilson in Goldsboro, North Carolina:
I am a strong supporter of you, Mr. O'Reilly and would like to know --do you think if Mr. Obama wins the election, he will do away with the Fox channel (as I had heard as a rumor) because they tell the truth and do not sugar -coat i things? Keep up the good work that you do in telling things "like it is" !!!
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
Why do you think that your show is consistantly ranked number one?
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
Everyone else calls you a conservative but you classify yourself as independant. Why?
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
Why do you always seem to be at odds with Hollywood stars?
Like George Cloony, The Dixie Chicks, Spike Lee, Martin Sheen, etc.
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
Do you really feel that Fox News is "Fir and Balanced" or is that just rhetoric?
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
Do you really feel that Fox News is "Fair and Balanced" or is that just rhetoric?
Posted by Stephen Wells in Toronto:
What is the purpose of the big dictionary words at the end of your show?
Posted by Lester Conklin in Reno, Nevada:
Why are you so supportive of Bush-Cheney? Their 3 trillion plus debt alone threatens to destroy our economy.
Posted by Zach Mohler in Baltimore:
Is the real Bill O'Reilly a bigot, or is that just the character you play?
Posted by Jason Wells in Los Angeles:
Article VI of the Constitution states that "... no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States," and the First Amendment says, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." Why, then, do you find secularism - the belief that government should remain independent of religion - so dangerous?
Posted by Jason Wells in Los Angeles:
Why do you find secularism - the belief that government should remain independent of religion - so dangerous?
Posted by Patick Essex in Salt Lake City:
Bill whatever with that sexual harssment lawsuit that was filed aginst you ? one day it was all over the news the next day it wasn't.
Posted by Evelyn Heyne in Paso Robles, CA:
As a new liberal listener (I recently married a conservative), I wonder what you mean by "no spin". To me it means the presentation of both sides with no slant either way. That's definitely not what you do!
Posted by Waits W. Gordon in Morganton:
Bill, I was wondering what the payback by Barack Obama to Bill & Hillary Clinton for the endorsements and convention speeches will be. Could it possibly be Hillary's presidential debt of $24 Million of which $13 Million was a personal loan by her. I have heard alot of reasons why they endorsed Obama, but I doubt if they ever worked for NOTHING!!!
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
There are dozens of videos on YouTube showing you lying in order to diss the Democrats or cover up Republican /Fox horrors. Do you still claim to be fair and balanced?
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
Have you been sexually harrasing anybody lately?
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
Do you still feel a boy has "fun" being raped?
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
Do you think shouting down the truth makes your lies seem truthful?
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
Do you realize most Americans see through your lies?
Posted by chris conyers in naples fla.:
Did you ever sexually harass a guy with a falafel?
Posted by Victor Spinelli in Ambridge,Pa:
What do say to people who say that the O'Reilly Factor is one sided???

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