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Log Cabin Republicans

2007-07-23T00:23:14Z

Pdog:

The Log Cabin Republicans is a American political organization in the [[United States]] with state chapters and a national office in Washington, DC. The group consists of [[gays]] and [[lesbians]] who support the [[Republican Party]] and are dedicated to advancing the homosexual agenda.

The name of the organization is a reference to the first Republican [[President]] of the United States, [[Abraham Lincoln]], who was born in a log cabin. The name also alludes to Lincoln's alleged homo- or bi-sexuality. According to their website, the [[California]] group initially proposed to name themselves the [[Lincoln Club]], but found that name was already in use by another California Republican organization. Thus, an alternate name was chosen that still invoked the memory of President Lincoln: Log Cabin Republicans.

== Beliefs ==

:"We are loyal Republicans. We believe in low taxes, limited government, strong defense, free markets, personal responsibility, and individual liberty. Log Cabin represents an important part of the American family-taxpaying, hard working people who proudly believe in this nation's greatness. We also believe all Americans have the right to liberty, freedom, and equality. Log Cabin stands up against those who preach hatred and intolerance. We stand up for the idea that all Americans deserve to be treated equal-regardless of their sexual orientation."<ref>[http://online.logcabin.org/about/] Log Cabin Republicans' website</ref>

== Goals ==

:Our party stands at a crossroads. The GOP must choose between fairness and freedom or intolerance and exclusion. Log Cabin works tirelessly to make sure the Republican Party chooses the right path. Ending up on the wrong side of history will cost the GOP for decades to come. So we tirelessly strive to achieve liberty and equality for all Americans.

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Essay:Greatest Conservative Songs

2007-07-23T00:02:28Z

Pdog:

Conservative songs exist, and some are immensely popular. Here is our growing list:

#"My Love" by [[Petula Clark]]. Christian love in secular form.
#"Starting All Over Again" by [[Petula Clark]]. Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times.
#"Thank You My Lord" by [[Petula Clark]]. The title says it all.
#"I Fought the Law (and the Law Won)". Its title says it all. The version by [[The Clash]] has a good tempo.
#"Fast Car" by [[Tracy Chapman]]. Self-help with a criticism of alcohol.
#"You Can't Hurry Love (You Just Have to Wait)". Abstinence for rock fans. The versions by [[The Supremes]] and [[Phil Collins]] were popular.
#"In Your Eyes" by [[Peter Gabriel]]. Love and a thousand churches for those who are lost.
#"Pomp and Circumstance" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcvcBxrfN4 ''Land of Hope & Glory'']) By Freedom gain, by Truth maintain...
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk&mode=related&search= "Jerusalem"] Don't let the sword sleep in the hand.
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wahd2piIr4Q "Brothers In Arms"] by [[Dire Straits]]. We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.
#"The Ascent of Stan" by [[Ben Folds]]. Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against.
#"Brick" by [[Ben Folds Five]]. Shows the regret involved in abortion.
#"Revolution 1" by the [[Beatles]]: Against silly support of Communist revolutionaries.
#"Alive" by [[P.O.D]].: About being thankful for the gift of life.
#"Gotta Serve Somebody" by [[Bob Dylan]]. "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord."<ref>http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/serve.html</ref>
#"Stand By Your Man," by [[Tammy Wynette]]. Don't expect [[liberals]] to like that one!
#"I Can't Drive 55", by [[Sammy Hagar]]. A libertarian protest against highway speed limits.
#"Jesus Take The Wheel" by [[Carrie Underwood]]. A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner.
#"Sweet Home Alabama" by [[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]. Somewhat a response to hippie culture, as well as taking a potshot at liberal musician Neil Young.
#"Red Barchetta" by [[Rush]]. Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal.
#"You Light Up My Life" by [[Debbie Boone]]. One of the biggest hits ever, but [[liberals]] omit that this song is about [[Jesus]].
#"Father of Mine" by [[Everclear]]. A reminder of the importance of good parenting. Everclear singer Art Alexakis wrote much of his material from his own perspective of a troubled childhood.
#"The Taxman" by [[The Beatles]]. George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." [http://home.att.net/~chuckayoub/Taxman_Lyrics.html]
#"Back in the U.S.A." by [[Chuck Berry]]. A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A.
#"Where the Streets Have No Name" by [[U2]].
#"Government Cheese" by [[The Rainmakers]]. Humorous spoof of welfare.
#"Angry Young Man" by [[Billy Joel]]. The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism.
#"Let My People Go" by [[The Pursuit of Happiness]]. "How will you free us with your hate? How many heads will smash when you smash the state? You say march, I think I'll wait." An anti-protest song.
#"Don't Let 'Em Take Your Gun" by [[Grand Funk Railroad]]. A father gives his son some sage advice.
#"Something For Nothing" by [[Rush]]. "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free."
#"Neighborhood Bully" by [[Bob Dylan]]. Israel's right to exist and defend itself.
#"Get It Right the First Time" by [[Louisiana's Le Roux]]. Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election.
#"Only The Young" by [[Journey]]. "The shadows of a golden age, a generation waits for dawn, the brave carry on, the bold and the strong". An anthem for the Reagan Generation.
#"Yours Is No Disgrace" by [[Yes]]. Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam.
#"Fair Exchange" by [[Kansas (band)|Kansas]]. A warning about totalitarian governments who want to exchange your freedom for a "new perfect order".
#"Affirmative Action" by [[Johnny Rebel]]. Reasoned critique of this controversial issue. <ref>http://www.johnnyrebelrecords.com/lyrics.html</ref>
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Essay:Greatest Conservative Songs

2007-07-22T23:54:04Z

Pdog:

Conservative songs exist, and some are immensely popular. Here is our growing list:

#"My Love" by [[Petula Clark]]. Christian love in secular form.
#"Starting All Over Again" by [[Petula Clark]]. Keep moving onward, even in the most difficult of times.
#"Thank You My Lord" by [[Petula Clark]]. The title says it all.
#"I Fought the Law (and the Law Won)". Its title says it all. The version by [[The Clash]] has a good tempo.
#"Fast Car" by [[Tracy Chapman]]. Self-help with a criticism of alcohol.
#"You Can't Hurry Love (You Just Have to Wait)". Abstinence for rock fans. The versions by [[The Supremes]] and [[Phil Collins]] were popular.
#"In Your Eyes" by [[Peter Gabriel]]. Love and a thousand churches for those who are lost.
#"Pomp and Circumstance" ([http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOcvcBxrfN4 ''Land of Hope & Glory'']) By Freedom gain, by Truth maintain...
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk&mode=related&search= "Jerusalem"] Don't let the sword sleep in the hand.
#[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wahd2piIr4Q "Brothers In Arms"] by [[Dire Straits]]. We're fools to make war on our brothers in arms.
#"The Ascent of Stan" by [[Ben Folds]]. Tells the story of a former "textbook hippie man" who realizes that he has become everything that he was protesting against.
#"Brick" by [[Ben Folds Five]]. Shows the regret involved in abortion.
#"Revolution 1" by the [[Beatles]]: Against silly support of Communist revolutionaries.
#"Alive" by [[P.O.D]].: About being thankful for the gift of life.
#"Gotta Serve Somebody" by [[Bob Dylan]]. "It may be the devil or it may be the Lord."<ref>http://www.bobdylan.com/songs/serve.html</ref>
#"Stand By Your Man," by [[Tammy Wynette]]. Don't expect [[liberals]] to like that one!
#"I Can't Drive 55", by [[Sammy Hagar]]. A libertarian protest against highway speed limits.
#"Jesus Take The Wheel" by [[Carrie Underwood]]. A gospel-themed hit from the American Idol winner.
#"Sweet Home Alabama" by [[Lynyrd Skynyrd]]. Somewhat a response to hippie culture, as well as taking a potshot at liberal musician Neil Young.
#"Red Barchetta" by [[Rush]]. Tells the story of a future with excessive regulation, where even driving is illegal.
#"You Light Up My Life" by [[Debbie Boone]]. One of the biggest hits ever, but [[liberals]] omit that this song is about [[Jesus]].
#"Father of Mine" by [[Everclear]]. A reminder of the importance of good parenting. Everclear singer Art Alexakis wrote much of his material from his own perspective of a troubled childhood.
#"The Taxman" by [[The Beatles]]. George Harrison said, "Taxman was when I first realized that even though we had started earning money, we were actually giving most of it away in taxes." [http://home.att.net/~chuckayoub/Taxman_Lyrics.html]
#"Back in the U.S.A." by [[Chuck Berry]]. A patriotic song about missing life in the U.S.A.
#"Where the Streets Have No Name" by [[U2]].
#"Government Cheese" by [[The Rainmakers]]. Humorous spoof of welfare.
#"Angry Young Man" by [[Billy Joel]]. The doctrinaire leftist radical with "his fist in the air and his head in the sand" comes in for biting criticism.
#"Let My People Go" by [[The Pursuit of Happiness]]. "How will you free us with your hate? How many heads will smash when you smash the state? You say march, I think I'll wait." An anti-protest song.
#"Don't Let 'Em Take Your Gun" by [[Grand Funk Railroad]]. A father gives his son some sage advice.
#"Something For Nothing" by [[Rush]]. "You can't get something for nothing, you can't have freedom for free."
#"Neighborhood Bully" by [[Bob Dylan]]. Israel's right to exist and defend itself.
#"Get It Right the First Time" by [[Louisiana's Le Roux]]. Wealthy Georgia politician is placed in high office and turns out to be a puppet with no ideas of his own. Released in 1980 when Jimmy Carter was up for re-election.
#"Only The Young" by [[Journey]]. "The shadows of a golden age, a generation waits for dawn, the brave carry on, the bold and the strong". An anthem for the Reagan Generation.
#"Yours Is No Disgrace" by [[Yes]]. Written to, and about, the troops headed for Vietnam.
#"Fair Exchange" by [[Kansas (band)|Kansas]]. A warning about totalitarian governments who want to exchange your freedom for a "new perfect order".
#"Let’s Impeach the President" by [[Neil Young]] An outspoken, incendiary tune arguing for the defense of the constitution.

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Please add your best conservative picks.

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William F. Buckley, Jr.

2007-07-22T23:43:34Z

Pdog:

[[Image:6436rtdhgf.jpg|right|thumb|William F. Buckley, Jr., on his long-running television show [[Firing Line]].]]
'''William Frank Buckley Jr.''' (born November 24, 1925) is prominent [[conservative]] author and commentator, and the founder of the [[National Review]]. He was also host of the show [[Firing Line]]. In 2007 on a [[National Review]] sponsored cruise Buckley declared that the Iraq war was a disaster. <ref>MULSHINE, PAUL. "GOP leaders aren't getting the message" The Star-Ledger (Newark, New Jersey)July 12, 2007 Pg. 15 </ref>

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David Duke

2007-07-22T23:28:47Z

Pdog:

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'''David Ernest Duke''' (born July 1, 1950) is a former member of the [[Louisiana House of Representatives]]. In the past, Duke has run for office both as a Democrat and as a Republican. David Duke was once a Grand Wizard of the [[Ku Klux Klan]]. <ref>[http://www.adl.org/poisoning_web/duke.asp David Duke: White Revolution on the Internet], Anti-Defamation League.</ref> Duke has taken an activist stance in the anti-war movement. He has stated,

:[[Cindy Sheehan]] is absolutely right. Her son signed up in the military to defend America, not Israel...In advancing this war for Israel, government and media advocates obviously couldn’t get Americans behind the war by saying it was a war for Israel. They had to make up bogus reasons for the war, such as saying that Iraq was an imminent threat to America and that Saddam had [[weapons of mass destruction]]. <ref>[http://www.davidduke.com/index.php?p=350 Why Cindy Sheehan is Right!], David Duke, 8/14/2005. </ref>

Duke unsuccessfully ran for the Senate in the open primary in 1990 against J. Bennett Johnston. Most Republicans the Democratic incumbent due to Duke's racist views. After [[Bob Livingston]] resigned from the House of Representatives in 1998 after it was revealed he was having an extramarital affair, Republicans worried that Duke would run and win the open primary for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District. However, he did not run and [[David Vitter]] was elected instead.

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==External Links==
*[http://www.davidduke.com/ David Duke's Official Website]
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Augusto Pinochet

2007-07-22T23:25:30Z

Pdog: never mind. there are 2 recognized spellings for his name.

[[Image:342px-Pinochet de Civil.jpg|right|thumb]]
General '''Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte''' (1915–2006) was a Chilean soldier and politician who served as Chile's head of state from 1973 to 1990. He came to power as a member of a council of military leaders after the overthrew of the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a radical Marxist, had gained power after getting a 36% plurality of the popular vote in 1970, but he had been accused of violating the Chilean constitution and condemned for his conduct by the Chilean legislature and by civil society organizations.

General Pinochet headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated [[communist]] opponents in Chile. Pinochet was at one time a military subordinate of [[Salvador Allende]]. After the [[coup]], Pinochet saw support from [[America]].

General Pinochet instituted free market reforms in Chile in the 1970s that resulted in lower [[inflation]] and an economic boom from 1976 to 1979. He held a [[plebiscite]] on his rule and 75% of the people affirmed their support for him. However, the plebiscite is widely regarded as fraudulent. The Pinochet government is alleged to be one of the most repressive in the Americas. During his time in power over 3,000 people were killed or vanished.<ref>BBC profile http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6167237.stm</ref> This includes treasonous Marxist revolutionaries and people who died in private disputes. In addition, over a quarter million Chileans were arrested. Universities were purged, books burned, and rival political parties banned. Thousands fled the country out of fear of the [[secret police]], which routinely tortured citizens.<ref>Augusto Pinochet Biography http://www.moreorless.au.com/killers/pinochet.html</ref>

A new constitution was adopted in Chile in 1981, which authorized General Pinochet to serve as president for another eight-year term, to be followed by a plebiscite on his presidency.

Pinochet moved Chile into a market economy, privatizing many inefficient government businesses, and opening the country to foreign investment. The stability that his government gave encouraged foreign investors to come to Chile. He also started one of the first [[private pension accounts]] pension systems in the world, which has been highly successful.

As promised, President Pinochet held another plebiscite in October 1988 on the issue of whether he should continue as president. He was defeated by a vote of 55-43%, and subsequent free elections were won by the [[Christian]] Democrat Patricio Aylwin, who was installed as president on March 11, 1990.

General Pinochet was a graduate of the [[School of the Americas]] at Ft. Benning, [[Georgia]].

Pinochet died of a heart attack on December 10, 2006.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/world/americas/10cnd-pinochet-timeline.html?ex=1174449600&en=7b24f9d3e63ff60a&ei=5070 NYTimes</ref>

Pinochet is said to be responsible for the death of 3,200 of his opponents <ref>http://www.moreorless.au.com/killers/pinochet.html</ref> One of the thousands arrested and murdered by Pinochet's forces was songwriter and musician [[Victor Jara]], who was tortured over a period of four days and then executed shortly after the coup.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/165363.stm</ref>

In 1998, Pinochet was arrested in [[London]] pursuant to a warrant issued in [[Spain]] for [[human rights]] violations during his time as Chilean president. Pinochet was subsequently returned to Chile on grounds of ill health, where he was indicted and charged with [[kidnapping]] 19 supporters of Salvador Allende during the 1973 coup in which Pinochet took power. The Chilean [[Supreme Court]] suspended the prosecution in July 2002 due to Pinochet's continuing poor health. [1]

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Augusto Pinochet

2007-07-22T23:23:49Z

Pdog: mispelled

[[Image:342px-Pinochet de Civil.jpg|right|thumb]]
General '''Augusto José Ramón Pinochet Ugarte''' (1915–2006) was a Chilean soldier and politician who served as Chile's head of state from 1973 to 1990. He came to power as a member of a council of military leaders after the overthrew of the government of President [[Salvador Allende]] on 11 September 1973. Allende, a radical Marxist, had gained power after getting a 36% plurality of the popular vote in 1970, but he had been accused of violating the Chilean constitution and condemned for his conduct by the Chilean legislature and by civil society organizations.

General Pinochet headed a military government for 16 years (1974-1990) as he fought and defeated [[communist]] opponents in Chile. Pinochet was at one time a military subordinate of [[Salvador Allende]]. After the [[coup]], Pinochet saw support from [[America]].

General Pinochet instituted free market reforms in Chile in the 1970s that resulted in lower [[inflation]] and an economic boom from 1976 to 1979. He held a [[plebiscite]] on his rule and 75% of the people affirmed their support for him. However, the plebiscite is widely regarded as fraudulent. The Pinochet government is alleged to be one of the most repressive in the Americas. During his time in power over 3,000 people were killed or vanished.<ref>BBC profile http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6167237.stm</ref> This includes treasonous Marxist revolutionaries and people who died in private disputes. In addition, over a quarter million Chileans were arrested. Universities were purged, books burned, and rival political parties banned. Thousands fled the country out of fear of the [[secret police]], which routinely tortured citizens.<ref>Augusto Pinochet Biography http://www.moreorless.au.com/killers/pinochet.html</ref>

A new constitution was adopted in Chile in 1981, which authorized General Pinochet to serve as president for another eight-year term, to be followed by a plebiscite on his presidency.

Pinochet moved Chile into a market economy, privatizing many inefficient government businesses, and opening the country to foreign investment. The stability that his government gave encouraged foreign investors to come to Chile. He also started one of the first [[private pension accounts]] pension systems in the world, which has been highly successful.

As promised, President Pinochet held another plebiscite in October 1988 on the issue of whether he should continue as president. He was defeated by a vote of 55-43%, and subsequent free elections were won by the [[Christian]] Democrat Patricio Aylwin, who was installed as president on March 11, 1990.

General Pinochet was a graduate of the [[School of the Americas]] at Ft. Benning, [[Georgia]].

Pinochet died of a heart attack on December 10, 2006.<ref>http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/10/world/americas/10cnd-pinochet-timeline.html?ex=1174449600&en=7b24f9d3e63ff60a&ei=5070 NYTimes</ref>

Pinochet is said to be responsible for the death of 3,200 of his opponents <ref>http://www.moreorless.au.com/killers/pinochet.html</ref> One of the thousands arrested and murdered by Pinochet's forces was songwriter and musician [[Victor Jarra]], who was tortured over a period of four days and then executed shortly after the coup.<ref>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/165363.stm</ref>

In 1998, Pinochet was arrested in [[London]] pursuant to a warrant issued in [[Spain]] for [[human rights]] violations during his time as Chilean president. Pinochet was subsequently returned to Chile on grounds of ill health, where he was indicted and charged with [[kidnapping]] 19 supporters of Salvador Allende during the 1973 coup in which Pinochet took power. The Chilean [[Supreme Court]] suspended the prosecution in July 2002 due to Pinochet's continuing poor health. [1]

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David Vitter

2007-07-22T23:19:44Z

Pdog:

'''David Vitter''' (born 1961) is a [[Republican]] [[senator]] from [[Louisiana]]. Vitter was a [[House of Representatives|Representative]] from [[New Orleans]] from 1999 to 2004. He was one of the top backers of a [[Constitutional amendment]] that would have banned [[same sex marriage]]. Vitter started his congressional career in 1999 after winning a special election to replace the disgraced Rep. [[Bob Livingston]], who resigned during the Clinton impeachment affair after it was revealed that he was having an extra-marital affair. In October 29, 1998, Vitter penned a strongly worded editorial for the [[New Orleans Times-Picayune]], arguing for the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Vitter said "Some current polls may suggest that people are turned off by the whole Clinton mess and don't care -- because the stock market is good, the Clinton spin machine is even better or other reasons. But that doesn't answer the question of whether President Clinton should be impeached and removed from office because he is morally unfit to govern." <ref> Vitter, David. Times-Picayune "IMPEACHMENT: FITNESS, NOT ABILITY" October 29, 1998 METRO; Pg. B7 </ref>

In July, 2007, it was revealed that Vittner's phone number turned up in the records of Deborah Jeane Palfrey, who ran a [[Washington, D.C.]] escort service. Vitter, who is married and has four children, admitted to "a very serious sin", and stated that he had been forgiven by God and his wife.
<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/10/vitter.madam/index.html CNN: Hustler says it revealed senator's link to escort service]</ref>

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David Vitter

2007-07-22T23:18:37Z

Pdog:

'''David Vitter''' (born 1961) is a [[Republican]] [[senator]] from [[Louisiana]]. Vitter was a [[House of Representatives|Representative]] from [[New Orleans]] from 1999 to 2004. He was one of the top backers of a [[Constitutional amendment]] that would have banned [[same sex marriage]]. Vitter started his congressional career in 1999 after winning a special election to replace the disgraced Rep. [[Bob Livingston]], who resigned during the Clinton impeachment affair after it was revealed that he was having an extra-marital affair. In October 29, 1998, Vitter penned a strongly worded editorial for the [[New Orleans Times-Picayune]], arguing for the impeachment of Bill Clinton. Vitter said "Some current polls may suggest that people are turned off by the whole Clinton mess and don't care -- because the stock market is good, the Clinton spin machine is even better or other reasons. But that doesn't answer the question of whether President Clinton should be impeached and removed from office because he is morally unfit to govern." <ref> Vitter, David. Times-Picayune "IMPEACHMENT: FITNESS, NOT ABILITY" October 29, 1998 METRO; Pg. B7 <ref/>

In July, 2007, it was revealed that Vittner's phone number turned up in the records of Deborah Jeane Palfrey, who ran a [[Washington, D.C.]] escort service. Vitter, who is married and has four children, admitted to "a very serious sin", and stated that he had been forgiven by God and his wife.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/07/10/vitter.madam/index.html CNN: Hustler says it revealed senator's link to escort service]</ref>

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Bill O'Reilly

2007-07-22T22:33:09Z

Pdog: sexual harrasment suit alleging (loofah, falafel)

[[Image:Bll.png|thumb|right|Bill O' Reilly On The O' Reilly Report]]
'''Bill O'Reilly''' is a commentator and host of the show ''The O'Reilly Factor'' on the [[Fox News Channel]], which he calls the "No Spin Zone." O'Reilly often remarks that his personal political viewpoint is not captured by the modern [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] and [[Republican Party|Republican]] archetypes and would rather call himself a "traditionalist." In this vein, he has expressed support for some positions not traditionally associated with his political supporters including anthropogenic climate change and civil unions for both heterosexual and homosexual couples. The hosts who fill in for him, however, are all standard [[conservative]] Republicans, such as [[John Kasich]], [[Michelle Malkin]], and [[Laura Ingraham]]. ([[Tony Snow]] also had filled in a few times prior to becoming White House Press Secretary).

''The O'Reilly Factor'' is the highest-rated hours on any cable news channel. 20 million people a week watch the show and there are millions more who listen to him on radio stations. <ref>[http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/23/60minutes/main645202.shtml Bill O'Reilly: "No Spin"] Transcript 60 Minutes with Mike Wallace aired Sept. 26, 2004. </ref>

In October of 2004 Andrea Mackris, a former O'Reilly employee filed a sexual harrassment lawsuit alleging that the popular television host made a series of sexually explicit telephone calls to her. Bill O'Reilly countersued, alleging that Mackris attempted to extort 60 Million dollars from him. The case was eventually settled out of court and the details were kept confidential. <ref> [http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/1013043mackris1.html] Copy of lawsuit filed in the State of New York. </ref>
<ref>Globe and Mail(Canada)October 30, 2004, "O'Reilly, Fox producer reach out-of-court deal."</ref>
<ref>Daily News (New York)October 29, 2004 "O'REILLY SETTLES SUIT Paying millions in sex-harassment case."</ref>
<ref>GREGORIAN, DAREH, New York Post. October 30, 2004 "THE O'SMILEY FACTOR ; ACCUSER AXED BUT $ATISFIED."</ref>
<ref>Gregorian, Dareh, New York Post. October 29, 2004 "NOW, $HUT UP! O'REILLY ACCUSER GETS CASH FOR SILENCE"</ref>

==Trivia==

* O'Reilly and [[Stephen Colbert]] have a friendly rivalry, even appearing on each others' shows.

* O'Reilly is mentioned many times in and is featured on the cover of the New York Times best selling book: ''Lies And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them'', by [[Al Franken]].

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