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O'Reilly to ABC -- Fire "Nutty" Rosie!

Posted Mar 30th 2007 1:40PM by TMZ Staff

Click to return to TMZ.comAnd you thought Rosie-Trump got nasty? FOX News' designated flamethrower, Bill O'Reilly, slammed Rosie on "The O'Reilly Factor" last night, calling her "nutty" and "irresponsible," and suggesting that ABC should fire O'Donnell for her provocative remarks about Iran and the war in Iraq. Look out below.

Rosie, who was not a guest on O'Reilly's show, has been anything but gentle in expressing her feelings toward U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East, going so far as to suggest on her blog that the recent kidnapping of British sailors was designed by the U.S. and Britain to help escalate hostilities against Iran. On "The View" this week, Rosie also challenged viewers to Google "Gulf of Tonkin," a reference to the controversial naval attacks in Southeast Asia that led to the U.S.'s increased involvement in the Vietnam conflict.

Now, O'Reilly is calling for ABC to be "held accountable" for Rosie's remarks, especially after the network axed Bill Maher post-9/11 for suggesting that the terrorists who attacked the World Trade Center were "courageous." ABC, for its part, had no comment this morning.

On today's "View," Rosie was mute about O'Reilly's broadside, but the show was taped before last night's "Factor."

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46. Maybe Rosie should call the family members of those hostages and put them at ease by telling them she knows it is a hoax. I'm sure they would feel better to hear that from her.

Yes, I believe in free speech but......you have to be prepared for the results of that free speech. If the result is you are off ABC then fine......and that is what I'm hoping for.

Proud Mom of 3 Veterans

Posted at 2:24PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Linda

47. O'Reilly should shut up. He is "nutty," too and he engaged in sexual harassment of a staffer. He lied about it until he realized that she had his calls on tape.

Posted at 2:18PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Debra

48. Bill O'Reilly should keep he's stupid mouth shut. Dumb conservative whos mind is so distorted about the war. Keep talking Rosie, and don't this annoying conservative or that other superficial duck bring you down!!! They're the real losers... And Bill Maher rules too!!!

Posted at 2:17PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Maureen

49. I agree w/ Bil that it's time to cut that big mouth loose. Not only does she do damage to the US with her outrageous comments but she completely dominates the show. I am a fan of Joy and Elisabeth's, but geez, Rosie's big mouth constantly cuts them off and drowns them out. I would like to be able to enjoy the real stars of the show. If ABC thinks Rosie is oh-so-important, then give the big fat mouth her own show so we can enjoy The View w/out it.

Posted at 2:18PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Amt3000

50. Rosie has a point. It IS conceivable that this is orchestrated. Soldiers do what they're told, and it's possible that they were ordered to cross into Iranian waters, with full knowledge by superiors what effect that would have. (The soldiers themsleves say they were in those waters.) I personally don't think that's what's going on, but it's a great discussion point, and last I checked, we're allowed to do that in America. And if you acutally checked up on the whole Tonkin thing, you would know that the U.S. has justified military action using incidents like this before.

Posted at 2:22PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Daniel

51. Do we really care about anything she has to say?

Posted at 5:25PM on Mar 30th 2007 by 3charm

52. The only person that expresss their opinion MORE than Rosie is BILL! Why doesn't he get fired?

Posted at 2:27PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Paula

53. Thank you Bill for saying what the rest of think. She has her view platform to spew out her crap but people like us have no way of getting to her and voice our opinion. Sometimes I just want to stuff something in that big mouth of hers or slap her face. She rattles on and on and knows nothing about what she is talking about. I can't believe smart people watch that show. I don't even watch Barbara Walter 's interview shows any more because I cannot stand her either for letting Rosie do what she is doing. I think they are all scared of her including ABC. She is like a time bomb ready to go off. Someone please do something about her.'

Posted at 2:52PM on Mar 30th 2007 by johnnie f.king

54. Rosie needs to move to the mideast where she already has three strikes against her
1.American
2.Woman
3.Gay

Posted at 2:24PM on Apr 3rd 2007 by Laura P

55. First time posting, and I'm emerging from the sidelines to support Rosie on this, 100%. No other story would get me to post other than this, because this is important people. Pay attention to what she's saying and do the research. **This woman knows what's going on,** she's got a clue, and people like Bill O'Reilly are puppets working on behalf of the powers that be. Of course he's going to attack her...he works for them, and it's going to be spun, as usual, into a "Liberal vs. Conservative" issue, right wing left wing, blah blah blah. It's not about liberal vs. conservative, it's about the American public waking up and getting the truth about what really happened on 9/11. **You have been lied to, people.* There is a whole 9/11 truth movement that's trying to get the message out there, but Puppets like Bill O'Reilly with their big TV shows and prominant time slots are given front and center attention where he's allowed to mad dog whomever dares question anything going on in this reality, all so you will be distracted from hearing that truth. **Look at that man.** Does he look human to you? No. Sorry. Puppet all the way. Robot. Pod Person. Whatever you want to call it. He's not real people. There is an agenda here.

And if you're somebody who would automatically dismiss what Rosie is saying without even doing the research, spouting brainwashing propaganda about "We have to support what our government is doing" and "It's dangerous to not support our President and troops" like Rosie's cohost Elizabeth Hasselback, then you're a Puppet too. Period. Pod Person. Not real. Background filler character out there spouting what the powers that be want you to spout so the rest of the sheep will follow along. Real humans listen to both sides of the story. Puppets knee jerk react and serve the system and attack anybody who dares to ask questions.

Do the research people if you don't believe me. It's out there - videos that show a version of events that grossly contradict what you've been told. Discrepancies in the story, plot holes that don't add up. There's a massive coverup going on, time to become informed.

Posted at 2:28PM on Mar 30th 2007 by You Go Girl!

56.
I can't stand to hear Rosie talk, she shouts everything. She thinks that she is always right and argumentive. By the time she is finished talking my head statrs to hurt. She has ruined the view.

Posted at 9:25PM on Mar 30th 2007 by gus

57. Barbara Walters need to wake up and realize that Rosie O'Donnell is ruining her good name and image. She has brought "The View" down tremendously. Just the fact that Rosie in on makes people not want to watch the show.. Noboby wants to hear or see her anywhere.

****Barbara wake up and try and bring your show out of the mud... get rid of that nasty bitch..

Posted at 2:37PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Angela

58. rosie will always be the stary-eyed, hot dog eating, 3rd base(wo)man for the Rockford Peaches. And Bill O'Reilly will always be that guy I pay little to no attention to. forget both these fools.

Posted at 2:40PM on Mar 30th 2007 by johnnyfiveisalive

59. Rosie is obnoxious! She is loud and talks over everyone else, even if you are in agreement with her. She is self-centered and controlling. Barbara should be embarassed. By letting blowhard Rosie control the show like her own pulpit, all of Barbara's credentials are going down the drain. Rosie so far out there! She hates heterosexuals, Patriots, and people who think for themselves. Go away Rosie! Your "View" is crazy!

Posted at 2:48PM on Mar 30th 2007 by Patriot

60. ROSIE MAKES MY HEAD HURT!!!!! SHE'S IGNORANT AND TOTALLY UNINFORMED. PLEEZE, SOMEBODY MAKE HER GO AWAY WHERE SHE HAS NO MORE ACCESS TO A MIC AND A T.V. CAMERA. ABC NEEDS TO FIRE HER NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:43PM on Mar 30th 2007 by LULU

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