Bill O'Reilly lied about coverage of combat in Falklands War, acted in disruptive manner

[blackhawk]

How many times does this have to be dedunked?

Once?

It has been your inability to accept this doesn't change it.

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Seven CBS Staffers Discredit Bill O’Reilly’s “War Zone” Claims

Seven people who worked for CBS during the Falklands War essentially say that Bill O’Relliy is lying about his experiences. CNN talked to seven of O’Reilly’s former colleagues—four of whom asked for anonymity—and they all challenge his description of Bueons Aires as a “war zone” and “combat situation.” In addition, none of them have any recollection of a CBS cameraman being injured as O’Reilly claims. "Nobody remembers this happening," said Manny Alvarez, who worked as a cameraman for CBS News in Buenos Aires.

Seven four who are anonymous and who have a different opinion and of these seven how many were actually with O"Reilly and his crew? Another day another far left fail.

 

[TemplarKormac]

Bill O'Reilly lied about coverage of combat in Falklands War, acted in disruptive manner: ex-CBS colleague

The accusations continue to pile on for Bill O'Reilly about whether or not he did in fact cover a combat zone when reporting on the Falklands War in 1982.

Another former colleague who was with O'Reilly claimed in a lengthy post on his Facebook page the scene was nothing more than "routine reporting on a demonstration that got a little nasty."

Former CBS News correspondent Eric Engberg wrote the "bloviater" O'Reilly, who was "full of brio and confidence," was misrepresenting the situation to "burnish his credentials as a ‘war correspondent’" and should be "ashamed of himself."

"I don't think it's as big a lie as Brian Williams told because O'Reilly hasn't falsely claimed to be the target of an enemy attack, but he has displayed a willingness to twist the truth in a way that seeks to invent a battlefield that did not exist," Engberg wrote. "And he ought to be subject to the same scrutiny Williams faced."

Engberg and O'Reilly were two of five correspondents dispatched to cover the conflict off the coast of Argentina in 1982, but the group was in Buenos Aires — about a thousand miles away from the conflict.

"To begin with 'covering' is an overstatement of what we were doing," Engberg wrote. "We were in Buenos Aires because that's the only place the Argentine military junta would let journalists go. Our knowledge of the war was restricted to what we could glean from comically deceitful daily briefings given by the Argentine military and watching government-controlled television to try to pick up a useful clue from propaganda broadcasts."

The American reporters "were all in the same, modern hotel and we never saw any troops, casualties or weapons. It was not a war zone or even close. It was an 'expense account zone,'" he wrote.

When Argentina surrendered, a group of reporters were sent to the streets to cover the mass public's angry reaction.

"O'Reilly was the one person who behaved unprofessionally and without regard for the safety of the camera crew he was leading," he said.

The reporters had been instructed not to turn on their lights out of fear the people would react violently to American journalists because of the country's support of Britain in the conflict, he wrote. But O'Reilly demanded his cameraman use his lights for his reports,

And when O'Reilly was told his footage would be used in a main package narrated by the anchor Bob Schieffer, he exploded. "I didn't come down here to have my footage used by that old man."

This led to Larry Doyle, the CBS bureau chief in Buenos Aires, telling CBS that O'Reilly had become a "disruptive force" who threatened his bureau's morale and cohesion and he was sent home, Engberg wrote.

O'Reilly has already debunked the false claim that he had said he was in the Faulklands.

You libs just looking for something to ease the pain of your boy Brian getting shot out of the saddle.

Go piss up a rope!

He said he was in the Faulkands. He said he was in a combat zone. Both are lies.

That being said with no definitive proof he lied.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Bill O'Reilly's not a journalist. He can say whatever he wants with impunity. As long as he gets those ratings.

 

[Synthaholic]

How many times does this have to be dedunked?

Once?

It has been your inability to accept this doesn't change it.

drip...drip...drip...

Seven CBS Staffers Discredit Bill O’Reilly’s “War Zone” Claims

Seven people who worked for CBS during the Falklands War essentially say that Bill O’Relliy is lying about his experiences. CNN talked to seven of O’Reilly’s former colleagues—four of whom asked for anonymity—and they all challenge his description of Bueons Aires as a “war zone” and “combat situation.” In addition, none of them have any recollection of a CBS cameraman being injured as O’Reilly claims. "Nobody remembers this happening," said Manny Alvarez, who worked as a cameraman for CBS News in Buenos Aires.

Seven four who are anonymous and who have a different opinion and of these seven how many were actually with O"Reilly and his crew? Another day another far left fail.

The anonymous ones do not have a different opinion. They all say O'Lielly is lying.

Four are anonymous because they still work in the industry and know what a vindictive asshole O'Lielly can be. Look at how he attacked Eric Enberg, who had a distinguished reporting career for CBSNEWS. He's retired, and O'Lielly can't hurt his career any longer.

 

[blackhawk]

How many times does this have to be dedunked?

Once?

It has been your inability to accept this doesn't change it.

drip...drip...drip...

Seven CBS Staffers Discredit Bill O’Reilly’s “War Zone” Claims

Seven people who worked for CBS during the Falklands War essentially say that Bill O’Relliy is lying about his experiences. CNN talked to seven of O’Reilly’s former colleagues—four of whom asked for anonymity—and they all challenge his description of Bueons Aires as a “war zone” and “combat situation.” In addition, none of them have any recollection of a CBS cameraman being injured as O’Reilly claims. "Nobody remembers this happening," said Manny Alvarez, who worked as a cameraman for CBS News in Buenos Aires.

Seven four who are anonymous and who have a different opinion and of these seven how many were actually with O"Reilly and his crew? Another day another far left fail.

The anonymous ones do not have a different opinion. They all say O'Lielly is lying.

Four are anonymous because they still work in the industry and know what a vindictive asshole O'Lielly can be. Look at how he attacked Eric Enberg, who had a distinguished reporting career for CBSNEWS. He's retired, and O'Lielly can't hurt his career any longer.

Really they need to be anonymous for something from 33 years ago son we"re not talking about a matter of national security here and unless they work for FOX the only thing O " Reilly could hurt them with is the truth. Your desperation is showing.

 

[Synthaholic]

Once?

It has been your inability to accept this doesn't change it.

drip...drip...drip...

Seven CBS Staffers Discredit Bill O’Reilly’s “War Zone” Claims

Seven people who worked for CBS during the Falklands War essentially say that Bill O’Relliy is lying about his experiences. CNN talked to seven of O’Reilly’s former colleagues—four of whom asked for anonymity—and they all challenge his description of Bueons Aires as a “war zone” and “combat situation.” In addition, none of them have any recollection of a CBS cameraman being injured as O’Reilly claims. "Nobody remembers this happening," said Manny Alvarez, who worked as a cameraman for CBS News in Buenos Aires.

Seven four who are anonymous and who have a different opinion and of these seven how many were actually with O"Reilly and his crew? Another day another far left fail.

The anonymous ones do not have a different opinion. They all say O'Lielly is lying.

Four are anonymous because they still work in the industry and know what a vindictive asshole O'Lielly can be. Look at how he attacked Eric Enberg, who had a distinguished reporting career for CBSNEWS. He's retired, and O'Lielly can't hurt his career any longer.

Really they need to be anonymous for something from 33 years ago son we"re not talking about a matter of national security here and unless they work for FOX the only thing O " Reilly could hurt them with is the truth. Your desperation is showing.

Why are you so invested in defending Bill O'Reilly? Is he your idol?

 

[blackhawk]

It has been your inability to accept this doesn't change it.

drip...drip...drip...

Seven CBS Staffers Discredit Bill O’Reilly’s “War Zone” Claims

Seven people who worked for CBS during the Falklands War essentially say that Bill O’Relliy is lying about his experiences. CNN talked to seven of O’Reilly’s former colleagues—four of whom asked for anonymity—and they all challenge his description of Bueons Aires as a “war zone” and “combat situation.” In addition, none of them have any recollection of a CBS cameraman being injured as O’Reilly claims. "Nobody remembers this happening," said Manny Alvarez, who worked as a cameraman for CBS News in Buenos Aires.

Seven four who are anonymous and who have a different opinion and of these seven how many were actually with O"Reilly and his crew? Another day another far left fail.

The anonymous ones do not have a different opinion. They all say O'Lielly is lying.

Four are anonymous because they still work in the industry and know what a vindictive asshole O'Lielly can be. Look at how he attacked Eric Enberg, who had a distinguished reporting career for CBSNEWS. He's retired, and O'Lielly can't hurt his career any longer.

Really they need to be anonymous for something from 33 years ago son we"re not talking about a matter of national security here and unless they work for FOX the only thing O " Reilly could hurt them with is the truth. Your desperation is showing.

Why are you so invested in defending Bill O'Reilly? Is he your idol?

Why are you and the other lefties so invested in trashing him is he your boggeyman? The only thing I'm interested is not seeing someone unfairly trashed simply because you don't like the network he works for or because you don't like his politics or because you somehow think this will avenage Brian Williams. Maybe you should consider that.

 

[Gracie]

I don't remember which poster said it but he was right on the mark when he did. Something along the lines of "remember when news was just news..reporting what was happening with no personal opinions involved, no joking around on set, no guest interviews. Just flat out news (walter cronkite for example)".
Yes, I remember those times. The news is nothing but entertainment now.

 

[Gracie]

Dad was a wise man. He never told ANYONE what his political views were. Not even Ma. He said it was a personal choice. Emphasizing PERSONAL. He was right.

The media and news reporters need to not lean any particular way. Just do their job and REPORT news. Thats it.

 

[Synthaholic]

Because this is how someone with nothing to hide acts:


Bill O'Reilly Threatened a New York Times Reporter

In the course of doubling down on his widely-disputed claims about what exactly he was doing in Argentina during the Falklands War, Bill O'Reilly also managed to threaten a New York Times reporter.

During a phone conversation on Monday, O'Reilly told Times media reporter Emily Steel that there would be consequences if he didn't like the way the story she was writing came out.

"I am coming after you with everything I have," O'Reilly said. "You can take it as a threat."

Steel shares a byline on the story with Ravi Somaiya, but Somaiya gave her credit on Twitter for the quote.

 

[Roadrunner]

Because this is how someone with nothing to hide acts:


Bill O'Reilly Threatened a New York Times Reporter

In the course of doubling down on his widely-disputed claims about what exactly he was doing in Argentina during the Falklands War, Bill O'Reilly also managed to threaten a New York Times reporter.

During a phone conversation on Monday, O'Reilly told Times media reporter Emily Steel that there would be consequences if he didn't like the way the story she was writing came out.

"I am coming after you with everything I have," O'Reilly said. "You can take it as a threat."

Steel shares a byline on the story with Ravi Somaiya, but Somaiya gave her credit on Twitter for the quote.

How do O'Reilly's lies compare in importance to the lies of current VA Head Robert McDonald, who claimed he was in Special Forces, stealing the valor of those he is supposed to serve and protect?

 

[Synthaholic]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/24/b...ouble-defense-of-his-falklands-reporting.html

Mr. Engberg, the former CBS News correspondent, also strongly disputed Mr. O’Reilly’s claim that he had rescued an injured cameraman while being chased by the Argentine army. “Nobody reported a cameraman being shot or injured,” he said. His account was supported by a senior member of the CBS News management team, with close knowledge of the events that night, who said that nobody was reported injured, and no request for medical attention was made to CBS News’s local medical team.

 

[Synthaholic]

Because this is how someone with nothing to hide acts:


Bill O'Reilly Threatened a New York Times Reporter

In the course of doubling down on his widely-disputed claims about what exactly he was doing in Argentina during the Falklands War, Bill O'Reilly also managed to threaten a New York Times reporter.

During a phone conversation on Monday, O'Reilly told Times media reporter Emily Steel that there would be consequences if he didn't like the way the story she was writing came out.

"I am coming after you with everything I have," O'Reilly said. "You can take it as a threat."

Steel shares a byline on the story with Ravi Somaiya, but Somaiya gave her credit on Twitter for the quote.

How do O'Reilly's lies compare in importance to the lies of current VA Head Robert McDonald, who claimed he was in Special Forces, stealing the valor of those he is supposed to serve and protect?

Why are you trying to deflect from Bill O'Lielly? Is he your boyfriend?

 

[Roadrunner]

Because this is how someone with nothing to hide acts:


Bill O'Reilly Threatened a New York Times Reporter

In the course of doubling down on his widely-disputed claims about what exactly he was doing in Argentina during the Falklands War, Bill O'Reilly also managed to threaten a New York Times reporter.

During a phone conversation on Monday, O'Reilly told Times media reporter Emily Steel that there would be consequences if he didn't like the way the story she was writing came out.

"I am coming after you with everything I have," O'Reilly said. "You can take it as a threat."

Steel shares a byline on the story with Ravi Somaiya, but Somaiya gave her credit on Twitter for the quote.

How do O'Reilly's lies compare in importance to the lies of current VA Head Robert McDonald, who claimed he was in Special Forces, stealing the valor of those he is supposed to serve and protect?

Why are you trying to deflect from Bill O'Lielly? Is he your boyfriend?

Why are you placing the stupidity of an entertainer ahead of a lying son of a bitch sitting in the lying son of a bitch's Cabinet, Robert McDonald, Head of the VA?

You tossin' Obama's salad for him?

 

[Synthaholic]

Because this is how someone with nothing to hide acts:


Bill O'Reilly Threatened a New York Times Reporter

In the course of doubling down on his widely-disputed claims about what exactly he was doing in Argentina during the Falklands War, Bill O'Reilly also managed to threaten a New York Times reporter.

During a phone conversation on Monday, O'Reilly told Times media reporter Emily Steel that there would be consequences if he didn't like the way the story she was writing came out.

"I am coming after you with everything I have," O'Reilly said. "You can take it as a threat."

Steel shares a byline on the story with Ravi Somaiya, but Somaiya gave her credit on Twitter for the quote.

How do O'Reilly's lies compare in importance to the lies of current VA Head Robert McDonald, who claimed he was in Special Forces, stealing the valor of those he is supposed to serve and protect?

Why are you trying to deflect from Bill O'Lielly? Is he your boyfriend?

Why are you placing the stupidity of an entertainer ahead of a lying son of a bitch sitting in the lying son of a bitch's Cabinet, Robert McDonald, Head of the VA?

You tossin' Obama's salad for him?

You mean the Republican businessman who Obama named to head the VA?

Turns out he went through Special Forces training and earned the Ranger tabs, but never joined them.

 

[Synthaholic]

Why are you placing the stupidity of an entertainer

O'Reilly is just an entertainer, not a journalist like he claims?

Then that makes him a liar!

I win.

 

[Roadrunner]

Why are you placing the stupidity of an entertainer

O'Reilly is just an entertainer, not a journalist like he claims?

Then that makes him a liar!

I win.

You win, American vets lose again.

I bet that wets your twat.

 

[asaratis]

Mr. O’Reilly’s efforts to refute the claims by Mother Jones and some former CBS News colleagues occurred both on the air and off on Monday. During a phone conversation, he told a reporter for The New York Times that there would be repercussions if he felt any of the reporter’s coverage was inappropriate. “I am coming after you with everything I have,” Mr. O’Reilly said. “You can take it as a threat.”

Hearsay! ...unless there's a verified recording to play for us.

...and even if he did say it, there's no difference in that and what they are doing (coming at him with everything they've got) and threatening him with what happened to Lyin' Brian.

This is especially amusing since all they've got are lies. If Bill comes at anybody with all he's got, it will be the truth.

 

[Synthaholic]

Why are you placing the stupidity of an entertainer

O'Reilly is just an entertainer, not a journalist like he claims?

Then that makes him a liar!

I win.

You win, American vets lose again.

I bet that wets your twat.

How do the Vets lose?

Do you mean Republicans refusing to spend money on VA hospitals and Suicide Prevention centers?

 

[Synthaholic]

Another CBS News correspondent on the ground, Charles Gomez, said in an interview that though he likes Mr. O’Reilly and was surprised by the accusations, his memories matched those of his former colleagues.

“I do remember that there was tension between the authorities and the crowd,” he said, but added that he “did not see any bloodshed.” No cameraman was injured, he said, to the best of his recollection. Mr. Gomez, who covered wars in Nicaragua and other conflict zones, said he would not describe the events that night as war.

“What was happening on the Falkland Islands was a war zone,” he said. “What was happening in Buenos Aires was unrest.”