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Fighting for America

It was interesting to see my old pal Phil Donahue making the rounds this week promoting his new anti-war documentary. Shining eyes opened incredibly wide, Donahue fulminated against the Iraq war and brooked no dissent: The war is evil and that's that.

Donahue's performance brought back memories of my debate with him on "Good Morning America." Shortly after the U.S.-backed campaign against the Taliban in Afghanistan began in October 2001, Diane Sawyer sat us both down and the rhetoric flew like hungry bats at dusk. Poor Diane. When the dust settled, Donahue had proclaimed that America was wrong for unilaterally disturbing the Taliban, and that a world consensus should have been reached. After that agreement, he said, a "police action" could begin.

I think I might have called Donahue a pinhead.

Back then, Donahue was routed by public opinion and retreated to his compound in Connecticut to lick his wounds. But after a period of quiet, the left-wing zealot is re-energized by the mismanaged Iraq war. To paraphrase Austin Powers: Phil has his mojo back.

Now, what Phil Donahue thinks is not important in the grand scheme, but what Barack Obama thinks is, and there may be some intersection here.

Recently, a far-left radio guy called John McCain a "warmonger" at a Democratic event in North Dakota. Sen. Obama was on the scene but did not comment.

Since Sen. McCain immediately chastised a far-right talk show host who insulted Obama at a McCain event, some believe Obama might have been smart to return the favor.

But, again, he did not.

I believe the reason Obama avoids criticizing the far left is because he needs them.

Donahue's strongest ally in denouncing the U.S. action in Afghanistan was MoveOn.org, the organization that is now helping Obama raise record amounts of campaign money.

MoveOn, of course, has received millions from far-left billionaire George Soros, who is a huge supporter of a "One World" foreign policy that demands the United States seek world approval before any aggressive action against another country.

It would be unfair to link Obama's foreign policy vision to that of Donahue and Soros because we simply don't know what the senator's overall worldview is. His rhetoric on Iraq and other trouble spots remains rooted in the past, and he has not yet clearly defined his future strategy.

But there is a chance that, like Soros and Donahue, Sen. Obama has some "One World" sympathies. If so, it would be great if the American people could know that before they go to the polls.

With Iran, al-Qaida and other dangerous groups causing major trouble for America, it is vital to know exactly how Barack Obama sees this troubled world.

Isn't it?

Veteran TV news anchor Bill O'Reilly is host of the Fox News show "The O'Reilly Factor" and author of the book "Who's Looking Out For You?" To find out more about Bill O'Reilly, and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at www.creators.com. This column originates on the Web site www.billoreilly.com.

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I read you to stay abreast of opinions, even yours. Methinks you're still smarting over your debate, not Phil. I've watched some of your shows, you're a kind of "shock jock" giving verbal a$$ whippings to people braver, smarter, much more dignified and knowledgeable than yourself. You come across as a smug, self-satisfied bully, not worthy of the company your tv network provides for you to feed on. Maybe at one time you had something worthy to say, but your time has long passed. Your ego has you believing you are "all that" I wonder if you even know you're a pawn and your opinions and debates are only relevant for the shock value which will, of course attract viewers. Your opinion is no more important and no more relevant than anyone else's, except, of course, for the influence you carry amongst people who enjoy blood sports. This time I think it was Phil who drew some blood.

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Posted by: liz
Sat Apr 12, 2008 1:47 AM

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Given your take on things, when McCain gave his response, he too, must have had an ulterior motive. He's a candidate seen by some as cold, out of touch, and a Bush clone. Maybe he's working on improving his image by defending an opposing candidate or maybe it's something more sinister. My guess about McCain is about as good as your guess about Barak. We are reeling from the devastating results of an administration which helped create "this troubled world" you refer to. The Bucheney's played a world tune of their own making and we and the rest of the world will be "reeling" from their destructive rule for a long while. You and others of your ilk who get paid and seem to relish trying to start fires under qualified candidates are finding your fires are easily put out. Obama and McCain are both qualified men for the office and each brings their own fine qualities to the quagmire this administration will leave in their wake. To say Obama does not respond as McCain did and then try to light a fire under him is your style. Don't be surprised if when you say "jump" neither asks "how high?".

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Posted by: liz
Sat Apr 12, 2008 2:58 AM

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