Mediaite » Obama Speech on Afghanistan War http://www.mediaite.com Mediaite Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:30:03 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=2012.06 Bill O’Reilly on Obama’s Speech: “Not Exactly The Gettysburg Address” http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-oreilly-on-obamas-speech-it-was-no-gettysburg-address/ http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-oreilly-on-obamas-speech-it-was-no-gettysburg-address/#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:50:38 +0000 Colby Hall http://www.mediaite.com/?p=52339 addressed the nation tonight regarding his plans for the war in Afghanistan, cautioning that “the days of providing a blank check are over,” and that going forward “we will be clear about what we expect from those who receive our assistance.” Shortly after, Bill O'Reilly hosted a live version of The Factor, and criticized the president for not providing a "Winston Churchill moment." Also, O'Reilly made clear that this was "no exactly the Gettysburg address." Tough crowd.]]> OReilly_Obama_GettysburgPresident Obama addressed the nation tonight regarding his plans for the war in Afghanistan, cautioning that “the days of providing a blank check are over,” and that going forward “we will be clear about what we expect from those who receive our assistance.” Shortly after, Bill O’Reilly hosted a live version of The Factor, and criticized the president for not providing a “Winston Churchill moment.” Also, O’Reilly made clear that this was “no exactly the Gettysburg address.” Tough crowd.

In fairness to O’Reilly, he wasn’t completely negative towards Obama, but he seemed to have it both ways. He agreed with the President on some material points of his speech, but took exception to his lack of passion and energy behind the speech.

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