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Whoopi Talks O’Reilly With Greta: “If I Had Stayed, I Probably Would Have Been Fired”

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Are you sick of reading about that Bill O’Reilly-inspired View walkout yet? Too bad! Tonight, Whoopi Goldberg appeared on On the Record With Greta Van Susteren to tell her side of the story. (This wasn’t the first time Goldberg opened up about the incident; she also discussed the walkout yesterday, on her own show).

In typical Greta fashion, Van Susteren didn’t shy away from asking Goldberg tough questions. Here’s her opener: “What’s the matter, you can’t take on Bill O’Reilly?”

Goldberg, to her credit, didn’t take offense to the question. “You know what? I don’t want to have to take on Bill O’Reilly,” she answered. “I don’t want to have to fight with anybody.” She went on to explain again that what she took issue with was O’Reilly stating that “Muslims killed us on 9/11″:

If he had said, you know, “All Irish people are drunks” or “All black people love fried chicken”—it’s the same thing to me. And in this volatile time, you cannot say “The Muslims killed us” because people only hear what they want to hear.

And even though, as Van Susteren points out, Goldberg has discussed the importance of respecting other people’s opinions before, she walked off her set because she realized she had lost the capacity to discuss what he said reasonably:

If something offends you to the point where you can’t have a civil conversation with them, get out of the way. See I know myself well enough to know that I was past the point of no return and had I stayed there I would be—probably [would have] been—fired.

Both Van Susteren and Goldberg agreed that the incident made for great TV. “It was good drama. We played it,” Greta noted. “I think we might’ve even played it twice.”

“I mean, you know he played it on, like, a loop,” replied Goldberg with a laugh. “So you know, it’s what he wanted, he got what he wanted, and I don’t feel bad about doing it.”

So, folks, there you have it: Whoopi’s not sorry. Bill’s certainly not sorry. And everyone is being careful to milk this story for all it’s worth. Let’s all give it up for the 24-hour news cycle!

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  • Big Eddie

    This is why
    Europe is in serious trouble . A thing is what it is and not something else . Crazy Islamics will never stop until they’re in control . We will submit to them or die . Big Eddie says fight . Stop them now . No more Muslim students in the U.S . Study elsewhere . Those who are here , assimilate or leave . No more cab -ins , as in N.Y. No more footbaths in our airports . This land will not be conquered by Islamics or Mexicans or any one else . If we allow you in , you play by our rules ,

  • Arkansas Steve

    Actually, I am sick & tired of this story.
    This entire mess started because Bill (whom I like) did not include the word “fanatic” in his description of those who murdered 3000 on 9/11. I would have included that word, but the size of this story is ridiculous.
    Which should he have said: “fanatic muslims” or “muslim fanatics” ?

  • Big Eddie

    Period .

  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Andy-Lamb/1085325013 Andy Lamb

    I missed The View when Bill Maher was on mocking and making fun of Christianity, with Jello Behar joing in on the frivolity. Did any of the “ladies” of The View storm off the stage while that was going on?

  • Azarkhan

    With only 13 days until election day, this incident should help Republicans. It will remind independents and moderates just how insane and nauseating the Left’s insistence on political correctness is regarding Muslims and the Ground Zero mosque.

  • ladyruth54

    If I Had Stayed, I Probably Would Have Been Fired” … From her mouth to God’s ears.

  • Azarkhan

    Arkansas Steve said:
    Which should he have said: “fanatic muslims” or “muslim fanatics” ?

    Maybe we should check with Attorney General Eric Holder:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOQt_mP6Pgg

  • http://gordonbloyershow.com gordonbloyershow

    This all part of the lefts talking points to try to make anyone that tells the truth is some kind of extremist.
    The plan is not working because the American people see who the REAL extremists are.

  • Big_F-ing_Deal

    Is Bill still getting Heil Hitlers from all his fans?
    (I think he calls them “high fives”)

  • Big_F-ing_Deal

    “Bill’s certainly not sorry.”

    I’m not to sure about that. If he was sorry he would never admit it and back down so it’s hard to tell.
    He does seem like he is overcompensating now by using his new mantra “Muslims attacked us on 9/11″ whenever he can.
    He is starting to sound like a little boy who made a mistake and then repeats it with the excuse “I meant to do that!”.

    I think he knows he made a mistake, that’s why he originally apologized, but in his mind he can never back down. Especially now that the story has taken on a life of its own.

  • Calvin

    Azarkhan said:
    Maybe we should check with Attorney General Eric Holder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOQt_mP6Pgg

    Don’t forget to check with John Brennan, White House counter-terrorism adviser.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=972RW7PzYN4&feature=related

  • Azarkhan
  • the real john t

    Azarkhan said:
    With only 13 days until election day, this incident should help Republicans. It will remind independents and moderates just how insane and nauseating the Left’s insistence on political correctness is regarding Muslims and the Ground Zero mosque.

    That is the dumbest thing I’ve read on here tonight.

  • felixw

    “If I had stayed I probably would have been fired.” As Juan Williams has just learned, Whoopi is right. The leftwing media not only punishes people who disagree with its far-left agenda, but even punishes those who have friendly relations with non-liberals. The Thought Police seem to be especially antsy recently. And who can blame them? They want to silence opposition to Obama, and that means they need to silence the majority of the electorate. That, I am afraid, is a losing proposition. And some more losing propositions are coming their way in November.

  • Dem4Ever

    Hey Whoopie…Damn girl, what’s that growing out your head?  You need to see a doctor ’bout that.

  • sarainitaly

    “Are you sick of reading about that Bill O’Reilly-inspired View walkout yet? ” Well, since you asked…

    I wish someone would cover this, instead:

    http://dailycaller.com/2010/10/20/rachel-maddow-sure-does-love-facts/

    In case you missed it, Maddow just accused former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman of having advance notice that the Oklahoma City bombing was going to happen.

    Here are a couple of facts, of the sort Maddow says she reveres:

    No, Steve Stockman did not have advance knowledge of the bombing. He received a “cryptic fax” referring to the bombing about an hour after it happened. He then turned the fax over to the FBI, who later said his office acted appropriately.

    Just a few months ago, Maddow herself said Stockman received the fax after the bombing.

  • the real john t

    sarainitaly said:
    In case you missed it, Maddow just accused former Texas Congressman Steve Stockman of having advance notice that the Oklahoma City bombing was going to happen.

    And if you knew anything about it you would’ve known Maddow apologized last night about the mistake. When did your beloved Fox do anything like that.

  • sarainitaly

    the real john t said:
    And if you knew anything about it you would’ve known Maddow apologized last night about the mistake. When did your beloved Fox do anything like that.

    Well, I know about it now, since you were so kind in manner to inform me of that fact. Good for her. She should apologize. That was malicious. My fault for actually sleeping last night.

    When does FOX apologize for errors? Whenever they make them.

  • sarainitaly

    the real john t said:
    And if you knew anything about it you would’ve known Maddow apologized last night about the mistake. When did your beloved Fox do anything like that.

    Did Mediaite cover it, because I didn’t see it?

  • TfT

    No sara, mediaite did not cover it, did not take Maddow to task for her blatant lie, they were silent on the matter from start to finish. Perhaps now that Maddow has made her apology and blamed it on an editing error, mediaite will cover it. They had to give her top cover until she spoke on the issue, since it was so egregious.

  • VRWC Destruction Machine

    felixw said:
    “If I had stayed I probably would have been fired.” As Juan Williams has just learned, Whoopi is right. The leftwing media not only punishes people who disagree with its far-left agenda, but even punishes those who have friendly relations with non-liberals. The Thought Police seem to be especially antsy recently. And who can blame them? They want to silence opposition to Obama, and that means they need to silence the majority of the electorate. That, I am afraid, is a losing proposition. And some more losing propositions are coming their way in November.

    If Goldberg stayed, she would compounded her stupidity. Williams, though I do not agree with most of his positions, does not engage in personal attacks and vitriol.

    Behar is just a loose cannon and a hypocrite. Goldberg puts her acting skills to use so she could appear be thoughtful and rational. Behar and Goldberg are phonies with their phony outrage.

  • The Real Royal King

    sarainitaly said:
    Well, I know about it now, since you were so kind in manner to inform me of that fact. Good for her. She should apologize. That was malicious. My fault for actually sleeping last night.

    When does FOX apologize for errors? Whenever they make them.

    What a Kart ‘o Krap! I think we’re all still waiting for Bill-o’s apologies for Shawn Hornbeck, Andrea Makris and Jennifer Moore. And, Il Douchey’s over the madrasas story. And, Hume’s over finding weapons of mass destruction. And, for the gross ethical violations by Hume, Kampain Karl, O’Van Susteren.

    Myopia thy name is Tumbleweed!

  • The Real Royal King

    sarainitaly said:
    Did Mediaite cover it, because I didn’t see it?

    Well, if you didn’t see it, it must not have happened, Tumbleweed.

    Now, tell us about Sharia Law, again.

  • AngelPeters

    gordonbloyershow said:
    This all part of the lefts talking points to try to make anyone that tells the truth is some kind of extremist.
    The plan is not working because the American people see who the REAL extremists are.

    The American people are very divided. So they see nothing clearly.

  • Dave Richards

    Sorry Whoopi, O’Reilly never even came close to saying ALL Muslims.

    The problem with this story is the liberals/Regessives in this country believe that the Americans are to stupid to think for themselves.

    Political correctness run amuck.

  • Dave Richards

    The Real Royal King said:
    What a Kart ‘o Krap! I think we’re all still waiting for Bill-o’s apologies for Shawn Hornbeck, Andrea Makris and Jennifer Moore. And, Il Douchey’s over the madrasas story. And, Hume’s over finding weapons of mass destruction. And, for the gross ethical violations by Hume, Kampain Karl, O’Van Susteren. Myopia thy name is Tumbleweed!

    Nice talking points, moron. Keep up the good work.

  • Dave Richards

    Arkansas Steve said:
    Actually, I am sick & tired of this story.This entire mess started because Bill (whom I like) did not include the word “fanatic” in his description of those who murdered 3000 on 9/11. I would have included that word, but the size of this story is ridiculous.Which should he have said: “fanatic muslims” or “muslim fanatics” ?

    Well, we do know there are fanatic liberals.

  • Kitsune

    So, Whoopi chose to continue cashing paychecks rather than speaking her mind.

    Way to have principles, Whoopi.

  • http://www.libertarianism.com/ Jack Burns

    “If I Had Stayed, I Probably Would Have Been Fired”

    Really? That’s just terrible. That an media outlet, that would want to get the truth out to the masses and a proprietor of free speech would do such a thing. Just as Juan…

  • notsofast

    Then, you should have stayed, you racist!

  • writer

    Who do you think you are, Whoopi? Juan Williams?

  • The Real Royal Knig

    The unfortunate part of this story that few have reported on is Whoopi really meant it, she would have gotten fired had she stayed.

    In the green room she had been told by her bosses that she and Joy had to find a reason to storm off in an attempt to belittle Bill. If they didn’t, they would be fired.

    That’s the story that needs to be aired.

  • justanotherconservative

    i don’t know… it occurs to me that this whole thing was staged. what better way to raise the ratings?

  • justanotherconservative

    Big Eddie said:
    This is whyEurope is in serious trouble . A thing is what it is and not something else . Crazy Islamics will never stop until they’re in control . We will submit to them or die . Big Eddie says fight . Stop them now . No more Muslim students in the U.S . Study elsewhere . Those who are here , assimilate or leave . No more cab -ins , as in N.Y. No more footbaths in our airports . This land will not be conquered by Islamics or Mexicans or any one else . If we allow you in , you play by our rules ,

    i totally agree with you. but then, i usually do.

  • CAconservative

    The vast majority of Americans are not divided on this issue. They see it exactly the same way O’Reilly sees it. Whoopie Goldburg and Joy Behar saw a politically-correct opening to attack on and they took it, thinking most Americans would agree with them. Now their running around trying to justify their unjustifiable, unprofessional ranting. Toooo late, America has seen them for what they are. Two buffoons who should be behind the glass at a gas station, the only job their qualified for…maybe?!

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