Originally Posted by Botnst

Isn't O'Rielly a commentator/editorialist rather than a reporter? The diference is profound. You don't expect an op/ed person to present objectivity, that isn't their job. They are there to present a could story or hawk a sellable opinion. If they don't sell stories and opinions, they don't have a job. Like Francken, Limbaugh, Goodman, Buckley, etc.

It's a misapplication to criticize any of them for bad reportage. That ain't their job and that ain't what makes them money.