Bill O'Reilly (3:32)

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Caller/Listener (6:07)

As for Iran battle strategy should not be discussed.

Bill O'Reilly (6:13)

That's foolish. And no one knows how long the conflict will last. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. You can reach me billor.com, billoriley.com, name

Caller/Listener (6:28)

in town if you wish to opine. I was going to the mail. Bill Phillips, Milford, Connecticut.

Bill O'Reilly (6:34)

Hey, Bill, it seems military phase.

Caller/Listener (6:35)

The operation is going well. Objective seems to be within reach. Concerns me is the lack of powerful opposition leader capable of transforming the government of Iran. How do you see it? I don't see it. I don't know who's in there. That's for the CIA to you know and they're not going to tell me. So the ayatollah's son is there. He's not going to be there long. They got to get the theocrates out. The civilians run that government. Vicki is a concierge member on the message board. I reread chapter 10 of Confronting Evil about the Ayatollah Khomeini. Highly recommend because all Americans need to know about Persian Iranian history.

Bill O'Reilly (7:17)

Look, it's I got Putin on the

Caller/Listener (7:20)

COVID I got the ayatollah on the COVID I mean this is very relevant to today. Jesse James, Venice, Florida. Okay, Bill, can you share any info on the real reason Kristi Noem was fired? It's obvious, Jesse. She made a bad situation worse in Minnesota. That's why whenever you have violence that includes federal agents and tamp it down, she didn't do it.

Bill O'Reilly (7:50)

She made it worse by her rhetoric.

Caller/Listener (7:54)

Out. Joey Avalone, Arizona, the Democratic Party is in such disarray. Why are so many people predicting they're going to win the midterms? It's a Trump vote vote up or down. People aren't voting for the Democrats. They're voting for or against Trump. Joey, very important you know that. John Rounds, Prineville, Oregon. It's clear to me our politicians loyalties lie with the party first, country second, constituencies and third. I'm not going to argue with that. A lot of craven word of the day, craven politician, no doubt in a

Bill O'Reilly (8:33)

moment, something you might not know.

Caitlin Becker (8:37)

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Bill O'Reilly (9:03)

Now the O'Reilly update brings you something you might not know. 23 years ago today, one of America's most popular bands alienated half of the country while touring England. Their comments enraged millions back home as a country prepared for war in Iraq. Here is the story behind the Dixie Chicks. The group featuring three female country musicians formed in Dallas, 1989. They had a series of hits during the 90s, quickly became one of America's most successful acts. On March 10, 2003, lead singer Natalie Maines addressed a sold out crowd in London. The performance took place nine days before the invasion of Iraq. Said Maine's quote, just so you know, we're on the good side with y'. All. We do not want this war, this violence, and we're ashamed that the president of the United States is from Texas, unquote. Well, the backlash was immediate and severe. Many radio stations wouldn't play the Chicks songs any longer and callers phoned in demanding a boycott. President George Bush the Younger said this.

George W. Bush (10:31)

I mean, the Dixie Chicks are free to speak their mind. They can say what they want to say. And just because they shouldn't have their feelings hurt is because some people don't want to buy their records when they speak out. I mean, you know, Freedom is a two way street.

Bill O'Reilly (10:45)

Four days later, Ms. Maines issued an apology. Quote, as a concerned American citizen, I apologize to President Bush because my remark was disrespectful. I feel that whoever holds that office should be treated with the utmost respect, unquote. And here's something else you might not know. The Dixie Chicks are now known simply as the Chicks. The women dropped the word Dixie during the George Floyd protests in 2020 because of its alleged ties to slavery. Politically correct to the end, right, chicks? Back in a moment. Thank you for listening to the O'Reilly update. I am Bill O'Reilly. For more news and honest analysis, please go to billoreilly.com no spin, just facts. And always looking out for you.

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