More and more, Bill O'Reilly is becoming unhinged. Last month, on his syndicated radio show, he threatened a caller with legal action for mentioning the name Keith Olbermann.
O'REILLY: Orlando, Florida, Mike, go.CALLER: Hey Bill, I appreciate you taking my call.
O'REILLY: Sure.
CALLER: I like to listen to you during the day, I think Keith Olbermann's show --
O'REILLY: There ya go, Mike is -- he's a gone guy. You know, we have his -- we have your phone numbers, by the way. So, if you're listening, Mike, we have your phone number, and we're going to turn it over to Fox security, and you'll be getting a little visit.
HILL: Maybe Mike is from the mothership.
O'REILLY: No, Maybe Mike is going to get into big trouble, because we're not going to play around. When you call us, ladies and gentleman, just so you know, we do have your phone number, and if you say anything untoward, obscene, or anything like that, Fox security then will contact your local authorities, and you will be held accountable. Fair?
HILL: That's fair.
O'REILLY: So, just -- all you guys who do this kind of a thing, you know, I know some shock jocks. Whatever. You will be held accountable. Believe it.
We'll be right back.
Now I think Kieth Olbermann is a blowhard asshole, sophist elitist, but that doesn't give O'Reilly the right to threaten callers who simply mention his name with a visit from "Fox Security". That just sreams of Orwellian big brother doesn't it?
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