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1. #146744
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:26 am, zb42 said:

   Dear Michelle,

   I’ve been a longtime reader of your blog, read Unhinged, loved it each time you hosted the Factor and believe that you should keep appearing on the Factor.

   Ok. We don’t know all the circumstances, but if you let a jerkoff like Geraldo keep you off the Factor, he wins. His agenda wins.

   Although articles, blogging and books are effective communication media, the Factor gave you an audience which you might not otherwise have.

   Case in point: the only thing my wife hears about you is the standard MSM garbage. But one Friday evening she had the opportunity to watch you on the Factor and she is reconsidering many of her opinions on immigration, not to mention her opinion of you: MM is so much different than I had heard! (No kidding!)

   MM you are a unique talent. But your uniqueness is dwarfed by the significance of your message. Illegal Immigration. Health Care. Supporting Our Troops. These are existential questions which our Nation.

   The number of pundits who are able to effectively communicate what conservatives believe AND get people to listen to them is fewer than one might imagine.

   An insincere apology and the threat of being sprayed by bodily fluids are a small price to pay to communicate the conservative message.

   Please reconsider your appearing on the Factor.

2. #146746
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:31 am, ajmontana said:

   soap,
   (although I love Ann too).

   She’s spoken for…

3. #146752
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:44 am, Boomer said:

   Michelle,

   The wife and I will miss you on the factor, but seeing you on Fox News segments from time to time will still be entertaining. I am a long time fan of your columns, books, and blog. Thanks for all the research you provide with links to allow each of us to make up our minds armed with the facts of any issue.

   Fox News and The Factor are quickly losing our household due to their downward Tabloid trend. Whorealdo is a spiteful attention monkey and will never be allowed on our television ever. I am with F15mech about your integrity to no longer work in a hostile environment in the same venue with a small minded spitting race baiter. For those of us who are serving or have served in the Military integrity is a very important core value. Without it you are nothing. Keep up the great work and stay safe.

4. #146753
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:47 am, ajmontana said:

   Here here Boomer.

5. #146754
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:48 am, ajmontana said:

   or is it Hear hear? lol

6. #146757
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:53 am, jrlingreenbay said:

   Picture this, if you will:

   Progressive commentator and blogger Arianna Huffington, a regular guest on political talk-shows, was threatened by Right-Wing Political Talk Show Host Sean Hannity during an interview with a prominent newspaper.

   During the interview, Hannity was asked about Huffington, to which he replied, ”
   Arianna Huffington is the most vile, hateful commentator I’ve ever met in my life. It’s good she’s in D.C. and I’m in New York,” Hannity sneers. “I’d spit on her if I saw her.”

   If THIS had been the case, there would have been protests in front of Fox News Headquarters, round-the-clock talk show vigils and calls for Hannity’s head on a platter.

   But …since Michelle is conservative and Geraldo is carrying the water for liberal causes such as illegal immigration, this was all just swept under the rug. Now the only story is how Michelle quit/was fired/ran away, etc… but never a supportive comment for a woman who was threatened by a vain a-hole like Geraldo. ( Maybe if he would have called her a ‘Nappy-Headed Ho’, someone would have rallied to her support….ehh…probably not ).

   It is truly a shame, and Michelle, you deserve much better. You are much more focused on the truly important stories, rather than the ‘Anna Nicoles’, ‘Lindsay Lohans’ or ‘OJ Simpons’ ( let’s not forget Al Capone’s Vault ).

   Kudos to you for standing on principle and not letting Fox, O’Reilly and Geraldo get the best of you on this.

   You are a gem. Keep up the great work

7. #146758
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:53 am, JHSII said:

   I’ve been pretty much expecting this for a while, especially ag Gerry Rivers seems unable to control himself and FOX has kept giving him more and more air time. I think FOX, and Bill have the same problem that the Republicans had before the last election – they reached the top and started to believe that they could ignore the people who put them there in order to reach out to the people who hate and despise them.

   With regards to reading the Digg stuff (and I am being polite by just describing it as “stuff”) I don’t need to – I’ve seen it all already aimed at Michelle before, and some of it aimed at me at various times.

   I would support a show like “The Real Story with Michelle Malkin” but I doubt it will ever happen. The people who could make it happen don’t want the truth. They couldn’t handle the truth.

8. #146760
   On October 16th, 2007 at 8:55 am, jrlingreenbay said:

   Oh, and by the way, where WAS Gloria Aldred, or whatever her name is, during all this? Isn’t she the ‘Women’s Champion’ for all causes where a woman has been threatened, harmed or wronged?

9. #146773
   On October 16th, 2007 at 9:20 am, laugrat said:

   It is disappointing that O’Reilly would allow Geraldo to behave in the manner he did towards Michelle. Geraldo has the right to his view on ‘open borders’ from Mexico – - but he was openly hostile and offensive to those that believe Americans have the right to enforce their laws and actually determine who is allowed into the US and who is not. Geraldo, and unfortunately the majority of our politicians in DC have made it clear that ‘crime does pay’. What a message to give millions of ‘new citizens’ to the US.

   It is not a right to come here, it is a privilege, just like it is in countries all over the world. Geraldo’s accusation of racism was offensive and per usual meant to discontinue the debate, not further it.

   I am not sure how being Mexican makes you a different race, but then the definition of race and racism and victimhood is in perpetual transition.

   I turn Fox off when Geraldo’s face appears.

10. #146777
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:22 am, Kevin from Ohio in Virginia said:

    Did you hear that Michelle is no longer able to appear on the O’Reilly Factor because she is underweight and too weak? If only we had some sort of state-sponsored health care, she would be getting the Twinkies that she so desperately needs!

11. #146778
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:26 am, SeniorD said:

    Ms. Malkin,

    Courage and poise in the face of specious, spewed ad hominem invective is a hallmark of your service to this country. Please, keep doing what you’re so talented at doing, there are others who will watch your back.

    As for the failed (and still failing) Mr. Rivers, I haven’t believed a word he has spoken since his first broadcast. Why start now?

12. #146785
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:32 am, Jim M. said:

    Whorealdo is a spiteful attention monkey

    That has to be the moniker of the day!

    Spiteful Attention Monkey = SAM

    Sam Rivera, Rivera I am…

13. #146815
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:49 am, Schweggie said:

    The funniest comment by far comes from far Left zealots who couldn’t possibly believe that I would walk away from more airtime since I am, of course, such a media whore.

    It’s called being principled, of course. But I know what you mean Michelle. They HATE the truth, so they hate you.

14. #146819
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:56 am, flutejpl said:

    I’m sorry to see that you are the one who has had to leave the Factor over the spit spat. I don’t have cable, but I’ve enjoyed seeing the clips on HotAir. The fact that it had to be you to stand on principle and quit says volumes about Bill O’Reilly and Fox, too. They had a grand opportunity to say, “Hey, we’re different than the rest!” by formally reprimanding or firing Geraldo. By doing nothing, they have instead become a bit more like the rest. Your TV appearances will be missed, but it’s clear you’ve made the right call.

    I’d love to see you get your own primetime show one of these days. Call it “HotAir on (the network bold enough to host it).” If MSNBS ever were to see the light regarding Keith Overbite, for instance, there’s a great spot, and their daily viewership total would triple. It’d be so worth watching that I might even have to get cable just for it.

    As for the guy who wishes you’d be hit by a truck… Even in silence, you manage to bring out the absolute worst from the other side. That’s quite a gift. Why do they fear you so much? Hmmm… perhaps it’s because, deep down, they know they can’t disprove you. I wanted to say “they know you’re right,” but that gives them too much credit.

    Keep up the good work. I’ll keep reading it.

15. #146822
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:57 am, jimwesty said:

    Courage and poise in the face of specious, spewed ad hominem invective is a hallmark of your service to this country

    Well said. After reading a good deal of the comments I don’t have anything to say. Geraldo is a putz and pandering fool; O’Reilly is not much better. I realize now that you were probably the only reason I watched the Factor — but enjoy your writing much more.

    Well done Michelle….

16. #146824
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:58 am, Verinder said:

    Michelle, I admire your principles. Geraldo is a nitwit and O’Reilly is a stuffed shirt. Good riddance to both of them.

17. #146835
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:07 am, pressto said:

    I thought you were made of stronger stuff and it just lets Mr. Rivera win with his name calling. Just remember the old phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.”

    I hope you reconsider and we get to see you again on the show.

18. #146866
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:32 am, zb42 said:

    I thought you were made of stronger stuff and it just lets Mr. Rivera win with his name calling….I hope you reconsider and we get to see you again on the show.

    @ #108

    Yo pressto. I, too, hopes that MM reconsiders appearing on the Factor, but I’m gonna say this once:

    THERE AIN’T STRONGER STUFF than MM.

    This woman has had her life and her family threatened for stating her positions.

    If only a fraction of conservatives had the BALLS that she had, we wouldn’t be putting out fires which shouldn’t have started in the first place.

19. #146871
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:35 am, walterc said:

    Ditto for pretty much what evryone else has said (don’t have time to read them all).

    Just be sure and let us know shows and times that you will be on.

    If FOX had any sense they’d put on a Malkin hour instead of that geraldo thing on Sunday nights.

20. #146873
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:35 am, Spacen said:

    I’m glad you’re leaving the show. I liked Bill for quite a while because he appeared to try and present the facts in a balanced manner. However, over time I saw that he really isn’t very fair and he is not very respectful. I have difficulty respecting a person who isn’t respectful of others.

    I think it would do you well to appear on other shows with a much softer tone and greater respect for the other side.

21. #146879
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:40 am, reddawg9 said:

    Michelle,
    I support your position 100%,even though I like to see more of you. In this crazy world, not too many people stand on moral ground and principle.

22. #146890
    On October 16th, 2007 at 10:49 am, Chuck said:

       illegitimi non carborundum

           )

23. #146912
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:15 am, Brian72 said:

    I will only add what I’ve been saying for a while on this topic. Bill O’Rielly is becoming very annoying to me. He follows “approval numbers” very closely, and adjusts some of his positions to maintain his so-called “independant” image that is very calculated. He does lambaste the libs, but when he sees that he’s being perceived as “right wing”, he attacks something to prove he’s not with the right. Very McCain-esque of him. The BigOilConspiracy stories he does, insisting that Iraq is a “disaster”, and his continued support of Geraldo, no matter how offensive he gets, while bashing Ann Coulter at the same time.

    If he can’t decide who’s more worthy of backing between Geraldo and Michelle, then I just cannot back him. Many of the other shows on FNC will benefit from Michelle’s participation. Now that the new Fox Business Network is up and running, there should be some open slots on FNC.

    If Roger Ailes is paying attention, he will give Michelle her own show. It’s about time.

    HotAir TV /w Michelle Malkin!
    We demand satisfaction!
    

24. #146927
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:25 am, JohnFLob said:

    Michelle: I am with you 100%. The personality of, and represented by, Geraldo Rivera is so infuriating that I change the channel whenever he is on the O’Reilly Factor.

    For what it is worth my evaluation of Geraldo is that his intellectual capacity, as displayed on television, is equal to the contents of Al Capone’s ’secret vault’ that Mr. Rivera so pompously opened on network television many years ago. His arguments are based in idealized emotions rather than facts or realism.

25. #146949
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:38 am, MrC_5150 said:

    Well, knock me over with a straw! Now stay away from both those scumbags. Forever. Hope to see you on CNN Headline with your own show. Right after Glenn Beck.

26. #146953
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:40 am, feebiebabe said:

    Michelle, you’ve got some thick skin there, girl. Keep it up, we are all behind you 100%!

    I am really disappointed in O’Reilly. He of all people should have been the first to hold Geraldo’s feet to the fire.

    They made their decision, they can live with it. Their loss!

27. #146955
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:47 am, Bogtrotter said:

    The O’rilly segments with you will not be missed much. I usually had to spend too much time trying to mentally filter out the rants as whoever else was on kept yakking over you in rude fashion. Hopefully future appearances on other shows will be better managed by the host. Better yet, you need your own show.

28. #146980
    On October 16th, 2007 at 12:20 pm, ed said:

    I will bet Ms Powers misses you.

29. #146985
    On October 16th, 2007 at 12:28 pm, Regulus said:

    I’d never consciously thought about it before, but since Michelle hasn’t been on the Facttor lately, I haven’t seen that particular program.

    I only made a point of watching when it was “The Malkin Factor.”

    Your choice is the Factor’s loss and ours. I’d hoped that Rivera’s apology on that progam, which I saw, would’ve been sufficient.

    You’ll be missed.

    Just do me a favor, Michelle, and try to give as much advance notice of when you’re going to be on other FNC program segments, hmm? You wouldn’t want to send a devoted fan into withdrawal rehab, would you…?

30. #147002
    On October 16th, 2007 at 12:50 pm, MrVIBEMAN said:

    Michelle, I agree with many other’s here. I would love to see you with your own show on FOX.

    I quit watching Bill O. a few months back during the Paris Hilton debacle. He kept saying ‘Why are people reporting on this!’, then he went right along and kept reporting it himself! That was enough for me.

    However, I view your site everyday (when I’m at work I’ve always got a browser window open on it.)
    

31. #147016
    On October 16th, 2007 at 1:10 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    My hubby said “I’m still sorry to see her leave the factor if only for our own selfish viewing purposes. Michelle was the most intelligent guest Bill had and we always looked forward to O’reilly’s vacations when she would guest host. I don’t think this hurts Michelle at all but it is a loss for factor viewers. I’m sure O’reilly will find she is irreplaceable.”

    I concur.

32. #147020
    On October 16th, 2007 at 1:13 pm, Etan said:

    Godspeed. Don’t stop blogging yet, we need you and your husband’s voice (Those in the middle will be crushed in the end…).

    Besides, O’Reilly and Gerry Rivers were in your way anyways, and knew it.

33. #147031
    On October 16th, 2007 at 1:23 pm, Laree said:

    Michelle,

    Spud is making my head spin, I don’t know why Spud is so fixated on you…he really likes to cover any and all Malkin news if it were Fox News, he would be breaking in with an “Alert”

    http://insidecable.blogsome.com/2007/10/15/malkin-talks-about-the-email/

34. #147074
    On October 16th, 2007 at 1:51 pm, stacman said:

    I don’t know what to say. I was going to post, then wasn’t going to post, then I was again. Well, now I will.

    While I’m sorry to see you go from your regular appearances on Fox, I suspected that your sudden absence had something to do with the handling (or should I say non-handling?) of the Geraldo crap. I didn’t e-mail to inquire, but I thought the reason would come out soon enough. Just in time too, because I keep checking back on Mondays to see if you’re there. If not, I go somewhere else because O’Reilly is getting to be too much to stomach for an entire hour. He seems to think very highly of himself these days. Even more so than before. Put Bill and Geraldo together and nausea sets in. Geraldo is such a hack, and I just don’t understand why he isn’t laughed out of newsrooms. Well, now I watch neither. The entertaining segments are becoming few and far between. I can’t even watch Hannity and Colmes anymore either. Hannity hasn’t changed his questions for guests in months. Alan? Well he personifies a constipated liberal, and I’d really like to knock that eyebrow right off his head.

    I honestly think that due to the ever growing size of O’Reilly’s ego, when he was forced to deal with the Geraldo incident, he had to side with Geraldo because he is of absolutely no threat to Bill. Consequently, I would imagine episodes with Michelle as the guest host drew a larger share. I know I never missed them. Then there was clamoring for a show of her own on Fox. Bill couldn’t have any of that since he’d likely be reassigned eventually. So his siding with Geraldo and not demanding his ouster, or forcing a sincere apology in turn forced Michelle’s hand. I certainly wouldn’t have stayed, nor would I expect you to. Your own show at Fox may come out of this. Management is not stupid there, so I expect them to pursue you before someone else grabs you (and you know they will). Your voice is too important, especially at this time because you, and less than a handful of others are the only people with a platform who don’t put up with the BS, and challenge every bit of it.

    We don’t have to worry about what will happen to you because you’ll be just fine. I’m sure there will be even more options than before. I will miss seeing your face almost daily, but I’ll also be looking forward to seeing you when you reappear even larger than before.

    Good luck!

35. #147147
    On October 16th, 2007 at 2:36 pm, omnipotent said:

    Geraldo is a PIG.

    O’Reilly is a WUS.

    Michelle, you are a DIAMOND!

36. #147238
    On October 16th, 2007 at 3:56 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Please, can you replace Olbermann on that dreadful football thing on NBC too?

37. #147318
    On October 16th, 2007 at 6:05 pm, 3Steps said:

    Not being a Factor Fan… I can’t say as I will ‘miss you’. I don’t watch it anyway.

    I can say that I think you will be better off walking away from it. You don’t need the stress or the BS. Jerry the mustached one is just a loser. If Fox had 2 cents of common sense they would dump him. And if they happened to give you your own show… weeeelllll

    Keep up the great work here on the blog. And try to let the great hate wave just wash over and not get to you. Sometimes some mental distance is what you need. Kudos to you for calling it quits.

38. #147328
    On October 16th, 2007 at 6:15 pm, mngirl said:

    I liked it when you hosted The Factor Michelle, and your appearances there.

    However, unrelated to the “spit” words, I have never been an admirer of Geraldo’s. I’ve never been able to figure out WHY Fox had him on the network.

    You only have to be married 2 or 3 times before you lose credibility with me, Geraldo’s been married FIVE times! That is just UGH. Okay there are about 10 other reasons I find him slimy but that is too long to list.

    So, I turn the station away from FOX when he comes on, I always have something else to do when his weekend shows are on and I can’t figure out why FOX keeps him!?

39. #147386
    On October 16th, 2007 at 7:43 pm, Crimsonfisted said:

    Geraldo should have been fired. The disappointment in Fox over this thing has lowered any respect I might have had for them. You are the only conservative my relatives agree is fair.

40. #147437
    On October 16th, 2007 at 9:32 pm, windbag said:

    It’s sad that it came to this, but it’s understandable on your part. Obviously, Geraldo’s personal belongings should be placed in a cardboard box and placed at the curb, but that didn’t happen. You took the high road. I hope that perhaps you’ll get your own show, as you’ve proven you’ve got the grit and wits to succeed. I don’t watch television, so I wouldn’t have ever noticed, but I’m sure those who do are sad to see you go.

41. #147495
    On October 16th, 2007 at 11:11 pm, scooter56 said:

    I’m sorry to see you gone from The Factor. I would have thought you would have stood your ground instead of just rolling over due to a threat of being spit upon as written in a print article (your always repeating much worse here). Being called vile would have bothered me much more than the spit threat but that’s just me. Neither would have caused me to take my toys and go home. What happened to the lion of a woman we always here about, the one who stands her ground, does not submit. Now we are left watching body language and trivia segments. Creepy. Be thankful they haven’t replaced you with Cindy Sheehan or even Sally Fields.

42. #152382
    On October 23rd, 2007 at 12:15 am, blacktygrrrr said:

    Ms. Malkin,

    You have always conducted yourself with dignity, and I say this as somebody who disagrees with you on one of your main signature issues.

    You sent me 2 emails, and they were very respectful in nature. Unless somebody hacks my computer, the content of those emails will stay and die with me.

    I have even improved the quality of my blog by observing your blog in terms of comments.

    I give commenters wide latitude, but do not allow profanity or personal attacks (unless the two people agree to duel, perhaps I am too lenient).

    I guess what I am saying I have learned from you, and am glad your site exists.

    Anyway, I honestly did not notice you had left O’Reilly, and hope that you and he patch things up, if patching is needed or required.

    Good luck in your endeavors, and much success to you.

    Respectfully,

    eric

    http://www.blacktygrrrr.wordpress.com

43. #152594
    On October 23rd, 2007 at 8:52 am, fiona said:

    Michelle, I have great respect for you & can understand your not wanting to work in an environment in which you were clearly treated very badly. However, there’s another way to look at this. Geraldo’s behaving like even more of a jerk than usual (the spit comment & the non-apology) has accomplished the very thing he’d undoubtedly been wanting: it succeeded in getting you off The Factor.

    Again, your decision is understandable, especially if there are extenuating circumstances.

44. #160974
    On November 1st, 2007 at 1:50 pm, Barry F. said:

    Michelle, I thorougly enjoyed watching you on The Factor. Truth be told, those were pretty much the only nights I tuned in, after seeing mention of your appearance posted on the blog.

    Any clear thinking person knows what Geraldo is, look at his shock show past and antics. You just keep up the common sense, conservative message and we will be there listening.

    Now, as a side note, I wouldn’t mind seeing you get your own news show on Fox of the evening. Our household would definitely be tuning in for the broadcast. Best wishes!

45. #407891
    On August 14th, 2008 at 7:09 pm, John the Libertarian said:

    Thanks for this, Michelle. Had been wondering for quite some time why you weren’t on the Factor and did notice the timing was right after the Geraldo dust up. Good for you for standing on principle!