Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, April 12, 2022

Episode Date: April 12, 2022

Black Lives Matter apologizes for another real-estate scandal, Philadelphia brings back the mask mandate, California proposes a 4-day work-week, Americans report more anxiety than any time in history. Plus, Bill's Message of the Day, happiness is the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bill O'Reilly here. Tuesday, April 12, 2022. You are listening to the O'Reilly update. Here's what's happening across our nation. Black Lives Matter apologizes for yet another massive real estate situation. Philadelphia bringing back the mask mandate. California proposes a four-day work week. Americans report more anxiety than ever before. Also ahead, working with the political opposition. Can you do it? But first, the Black Lives Matter organization issuing an apology after the group was caught using donations to purchase yet another mansion. The foundation posting an explanation on social media stating, quote, we know narratives like this cause harm to organizers doing brilliant work across the country.

We apologize for the distress. This has caused. cause to our supporters and those who work in the service of Black Liberation Daily, unquote. Now, BLM bought a Southern California property for $6 million. This adds to a Canadian property that might be as high as $8 million and three other properties in Los Angeles. By the way, BLM tried to disguise the latest purchase by setting up a corporation in Delaware. Health officials in Philadelphia,

reimposing the COVID-Mass mandate. Cases in Philly rising about 30% in the last week. The rules apply to public spaces, schools, daycare centers. Private businesses, however, can opt out, but only if employees and customers have been vaxed. Is this an overreaction? Most likely. Legislators in California proposing a four-day work week,

the bill would regulate all companies with more than 500 employees and slash the weekly schedule from 40 to 32 hours. Anything more would trigger mandatory overtime. Supported say the measure will increase quality of life. Critics believe it will put another financial burden on business in California. Survey from the American Psychological Association finds 87% of Americans now experience significant anxiety every day. Two-thirds say their personal stress level is at an all-time high. Another 54% suffer from loneliness. Biggest source of unhappiness right now, finances, and still COVID. In a moment, solving problems and helping people by being open-minded. Right back with that. Let's face it, the U.S. economy is under stress. National debt

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Again, that's 866-326-5576-5576 or text bill to 998899. Time now for the O'Reilly Update message of the day, me, Geraldo Rivera, and helping those who really need help. Putting aside all the unhappiness over politics and social disagreements, Americans should understand the concept that really is dividing. us. That is the pursuit of happiness. But what's that? Well, it's in the Declaration of Independence right after life and liberty. Those concepts are self-evident, the founders wrote. But the pursuit of happiness deal is a bit trickier. Essentially, it comes down to this. Government must set up a system whereby all citizens have an equal opportunity to develop their talents and seek success without hurting anyone else. Therefore, we the people all have a good chance to live

a prosperous life. That is the pursuit of happiness. British philosopher John Locke developed the concept way back in 1689. Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Benjamin Franklin bought Locke's vision and incorporated happiness safeguards into the Constitution. But many Americans are now unhappy with the pursuit situation. That's because there are many false roads on the happy map. Today, progressive and some liberal Americans believe the government should guarantee happiness by giving folks stuff. But in order to do that, the powers that be have to take from other citizens. That causes angst, which is in opposition to happiness. The federal government now spends trillions on giveaways and wants even more.

Traditional Americans believe it is the individual who is responsible for using our freedoms to succeed. With protections in place by law, conservatives do not think the government should make life harder for some groups by showing favoritism to other groups. so the left and the right face a huge chasm. A minority of Americans say the USA is an unjust country and always has been. They want a complete overhaul, and that fight has become bitter. Your humble correspondent believes America is a noble nation, but significant corruption is affecting our collective happiness.

There are far too many fanatics among us. and their actions can lead to oppression and suppression. Those things badly damaged the happy pursuit. The solution is for good people to work together in order to provide fairness and opportunity. But in order to do that, we have to see things clearly. Now, recently I gave the keynote address at a benefit for Geraldo Rivera's charity, Life's Work, W-O-R-C. For 50 years, Geraldo has raised money to help Americans with autism. And you know, if a person has autism, they obviously cannot pursue happiness at the same levels

that others can. Heraldo and I believe different things, but we work together to raise nearly a million dollars to help Americans who really need help. The government was not involved. If more Americans grasp the concept of individuals helping individuals, our country would rise and power and prosperity. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve that message by writing it.

If you'd like more honest news analysis, please visit Bill O'Reilly.com, where you can see me on television. In a moment, something you might not know. Power, politics, and the people behind the headlines. I'm Miranda Devine, New York Post columnist, and the host of the brand new podcast, Podforce One. Every week, I'll sit down for candid conversations

with Washington's most powerful disruptors, lawmakers, lawmakers, and even the president of the United States. These are the leaders shaping the future of America and the world. Listen to Podforce One with me, Miranda Devine, every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. You don't want to miss an episode. Now the O'Reilly Update brings you something you might not know. 161 years ago today, a band of rebel soldiers opened fire against northern troops stationed

at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. That skirmish started the bloodiest conflict in American history. The Civil War had begun. Here is the story. Tension between the states reached hysteria under President James Buchanan. Between 1857 and 61, old Buck, as he was called, did absolutely nothing as a nation disintegrated over slavery. At the time, four million captive Africans toiled on southern plantations. During Buchanan's tenure, seven states seceded from the Union. On his way out of office, Buck dumped the slavery situation into the lap of Abraham Lincoln. All hell broke loose just one month later. On April 12th, 1861, Confederate General Beauregard, attack Fort Sumter. President Lincoln then issued a

proclamation, calling for 75,000 union volunteers to quell the insurrection. The next four years would be the most catastrophic in the history of America. In its totality, the conflict was fought in 10,000 places, from Vermont to Arizona. More than 3 million Americans wage war, about 700,000 killed, another 50,000 civilians perished. Eleven major cities were reduced to rubble, including Atlanta, Richmond, and Charleston. The average income for white Southerners dropped to almost nothing, as Confederate money became worthless. The bloody affair officially ended on June 2, 1865, when the final Confederate brigade surrendered

to the Union Army. Sadly, the man who fought so hard to win the war would never see its conclusion. Less than two months before the final battle, Abraham Lincoln was shot dead in Washington. His last public appearance was exactly four years after the attack on Fort Sumter. Said Lincoln then, quote, We meet this evening not in sorrow, but in gladness of heart over the surrender of the insurgent army. This gives us hope of a speedy peace, unquote. For more incredible stories about the Civil War and the struggle to stave the Union,

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