Bill O’Reilly’s No Spin News and Analysis - The O'Reilly Update, December 24, 2022

Episode Date: December 24, 2022

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Bill O'Reilly here. You are listening to the weekend edition of the O'Reilly Update. How much do you know about Jesus, the Nazarene? Some historical facts. Five BC, Jesus was born. Four BC, Jesus, Mary, Joseph traveled west to avoid persecution from King Herod, and then eventually return to Israel. 8 AD, Jesus visits the temple in Jerusalem as a boy. 25 AD, Jesus is baptized by John the Baptist and begins his ministry. 26 AD, Jesus gains a major following for some reason which we will discuss. 27 AD, Jesus delivers his sermon on the Mount.

28 AD, Jesus returns to Jerusalem with his disciples, where he is crucified by the Romans as an insurrectionist. Now, you may remember that I wrote a book called Killing Jesus, a history of the Nazarene. No religion in the book. Our research took us to Israel, where the government opened its historical files on that period of time, which were a tremendous help. And then we went to Italy in the archives there to get the Roman records of what happened to Jesus as the Romans were occupying Palestine, that's what it was called then, and kept meticulous records. Now, the number one thing that I found out as not only an author,

a historian, but as a human being, is that Jesus of Nazareth was doing something that began to attract thousands of people to hear and see him. Now, in killing Jesus, we don't have any miracles. How could we? They have to be documented by physicians, and there is no record of that. However, the Roman and Jewish spies, which were following Jesus around because both the Sanhedron in Jerusalem, the Jewish authorities, and Pilate to some extent, were worried about these big crowds. Those spies reported miraculous hearings, and that's where the miracles in the New Testament come from. So bottom line on Jesus of Nazareth is that he, a poor stone cutter, became the most famous person who ever lived.

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, newsmakers, and even the president of the United States. States. These are the leaders shaping the future of America and the world. Listen to Podforce 1 with me, Miranda Devine, every week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. You

don't want to miss an episode. Time now for the O'Reilly Update. Message of the day, a fractured America. In the run-up to the Civil War, Americans divided themselves into two tribes. The first championed by Abraham Lincoln swore fidelity to the Constitution, believing the federal government and Supreme Court had the ultimate say in how we the people were governed. The second tribe led by General Robert E. Lee rejected Lincoln. It said that the individual states should hold policy power, and if some states wanted to enslave human beings, they had a right to make that decision. after tribe number two was defeated in the Civil War,

bitterness and prejudice lingered, but American authority was clear. Washington ran the show. And so it was that our nation came together to defeat powerful enemies in World War I and two, as well as unite against the murderous jihad. Not much dissent in those areas. We were one tribe. But now in 2022, we are back to tribal division on a significant scale. The midterm election in November went against almost all historical precedent.

President Biden and the Democrats are presiding over a troubled economy, the collapse of U.S. border security, and a vicious rise in violent crime that is harming urban Americans at a frightening clip. Thus, the Dems should have been routed on election day. They were not. It was stunning. After extensive historical analysis, here is my conclusion. America is changing fast spurred on by personal division. We are back to the 1850s. There are two Americas now. The first we'll call tribe number one. These are traditional folks who generally follow the rules and believe America remains the land of opportunity. They purchase homes,

invest in financial markets, support robust education. They generally accept the pathway their parents followed. They buy into capitalism and the belief that the USA is essentially a generous noble nation. Tribe number two sees it dramatically differently. Driven by a progressive vision, they believe America is flawed and always has been. They want to overthrow the white male dominated power structure and replace it with a powerful central government which will redistribute income and dictate almost all policy from Washington. The second tribe largely rejects self-reliance and competition, preferring guaranteed outcomes dictated by liberal entitlements. Many members of this tribe have little stake in the current system, believing it is rigged. In short, they have no chance

to live in Beverly Hills, so why bother embracing an unfair playing field? Tear it down. Tribe number two generally dismisses American tradition and wants a brave new world built on central government, financial, and lifestyle guarantees. The truth is, the progressive movement is now growing faster than the traditional crew, and they will never vote Republican. no matter how bad things get in the country. That's what we're facing, a divided America. I'm Bill O'Reilly. I approve the message by writing it. If you'd like more honest news analysis and it's smart as well,

please visit Bill O'Reilly.com where you can find my book, Killing the Legends, great Christmas and Hanukkah gift, in a moment something you might not know. Hey, it's Sean Spicer from the Sean Spicer Show podcast, reminding you to tune into my show every day to get your daily dose inside the world of politics. President Trump and his team are shaking up Washington like never before, and we're here to cover it from all sides, especially on the topics the mainstream media won't. So if you're a political junkie on a late lunch or getting ready for the drive home, new episodes of the Sean Spicer Show podcast drop at 2 p.m. East Coast every day. make sure you tune in. You can find us at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast. Now, the O'Reilly Update brings you something you might not know. Despite high inflation and looming recession, Americans will spend more than $800 billion on gifts. The average household forking over

$2,000 on presents, but for the ultra wealthy, that figure can reach six figures. Here are the most expensive Christmas presents of the year, according to Rancor magazine. Number five, trousseau linens. The luxury set from France includes bed sheets, a blanket cover, towels, two pillowcases, and dinner napkins. Total price, $55,000. Have a good sleep. Next, the G1 glass pool table. The billiard table is made from futuristic.

last and is entirely transparent, it weighs 900 pounds, requires daily cleaning, and costs $74,000. Number three, the 100th anniversary Maserati sports car. Celebrate a century of insanely expensive automobiles with your own Maserati SQ4. Only 100 were made. The two-door sedan will set you back $100,000. Number two, a connoisseur's vault from Austria. The item is labeled the most luxurious form of home protection. The vault features three separate temperature-controlled safes. You walk in and you get in using fingerprint access.

It's designed to protect watches, fine wine, cigars, and jewelry. I'm not sure whether a Maserati can fit in there. total cost of the vault, $180,000, so you will have less cash to put in it. And finally, the most expensive gift this year, your own brand of perfume. A company called House of Creed designs custom fragrances for men, women, and children. The purchase includes a trip to Paris where you can work with odor consultants to craft your perfect scent. A few months later, you receive a 14-carat gold box containing one liter of perfume, all for the price of $490,000.

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