I respect O'Reily as an intelligent, educated, experienced man with a long history in reporting, and a man of character with a passionate dedication to his moral/ethical belief system using his position to advocate as a news commentator (which he has presented himself as, by the way, not a primary journalist) to advocate for the right & against the wrong, as best he understands it, to hopefully make the world a better place.
I respect that. I think that's what many men & women of integrity would like to do.
Given that he has strong opinions & presentation, some people who don't share them won't like them.
I agree with him on quite a bit, & disagree with him on some things.
I've seen a segment or two where the guest did not, in my opinion, have adequate time & opportunity to fully present his/her ideas/position. I think most segments are reasonable, but that there have been some exceptions.
I believe his voice contributes to the public discourse generally in a positive way.
Hi-lighting wrist-slap sentencing for child molestation atrocities is a good example.
Richard.