I think he makes purposefully provocative statement because he is one of the thick headed people when it comes to war and believes what he says. Any people who opposes the war or gives negative preview of war, he has a habit of saying anti american which i don't like. I have the same reason as Loote's for watching  the show every day expect the starting part how i used to hate him, and it is surprising at least for me how he has been staying neutral in this presidential candidate election.  Right now i can stand Oreilly  over Hannity.