Heated Debate: Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera Go Head-to-Head on Casey Anthony Verdict

Following Casey Anthony's acquittal in her daughter's death Tuesday, Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera got into a very heated exchange about whether the verdict was fair.

Bill O'Reilly admits to being incredibly angry about the outcome of the case and wonders if Geraldo feels the same way. Rivera says, "You have to understand that I see this in two ways. I see it as a citizen and as a father—three of my five children are girls, as you know. I relate to this poor victim, to this child. I am absolutely scornful and feel a great sense of disdain for the accused, for the former accused, Casey Anthony. I think she clearly lied and did a lot of things here that were absolutely reprehensible, but there's a couple of things that people forget and that's where I think people have to understand now and be honest with themselves and figure a couple of things out. Number 1: There was not one bit of evidence that this mother ever in any way neglected or abused this child."

O'Reilly stops Rivera, arguing that Casey's failure to contact anyone in the 30 days that Caylee was missing constitutes neglect.

Geraldo says that according to photos, and videos, Casey Anthony was a good mother. Bill says, "Oh bull, this is so much bull I can't stand it. A good mother? How does a good mother go to a wet-body contest when her baby is missing. How does that happen?"

Geraldo contends that maybe Casey actions result from mental illness derived from so many years of abuse.

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[fattydomels]

Did you hear self-righteous Bill pick our candidates for us the other night? Butt kissing Perry, Romney and Bachmann as the only "electable" ones. Even though Ron Paul has tremendous support. Did anyone catch Bill using a poll of 54 total voters where they did not like Ron to distort perception about him? Meanwhile, FOX, CNN, and several other big name polls where thousands of people had voted showed Ron Paul winning. Bill chose to ignore them. Scared of Ron Paul, Bill? Stewart called you out!

[fattydomels]

Ron Paul is the only candidate that does not support a preemptive war on Iran that will turn into at least a decade long occupation, where we pay to build their country, schools etc. so the "favorite" corporations can profit. Israel is more than capable of handling Iran. Plus, we are still friends with them and fund them. Ron Paul has an impeccable voting record and no conservative has to worry about whether he will flip flop or not. Bring trillions of dollars home and save lives. Ron Paul 2012

[smhatnation11]

I like geraldo but he and bill look like two douche bags on this. Funny how geraldo was quick to cut charles mansons head off when it was proven he didnt lay a finger on anybody, and the ones who did are out of jail and charles is rotting in there.

[1986billyk]

Gerry is hitting the crack again LOL he's a bit off his fuckin rocker

[xsk8er987]

Hate yo admit it but o reilly is right

[hubbaman9885]

@hypnocil10 Geraldo actually has a backbone and isn't afraid to speak his mind. Even if it may be harsh, why can't anoyne understand that? I guess it is always different if it were a woman right? Nobody ever thinks that,

[JewcyArts]

@jrwhite21more then a fuckign retard they should be shot in the head aswell

[jrwhite21]

This woman was guilty as guilty gets, anyone presuming otherwise is a f'n retard.

[Ddstairclimber]

fuck bill oreilly

[SethGoTribe]

New Millenium Clowns

[singletonryan]

This is probably the only thing I'd ever agree with Bill O Reilly on.... other than that he's a dumb bitch.

[Hotchilipepprz4]

@fattydomels The polls can be changed. But the fact is Ron Paul doesnt have as much support as some others. Its just that His supporters are unbelieveably dedicated.