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Bettie

(17,230 posts)
7. He's a mixed bag
Mon Feb 27, 2017, 09:18 AM
Feb 2017

he's right a lot, he's wrong not quite as often.

He is really funny a lot of times.

I say we keep him, flaws and all.

Nope...I adore Bill amuse bouche Feb 2017 #1
Yes, his fans always play the "purity" card Orrex Feb 2017 #6
Their opposition to the "purity card" is the liberal version of Trump supporters raging against EffieBlack Feb 2017 #11
No, you're spinning it to favor Maher at the expense of reality. Orrex Feb 2017 #15
When you play "devil's advocate" are you going to offend people? yallerdawg Feb 2017 #29
That's not devil's advocacy. Orrex Feb 2017 #31
You missed my point EffieBlack Feb 2017 #38
Oh. Sorry. Orrex Feb 2017 #43
His writers produce some good comedy for him, but he is deeply sick re: women and Muslim humans. n/t Judi Lynn Feb 2017 #83
I've been a fan of his for years but lately I can't stomach his show ebbie15644 Feb 2017 #59
Gee, I wonder why? Could it be bullshit myths like "Liberals demand purity!" kcr Feb 2017 #8
So it's a "No True Scotsman" fallacy? Goblinmonger Feb 2017 #37
No, this isn't a No True Scotsman fallacy kcr Feb 2017 #39
There is a huge differnce between "that maybe some of the criticism you do hear is right" amuse bouche Feb 2017 #85
What is it you like about him? RedWedge Feb 2017 #12
I like the fact that republicans hate him and call him a raging asshole amuse bouche Feb 2017 #82
He's an imperfect human being Dem2 Feb 2017 #18
Exactly. Such a shame they can't see it amuse bouche Feb 2017 #20
These aren't minor flaws Orrex Feb 2017 #30
He's not in a "tent", he's just a crude comedian Dem2 Feb 2017 #41
You mean like Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert? Crunchy Frog Feb 2017 #72
+1 putitinD Feb 2017 #90
Right on. No one's perfect Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #36
agreed Mr Dixon Feb 2017 #49
Bill Maher is a raging asshole who I happen to agree with on some issues. Tommy_Carcetti Feb 2017 #2
On some things he's a raging asshole (his Islam stance), but he's our asshole. I say keep him. brush Feb 2017 #5
Maher is quite frequently very funny, but he is an ass. Maru Kitteh Feb 2017 #3
I've been watching his show since the Comedy Central days. Even after I got rid of cable Guy Whitey Corngood Feb 2017 #4
He's a mixed bag Bettie Feb 2017 #7
The linked article highlights some pretty unforgivable flaws IMO Orrex Feb 2017 #9
Are we talking about "speech" or "public policy"? kentuck Feb 2017 #10
I like me some "awful" Bill Maher once a week ksoze Feb 2017 #13
Interestingly... Orrex Feb 2017 #27
Just don't watch him - your Maher witch hunt is maddening ksoze Feb 2017 #45
I don't watch him. Like Republicans should have condemned the trash talking Trump, Jim Beard Feb 2017 #52
he frustrating at times but far from awful, sometimes he's brilliant Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #14
Did you read the linked article? Orrex Feb 2017 #16
Yes, I understand... He's obviously not for everyone and I'm not defending evertyhing he's said. Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #40
Sorry...I'd rather have his voice against Trump than not have it......... Bengus81 Feb 2017 #17
Did you read the linked article? Orrex Feb 2017 #21
Don't forget his anti-vaxx advocacy. Archae Feb 2017 #19
Yes, that's another important point Orrex Feb 2017 #23
I like Bill and disagree with you. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #22
Did you read the linked article? Orrex Feb 2017 #24
Chill Out-You're Irritating Stallion Feb 2017 #26
Post removed Post removed Feb 2017 #28
I saw one of the show where he brought this up. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #46
I like Bill. No, I don't agree with everything he says. logosoco Feb 2017 #25
You really made some great points. Kimchijeon Feb 2017 #50
Maher depends more on vulgarities instead of nuance. I've never liked the Beavis & Butthead crowd. randome Feb 2017 #32
I am a South Park fan my self...not the poop show though...there are limits! Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #47
Something can always be said about pushing the envelope with outrageousness. randome Feb 2017 #51
I don't think maher's show does that. Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #53
Christine 'I'm not a witch!' O'Donnell? bravenak Feb 2017 #57
thanks...too lazy to look it up... Demsrule86 Feb 2017 #81
1. I read the article so don't ask. 2. His horribleness Exultant Democracy Feb 2017 #33
Bill Maher is not our enemy.....nt HAB911 Feb 2017 #34
Pathetic...ain't it ? amuse bouche Feb 2017 #42
Thanks for posting... SidDithers Feb 2017 #35
Bill Maher is fine.... qdouble Feb 2017 #44
Replace "Maher" with "Trump" EffieBlack Feb 2017 #48
He is messed up. Always has been. bravenak Feb 2017 #54
Thanks you for sharing this. Laffy Kat Feb 2017 #68
Yep. He is prettydisgusting but I try my best to like him. Its hard bravenak Feb 2017 #86
I like Bill Maher. You know where he stands, agree or not. He doesn't sugar coat the facts. n/t Lil Missy Feb 2017 #55
Obviously you were never a 14 year old male njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #56
What the heck does that mean? nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #60
It means some 14 year old boys are thinking about how great it would be to bang their teacher. njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #62
So, this is your defense to rape? nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #64
No, Its how I was when I was 14 njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #66
Right....14. Maher is not 14. And surely you've matured to the point of msanthrope Feb 2017 #71
Is it your understanding that all rape in the legal sense is equally njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #73
"all rape in the legal sense?" Can you expand on what you mean by that? msanthrope Feb 2017 #74
You remind of Victor Hugo's character Javert njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #75
We aren't talking about the theft of bread, but of rape. And look, msanthrope Feb 2017 #80
No, I never morally or legally defended the teacher's actions. njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #87
No--what I've done is a pretty good cross-examination of a pervasive attitude about rape. msanthrope Feb 2017 #91
Could I ask what that pervasive attitude about rape is? njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #92
If reading your own posts doesn't answer that for you, I can't help you. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #93
He allows a variety of viewpoints to be discussed in an entertaining way MrPurple Feb 2017 #58
How awful it is to allow people to express varying viewpoints njhoneybadger Feb 2017 #61
His good far outweighs his bad Cosmocat Feb 2017 #63
Bill Maher types are pretty common in my circle of family, friends, and acquaintances... hunter Feb 2017 #65
Thank you for sharing this. It was a very interesting article. NurseJackie Feb 2017 #67
I only got about half way through this week's show. Crunchy Frog Feb 2017 #69
What I like about him is.. coco22 Feb 2017 #70
He sucks. He was WAY too flirty w/Milo and his transphobia is a dealbreaker (nt) FreepFryer Feb 2017 #76
i would have thought we had bigger fish to fry dembotoz Feb 2017 #77
He's an a-hole, but he's also a comedian, ecstatic Feb 2017 #78
Some people here are ok with bigotry, misogyny and the down-playing of rape... demmiblue Feb 2017 #79
Obviously, you've never read a Polanski thread here. Revolting. nt msanthrope Feb 2017 #84
Maher is great.eom Rustyeye77 Feb 2017 #88
no thanks. n/t miyazaki Feb 2017 #89
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