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In reply to the discussion: Let's Shine Some Light On The Awfulness That Is Bill Maher [View all]Orrex
(64,207 posts)9. The linked article highlights some pretty unforgivable flaws IMO
When he's right he's somewhat amusing, but when he's wrong he's spectacularly wrong:
"I'm not suggesting we throw the transgendered under the bus, or discounting their struggle. It can't be easy finding pantyhose when you're 6'4''. But this is exactly the kind of culture war issue that rouses a certain type of voter out of their trailers on election day ... let's not die on this hill."
That comment alone is enough to sour me on him permanently, for example. Edit history
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Their opposition to the "purity card" is the liberal version of Trump supporters raging against
EffieBlack
Feb 2017
#11
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
There is a huge differnce between "that maybe some of the criticism you do hear is right"
amuse bouche
Feb 2017
#85
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
I've been watching his show since the Comedy Central days. Even after I got rid of cable
Guy Whitey Corngood
Feb 2017
#4
I don't watch him. Like Republicans should have condemned the trash talking Trump,
Jim Beard
Feb 2017
#52
Yes, I understand... He's obviously not for everyone and I'm not defending evertyhing he's said.
Fast Walker 52
Feb 2017
#40
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
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
It means some 14 year old boys are thinking about how great it would be to bang their teacher.
njhoneybadger
Feb 2017
#62
No--what I've done is a pretty good cross-examination of a pervasive attitude about rape.
msanthrope
Feb 2017
#91
Bill Maher types are pretty common in my circle of family, friends, and acquaintances...
hunter
Feb 2017
#65
He sucks. He was WAY too flirty w/Milo and his transphobia is a dealbreaker (nt)
FreepFryer
Feb 2017
#76
Some people here are ok with bigotry, misogyny and the down-playing of rape...
demmiblue
Feb 2017
#79