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I saw it, and he's wrong. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #2
Their support of Trump is perfectly rational, from their perspective Spider Jerusalem Nov 2020 #9
Undoubtedly some, but many are just left behind and only one party OnDoutside Nov 2020 #36
Thanks. Not getting into this debate (right now, anyway,) elleng Nov 2020 #58
Nah, it's the racism, not "economic anxiety" Spider Jerusalem Nov 2020 #82
If I understand you, I agree. It's not a good idea to describe everyone in a group the same way. n LAS14 Nov 2020 #113
Got it. elleng Nov 2020 #115
I have boiled it down to this; one group believes dems will take their guns yankeepants Nov 2020 #52
I think the one big thing we can do to over come it is to court the youth vote Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #25
The problem with this is ,though, that quite often the youth doesn't vote. octoberlib Nov 2020 #39
Easy to understand: no_hypocrisy Nov 2020 #3
This. They don't care if they burn it down, as long as they are on top Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #16
could you tell us what he said? Skittles Nov 2020 #4
Video: Dr. Strange Nov 2020 #15
Amen! More common sense from Bill Maher than I hear from half the Democrats I know. Binkie The Clown Nov 2020 #48
I agree completely oswaldactedalone Nov 2020 #53
Is there a Democratic website that is more in line with our thinking? I find here doc03 Nov 2020 #68
I just hope it doesn't take more losses marlakay Nov 2020 #123
The Dems made net gains in the Senate muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #127
So you say the Democratic party doesn't have any common sense in it? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #71
The poster's sister didn't come up with a term like "defund the police", or Blue_true Nov 2020 #90
Anyone who voted for Trump is clearly fine with street protests muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #93
Why counter protest a gathering of whiny losers? That is my point. Blue_true Nov 2020 #97
Right, so it was a waste of time. Nothing to do with how people vote. muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #99
The violence that took place with our people there influences voters. Blue_true Nov 2020 #102
If there were no counter-protesters, the message would be "everyone agrees with Trump" muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #104
No, the message would be whiny people making a spectacle of themselves. nt Blue_true Nov 2020 #105
Been said forever that Dems/Libs look inside for root causes, wingnuts look outside blaming others. UTUSN Nov 2020 #107
I somewhat agree with his point, but disagree that Dems didn't win bigger entirely BECAUSE of that. coti Nov 2020 #89
Screw Bill Maher Ridin4Biden Nov 2020 #5
The truth will set you free. But first it will really piss you off. Binkie The Clown Nov 2020 #10
He's a wanker. And has an overinflated sense of his own importance. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #20
I find myself agreeing with him quite often. What does that make me? nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2020 #26
You get to choose. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #31
Lol wcast Nov 2020 #81
Yes..typical armchair politician. Lots of stories...NO ideas or solutions Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #27
I see we've already found a topic for the post-Trump DU to shout and scream about. nt Binkie The Clown Nov 2020 #33
Lol, thanks for your informative post! USALiberal Nov 2020 #76
Maher is right. His argument is 'common sense'. 'Defund the police' defies common sense. empedocles Nov 2020 #6
"Defund the police" alone did not motivate Trump voters. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #8
64% oppose the Defund movement. That's the middle that largely determine winners. empedocles Nov 2020 #19
Show me the Democrat or Democratic platform that called for Defunding the Police. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #21
Platform? That's a real vote bloc mover. Lot of politics is about who doesn't like who. empedocles Nov 2020 #30
Exactly...the pukes pushed that..not us. uneducated voters that would not have voted dem anyway Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #32
Maher, and many others, have made the point of dismissing 48% of voters - and empedocles Nov 2020 #45
How about this ? OnDoutside Nov 2020 #43
Specifically, she wanted a decrease in the NYC police budget from $6bn to $5bn muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #75
If you are only a headline reader, all you would then see is Dems OnDoutside Nov 2020 #83
Which would mean Maher and the DUers who agree with him are wrong. muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #91
I think the widespread reaction to the George Floyd murder shows OnDoutside Nov 2020 #124
Paul Krugman has interesting comments of this sort of thing OnDoutside Nov 2020 #135
There were more Q republicans who won seats wellst0nev0ter Nov 2020 #47
It doesn't matter that we de-emphasized it and refined its meaning to something sensible. gulliver Nov 2020 #106
Cori Bush called for it Polybius Nov 2020 #147
It likely kept some of the people who didn't vote on the sidelines. Blue_true Nov 2020 #94
It wasn't the Dems pushing it. It was an unfortunate statement, the right grabbed hold of that Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #13
Some Dems did push it. EllieBC Nov 2020 #17
AOC on video, was all over fox, etc. empedocles Nov 2020 #24
Yes, it doesn't need to be part of a platform for the RW to weaponize it. OnDoutside Nov 2020 #50
There are mixed motive involved. Hard to believe any of the Defund people empedocles Nov 2020 #56
It's largely that they don't care if it fucks the Democratic Party, all the better if it does. This OnDoutside Nov 2020 #65
Please define common sense. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #40
Repukes need a group or principles to project hatred onto SheltieLover Nov 2020 #7
I watched.. Typical Maher...not impressed. Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #11
Maher isn't for Pepsi either occupant Nov 2020 #12
He is sooooo right!! It's hard to face the truth demosincebirth Nov 2020 #14
Name one democrat who has said Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #28
You picked one that eight billion people agree with. demosincebirth Nov 2020 #49
Not an answer Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #57
Ok, I have heard that said, but I don't know who said it...eom demosincebirth Nov 2020 #63
Yes it's been said by republicans Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #64
It was not a elected Democratic party member, it was some Celerity Nov 2020 #125
Totally agree. That New Rules segment was hard to hear beaglelover Nov 2020 #18
What democrats have said Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #29
Thinking that every election loss is always our fault or something we said or didn't say leads to... Yavin4 Nov 2020 #34
THIS. And then when we win it's the same damn criticism. "Oh noes! Dems almost lost!" ancianita Nov 2020 #41
Fuck Bill Maher. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2020 #22
+1 KT2000 Nov 2020 #51
Seconded. He's so full of himself Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2020 #69
This is the only acceptable answer. MrsCoffee Nov 2020 #114
It was filled with right wing talking points Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #23
Is it this part? mahina Nov 2020 #35
Bill Maher and Joe Rogan veer into Alex Jones' lane.. LessAspin Nov 2020 #37
That will piss off many but in this case he is totally doc03 Nov 2020 #38
I don't think he's right entirely. I thought it assumed that we're the party of every single In It to Win It Nov 2020 #60
Totally right? Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #77
When Maher has ppl the likes of Steve bannon on and gives him a platform to spout lies Thekaspervote Nov 2020 #42
I saw it. I thought it ignored other factors. In It to Win It Nov 2020 #44
In typical Maher fashion, he goes a little overboard, but the totality of his point is correct. Drunken Irishman Nov 2020 #46
You are correct. "It's hard to crack a hard skull." demosincebirth Nov 2020 #59
Bill is right on this. Music Man Nov 2020 #54
Damn good post MM. dhill926 Nov 2020 #67
What democrats defended looting? Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #74
I'm not talking about mainstream Democratic politicians, necessarily. Music Man Nov 2020 #80
But Maher was talking about the Democratic Party Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #95
X1000 BlueIdaho Nov 2020 #112
For me, it wasn't defending looting, but observing that white people seem to care more about shrike3 Nov 2020 #116
One thing that Maher consistently does is conflate, the culture war narrative. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #55
Some people here like to say this and that about Maher. We could all do that. empedocles Nov 2020 #62
I won't pretend to know what all Democrats have said or not said on the 'Defund' issue In It to Win It Nov 2020 #70
That was one part of his argument. Which you obviously agree with since you keep harping on it. Caliman73 Nov 2020 #88
He is right edhopper Nov 2020 #61
my brother is a republicam. he hates trump, but voted for him, because RRRRRRR. BUT! pansypoo53219 Nov 2020 #66
The woke stuff and cancel culture isn't the whole story, but it's part of it Azathoth Nov 2020 #72
When you see the Hegelian dialectic being dispensed of on college campuses misanthrope Nov 2020 #120
Bill Maher is right.... quickesst Nov 2020 #73
It's nuts how so many here are incapable of hearing criticism at all ansible Nov 2020 #86
you are correct of course quickesst Nov 2020 #118
It's not valid criticism though qdouble Nov 2020 #133
That's the same stuff he's been selling Blecht Nov 2020 #78
Maher loves parroting right wing talking points Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #79
73 MIllion + right now andym Nov 2020 #84
Maher was right on a couple of points. nt Progressive Jones Nov 2020 #103
I wouldn't describe it as misguided JI7 Nov 2020 #130
Maher likes to attack Democrats moondust Nov 2020 #85
He also likes right wing talking points Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #96
I always overestimate the intelligence of electorate and always wind up disappointed MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #87
He's mostly right BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #92
And the Republicans have QAnon supporting *representatives* muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #98
No that is the point Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #101
actually it is the point BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #108
But Maher didn't make that distinction Dem4Life1102 Nov 2020 #122
It's the logic of an abuser qdouble Nov 2020 #134
Utterly nonsensical. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #146
Maher, and others, forget that there has been a demonization of Democrats since I was young shrike3 Nov 2020 #117
To take one example the hockey player he mentioned dsc Nov 2020 #100
It doesn't appear he was ordered to apologize Azathoth Nov 2020 #119
so under your logic if he had killed the kid, raped the kid, dsc Nov 2020 #136
May I ask you a question? Yavin4 Nov 2020 #145
Democrats need to remember that they are both a ruling party and an opposition party Klaralven Nov 2020 #109
The "strategy vs morality" argument will always be there. One is pointless w/o the other. lindysalsagal Nov 2020 #110
If Maher isn't making millions off splitting up Democrats, he ought to be. Paladin Nov 2020 #111
He donated 3 million dollars to get Democrats elected, Obama's reelection campaign and 2018 betsuni Nov 2020 #129
He's done 10 times that, in damage to our party. Paladin Nov 2020 #137
It's his usual schtick and I think it's too easy. meadowlander Nov 2020 #121
I would say focus more on economic issues that can help Jspur Nov 2020 #126
No , everything that has happened in the last few years and even for last decades shows this isn't JI7 Nov 2020 #131
Yes, not about policy. betsuni Nov 2020 #132
Good news, everyone! Scott Atlas has told the people to "rise up", so the Republicans have lost. muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #128
Exactly. Republicans can get away with the craziest bullshit and never have to pay a price Yavin4 Nov 2020 #141
Bill is absolutely correct AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #138
What bit of "common sense" are you thinking of? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2020 #144
I agree with Bill on this Johnny2X2X Nov 2020 #139
Do you really think if that were to happen that Democrats would win the White working class? Yavin4 Nov 2020 #140
Yes, Dems should be winning white working class voters every election Johnny2X2X Nov 2020 #142
This is where you and Maher are dead wrong. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #143
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