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Sympthsical

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43. Maher is critical of Democrats sometimes. Sometimes pointedly so.

Sat Jan 16, 2021, 11:28 AM

Jan 2021

Which I'm totally fine with. Sometimes the party deserves criticism. I don't always agree with him. His perilously close to anti-vaxx stuff really bothers me. But, he says what I'm thinking a lot of the time.

If you want to live in a bubble and never have your beliefs challenged or criticized, the guy isn't for you. You can tell he reads conservative news, blogs, opinion, etc. So do I. I think that's a good thing. It's important to know how the other side is viewing the world. It's important to be in that part of the conversation. Some people seal off into their world of I'm Always Right and can't abide anyone saying boo to it.

That's not me. That's not Maher. And even if I don't agree with him all the time, I'm glad people like him are out there. Liberal Democrats who aren't blind to their own side's faults.

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Worst Bill Maher ever [View all] TheDemsshouldhireme Jan 2021 OP

BillyBoy and his gargantuan ego have been on a steady decline for years. NoMoreRepugs Jan 2021 #1

Such a self aggrandizing creep... Thekaspervote Jan 2021 #2

Glad I didn't see it Blue Owl Jan 2021 #3

Who? onecaliberal Jan 2021 #4

What did you expect? jcgoldie Jan 2021 #5

I thought it was possible. maxsolomon Jan 2021 #21

He wears me out redstateblues Jan 2021 #6

Thanks for the summary. I absolutely won't watch him anymore. Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #7

We must have watched a different show Generic Brad Jan 2021 #8

You know it was like TheDemsshouldhireme Jan 2021 #9

Yup, and playing his bothsiderisms in his closing remarks. I am surprised no one brought up still_one Jan 2021 #10

Can't watch him, won't watch him. BlueIdaho Jan 2021 #11

You stole my thunder, Demsshouldhireme PlanetBev Jan 2021 #12

Yep.. from your description.. he totally Cha Jan 2021 #13

Why did I turn on HBO? occupant Jan 2021 #14

We gave him up ramapo Jan 2021 #15

You've described my experience perfectly. The mister still watches occasionally... NurseJackie Jan 2021 #26

Was not a good show Johnny2X2X Jan 2021 #16

I will watch.... quickesst Jan 2021 #17

I enjoy his show and watch regularly. Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #25

Yes he is a enthusiastic critic of Trump and the right Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #27

So dems should never be criticized? Nt USALiberal Jan 2021 #30

Never said that Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #31

He's a subversive element, always has been, but he's gotten worse Hortensis Jan 2021 #52

There is a reason he's gotten hostility from the left Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #56

More than that, I now believe his show is a waypoint for people on Hortensis Jan 2021 #66

Criticizing a rich white TV celebrity Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #69

No, the rich celebrity hurting people to be rich and famous is. Hortensis Jan 2021 #76

What democrats are political liars? Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #78

Extremely few are registered Democrats, although we did see Hortensis Jan 2021 #79

Who are they? Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #81

All rejectees by the Democratic electorate. Hortensis Jan 2021 #84

So all the people who ran for the democratic nomination Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #85

Excuse me, all WERE rejected. You know, campaigns based Hortensis Jan 2021 #86

So which ones were the liars? Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #87

Fact check, Dem4. Being truth seekers is basic competence. nt Hortensis Jan 2021 #88

He calls Dems out on dumb stuff that they do. Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #36

Sometimes Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #38

It depends what people consider a right-wing talking point. Sympthsical Jan 2021 #44

While that might be true for some Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #51

You know he's not a great person, right? Sympthsical Jan 2021 #57

Hunter Biden has had problems Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #58

Ehhh, I don't want to get into it here Sympthsical Jan 2021 #65

And most of those problems are way in the past Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #70

Can you be more specific about the union thing? Sympthsical Jan 2021 #72

It was several years ago Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #73

I'm going to try to find that. I'm interested. Thanks for the heads up n/t Sympthsical Jan 2021 #92

Is Biden planning on making him a part of his administration? nt Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #91

Nope. It's why I don't care n/t Sympthsical Jan 2021 #93

Exactly! Silent3 Jan 2021 #55

He has common sense (most of the time) Sympthsical Jan 2021 #59

My biggest beef with Maher (which he had toned down on for a while... Silent3 Jan 2021 #64

Exactly. When he talks about health issues, he kind of has me, then he loses me Sympthsical Jan 2021 #67

One thing that especially bothered me early in the pandemic... Silent3 Jan 2021 #74

he only cares about pissing everyone off. SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #45

Well, I disagree with you. Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #48

Ok. SlogginThroughIt Jan 2021 #96

you are absolutely right quickesst Jan 2021 #100

Maher is critical of Democrats sometimes. Sometimes pointedly so. Sympthsical Jan 2021 #43

Maher could have had very different guests if he wanted JonLP24 Jan 2021 #47

Some on the Left will kill over political beliefs Sympthsical Jan 2021 #53

False equivalence with BLM protests JonLP24 Jan 2021 #62

The Insurrection was way, way, way worse than BLM Sympthsical Jan 2021 #90

Enjoy your visit. (nt) Paladin Jan 2021 #75

It's really way past time to walk away from Bill Maher. Paladin Jan 2021 #77

Well, you'll try I guess n/t Sympthsical Jan 2021 #102

So because I choose not to watch him, that means that I "want to live in a bubble and Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #94

very well put quickesst Jan 2021 #101

Thanks for the warning. I still moonscape Jan 2021 #18

I liked it. Conway looked like a fool. The discussion group had some interesting, Hoyt Jan 2021 #19

BM works at not being standard, predictable, liberal. Seems to work for him. empedocles Jan 2021 #23

Maher sounds more and more Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #20

I bet is and he is a con man himself. WyattKansas Jan 2021 #61

Was Ann Coulter not available? StarfishSaver Jan 2021 #22

They had to shut down Trump's account JonLP24 Jan 2021 #24

It's a talk show and he's a comedian. betsuni Jan 2021 #28

So people shouldn't point out the truth? Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #32

What truth? betsuni Jan 2021 #33

About how bad Maher's show was last night. Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #34

No it wasn't. betsuni Jan 2021 #35

In your opinion Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #37

So your opinion is truth and mine isn't? betsuni Jan 2021 #39

Never said that Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #42

"So people shouldn't point out the truth?" betsuni Jan 2021 #63

About Maher, yes Dem4Life1102 Jan 2021 #71

It'll be alright. BannonsLiver Jan 2021 #29

Bill is yesterday's hot plate special. tavernier Jan 2021 #40

He went off again how he can't get his solar panels edhopper Jan 2021 #41

Turn it off Yeehah Jan 2021 #46

This message was self-deleted by its author mokawanis Jan 2021 #49

I used to watch the show every week mokawanis Jan 2021 #50

Bill Maher is now relevant to all discussion. SoFlaBro Jan 2021 #60

Sure, but mokawanis Jan 2021 #80

Lol, ok! Nt USALiberal Jan 2021 #97

Conway really is an effective Nazi spokeswoman. She lies and obfuscates so easily. jalan48 Jan 2021 #54

I quit watching him a year or two ago RussBLib Jan 2021 #68

He gave her 12 plus minutes, not just 5 plus. Don't go by the YouTube. gulliver Jan 2021 #82

I stopped watching him a year ago. milestogo Jan 2021 #83

He looks like he's got no sleep in the last two months. Initech Jan 2021 #89

Bill must own major stock in HBO. pwb Jan 2021 #95

Yup Bigredhunk Jan 2021 #98

There's so many to choose from! nt William769 Jan 2021 #99

I have seen worse Redleg Jan 2021 #103

Maher is for right wingers who don't see themselves that way n/t kcr Jan 2021 #104