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In reply to the discussion: Bill Maher being an asshole...again [View all]Buckeye_Democrat
(14,984 posts)64. I was surprised to learn...
... that I agree with him on pretty much every major "issue" that was mentioned on his Wikipedia page a couple months ago, but I haven't watched him in years because I just don't like his personality. He acts too much like a pompous smart-aleck for my taste, but it's also hard for me to put my finger on it because I've liked other comedians who objectively fit those descriptions too.
I suppose it boils down to him striking me as someone without genuine empathy. He actually dated Ann Coulter who clearly doesn't possess empathy, so that was like verification to me.
Plus his show has too often involved "celebrities" instead of actual experts.
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I still wear a mask - I thought Maher was funny - I think we should all lighten up.
walkingman
Jun 2021
#4
People like Maher and actually most of the media make a living being critical
walkingman
Jun 2021
#58
It's like when someone drinks or does drugs, others who don't are reminding them of their behavior.
TheBlackAdder
Jun 2021
#10
Maher is the asshole. Why does it bother him if a vaccinated person wears a mask or not.
JohnSJ
Jun 2021
#16
The latest studies confirm that the likelihood of catching it outside is very slim.
totodeinhere
Jun 2021
#34
I must be an asshole then because I wear my mask whenever I leave the house
liberal_mama
Jun 2021
#51
Yes 481 died of Covid yesterday....and approximately 1500/day die of obesity related causes....
Jon King
Jun 2021
#62
Great show last night. Neil deGrasse Tyson was outstanding in the first segment.
gulliver
Jun 2021
#66