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msfiddlestix

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27. it's rather curious, isn't it?
Sun Aug 15, 2021, 10:37 AM
Aug 2021

My guess is that Maher manipulates viewers using the same old playbook that churns out just enough good ole' red meat bait to wet the appetite of progressives, hooking them with a "funny" signifying he's in agreement, and then bang!

He's captured enough eyes and ears to keep them coming back for more and keep his ratings up enough from being cancelled. That's how the game works, and in Maher's case, he swings "both ways" plays on the full spectrum.

How can he not lose?

I think our culture loses, but that ship sailed a long tome ago.



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Was Donna Brazile drunk on Bill Maher? [View all] question everything Aug 2021 OP
I just came here to ask the same thing Beaverhausen Aug 2021 #1
After 2016 not a fan, but she looked like she lost weight and looked good. She sounded like she JohnSJ Aug 2021 #2
I don't think Bill Maher brings out the best in some of his guests... Hekate Aug 2021 #3
She was like that on her last appearance too but not as bad. betsuni Aug 2021 #10
Ouch Hekate Aug 2021 #15
Think she just wanted to be noticed. Bet Maher doesn't have her back. BUT Hoyt Aug 2021 #4
Full Show - Real Time With Bill Maher ItsjustMe Aug 2021 #5
"messed up" don't need no "drunk" - has been messing up since Coup-2000 UTUSN Aug 2021 #6
I was embarrassed for her eissa Aug 2021 #7
I found her more entertaining than usual Cicada Aug 2021 #8
Absolutely, no doubt about it. She said the guest and she brought booze and traded. betsuni Aug 2021 #9
I don't understand the appeal msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #11
It sounds like your problem! Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #23
actually it isn't a problem for me... msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #25
I agree with you obamanut2012 Aug 2021 #26
it's rather curious, isn't it? msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #27
He has had many "New Rules" that earned accolades on these pages question everything Aug 2021 #29
I used to watch over the years, back when I had cable msfiddlestix Aug 2021 #30
She was hilarious Johnny2X2X Aug 2021 #12
I didn't think she looked or sounded drunk peggysue2 Aug 2021 #13
It is really hard to be funny edhopper Aug 2021 #14
You mean Martin and Martin who were also great. gldstwmn Aug 2021 #19
No I mean edhopper Aug 2021 #21
Lol gldstwmn Aug 2021 #22
Is weed available in the green room? NurseJackie Aug 2021 #16
Prolly. gldstwmn Aug 2021 #20
I saw Etta too. Front row. gldstwmn Aug 2021 #17
I have no idea who the other guest was and what he was going to say question everything Aug 2021 #18
Brazile was high on something last night. Brooklyn99 Aug 2021 #31
Welcome to DU question everything Aug 2021 #32
Maybe a bottle of tequila, but not Bill Maher. boston bean Aug 2021 #24
I think she was just loose. Music Man Aug 2021 #28
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