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[HBO] Real Time with Bill Maher interupted by audience

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  1. AroundTheWorld

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    It should be evident that what he is saying is common sense, and correct.
     
    #41 AroundTheWorld, Oct 21, 2007
  2. tigermission1

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    Alright, Fatty, venting time...

    Please don't EVER start a thread before Tech plays a game. Every time you do that they lose, and lose big.

    TIA...
     
    #42 tigermission1, Oct 21, 2007
  3. LScolaDominates

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    This doesn't sound right...
     
    #43 LScolaDominates, Oct 21, 2007
  4. rocketsjudoka

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    The 9/11 conspiracy theory isn't limited to those on the far Left as there those on the far Right who out of innate distrust of the government believe it too. At the extremes of both Right and Left they are often more similar than they are different.
     
    #44 rocketsjudoka, Oct 21, 2007
  5. rocketsjudoka

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    The other thing that I don't get is why protest Bill Mahrer? Its not like he has a lot of influence on the government or the media.
     
    #45 rocketsjudoka, Oct 21, 2007
  6. v3.0

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    Sorry for the old bump, but this happened again recently on Maher's HBO show, activist from same group it seems



    <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/eEx_sihUkh4" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
     
    #46 v3.0, Feb 21, 2011
  7. giddyup

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    Yeah, I was watching last night. They were arguing about whether or not women received better treatment in the US than they did in the Muslim world. The protest erupted and it was hard to hear but I thought I heard a line about women being killed by missiles... so it seemed to be a general anti-war protest.
     
    #47 giddyup, Feb 21, 2011
  8. Rocket River

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    Maher is becoming a bit of a Left version of O Reilly
    He doesn't really listen much . . he is smug, condesending and simply mocks guest.

    Politically Incorrect was interesting. . . his show now is nearly unwatchable.

    Rocket River
     
    #48 Rocket River, Feb 21, 2011
  9. pgabriel

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    I haven't seen his show in a while but I know you are referring to his stance on religion right?
     
    #49 pgabriel, Feb 21, 2011
  10. Rocket River

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    Partially
    but his stance on everything . . . is similar
    "I'm right. . and if you don't agree. . you're an idiot" -Bill Maher

    From Weed, To Global Warming, to PETA

    Rocket River
     
    #50 Rocket River, Feb 21, 2011
  11. pgabriel

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    fair enough, he is smug, but I when I watch its because he's funny
     
    #51 pgabriel, Feb 21, 2011
  12. LongTimeFan

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    I really enjoy his show. He is smug, but he's also a comedian (unlike O'Reily) so I have less of a problem with his jokes/taunts.

    He's clearly liberal, but he's not afraid to bash his own. I really like Bill Maher.
     
    #52 LongTimeFan, Feb 21, 2011
  13. finalsbound

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    I find Stewart funny, he is secular, progressive and self-deprecating.

    I find Maher funny, he is secular, progressive and a smug *******.

    They're both hilarious to me, in different ways. Most of the time I would prefer to watch Real Time.
     
    #53 finalsbound, Feb 21, 2011
  14. BetterThanI

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    I agree with most of this, except I prefer Stewart's show to Maher's.

    However, I see what Rocket River is saying: Maher has become more smug as the years have gone by. Politically Incorrect was more centrist, and thus more interesting, even without the profanity. I remember one episode in particular where Maher had a white supremecist on the show, and the other guests were railing against him, frothing at the mouth. Meanwhile, Mr. Klansman was calmly stating his position, and trying to maintain civil discourse (!). He ended up looking rational, despite his racist agenda, while the other side looked crazy.

    There's a lesson to be learned there.
     
    #54 BetterThanI, Feb 21, 2011
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    Anyone who spends more than 2 minutes a day talking about politics is inherently ugly and annoying, so I don't watch any of this crap. And you should all be ashamed for watching it.
     
    #55 Honey Bear, Feb 21, 2011
  16. Rocket River

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    The 'He's a comedian' argument . . . I am beginning to rethink that a bit.
    because. . . I hear folx giving Limbaugh and Beck space because 'Their entertainers'

    Bill, Glen, Stewart - ARE TAKEN SERIOUSLY
    and therefore must be held accountable for their statements.
    Dismissing folx who take them serious as fools . . . is shortsighted

    Stewarts march showed POWER and INFLUENCE
    and with great power . . .comes great responsibility

    Rocket River
     
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  17. pgabriel

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    michael jackson also filled stadiums, did he have great responsibility? I understand what you're saying, but people who listen to limbaugh, stewart, or maher listen to them to reinforce beliefs, not find them.
     
    #57 pgabriel, Feb 21, 2011
  18. Rocket River

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    They have moved beyond that IMO
    they are truly beginning to SHAPE BELEIFS
    Stewart is considered the on of if not THE MOST TRUSTEd NEWS SOURCE IN AMERICA
    NEWS SOURCE!!!!! Not Comedy . . . NEWS!!!

    what happens when some don't get the joke.
    Or misinterpret it . . . .

    we cannot assume everyone knows it is just jest. . . .

    Rocket River
     
    #58 Rocket River, Feb 21, 2011
  19. Rocket River

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    oh . .to answer your question.

    yes he did

    Rocket River
     
    #59 Rocket River, Feb 21, 2011
  20. Lil Pun

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    I thought he said something about women being killed/disfigured by hellfire missiles.

    Then started screaming: THAT'S ASSAULT!!!


    I like Maher, I don't think his show is unwatchable at all.
     
    #60 Lil Pun, Feb 21, 2011
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