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In reply to the discussion: Bill Maher went way too far Friday night and I hope he gets what's coming to him. [View all]IngridsLittleAngel
(1,962 posts)58. That's exactly what he is...
A libertarian. He's said so more than once. I do truly think the only reason he "supports" Democrats is for the sake of his pot being legal. He sure doesn't seem to have anything nice to say about any vulnerable groups. He couldn't hide his misogyny in 2016 over Hillary. He loves to tell LGBTQ's and others to be quiet about their "pet issues" and stay out of the way. He can't even hide his dislike for children.
I honestly think if a pro-pot Republican (not a Pol Pot Republican) came along, he'd gladly ditch the whole charade and back them. Because he agrees with the QOP far more often than he disagrees with the Democrats, especially on social matters.
Yet, somehow, he has fooled so many people into think he's a good guy and on our side...
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Bill Maher went way too far Friday night and I hope he gets what's coming to him. [View all]
Laffy Kat
May 2022
OP
I've never understood his type of humor and wonder how he became so popular.
Frustratedlady
May 2022
#1
His fans are pot smoking libertarians who hate "woke" political correctness
Fiendish Thingy
May 2022
#22
Add trumper David Mamet to that list. He had on his show a little while back, pushing the crap how
JohnSJ
May 2022
#10
First of all he isn't particularly funny anymore, and anyone who listens to his medical advice is
JohnSJ
May 2022
#9
He was always an asshole. That's a trait that can work for his "call it as I see it" comedy...
JHB
May 2022
#27
I've noticed that as well. For a "liberal", he sure seems to have a lot of hate...
IngridsLittleAngel
May 2022
#54