He's similar to how johnny carson was in his last ~10 years. He had some great monologues that made me belly laugh but most of them were boring. I wouldn't watch for months at a time. Last friday night, maher's show was better than usual - probably because of the guests. I had no idea the editor of newsweek had such an interesting, dry humor. It was also not apparent who belonged to what political persuasion.
olbermann's show can be preachy like maher's show. The thing that brings me back is that sometimes they can elucidate positions quite clearly. In the end, they are entertainers with shows of a certain time length. One cure would be to have variable time slots. If things are going well, extend it - as much as double. If things are so-so, cut it short.
Maybe you give the average joe too much credit. Ever notice the atot threads about the love for pizza hut and taco bell? And, I would say the average atot poster is above average.
I happened to see that episode where maher was trying to get the former fda guy to say bad things about food producers. It was funny to see maher frustrated. He isn't used to not getting his way.
You seem to be filled with an inordinate amount of rage that occasionally erupts volcano style.
senseamp
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Bill Maher tells it like he sees it. You may not like how he sees it, but at least he has the cojones to say it.
Yes, there is an upside to the shrinking financial sector. These employees were not paid out of thin air, their salaries were paid by often exorbitant interest rates levied on consumers. They are a drag on the system.
Yes, there is an upside to the shrinking financial sector. These employees were not paid out of thin air, their salaries were paid by often exorbitant interest rates levied on consumers. They are a drag on the system.
I find Olbermann much funnier than Maher. Olbermann also does the mean, talk about rightwingers like shit jokes. But his is more of a sarcastic, shit-eating grin style as if it is all a game and he realizes it.
Maher's jokes just seem to be filled with monumental hatred toward all but himself. He gets this look on his face as his eyes glaze over and his tongue lolls out when he speaks as if he is spewing out diarrhea from his mouth. His shoulder tilt back and his head rolls forward. Then the slow turn to the left and the right as if he should receive accolades from his inferiors.
Olbermann gives that smirk and almost a wink and it is just so much better. The only thing I don't like is that little whiny pseudo-intellectual tirade he does at the end of some of his shows. I can't stomach it. It is just too over-the-top. Beautifully orated, but somewhat nauseating.
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He definitely looks down on the die hard right wingers, and can be very condescending toward them and their ideals... At first I didn't like that part of his attitude, but I did agree with most of what he said. After coming to this forum quite often and listening to the right wingers here spew their crap on a daily basis, I now feel I understand Bill Maher's attitude better.
He is sick and tired of these semi evolved ignorant right wing Christian idiots acting like they are better Americans than the rest of us, and that their ways are the only ways that work. He really hates them, and I don't blame him for it any longer. They had control for 8 years and look what they did to our country. If any lot of people should be looked down on, we have found it.
The next time you hear him condescending to the right, picture him talking directly to Fear No Evil, Budmantom, JS80 , Projo, or CAD, or one of the other idiots that frequent here... The "I am way smarter than you, and your silly little ideology" attitude will then make much more sense. These people need and deserve to be publicly spoken down to as if they are children. the results of when this doesnt happen... 2 Bush terms and now look where we are. This makes Bill Maher a patriot and a hero, a thought that should REALLY get under their skin. =)
hee hee hee
Some of the stuff Maher says makes me cringe but I do appreciate that he has the courage to criticize us Americans when we need a slap in the face.
Some people can take it and use it as food for thought. Others can't.
I believe he sees himself as a spiritual successor to Carlin: Say what's on your mind and don't be afraid to offend those who would want to shut you up for good. If this country ever loses the ability to allow that it's over.
Some people can take it and use it as food for thought. Others can't.
I believe he sees himself as a spiritual successor to Carlin: Say what's on your mind and don't be afraid to offend those who would want to shut you up for good. If this country ever loses the ability to allow that it's over.
I don't usually watch, but we ended up watching that the other night because we were out of the Office and my wife recorded it. A surprisingly good episode where Maher rightly ripped Obama and Reid(a dust old dumbass). It is nice to see "liberals" actually criticizing democrats when they are acting poorly.
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BoberFett
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It's funny that now the lefties are claiming that income equals relevance. If that's the case then they should be enamored with Rush, but instead they hate him.
Gee, I wonder if it has anything to do with that fact that Maher reinforces their preconceived notions...
Edit: And my wife has met him and says that the guy really is a douchebag. It's not just an act, he really is a self-absorbed prick.
Gee, I wonder if it has anything to do with that fact that Maher reinforces their preconceived notions...
Edit: And my wife has met him and says that the guy really is a douchebag. It's not just an act, he really is a self-absorbed prick.
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His last show actually was not too bad. Had some non-rapper panel members that were actually thoughtful in their responses, polite in their gestures and had semblance of cohesion. Maher was also in rare form as he seem to not only chastise the right, but the left also. "obama writing checks to all his friends from Harvard" made me crack up.
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Originally posted by: BoberFett
Originally posted by: nobodyknows
Acdcording to Bill, she said the same thing about you!!
I'd be disappointed if she didn't.
One thing about your wife, she doesn't disappoint.
First
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Maher has always been a bit of a douche. The fact that he thinks AMEX losing 4000 jobs isn't important because they're part of the "financial services" industry is asinine in the extreme. I'd bet my house none of those 4000 employees had anything to do with the downfall of the financial services industry. It's like demeaning bank tellers for being laid off; they didn't do jack to hasten/worsen this recession.
That wasn't what was said. I mean, did you actually see or read what he actually said?
So dumb, everyone needs to express their opinion, no matter how uninformed they are.
sandorski
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Originally posted by: nobodyknows
Originally posted by: BoberFett
Originally posted by: nobodyknows
Acdcording to Bill, she said the same thing about you!!
I'd be disappointed if she didn't.
One thing about your wife, she doesn't disappoint.
:laugh:
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