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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHas Bill Maher said anything about Colbert's cancellation?
Or maybe he wants another invite to dinner so is keeping quiet?

newdeal2
(3,437 posts)Except I cant really think of anyone who has gotten cancelled on the right. They all have a grift to fall back on.
On the other hand, books and liberal ideas or expressions are being outlawed by the fascist regime. Never hear a word about that.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)for Joy Reid or Terry Moran either. But speaking out might endanger another dinner invite. Maybe next time will be to the white house.
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(126,214 posts)Wasn't Politically Incorrect canceled during Bush II?
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)and I doubt he cares about anyone but himself.
Paladin
(31,094 posts)I despised him, even before he and his kneepads made that visit to the trump's White House.
He'll probably mention it in his monologue and then spend the rest of his show discussing with guests how trans people are indoctrinating children and most gay teens aren't really gay, they're just pretending to be gay to be trendy.
Bill Maher is total scum. He's an out of touch rich asshole.
Paladin
(31,094 posts)If you're a liberal, Maher makes no secret of hating your guts---on national TV. He'll take an occasional jab at trump and conservatives, but it's abundantly clear where his politics are situated. He's a bona fide enemy, and ought to be treated as such.
PCIntern
(27,493 posts)I soon realized the error of my ways. Hes a shit-stirrer, thats all and a dope besides. His expertise is limited to pot and rolling joints therefrom.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)some are not even democrats. Just look at the hate some have for AOC and Biden as well as support for George Clooney, CNN and others. Some will spend more time defending a celebrity or big media corporation than they ever do supporting democrats.
Paladin
(31,094 posts)Luckily, most of those individuals end up being short-timers---and deservedly so.
UTUSN
(74,857 posts)1- As with SNL, I watch selectively/critically - with SNL only the cold open and the weekend news and if there's a political skit; with MAHER, the monolog and the new rules and such and if the interview and panel if these are interesting or demolished.
2- I take to heart the Democratic agenda, which includes free thinking. Over the years I dare say I have more clocked hours monitoring Tweety (Chris MATTHEWS) and outright wingnut maggots like LIMBAUGH, the ones I study for their inventive fallacies for me to know how to counter any random aholes parroting at a Happy Hour. It's boring to me to hear what I already know and agree with except to join forces against the random aholes.
3- As a DUer said about Tweety many years ago, WHEN he's on our side there's nobody better. I say the same about MAHER. In recent years his old-man-yelling-about-his-lawn, which manifests in MAGAt feelings, is increasingly evident. Yet, when he faces a blind MAGAt he demolishes them.
4- It's a matter of keep-friends-close-enemies-CLOSER. Opposition Research.
5- There is such a thing as constructive criticism. It's an ancient rule of thumb, that wingnuts look outward for boogeymen to blame, and Libs look INWARD for root causes of problems and meaningful improvement. As often or more than not, there are grains of truth and insight in criticisms.
6- The kneejerk complaints against the weekly thread on MAHER's guests are sort of rooted in the facile belief that if you read or hear something it INFECTS you in a brainwashed way. That's core to MAGAts banning books, movies, theater. I listened to LIMBAUGH for 15 or more years and am still a Lib. The ones I don't listen to are the blind ideologues - HANNITY, CARLSON, WATERS, etc. I sampled O'REILLY along the lines of the inventive fallacy thing.
7- Keeping up with the weekly MAHER announcement thread is not "SUPPORT" of MAHER.
flamingdem
(40,564 posts)He's got a talented staff for sure.
CTyankee
(66,593 posts)Paladin
(31,094 posts)I used to watch his show, years ago. His trashing of liberals got worse and worse over time, and I finally had enough---I stopped watching him, and I've never regretted it. His demonstrated enthusiasm for trump is the ultimate insult.
CTyankee
(66,593 posts)flamingdem
(40,564 posts)She treats him like a bratty and clueless (and sometimes heartless) younger brother!
UTUSN
(74,857 posts)flamingdem
(40,564 posts)with Jane in command
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)Maher has been consistent in defending comedians.
However, he usually doesn't post random comments on social media, it's usually related to show or tour schedules or adjacent jokes.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)he defends Colbert.
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)because it might upset his buddy Trump.
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)to let us know when he defends Colbert. And youre answer indicated that he would not.
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)My original comment was in good faith, as I thought the original post was in good faith, but it's clear that you are not.
I tried to help by adding context, not get into some bullshit petty thing about Maher who I don't give a shit about.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)Since you were so eager to defend him (someone you allegedly dont give a shit about), why would you not want to let everyone know when he finally defends Colbert?
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)Oh wait, you're not asking in good faith...
I'm not "eager" to defend him. I simply shared info to add context. No need for straw men.
Why the hell would I know that? I don't monitor his comments. FFS.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)because you chose to weigh in to come to his defense. And if you dont monitor his comments, how would you know that
And why are you so defensive when asked to let us know when he finally defends Colbert which would confirm your claim that
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)Again, I wasn't "coming to his defense."
Because it's not new. I don't monitor him, but I have followed enough media over the decades where he and many others are either quoted, covered, clips are shown etc.
I'm literally not the one being defensive here.
Because I initially replied to helpful, in good faith and you are being snarky.
I already answered that.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)Wasnt coming to his defense? Then why bother to even make it?
And if you follow enough media to make the statement that
And if youre not being defensive, why do you keep replying?
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)No, absolutely not. This is asinine. I've commented on say sports games where I didn't care about the team, but was simply pointing something out. Jesus.
I made a comment that he did. You know that. I'm not sure why you are trying to make something of this.
Replying to comments is not "defensive." That's how forums work.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)But if you dont monitor him how can you use the word consistent. Or maybe you dont understand the meaning of the word consistent?
Forums work by people choosing to comment. You chose to make the statement
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)I chose to jump in with what context I knew and it's unfortunate that you are antagonistic about it.
Maher could be not responding because he's an asshole. I simply replied because he doesn't seem to comment outside his projects or interviews on things.
Because I've followed many media outlets for decades. I don't that I'm unique on that front.
Oh ok.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)And
Ok, what were you trying to point out? What was the point of your statement that
MerryBlooms
(11,950 posts)Honestly, it don't make sense
However, I think news broke on a Friday, goofy Maher tapes on on Fridays
So, probably, might have something to say on this Friday show. No idea.
However, we all on the same side here
I respect both ya'll posts here.
It's all okay 🥰
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)in their responses and am trying to figure it out. And Colbert announced his cancelation on Thursday night, not Friday. Yet while all other late night hosts have spoken out to support Colbert. So that makes. Maher's silence more curious, especially considering his dinner with Trump.
But thanks for the kick.
themaguffin
(4,560 posts)Sorry for any confusion.
GoneOffShore
(17,871 posts)themaguffin
(4,560 posts)GoneOffShore
(17,871 posts)themaguffin
(4,560 posts)GoneOffShore
(17,871 posts)UTUSN
(74,857 posts)to toeing the corporate line? --- I say, how was criticizing the established Power a corporate line? I think that Stephen's Catholic devotion vs MAHR's atheism? is also a factor.
But I was thinking about MAHR's silence this morning, specifically in his long parroting that he is the champion of interacting with adherents of different points of view, meaning MAGAs. So if he is so open minded, why does he have animus towards Stephen and not support (so far) him on the basis of free speech.
tblue37
(66,711 posts)Emile
(36,037 posts)lostincalifornia
(3,908 posts)moniss
(7,717 posts)blame liberals.
SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)CentralMass
(16,346 posts)Blue Owl
(56,738 posts)SocialDemocrat61
(5,226 posts)for reminding you
Lifeafter70
(583 posts)He blamed Colbert for his cancelation. Called him a one trick pony, staing his show was all about being anti trump. Mahyer also stated people were tired of it.
I did a quick Google search and found several stories about it. Sorry I'm old and not good at posting links.
annalog
(27 posts)I never care what that moron has to say