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Paladin

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42. It certainly didn't happen, overnight.

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 04:47 PM

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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.

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Has Bill Maher said anything about Colbert's cancellation? [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday OP

He will blame Dems for cancel culture helping elect Trump newdeal2 Wednesday #1

Never heard a word of support SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #2

You think he would be sympathetic Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Wednesday #3

That assumes he feels empathy SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #4

Fuck Bill Maher, and whatever remains of his pathetic career. Paladin Wednesday #5

Yup Johnny2X2X Wednesday #6

I've never understood the support Maher has received for years, here at DU. Paladin Wednesday #7

You're right...at first I was a fan but PCIntern Wednesday #8

Not everyone here is a liberal SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #9

Unfortunately true. Paladin Wednesday #13

There are a few who are not short timers SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #56

I'll take this on, since I post in the weekly thread announcing his guests. UTUSN Wednesday #17

+1 tblue37 Wednesday #27

Also a fan of the monolog flamingdem Wednesday #37

There's always been something I found off-putting about Maher. There's a nasty man. CTyankee Wednesday #38

It certainly didn't happen, overnight. Paladin Wednesday #42

I just think it's his demeanor. I don't like it. And I think he's truly a sexist and a pretty awful one. CTyankee Wednesday #44

His youtube video with Jane Fonda is telling flamingdem Wednesday #47

She was masterful, but then how could she not be! UTUSN Wednesday #48

He really looked pretty helpless flamingdem Wednesday #49

To be fair I would note that... themaguffin Wednesday #10

Well let us know when SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #11

No themaguffin Wednesday #12

So you don't expect him to support Collbert SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #16

That's not what you asked me. themaguffin Wednesday #18

I asked you SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #19

No, you asked me to update you. I said simply said no. themaguffin Wednesday #20

I asked in good faith to update us SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #22

Not really. Why in good faith, would you randomly ask a specific member? themaguffin Wednesday #23

I asked you SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #28

You asked me of all people to update you themaguffin Wednesday #30

So your statement that SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #35

my comment themaguffin Wednesday #36

But why bother to make the statement that SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #39

again themaguffin Wednesday #40

Ok, but SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #41

I don't know why you all over this du member MerryBlooms Wednesday #45

I just see contradictions SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #46

No, you're not trying to understand my motivation. themaguffin Wednesday #50

I'm just trying to understand your motivation SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #58

So another edit to respond. Interesting 🤔 SocialDemocrat61 Thursday #59

He defends 'comedians' who punch down. GoneOffShore Wednesday #14

ok themaguffin Wednesday #21

Well bless your heart! GoneOffShore Wednesday #24

Huh? I was acknowledging your point. themaguffin Wednesday #25

My apologies. GoneOffShore Wednesday #29

He's had personal animus towards Stephen for years, said his network success was due UTUSN Wednesday #15

HBO should replace Maher with Colbert. tblue37 Wednesday #26

I like that idea! Emile Wednesday #43

As much as I dispise Maher, I would be very surprised if he didn't defend Colbert, and call out CBS. lostincalifornia Wednesday #31

His history would be more leani9ng to finding some way to moniss Wednesday #32

Let us know when he does SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #33

I think Maher is an @$$hole and don't care what he thinks. CentralMass Wednesday #34

I had forgotten about him Blue Owl Wednesday #51

Then I apologize SocialDemocrat61 Wednesday #52

He has and it wasn't nice Lifeafter70 Wednesday #53

You are correct. Maher was his usual self - meaning he was a gigantic asshole Wiz Imp Thursday #57

All the links I found were also rw Lifeafter70 Friday #60

Personally annalog Wednesday #54

Who? Oopsie Daisy Wednesday #55