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4. I stopped watching him years ago because he is a misogynist pig.

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Fuck Bill Maher....thought that needed a thread of it's own [View all] democratsruletheday Oct 5 OP

I stopped watching Maher a very long time ago LetMyPeopleVote Oct 5 #1

Me too....I was a devoted fan democratsruletheday Oct 5 #2

Yes, Maher was must see TV for me PatSeg Oct 5 #32

Amen! ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #23

I couldn't handle the people he had on the show BonnieJW Oct 5 #93

Seriously, people like Steve Bannon and Roger Stone AdamGG Monday #112

I agree. Faux pas Oct 5 #3

I stopped watching him years ago because he is a misogynist pig. milestogo Oct 5 #4

That's why i can't stand him Danmel Oct 5 #7

He's also no friend to the Trans community and thinks that Milo (something-greek) "has a point there"... QueerDuck Oct 5 #36

That figures. milestogo Oct 5 #58

Perhaps it's the weed? vapor2 Oct 5 #5

Nah, it's just the 'inferior person pissed that just being male isn't enough to be great' pouty personality. Attilatheblond Oct 5 #13

Maher is a textbook definition of main character syndrome. Initech Oct 5 #19

Main character syndrome- I learned this today. underpants Oct 5 #29

Weed doesnt make you feel anything youre not. IbogaProject Oct 5 #22

I stopped watching even the rare occasions he was on Ritabert Oct 5 #6

The country is in crisis KT2000 Oct 5 #8

I respect her immensely too and she was put in a tough position by not being able -- or willing -- to criticize Biden. Silent Type Oct 5 #9

What was "broke with Biden"? He didn't give up earlier? CTyankee Oct 5 #14

Kind of tough going from "people are starving and living paycheck to paycheck" to Biden's economy is fine. Silent Type Oct 5 #16

History will judge. I did not see a great deal of threads here on DU warning us about Biden's age until that moment on CTyankee Oct 5 #20

Some idiot had him take an Ambien! ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #25

He took it before the debate? OMG. CTyankee Oct 5 #28

What I heard on a reputable podcast was that he was suffering from severe jetlag and someone had him take an Ambien. ihaveaquestion Oct 5 #30

There is no way they gave him an ambien before a debate. mr715 Oct 5 #76

"The entire jetlag story is suspect." BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #88

He spent six days at Camp David prior to the debate - that should have been enough time to get over jetlag. Midwestern Democrat Oct 5 #89

Not at his age BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #91

The jetlag excuse was BS mr715 Oct 5 #90

I don't give a shit about 45 and his garbage RW talking points BumRushDaShow Oct 5 #92

If being 80 meant he didn't have the stamina to do this, mr715 Oct 5 #95

"This was a fight against fascism." BumRushDaShow Monday #106

I agree mostly mr715 Monday #123

The bigger problem with that debate BumRushDaShow Monday #124

Entirely agree nt mr715 Monday #125

OTC Sleep Meds mr715 Oct 5 #75

No he didn't mr715 Oct 5 #73

Such threads would most likely have been hidden. Crunchy Frog Oct 5 #81

Biden saved us in 2020; unfortunately, he was unable to do so in 2024. Bluepinky Monday #109

The issue is Bill Maher, not Harris SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #37

That's your issue. My issue is accuracy and intent of book, blaming Biden, how we lost, etc. Silent Type Oct 5 #39

No, it's the issue of the OP SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #41

He's a haughty, snide misogynist who poli-junkie Oct 5 #10

Both siderism addiction... pbmus Oct 5 #11

Agree. joshdawg Oct 5 #18

His peak was that one episode of Murder She Wrote. IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 5 #12

What about " Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death"? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #33

🤣 IrishAfricanAmerican Oct 5 #57

this, absolutely this was his peak! nt Annie Moosee Oct 5 #62

BRAVO! Paladin Oct 5 #15

Agreed - I can't understand why some DUers call Maher a "both-sider" FakeNoose Oct 5 #97

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Oct 5 #17

Post removed Post removed Oct 5 #44

Calls himself "Libertarian"..... markbark Oct 5 #21

K&R red dog 1 Oct 5 #24

So much space by so many for someone they despise question everything Oct 5 #26

But I still look forward to the weekly post, johnnyfins Oct 5 #27

Most Of These So Called Pundits Are Enertainers First. BBbats Oct 5 #31

Yeah, I got fed up with him in 2020 and stopped watching LymphocyteLover Oct 5 #34

Name calling ("smarmy, weaselly, twerp...") is addictive gulliver Oct 5 #35

Harris wanted to go on Rogan SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #38

Wow I didn't know that! BlueHurricane Oct 5 #40

It should have happened gulliver Oct 5 #45

How? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #46

Rogan has gone on record saying why the interview didn't happen - she wouldn't do the standard three hour Midwestern Democrat Oct 5 #51

People in her campaign tell a different story SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #55

Maybe a link can point to it being one-sided as you say. gulliver Oct 5 #60

I tend to believe the democrats SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #63

Joe Roegan had nothing to do w/her loss MakeThemCry Monday #122

Rogan comments - plus Maher laughing at a "dead Gaza baby" joke womanofthehills Oct 5 #50

You believe the guy who endorsed Trump SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #56

Rogan would have gotten over 50 million views if he had on Kamala womanofthehills Monday #114

It would have been big for both of them SocialDemocrat61 Monday #116

Well said. Gimpyknee Oct 5 #69

Welcome to the club? Iggo Oct 5 #42

The best thing we can do is not mention his name, ever. Buddyzbuddy Oct 5 #43

Hard to do SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #47

Please understand, my non response is not directed at you, Buddyzbuddy Oct 5 #67

yeah, it's "hard" for those who... themaguffin Oct 5 #84

That's what I've been encouraging to do about Charlie Kirk. Gimpyknee Oct 5 #72

Who's Charlie Kirk? JoseBalow Oct 5 #78

Bravo! Gimpyknee Monday #121

Me, too. And I caught hell for it. Iggo Oct 5 #83

Sounds serious Torchlight Monday #119

His misogyny keeps spilling out. nt SunSeeker Oct 5 #48

I know someone who went to school with him. Miles Archer Oct 5 #49

Others who knew him don't say good things SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #52

The only times I see Maher are when my DVR BigmanPigman Oct 5 #53

A misogynist will always hate on strong, accomplished women dlk Oct 5 #54

He lost me back in the baby bush years UpInArms Oct 5 #59

Truth debsy Oct 5 #61

Yes, yes John Coktosten Oct 5 #64

he has always been a mixed bag Skittles Oct 5 #65

He is a prime example of why two of the most qualified candidates lost. HRC and Kamala Harris are more qualified than tulipsandroses Oct 5 #66

He's always been an asshole. nt iemanja Oct 5 #68

Why do people post Bill Maher show info on DU? I agree with DRTD. Fuck him! Greybnk48 Oct 5 #70

Bill Maher is a misogynist. 1WorldHope Oct 5 #71

I started watching him during the first orange turd reign of terrorist kimbutgar Oct 5 #74

Photo Op? SocialDemocrat61 Oct 5 #77

Wow with another odious person kid rock. kimbutgar Oct 5 #85

He flip flops so much I think he's Lindsey Grahams weed smoking brother n/t Cheezoholic Oct 5 #79

I judge people by their values and beliefs Keepthesoulalive Oct 5 #80

I repeat LittleGirl Oct 5 #82

BM is arrogant and conceited Clouds Passing Oct 5 #86

Bill who? Blue Owl Oct 5 #87

We can add Bill Maher to the pile of old bitter rich white men. DingleBerryNW Oct 5 #94

Whether we're talking Maher or some right-wing "conservative" pundit, you already know who they're going to emulate. slightlv Oct 5 #96

Either her or Newsome Be The Light Oct 5 #98

Years ago, he was a guest on "Finding Your Roots" soldierant Oct 5 #99

He is anything but funny. His ass really showed during the writer's strike. He couldn't come up with squat on his own. Scalded Nun Monday #100

who??? niyad Monday #101

I always love Keith Olberman's memories Hassler Monday #102

Maher is an @$$hole. CentralMass Monday #103

He's been that way for decades Orrex Monday #104

I think it's because he's such a damn disappointment to a whole lot of people FullySupportDems Monday #105

wow.... jaymac Monday #107

Meh. He's a stand up comedian. He has a little panel show once a week. IcyPeas Monday #108

K SocialDemocrat61 Monday #110

Long ago, I subscribed to HBO just so I could watch his show. OMGWTF Monday #111

Harris made mistakes North Coast Lawyer Monday #113

what do you mean by "good" candidates? CTyankee Monday #115

He wants so badly to be accepted by the popular kids. tavernier Monday #117

Can't stand that sexist twit. Dave Bowman Monday #118

Was never a fan mvd Monday #120