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JohnnyRingo

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35. Remember when he had a show called "Politically Incorrect"?

Sun Nov 23, 2025, 08:49 AM

Nov 23

He still has that show but he calls it "Real Time". The format got him kicked off network so he went to HBO.
I believe people are more sensitive to political correctness than they used to be, leading many to walk a razor's edge to avoid being called out by one side or the other, a point he raises often.

Everyone seems to spend half their lives being insulted and boycotting something these days.

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A fellow D.U.er friend was defending Bill Maher [View all] samplegirl Nov 22 OP

He's a pompous ignorant dick. Dave Bowman Nov 22 #1

He's a moderate republican libertarian, and proud of it too. Emile Nov 23 #21

I've heard Maher say things with which I agree, markodochartaigh Nov 22 #2

I was pointing out samplegirl Nov 22 #7

I agree with you. CentralMass Nov 22 #3

I've got a friend that kind of defends him... Kablooie Nov 22 #4

good reason? jaymac Nov 23 #23

This Bill Maher? SocialDemocrat61 Nov 22 #5

Fuck Bill Maher John Coktosten Nov 22 #6

Yes pretentious and still has an ego samplegirl Nov 22 #8

HEAR, HEAR!!! Mr. COKTOSTEN jaymac Nov 23 #24

I finally hit my breaking point with Maher BigmanPigman Nov 22 #9

I reached my end womanofthehills Nov 22 #10

Remember when he had a show called "Politically Incorrect"? JohnnyRingo Nov 23 #35

He is insulting samplegirl Nov 23 #38

He donated $1 million to reelect Obama, $2 million to elect Senate Democrats in 2018 and called on betsuni Nov 23 #46

Of course. In addition to that, Abolishinist Nov 23 #66

You don't watch his show. JohnnyRingo Nov 23 #68

You're referring to this SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Nov 22 #11

Bless your heart RandiFan1290 Nov 23 #19

Exactly! SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #48

Exactly. I watched too. And you know what, like Maher, I also don't give a damn about the East Wing. There's a whole Silent Type Nov 23 #58

I liked him for bit. Samael13 Nov 22 #12

Still watch his show, cringes and all. Of course, I watch while playing an Irish Bouzouki so I can drone through BS. Silent Type Nov 23 #13

That lawsuit was over 10 years ago, this is more recent SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #37

I'll take what Maher actually says to your AI generated photo probably designed by Russkie incel for American audiences. Silent Type Nov 23 #59

OK. Here's what he said a few months ago SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #62

He is what he is. A clever, rather facile edge lord type. haele Nov 23 #14

Please provide a few examples of him "flip-flopping". Abolishinist Nov 23 #15

I don't care it's nothing samplegirl Nov 23 #39

What do you mean DU does not like him? Sneederbunk Nov 23 #16

And that's fine! Halicarnassus Nov 23 #17

You call AOC, Mamdani, and Bernie cows. Then you defend Emile Nov 23 #18

They said "sacred cow" which isn't the same pejorative.... KLK1972 Nov 23 #51

Welcome to du. Emile Nov 23 #53

Welcome back to DU RandiFan1290 Nov 23 #20

Your profile says you aren't a "wokester" obamanut2012 Nov 23 #22

WHO are you??? and WHY are you telling us what to do? samnsara Nov 23 #27

Well bless your heart. GoneOffShore Nov 23 #29

He treated Studs Terkel like crap mucifer Nov 23 #30

You like Maher but not Oliver? That says it all. dem4decades Nov 23 #31

I knew from the beginning Henry203 Nov 23 #32

OK SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #36

Ill comment DiverDave Nov 23 #64

Welcome to DU! Abolishinist Nov 23 #65

Your profile says you aren't a "wokester" Emile Nov 23 #69

buh bye RandiFan1290 Tuesday #70

You're right. Your friend is wrong. Paladin Nov 23 #25

That's my point I've seen samplegirl Nov 23 #40

DU threads like this are the only way I've kept up with Maher's shows, for years. Paladin Nov 23 #56

remember him in Strange Bedfellows during Clintons (?) election samnsara Nov 23 #26

It was Al Franken in Strange Bedfellows SocialDemocrat61 Nov 23 #49

A) You should keep the drama between yourselves (GD is not the place to call out a fellow DUer), and demmiblue Nov 23 #28

What's wrong with that guy? JohnnyRingo Nov 23 #33

He's got nothing good to say samplegirl Nov 23 #42

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Nov 23 #34

Maher was blaming DU? Patton French Nov 23 #41

No samplegirl Nov 23 #43

No my friend seems samplegirl Nov 23 #44

I see. I got the "he" confused. Patton French Nov 23 #50

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He has always been revolting, imo. SheltieLover Nov 23 #45

Never got past this UpInArms Nov 23 #52

Maher's toxic arrogance is stunning! Clouds Passing Nov 23 #54

Everyone has a right to their opinion. The easiest way to reject Maher is to stop watching him. I did. walkingman Nov 23 #55

"You must like who and what I like!!1!" That's just obnoxious. And I find Maher a pompous ass. Scrivener7 Nov 23 #57

Seems Like A Waste Of Energy ProfessorGAC Nov 23 #60

I've been a fan since the "Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death" days. OnionPatch Nov 23 #61

Bill Maher ceased to be funny a long time ago LetMyPeopleVote Nov 23 #67