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KT2000

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78. We left school

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 04:06 PM

Apr 2025

to attend that demonstration in Seattle. It turned out to be the worst with busloads of cops removing their names and badges, using clubs and mace. It was a turning point, such shame.

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Maher's Mask Slips: Punching Down While the Republic Burns [View all] AStern Apr 2025 OP

I will never watch him again. pandr32 Apr 2025 #1

That smug POS is so utterly repellant. 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2025 #2

Yup... Maybe Trump's psychoanalysts ("Shrinking Trump" ) might want a week off to tackle this fragile psyche.... hlthe2b Apr 2025 #26

He is just the current version of Victoria Jackson or what-his-name? Bluetus Apr 2025 #53

I have a comedy writer friend MurrayDelph Apr 2025 #101

Here's a strange mashup Bluetus Apr 2025 #105

If you were thinking of Dennis Miller Don1 Apr 2025 #110

Right. That's the guy. Bluetus Apr 2025 #118

are you thinking of dennis miller? he's a big rw asshole too nt orleans Apr 2025 #129

Yep. I have no idea why I couldn't remember his name Bluetus Apr 2025 #131

You couldn't remember because no one pays attention to him any more. LOL. AStern Apr 2025 #133

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I don't understand that emoji. Littlered Apr 2025 #14

Facepalm: Ptah Apr 2025 #30

Ah, thank you. Littlered Apr 2025 #33

Oh no, did someone mistake accountability for a "hurt feelings" session? AStern Apr 2025 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Littlered Apr 2025 #19

"Projecting" is a convenient way to deflect when you don't have a real rebuttal. AStern Apr 2025 #23

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"Fellow Democrat"? AStern Apr 2025 #41

Maher is not a democrat SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #51

Actually, he's always identified as a Libertarian . . . SarcasticSatyr Apr 2025 #116

True, but that's ideology SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #117

With a little "l". reACTIONary Apr 2025 #123

No generation had it easier than the Boomers. Dawson Leery Apr 2025 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Littlered Apr 2025 #16

Because it is 100% true about many, and all the ones I know Avalon Sparks Apr 2025 #43

Wish I could share your message with my Boomer cousin. Paladin Apr 2025 #18

Amen. yardwork Apr 2025 #22

Amen indeed Hekate Apr 2025 #72

Boomers were in the streets KT2000 Apr 2025 #24

Yep. Four dead in Ohio have been forgotten... Justice matters. Apr 2025 #39

I think Maher was still in high school at that point... AStern Apr 2025 #44

We left school KT2000 Apr 2025 #78

They were in places where it was popular to do so misanthrope Apr 2025 #91

I believe the results bear it out KT2000 Apr 2025 #95

Yes, the critical civil rights events took place in the South misanthrope Apr 2025 #97

Yes, I listed the areas of concern KT2000 Apr 2025 #98

And a majority of the people I've seen at the recent demonstrations in my area are Boomers nt dflprincess Apr 2025 #103

Yes - I noticed that too KT2000 Apr 2025 #109

"Boomers were in the streets to stop a war, fight for civil rights, fight for women's rights, women's healthcare..." BannonsLiver Apr 2025 #119

I hate it when people make sweeping generalizations about an entire generation Mountain Mule Apr 2025 #64

See you at the rallies because I am there too Hekate Apr 2025 #73

See you in the streets, my dear Hekate! Mountain Mule Apr 2025 #92

In total agreement Blue Dotty Apr 2025 #86

That's some broad brush right there. When some complain about the age of DUers -- we are Boomers Hekate Apr 2025 #69

Arguably, the Silent Gen had it better, at least as adults Maeve Apr 2025 #114

You are doing the same thing Maher does Cirsium Apr 2025 #125

Maher is not as bright as he thinks he is and was played by trump LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2025 #5

Bottom line: Maher was a USEFUL IDIOT in hs report of the "dinner" with Trump. Martin Eden Apr 2025 #85

I've ALWAYS thought he was a smarmy asshole with NO real values... FirstLight Apr 2025 #6

He used to date Ann Coulter. What else do you need to know about him? meadowlander Apr 2025 #63

I remember him making the point that out of state college students voting for the first time in California.. Omnipresent Apr 2025 #8

If in fact Maher told/asked trump, "Why do you have to scare people," it was worth him going. Silent Type Apr 2025 #9

What was Trump's answer? SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #54

According to Maher, he just kind of grunted "in agreement," but it could have just been "Why?" Silent Type Apr 2025 #70

I'm sorry but I don't see the point of the question or senseandsensibility Apr 2025 #79

Lame answer SocialDemocrat61 Apr 2025 #83

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Apr 2025 #10

"The women at the Playboy mansion loved my visits" (paraphrased), Maher bragged at the same time he dissed AnotherMother4Peace Apr 2025 #11

He's trump's Useful Idiot now Johnny2X2X Apr 2025 #12

Maher is a blowhard. zanana1 Apr 2025 #13

Bill Maher is just another pig at the trough UpInArms Apr 2025 #17

What a little man. Pathetic. yardwork Apr 2025 #20

Everybody should read Larry David's takedown of Maher that doesn't even mention Maher's name. Efilroft Sul Apr 2025 #21

Thanks! AStern Apr 2025 #27

. Carlitos Brigante Apr 2025 #60

He nailed it - and the unmentioned Blowhard Maher. Marie Marie Apr 2025 #65

Great piece! Nt spooky3 Apr 2025 #66

Having Larry David take a complete shit on Maher has got to hurt. dem4decades Apr 2025 #76

Maher should invite Tony Pentimalli to be on the panel maxsolomon Apr 2025 #25

Maher took a look in the mirror and decided he's not... dchill Apr 2025 #28

I used to like Maher. Now he just sounds like a bitter, Republican has-been. Martin68 Apr 2025 #29

I'm in that same boat, Martin68. Mahar used to be a moderate Dr. T Apr 2025 #49

Rush Limbaugh was very similar. He started his talk radio career making fun of foibles on both sides. then he was Martin68 Apr 2025 #120

He can join Dennis Miller and other unfunny asshole "comedians" who grovel at the feet of Shitler. OMGWTF Apr 2025 #31

Wish I could rec this more than once nilram Apr 2025 #34

Bill Maher is the Mr. Evil Apr 2025 #35

Maher has been obviously and exactly like this for decades Orrex Apr 2025 #36

When historians look back on this era . . . LovelyStuff Apr 2025 #37

He'll be as remembered as much as Dennis Miller. Who no one ever talks about any more. AStern Apr 2025 #46

K & R SunSeeker Apr 2025 #38

Such an on point essay Avalon Sparks Apr 2025 #40

Maher needs a serious ass kicking. NoMoreRepugs Apr 2025 #42

Fuck this hatchet job on all boomers. I am sick and tired of the efforts to spark generational ... marble falls Apr 2025 #45

Hey, I hear you--and just want to say, I don't think this is about hating on boomers. AStern Apr 2025 #50

I remember the same "lazy, entitled, communist etc" BS from my elders, too ... marble falls Apr 2025 #127

I actually paid to see him at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta kellytore Apr 2025 #47

I completely lost interest in Maher a long time ago. ShazzieB Apr 2025 #48

I haven't watched him since I saw him do an ugly Demobrat Apr 2025 #52

If someone is a misogynist, I'm done. milestogo Apr 2025 #81

Yep me too. I was even offered a ticket to see him in Vegas. Demobrat Apr 2025 #89

If I went to see him I would probably get up and storm out at some point. milestogo Apr 2025 #93

Why does everyone care so much about Maher anyway? AkFemDem Apr 2025 #55

He's the New York Times of talk show hosts maxsolomon Apr 2025 #87

lol he has never claimed to be progressive... AkFemDem Apr 2025 #102

He claims to be an "old fashioned liberal". maxsolomon Apr 2025 #126

Because his years of repeated liberal-bashing have finally caught up with him. Paladin Apr 2025 #112

Libertarian? lonely bird Apr 2025 #115

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Fair point-- AStern Apr 2025 #62

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We regularly watched Real Time and Overtime 2017-21 SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2025 #58

Your turn away from him also coincides with the COVID-19 pandemic misanthrope Apr 2025 #96

His Libertarian traits kicked him in the head. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2025 #99

It did indeed. Xavier Breath Apr 2025 #122

Fascism has been masquerading as centrism in this country for a long, LONG time. Karasu Apr 2025 #59

You let me know where the cut-off for Fascism is, then. maxsolomon Apr 2025 #94

I was referring to a line from the article about Maher, but personally, I don't think any of the individuals you named Karasu Apr 2025 #106

I've been "hate" watching Maher LittleGirl Apr 2025 #61

That guy is a joke, a sick joke. Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #67

His whole drmeow Apr 2025 #68

Keith Olberman told the best story of meeting him many years ago and Marie Marie Apr 2025 #71

Mahar is, and always has been a fraud. -misanthroptimist Apr 2025 #74

What a poser. Maher's whole routine Hassler Apr 2025 #75

He's ALWAYS Faux pas Apr 2025 #77

Bill Maher angry Larry King no longer on the air Johonny Apr 2025 #80

Tony is triggered. Boomers! Why did they fail to fix everything! Buying houses for pennies and hollowing out betsuni Apr 2025 #82

Hi. AStern Apr 2025 #88

Be sure to see Larry David's "My Dinner With Adolf" piece, posted in General Discussion. Paladin Apr 2025 #84

Kick dalton99a Apr 2025 #90

Or perhaps he's relying on published reports about Gen Z. Abolishinist Apr 2025 #100

Diagnosis: toxic boomerism Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2025 #104

And his biggest problem is that he IS NOT FUNNY ANYMORE! BigmanPigman Apr 2025 #107

Maher looks like Pete Kegbreath without the tats Hassler Apr 2025 #108

Gen Z can't do "hard jobs." Conjuay Apr 2025 #111

when is he having dinner with that Nazi Stephn Miller? nt Hotler Apr 2025 #113

I was one of his biggest fans OnionPatch Apr 2025 #121

My Grandpa was pretty conservative himself... AStern Apr 2025 #124

I never cared for that asshole. Basso8vb Apr 2025 #128

Excellent. nt Laffy Kat Apr 2025 #130

I haven't watched him in years....no plans to start again. sdfernando Apr 2025 #132