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Bluetus

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118. Right. That's the guy.

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 09:45 AM

Apr 2025

Snark and irony used in good measure can be at least a little entertaining. But when that's all ya got, it gets tiresome after about 2 minutes, particularly when the snark is based on one's disdain for the rest of humanity.

I agree with your comments about Maher. His descent into punching down really has no comedic action. It is just mean and angry. I enjoy a little bit of Lewis Black from time to time because, while his schtick is "angry guy", it is not punching down. He is mainly punching at hypocrisy, and one always has the feeling that the angry thing is an act he has to psych himself up for, and he's probably a pretty fun guy to hang with when he's not doing his act. He's more like a Don Quixote character, sparring at windmills.

I can't imagine a more unpleasant situation than having dinner with Trump and Maher at Mar-a-lardo

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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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! Ptah Apr 2025 #7

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

This message was self-deleted by its author Littlered Apr 2025 #32

"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