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UTUSN

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Sat Aug 23, 2025, 12:25 AM Aug 23

Welp, MAHER took a lousy shot at COLBERT in tonight's "Overtime". [View all]

*** No need for feverish declarations about hating MAHER, thanks. My position is what a DUer said about Tweety (Chris MATTHEWS, for the younguns), " *WHEN* he's on our side there's nobody better." Please let this topic run its course which will be BRIEF without any help from the feverish declarations of MAHER-hate, really *thanks*.


*** So the premise was an item that there's a Saudi event featuring COMEDIANS (being paid tons), and MAHER said that, wow, some of the participants are friends of his - mentioned only Bill BURR, Whitney CUMMINGS, the C.K. one.

So, when he finished up, he threw in, (paraphrasing) "Maybe COLBERT can get a job over there."

Now, over the years I've seen a couple of clips of MAHER-COLBERT in which they (or rather MAHER) clashed, and what I saw was about Stephen's sincere Catholicism vs MAHER's atheism. But then later I saw a clip of MAHER saying that he deeply detests COLBERT, specifically saying that "he's had success because he gave corporate media what they wanted" (paraphrase), which, since now-years later we've seen corporate kissing KRASNOV's ass and ditching COLBERT, is far from correct, just MAHER's personal animosity.

My own personal disappointments of participating in this event: BURR, JEFFRIES, SANTINO/LEE, IGLESIAS.

*** O.K. let the MAHER fire bombing proceed.


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https://www.timeoutriyadh.com/news/riyadh-comedy-festival-2025
Dave Chappelle has joined Riyadh Comedy Festival
More new names added

.... Other top names include Andrew Schultz, Bill Burr, Gabriel Iglesias, Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Carr, Jo Koy, Kevin Hart, Maz Jobrani, Russell Peters, and Sebastian Enescalco. ....

Besides these famous names, the Riyadh Comedy Festival will also showcase a significant participation from women stand-up comediennes. Prepare for a laughter fest from Jessica Kirson, Whitney Cummings, and Zarna Garg. ....

In addition to the above list, more names have been added to the line-up. The duo Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee, Aziz Ansari, Nimesh Patel, Omid Djalili, Pete Davidon, Sam Morril, and Tom Segura are the exciting new inclusions. ....

Latest additions include Chris Tucker, Louis C.K., Marc Normand, Jimiwan, Hannibal Buress, and Chris DiStefano. ....

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meh. marble falls Aug 23 #1
Well, at least my trouble in the topic got this far without dueling - so far (none, going to bed). UTUSN Aug 23 #2
As you pointed out: Maher is not well liked here and for good reason. The world doesn't need another ... marble falls Aug 23 #3
I've given my take on the MAHER thing many times, not doing it now. Nighty nite. UTUSN Aug 23 #4
Oddly enough, I was referring to your opinion of Maher not arguing for or against it. Weak tea tonight, my friend! marble falls Aug 23 #7
When I saw Bill Maher's name, I knew it was BS. walkingman Aug 23 #5
So why not skip it? - am tearing myself away! UTUSN Aug 23 #6
I don't watch Maher - I was referring to the post. Not sure of the point? walkingman Aug 23 #8
I think the shot was at trump for any influence on firing. Colbert will do well. Silent Type Aug 23 #9
Hmm. Looks like Maher wasn't invited to SA flamingdem Aug 23 #10
I think he's Jewish (even though atheist). Jews are not allowed in KSA. Coventina Aug 23 #11
He's technically half Jewish, but was raised Catholic JoseBalow Aug 23 #12
Well, the rabid anti-Jewish regime would still count that as being Jewish. Coventina Aug 23 #13
Wow. That's shocking flamingdem Aug 23 #16
People with Israeli passports cannot visit Saudi Arabia. Jews may travel there but cannot practice their religion WhiskeyGrinder Aug 23 #17
Bruni: It's not about politics, about getting paid a lot. Maher: "Maybe Colbert could get a job over there." betsuni Aug 23 #14
I specified my having seen MAHER-COLBERT clashes, and adding here MAHER's *stated* personal animosity. UTUSN Aug 23 #22
You're right that Maher loves to whine SocialDemocrat61 Aug 23 #27
This Bill Maher? SocialDemocrat61 Aug 23 #15
He's got a lot of nerve. IL Dem Aug 23 #18
It's called being a jerk SocialDemocrat61 Aug 23 #19
My mistake. IL Dem Aug 23 #20
Thank you. That's why it's *personal*. UTUSN Aug 23 #23
And we should pay attention to the comments of a trump whore like Maher...why? (nt) Paladin Aug 23 #21
Not every topic is meant for everybody. I skip tons.. UTUSN Aug 23 #24
I skip plenty, as well. Paladin Aug 23 #30
I think a few of my pro-cons about him are in my journal and I'm tired of repeating the nuances. UTUSN Aug 23 #32
Yep themaguffin Aug 24 #33
Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Aug 23 #25
Hah! See ya in next week's announcement of guests! UTUSN Aug 23 #26
Never fails! True Dough Aug 23 #28
Repeating what Maher says is the sin. Sneederbunk Aug 23 #29
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