Bill Maher; "New Rules" Thread

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It is awfully hard to not come off cocky or condescending when you're as smug, pretentious and self-important as Bill Maher is.

Fixed.

 

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Video:

Bill Maher Talks Glenn Beck's 'Diabetic Mall-Walkers,' Summer Of Racism (VIDEO)

First Posted: 09-14-10 06:39 PM | Updated: 09-15-10 05:01 PM

Bill Maher recaps the summer of 2010 in the first "Real Time" broadcast since the show's summer hiatus.

In the clip sent exclusively to the Huffington Post in advance of Maher's Sept. 17 return, the comedian observes the "amazing advances in the field of racism" that dominated the season.

From Andrew Breitbart's edited clip of a former USDA employee "admitting" to reverse racism, to Dr. Laura Schlessinger's n-word rant (and Palin's subsequent support), Maher points out the most racist headlines.

Also high on Maher's list: Glenn Beck's exploitation of Martin Luther King's "I have a dream" speech.

Maher: "Someone had to point out that white people have been getting the short end of the stick for too long. Like with jobs. Black people are always first in line with all the jobs. Are you seriously telling me that they couldn't find a white Karate Kid? And that Glenn Beck is the heir to Martin Luther King? You know, I have a dream too: one day all Americans will stop buying anything Glenn Beck says."​

From Beck's Martin Luther King moment, Maher segues to the so-called "Ground Zero mosque":

Maher: "Now when they weren't praying in the capital and trying to show the cuddlier side of hate and ignorance, Beck and his army of diabetic mallwalkers were losing their shit over the Ground Zero mosque. Which wasn't at Ground Zero and wasn't a mosque."​

Maher slams Obama for backing off his early support for the Islamic center, then comments on BP's disappearing oil spill and explains why America is like Levi Johnston when it comes to the nation's withdrawal from Iraq.

 

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[Bloodshot Scott]

'Bout time you bumped this thread.

 

[Supafly]

I love Maher. I am watching anything that features him lately

 

[Supafly]

It is not Nwe Rules, but it is so true

 

[Hot Mega]

'Bout time you bumped this thread.

Can't very well bump the thread without the material. The new season just started...

Oh, :bump:

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxeiL8UV4U&feature=player_embedded

Transcript:

BILL MAHER: And finally, new rule: someone has to explain to me how it is that the Democrats can’t talk about their accomplishments while the Republicans actually campaign on their fuck-ups. Last week President Obama had the frankest town hall meeting I’ve ever seen, and a woman named Velma Hart took the mike and told the president, “I’m exhausted defending you.” Well, if you’re like Velma and you’re tired of making excuses for Obama, just imagine how tired he is of making excuses for you.

[Applause]

I know. Unemployment is high but you’re the one who’s not working, not him. He has a job. And part of it is stopping John Boehner from throwing you off unemployment.

[Applause]

Now, I’m — I am not here to carry water for this or any administration, but the facts of the coming election are Democrats have real accomplishments to run on. Like preventing a depression and forcing insurance companies to cover preexisting conditions. Like stopping the banks from being the useless middle-man on student loans, and lowering taxes for non-rich people. Obama has passed a credit card bill of rights, he restarted stem cell research, and got our ass out of Iraq, and signed a nuclear treaty with Russia – not to mention the intangible of having a president who can pronounce “nuclear.”

[Laughter]

Why can’t the Democrats get props for what they’ve achieved? Oh, I know, I know. Obama is black. He’s used to being denied credit.

[Laughter]

And there’s nothing wrong with being hard on him. He is the president. It’s our job to keep him honest. But when it comes to voting, when we only have two choices, you got to grow up and realize there’s a big difference between a disappointing friend and a deadly enemy.

[Applause]

Of course, the Democrats are disappointing. That’s what makes them Democrats. If they were any more frustrating they’d be your relatives. But in this country, they are all that stands between you and darkest night. You know why their symbol is the letter D? Because it’s a grade that means good enough but just barely. You know why the Republican symbol is R? Because it’s the noise a pirate makes when he robs you and feeds you to a shark.

 

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXxeiL8UV4U&feature=player_embedded

Maher made a good point...here...I would have phrased it a little different but the point is made.

BILL MAHER: And finally, new rule: someone has to explain to me how it is that the Democrats can’t talk about their accomplishments while the Republicans actually campaign on their fuck-ups. Last week President Obama had the frankest town hall meeting I’ve ever seen, and a woman named Velma Hart took the mike and told the president, “I’m exhausted defending you.” Well, if you’re like Velma and you’re tired of making excuses for Obama, just imagine how tired he is of making excuses for you.

[Applause]

I know. Unemployment is high but you’re the one who’s not working, not him. He has a job. And part of it is stopping John Boehner from throwing you off unemployment.

 

[Member442]

I do like a lot of his work. He can be very funny.

 

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[Hypergalaxy]

Bills take on the Rally to Restore Sanity 11/5/10. I have to agree with his points

 

[maildude]

Love the show. Hate HBO's airtight, money-grubbing smugness in not letting YouTube show blurbs from the show.

 

[Hypergalaxy]

Love the show. Hate HBO's airtight, money-grubbing smugness in not letting YouTube show blurbs from the show.

Bump to say... :dito:

 

[Ace Boobtoucher]

Bill Maher chugs cock.

 

[Hypergalaxy]

Bill Maher chugs cock.

johnnystyro wastes time posting useless comments while Bill Maher continues to make millions :1orglaugh

 

[KillTheIndustry]

I don't like Bill Maher for the same reason I don't like Glenn Beck. He's an extremist. He's far left, and will only argue for that side, and ignore or disregard any valid point that doesn't fit his biased view.

Whether they're far left or far right, they have one eye closed.

 

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Bill Maher chugs cock.

Then why don't we just keep the posts in the thread on the topic.

I don't like Bill Maher for the same reason I don't like Glenn Beck. He's an extremist. He's far left, and will only argue for that side, and ignore or disregard any valid point that doesn't fit his biased view.

Whether they're far left or far right, they have one eye closed.

He at least brings on the other side, discusses the issues rationally and when an opposing viewer makes their point he basically says fair enough.

 

[KillTheIndustry]

He at least brings on the other side, discusses the issues rationally and when an opposing viewer makes their point he basically says fair enough.

To their face, but will then later call everyone that agrees with that opposing side idiots, assholes, dunces, morons, etc, etc. Name-calling is always a great debate strategy.

 

[YMIHERE]

Very funny and true.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-maher-obama-black-ninja-gangster-president/