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LMAO
I dont like Maher,, but
i kinda like him stepping on Oprah’s toes

You know,, he is kinda right here,, lol

Fact: Place everything you own into the collective for all to own! Bill Maher is the cheese!

Amen Atticus! I never watched Mahers’ show, but since he’s put Oprah in her place so to speak, I think I’ll check out his show!

trica said:
Amen Atticus! I never watched Mahers’ show, but since he’s put Oprah in her place so to speak, I think I’ll check out his show!

OH,, he hit her good imo!
he right on!

If you’re NOT familiar with Maher,,
you might wanna check this out ,,, “Religulous (2008)”
It’s a documentary (Comedy imo)
OMG I LMAO at this!!
NOW if you are a bit religious,, and are sensitive to such issues,,
I WOULDNT WATCH IT
But if you’re open minded to the subject matter,,
OMG IT’S KILLER!!

I agree with him here…

Well ok good for him
MEDIAite .. How nice to put folks like Maher’s front and center .
Billy Graham was on Greta last night . First interview in years . A 92 year old world treasure . And not one report have I found in the media . Notta ..
This Country has moved from being men of Value . To men of success . Good luck with all that .

I’m not sure a millionaire like Maher should be talking about materialism,oh and while you’re watching his crapfest show on your big screen TV hooked to HD cable in your mortgaged house in your suburban mcmansion who really makes the best point?

Just4thefax said:
Fact: Place everything you own into the collective for all to own! Bill Maher is the cheese!

What does your comment even mean? Maher’s statement wasn’t political. Is it possible for a political person to comment on something that is not political in nature. Then again, I hate to question someone who only tells the facts. A straight shootin’ truth teller who’s not afraid to tell it like it is.

Hang on, let me guess: your response to my comment will start with the word “fact” and be followed with an insulting comment towards me.

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Atticus Draco said:
OH,, he hit her good imo!
he right on!

If you’re NOT familiar with Maher,,
you might wanna check this out ,,, “Religulous (2008)”
It’s a documentary (Comedy imo)
OMG I LMAO at this!!
NOW if you are a bit religious,, and are sensitive to such issues,,
I WOULDNT WATCH IT
But if you’re open minded to the subject matter,,
OMG IT’S KILLER!!

I watched it… its a good documentary. It really shows the truth about religion.

I’m sure (sticking to his values) Maher lives in a cave on the dew he sucks from moss on rocks and eats only what he kills… (oh sorry he’s a PETA chair member) … grows/finds.

Really Bill?
Your HBO audience is a bunch of closed minded clapping seals.
Maher is another dumb wealthy liberal that whines about the wealthy and global warming.
Bill give all your money to the government….no more limos…private jets…!

dhg said:
I’m not sure a millionaire like Maher should be talking about materialism,oh and while you’re watching his crapfest show on your big screen TV hooked to HD cable in your mortgaged house in your suburban mcmansion who really makes the best point?

WHOA!
dhg comes back with a hit!

Socialist said:
I watched it… its a good documentary. It really shows the truth about religion.

OH,, it’s the best piece of work i’ve seen Maher do!
I’ve watched him since his standup days,,
and WOW,, he really hit in that docu!

dhg said:
I’m not sure a millionaire like Maher should be talking about materialism,oh and while you’re watching his crapfest show on your big screen TV hooked to HD cable in your mortgaged house in your suburban mcmansion who really makes the best point?

We have no idea if Maher is a materialist or not. If materialism is the accumulation of possessions, we have no idea if he blows all his money on gold-covered oven mitts or if he gives it all to his family. When it comes to wealth, he’s undoubtedly a wealthy man. But he’s also a former stand up comic and, like most comics, spent years on the road playing for $100 and a hot meal. If someone wanted to hand him lots of money for that talent, I’m sure YOU’D decline, because you’re better than most people. He didn’t. But really, none of your accusations are fair. I mean, it won’t stop you from making the accusation, since insults have more weight in political discourse than facts.

I’m not striking a blow for or against Maher. I’m striking a blow for basing your arguments on facts. Now please tell me I’m full of shit.

dummy123 said:
Really Bill?
Your HBO audience is a bunch of closed minded clapping seals.
Maher is another dumb wealthy liberal that whines about the wealthy and global warming.
Bill give all your money to the government….no more limos…private jets…!

I love Bill Maher and I agree that part of his audience are a bunch of limousine liberals but he’s the first one to point it out and trash them… literally. I never understood why conservatives don’t like him, he’s an equal opportunity offender and the thing about global warming, how do you really leave the house and not notice a big change in weather?

redleaf, I think the point is that if Maher only talks the talk and doesn’t walk the walk, it seems a bit hypocritical. That said, I have to agree with him that there is something kinda gross about watching millions in merchandise being given away to people who seemingly aren’t truly needy. I’d much rather see Oprah challenge those companies to raise funds and follow them with cameras to see the good deeds they do with it.

It seems to be nothing more than one big giant infomercial for the products given away. I read somewhere that a mention as one of Oprah’s “favorite things” can send sales through the roof, even for a previously unknown and unprofitable company, so I’m sure there’s no shortage of companies wanting to provide goodies for her audience.

Tagging Oprah is really really old, despite what the author says, everybody that thinks they are cool and edgy has done this to death.

Bunny said:
redleaf, I think the point is that if Maher only talks the talk and doesn’t walk the walk, it seems a bit hypocritical. That said, I have to agree with him that there is something kinda gross about watching millions in merchandise being given away to people who seemingly aren’t truly needy. I’d much rather see Oprah challenge those companies to raise funds and follow them with cameras to see the good deeds they do with it.

It seems to be nothing more than one big giant infomercial for the products given away. I read somewhere that a mention as one of Oprah’s “favorite things” can send sales through the roof, even for a previously unknown and unprofitable company, so I’m sure there’s no shortage of companies wanting to provide goodies for her audience.

I agree with the assertion that Oprah’s Favorite Things show has become distasteful showcase akin to pigs at the trough. I disagree with the assertion that people with money have no right to call her on it.

Fact: Mahers words. This is why everything in America gets sucked down a hole. Because what people really value is acquiring crap.
Fact: Writers note. view Maher as a social commentator.
Fact: Little Cheeser and his friends, inspired by Buck Rogers (and visions of cheese) build a rocket ship and fly to the moon

Storyline
Little Cheeser is a young mouse who thinks he’s more grown up than he is. Mama tells him to go to bed, calling him “Mama’s little man”; he doesn’t want to. His devil side emerges and guides him to the cheese in the pantry, where his angel side appears to stop him. The devil leads him on to the smoking supplies, where he lights a pipe, then to a racy magazine, and then to the booze. The soused Cheeser goes looking for the cat, but when he finds it, the reality sobers him up quickly. The devil, meanwhile, has been trapped in a copy of Dante’s Inferno by the angel. The angel helps Cheeser escape, and he’s all too happy to go to bed and be Mama’s little man.
Hope that helps and That’s the fact!

redleaf said:
What does your comment even mean? Maher’s statement wasn’t political. Is it possible for a political person to comment on something that is not political in nature. Then again, I hate to question someone who only tells the facts. A straight shootin’ truth teller who’s not afraid to tell it like it is. Hang on, let me guess: your response to my comment will start with the word “fact” and be followed with an insulting comment towards me. 321GO!

Fact: Read post above you asshole! It’s for you!

Fact: Mine wasn’t political either! Jackass!

dummy123 said:
Really Bill?
Your HBO audience is a bunch of closed minded clapping seals.
Maher is another dumb wealthy liberal that whines about the wealthy and global warming.
Bill give all your money to the government….no more limos…private jets…!

emm he actually does :-P.. he pays his taxes and doesn’t whine like that Ben Stien..

Tucker P. said:
Well ok good for him
MEDIAite .. How nice to put folks like Maher’s front and center .
Billy Graham was on Greta last night . First interview in years . A 92 year old world treasure . And not one report have I found in the media . Notta ..
This Country has moved from being men of Value . To men of success . Good luck with all that .

Billy Graham, an American treasure? Nopers.

Atticus Draco said:
OH,, he hit her good imo!
he right on!

If you’re NOT familiar with Maher,,
you might wanna check this out ,,, “Religulous (2008)”
It’s a documentary (Comedy imo)
OMG I LMAO at this!!
NOW if you are a bit religious,, and are sensitive to such issues,,
I WOULDNT WATCH IT
But if you’re open minded to the subject matter,,
OMG IT’S KILLER!!

Atticus, I agree with you as well. Great film. And I’m not a big fan of Maher either.

OMG…it sounds like Maher is preparing for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War by attacking a Black women at Christmas time. And anyway why should he care what kind of presents Christians give each other because after all he’s a Jew. Dang Billy, you have truly outdone yourself this time…Ho Ho Ho!

BushClintonCrimeFamily said:
Billy Graham, an American treasure? Nopers.

I said World . Not American . So pour out your test tube brain and start over .

Let me get this straight-Bill Maher who lives in a notoriously tricked out massive compound is criticizing lower and middle class women who are thrilled to get a few free give aways and Americans, in general, who like a the same material things that Maher has in abundance? Fing hypocrite. Worse, Maher’s rant reeks of moralism. Ha! The man who exclusively bangs hookers and strippers wants to lecture people about what’s important in life? The man whose notorious hatred of women means his longest relationship was with a woman nicknamed Superhead wants to tell the world what to value in life.

‘We have no idea if Maher is a materialist or not. If materialism is the accumulation of possessions, we have no idea if he blows all his money on gold-covered oven mitts or if he gives it all to his family.’

What do you mean we have ‘no idea’? Can you read? Maher gives things called interviews. Maher lives in a huge compound(he bought the lot next to his house and expanded on it)and created the ultimate party house. He hasn’t been shy about talking about it, for god’s sake.

“but if you step back and view Maher as a social commentator, merely trying to improve society…” Matt Schneider, you can’t possibly be as stupid as you seem, but then again, this is Mediaite. Or maybe you’re just plainly illiterate. Let me give you a short reading list which might allow you to discern the difference between self-aggrandizing hogwash and satire: Moliere (anything), Swift (Gulliver’s Travels), Voltaire (Candide), Fielding (Tom Jones), Lewis Carroll (anything) and of course Mark Twain (Huckleberry Finn).

Guess who’s not getting a show on the OWN network…

Fact: The fact is still the fact Maher always finds himself debating the cause against no matter who is in the room against him or her’s view conservative or liberal he will always talk against them That’s who he is! Cheeser!

Bill Maher hates America, breaking news!!! Who still cares about this schmuck anyway? If it weren’t for Julian Assange he’d still be the biggest creep in American politics.

It’s easy to say that when you’re a multi-millionaire who can buy any “material crap” your little heart desires.

ha ha get em bill.

Tucker P. said:

Billy Graham was on Greta last night . First interview in years . A 92 year old world treasure . And not one report have I found in the media .

*puuuuuuuuuuuukkkkkkkeeeeeee* sorry did you say something.

I wish billy graham and jerry falwell an expedient reunion..

Chris Jones said:
It’s easy to say that when you’re a multi-millionaire who can buy any “material crap” your little heart desires.

its actually alot easier saying that when you cant afford material crap

Does anyone but me think that Maher looks like Julian Assange? As for his thesis, is he working without compensation?

Maher didn’t say “boo” about Hanukah, nor about how, if you look at the TV execs and creators that come up with this crap, that ultimately, you will find a Jew at the helm.

Bill Maher may be a social commentator, but he drops his turds and runs away. Speaking out against Oprah? She’s above his puerile level so he knows she isn’t going to bite back. Religulous? He could be torn down to a dribbling child if he didn’t pick and choose his interviewees and which of their statements to include. What about Ron Paul? Maher thought he had a slam dunk when he first attacked Paul, then Maher realized that his audience was ahead of him and he changed his tune.

I don’t respect “social commentators” like Maher if for no other reason than this: theirs (and you can include O’Reilly, Limbaugh, Olberman, etc) is to ridicule and antagonize rather than attempt to find some kind of solution. Their place in this world is to make it worse.

“if you step back and view Maher as a social commentator, merely trying to improve society then maybe you too could appreciate Maher’s willingness to be politically incorrect and go after anyone and everyone to make a point.”

What a trite and silly comment that could be applied to any hate monger, including Maher’s peer on the right, Fred Phelps.

Look, we know that liberals love Maher because he hates the same people that they do, but please don’t insult our intelligence by calling his ignorant and juvenile hate speech as “social commentary”. What a joke.

“you might wanna check this out ,,, “Religulous (2008)”
NOW if you are a bit religious,, and are sensitive to such issues”

Actually, if you are sensitive to hate speech and shallow philosophical thought, avoid it.

If you are a hateful person who has a shallow philosophical view of the world, you will enjoy it.

Merry Christmas, everything will be alright

BushClintonCrimeFamily said:
Billy Graham, an American treasure? Nopers.

I will never forget the Billy Graham who supported the most crooked president in American history, Richard Nixon or the Billy Graham who with Bob Hope organized a rally in support of the imoral War In Vietnam. It was called “Honor America Day”, July 4, 1970. I was in Scouting at the time. My Explorer Post, was led by a member of the John Birch Society. He insisted that our Explorer Post participate. I refused be cause at the time I was actively protesting the War In Vietnam and I had attended numerous anti-war protests in New York City and Washington D.C. I spoke up against the protest at a post meeting. He kicked me out ofter ten years in scouting. I was very proud at the time for standing up based upon a moral principle.

Billy Graham mellowed a little in his old age. He was forgiving of Bill Clinton when he was going the the repercussions of his infidelity during his presidency. I despise the joining of Christianity and right wing politics. Billy Graham represented this immoral marriage for years. This is the opposite of the teachings of Jesus.

Bill Maher, the quintessential flim flammer. He is among the top condescenders in media today. A pussy at heart, but a media tyrant nonetheless. I knew a creep just like him, in my glorious drug days…and he was a punks punk. Witty, but as shallow as a puddle on a New York street. Armwood, pray tell me, you are not aspiring to the level of this miscreant? While I loathe, all these moronic hosts on television who use the “goodie gimmick” (which they don’t pay for), to build attendance and lure viewers, Maher brings a considerably worse message to the table. A brain, without substance. His comedy, is veiled, in the most artful deception I’ve seen in decades. Live by his blueprint for life, and you align yourself with what the devil epitomizes. My New Years resolution, to slap the shit out of him and Jon Stewart…simultaneously. Lucky for them…there is no god, and no justice.

By the way Armwoody…you look like Farrakhan’s twin. How eerie…go out an get a big bag.

There’s a lot of attacks on Bill Maher here coming from a variety of angles. I think that maybe distracts from the real argument or point he is making. It may be that western culture is making itself miserable because of its obsession with the material aspects of life, possibly to the point of making it quasi-religious. If that is true, then the attack on the Oprah show seems reasonable. It’s of no consequence at all whether Maher is rich or poor, avaricious or generous or of what race, creed or colour he is – it’s the argument he makes that needs attacking or supporting.

Once in a great while, Maher does say something worth hearing.

So because he’s rich that makes him a materialist hypocrite? If only you could see how incredibly ignorant and closed-minded your comment sounds. =(

You’re attacking Maher and not his point, it’s what’s known as an ad hominem fallacy. Very easy trap to fall into but essentially you’re avoiding the issue. I’d be willing to bet if I scroll through the comments I’d find several other people doing this too.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4260543663009484597

starch on your sheets?

and the fact that her audience soaks the seats at the prospect of getting ‘gimmes’ is Maher’s point.
OW is feeing the bling bling cycle that Carter warned us all of near forty years ago.

ah, the blood libel– despite being half irish and raised catholic, despite being one of the most outspoken atheists around who attacks the hypocrisies of all religion, including judaism and zionists– he’s a “jew”.
Hitchens too i assume.

you rethuglikkklansmen make it too easy for us libruls– you can’t control your hateful tourette’s.

billy graham has openly admitted that he’s in it for the money and doesn’t give 2 shits about religion. he’s an enormous hypocrite.

spot the brainwashed right winger who’s happy to have the corporations steal his tax money.

so… hes not saying he is religious or spiritual

Just for the fax I have a challenge for you.  When you drive down the freeway to your closet where you sell yourself like a chattel slave make a list of any public places that you would cherish and find of public value.  With the vanilla Disneyland architecture one environment in America looks like any other.  Here’s a Wal-Mart, and there’s a Best Buy.  Miles of asphalt in every direction.   You can choose paper or plastic, pickle relish or sweet relish, white bread or wheat.  Guess what?  Your life is stupid and if you don’t recognize that then you’re stupid as well.

redleaf I completely agree and I left my comment for fax above.

what are you doing tatboy to save the planet? Sucking brews and watching internet porn?  Everytime anyone says anything of value the mob has to run in and attack the messenger.  Why couldn’t you say the statement had legitimacy but you disagree with Maher about areas where he disagrees with Rush Limbaugh.

Dummy123 the internet is truly egalitarian.  Even nitwits can post their ignorance for all to see.

“how do you really leave the house and not notice a big change in weather?”

Levi I agree.  Several years ago I went back to school and took an environmental science class.  I wanted to know what the condition of the climate and well as the planet is in.  This was one of the more comprehensive science courses I ever took.  At the end I came to the conclusion that the changes coming down the pipe are far worse that I ever imagined or heard from main stream media.

Go live in a cave then! No running water, electricity or accesss to modern medical care for you! Everyone’s life is stupid, so what? You’ll be dead most likely in the next 50 years, and 50 years after that, no one will remember who you were.

“he drops his turds and runs”  Perfectly put! 

my life isn’t stupid – i have a 3d tv!

LMAO!  :) 

Gotta love this man.