Bill Maher

[Charade]

I can't stand him.

When anyone uses his type of delivery method (heavy on the sarcasm and belittling), I have no interest in listening to whatever they have to say.

 

[Charade]

It's not surprising who likes and dislikes him.

 

[loco4dis]

I think if you agree with Bill Maher, you like him; if you disagree, you find him off-putting and offensive. His vicious rants against Christians alone are enough to turn my stomach, and I'm not even a particularly religious person. I can think of some other faiths that are ripe for some biting satire, but the "tough and edgy" Maher is, ummmm, afraid, I think.

 

[Micca]

Big fan!

 

[mom2rb]

I like him.

 

[Charade]

I think if you agree with Bill Maher, you like him; if you disagree, you find him off-putting and offensive. His vicious rants against Christians alone are enough to turn my stomach, and I'm not even a particularly religious person. I can think of some other faiths that are ripe for some biting satire, but the "tough and edgy" Maher is, ummmm, afraid, I think.

MTE.

 

[Holly]

I think if you agree with Bill Maher, you like him; if you disagree, you find him off-putting and offensive. His vicious rants against Christians alone are enough to turn my stomach, and I'm not even a particularly religious person. I can think of some other faiths that are ripe for some biting satire, but the "tough and edgy" Maher is, ummmm, afraid, I think.

He regularly criticizes Muslims, as well as Christians, Scientologists, and Jews.


I guess Bill isn't any more afraid of a fatwa or Scientology's men in black than he is of potential Christians who might do him harm.

 

[sdzman]

I admire and appreciate Bill Maher. Unlike the Limbaugh and Hannity types Maher takes several views and intelligently evaluates a subject. I may not agree on all his personal views but I respect him alot.

 

[TwinsinCA]

I love Bill Maher. However, he seems to have moved from libertarian to a little too liberal for my tastes. He used to be a big personal responsibility guy, but I don't hear much of that anymore. Hopefully, I'm just missing it - don't have HBO, so I have to catch him on youtube or other shows.

I am a HUGE fan of his. I started watching "Politically Incorrect" 11 years ago and I have not missed an episode of that or Real Time since. I have seen him do stand-up three times, saw PI tape 3 times, and have seen Real Time live on average of twice a year since it has been on the air. So my opinions are not that of a casual fan, but a rather rabid one.

He HAS shifted. I used to agree with him most of the time. Now I rarely do. I still think he's funny, I will always be a fan, but he is NOT the libertarian that first got my attention. Not even close.

It is rare that you have a truly balanced panel anymore. You get one token conservative and sometimes not even that. The last two "independents" they had on might as well have been democrats. I think the show tries to get a balance because it does make for a better show, but Hollywood is not exactly a hotbed of conservatives. And if they DO get one on, the audience is SO far to the left it is ridiculous. They once had a show where they tried to JUST get conservatives in the audience. I was there.

 

[Peter Pirate 2]

I love how people here think he should be squashed because he doesn't spout their brand of the truth. Typical.

I am admittedly very left leaning and even I disagree with a good number of the things he says (yes, I do agree with most) but I do find his approach funny even when I'm not liking the content so much.

 

[Charade]

I love how people here think he should be squashed because he doesn't spout their brand of the truth. Typical.

I am admittedly very left leaning and even I disagree with a good number of the things he says (yes, I do agree with most) but I do find his approach funny even when I'm not liking the content so much.

People? PEOPLE? It was ONE person. ONE! (of which I disagree with)

Oy...

OTH, I'm sure NO Demolib has EVER said someone they disagree with should just "shut up".

 

[LotsOfQuestions]

Are you trying to say he's "fair and balanced"? I think he's an obnoxious, offensive jerk ... and those are his good points.

Of Course Not

But he is definitely more fair and balanced than some of the other "political" shows.

I have to agree that his panels are not as balanced as they once were. And I have found myself irritated a little more often by some of his New Rules.

But he is a comedian, not a political guru.

I Love his show. I think he is hysterical for the most part.

 

[disney1990]

Although I do not agree with him on everything, I love his show and seldom miss it.

 

[moredisneyplease]

A big fan here! Love him!

 

[PixieDust32]

I love his show, is funny, and he's funny too!

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

When anyone uses his type of delivery method (heavy on the sarcasm and belittling), I have no interest in listening to whatever they have to say.

 

[TLSnell1981]

I think if you agree with Bill Maher, you like him; if you disagree, you find him off-putting and offensive. His vicious rants against Christians alone are enough to turn my stomach, and I'm not even a particularly religious person. I can think of some other faiths that are ripe for some biting satire, but the "tough and edgy" Maher is, ummmm, afraid, I think.

I also find Maher ignorant and intolerant.

 

[Bobbles]

Are you trying to say he's "fair and balanced"? I think he's an obnoxious, offensive jerk ... and those are his good points.

I also find Maher ignorant and intolerant.

So you don't like him? I couldn't tell.
Do you like Rush, Hannity, etc? I doubt it. Because they are also "obnoxious, offensive jerk"s who are "ignorant and intolerant".

 

[Peter Pirate 2]

I love his show, is funny, and he's funny too!

This is what I meant to say.

 

[TLSnell1981]

So you don't like him? I couldn't tell.
Do you like Rush, Hannity, etc? I doubt it. Because they are also "obnoxious, offensive jerk"s who are "ignorant and intolerant".

I have listened to Rush and Hannity.....as I have Matthews and Olbermann. I don't agree with any of them completely... some are too far right and the others too far left. I don't put any of them in the same category as Maher.