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Old 09-15-2010, 07:34 AM
 
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The OP's title cracked me up so much, I can't wait to see Maher's video...(I am church-going btw, he still makes me think while I am laughing, and I am not offended by someone who questions my beliefs when I am in the mood for that kind of dialog, especially when I am ROFLMAO)
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:35 AM
 
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Do you not watch Bill Maher? He always talks like that. lol

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The comedian pontificates on religions as "Fairy Tales" then goes after Sarah Palin because he is under the belief that Ms Palin wanted to have the government deny Muslims the right to practice their religion under the 1st Amendment. After an exhaustive search, we have been unable to find an instance where Ms. Palin advocated for the government to intervene in the free practice of religion, so we expect Mr.

Breitbart.tv » Bill Maher Slams Religion and Palin; Tea Parties are ‘Nativist Bedwetters’ Who Fear Obama’s ‘Negro Army’
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:36 AM
 
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He did hint that Obama and Co. were the P word.

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Where are the liberals when you need them to censor hate speech? Oh, I forgot. He's being hateful towards conservatives and Republicans. It's ok to hate on them
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:39 AM
 
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Although Bill's humor is sardonic and snarky I believe he is just telling his truth.

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So it IS ok to participate in hate speech, so long it is conservatives in the crossfire?

Can't believe I used to listen to the moron Bill Maher. The man is just full of hate
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:40 AM
 
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take it back to people we like being in charge, of course
Yes, I know. but the ideal all-white closet case Religious Right-type RW world is abhorrent to me and people who think like me. I guess never the twain shall meet.
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:41 AM
 
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Although Bill's humor is sardonic and snarky I believe he is just telling his truth.
I think that's a good way to put it. Jon Stewart/the Daily Show writers tell the truth too, but have a sweeter flavor.
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:41 AM
 
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Wasn't Ronald Reagan an actor for many years before he became The President. Comedian or not Bill Maher makes good commentary and his truth is interesting especially when it comes to religion.

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No one takes Maher seriously or looks to him for the "truth" - nor would he want them to.
Maher has an audience, not a following.
Maher's fans do not hang on his every word, they realize he is an entertainer, not an expert.
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:42 AM
 
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what is it about the phrase 'take back America' that drives liberals into such a tizzy, and why were they championing exactly that phrase to exhort [and extort] bubble heads just a few short years ago?
Interesting. I was not aware of the phrase/effort back in 2006 - 2007, perhaps because jingoism does not appeal to me.
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Old 09-15-2010, 07:43 AM
 
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At least Bill isn't hating on hapless minority groups like the gays or the Hispanics.

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Yea, its hate alright, hatred of those who lie to start wars, hatred of those who make billions and billions every year while causing climate change, hatred of foolish people who are so stupid they can be convinced to protest against healthcare reform.

Many thinking people share his hatred, myself included. Good thing he is a funny guy or I'd walk around angry all day like a conservative.
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Old 09-15-2010, 08:04 AM
 
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Interesting. I was not aware of the phrase/effort back in 2006 - 2007, perhaps because jingoism does not appeal to me.
i don't see the connection between appeal and awareness.

does being aware of it now make you a jingoist?
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