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Bill Maher defends Rush Limbaugh for 'slut' apology

More interesting is the reality that the liberals tripping over themselves to lynch Limbaugh for the use of the word slut completely ignore a major Obama backers use of the words slut, ****, whore, and others. Oh...it doesnt say much about Maher actually...or Limbaugh...but it speaks volumes for the selective hatred of others.

And don't forget Maxine Waters calling fellow House members demons.
 
He also is pro-death penalty.

That doesn't speak to libertarianism,


He called the Occupy Wall Street people losers who should get a job.


That's nothing compared to what he called the tea party....


He favors partial privatization of Social Security


key word, partial.


He is for ending corporate welfare.

Aren't most liberals?


I agree that he's not "libertarian", but I don't think he's a liberal either.



If you had to label him? you wouldn't consider him a left leaning individual?
 
He also is pro-death penalty.

He called the Occupy Wall Street people losers who should get a job.

He favors partial privatization of Social Security

He is for ending corporate welfare.


I agree that he's not "libertarian", but I don't think he's a liberal either.


Let me know when you find a liberal or conservative that favors each and every tenet of either movement.
 
And don't forget Maxine Waters calling fellow House members demons.
Its all part of that "more civil dialogue" bull****...
 
More interesting is the reality that the liberals tripping over themselves to lynch Limbaugh for the use of the word slut completely ignore a major Obama backers use of the words slut, ****, whore, and others. Oh...it doesnt say much about Maher actually...or Limbaugh...but it speaks volumes for the selective hatred of others.



That's been my point in these several threads. I have an open offer to the forum, 100 bucks to the forum is any poster can show me where a liberal started a thread on Maher calling palin a **** and a twat, demonstrating thier outrage.
 
Let me know when you find a liberal or conservative that favors each and every tenet of either movement.

They're all over the place on this board. They spout the party line and then do some pretty amazing mental gymnastics to prove that they're not inconsistent.
 
That doesn't speak to libertarianism,





That's nothing compared to what he called the tea party....





key word, partial.




Aren't most liberals?






If you had to label him? you wouldn't consider him a left leaning individual?


My point is that those are mostly conservative positions to take. He is left leaning in some areas and not in others. Calling him a liberal and also assuming that he is somehow this big liberal icon is a tad disingenuous. Admittedly, I used to watch Politically Incorrect, but it was most certainly not because of him. I have yet to watch his HBO series. I personally can't stand the guy.
 
That's been my point in these several threads. I have an open offer to the forum, 100 bucks to the forum is any poster can show me where a liberal started a thread on Maher calling palin a **** and a twat, demonstrating thier outrage.

Maher...is a comedian. Rush is a major force in American Conservative politics.
 
He didn't speak at an Alabama Democrat convention?

I'm not disputing this. I had never heard about this though.

Are you sure he didn't just have breakfast at a Denny's in Alabama? :lol:
 
That's been my point in these several threads. I have an open offer to the forum, 100 bucks to the forum is any poster can show me where a liberal started a thread on Maher calling palin a **** and a twat, demonstrating thier outrage.

Does it count if I start one now? :2razz:

The search function isn't working properly right now. It won't let me past the first page of results. I suspect you are right though. I can't find any threads started by anyone at the moment though.
 
Maher...is a comedian. Rush is a major force in American Conservative politics.
1-that doesnt make you any less of a hypocrite. 2-Its bull****. Bill Maher hosts a weekly show where he brings in 4 guests that are ALL politically driven and motivated. Typical dodge...but its bull****.
 
What I want to know is why this is, or even should be, a partisan issue.

Your daughter, an intelligent, articulate law student who's every parents' dream, has an opportunity to speak before an informally-convened Congressional committee. She gives a very informative narrative, and you're really quite proud of her.

Then, the next day, your daughter is villified on a radio show that purportedly has 12 million listeners. And the next day. And the next.

Why is this a partisan issue? I am gobsmacked that conservatives on this board have lined up against this young woman. Have damn near applauded Rush Limbaugh for his disgraceful besmirching of this woman's name on national radio. If this isn't the most partisan bull**** I've ever seen on DP, I'll vote Democratic in the next election.

As to law students spending $3,000 on birth control? A law student is a student for seven years. So do the math. And don't give me this crap that birth control is available for $4 a month. Even Planned Parenthood, per their website, says the cost is $15 to $50/month. Birth Control Pills - Birth Control Pill - The Pill

If ya'll weren't just interested in playing the Gotcha' Game, you'd be honest enough to recognize that she made an excellent case for birth control pills being covered by all insurance companies (as mandated under Obamacare) because, in many cases, women need them for reasons beyond birth control.

If you can't see that...if you think it's just absolutely fine that Rush Limbaugh tried to make a fool of this woman...if you think his left-handed apology should be sufficient...if you think the Left are partisan hacks...well, I'd suggest ya'll take a good look into your bathroom mirrors.
 
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did you condemn extremists who were threatening to boycott the sponsors of that cable show that discussed Muslim-Americans in a positive light?
Hell no. Nor do I condemn the sponsors pulling their support from Limbaughs program. I have been very much supportive of individuals and their right to vote with their dollars. I 'liked' Samssmart's comment on the Limbaugh supporters, and reaffirmed their 'right' to do so. Next?
 
so the biggest lesson from this whole episode is that all the hacks are butt hurt because at some point some media figure was hypocritical.
 
Let me explain this for all of our conservative friends.

Bill Maher is an opinionated, foul mouthed Far Left standup comic who defends Rush Limbaugh because the two of them do exactly the same thing.

Rush Limbaugh, on the other hand, is the leader of the Republican Party and the one to whom all Republicans must genuflect on a daily basis. Not just Republican politicians, who wouldn't last two seconds without the blessings of the fat, rupulsive pill-head, but even those on this forum.
 
so the biggest lesson from this whole episode is that all the hacks are butt hurt because at some point some media figure was hypocritical.
Actually the 'hypocritical' part has little if anything to do with the 'media figures'...
 
My point is that those are mostly conservative positions to take. He is left leaning in some areas and not in others. Calling him a liberal and also assuming that he is somehow this big liberal icon is a tad disingenuous. Admittedly, I used to watch Politically Incorrect, but it was most certainly not because of him. I have yet to watch his HBO series. I personally can't stand the guy.





In my opinion, the bulk of his ideology falls squarely to the left, he can call himself what he wants, however, I think you and I can agree, he doesn't fall in the libertarian sphere based on actions and statements. I would go one further and say given his donation to Obama's super pac of a million dollars, and speaking at an alabama democratic convention, a casual observer would correctly assume, he was, left wing.

nothing wrong with that, but, no objective person could accept his claim that of all things, he is a "libertarian".
 
Maher...is a comedian. Rush is a major force in American Conservative politics.



They both do political satire/commentary shows, the only real difference is the medium. This excuse doesn't pass the common sense test, sorry.
 
Does it count if I start one now? :2razz:


lol! NO!


The search function isn't working properly right now. It won't let me past the first page of results. I suspect you are right though. I can't find any threads started by anyone at the moment though.


Never make a bet, you are not sure you will win. :pimpdaddy:
 
then why are you condemning folks for calling sponsors to pull their support?
Im not condemning folks for calling sponsors. Im pointing out how hypocritical you are when it comes to your selective outrage. Rush Limbaugh is a radio personality. Bill Maher is a TV personality. On this site there are numerous threads of people losing their mind over the Limbaugh comment. Those same people were deafeningly silent when Maher, a major contributor to the Obama campaign used far worse language. Your selective outrage is what makes you 'that guy'.
 
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