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Bill Maher defends Rush Limbaugh for 'slut' apology

ReverendHellh0und said:
Yes find me someone who listened to his show earlier today, have them tell you the time too.
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Well, not if you are going to talk to me like that. You can do it. :)

If you aren't smart enough to figure out the difference between Limbaugh and Maher/Letterman... you have bigger fish to fry, pal.
 
Harshaw said:
I'm certainly watching a number of them twist themselves into pretzels explaining why it was OK for Maher to do so.
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I'm still waiting for a conservative to acknowledge that there's a distinction between a personal attack on a politician or political figure and a personal attack on a non-public figure. The fact is that Limbaugh launches countless personal attacks every single day against political and public figures, but no one contacts his sponsors about that. Why should Maher be any different?
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
I find those words to be those of the man of a weak constitution. There is never a need for such commentary as it's sexist as hell when a man pontificates on the promiscuity of a woman when discussing things that have little bearing on her choice in quantity of coital interactions.
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Oh, so according to you, if I think it's ok to laugh at a comedian for saying something, I should think it is ok for a politician or political pundit to say it?

I guess no one who watches Katt Williams can ever ****ing participate in politics again. **** watching Bill Burr or Greg Giraldo.

Sorry, but you seem like a weird fellow if you believe that. I'll take my other friends to comedy shows... no offense.


AdamT said:
I'm still waiting for a conservative to acknowledge that there's a distinction between a personal attack on a politician or political figure and a personal attack on a non-public figure. The fact is that Limbaugh launches countless personal attacks every single day against political and public figures, but no one contacts his sponsors about that. Why should Maher be any different?
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They won't admit that there is a difference between a political pundit and a comedian... there is no way they will admit that there is a difference between an attack on a celebrity is a different from an attack on a non-public figure.
 
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ReverendHellh0und said:
her 14 year old daughter wasn't.





Obama knew exactly what he was saying, I got it, the crowd he was speaking to got it, you however seem to be again, left wanting. So sad for you.
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No. You merely do what you accuse others of.

As for Palin, using conservative logic as we saw with Clinton and Kerry, she brought her 14 year-old-daughter into the discussion. Using the same logic Rush used with Clinton, and even the same logic used on Kerry and his service, this makes it fair game. If it doesn't, then conservatives who attack Chelsy, have to change their rules.
 
X Factor said:
To bad I can't respond in kind because I know that not all liberals are like you.
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Right. I don't know any of us who would say:

1) There is no difference between a comedian telling a joke and a political pundit attack.
2) There is no difference between attacking a celebrity and attacking a non-public figure.
3) If you think it's ok for a comedian to say those words, then anyone should be able to say them whenever.
4) Bill Maher has a comparable amount of influence as Rush Limbaugh.

These are ridiculous statements and it's indicative to the problems we face nationally.
 
American said:
A liberaltarian maybe, he also considers himself progressive.

Bill Maher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Left-libertarian, or as I like to put it, Entertainment Leftist.

Look, this has more to do with Bill defending turf that he encircles frequently. It has nothing to do with what he thinks is right. The guy is more annoyed at the sponsor pull outs and boycotts, because he's a man who thinks his message needs to be heard and damned if pressure is put on him or others like him to stop being an insufferable ass.
 
whysoserious said:
Well, not if you are going to talk to me like that. You can do it. :)
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My tone hasn't change towards you at all my friend, however if that's what you want to use as your egress excuse, I won't stand in your way.


If you aren't smart enough to figure out the difference between Limbaugh and Maher/Letterman... you have bigger fish to fry, pal.
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Damn, not smart enough to be overly partisan, what ever will I do.....
 
Boo Radley said:
No. You merely do what you accuse others of.

As for Palin, using conservative logic as we saw with Clinton and Kerry, she brought her 14 year-old-daughter into the discussion. Using the same logic Rush used with Clinton, and even the same logic used on Kerry and his service, this makes it fair game. If it doesn't, then conservatives who attack Chelsy, have to change their rules.
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children of politicians should be off limits. Kerry brought his service into it when he betrayed his brothers and sisters with his war crimes admittance winter soldier nonesnse.
 
whysoserious said:
Oh, so according to you, if I think it's ok to laugh at a comedian for saying something, I should think it is ok for a politician or political pundit to say it?

I guess no one who watches Katt Williams can ever ****ing participate in politics again. **** watching Bill Burr or Greg Giraldo.

Sorry, but you seem like a weird fellow if you believe that. I'll take my other friends to comedy shows... no offense.




They won't admit that there is a difference between a political pundit and a comedian... there is no way they will admit that there is a difference between an attack on a celebrity is a different from an attack on a non-public figure.
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Bill maher is no less a political pundit on that real time show than rush is on his show... Seriously?
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Bill maher is no less a political pundit on that real time show than rush is on his show... Seriously?
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Oh does Rush do stand up? Did Rush get famous for comedy and then get a show? I know this is pointless, because you'll never admit it, but one is a comedian and the other is a political pundit who can change elections. If you can't see it, that's not my problem but don't expect me to apologize over it.
 
ThePlayDrive said:
It actually didn't prove that at all. It proved that there are less threads on Maher's "slut" incident than on Limbaugh's. Why that's the case has many potential potential explanations which is why your irrational game is just that, an irrational game. You're epic failing all over this thread.
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Probably because Maher's audience is 1.3 million and Rush's is 12 million. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/20...ush-robot-chicken-ufc-fight-night-more/122953


Erod said:
Fluke was planted by Obama to change the direction of the discussion, since he had himself cornered with Catholics and that whole debate. And the media has played along exactly to their role.[/B]
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There's a part of me that thinks it was intentional, not Obama, but Pelosi.

Remember, this was an informal session. Republicans were not in attendance. Why? Because the purpose of the committee was to garner testimony on whether or not Obamacare was infringing on church/state separation. All previous testimony was from bishops, cardinals, priests, religious leaders. And here comes Ms. Fluke with an emotional appeal. Republicans basically said, "Nope. That's not what we're here for." Democrats said, "Well, then, screw you -- we'll just meet informally."

No one can deny that it was brilliant.
 
whysoserious said:
Oh, so according to you, if I think it's ok to laugh at a comedian for saying something, I should think it is ok for a politician or political pundit to say it?

I guess no one who watches Katt Williams can ever ****ing participate in politics again. **** watching Bill Burr or Greg Giraldo.

Sorry, but you seem like a weird fellow if you believe that. I'll take my other friends to comedy shows... no offense.




They won't admit that there is a difference between a political pundit and a comedian... there is no way they will admit that there is a difference between an attack on a celebrity is a different from an attack on a non-public figure.
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Please, Bill frequently crosses that line on his show, and has for quite some time. The guy wants to be taken seriously as a commentator on his program, with jokes on the side.

His standup routine is more in line with a "comedian with something to say", but his HBO and ABC program are in the domain of "I have something to say, but I'm also really skilled at punchlines"
 
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whysoserious said:
Right. I don't know any of us who would say:

1) There is no difference between a comedian telling a joke and a political pundit attack.
2) There is no difference between attacking a celebrity and attacking a non-public figure.
3) If you think it's ok for a comedian to say those words, then anyone should be able to say them whenever.
4) Bill Maher has a comparable amount of influence as Rush Limbaugh.

These are ridiculous statements and it's indicative to the problems we face nationally.
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You've already been corrected on Bill Maher being "just a comedian," and you've already said you've never watched his show, so why do you persist with that falsity?

The only thing I can conclude is that you want it to be OK for Maher to say horrible, misogynist things about Sarah Palin, but not OK for Rush to do so as to a liberal activist on the national stage.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
children of politicians should be off limits. Kerry brought his service into it when he betrayed his brothers and sisters with his war crimes admittance winter soldier nonesnse.
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See what I mean, you are selective. The only one who betrayed their brothers and sisters where the swift boaters for untruth. But that's another thread. And if you can pull up some old Limbaugh shows, you will Chelesy a topic often.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
My tone hasn't change towards you at all my friend, however if that's what you want to use as your egress excuse, I won't stand in your way.

Damn, not smart enough to be overly partisan, what ever will I do.....
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You asked me to find someone who posted the exact time and date that they listened to his show. Are you ****ing kidding? I'm not wasting my time looking for something for someone like you. You couldn't be convinced of anything anyway. You aren't even willing to concede obvious points.


Harshaw said:
You've already been corrected on Bill Maher being "just a comedian," and you've already said you've never watched his show, so why do you persist with that falsity?

The only thing I can conclude is that you want it to be OK for Maher to say horrible, misogynist things about Sarah Palin, but not OK for Rush to do so as to a liberal activist on the national stage.
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How is he not a comedian?
 
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whysoserious said:
Oh does Rush do stand up? Did Rush get famous for comedy and then get a show? I know this is pointless, because you'll never admit it, but one is a comedian and the other is a political pundit who can change elections. If you can't see it, that's not my problem but don't expect me to apologize over it.
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How in the world is that remotely relevant? real time was a political round table talk show with wait for it..... political pundits. /facepalm
 
whysoserious said:
You asked me to find someone who posted the exact time and date that they listened to his show. Are you ****ing kidding? I'm not wasting my time looking for something for someone like you. You couldn't be convinced of anything anyway. You aren't even willing to concede obvious points.
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Nah, just find someone, I'll ask them what time. Thanx
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
How in the world is that remotely relevant? real time was a political round table talk show with wait for it..... political pundits. /facepalm
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You said no less. Real Time is on HBO - you have pay to get that channel. You know what else you can do on HBO? Show tits. Say ****. It's an adult show about politics with a comedian as its host. Derrrrrrrrp.


ReverendHellh0und said:
Nah, just find someone, I'll ask them what time. Thanx
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Nah, you're a waste of time. I'd rather just continue to laugh at you flailing to compare a comedian to a pundit.
 
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whysoserious said:
Right. I don't know any of us who would say:

1) There is no difference between a comedian telling a joke and a political pundit attack.
2) There is no difference between attacking a celebrity and attacking a non-public figure.
3) If you think it's ok for a comedian to say those words, then anyone should be able to say them whenever.
4) Bill Maher has a comparable amount of influence as Rush Limbaugh.

These are ridiculous statements and it's indicative to the problems we face nationally.
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Believe me, it's just as frustrating to see some of you twist and spin a reason why it's okay with you if someone you agree with gets a complete pass. You fail in your very first point because I have, indeed, seen other liberals condemn the use of the language no matter who says it. Rush is not an elected official, he's not even a politician, he's an entertainer and a commentator, just like Maher.
 
Have you even seen Real Time or Politically Incorrect? Dear God man.
 
whysoserious said:
You said no less. Real Time is on HBO - you have pay to get that channel. You know what else you can do on HBO? Show tits. Say ****. It's an adult show about politics with a comedian as its host. Derrrrrrrrp.
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Seriously, you are floundering into record territory now. So your "new" argument is that hbo cost money and somehow that makes it ok to call people sluts ****s and twats on a "political commentary" show....


Seriously dude, you are grasping.
 
whysoserious said:
How is he not a comedian?
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Oh, please. How is he not a pundit?

When's the last time he did stand-up? You might as well say Limbaugh is just a Top 40s disc jockey.

Why don't you watch his show before you make these comments?

It's beyond a doubt now that you just want to give Maher a pass. Why, exactly, is that?
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
I saw the one where breitbart (who I was never a fan of), rolled maher like a cigarette. That was funny.
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I think I stopped watching around 2009 or so, so I must have missed it.

When's the last time he did stand-up? You might as well say Limbaugh is just a Top 40s disc jockey.
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It wasn't too many years ago. It was much more punchline driven, like a comedy show would be. It was filled with commentary, but the emphasis was on delivering a point through humor, like a Carlin or Hicks.
 
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