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Maddow snaps at Libertarian panelist: ‘You don’t know anything about me’
Rachel Maddow does not want to tell you her opinion of Romneycare. On “Real Time” Friday night, Bill Maher and guests debated the merits of government run health care, with the conversation ultimately turning to the mandate-driven policy implemented in Massachusetts by Mitt Romney. Most of the panelists, Maddow included,…
Maher: Conservatism is not an ideology, ‘It’s just about being a dick’
On this week’s edition of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher dedicated the last segment of his “New Rules” feature to conservatives’ penchant for finding spokesmen among the pre-shaving set. This week internet radio sensation Caiden Cowger made a splash for his recorded rant about LGBT teens in…
Maher: Conservative disrespect for President Obama is rooted in racism
On Friday night’s edition of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher and his panel discussed racism in the U.S. and its role in the blatant disrespect some conservatives show for President Barack Obama. This discussion began with what Maher called “this week’s installment of ‘Let’s Get Outraged!’”. On…
Maher: Democrats can win if they ‘stick to their guns’ like Republicans do
On Friday night’s edition of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher delivered some advice to the Democratic Party in the wake of the unsuccessful recall election against Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker (R). The outspoken Maher advised that if Democrats would be more stubborn and intractable and less beholden…
Comedian Bill Maher reveals NY Mets ownership stake
Comedian Bill Maher, a New York native and life-long supporter of the New York Mets, revealed that he has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Major League Baseball club. The 56-year-old television show host said he made the purchase months ago, but would not say for how much. Shares of the club were put up…
Maher to ‘Family Guy’ creator: Is it possible for an atheist to win an Emmy?
Friday night, “Real Time with Bill Maher” host Bill Maher subbed for Piers Morgan on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight.” The outspoken HBO host’s guest was “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane. Maher and MacFarlane are apparently close friends and the interview had the easy rhythm of two people who are are…
Maher responds to ‘birther’ controversy with new conspiracy: ‘Wiferism’
Friday night on HBO’s “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher brought up the fact that the “birther” movement has, regrettably, been back in the news. Birthers, of course, are people who question President Barack Obama’s citizenship and therefore his legitimacy as President of the United States, people like…
Bill Maher: Obama ‘is a lousy socialist’
Despite conservatives’ best efforts to paint Barack Obama as a “radical socialist,” Real Time host Bill Maher isn’t buying it. Maher ended Friday night’s “New Rules” segment by calling out the Right’s ridiculous mischaracterization of the President. “…Newt Gingrich called Obama the most radical Leftist President in history. Senator Marco…
Dan Rather to Maher: Corporate media consolidation is politicizing and trivializing journalism
Friday night, on “Real Time with Real Maher,” host Bill Maher welcomed veteran newsman Dan Rather, long-time anchor of “The CBS Evening News.” Rather is the author of a new book, called Rather Outspoken. Rather’s career as a news anchor was brought to an abrupt and ignominious end in 2004…
Maher: Is Romney’s high school bullying a clue to his character?
Friday night on “Real Time with Bill Maher,” host Bill Maher and his panel, including anti-tax activist Grover Norquist, actress Eva Longoria, CNN contributor Margaret Hoover and author David Cay Johnston, posed the question as to whether or not the high school antics of former Massachusetts Governor and presumptive Republican…
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