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In reply to the discussion: My Darling Delusional Mr. Maher [View all]ancianita
(36,237 posts)96. I've wondered the same things.
When I think of the signal-to-noise environment we've suffered, how he's added to that by going for cheap shot laughs over laughs of recognition, add to that his kids/women/Democrats noise, well, I can't even... we have writers of sharper humor on this site than he's got on payroll. And you're one of them.
He should retire, get back in touch, and just do an occasional special.
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Methinks Maher is so in love with himself he won't care (or bother to see). However, that is no
CTyankee
Nov 2022
#1
good description...ever since he devoted so much air time to the fact that he has to wear glasses...
CTyankee
Nov 2022
#101
I also gave up on him several years ago when it dawned on me how consistently despicable he was.
royable
Nov 2022
#10
Agree. His guests tonight were good too. I wish Maggie was allowed to speak more.
beaglelover
Nov 2022
#67
We will know if it is a "real thing" on Tuesday. You may be right, the polls may have this nailed,
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#25
He is an entertainer, who built his career on controversy. Remember Politically Incorrect? His
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#34
That is why you see the visceral reaction some have towards him, and you appear upset because some
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#36
LOL. No. As for things to be concerned about, it doesn't even rate. It just makes for interesting
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#42
It is not a valid comparison. It is like saying "what do blacks have to complain about, there is no
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#50
Maher made one of the strongest arguments for voting Democratic I've seen this cycle
Sympthsical
Nov 2022
#54
"We don't even seem to be having have serious increases in turnout over it."
NanceGreggs
Nov 2022
#30
Yes, and many people are doing their vote by mail and early voting this past week, and those numbers
JohnSJ
Nov 2022
#37
Has it fizzled with independent swing voters as a priority? Perhaps that is more to his point. nt
Shermann
Nov 2022
#53
His new rules segment was awesome and so depressing last night. I posted an OP about it.
beaglelover
Nov 2022
#66
Maher, isn't the same as Fox news, but I have boycotted his shows pretty much for the same reason.
msfiddlestix
Nov 2022
#76
Thank you. I'm glad you took the time to put his tired politics in sharp relief with reality.
ancianita
Nov 2022
#92
I was accused of using a right-wing talking point yesterday for giving my opinion.
betsuni
Nov 2022
#97