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In reply to the discussion: I have no problem condemning Maher for some of his language. [View all]seabeyond
(110,159 posts)7. maher is a misogynist. so is limbaugh. three days of limbaugh spewing crap
about a woman in no way compares to what maher has done.
maher is not a democrat
maher does not represent the democratic party
maher does not have the ear of our democratic elected officials.
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There is an "if the shoe fits" factor to Maher's offensive comments. He just should
brewens
Mar 2012
#2
it is not a personal attack. it is an understanding thru many of your posts, that you do not
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#42
well, there you go. i was not talking in slang nor derogatory. more like, without clue. nt
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#44
He isn't a misogynist. And throwing that word around the way you do only weakens its meaning.
phleshdef
Mar 2012
#33
he is misogynist and yes he does. he has a hate on for women.he targets women as a whole
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#34
you sure do hurl a bunch of assumptions about a poster, telling them what, how and why
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#36
He doesn't hate women. You just hate him. And you lack the ability to interpret a joke...
phleshdef
Mar 2012
#37
yes, he hates women. do you note how often you tell me what i think ect.... You just hate him.
seabeyond
Mar 2012
#38
Funny, you are asking others to listen to what you say and think while refusing to give Maher...
phleshdef
Mar 2012
#47
Maher is the George Carlin of our day. Limbaugh is, well, a "fat fuck" in Maher's terms.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#8
I could quote some George Carlin that some would definitely consider sexist
Major Nikon
Mar 2012
#18
Trust me, I know. He was also a Libertarian (ref: "Brain Droppings") but he didn't like Repukes.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#25
Bill Maher casually disregards and disrespects everyone. Its not gender specific.
phleshdef
Mar 2012
#32
Hey, we still don't have a contemporary Kliban. I'll take a new Carlin rather than no Carlin.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#21
When Maher headlines Demoratic fundraisers, he IS a representative of the Democratic party
Dems to Win
Mar 2012
#11