Reply #22: Haven't seen the show, but... [View All]

[tomreedtoon]

...I have heard it on AAR, and it's not surprising.

Maher depends on the idea that anyone on his show is willing to discuss the issues and have a little "fun" with the audience. I remember on his old "Politically Incorrect" show, he would get blindsided by people of strong opinions. The worst I remember was Sister Souljar, who would simply not be a human being, relax, make her point and then shut up.

He also likes to have people of opposing viewpoints on the show to create arguments, a talk show gambit as old as Joe Pyne. But Maher doesn't have the capability of keeping a determined haranguer under control.