Except I can’t really think of anyone who has gotten cancelled on the right. They all have a grift to fall back on.

On the other hand, books and liberal ideas or expressions are being outlawed by the fascist regime. Never hear a word about that.

for Joy Reid or Terry Moran either. But speaking out might endanger another dinner invite. Maybe next time will be to the white house.

Wasn't Politically Incorrect canceled during Bush II?

and I doubt he cares about anyone but himself.

I despised him, even before he and his kneepads made that visit to the trump's White House.

He'll probably mention it in his monologue and then spend the rest of his show discussing with guests how trans people are indoctrinating children and most gay teens aren't really gay, they're just pretending to be gay to be trendy.

Bill Maher is total scum. He's an out of touch rich asshole.

If you're a liberal, Maher makes no secret of hating your guts---on national TV. He'll take an occasional jab at trump and conservatives, but it's abundantly clear where his politics are situated. He's a bona fide enemy, and ought to be treated as such.

I soon realized the error of my ways. He’s a shit-stirrer, that’s all and a dope besides. His expertise is limited to pot and rolling joints therefrom.

some are not even democrats. Just look at the hate some have for AOC and Biden as well as support for George Clooney, CNN and others. Some will spend more time defending a celebrity or big media corporation than they ever do supporting democrats.

Luckily, most of those individuals end up being short-timers---and deservedly so.

Some have been here for years and seem like they would rather be sycophantic apologists for someone like Maher than support democrats. And they rationalize it by calling themselves "free thinkers". Real free thinkers value and respect the truth, they don't make excuses for someone like Maher who platforms those who spout right wing BS when he's not parroting lying FAUX news talking points himself.
Or they claim we should be open to "constructive criticism". But what is constructive about Maher's bigotry and sexism? What is constructive about Maher's anti-vax views or his anti-trans views or his anti- woke rants? What is constructive about Maher bringing on right wing propagandists to lie with little push back? What was constructive about Maher attacking Kamala Harris last year? Nothing, but his minions refuse to admit that.
They like to lecture the rest of us for being 'soooo intolerant' so they can feel intellectually superior to feed their egos. At the end of the day tolerance for bigotry, sexism, lying propaganda is not being a "free thinker" or being open to "constructive criticism", it's just enabling it and enabling the evil that is will cause.

1- As with SNL, I watch selectively/critically - with SNL only the cold open and the weekend news and if there's a political skit; with MAHER, the monolog and the new rules and such and if the interview and panel if these are interesting or demolished.

2- I take to heart the Democratic agenda, which includes free thinking. Over the years I dare say I have more clocked hours monitoring Tweety (Chris MATTHEWS) and outright wingnut maggots like LIMBAUGH, the ones I study for their inventive fallacies for me to know how to counter any random aholes parroting at a Happy Hour. It's boring to me to hear what I already know and agree with except to join forces against the random aholes.

3- As a DUer said about Tweety many years ago, WHEN he's on our side there's nobody better. I say the same about MAHER. In recent years his old-man-yelling-about-his-lawn, which manifests in MAGAt feelings, is increasingly evident. Yet, when he faces a blind MAGAt he demolishes them.

4- It's a matter of keep-friends-close-enemies-CLOSER. Opposition Research.

5- There is such a thing as constructive criticism. It's an ancient rule of thumb, that wingnuts look outward for boogeymen to blame, and Libs look INWARD for root causes of problems and meaningful improvement. As often or more than not, there are grains of truth and insight in criticisms.

6- The kneejerk complaints against the weekly thread on MAHER's guests are sort of rooted in the facile belief that if you read or hear something it INFECTS you in a brainwashed way. That's core to MAGAts banning books, movies, theater. I listened to LIMBAUGH for 15 or more years and am still a Lib. The ones I don't listen to are the blind ideologues - HANNITY, CARLSON, WATERS, etc. I sampled O'REILLY along the lines of the inventive fallacy thing.

7- Keeping up with the weekly MAHER announcement thread is not "SUPPORT" of MAHER.

I used to watch his show, years ago. His trashing of liberals got worse and worse over time, and I finally had enough---I stopped watching him, and I've never regretted it. His demonstrated enthusiasm for trump is the ultimate insult.

She treats him like a bratty and clueless (and sometimes heartless) younger brother!

with Jane in command

Maher has been consistent in defending comedians.

However, he usually doesn't post random comments on social media, it's usually related to show or tour schedules or adjacent jokes.

he defends Colbert.

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It's fascinating that I responded in good faith, but the OP wasn't interested in that, so several needless replies happened.

I'm adding this here to note the most recent comment and because the OP demonstrates similar antagonist behavior on this forum in general.

because it might upset his buddy Trump.

to let us know when he defends Colbert. And you’re answer indicated that he would not.

My original comment was in good faith, as I thought the original post was in good faith, but it's clear that you are not.

I tried to help by adding context, not get into some bullshit petty thing about Maher who I don't give a shit about.

Since you were so eager to defend him (someone you allegedly don’t give a shit about), why would you not want to let everyone know when he finally defends Colbert?

Oh wait, you're not asking in good faith...

because you chose to weigh in to come to his defense. And if you don’t monitor his comments, how would you know that

Honestly, it don't make sense
However, I think news broke on a Friday, goofy Maher tapes on on Fridays
So, probably, might have something to say on this Friday show. No idea.
However, we all on the same side here
I respect both ya'll posts here.
It's all okay 🥰

in their responses and am trying to figure it out. And Colbert announced his cancelation on Thursday night, not Friday. Yet while all other late night hosts have spoken out to support Colbert. So that makes. Maher's silence more curious, especially considering his dinner with Trump.
But thanks for the kick.

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You asked a question. I tried to help by mentioning information that I knew. That's it.


And yes, I did edit to respond something that I didn't see previously.

I asked the question “ Has Bill Maher said anything about Colbert's cancellation?”. Which seems to be a simple yes or no answer. But you chose to jump in and respond:

to toeing the corporate line? --- I say, how was criticizing the established Power a corporate line? I think that Stephen's Catholic devotion vs MAHR's atheism? is also a factor.

But I was thinking about MAHR's silence this morning, specifically in his long parroting that he is the champion of interacting with adherents of different points of view, meaning MAGAs. So if he is so open minded, why does he have animus towards Stephen and not support (so far) him on the basis of free speech.

blame liberals.

for reminding you

He blamed Colbert for his cancelation. Called him a one trick pony, staing his show was all about being anti trump. Mahyer also stated people were tired of it.
I did a quick Google search and found several stories about it. Sorry I'm old and not good at posting links.

I'd post a link but the only links I can find at this point are to right wing sources who are giddy at Maher's statement. Therefore, I won't post a link myself but one can be find by searching for - Bill Maher Stephen Colbert

They were very happy with Maher's statements

I never care what that moron has to say