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I like Real Time better than I liked the Daily Show, but Maher has some glaring flaws that are hard to get past. When it comes to medicine, he's an irretrievable kook, giving credence to that dumbass who claimed to have cured Charlie Sheen's AIDS. Also, for a guy who likes to say he's not just hard on Republicans, he'll give it to Democrats, too, you say ONE BAD THING about Barack Obama and he flips his shit.

Real Time is actually the opposite of Jon Stewart's Daily Show, as we're seeing now with Trevor Noah's fart in church of an iteration: with Real Time, the concept itself is the real star, whereas the Daily Show had become a vehicle for Jon Stewart and that's it. As much as I like Maher, he could have guest hosts or step down altogether and with the right replacement, the show wouldn't miss a beat.

I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart.

FavreFan wrote:

I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest.

Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel.

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

good dolphin wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself.

Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

WaitingforRuffcorn wrote:

Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind?

Cashman wrote:

good dolphin wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself.

What are your thoughts on Barry Goldwater?

SomeGuy wrote:

WaitingforRuffcorn wrote:

Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind?

Not giving out marriage certificates because it is against your beliefs while being on hubby #3 or #4.

SomeGuy wrote:

Cashman wrote:

good dolphin wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself.

What are your thoughts on Barry Goldwater?

Well before my time. You are also talking about a different era. From what I read, he was a VERY conservative guy.

Cashman wrote:

SomeGuy wrote:

WaitingforRuffcorn wrote:

Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind?

Not giving out marriage certificates because it is against your beliefs while being on hubby #3 or #4.

Anything else? I'm genuinely curious.

The current generation of conservatism has melded with religion and the outcome is a bundle of contradictions wrapped in a riddle. Hypocritical is the word to describe it.

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

good dolphin wrote:

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Show guest list from 2014

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29

good dolphin wrote:

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Show guest list from 2014

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29

The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives!

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I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

good dolphin wrote:

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Show guest list from 2014

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29

WaitingforRuffcorn wrote:

Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

This.

And I agree that the guest who joins the panel usually does nothing but slow down the show.

good dolphin wrote:

SomeGuy wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Show guest list from 2014

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29

Regular Reader wrote:

The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives!

Mary Matalin AND Carville. They are a contrived floor show when they are together.

Author:	IkeSouth [ Thu May 05, 2016 9:26 pm ]
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http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/john-st ... 201767519/ john stewart is coming back!! 4 year deal, hoping to air before the election. this ought to be a thing

Author:	FavreFan [ Thu May 05, 2016 9:27 pm ]
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I doubt Maher's going anywhere for awhile.

Author:	IkeSouth [ Thu May 05, 2016 9:43 pm ]
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he will do it for 10 more years im sure but stewart will probably be there for at least 20

Author:	WaitingforRuffcorn [ Thu May 05, 2016 10:57 pm ]
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Bill Maher is so much better than John Stewart.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Thu May 05, 2016 11:02 pm ]
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I like Real Time better than I liked the Daily Show, but Maher has some glaring flaws that are hard to get past. When it comes to medicine, he's an irretrievable kook, giving credence to that dumbass who claimed to have cured Charlie Sheen's AIDS. Also, for a guy who likes to say he's not just hard on Republicans, he'll give it to Democrats, too, you say ONE BAD THING about Barack Obama and he flips his shit. Real Time is actually the opposite of Jon Stewart's Daily Show, as we're seeing now with Trevor Noah's fart in church of an iteration: with Real Time, the concept itself is the real star, whereas the Daily Show had become a vehicle for Jon Stewart and that's it. As much as I like Maher, he could have guest hosts or step down altogether and with the right replacement, the show wouldn't miss a beat.

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Author:	FavreFan [ Thu May 05, 2016 11:22 pm ]
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I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart.

Author:	Cashman [ Fri May 06, 2016 6:05 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: I like Real Time better than I liked the Daily Show, but Maher has some glaring flaws that are hard to get past. When it comes to medicine, he's an irretrievable kook, giving credence to that dumbass who claimed to have cured Charlie Sheen's AIDS. Also, for a guy who likes to say he's not just hard on Republicans, he'll give it to Democrats, too, you say ONE BAD THING about Barack Obama and he flips his shit. Real Time is actually the opposite of Jon Stewart's Daily Show, as we're seeing now with Trevor Noah's fart in church of an iteration: with Real Time, the concept itself is the real star, whereas the Daily Show had become a vehicle for Jon Stewart and that's it. As much as I like Maher, he could have guest hosts or step down altogether and with the right replacement, the show wouldn't miss a beat. I don't think Bill goes anywhere, they might have them on different nights. Bill flips his shit about Obama, because he(bill) thinks he is black. One of his issues is, not having the right dynamic and chemistry between his red and blue guests. And his guests that he has come on towards the end, always fucks up the flow. Usually they never contribute anything to the political talk. Like, Snoop Dogg you are dropping a new album.... I stopped watching Trevor. I like him, but having a South African comment on American things just doesn't compute for me.

Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 8:18 am ]
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Sounds boring and bad.

Author:	IkeSouth [ Fri May 06, 2016 10:22 am ]
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Lol you guys know maher really well for someone who doesnt like him I agree about the medicine part. He doesnt really get it. He should have never had that sheen doctor on. That was a joke. He flips about obama because he wants obama on the show. He also genuinely likes obama. But i think obama wont do it because he knows maher will ask tough questions and not settle for a political answer. I can see obama doing it first week of jan when none of it matters anymore.

Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 10:30 am ]
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FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel.

Author:	good dolphin [ Fri May 06, 2016 10:38 am ]
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SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make.

Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 10:49 am ]
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good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Well, fine, they are both dogshit.

Author:	Cashman [ Fri May 06, 2016 10:54 am ]
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good dolphin wrote: I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself.

Author:	WaitingforRuffcorn [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:07 am ]
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Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed.

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Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:27 am ]
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Cashman wrote: good dolphin wrote: I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself. What are your thoughts on Barry Goldwater?

Author:	Chus [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:28 am ]
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WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. This. And I agree that the guest who joins the panel usually does nothing but slow down the show.

Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:31 am ]
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WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind?

Author:	Cashman [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:49 am ]
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SomeGuy wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind? Not giving out marriage certificates because it is against your beliefs while being on hubby #3 or #4.

Author:	Cashman [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:50 am ]
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SomeGuy wrote: Cashman wrote: good dolphin wrote: I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Most conservatives are kooks. I really hate people trying to run this country by the bible or by allowing everything. Settle in between. Be Moderate Republican like myself. What are your thoughts on Barry Goldwater? Well before my time. You are also talking about a different era. From what I read, he was a VERY conservative guy.

Author:	SomeGuy [ Fri May 06, 2016 11:58 am ]
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Cashman wrote: SomeGuy wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind? Not giving out marriage certificates because it is against your beliefs while being on hubby #3 or #4. Anything else? I'm genuinely curious. The current generation of conservatism has melded with religion and the outcome is a bundle of contradictions wrapped in a riddle. Hypocritical is the word to describe it.

Author:	Cashman [ Fri May 06, 2016 12:00 pm ]
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SomeGuy wrote: Cashman wrote: SomeGuy wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. What constitutes on "insane idea" in your mind? Not giving out marriage certificates because it is against your beliefs while being on hubby #3 or #4. Anything else? I'm genuinely curious. The current generation of conservatism has melded with religion and the outcome is a bundle of contradictions wrapped in a riddle. Hypocritical is the word to describe it. Stance on energy marriage(I think the transgender thing is getting crazy) Euthanasia Global Warming Gun Control ( I am a gun owner) Healthcare Immigration Religion

Author:	Seacrest [ Fri May 06, 2016 12:31 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29

Author:	Regular Reader [ Fri May 06, 2016 12:45 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29 The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives!

Author:	Seacrest [ Fri May 06, 2016 12:58 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29 Regular Reader wrote: The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives! I just read the guys bio. He's a Republican strategist for 20 years and according to Wiki has never worked in a campaign where his client actually...won an election.

Author:	good dolphin [ Fri May 06, 2016 1:09 pm ]
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Regular Reader wrote: [ I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29[/quote] The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives! [/quote] Mary Matalin AND Carville. They are a contrived floor show when they are together.

Author:	good dolphin [ Fri May 06, 2016 1:11 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29 and?

Author:	IkeSouth [ Fri May 06, 2016 1:39 pm ]
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Chus wrote: WaitingforRuffcorn wrote: Real Time has had multiple conservatives on several times. They don't want to do the show because their insane ideas will be ridiculed. This. And I agree that the guest who joins the panel usually does nothing but slow down the show. im pretty sure panelists get paid to be on the show, and the 1st and 4th guests actually pay to be there because they are plugging their shit. or at very least there is some backdoor deal to have the 1st and 4th guests on

Author:	Seacrest [ Fri May 06, 2016 1:56 pm ]
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Seacrest wrote: good dolphin wrote: SomeGuy wrote: FavreFan wrote: I don't agree with that at all. I mostly agree with you when it comes to Maher's politics, even started a thread about it here, but he's a funny motherfucker. That's why I still watch his show. He's not some gifted pundit or talk show host, IMO. But he's consistently funny, which is not something I can say for Jon Stewart. I mostly agree with this take. Maher is alright, pretty even handed when he has guests on. Stewart treats his guests cordially if they agree with his stance, if he doesn't agree with them he has them on to brow beat and puff his chest. Although Maher, in my opinion, has always had the same stance when it comes to Israel. I don't agree that he is fair. He never has two conservatives on his panel and the one that is there is always treated like a kook unless they concede to the point he is trying to make. Show guest list from 2014 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_R ... %282014%29 good dolphin wrote: and? The list provides a back drop to your assertion. True or not, I have no idea. I've only watched Maher twice and both times he had a single conservative "dope" he was interviewing. And I agree on Matalin and Carville. Just a dog and pony show.

Author:	Regular Reader [ Fri May 06, 2016 2:43 pm ]
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good dolphin wrote: Regular Reader wrote: The very first show listed has Steve Schmidt(R) & Mary Matalin(R) political operatives! Mary Matalin AND Carville. They are a contrived floor show when they are together. Floor/Dog & Pony show assertions aside, which I don't fully disagree with, Matalin & Schmidt are two of his favorites & he generally will let them thoroughly get their points across. Btw, looking at the first 7-8 shows listed, at least four have two republican panelists. Now one of each pair may be a Log Cabin Republican or a "Libertarian", but each claims "conservative principles" fwiw .