Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Series Discussion Thread
01-18-16 | 12:40 PM
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Man, I gotta bring up something Bill criticized ... Paul Ryan acting "smug" during the State of the Union. It's all in your head, Bill (and your team of writers). I looked at his face and didn't see anything wrong. It's like telling a dog to wipe that stupid look of its face! I don't know if Bill has a problem with Paul's emotive eyes, or what the problem is. But that whole bit was stupid. In fact, I think Paul Ryan should be embraced by Democrats, as he's a "team player" and not there to stonewall everything like the Republicans have been doing for the past seven years.
The partisan petulance seems childish.
01-18-16 | 08:23 PM
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Paul Ryan has resting douchebag face.
01-19-16 | 06:29 PM
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I dunno. I thought he was sitting there and not drawing attention to himself. Biden's face reminded me of my cocker spaniel (or Steve Carrel's face on the 40 Year Old Virgin poster). I can put myself in his shoes, and it's be really awkward to sit there the whole time in-camera and not look stupid.
I don't think Paul Ryan has a resting douchebag face. I guess it's up to the viewer. It's like the "smug Obama" image that was posted everywhere for the past seven years. You know, the one where the photographer caught Obama blinking. So smug!!!
I don't think Paul Ryan has a resting douchebag face. I guess it's up to the viewer. It's like the "smug Obama" image that was posted everywhere for the past seven years. You know, the one where the photographer caught Obama blinking. So smug!!!
01-19-16 | 06:54 PM
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I dunno, I thought Biden was way more outta line than Ryan...
Biden Urges Paul Ryan To Check Out Nude Scene From ‘Porky’s’ On Phone
‘Get A Load Of This’
WASHINGTON—Leaning toward the Speaker of the House during the State of the Union address and holding up the device, Vice President Joe Biden reportedly urged Paul Ryan to check out the nude shower scene from Porky’s on his smartphone Tuesday. “Hey Paul, you gotta get a load of this,” said Biden, who gestured for the GOP congressman to take a good look at the video clip from the 1981 sex comedy, the audio of which, sources confirmed, could be faintly heard beneath the sound of the president’s address. “Can you believe the rack on that one? That is a grade-A set of hooters right there. You can even see some bush. Man, they sure don’t make locker room scenes like this anymore.” At press time, Biden reportedly offered a bottle of Lubriderm to Ryan before proceeding to pump a large quantity of the lotion into his own palm.
‘Get A Load Of This’
WASHINGTON—Leaning toward the Speaker of the House during the State of the Union address and holding up the device, Vice President Joe Biden reportedly urged Paul Ryan to check out the nude shower scene from Porky’s on his smartphone Tuesday. “Hey Paul, you gotta get a load of this,” said Biden, who gestured for the GOP congressman to take a good look at the video clip from the 1981 sex comedy, the audio of which, sources confirmed, could be faintly heard beneath the sound of the president’s address. “Can you believe the rack on that one? That is a grade-A set of hooters right there. You can even see some bush. Man, they sure don’t make locker room scenes like this anymore.” At press time, Biden reportedly offered a bottle of Lubriderm to Ryan before proceeding to pump a large quantity of the lotion into his own palm.
01-20-16 | 02:24 AM
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If Joe Biden will issue an executive oder for more bush in movies, he's got my vote.
01-29-16 | 04:06 AM
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New episode tonight with guests: film director Adam McKay & others most people haven't heard of.
01-31-16 | 08:40 AM
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1/29/16 Episode
I guess anyone can have a bad day, but Bill's solo guest at the top of the show was "Doctor" Samir Chachoua, an Australian doctor who appeared on Dr. Oz saying he "cured" Charlie Sheen of HIV with goat's milk. Supposedly, doc was so confident in his treatment he injected himself with Charlie Sheen's blood. Charlie Sheen subsequently came to his senses and went back on antiretrovirals, but that doesn't stop Bill Maher from giving this quack a platform. Very disappointing. I really hope no one is adversely affected by this.
Rather than get into a blow by blow, I'll just link to Gawker's article on the subject.
Gawker - Real Time features Dr. Samir Chachoua
I guess anyone can have a bad day, but Bill's solo guest at the top of the show was "Doctor" Samir Chachoua, an Australian doctor who appeared on Dr. Oz saying he "cured" Charlie Sheen of HIV with goat's milk. Supposedly, doc was so confident in his treatment he injected himself with Charlie Sheen's blood. Charlie Sheen subsequently came to his senses and went back on antiretrovirals, but that doesn't stop Bill Maher from giving this quack a platform. Very disappointing. I really hope no one is adversely affected by this.
Rather than get into a blow by blow, I'll just link to Gawker's article on the subject.
Gawker - Real Time features Dr. Samir Chachoua
01-31-16 | 09:11 AM
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Ew, Gawker, gross... Do you have another, more reputable site, that makes a similar case against the Doctor's "cure"?
01-31-16 | 11:55 AM
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I won't know what you personally find reputable, so I'd suggest you Google his name and pick based on your own personal criteria. There are plenty to choose from. I have no reason to disagree with what was written on Gawker, especially because most of it is easily verifiable via other sources. It does look like many/most write-ups are on the "gossip" side of things (deadline, people, etc.), but that's about the level of attention this sensationalistic wonder "cure" deserves. I suspect hard news sites won't cover it much unless people start dying from it. I really hope that doesn't happen.
01-31-16 | 09:28 PM
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That was straight up quackery, and I'm also surprised Maher gave him airtime.
Although he redeemed himself at the end of the show by showing a clip of Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
Although he redeemed himself at the end of the show by showing a clip of Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death
02-01-16 | 12:23 PM
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02-03-16 | 11:12 PM
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It's not that simple. He's constantly getting on republicans for being anti-science. In his own mind, I'd say he's pro-science, but somewhat anti-establishment. He has a healthy skepticism of drug companies as he thinks they are out only for profit and not health. I get that. But this was way too far, IMO. In fact, I'd call it irresponsible.
02-03-16 | 11:22 PM
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It's not that simple. He's constantly getting on republicans for being anti-science. In his own mind, I'd say he's pro-science, but somewhat anti-establishment. He has a healthy skepticism of drug companies as he thinks they are out only for profit and not health. I get that. But this was way too far, IMO. In fact, I'd call it irresponsible.
I'm a big fan of Bill Maher, but I would say this statement is spot on.
02-05-16 | 12:45 AM
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Guests for tonight's Feb. 5th show:
P.J. O'Rourke
Erin Brockovich
Alex Wagner
Armstrong Williams
Gloria Steinem
P.J. O'Rourke
Erin Brockovich
Alex Wagner
Armstrong Williams
Gloria Steinem
02-05-16 | 09:24 AM
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That guy gets on my nerves.
02-05-16 | 10:30 AM
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PJ O'Rourke has been embarrassed by the GOP for the last 10 years or so, but he can't come out and say it. And yeah, he's never been funny or particularly astute.
02-05-16 | 10:58 AM
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Bummer I was looking forward to Moore being on tonight. Hopefully he gets better and can reschedule for later in the season.
02-06-16 | 02:45 AM
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02-08-16 | 12:16 PM
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His last appearance was just a pure embarrassment. He thinks he has to make every comment funny, but he hasn't been funny since leaving National Lampoon magazine.
02-10-16 | 08:43 AM
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Bill Maher Pens Blistering Essay on Hillary as "Charlie Brown," Trump and Why Bernie Sanders, Socialist, Can Win -- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/fea...g-essay-863493
02-10-16 | 09:25 AM
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Bill Maher Pens Blistering Essay on Hillary as "Charlie Brown," Trump and Why Bernie Sanders, Socialist, Can Win -- http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/fea...g-essay-863493
Anyway, good article but not "blistering" by any means. I guess, unless you don't know Bill Maher.
My favorite quote from the article:
"Republicans hate government, but they want to be in it. Right away, that's not a good formula for success. They love, love, love America — it's the greatest country in the world and I will kill anyone who dares say different! — except when a Democrat is in office, and then it's an unlivable shithole."
So true.