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3. It's baffling how much undeserved credibility Maher has accrued over the years.

Reply to Rhiannon12866 (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 11:38 AM

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His misogyny, homophobia, and cozying up to fascists is still on full display every Friday, yet many consider him an astute political commentator and a valid voice of the left. I gave him up during the pandemic when his true colors were fully exposed.

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Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, May 29, 2026 [View all] Rhiannon12866 Friday OP

Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Friday #1

Fuck Bill Maher. I second this motion. LR3 Friday #5

Use protection question everything Friday #6

Interesting panel. deGrasse Tyson is always informing and entertaining. question everything Friday #2

It's baffling how much undeserved credibility Maher has accrued over the years. La Coliniere Friday #3

What's baffling to me is that you still watch him. Abolishinist Friday #8

Read the end of my post La Coliniere Friday #10

I read all three of your sentences. Abolishinist Friday #11

We'll be watching! Abolishinist Friday #4

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Can't wait to watch later Polybius Friday #13

Was great. All of them. Tyson was hilarious and McCarthy tried his best to assure us that TX will remain R question everything Friday #14

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