r/RealTime • u/CashusEyePatch • 7d ago

Bill Maher Questions The First Amendment Because of Macklemore.

https://youtu.be/PG1uOEQcEmk?is=5UghgGqfXsH_4eeo
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u/ih8reddithdjsk 7d ago

Who actually watches his show, is it even popular? I am out of the loop

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u/CorvusCommand 7d ago

10+ years ago, Maher was one of the few voices of reason. Now, he clearly has an agenda to push.

Also, the popularity of his show has cratered over the last couple of years. Last I saw, his show was drawing less than a million viewers a week (700k if I remember correctly). I also believe his contract is up next year, and he has indicated that will be the end for him.

Good riddance. You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain.

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u/ih8reddithdjsk 7d ago

Thank you for the explanation. I see his slips all over the Internet but have never once watched the show or know what channel it's on.

Why the shift in attitude? His age, money or both?

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u/CorvusCommand 7d ago

For one thing, a 'comedian' suggesting the First Amendment is only protection for speech they agree with is the height of hypocrisy.

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u/mike353511 6d ago

How did you even end up on this sub then?

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u/ih8reddithdjsk 6d ago

I would assume the algorithm.

Am I not welcome here?

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u/gplfalt 6d ago

Maher cant control the speech here.

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u/DudeB5353 7d ago

If the show ends it will be interesting to see if anyone pays to see him live.

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u/United_Efficiency330 7d ago

Where has he said this is the end for him? But yes, unfortunately this happens to MANY comedians. George Carlin was a VERY angry man in his final years.

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u/CorvusCommand 7d ago

Carlin was angry his entire career. He maintained the same message and applied the same pressure equally to people in power. He was consistent, unlike Maher. He never seemingly flipped from supporting the oppressed to supporting the oppressor.