Talk:Bill Maher

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His politics[edit]

Maher has frequently said that liberals are "his tribe". Should we include this in the discussion of him being a libertarian or not? Avengerofthe BoN (talk) 00:30, 10 October 2015 (UTC)

What exactly is Maher denying?[edit]

So before the "denialism" category turns into edit war fodder... What exactly does he deny? Avengerofthe BoN (talk) 19:08, 28 November 2015 (UTC)

It's not "edit war fodder"; it's a category that's been on the page for years for reasons that are made clear in the article text if you would only take a moment to read it before making demands & wasting everyone's time. WëäŝëïöïďWeaselly.jpgMethinks it is a Weasel 19:20, 28 November 2015 (UTC)
Denialism is an awfully broad word.... Maybe put him in the category of things he is actually denying? Notably the benefit of vaccines? Avengerofthe BoN (talk) 20:54, 28 November 2015 (UTC)
Your concern is noted. WēāŝēīōīďWeaselly.jpgMethinks it is a Weasel 22:10, 28 November 2015 (UTC)
Sure, ignore everything I say... Avengerofthe BoN (talk) 12:19, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

Sam Chachoua[edit]

Apparently RFK Jr. wasn't enough, he invited a crank who claims to be able to cure cancer and HIV. Quackwatch has a bit about him, so maybe we want to make an article? Or just add this to Maher's anti-science plunge? Aman 1:04, 31 January 2016 (UTC)

Horseshoe theory in action[edit]

I've been watching clips from Maher's show on Youtube (I enjoy his comedic style) and I've noticed that he's been inviting more and more fringe individuals on his talk panel (Milo, Coulter, and recently Peterson). My point is his article should reflect this, especially seeing as this tendency appears to be worsening. ☭Comrade GC☭Ministry of Praise 00:58, 23 April 2018 (UTC)

Agree. I think he's already fringe at this point. He's hopeless. Facepalm --It's-a me, Lgm sigpic.png LeftyGreenMario! 01:24, 23 April 2018 (UTC)
https://www.newsweek.com/bill-maher-says-liberals-have-changed-rips-left-free-speech-more-1686924
https://www.thedailybeast.com/bill-mahers-show-has-gone-completely-off-the-rails
https://www.thedailybeast.com/bill-maher-is-americas-most-important-conservative-voice
Well Bill Maher has turned right wing in these examples. — Unsigned, by: 2601:640:c682:8870:e0c5:c555:7bbd:7972 / talk / contribs

No Longer Liberal?[edit]

@BluePink I understand all your category edits except the one removing "liberal." Maher still looks like a liberal to me. I don't think Maher has advocated for smaller government, or the idea that less-privileged classes should be ignored. He still is a kind of liberal.Ariel31459 (talk) 14:14, 15 November 2019 (UTC)

@GrammarCommie Make your case about Islamophobia in this space.Ariel31459 (talk) 00:11, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
I think Maher is still a liberal, but that doesn't necessarily make him a leftist and a progressive. He's a liberal centrist with some bigoted beliefs. --Sympathy5010 (talk) 06:21, 12 January 2025 (UTC)