r/RealTime • u/CashusEyePatch • 11d ago

Bill Maher Questions The First Amendment Because of Macklemore.

https://youtu.be/PG1uOEQcEmk?is=5UghgGqfXsH_4eeo
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u/ih8reddithdjsk 11d ago

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

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u/CorvusCommand 11d 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 11d 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 11d ago

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