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Bill Maher Defends Elitism

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Posted on Apr 21, 2008
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The “Real Time” host offers his own unique take on the bitterness fiasco: “If you think the Democrats are going to take away your Bible, you’re an idiot. If you think they’re going to take away your gun, you’re an armed idiot. And if you think they’re going to take away your gun and give it to a Mexican to kill your god, you’re Bill O’Reilly.”

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By Tres, April 21, 2008 at 9:19 pm Link to this comment
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is a great commentator to keep it real. Some people must feel uncomfortable, because truth hurts.

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By PatrickHenry, April 21, 2008 at 2:18 pm Link to this comment

In entertainment, athletics and business its called ego.

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By Jay Vee, April 21, 2008 at 1:17 pm Link to this comment
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Most people get more attuned to reality as they get older and hopefully smarter. It appears Bill Maher gets dumber by the day and is still a jerk.

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By robert m puglia, April 21, 2008 at 11:16 am Link to this comment
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against casuistry, lies and spin the speaking of truth seems genius. i love bill maher. the pope should apologize to him.

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By Bill Blackolive, April 21, 2008 at 8:38 am Link to this comment
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Great stuff, Bill.  Now we just need for TV mainstreamers like you to see patriotsquestion9/11, and by any voiced single thought herein properly shock this public into life.

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