New Rule: The Lesson of Afghanistan | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) 

I think you have it wrong. I agree with almost everything Bill says, but he also loves to do two things: brag about himself, and hate on liberals. When Trump was in power he hated on conservatives, and now that it’s Biden he’s hating on liberals. And I AGREE with him, but he also tends to think that his audience is stupid, and I don’t like that. They have two things they can do: clap and boo. That’s it. There’s no grey area in between, it’s either clap or boo. What are they supposed to do when he says something like “ and I’m sure all of you who just clapped are going to take in some refugees”. Is BILL taking in refugees? Is his audience supposed to boo him for saying that, or clap along in agreement that, yes, most of us probably WONT be doing that. I love Bill, but he annoys the shit out of me when he gets all smarmy and talks down on his audience. I think the dude is kinda like me in the sense that he generally loathes MOST people, the right and left alike.

He’s the very person he’s talking about

@@drewlittell The US policy failed in the middle east. Why? Why do ISiS and like groups hate the US and not china or Russia?

That's my favorite part.

They are brainless seals.

That's why I get the creeps when I hear the old "thank you for your service" song. Empty platitudes and no tangible support. And I'm not even a US soldier.

Yes the american people love supporting the soldiers in words not so much actions

Religious Republican conservatives loathe actual members of the military.

Military action action for access or ownership of another country's resources aren't "wars". The U.S. corporations make billions in profit...let them field and supply their OWN f**king armies, instead of taxpayers.🤔

As a non-veteran I think most of the blame for the way veterans are treated rests squarely at the feet of veterans. Veterans act like America's endless effort to engage in needless conflict and war crimes is a brand new thing even though we haven't won a war since ww2 even though we've never not been at war since ww2. If Veterans would stop signing up and they had to draft people they wouldn't be in a position to play world police in places nobody wants to go in the first place with absolutely no goals other than burning munitions. We should stop giving people who are willing to kill people for money and education money and education.

thats beautiful glad you are here

Anytime a nationality starts being treated like a religion among its inhabitants it becomes creepy.

My parents are from Guyana and my mom always told me and my brother how lucky we were to be here. I literally had someone tell me today how much she hated America (she was born and raised in America) and all I said to her was "it beats being in Guyana". I don't think they really listen. They're so entitled and delusional. They have no idea. My dad died a veteran and he never became a citizen but he got a military funeral and flyover. There's a reason people around the world come here and I think 'Americans' don't understand that.

You mean wallet

The term "liberal" has become a pejorative for the far right. It's also been appropriated by the far left. By no means are they liberal. "Liberal" is derived from Latin. It means free.

@@thatguy22441 ok? But that’s not the context in which the word is being used here. I appreciate the etymology lesson, but liberal in this instance means the modern day use of the term

I'm a conservative Catholic and I appreciate it too 😜 Love you guys, prayers!!!!

@@thatguy22441 It’s true, I refuse to call the democrats or the left liberal, because there’s nothing liberal about them anymore. There’s nothing wrong with being liberal, actually the best thing is, being a little bit of both, liberal, and conservative. I consider myself a classic liberal, Fiscally conservative, and socially liberal. And I’m 100% for the Bill of Rights, and second amendment.

@@thatguy22441 it has become pejorative due to how extreme democrats have become. Sure, there is always a sector on both sides that will always look down upon the other side but the popularity of it's negative connotation is strictly due to the democratic party's platform and it's followers that will vote for them no matter what it costs America.

Well tell them Fool's every Chance you Get ...

There is something laughable about the fact the even the less privileged in America (and I mean that in the woke sense not pertaining to wealth) are still more privileged than the much of the rest of the world. . . .

I would never say that, both as an immigrant and a student. The impulse to back slap and ignore the very real domestic problems this country has is too strong to simply clap and say that America is a great country. Present day America simply isn't as bad as countries like Afghanistan or China. As a teacher, I would hope that you teach in a more nuanced way.

@@byronwilliams7977 What do you consider a great country and why ?

@@byronwilliams7977 lol it's in comparison to most other countries on earth. That's the point.

Now imagine if there were a Republican figurehead that could be like Bill Maher and call out the party.

@@StayTunedReviews There's many on the right that call out the right in my opinion. Look how many Republicans came out in vocal opposition to Trump? A bunch from my memory..

Not weird at all as Maher IS considered right wing in any other advanced country. Only in the US that is so extreme to the right would someone like him ever be looked at as a leftie.

When Bill has become a voice of reason even with conservatives you know the train has gone off the rails.

That is because the poles have switched....leftist are modern fascists....and many modern right thinkers are much more democratic and tolerant than Medias depicted them

Why? If you saw Canada and the EU then why would you be in hurry to get back to the US?

@@Pikkabuu Obviously, it's a far, far better place to be.

@@All_True_Especially_The_Lies Actually US is far far worse place to be when compared to Canada or Europe.

Former Soviet Union here.. been to Canada, Been to the EU.. I'm with you, Omar..

@@ayannovruzov5903 Care to elaborate why?

The US now pretending to be in Afghanistan for humanitarian reasons. Please, you know why this started!

@@ToriZealot - Yes, we all do. It was because they were harboring terrorists we were looking for.

@@jsphblw Those terrorists were in Saudi Arabia and they've never been caught.

@@howardsung108 - So Bin Laden wasn’t in Afghanistan and the Taliban didn’t refuse to turn him over? I did not know that. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

Because they only exist on Twitter, where he's apparently stuck.

I agree we need to stop being extremist like the right is. That being said, Bill seems to be more than ready to be an apologist for the left while giving rightwing people like Ralph Reed a pass with the ol;d, "We all do it".

I help everyone, just an American with no side, and it's good to hear anyone joke about both sides evenly. Much respect guys 👍

“We shouldn’t complain because others have it worse” is such a stupid argument. There are tons of issues worth complaining about in the US like price gouging in healthcare and higher education. 1st world issues will fundamentally be different from 3rd world issues. Just b/c someone in africa does not have electricity in no way nullifies legitimate gripes those in the US have. An outlook like that stifles progress and is nothing more than a distraction

@@davidp2723 you hit the nail right on the head David. Bill is now old money and his life is pretty fucking sweet. He doesn’t want to change the status quo because he benefits from it so much while others still suffer, even in America.

I'll believe he's doing it for anything other than selfish reasons/entertainment if he takes in an Afghan refugee.

Ryan Grobler , thank you for saying what you did about America. I am lucky in the sense that I could've been born somewhere else entirely, but i wasnt . What country do you live in if you dont mind me asking?

@@randybonner9870 Only a pleasure Randy. I'm in South Africa, born and raised. I love my country but we have a lot of very difficult challenges. On a personal front (and I have a very good life compared to many) I've had to close a business I spent 6 years building, and lost jobs due to economic turns. While I yearn to travel it is immensely expensive because our currency is weak. As an example a trip to the USA costs more than most people can save in several years even if they live very cheaply. That said, I've had some friends who've visited the US and they all loved it for many reasons but predominantly the warmth of the people they met and the beauty and diversity of the natural landscapes. I've been a TV and movie kid all my life - even pursued a career in 3D animation - and I'd say at least 70% of the TV we had here was from the US so in a way I spent more time in Fictional USA than in real South Africa :) As I grew older I swapped movies and cartoons for documentaries and the news so I think my perception of the US is fairly realistic though, obviously, very limited. From an outsider's perspective, I think it's amazing to have a country where there truly is so much freedom that that actually becomes one of the problems. Many other countries, like mine, face constant poweroutages, deep poverty, violent crime, mass unemployment, a lack of education and clean water, sudden economic instability and just, overall, immense uncertainty. We are working very hard to fix all these problems, but the road is long and fraught with challenges. The freedom that I believe the average citizen in a country like the US has to travel and start businesses is an exceptional birthright. I have immense respect for the people that built the USA, protect it, and continue to build it today - I don't just mean politicians, I mean every good citizen.

@@ruaangrobler3035 Wow Mr. Grobler I'm brought to tears of Joy and pride and humbleness. Humbleness bringing most of the tears Sir. I understand what you mean when you talk about in America we have so much freedom. Because we are afraid to be completely stupid here some people are just bored because they need some cause that they can stir up and try to cause Mayhem in the political realm of political correctness, and the snowball just keeps rolling downhill getting bigger. Some people here don't understand how they can unravel what the founding fathers had designed for this great experiment. It's like they want to tear everything down and then rebuild. It's not enough that this country has by law done away with some of his past evil Deeds. I've got some matters I need to deal with right now but I will certainly respond back with you sir. I hope more people will read what you have said about this great country. Again I am humbled by your thoughts about this country. Some people that live here think this is a terrible country. They seriously need to ask yourselves why the world is trying their damnedest to immigrate here?

Ryan, if only we could some of our unappreciative America haters here for people like you. How frickin awesome that would be. We have problems but I am so grateful to be an American. I hope you realize your dream soon. We need and will welcome you with open arms.

Ruuan. I just noticed auto correct changed your name to Ryan in my comment. But again, get yourself here asap.

As non american, i visit USA couple times and base on what i saw , i will pick Malaysia any day over USA as place to live . Malaysia in your 27 is different now, while USA are getting worse specially in human development lol .

How come the rich oligarchs can't give veterans more money? Let alone anybody

not just handing, but throwing over the walls. one of them landed on the barbed wire.

Yes, the reason is a staged photo op.

@@squatch545 donald trump winning is a staged photo.

DEMENTIA JOE HAS TO GO.

@@mike7721 Dummy Don is a crooked Con ! How's that ?

True try to put your perspective as a Afghanistan being invaded by Israels's dog army

Bill's ''perspective'' is very much different from mine. He's part of the wealthy elite, I'm not. This rich guy doesn't speak for me or anyone like me.

Lol I can't criticize the USA without using a compliment sandwich? How snowflake. I have perspective. Not using positive comments to cushion your ego from my truth doesn't mean I don't have it.

@@sadienailedit7467 Here in Australia, if you were a man, you'd be thought of as a cynical old c*nt, Sadie. All I was saying was that you should think a bit harder about what you hear before you believe it. Here's another Aurelius quote: He who is popular with everybody is a friend to none of them.

Another word I miss: awareness… as in self. Not gay

Idiots say that Bill has Trump derangement syndrome. Funny how he is so ready to NOT to think the very worst. As he might. His Trump bit was almost positive. Lol, I dump a LOT on Trump, and yet I know surprising GOOD things(thing)about him.

@The Watcher step off the stool and join us

Same here. I intentionally listen to people who disagree with me. Bill Mahr, Glenn Greenwald, and Matt Taibi are all left-leaning...and thought-provoking

Meh, you'll still be on their side in the coming Civil War.

To be fair liberals cant choose what bathroom to use let alone choose the right ammo. Civil war is the last thing leftists should want.

@@HelloThere-jr6gd liberals are not wokers

Great comment. Right on the money.

Well said

What a crock of shit. There are NO good conservative politicians, and if by "liberal" you mean right-wing corporatists like Maher, then there are NO good liberal politicians either. There is good in most American People and there is good in a handful of members of congress, but they are a tiny minority and all far away from either the Democratic Party Inc or the Republican Party Inc.

The other side of the coin is the division we've had lately. You speak the truth, nothing makes me happier than talking to someone with opposing views and coming to an agreement.

@@scottym.9077shitting on them? Frankly, he was being truthful and if you can’t handle that, then you’re more of a problem than you realize.

Would you lend your experience so i might write well about Honduras and Hondurans, in fiction? I have thought about the border situation, these past few years. I read most Spanish and can write to you in Spanish, also. ty

My parents are from Honduras and my father not only let us know how privileged we are, he actually sent us out there to live (for 6 years). Whenever I heard my friends discuss criminality or oppression I just couldn't relate. I love this country, sure we got some issues, but that shit is light!

I'm from the Bronx and also still find a reason to be grateful. It's almost as if this country is so great, so called oppressed people here have to find something to complain about. But, to each their own. Nice that you can enjoy it here!!

@@bdog1323 I feel there are few places in the world worst than the Bronx, or East New York. You should move.

Im from Venezuela and i super grateful for the blessings i have received here in America

The US is the cause of all of Cuban pain. Dafuq are you on about being proud of this country? We ruined Cuba. We caused Taliban to be who they are today. America is the reason, or in other cases one of the biggest reasons why everywhere else is screwed up.

Im just a tad miffed about Kids being shot to death by psychos in classrooms, blowing Trillions on War and allowing People to go homeless. The US has no excuse for the preventable issues, and absolutely ridiculous spending we do, hence why I criticize it. Sure Im in one of the best places on the Planet but we have alot of work to do. We shouldnt be having certain issues with how many resources we have. Thats all Im saying. I expect more.

@@AnkhapostleDisciples No bud, the US is not the reason Cuba is a fucked up country from the very beginning

Don't you just love the fact that there is a non-Cuban lecturing an actual Cuban about Cuba?

grateful and proud? You know you can be that and also critical of it. It's amazing compared to Cuba but that doesn't mean Republicans aren't out to make it worst and Democrats to make it better.

That's the way most Americans should be. It's not perfect, not even particularly great, but we're still better off than so many.

@@shocktrauma85 Not the rest of the developed world though

I heard Kenya was beautiful. I’m black American. I’m fascinated with every country in the motherland. I only saw Liberia.

@@Topg1 very beautiful & friendly towards foreigners

I'm Swiss an currently living in SA working as a teacher. Things here seem to turn worse every year. I'm looking for an option. Would you recommend Kenya?

When does evil take a break?

@@thomasjohn6041 The Weekend in Chicago ....

Evil is much easier discern and thus take action.

@@hushmoney2058 wrong...the weekend is when things get real.

Damn! You just defined Orange shitstain Trump perfectly! Bravo! 👌 👍 👏 👏 👏

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Are you going to be taking in refugees?

@@mtguitar5150 are you?

@@mtguitar5150 Citizens shouldn't be asked to do so. Did the citizens waste 3 trillion dollars in a pointless war? No. They did pay for it through their taxes though. Now the same central state that created this mess through all those decades will turn to the citizens and say "heeeey, we mess up that place and wasted 3 trillion dollars. Now we need to shelter the people we ruined over there, fancy chipping in and inviting some of them to your own house?" No, the government made the mess, the government should house and clothe and educate and relocate these people. The taxpayers will be paying for that anyway. That is WHY you have a central government after all. For *centralized solutions to large scale problems* .

Bill's the one advocating for taking in refugees, I'm sure he has rescued 0. As an American, ain't no one moving in with me, and I never suggested so.

It’s nauseating how they cheer themselves in such unawareness

Nah liberals still like this country and have some nationalism and are pro capitalist with some reform here and there. It’s leftists that hate this country and want to uproot the system and fundamentally change it. So these neoliberals clapping for america is extremely accurate

Yep there's applause signs for the clapping class! Pavlov's dog's

@@cw2840 This audience?? Wishful thinking

@@itsmyytaccount8498 Wishful thinking? no it’s called understanding political spectrums and applying logic lmfao neoliberals still ultimately have nationalism and love for the country and the people that watch bill Maher are just moderate democrats and neoliberals who still have some conservative traits in them that roots in nationalism. there’s a staunch difference between a leftist and a liberal that I’m sure ur unaware of. Leftists do not like bill Maher and do not watch him

yeah, but also bill is the worst at a comedic pause

@@undeadly1103 It's not on his cue cards.

Coming from a person who doesn't respect women like kids or religious people ya we should listen to u chea laughs

Yeah that nervous laughter and clapping is due to their programming hitting a speed bump.

Bill is not funny without that laugh track

train seals will clap at anything.

I don't remember the trump joke. The inhumanities in the middle east, china and n.korea should be our only focus when trying to influence other countries. How could I as a NY dem Jew go against Israel. I'm the middle way today. The wokenbullshot is just a way to get us to be distracted with silly semantics while the left try to become the ruling class like kings an queens and all the perks that come with the titles. We are being scammed ...

because they all believe he is talking about someone else.

Actually, Bill didn't change much, the left did. That's why his opinions on the left have changed.

We should always try to do better, that's why.

So you think America is Disneyland? well I invite you to take a spin in my fucked up life. then I guarantee you will think differently. and if you are curious how I guarantee this? it's because I have to live this miserable egsistance every god damn day.

middle class and upper class America is disneyland. The ghettos and poor neighborhoods are closer to your third world countries than you realize. Just because the standard of living here is higher (for some) doesn't mean we have a problem free society. There are still massive issues that need to be addressed and we shouldn't turn a blind eye to it because of 'muh patriotizms' 'best cuntry in da wurld!'

Bingo

Extremists yell the loudest - click bait for sure. The owners of social media sites love how that makes them money. And therein lies the big problem.

Because they want it to rise to the top and have an invested interest in it. You ever hear cnn or any of the msm once report on pelosis maskless democrat fundraiser?

@@dragomilosevic4823 Great point, it’s very selective at best

True

Exactly. He is one of those you can't cancel. Free to speak his mind and obviously intelligent and well informed.

@@fausto412 It's almost like cancel culture isn't actually a real thing.

@@82Jaster he brought up someone being cancelled from jeapordy in the video. He doesn't get cancelled because he can formidablely rebuttle soft claims and doesn't apologize.

@@ashleighwillis8564 That guy lost his gig on Jeopardy because it's pretty much the most squeaky clean show on TV. So while Bill may not have an issue with what he said, it's no surprise that the producers of Jeopardy don't want that to be part of their show. A job having requirements for the type of language or history that you have isn't something new. It's why when you're looking for a job they ask for references. If they call up that person and they tell them that you're a toxic person, then are you really going to be surprised when you don't get hired? Is that cancel culture when you aren't? Bill actually does apologize. A few years ago he got in trouble for saying "house n-word" and this was the statement he issued in response "Last night was a particularly long night as I regret the word I used in the banter of a live moment. The word was offensive, and I regret saying it and am very sorry."

We can be better and we need to heal wounds.

We still are liberals. Most people have just changed the definition and people like us were caught unaware. For them, we have to be crazy nut job, blue haired, shrieking cry babies to be called a liberal. I happily call myself a centrist now.

Nice try. It was “with it.”

You'd be right if he had a mind.

@@nedcrouch3202 Dude what is this, 2012? I've been hearing this same shit for over a decade and nothing Bill ever says or does will change your mind about it. If that's the case then why bother even watching his videos?

@@CockatooDude he isn't wrong you here the bull this man just threw out u can't compare a first world nation to a 3 world where America its self destroy most if not a good portion of the country itself

@@Silverstorm173 Glad Im nit ghe only one who noticed that!! Bill has no clue how his own country has major issues, ranging from poverty, lack of affordable housing and health care, homegrown terrorism, rape, incest, abuse of power etc. etc. When you compare it to third world countries, these ppl are better off, but its not, this shouldn't be an issue, if you're ths richest nation in the world!! 🌊 🌹 🇺🇸 ☮️ 🙏🏼

@@Boadicea6 well that’s the way I see it. I think we have many great freedoms and rights here in the USA but we definitely have our fair share of problems that need our attention like the ones you listed. We shouldn’t neglect those problems just because we’re doing better than other countries. If we neglect certain issues for too long they become bigger problems. Take for instance the sinking water levels at the Hoover dam.

Yes. I agree!

@Preston Hanson i know..and that's what annoys me the most they think they know everything and they can't pay a damn bill!

The fact that we are speaking of the shittiness of America IS gratitude for what we have. Investigate this thoroughly

@Preston Hanson that’s weird, I thought republican areas tend to have the jobless problems…

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ngl the water works turn on when I watch that video of Buckingham Palace playing our national anthem on 9/12/2001 2 old rivals now 2 of the closest allies. god bless the UK and god bless the US

If you think he's bridging a gap and not a full blown libertarian at best smooching you up to his pipeline to Conservatism I fear for you because that means his grift is working You think he doesn't follow the money at all you poor, poor baby? He's lying in your face. He's the most blatant late night vulture I've ever seen there is not a honest bone in his body. I would say he's the clown but people following him are even more so.

I'm conservative and I like bill! We have bigger problems coming to America than politics

He’s entertaining, certainly.. But he’s a total narcissist and a charlatan..

@@M0oranshi Back to twitter you go.

He's telling young kids to shut up and be glad what you have. Terrible lesson.

No-one except perhaps the members of organized religions who have been doing just that, for centuries, long before, and long after it was inscribed on the Statue of Liberty.

I do. I'll take them. Before my husband was KIA, I spoke to his Afghan interpreter and I know he wanted to come to America with his family, he was a nice man. No one can find him. He might be dead. 😢 When my husband died, he cried for him. Brotherhood knows no borders... That will always stayed with me, and I can only hope he made it to America, and is safe. 🙏 BUT, I know many do not feel like I do.

I wonder how many refugees he has at home

My house is at maximum capacity. They are welcome to live in my neighborhood or my town, though.

I’m retired, live alone, and have a guest room. Honestly, no, I don’t want *anyone* in my home. I retired last month and I’ve earned some peace & quiet. But I’d consider hosting, temporarily of course, an Afghan who supported us, provided I had some assurance he was safe and wasn’t going to trash my home.

Many people are comedians who are not Bill or Chapelle.I'm one of them!!! I find your comment offensive, because driving eight hours to entertain two tables of four people is how you learn your job as a COMEDIAN!

Lol ok do we live in Nazi Germany or something?

This guy is nuanced? Cmon man.

Except this wasn't nuanced

@Alf Mucha The definition of "nuance" includes "subtle." This is not subtle. I don't expect anything out of him, and I didn't say I did, so nice strawman argument. I'm just pointing out to someone who thinks this drivel is "nuanced" that it's not nuanced.

Love Bill, but why is he incapable of joking about Joe Biden? He is pussyfooting around that dude's senile incompetence.

@callmecatalyst Good point!

Congratulations, you've discovered Bill Maher is a conservative. His atheism has rotted his brain into having the most reactionary takes possible.

Ditto!

This makes perfect sense because Bill is basically a conservative at this point.

The truth is not a sliding scale. Apparently both sides of the political aisle seem to misuse the word Truth to their weaponry

For many these days, that is sadly true. Long has the greatest generation in the USA passed by.

I don't think it's just an American mantra but every rich country's mantra.

@@Mo_B-xv2hv Yes, that's the thing, American might be unique but it isn't special.

@@myothersoul1953 it's special to me, glad I live here.

I don’t see any Chinese families taking African babies for adoption.

Well said. It's the same the world over, my friend. Just like in the US, here in the UK the majority view is under represented. The people who make the most noise are on the fringe. Social media has a lot to answer for.

That's exactly what we had the last time

He isnt. He's still saying the same things he said 20 years ago.

In America we expect more of this country not less which is why I bitch and complain

@@jrross5130 there is nothing wrong with wanting it to be better, we should always try to do & be better. That is something my grandparents taught me. Take advantage of opportunities get educated, be better.

@@jrross5130 As a non-American, I would hate all the USA USA braggarts of the 90s and early 2000s. However, I hate the self loathing of current politics more. America, despite all its warts (and there are many) has done so much for the world. Would be nice if America allowed itself a little Rah Rah again.

@@cybtb as a conservative independent who loves thier country im never afraid to say America isn't perfect. What is great about America is we believe in our core about being better. We didn't start out right but we work towards it. I think that makes America great. I'm not ashamed of my country. I'm ashamed of its haters that benefit of it.

@Joseph Norm as I also added you should always try to make it better. As a woman i know there have been great advancements & opportunities. My mother who s 99 became a nurse. But in 1940 when she was making career choices, she could be a secretary, a teacher, a nurse. Not too many choices, but she was lucky her immegrant father encouraged her. Flash forward 2021, lots more choices. I have spent 40 plus years in the work world & put up with alot of stupid male BS & general BS. Believe me when i say its better. Does it need to improve, yes it always does. The bottom line in, there is a difference between working to make thngs better & just whinning & complainng. I have seen both.

It's the old "Dems" basically moderate republicans against the young lefties.. Your time is about up. The sooner you people die off the BETTER. Holding up progress

So, what are the 'crazy' things that the Left supports? Medicare-for-all? $15 minimum wage? Ending wars in countries that didn't attack us?

@@liamhackston2507 Feigning ignorance by talking about others normal reasonable topics, while ignoring the crazies that claimed 3 years old can decide their gender is just straight up ridiculous and disingenuous.

@@RUTHLESSambition5 What are you blabbering about?

@@liamhackston2507 identity politics

Amen, Aren't we showing more gratefulness by working hard to appreciate, update, and maintain our beloved country?

Work to be better by shitting on every little thing we think is wrong?? Newsflash that makes us worse bro😂

Agreed!

work to better is ok but radical revolution is not ok...

I'm convinced so many on all ends of the political spectrum feel "be better" means subordination of those they don't like. The more I hear from anti-vaxxers, there are days I swear that I'm one of them.

I want to see Bill take some in.

That’s the entire idea of government.

I pay taxes.

@@mjef3695 probably not.

My friend calls that a complimentary sandwich. You say something good, then say what you really mean, then finish up with something good.

You know I read your screenname and chuckled because I used to know a guy named Wes. But he was an axe murderer

@@deboluccia sandwiiches are like valet. It ain’t complimentary booom drum tap synbols

Game of thrones ✔️

Nah. I like like getting chicken nuggets at Micky D's, but sometimes I get a big mac instead.

Nah bill maher is getting old fast. I'm an American. My standards aren't based on things that happen in Haiti. It's a new narrative the elites are pushing. "Oh you don't have it that bad, look at Tijuana."

​@@ChicanoOne760 It's about perspective. Of course, nothing is so good that cannot get better. I understand that Americans take it for granted. THE US is doing better than most of the countries, that is a fact and that is a good thing. I know many Brazilians that moved to the US to work and have a better life standard but I've never met an American that moved to Brazil to earn a better living. It's about perspective and if you travel to a few different countries that becomes very, very clear.

@@PauloNideck ok so coming from an immigrant you are eternally grateful. What about black folks that only have 3.8% of the wealth in America.

@@ChicanoOne760 What about latinos, indians, native americans, native hawaiians, gays, non-binary... how much wealth do they have percentage-wise in America? What about those folks?

@@PauloNideck less than black folks. Whites have 90%

Vaccine passport coming up

Well said!!@

Right?

Enough to make a grown Man cry ?

I thought so too. The flag toothpick didn't give me the woodie Bill promised.

@@princeawesome3449 dont get me started , I'll never stop!

My favorite sandwich that and a BLTA

@Lipstick Nista please provide reliable citations!

@@victorpradha9946 Literally google the guys name.

Wow

Wow now that is the kind of man everyone should respect. So damn sad they killed him.

@@youbetternotplaythatnashee898 I looked and could find nothing indicating he killed anyone, link?

Has long has we can stell talk about these, weather we disagree, !! And free speech, is stell real no one from random people or the govermrnt can stop us from saying what we need to say !! We’re stell America !!

@@eriklapidus5868 You have them unless you live in a Republican district. You probably just don't recognize them. You have a right not to wear a mask. You don't have the right to rip one off my face (that is battery) and you don't have the right to verbally abuse me. If that is too much restriction for you, you need a shrink.

@@nancyross7935 That was a strange response.

Maybe, You....

I could CARELESS how it is in Afghanistan. Just cuz it's bad there doesn't give the right for american cops to frame or harass blacks. Cops beat up some 65 yr old Liberian who has never been in trouble

Thank you guys so much. Much love from people that would defend your country again in a heartbeat. Rip Maurice finnegan

not weird to people , here in US we did that some places still do but liberals are using the same tactics they have used to make Germans be a shame of being Germans. We used to play the national anthem in baseball games that stop in the southern border because it would offend immigrants and in some places they play the mexican anthem instead. the problem is ideologies are like pendulums right now is all the way to liberal extreme it will swing back to conservative extreme both bad. mind you im talking about the extremist liberal point of view not the average middle of the road liberal or conservative.

15 years ago in US public school it was the norm to have remembrance for wars at least yearly for veterans day (still common in most communities, veterans day parades, etc) and we had a daily moment of silence for those who died on the Sept 11 bombing of the world trade centers. After the pledge of allegiance. At least, that was my experience in Oklahoma.

@@LordCyan666 Being German is fine. Warmongering & terrorism in the name of German nationalism is not fine. There is a reason Germany is wary of shouty "patriots" & flagwavers.

BIll Maher is mocking Republicans and Conservatives for being patriotic and loving the country while he's telling the left that they don't know how really bad it is everywhere else. But that shouldn't stop them from criticizing anyway. I think he's confused in his message.

But it's not the greatest country in the world. Just because you came from someplace worse doesn't mean you can't continue to fight for it to be even better.

Bless you and continue to make it better

@@jenkem4464 you realize you're trying to argue with an account of a 5 yo who is rightfully happily eating an atrocious "meal", right?

​@@JMacSD Yes, but her point is still valid. It's one thing to say this is _a_ great country vs _the_ greatest country in the world. She's being honest about it. In comparison to Saudi Arabia, we have shit tons of freedoms. Women don't have to dress like ninjas in the sun and are allowed to get an education. But in comparison to the Netherlands, women don't have the right to their own bodies when it comes to abortion or being sex workers. We also don't have the freedoms to take whatever drugs we want and the Netherlands doesn't have the largest incarceration rate per capita in the world. So yes, America is great, but this "we are the BEST" rhetoric is bullshit. We're not.

@@JMacSD Your comment doesn't even make sense.

This is exactly how I feel

The World is living in the most prosperous and peaceful few years in its history. Like he said, perspective.

You cheer for another elitist crying about cancell culture for the thousandth time while disguising it as a take on afghanistan? What a mark you must be

@@alwaysplay13 and you probably think cancel culture is "consequence" culture too lmao

Gotten? America has always been crazy. But now it all gets recorded for all to see, so it just seems like we are crazier.

Amen

Look at me!>I can copy paste generic famous quotes from a website!!!🤪

As they tweet pix with all our gear ...

@@oxBLUNTxothey aren't banned from Twitter yet. Interesting. 🤔

That and they have poor internet service…so….ok?

Like which terrorist organization the USA will fund next.

@fake username we did our mission; not a loss. Thought Afghans could hold off Taliban. If needed, we will return to finish another mission. 👀🇺🇸💪

That isn't really accurate. There are a few other countries in the world that do liberty, justice, legal egalitarianism, freedom to grow and flourish and last but not least individual freedom better than the US. The reason you don't really hear about them is because they don't have the kind of "marketing" the US has had over the years.

Oh please, over a flag in a sandwich? Def dewy eye sloppy drunk. We ain't perfect to warrantee that reaction.

@@MeanMachine1992 Also because they've been hiding behind America's skirts for 75 years. This latest mess in Ukraine is typical - everyone loves to complain about US "militarism" until Xi or Putin starts massing troops on their border, then it's always "What are the Americans going to do about this?"

And who told you the US are in the 1ST place? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z2HKbygLjJs.html The data expressed is real.

@Hooman HM Those societies are also very homogeneous. Racially, culturally and every other way. Idk if a "liberal" should look up to those kind of societies.

I know, that’s so sad

I don't want to sound like like a completely self righteous, cynical, emotionless... prick, but they shouldn't have had kids in the first place then, but because they're kept uneducated & watched over I guys they can't think fir themselves & so just act as nature intended

@@kurtsudheim825 But you do.

@@kurtsudheim825 this logic doesn’t make sense. By that logic humanity should’ve gone extinct in the 1300s. Times advance, in 500 years people will say the same thing about 2020

@@kurtsudheim825 some didnt during horrible periods throughout history, and those sane (and disciplined) people were immediately weeded out. not that im blaming these people or their children at all harshly here

The one on China earlier in this season was spot on.

So he's gone full neoliberal?

It’s just you

They have always been good. You must be new

That includes Bill Maher

@@antpop1 that’s the joke 🤦🏽‍♂️

Nimby liberals

That goes to every self-satisfied ignoramus who puts a "In This House, We Believe" sign in their yard.

@@agentjs09 we believe in social justice people

Bill conveniently forgets that Lenny Bruce was imprisoned for his act. Liberal radio talk show host Alan Berg was killed by Nazi klansmen. If you make a joke in an airport, TSA will whisk you away to a black op site. 13 million US children go to school hungry every day. Flint, MI still doesn't have drinkable water. Kids are still in cages at the border. Julian Assange is being tortured in the UK for exposing US war crimes. Chelsea Manning is in prison for the same thing. Gitmo is still open. Fuck Bill Maher and his right wing bullshit.

@@squatch545 I went to school hungry every morning until I got to the cafeteria and ate breakfast like every other student. Did Schools quit serving breakfast?

@@squatch545 Bill Mahr is spouting right wing BS? Yeah dude, you are fucking INSANE

@@squatch545 Don't forget to ask your maid though. You have a maid right? I mean, we all do.

@@Orange6921 Yes, he is. This 'America is better than anywhere else' schtick is classic right wing bullshit.

My ancestors didn't fight in the revolution and the civil war Ralphie boy. They were picking cotton for your great grandfather. My relatives did fight the WWI, WWII, Korea & Vietnam though. However, as second class citizens in segregated units. Tuskegee airmen killing Nazi's only to be lynched when they get back home to good ole USA. Native Americans as code talkers (second class citizens) , Japanese Americans fighting against the Japanese Empire for the Americans for which they are BTW. The premise of America is great on paper, but it needs to practice what it preachers and sometimes the truth is ugly.

@Andre Forest - My grandfather who served in the war was Italian/Sicilian; my family in the motherland was gathered up and assassinated because they refused to serve under the Mussolini regime. My entire Lazio, Guiano and Toscanini family are all gone except for my grandfather who escaped through Spain and fled on a ship to the USA and landed in New York in 1936; and still faced persecution here in the states. Through all that he still managed to nationalize and serve in the Army Air Force. So don’t try to lecture me ‘my boy’. I was born in South Central LA and grew up in Compton, Lynwood, Lennox and Inglewood…. So please , stop the ‘plantation’ trip and get over yourself homie.

😂😂😂😂😂😂

You think they still teach civics? 😂

US Out Of North America.

@@bogofusion states control the curriculum and California doesn’t teach civics either.

@Angelo Berardi are you suggesting we shouldn't take in Afghan refugees?

The job of any president isn’t to make every one happy that’s impossible and hatred is expected because a president will get hate no matter what he does. The job of a president is to work for the people of his country even those who hate him. That’s his job and that always been his job and the criticism that’s just part of the job.

The words, 'common sense' really taking a pounding here. Now they just mean "opinions with which I agree". And legions of performatively clapping seals appear en masse to reflexively applaud the abuse. There truly is no constituency left for someone who hates all sides equally.

@Angelo Berardi refugees ARE vetted prior to entering the country, whether they're airlifted out of Afghanistan or applying for asylum at the US/Mexico border. If right-wing media honestly reported on how the process works, large numbers of Americans would understand there are protections and safeguards in place.

@@jasonmacland8390 bullsheet. Show us a video of this "vetting". A +;#$ load of people coming into this country also have covid which by itself puts Americans in danger and has probably already killed citizens of this country. Whoever was doing the vetting at the airport where the 13 marines and far more civilians died wasn't doing a very good job of vetting.

And its a great feeling when you can send this to everyone in your family and they all agree!

Hi I'm Bill Maher I like money and pretending I'm like the common man and a comedian....

@nick m. The modern societal platform is most definitely a usery system. Slavery didn't end just because we started paying the slaves.

This is something I constantly hear from Trump supporters and yet, they seem to skip over that notion when it’s Ilhan Omar doing so. This is a dumb standard and it’s applied even more stupidly.

@@christianc.christian5025 Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Right? 😆

Show me the liberal who wouldn’t welcome Afghan refugees in their neighborhoods with open arms?

Well don’t take them in to clean your house.

@@willhiggins9563 No, but they will be glad to write a bill, and sign it into law, so that the refugee can have rent free to live in YOUR neighborhood. That's the way it works.

@@SinnerSince1962 Where’ doe that idea of closeted racist liberals living in gated hegemonic communities come from? I know that usual narrative is politicians don’t practice what they preach, but liberal Democrats seems pretty sincere about living in a diverse society?