Bill Maher: Rush Limbaugh's 'A Stupid Fat F--k Who’s Not Funny'
As NewsBusters reported Tuesday, Bill Maher's "defense" of Rush Limbaugh via Twitter was not what it appeared.
HBO's Real Time host made that clear Friday when he called the conservative talker "a stupid fat f--k who’s not funny" (video follows with transcript and commentary, vulgarity warning):
BILL MAHER: I got crap from both the Left and the Right this week because, okay, let me address the Left first because I found this more disheartening. They were very mad at me because I tweeted that people like Rush Limbaugh, who I absolutely disagree with. I've never said a good word about him. I did a whole monologue about what an asshole he was only a week ago. But I said I don't like it that people are made to disappear when they say something you, or people try to make them disappear, when they say something you don't like. That's America. Sometimes you're made to feel uncomfortable, okay?
[Applause]
I mean, can we put this in perspective: no one died. A guy made a bad joke. A bad joke because A, it was a disgusting sentiment that he was evoking, and also because it wasn't even a joke. He's a stupid fat f--k who’s not funny and it annoys me that, it annoys me that people who cannot keep two disparate thoughts in their own mind lump me in together with him.
First off, who is Bill Maher - as one of the most vulgar people on television - to determine what's a disgusting sentiment?
Given all the truly vile things he has said about conservative women over the years, he certainly is no arbiter of decency, and it's a farce for him to suggest he is.
Secondly, why is humorously calling a 30-year-old woman wanting others to pay for her birth control a slut and a prostitute disgusting? Or, more importantly, how does it come close to calling Sarah Palin a "dumb tw-t" or a "c-nt" as Maher has?
Though not meant to be humorous, later in this discussion, Maher said such comments are acceptable from him because he's "a potty mouth."
But does that make it less disgusting because he frequently uses vulgarity to make a point? So vulgar sentiments from folks are acceptable if they regulary make them?
Seems like a pretty weak defense, doesn't it?
The reality is Maher and all of his supporters by no means think calling a women a slut or a prostitute is vile - as long as the target is someone they don't like.
Then, vulgarity is free speech.
But say it about a liberal, and it's "a disgusting sentiment."
And that's what this entire Limbaugh-Fluke episode has once again demonstrated: there are indeed two standards for what's acceptable speech in this country, and those on the Left not only have to adhere to a far more liberal one, they are also the self-appointed arbiters solely entitled to determine when someone has crossed the line.
Makes you proud to be an American, doesn't it?
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Bill Maher
Submitted by bobsmom on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 12:55pm.
Human Pretzel. He's twisted this around so many times, he probably CAN do himself by now, so even telling him to go blank himself gives me no satisfaction. I think a whole bunch of folks woke up this past week, and are finally seeing a glimmer of reality and understanding the full hypocrisy of the left. Just keep talking Maher, you're actually OUR best weapon.
Maher says he doesn't want to
Submitted by Tim Graham on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:28pm.
Maher says he doesn't want to hurt Obama. If he meant that, he'd spend the rest of the year in Fiji.
http://newsbusters.org/blogs/tim-graham/2012/03/09/obama-donor-bill-mahe...
I was kinda hoping...
Submitted by almostacowboy on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:21pm.
he might slit his wrists. :-|
Ha ha HAH-Oh Wow, ROFL! He is SO funny!
Submitted by NJRightWinger12 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:01pm.
Where does he come up with his material? Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, Henny Youngman-all hacks compared to him! Steve Martin, Bill Cosby and Eddie Murphy in their prime couldnt touch him! And dont even get me started on Richard Pryor, George Carlin, or that plagarist Lenny Bruce-they ALL pale in comparison to the TRUE God of comedy, Bill Maher himself!
Pretzel Logic
Submitted by Reaver on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:06pm.
Rush Limbaugh’s “A stupid fat f—k who’s not funny” spoken by a stupid short f—k who’s not funny. Translation: we had a golden opportunity to attack Limbaugh this week so why is everybody looking at me?
Actually you are right on
Submitted by DC2280 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 8:32pm.
both counts. They are stupid f-ks and not funny (or interesting).
Given wheat I've read of your
Submitted by killa37 on Sun, 03/11/2012 - 3:36pm.
Given wheat I've read of your comments, DC..............either one of those guys is smarter and funnier than you are, and by a wide margin.
⇒ Go easy on him, killa
Submitted by Cool Arrow on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 9:58pm.
He claims to have spent 59 years in the Navy.
how many of those 59 years were underwater?
Submitted by Radical1979 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:21pm.
.
Actually, Rad, they were
Submitted by Trix Rabbit on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:25pm.
Actually, Rad, they were spent cleaning out the bilge.
For the MSM: In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me. As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
Ian Anderson "Wind up"
Trix*
Submitted by cajun2 on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 11:02pm.
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Maher is a sixth grader!
Submitted by Newsbubba on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:08pm.
This is the sort of stuff you hear on the playground. He is truly a juvenile moron.
The only thing missing is, "nanny, nanny, boo boo. Naa naa naa, big fat fool."
Has anyone ever offered this camel bumper the opportunity to deliver these insults face to face?
Love to see that!
Donkeyface is as predictable
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:39pm.
Donkeyface is as predictable as the sun coming up in the east...............and you KNEW that he wasn't going to let his statement about Rush be the last word. Having made his little twit (is that a redundant term???) about Rush, now he MUST get back to insulting conservatives and calling them every name in the book.............it just can't be Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachman or some other woman. Rush is fair game to the Donkey and his fans and the StateRun Media, so he can say whatever he wants without worrying about any backlash.
And he KNOWS that he'll never have to go one-on-one with Rush either...................and that would be Donkeyface's 'Hiroshima' moment.
By the way, I have listened to Rush, and I have listened to Donkeyface (PLEASE don't kick me out of NB for admitting that!!!), and Rush is funnier.............and smarter.........by a long shot.
Hey, Maher is an expert on not being funny
Submitted by merly1 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:13pm.
I respect his insights here....................
Admin Alert*
Submitted by cajun2 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:21pm.
Just for the stupidiity and hypocricy this one should be banned for using the same vulgarity as those he rebukes.
Excellent retort, Noel. We
Submitted by clancie on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:15pm.
Excellent retort, Noel. We have to keep shoving their hypocrisy in their faces in their nasty mouths.
Look, another teachable moment...
Submitted by bigdaddy on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:27pm.
...someone get Malia and Sasha on the line. Oh wait, I'm sure Baracko already has the whole family watching the very funny Billy "Donkey Face Boy" Maher already...
Warning!
Submitted by HardRightTurn on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:36pm.
Bill Maher is your brain on drugs. You are what you smoke.
To more fully comprehend the Left, one must read “Leftism As Psychopathy” by John Ray, M.A., Ph.D. Caution, it might scare you a little bit.
http://jonjayray.tripod.com/psycho.html
Language
Submitted by gkstephens on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:36pm.
Isn't this so much funnier when Maher says Fat F--- instead of the guy in cell block three? Sorry, Bill. I would like to lump you two together.
I call on Michelle Obama to condemn this hate talk.
Submitted by NeoKong on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:47pm.
As an advocate of obese Americans and somebody who genuinely wants to help weight challenged people I call on her to condemn this vicious insult of a large segment of the population.
Are Whoopi Golberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Candy Crowley and the millions of other people who struggle with a weight problem also fat f()cks....?
It was a deliberate insult meant to convey his dislike for the man.
I don't much like Limbaugh,
Submitted by alberta43 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 1:55pm.
I don't much like Limbaugh, but Limbaugh's comment is no worse than Mahers.
And Limbaugh apologized.
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:00pm.
And Limbaugh apologized. Maher didn't.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Hairsplitting
Submitted by Dave the mailman on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:14pm.
If you really want to split hairs, Maher's remarks WERE worse than Rush's. Rush called her a slut because of the direct implication of her desire to have someone else foot the bill for her sex life. Maher's comments are directed at those he disagrees with politically. THEREIN lies the big difference: Mahers utter disrespect for anyone who disagrees with him.
Bill Maher - Short, Scrawny, Effeminate Little Coward
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:00pm.
I have scraped stuff off the bottom of my shoe that is smarter than Bill Maher.
And Rush will probably earn more this year than Bill Maher will make in his entire lifetime.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Free - do you know what
Submitted by killa37 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 4:19pm.
Free - do you know what 'smegma' is??? Donkeyface qualifies.................
Yuck
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 4:26pm.
Just looked that up on Yahoo!1
I think that is a close description of Maher.
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1 - I don't use Google search anymore. They're huge ObamAA+ supporters from what I hear.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
Try to be careful where
Submitted by DC2280 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 8:35pm.
you put your feet and you hopefully avoid the problem in the future.
Liberal Double Standards at its slimey finest.
Submitted by Less1leg on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:06pm.
Wild Bill, calls Sarah Palin the most disgusting reference imaginable. NOTHING. Other liberal celebrity types they to make massively offensive comment in a much worse commentary. NOTHING.
When Rush Limbaugh makes a crass comment, well the liberal hell's gates open up and rain forth every bit of hate they can muster. Why? What's going on here to drive up the ratchet to new levels? Howard Stern has made a career of rude offensive comment. Bill Maher can slander a Sarah Palin. SNL made it a habit to call it satire.
But what did Rush actually say?
and why would a Ms.Allred even want to put this into a court room? I wouldn't want this put before a court room. Is it to force an expense on Rush? He's financially secure enough to demand a team of extremely well experienced legal staff money can buy.
Can you imagine his defense. It would make a mockery of the character of Ms.Fluke should she be stupid enough to stand before the courts. Ever character witness to support the claim of plaintiff Ms.Fluke can or could be called to give verbal comment about the character of which Ms.Fluke is or was. I know that Ms.Allred wouldn't want a hundred disgruntled young men making comment about her client. But its not Ms.Allred's reputation at stake before the court. Crude comments and all are now "Open Season" on Ms.Fluke.
Seems strange that this Ms.Fluke is being over protected now that this Rush Limbaugh statement has reared it ugly head to a new level of double standard. But anything our liberal supporters seem to be heading into. Doesn't compare to the mess they are making of this young lady heading down this path. Its a long life Ms. Fluke and like another person many years ago who had a term level for posterity. Dr. Mud too is forever remembered for his piece of history. Do you all know where the term " your word is worth mud " comes from. Well, Ms.Fluke I forecast a new term will come about with you.
You've really Fluked this up.
Was fluke under oath when she
Submitted by Free Stinker on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 3:18pm.
Was fluke under oath when she testified before Congress? Because if she goes to court and contradicts her congressional testimony I believe she is commiting perjury. The same thing Scooter Libby went to jail for.
/// Sarah Palin Fan since July 11, 2007 /// خال
She wasn't under oath.
Submitted by GregE on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 6:07pm.
She didn't "testify." The whole thing was staged and was not even a hearing, other than they did "hear" what she had to say. They made the room look like a hearing for the cameras. All staged, woman 7 years older than everyone originally claimed, with a resume of activist organizations as long as your arm, wanting to push for government to mandate free crap. And out of this, she'll end up with more roles in Leftist causes and her face will be in yours again soon.
BM
Submitted by markprice1983 on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:30pm.
Bill is almost funnier than Al Franken.
Justice could have only been served had Michael Steele . .
Submitted by Gary Hall on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:33pm.
Justice could have only been served had Michael Steele stood up and walked over and bitch slapped Bill Maher across the face.
. . and then, excused himself, and proudly walk off the set.
(;~/ gary
Rush Defended Maher after Controversial 9/11 Remarks
Submitted by ClassicFilm on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:41pm.
Soon after the WTC and Pentagon 9/11 Islamic attacks in 2001, Bill Maher made some hideous statements that the 9/11 terrorists did not act in a cowardly manner, it was America that was the coward. While today the mainstream media would turn its ugly collective head and ignore or whitewash such shocking anti-American rhetoric, back then, there was genuine outrage across the nation from both liberals and conservatives. Maher at first arrogantly said he wouldn't apologize, but ultimately did. Didn't matter. People wanted his head on a stick and have him banished from the airwaves. Advertisers pulled away and within a year, his show "Politically Incorrect" was cancelled. One of the few in the media who stood up for Maher's First Amendment rights was Rush Limbaugh. During the potential demise of Maher's career, Limbaugh was one of the only ones who bravely defended Maher's freedom of speech. And he did it without once calling Maher a pathetic, unfunny f*ck.
As Mark Twain once said, "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." Concerning dogs, Maher was widely criticized in 2001 for comparing dogs to retarded children.
So, Liberals admit they are "comic relief" for the masses
Submitted by gruyere cheese on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:44pm.
why should we take anything they say seriously if they think that degrading anyone who disagrees with their unrealistic view of the world is comic relief? Yet, when comments are made by a conservative about a liberal "Fluke" it is demeaning and degrading and should be punished. Someone should make a montage of any liberal (politician, TV host(s), news anchor) who has insulted anyone outside of their eutopian world and post it on you tube for everyone to watch -- to expose their double standard on this issue.
Gary Hall
Submitted by grammajane on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:45pm.
Agree. Any respect for Steele is gone.
Bill Maher:
Submitted by 26CX on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:50pm.
The voice of the Left.
Bill
Submitted by charlietexas on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 2:52pm.
Shoot this is too rich...let him rant...the more he spews, the more independents will come over.
Will Obama be calling Rush?
Submitted by Rhymes With Right on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 3:01pm.
After all, Limbaugh is merely a private citizen who is being attacked in crude terms for daring to exercise his First Amendment rights to comment on matters of public concern. And Maher is an Obama donor.
Maher is in a long line of American Tradition
Submitted by MarkR on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 3:04pm.
Many years ago there were red light districts and dirty book shops and burlesque and other forms of entertainment that was under the table. I spent 6 years in the military and we went overseas and there was occasional bouts of debauchery and shenanigans. The whole thing was to be incognito- keep mom away from knowledge of the nefarious goings on. Fast forward to today and its the same but different. A guy like Maher would be a low life pimp or hustler on the street or a side show operator at the circus or the burlesque show. Now days he's a big celebrity. People like him are losers and punks- we looked down on men like him despite their antics. Its more a reflection on the growing moronism and sinking level of values a once great nation now tolerates. Its a war- and we are now fighting those who used to hang out in dark alleys. So sad.
Begorrah!
Submitted by IrateNate on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 8:23pm.
Let us not forget that this is an election year, and Barry O'Bama is our first Black-Irish president. Please refrain from associating the term "shenanigans" with the obvious reference to prostitution, unless you don't mind the Irish Women's League breathing down your neck.
I forgot what dispensation I was in-sorry!
Submitted by MarkR on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 8:36pm.
I realize how dangerous my words are- to all Irishmen and women everywhere my deepest apologies.
I demand equal time from HBO
Submitted by Trix Rabbit on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 3:19pm.
I demand equal time from HBO so I can have my own show, say the following, and get paid for it.
To wit: Only a monster of the complex psychological constitution of Maher could foment such stupidities; a monster who seems rather the absurd brainchild of a new and fantastic Dr Frankenstein than the fruit of the love of a woman.
When I hear people demand his head, I think they are being unjust. Maher should be locked away so that selected brain specialists might study him as a case of mental degeneration, perhaps the most interesting to have occurred from the times of primitive man to the present day.
Thank you General Mola.
For the MSM: In your pomp and all your glory, you're a poorer man than me. As you lick the boots of death born out of fear.
Ian Anderson "Wind up"
Maher is no comedian
Submitted by Kuso Jiji on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 3:35pm.
...he serves as a mouthpiece for progressives and anti capitalists. he is an odd little man with a giant ego that doesn't match his talent. On his best days he gets handed a couple jokes written for him then parrots them to an audience of people who are clueless how to spend their time in more productive and entertaining ways. Maher isn't even talented enough to sharpen Rush's pencils so whatever criticism he does muster only resonates with the small number of people that waste their time watching his show.
Maher is no comedian
Submitted by powers2be on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 4:53pm.
Spot on Kuso Jiji
Well stated!!
You should be so lucky, Bill, you piece of trash.
Submitted by drsamherman on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 5:17pm.
Rush's daily ratings are more than you could ever dream. The type of audience you attract arrested their development around the anal stage (in a Freudian construct).
Maryland
Submitted by rusino on Sat, 03/10/2012 - 8:29pm.
I am from Maryland. Michael Steele has been a big disappointment to many in the State.
Bill Maher Donkey or elephant face boy
Submitted by I hate marxists on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 1:29pm.
Billy boy, nice nose do you ever lose tissues up there while blowing your nose? How about those ears of yours,lots of potatoes in there I'll bet. Billy boy ever think of doing anything funny outside your pathetic looks? Your parents must be proud and a very cute couple to produce you !!
And Speaking of pathetic hey ms Fluke do anything this weekend? Was the eighth army or the 7th fleet in town this week? You might want to wash your hair between dates, it looks like you sweat a lot.
There, there, Billie-pooh
Submitted by SaguaroJack on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 2:20pm.
Bill Maher is a pygmy fart in a ball sac. Or is that pigmy?
His pair never dropped and he's stuck in the adolescent stage, dreaming about someday having hair under his arms. He can't compete with the real "big boys" so he compensates with filthy language.
Maher on Limbaugh
Submitted by Steve Cakouros on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 6:51pm.
Maher is wrong. Limbaugh is not a comic.
On the other hand Maher is supposed to be funny and fails in all attemtpts to be so.
Why does News Busters report on what Maher says? He is a moron. He should be forgotten.
Maher is the reason why televisions have an on and off button.
Funny?
Submitted by maicoman on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 9:57pm.
You little puke, you are the most unfunny person I have ever seen on TV. Andy Kauffman was funnier than you, and he sucked big time. Where do you get off talking about funny. You are the only one that thinks your funny. Oh the stoner's in your audience think your funny, but they would laugh at a fish fart. You a short, insecure, ex-jew, that is trying to look hip. You are just a Hipster-Duffus.
Thats actually kinda funny
Submitted by Boudin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:16pm.
Ol Donkeyface explaining his libtard credentials to the little $h!t for brains in his puny audience.
I've never said a good word about him.
To late, you sickly little Pig