Bill Maher, host of HBO's "Real Time", tore into Jerry Falwell on the May 18 edition of his show, saying, with a photo of Falwell in the background, such things as, “... death isn’t always sad." The worst comments from Maher came from his argument for turning homosexuality into a religion, with references to the Mass as gay oral sex and reception of Holy Communion as gay oral sex. Here is the clip. WARNING: the material is very offensive.
Among Maher's comments inlcuded the following:
“Gay men, don’t say you're life-partners, say you’re a nunnery of two. We weren’t having sex officer, I was performing a very private Mass, here in my car. I was letting my rod and my staff comfort him. Take this and eat of it, for this is my roommate, Barry. ...
"And for all those who truly believe there is a special place for you in Kevin. And speaking of Heaven, one can only hope that as Jerry Falwell now approaches the Pearly Gates, he is met there by God Himself, wearing a Fire Island muscle shirt, and nut-hugger shorts, and saying to Jerry in a mighty lisp, ‘I’m not talking to you.’”
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Christian riot time...! Maher
May 21, 2007 - 15:50 ET by TruthMongerChristian riot time...! Maher's been flushing my Koran again...
Hater
May 21, 2007 - 16:24 ET by iveseenitallMaher, a first-class hater lecturing about hatred. This must be the year for blind hypocrisy. Algore's new book about incivility and such in America, Jimmy Carter talking about "bad" presidents, Sharpton's condemning "hate" speech, and more. Now this. Hypocrisy reigns supreme in America! Sad.
NEVER,NEVER trust a liberal
I'd hate to be him when he ki
May 21, 2007 - 16:18 ET by rbosqueI'd hate to be him when he kicks the bucket.
I get the feeling it won't
May 22, 2007 - 10:02 ET by Challenger GrimI get the feeling it won't exactly be harsh. God will just point out to Maher all the ways he was wrong. ("Wrong? I'm never wrong! You're wrong!")
Bill's soul will then implode with pride.
C.S. Lewis once said that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside (well, paraphrasing). With people like Maher, I think he was right (or is, or will be? what is the proper term in referring to eternity)
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If homosexuality were declare
May 21, 2007 - 16:26 ET by GalvanicIf homosexuality were declared a 'religion,' there'd be
1) No more references to homosexuality in public school sex ed
2) Homosexual teachers could not advocate it to school children (as happened recently in Boulder, CO)
3) Gay activist groups could no longer receive Federal subsidies
Now their's the best idea I h
May 21, 2007 - 16:54 ET by general companyGalvanic,
Now their's the best idea I have heard all day. Was starting to worry,Thanks
The gay-subsidies would sim
May 21, 2007 - 17:25 ET by sarcasmoThe gay-subsidies would simply be renamed "faith based initiatives." Then when people like me call 'em "welfare" again, I'll get a brand new audience of perpetually-outraged, hyperpolitical people to tell me why I'm wrong & heartless & obviously hate God, etc. etc....
JMR
Despicable, deplorable, beyon
May 21, 2007 - 16:31 ET by bigtimerDespicable, deplorable, beyond disgusting.
The worst I have heard.
I know where I hope he will be rotting...for eternity.
That's pretty funny.
May 21, 2007 - 16:33 ET by Agnostic frontThat's pretty funny.
Af,You think this was funny b
May 21, 2007 - 16:57 ET by bigtimerAf,
You think this was funny by Maher?
If so.... why?
"And even as they did no
May 21, 2007 - 16:56 ET by mattm"And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting." Rom. 1:28
Homosexuality is a religion,
May 21, 2007 - 17:09 ET by TEHomosexuality is a religion, and Andrew Sullivan is its high priestess.
You people need to get a sens
May 21, 2007 - 17:18 ET by waka wakaYou people need to get a sense of humor. That's funny.
Reality has a well known liberal bias.
Tell me why, waka
May 21, 2007 - 17:27 ET by RJSince I don't have your fine tuned sense of humor, waka, help me out. Tell me why that's funny.
RJ,I asked Af the same thing
May 21, 2007 - 17:32 ET by bigtimerRJ,
I asked Af the same thing awhile ago, still haven't been answered.
Af and waka...what exactly is funny to you?
This inquiring mind wants to know.
It's a pretty gross joke, but
May 21, 2007 - 17:36 ET by balboaIt's a pretty gross joke, but I think the funny comes from the absurdity of what he's saying, "a private mass...right here in my car, officer." I'll have to watch the clip but sounds like Maher was trying to go waaaaay over the top.
gross and absurd is the new funny?
May 21, 2007 - 17:40 ET by RJGross and absurd is the new "funny?" When did the sophomore lunch table become the new standard?
I didn't say it was the new
May 21, 2007 - 17:42 ET by balboaI didn't say it was the new funny nor that it was the new standard. I said that's what it appears Maher was doing.
You libs have endorsed it balboa
May 21, 2007 - 17:46 ET by RJDon't try to back off from your oh so enlightened assessment, balboa. You libs have uniformly endorsed this sophomoric "gross and funny" (your words) exhibition.
I'm not backing off anythin
May 21, 2007 - 17:51 ET by balboaI'm not backing off anything.
I didn't endorse anything.
I said "I think the funny comes from the absurdity of what he's saying," explaining what ONE may find funny about it. It's absurd saying you were holding a mass for two people in your car.
And sophomoric humor isn't all bad. It can be pretty hilarious. South Park, Animal House, etc., are all good stuff.
You're talking out of two sides of your mouth, balboa
May 21, 2007 - 17:56 ET by RJYou're talking out of two sides of your mouth, balboa. You said it is gross and funny. Now, you say "one may find it funny." You also say sophomoric humor can be hilarious.
Let's have it, balboa: no more weasel words. Do you think this is funny or not?
I don't find Maher's bit to b
May 21, 2007 - 18:45 ET by balboaI don't find Maher's bit to be funny. I'm not outraged, I just don't find it funny.
And sophomoric humor CAN be hilarious. That doesn't mean it ALWAYS is.
I suppose it can, balboa
May 21, 2007 - 22:15 ET by RJI suppose it can, balboa....if you have the maturity of a sophomore.
RJ, you've never laughed at
May 22, 2007 - 10:43 ET by balboaRJ, you've never laughed at South Park or Airplane! or Scrubs or Hot Shots or Scary Movie?
Maher's "humor", like sophomore humor is about snickering
May 22, 2007 - 10:54 ET by RJMaher's "humor", like sophomore humor, is about snickering, being gross and attacking others...a common thread at the sophomore lunch table. (BTW, I volunteer with kids that age). Most of us outgrow it, or at least understand it for what it is. Of course, that would make an interesting point of conversation about how that relates to the immaturity of the left in general.
Although I don't care for South Park (only watched one episode) I gather it's primary focus is on making social commentary, not attacking others. (guess I could be wrong, having only watched one episode)
Never saw Scrubs, Hot Shots, or Scary Movie and only parts of Airplane.
So you're more of a PG Wode
May 22, 2007 - 12:31 ET by balboaSo you're more of a PG Wodehouse guy?
If you mean do I appreciat wit
May 22, 2007 - 12:52 ET by RJIf you mean do I appreciate wit, and am I bored by the gutter comedy that often tries to pass for it today, yes.
(As an aside, Tom Wolfe spoke at my son's college graduation Sunday and his speech was hilarious. It focused on what people of all ages do to be "cool.")
You watch the clip boa and if
May 21, 2007 - 17:42 ET by bigtimerYou watch the clip boa and if you find any of it funny..well then I have a different view of you.
JMO.
As if you have such a posit
May 21, 2007 - 17:54 ET by balboaAs if you have such a positive view of me already? :-)
Oh come on boa, that isn't go
May 21, 2007 - 18:09 ET by bigtimerOh come on boa, that isn't going to work.
We have kidded back and forth for a very long time ... disagreed and agreed, but if you haven't watched the clip, you really shouldn't post about the despicable crap Maher said...nothing funny about it.
It was infuriating.
Bigtimer, hello girl. What I
May 21, 2007 - 18:03 ET by bassndudeBigtimer, hello girl. What I see as funny here, is when billy boy winds up in front of the Lord God, gets on his knees and pleads that he dident know God was real. Its not his fault. And begs for forgiveness. Thats when billy will be funny.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
bass,My hero! Long time no co
May 21, 2007 - 18:06 ET by bigtimerbass,
My hero! Long time no connect.
Btw...I posted same sentiments somewhere about Maher, the despicable piece of shite...couldn't agree with you more.
BT...I concur. Maher will som
May 21, 2007 - 18:10 ET by bassndudeBT...I concur. Maher will someday answer to a higher power. All I can say is Im glad I aint him! I have enough to answer for as it is.
Save a SeAL, club a liberal!!
bass...LOL...I Second your se
May 21, 2007 - 18:16 ET by bigtimerbass...
LOL...I Second your sentiments!
Hope all is well with you and yours.
GW hitting here, may have snow right above us tonight.....
Agreed. I love such attempts
May 21, 2007 - 17:28 ET by TexasOptimistAgreed. I love such attempts at humor. Like this...
Waka Waka is an a**hole.
Ha ha ha! Isn't that funny! Laugh! Laugh at me! That was a joke, an attempt at humor. So laugh, dammit! Never mind the fact that my comment is hateful, insulting, and downright disgusting! It is an attempt at humor, so all that stuff doesn't matter! IT IS FUNNY!
George W. Bush is not a full-fledged conservative, but I still support his presidency. I'd rather have him as president than ANY of the Democrats.
Merry Christmas 2007.
Hey waka, why don't you try
May 21, 2007 - 17:29 ET by motherbeltHey waka, why don't you try making similar jokes about Mohammed down by
the local mosque, and telling the Muslims there that they need to get a
sense of humor? Let us know how that works out for you.
Hey waka, why don't you mak
May 22, 2007 - 10:05 ET by Challenger GrimHey waka, why don't you make the same point about Islam?
The only thing that's funny here is your tagline.
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Hello Everyone--I'm new to th
May 21, 2007 - 17:18 ET by Phan of TruthHello Everyone--I'm new to this great site.
Galvanic, that is one of the best ideas I've ever heard! If such a thing were to happen, it would so interesting to see the incredible bind the left would be put in. Great, great idea.
Howdy Phan....Enjoy!
May 21, 2007 - 17:34 ET by bigtimerHowdy Phan....
Enjoy!
Welcome to NewsBusters.
May 21, 2007 - 17:49 ET by Dave RWelcome to NewsBusters.
This is truly disgusting. I
May 21, 2007 - 17:27 ET by motherbeltThis is truly disgusting. If Maher had made anywhere near similar comments about Islam, he would have been off the air immediately. The only reason these morons do this is because they know that Catholics won't go out and riot, overturning and burning cars over it. The only thing that will happen over this is William Donohue of the Catholic League will lambaste him for it, and he will be ridiculed for his anger, which will quickly be forgotten. Because it is true that Catholics are about the only group in this country who can be insulted with impunity and no repercussions.
Thank you bigtimer, Dave R an
May 21, 2007 - 18:00 ET by Phan of TruthThank you bigtimer, Dave R and all!
You are more than welcome Pha
May 21, 2007 - 18:04 ET by bigtimerYou are more than welcome Phan.
I found this quote last night
May 21, 2007 - 18:23 ET by Phan of TruthI found this quote last night and, topically, it is only related in a general way.
From Orwell's 1941 essay, The Lion and the Unicorn (feel free to substitute anything English with American):
"In intention, at any rate, the English intelligentsia are Europeanized. They take their cookery from Paris and their opinions from Moscow. In the general patriotism of the country they form a sort of island of dissident thought. England is perhaps the only great country whose intellectuals are ashamed of their own nationality. In left-wing circles it is always felt that there is something slightly disgraceful in being an Englishman and that it is a duty to snigger at every English institution, from horse racing to suet puddings. It is a strange fact, but it is unquestionably true that almost any English intellectual would feel more ashamed of standing to attention during ‘God save the King’ than of stealing from a poor box. All through the critical years many left-wingers were chipping away at English morale, trying to spread an outlook that was sometimes squashily pacifist, sometimes violently pro-Russian, but always anti-British. It is questionable how much effect this had, but it certainly had some. If the English people suffered for several years a real weakening of morale, so that the Fascist nations judged that they were ‘decadent’ and that it was safe to plunge into war, the intellectual sabotage from the Left was partly responsible."
Ill Bill
May 21, 2007 - 18:42 ET by Army BratWhy do so many things in this world have gay connotations for this unhappy failed comedian? His comment about Reagan and now this. Is there something he's not telling us? Is his secret perhaps the root of his hate-speak? At any rate, I must remind you that Bill found "heroism' in Alec Baldwins calling a little girl a pig. (Just as he found heroism in the Jihadists of 9/11.) He has become,much like former President Carter, irrelevant.
And where did our little buddies go that thought his obscene comments were in any way funny? Perhaps there are some things that even the most liberal of leftists cannot defend. (What am I saying? How absurd.) Happy Trails...
AB,They ran away like scared
May 21, 2007 - 18:50 ET by bigtimerAB,
They ran away like scared rabbits.
Unfortunately, they will show up again later and act like they weren't confronted.
Please forgive the scatologic
May 21, 2007 - 18:30 ET by Trix RabbitPlease forgive the scatological reference, but is there anything this cancer of the rectum won't say or do and call it humor???
Liberal: a power worshipper without power. George Orwell
Hey Trix Rabbit, he's just pr
May 21, 2007 - 18:35 ET by Phan of TruthHey Trix Rabbit, he's just promoting mutilation of the rectum.
Like someone said earlier--
May 21, 2007 - 19:15 ET by Richard RomanoLike someone said earlier--Maher knows nothing will happen if he makes fun of Christians. What a coward--just once I'd like to see someone on Larry King's show who will challenge Maher intellectually (if that is even possible with moral idiot like Maher).
Richard, on Larry King's show
May 21, 2007 - 19:29 ET by bigtimerRichard, on Larry King's show?
Well that leaves Larry out.... who is left?
snicker snicker....
Bill Maher, clearly is just t
May 21, 2007 - 21:52 ET byBill Maher clearly is just trying to get recognized and does not care how he does it. He really is whoring himself out for money. He will say or do whatever it takes to get seen, so that he gets more viewers, and that means more money for him.
And let's face it, people do tend to look at a man who is kissing his own rear.
Debra...
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hmm.... Two more things:
1) Homosexuality is a religion already. It is genital worship.
and
2) Jerry Falwell was not Catholic. He did not have "mass."
Bill Maher <---- dope
Gag. He/she/it makes for on
May 21, 2007 - 22:14 ET by Trix RabbitGag. He/she/it makes for one hideous orangutan.
And I do apologize if I have insulted any orangutans.
Liberal: a power worshipper without power. George Orwell
Choice
May 22, 2007 - 10:08 ET by cvgbuckeyeThe reason for hell is so that we will no longer need to have the atmosphere polluted with people like Maher or those who think he is so funny.
If you think that statement is unChristian, you need to read the Bible a little closer. I only regret that I will not be able to witness these people's judgement. That sentiment might be a little unChristian.
not as long as it (the truth)
May 22, 2007 - 10:57 ET by vrwc13not as long as it (the truth) is said in love!
face piles of trials with smiles
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Evolutionists have heard of Darwin; Creationists understand Darwin.
You have to admit that we n
May 22, 2007 - 13:47 ET by MightyMouthYou have to admit that we now have a plethora of "Interior Design" shows on cable. Thanks gay people!!
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