Bill Maher Defends Clint Eastwood: ‘He Did a Bit With Just an Empty Chair and Killed’
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Breaking with nearly every liberal commentator, comedian Bill Maher defended Clint Eastwood’s offbeat speech at the Republican National Convention on his HBO show Friday, saying he “did a bit with just and empty chair and killed” it — without a teleprompter no less.
Maher wondered why so many people were complaining about Eastwood’s wacky unscripted speech when they usually gripe about how scripted the political conventions are.
“I’ve got to give him props for that,” Maher said, the audience responding with applause.
But that was about as far as the pleasantries went. Maher said he had no idea that Eastwood was such a “right-wing a–hole“ before his speech and called him an ”idiot.”
Actor and comedian Jason Alexander, best known for playing George Constanza on “Seinfeld,” disagreed, arguing that any popular celebrity like Eastwood, or himself of course, could walk on a stage and “urinate” on himself for 10-15 minutes and it would get laughs.
“So not true, Jason,” Maher replied. “I don’t care how famous you are, they’ll give you a minute… you do not get 15 minutes.”
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blackfeather
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:26pmbill’s sucking up…
Report Post »Miami
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:45pmNo he just sucks
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:59pmAnd I think, Jason has ****** a pie!
Report Post »Chuck Stein
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:30pm. . . and The Blaze continues with its fascination with Bill Maher. Why impose him on me yet again?
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:26pm@BLACKFEATHER,
Report Post »It is tragic that in this great nation Bill even HAS an audience!
Freedombeliever
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 11:12pmThis man is irrelevant to me. Nothing he says or does matters. Not even sure why I’m even posting to this. Maybe in hopes that The Blaze will keep him off of our radar in the future. He is a horrible person after what he called Sarah Palin and her handicapped son. Please Blaze, do not give this man one moment of “air time” again I beg! :)
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 12:25amI saw this on another site and thought I would repost it her. I think it is right on:
“Having enjoyed his speech again today a couple times, reading some of the response on the internet and remembering my own grandfather, it is clear Clint Eastwood is a genius. The media is all in a hissy over it, not talking about Romney. The left says he is senile and crazy, the Romney folks are on the defense distancing themselves from responsibility.
You know why it makes no sense to them? They think Clint is on the right. He isn’t, he is an individual just like us. Libertarian. Forget the chair being Obama, the chair could be any anyone, he is attacking the corruption on the left and the right.
How embarrassing for Romney a rich multi-millionaire to be referenced as a lowly employee that should be fired if he does a bad job. Reminding people to vote for something more than someone who seems nice. What an introduction, the ultimate troll by Clint, like in all his movies. Watch it again and listen to the parts where Clint is talking, when he is not joshing, just being himself. Genius. He did not endorse Romney, he said there was a lot of work WE needed to do and Romney and Ryan could come along…”
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 12:55am@FreedomBeliever No, the Blaze cannot skip stories, that would be like burning a book. WE need to separate the fish from the bones. In fact Maher gave us a gift as they always do. Sounds like he hates “old people.” Least wise the left hates everyone who doesn’t agree with them. Can you imagine them criticizing him if he were young or middle? Nah. That is pretty much the spectrum. Hate any black who doesn’t agree with them, hate all white people even those who voted for Obama, racism, hate all women who don’t believe in abortion, hate Christians, and they sure as heck/or hell don’t like old people. I sure as heck don’t like them. VOTE FOR FREEDOM. VOTE ROMNEY/RYAN!
Report Post »MadAsHeII
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 1:55am@Texas Granny, Can you tell me why you think Romney is the best choice given the blatant violation of our freedoms that Romney’s campaign did? At Freedom Works Tea Party, we are a little up in arms over the whole thing and many of us are leaning towards Gary Johnson. I still am not sure if I want to go that way, but I am having a hard time with the fascist move by the RNC and Romney campaign. I am hoping that everyone is not just voting out of fear of Obama for Romney. If that were the case I would lose my confidence in the American voter all across the land. If you have some insight about Romney and his plans for America, instead of just hype as that is all we got from Obama in ‘08, I would appreciate it.
Report Post »WATER-THE-TREE
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 4:18amIt short circuits my brain trying to understand how so many people can be so STUPID as to not see Bammy for what he is, and be like the idiots on maher’s show, It truly is a mental disorder to be a democrat, lefty liberal!
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 5:56pmEvery so often they have to throw in something surprisingly unexepected such as defending a ring winger on actions that they said or did. This is just so they don’t come across as entirely out of their minds and crazy.
Report Post »nrse2go
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 6:03pmNobody cares what you think!
Report Post »jedsusa
Posted on September 3, 2012 at 1:00pmWho even listens to Bill Maher anymore? Anyone who does not tell it like it is should be tuned out. No budget passed in 3 1/2 years (Obama’s fault), we have been downgraded from a AAAA to AAA in for the first time in history, didn’t allow the Canadian pipe line which would have gotten us 20,000 new jobs and made us less dependent on foreign oil, economy worse not better and we should listen to Bill Maher who gave Obama one million dollars to do more of nothing?
Report Post »cassandra
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:21pmBill is afraid to say anything bad about Clint, he finally met his match in Hollywood Clint would chew him up and spit him out
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:10pmBut that was about as far as the pleasantries went. Maher said he had no idea that Eastwood was such a “right-wing a–hole“ before his speech and called him an ”idiot.”
Report Post »Chinishque
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 6:43pmMy prayer for today is that Bill says something that really ****** Clint off and then Clint goes all Dirty Harry on him…I can see it now…
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 12:35amLate to the forum. It is my clear and unbiased opinion, and one of an old person that the left does not like old people. Barack Hussein Obama um um um could probably roll old Clint an American icon and now 82 over a cliff. When Art Linkletter wrote old age is not for sissies, I’ma thinkin old Cllint Make My Day Eastwood had more guts and fortitude to speak on that stage for America than all the stooges in the Liberal universe. They attacked old people, they wouldn’t have touched him with a ten foot pole if he were young. You folks are missing that. I heard every word Romney said and the attempt to use Eastwood to deflect from Romney is a loser just like Maher. This is another gift from them. Spread it around because it is true. Clint Eastwood from a different generation very much a patriot and a hero for his “old age” did not deter him. I am proud. VOTE ROMNEY/RYAN!
Report Post »bigdaddyt46
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 1:52amthat was defending him???? if they were in court, and maher was the attorney Clint would get the chair.
yes your honr my client killed the victim because he’s a right-wing a hole, but he did it with such style i have to give him props. the words he said to the victim worked, disgusting as they were they worked.
Report Post »give me a farking break
ambrosia
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 9:02amEastwood is his own man-
I‘m sure he doesn’t give a flyin’ crap
what ANYONE else might think of him,
especially cheap, vulgar cads like Mahar.
There‘s NO one of Clint’s stature,
the last was the great John Wayne-
REAL men who loved their country !
Eastwood’s political gig was absolutely BRILLIANT-
creative, clever. credible !
If some liberal loon had done the same thing-
it would have been labeled “edgy” & provocatively smart.
Their steamin’ diapers are full & twisted
because they didn’t think of it first.
I say, shove it in their faces
and give REAL America MORE !
The RNC/Romney campaign needs to have Clint
use the same empty chair
and needle Oblameo with other unanswered questions & ridicule.
Cut thirty second campaign spots
with Clint doing his “Schtick”-
it would be PRICELESS !
The silence that emanates from the empty chair
is the same silence that swaddles the liberal press.
The analogy is PERFECT, it rings loud & clear !
After all, Oblameo IS a complete JOKE-
so nothing is FUNNIER than lobbing
his own ridiculous stupor back at him…
America’s got ALL the questions, he’s got NO answers.
Please do it, Clint-
you have piles of good material,
you didn’t even get to “Solyndra”,
“Somebody plug the damn hole”
or “C’mon guys, we’re buying shrimp”.
He is a FOOL-
America needs a LEADER !
When the “empty chair” needs some time off,
Report Post »substitute it with that pink, girly bicycle
he rides to the corne
cassandra
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:19pmI hope Clint is keeping track of the moron hollyweirdo’s that are putting him down , because anyone of them would walk over hot coals to be in one of his movies, I hope he tells them get lost
Report Post »Blueridgemtn
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:20pmYes!
Report Post »Lt_Scrounge
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:40pmI still say that Clint could have made his speech better by putting a suit and one of those harps that cherubs play on the chair. Then he could’ve had his conversation with a lyre and an empty suit. You know just the same as if Obamao had actually been there.
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:32pmClint Eastwood doesn’t have to care anymore. He made his fame and his fortune while he was still young, and now he’s an icon. People still love his old movies and will listen to him. That’s why his “empty chair” speech went viral. Every two-bit comedian and his brother is trying to use that shtick now. They call it “Eastwooding”.
Report Post »CatherineUSA
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:09pmI really don’t care what Bill thinks or says…
Report Post »Snaker
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:09pmGlenn has said it MANY times: “The truth has no agenda…”
Report Post »The lib‘s can’t handle it.
Whether it is scripted, plagiarized, or ad-libbed/improvised….
Clint told the truth: someone doesn’t do the job… he’s gotta go…
Obama’s time is up… Clint “made MY day…” Truth………….
paperpushermj
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:56pmWhy you ask ? Because those in the MSM saw Mr Eastwoods words and delivery Too Cutting and effective in painting Obama in a less then a flattering way. Thats why
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:46pmIt’s so hilarious how stupid you people will make yourselves look to defend your political icon.
Clint looked and sounded psychotic on stage
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 3:56pmModeration? What, between the crack pipe and B O’s White House Honey Ale?
One word. Ted Kennedy!
Report Post »pissantno.10
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:01pmno mod that was you sorry we all saw it
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:08pmModeration, (I don’t for a second believe you believe that)
It was no more support for Clint that you idiot sycophants dance and cheer and fawn all over Obama and his illegitimate and communist friends. Sorry but trying to claim us agreeing with Clint is the same or even worse than how people treat Obama like the son of God is not only stupid but shows how far the Hypocrats and its sheep like followers will go. Run along kid, you’re making a fool out of yourself.
Report Post »EndTheGOPTEA
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:24pmThat was the most insane thing ever done at convention.. Romney has lost.. he is a laughing stock.. Ann Romney has was disgusted by Clint.. lol.. you guys are so blind it’s nuts.. awesome… can’t want till November.
Report Post »Wool-Free Vision
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:30pmModeration, what is even more hilarious is watching you and other libs contort yourselves into pretzels in order to claim the wrong side of every issue, simply because a Conservative is on the other side. Seriously, it really is hilarious. Ask any lib where they stand on any issue and they will first want to know where the Conservative stands so that they can respond accordingly. Liberalism is a mental disorder based on self-loathing.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 6:42pmApparently you all can‘t read when I’ve said that I didn‘t vote for Obama in 2008 and won’t vote for him in 2012.
You people seriously need to get a clue.
Report Post »Wool-Free Vision
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:02pmActions speak louder than lies.
Report Post »crackerone
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:20pm@end the crack pipe party!
Have a look at the sand castle bust of B O. Laughing stock much!
Report Post »Lucy Larue
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 7:23pmMODERATION AT BEST,
Clint was dead on! The empty chair was a perfect metaphor! It was so perfect that President Dunham responded,“This seat taken”. Tres Hilarious Mod.
You defend a President who, in the current DSM ,is a classic narcissisist, suffers from cognitive dissonance, and truly is a pathological LIAR!
There are only two forces in the world Mod….,good and evil.There are degrees. You post from the side of evil. That is very sad.
VOX POPULI VOX DEI!
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 8:17pm@LUCY LARUE
Your delusional rant was almost as hilarious as Mr. Eastwood’s.
Seriously, you people are so blind and partisan that you willingly come off looking like an idiot when you try to defend it as anything more than an awkward psychotic rant.
At least Mrs. Romney was sane enough to describe it as “unique” and not some great speech as you people are.
Report Post »Tractorboy
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:28pmModeration, Hey bud.
(It’s so hilarious how stupid you people will make yourselves look to defend your political icon.
Clint looked and sounded psychotic on stage)
Counselor, do you really think we look stupid, what is your idea of satire? I never agree with Bill M. on anything but Clint was darn funny enough. BTW who do you plan to vote for? and why? If you say anybody other than Romney, you already said not Obama, I must then question your sanity, or maybe you vote with your feelings?
Report Post »Wool-Free Vision
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:42pmIn related news, former Clinton administration fluffer and current interrogator, host, and debate moderator for ABC, George Stephanopoulos has reassured the American people that “there is no bias in media.” And, he continued, there are not now and never have been any American tanks in downtown Baghdad.*
The irony is so thick that it is producing its own gravitational field – a singularity which could theoretically consume the CERN particle accelerator and kill us all. Unbiased commentary on this story will include a debate between Marx and Goebels at eleven. Now back to “This Is Not Primetime Propaganda” followed by “The New Normal” on NBC – Proud As A Peacock Comrade.
* The first sentence of this post is absolutely true. Mind-meltingly ironic, but true.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 9:46pm@TRACTORBOY
I may or may not vote in the Presidential election. Maybe I”ll write in someone.
But that’s not good enough right? You need me to vote for your moron.
Eastwoord‘s stunt wasn’t satire, it was psychotic.
Seriously, it was a sick joke and incoherent ramblings.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 1:11am@ModerationisBest Yep. See, Paper Pusher, here is one who hates old people. signed an old people person citizen who loves America, recognizes liberal hate and despises attempts at tyranny. And damn well sure history tells us in books and pictures and old film clips what that leads to not to mention all those who gave their lives for freedom. And I cannot for the life of me understand anyone who hates freedom. I will fight until I am in my grave for my country and like Patrick Henry said……give me liberty or give me death. Thanks Clint Eastwood. I am proud of you. You have guts and love of America.
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 1:20am@TEXASGRANNY73
Huh? Your post made no sense whatsoever.
You sound like a tea party clone.
Liberty!
I stand with Israel!
Well you know what, if you stand with Israel, grab a gun and go lead the charge.
You talk about liberty, you talk about freedom, yet you back Romney who is an Obama clone in every single way except if possible, he is MORE in bed with the bankers.
Report Post »TEXASGRANNY73
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 1:33am@Moderationisstupid. Laugh at this. I did not read whether you voted for O or not, must a missed that wonderful post. But coasting found you just don‘t know if you’re gonna vote or write in or what. I am older than dirt and Clint is older than me so that makes him really older than dirt but better older than dumber than dirt to not know where you stand after nearly 4 years of this saga in history. There are books for dummies, aren’t there? Reading is fundamental even begins with fun. Try some American history sometime. Oh never mind. Anyone can vote. He who laughs first usually laughs last. Nighty nite, enough of you. Texasgranny and don’t forget it. hahahahahahah!
Report Post »ModerationIsBest
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 7:06pm@TEXASGRANNY73
I know where I stand, it’s just not with Obama or Romney.
Your post come off like you’re drunk or something.
Report Post »jacobstroubles
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:48pmoh bill, you have much to atone for…and this wont get you very far..so nice try.
Report Post »TurboCat
Posted on September 2, 2012 at 4:51amHi Texas Granny. Don’t pay any mind to MOD. He/it is filled with vengeance because he/it did not get his way. All it wants is revenge. And MOD knows EXACTLY what I mean!
Report Post »Capt_Gregg
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:24pmFar too many comedians, once they become wildly successful, begin to take themselves far too seriously, and become a joke themselves. Just look at the likes of Roseanne, Rosie O’Donnell, Al Franken, Whoopie Goldberg, David Letterman, et al. Some, like Leno, show class and follow the examples of Will Rodgers, Bob Hope and Johnny Carson by making jokes about whatever politician that deserves it, regardless of their political affilliation.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:42pmBob Hope pegged it perfectly. Next time you watch The Walking Dead, always remember this line.
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BetterInformed
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:53pmSo when did Maher become wildly successful?
Report Post »topperj
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:21pmMaybe if he had come out naked and poured chocolate over himself, the libs would have appreciated it as performance art. It was too nuanced for those airheads to understand it.
Report Post »DIR
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:32pmBecause Clint showed up at the republican convention, it wouldn’t have mattered what he had done or said. The left see’s him as a jerk as they see all repulicans and conservatives. Clint has made his mark in an industry owned by liberals. He obviously doens’t care what the nutty left thinks at this point in his life.
As for Bill AH Maher, he makes his money by being a super nasty rendition of Don Rickles. The differences are Rickles pulls it off, Bill doesn’t; Rickles is a comedian, Bill isn’t. Bill’s shtick is in ultra bad taste, his comedic timing sucks (he doesn’t have any) his jokes aren’t funny (they don’t qualify as humor), he’s rude, condescending and typifies the left at it’s worst. Bill is truely a beacon of liberalism for all to behold and it’s not pretty by decent peoples standards.
Report Post »loafer4952
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:19pmI just hope when and if I make it to 82 years old that I am just half as good as he is. Was a great show people need to loosen up and enjoy something funny. And even at Obamas expenice.
Report Post »LeadNotFollow
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:19pm…
Report Post »I think Clint Eastwood hurt Romney more than he helped. He’s not conservative enough.
There were many conservatives I would have chosen over Clint, to make a speech at the convention.
Clint came across as a senile old man, who had wandered away from the Alzheimer wing of a nursing home.
cranberry
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:40pmquit being so nitpicky. loosen up, have a beer dude.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:48pmI think that Clint saw the folly of his previous ways and made a better choice regarding this political season.
Report Post »truthseekerusa
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:20pmWere you talking about yourself?
Report Post »jespasinthru
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 8:16pmLook on the bright side, libs. When it comes to actors who become political activists, the RNC could have sent Chuck Norris out there.
Report Post »Virginia Rebel
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:13pmBill Maher, your time is WAAAY over. Time to sit down and be quiet – stop making people nauseous.
Report Post »loveliberty83
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:13pmthank you Clint- it came from the heart you were great, we are the American people & yes we have the right to vote as we please. All the speeches did not put it simple & to the point , we must fire anyone who is not doing their job. Many are too stupid to get your humor. i loved it
Report Post »reddog75
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:13pmPersonally, I loved it. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=488807881131162&set=a.305144419497510.84988.303323066346312&type=1&theater
Report Post »Wool-Free Vision
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:11pmHey Jason Alexander, the shrimp store called and they’re all out of you.
As right as Maher may be in this particular case, he will have to speak with honesty like this for decades to come before he can even dream of asking for an iota of respect from the likes of me. He has been lying and shilling for the left for far too long and at far too great a cost to expect anything but contempt from discerning Americans.
Report Post »Kenszen
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:54pmAnd most do not get that Eastwood was doing a parody of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” All the details, the suit, the hair, the halting speech (which all the sore losers attributed to saying was “rambling”)…everything. It was a total package and was HILARIOUS! Libs have no sense of humor. They are too caught up with trying to be offended at something.
Report Post »jorskippy
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:11pmLoved it very funny…. but sadly true..
Report Post »Modawn
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:19pmYou got that right. I agree with YOU 100%….get a clue people.
Report Post »VoteRightDammit
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:53pmWhy do some idiots think it newsworthy when Maher-The-Putrid says something?
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:42pmI bet Clint Eastwood now can sleep better at night knowing he has Maher’s approval. That was all he wanted, the movies, academy awards and such were all meaningless, Mahers approval is the pinnacle of his life. Clint can now die a happy and complete man.
Report Post »Kenszen
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:51pmlol!
Report Post »pissantno.10
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 4:09pmone thing you did forget clints had a lot of fine ladies bill can only dream about
Report Post »jp2feminist
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:42pmtsk! tsk! Such sore losers they are!
Report Post »BetterInformed
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 2:44pmRight. We’re all jealous of an angry guy who is too small to play marbles. Recently he posted a photo of himself dressed like a 15 year climbing a tree? Something we have all dreamed of doing after 40.
Report Post »You’ve a mighty low “hero” bar.
JimCDew
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:37pmI no longer watch Maher on any forum.Tthat “man” contributes nothing to the public political discourse of any use in forming political opinion.
On second thought, if this is an acceptable spokesman for the liberal Democratic party then he has persuaded me to vote for TEA party candidates.
Report Post »watersRpeople
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:37pmBill Maher should change his name around calling himself Bill Reham, because he’s trying to get everyone to move backwards.
Report Post »BetterInformed
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:34pmMaher gets all the greats. Alexander, Estrada, Grafilo etc.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:44pmMaher also knows how hard it is to play to an empty chair, all of his shows have empy chairs where the audience is supposed to be.
Report Post »U.N.hater
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:28pmWho cares what he thinks!
Report Post »lylejk
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:28pmMost folks just don’t get all the metaphors (including an empty stool) represents. I still say what Clint did was brilliant and maybe folks may finally get the gist later when they get their rear end out of their head. Bottom line, Clint came out to endorse Romney because BO did not get the job done. 2 thumbs up from me Mr. Eastwood. :)
Report Post »Quiata
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 6:41pmClint rocks!
He knows how to irritate all the right people.
Report Post »cookcountypatriot
Posted on September 1, 2012 at 1:25pmjason who??oh george ..yeah….no matter what that idiot does he will allways be lil georgie..lol
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