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Bill Maher Defends Mohammed Remarks, Unapologetically a ‘Proud Westerner’
- Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:39pm by
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CNN‘s Wolf Blitzer guesses that Bill Maher’s comments last week created “a buzz” on the internet, but Maher stands by his statement about the ‘alarming’ number of ‘baby Mohammeds’ in England.
During a sit-down interview with Blitzer, Maher said that he felt no need to “apologize for being a proud Westerner” or for worrying about “Muslim people are in these [Western] societies“ having babies ”at a faster clip than non-Muslims.” He went on to clarify his position as a Westerner, or “someone who believes in the values that Western people believe in that a lot of the Muslim world does not, like separation of church and state…”
“I would like to keep those values here,” Maher concluded.
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Comments (154)
DMD
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:37pmNo one wants turbin Tuesday in our schools
Report Post »BurntHills
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 1:48amno one wants them in our schools, turbans or no. no trusting them, at all. (can’t forget that photo of a grinning obama in full muslim attire)
Report Post »THE AUDACITY OF NO
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:36pmLiberals like Mayer are lukewarm. You just can’t trust anything that comes out of their mouths. One minute, they will say something straight out of the Communist Manifesto, and the next you hear Tea Party-like common sense. Chris Matthews does the same thing all the time.
Report Post »korbin
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:32pmBill Maher is an idiot, however I agree on the no apologize and not worrying about retaliation from the un educated freaks they call extreme muslims. I am tired of Americans apologizing and kowtowing to everyone from mexico to moscow, its time we get back to being proud, strong, people with morals and standards.
Report Post »TwoMinuteMan
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:20pmSince when is stating a fact racist or hateful. Some people might not like what the facts are but you can not dispute what is factually correct. You may have a different opinion of a topic or think that things should be a different way but as long as something can be factually verified any arguments are irrelevant.
I still dont like Maher. Never did. Never will. Birth rates do indicate a trend and tend to be correct. Islam is not a religion of peace and someday in the future Britain will have to deal with a muslim majority population. The only thing they can do is limit the amount of immigrants from muslim countries. They arent America. They can do it.
Report Post »HillCountryPatriot
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:18pmYou say that on FOX NEWS, you get fired … You do the same (and worse) on CNN, you get a pass.
Left-wing media–what a bunch of hypocrites. I have to give it to the slime-ball Bill Maher: he’s right on this one, but of course we‘ve been saying Islam’s attempted takeover of the world was their end-game all along. Nice of him to get up-to-speed. He’s still a slime-ball.
Report Post »Takeoutthegarbagenov2
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:18pmAt last, a change of mood in the country we can believe in!
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:18pmDear Mr. Maher, you are a smart man, some would say smart-ass, but get this straight once and for all: Our U.S. Constitution does not speak of “a separation of church and state,” it states that THE STATE MAY NOT CREATE AN OFFICIAL RELIGION! On the matter of Islam and Muslims having babies by the dozen, you are right, it is an enormous danger to Western Democracies because they INSIST ON the religious state, ONE OF VIOLENCE AND INTOLERANCE. You, Mr. Maher, certainly understand at least one of those concepts………..INTOLERANCE!
Report Post »OBAMAWORSHIOER
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:17pmI wonder what he felt like being the target of the politically correct. Perhaps he should be handled like Rick Sanchez?
Report Post »mermaid7
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:17pmSomeone please tell Bill that the phrase “Separation of church and state” is NOT in the U.S. Constitution!
What a load of lard. When Maher starts getting on Muslims, then he can get on Christians.
Report Post »The Glennbeckian
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:17pmMaher fears God of any faith.
Report Post »lillymckim
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:15pmYes…. I cant WAIT to see what CAIR has to say about this …. any bets?
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:13pmYeah billie-boy, you who hates Christians and any God/gods, OUR Founding Fathers were Christians save one Jew as your heritage is and who created the misread FIRST amendment.
Western Customs are Christian founded and that is why people like Maher are not murdered on the spot. As Islam has said, there is no room for Muslims, Jews and Christians in the same place. If they push their pagan religion in America, there will be repercussions of a magnitude they have never perceived.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:09pmSo will CAIR force HBO to fire Maher?
Report Post »saliwalido
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 1:33amThat’s a good one. My guess is no because of his progressive agenda.
Report Post »Quasimofo
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:07pmEven a broken clock is right twice a day.
Report Post »mrmikejohnson
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:00pmThe illegal immigrants shoot out kids at a faster rate than anyone on the planet. I think it was like 3.2 kids per illegal at last count while the American average is closer to 2.
Carlos Mencia has a funny joke (maybe his only one) about a dude finding an Hispanic woman who ONLY has 3 kids. “Yeah, man….and this chick’s only got three kids. She’s a keeper.”
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:28pmAmericans…….1.6 mexican/hispanic 3.2 muslim………8 you do the numbers
Report Post »Great_Sommelier
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:57pmJust like Ron Howard’s decision to keep the gay joke, I am shocked and proud of Maher!
Report Post »NickDeringer
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:57pmA rare moment of agreement with Bill.
But then remember the famous saying: “Even a broken squirrel finds a nut twice a day.”
Report Post »vanhelsing2010
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 10:50pmNot for nothin’, but it’s “a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then” and “a broken watch is broke twice a day.”
Report Post »Boliga
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:56pmDid he finally get something right?
Report Post »KenInIL
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:29pmBut he still want to be King – maybe assistant king.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:55pmWell this ought to be interesting. Let’s see how this one pans out. Who’s got the popcorn?
Report Post »FreedomAdvocate
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:53pmOne thing I like about Maher, is he is not PC and will speak his mind as he sees it. I hate his elitism, this sense I get that he thinks he is superior to everybody and thinks politicians should tell the stupid proletariat what to do.
However, I believe he does think these things, and straightforwardly says so – and for that he can be admired. Though I also think he is hypocritical, since he will demonize and call names those who have conservative opinions, rather than respecting their point of view and havig an honest discussion with them.
Funny thing is, he is one the most outspoken liberals, and yet saying that he believes in Western values over Islamic values would be called extremely bigoted by most liberals.
Report Post »NoRoomForSocialismHere
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:39pmHe is politically correct to his doctrine of hate
Report Post »Rowgue
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 11:36amHe has no career. He’s never been in anything other than his own show, which is only on the air because left wing network executives are more interested in pushing their political agenda than ratings.
Report Post »TruthLover
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:52pmOn this point, I say “amen” to Bill Maher. On almost every other point, I say “shut up.” LOL!
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:49pmMay this talking anus of a camel finally discover the the true meaning of Islam…The religion of Peace”…Uhh……… where do I send the flowers??
citizenx
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 8:22amMaybe you just don‘t know that he doesn’t like any religion.
Report Post »Psychosis
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:49pmnope hasnt changed….still a weiner
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 3:55amEven a broken clocks right twice a day.
Report Post »alcarfl
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:49pmFeeling deportation closing in on you, Billy Boy? Or did you get some hate mail from the “muslim community.”?
Report Post »DrammyCoke
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 6:35amIf he keeps it up there will be “fatwa” to pay!!!!!
I for one am ready to play “cowboys and muslims”.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 7:48pmYou go, Billy boy! Wait.. I’m beginning to like you. Maybe I have a temperature. No…. I really agree with your politically incorrect statements. Huh. Who new.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:03pmNot all muslims stab a British MP with a knife
http://gatewaypundit.firstthings.com/2010/11/smiling-muslim-woman-stabbed-mp-twice-in-the-stomach-over-iraq-war/#comments
GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:08pmWOW, I am speachless. Who knew Billy boy. I think this is the first time I have ever given you a thumbs up.
Report Post »Bluegill
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:25pmYeah maybe there is truth to him and Ann Coulter sitting in a tree..
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:34pmdon’t worry soon we will all be dead
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDxZ7PX8YGI
Muslims will not spread AIDS to each other.
Mary M. Tebbe
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:39pmdontbotherme: This is probably the only time I’ve sided with Bill Maher, but I stand by what he said. There is no apology needed. We are AMERICANS FIRST. We apologize to NO ONE. I believe that Bill Maher is Jewish. I can understand why he would be concerned, as we all should be. Why should we worry about being fired for saying anything disparaging about a muslim or anyone else? This is still American; we are not a muslim country. We aren’t fired for saying anything about Buddha, Shinto, the Dalai Lama, etc. We have become so politically correct that it borders on ridiculous. How about being overly politically correct about America and Americans for a change. Wouldn’t that be a novel idea.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:48pm@Mary M Tebb
Indeed those of America are Americans first, formost, and always. No matter how much this garbage of Politicaly Correct is, I say this, we have freedom of speech in the land for now, despite Progressive attempts to the contrary. So I say, the Politically Correct thing in America is FREE SPEECH.
Report Post »Captain America
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 8:54pmI agree with him on this. But, I don’t know if he agrees with himself. It seems that the tidal wave that will be tomorrows’ elections have a lot of ******** spuming things that sound, well, almost conservative. Guess they are hoping to be working after common sense is restored tomorrow.
Report Post »bobby535
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 9:04pmIs it just me, or does anyone else think this was a pretty slow news day, for being the day before the vote?
Report Post »GBMBulletsSKNRD
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 9:32pmNATIVESON, I agree completely.
Report Post »SeanW
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 9:57pmWow. Such cowardice, ignorance, and hatred. I bet you all call yourselves Christians too.
thepatriotdave
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 10:02pmCan we please NEVER EVER mention the name of Bill Maher again on this site. He is such a useless human being it would be a shame to waste words on him.
Could I get a show of hands?
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BJC49
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 10:30pmSo the Lame Stream Media is okay with Bill stating facts about Muslims but goes crazy if a conservative make ANY statement based on facts about Muslims? I really hate the Lame Stream Media.
Report Post »gibberish
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 10:54pmFSUDave, if you would do a tiny bit of research (hint: http://www.google.com) you would find this
http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/flight297.asp
You’re essentially guilty of fear-mongering
Report Post »AmericanSince1619
Posted on November 1, 2010 at 11:42pmI get the feeling he wants me to watch his show, I don’t know if I will go that far, but I must give credit to reasonableness when it’s due.
Report Post »BlazingPatriot
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:48amPoor Bill must have been feeling left out for not being a part of the Sanity Rally so he comes up with a surprise remark to garner a little attention.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:55amMahers a snake oil salesman trying to attract a larger audience. I aint buyin it!
Report Post »takemout
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:03amBilly is a God hater. Get it?
Report Post »rebel
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 9:36amhe’s…still…making…sense. Did he have an exorcism?
Report Post »elfinmagic75
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 10:58amFunny how juan Williams gets fired for a very similar comment. Bill Mahar will probably get a raise.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 11:04amThey have to have babies faster to keep up with their “birth to blow-up ratio”.
Report Post »FEIN
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 11:09amBill has values???
Report Post »I Love Section 8 Housing
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 12:36pmAll religion is a poisonous pile of garbage. just get rid of it all.
Report Post »pajamash
Posted on November 2, 2010 at 7:05pmWill he be fired like Mr. Juan Williams was?
NO?!
What a double standard!!!!
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