Bill Maher Laments About A Liberal World That Seems To Be Going Mad In ‘Real Time’ Takes

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Bill Maher can’t understand what has happened to the world he once knew, as he lamented during Friday’s Real Time on HBO.Several times during the show, an exasperated Maher threw up his hands and questioned the craziness of life in these United States.

Cases in point: “It used to be a liberal thing to be suspicious of defense contractors,” he said during a discussion of the decision to send $40 billion to Ukraine.

Later, during a discussion about the kvetching over Elon Musk’s Twitter bid, “Free speech was important to liberals in this country at one time.”In his closing rant, he complained about “The audacity of it all,” noting it appears there are no lines that can’t be crossed, like running on stage during a live show (a la Dave Chappelle’s recent brush with a nut), or messing with Mike Tyson. “Who needs the metaverse when you can do whatever you want in real life?” Maher asked.He noted that 11 Walgreens and six CVS stores have closed in San Francisco in the last year as that city descends into virtual anarchy.“When did they legalize shoplifting?

There used to be shame, or at least a skill to it.” Now, “CVS isn’t a store. It’s a zoo for teeth whitening strips.”Maher allowed that while there are issues with policing, “We can’t allow them to be hunted and targeted.” He added that the public can’t get so wrapped up in what the police shouldn’t do that “we become El Salvador.” He pointed out that Democrats like to point out that crime has been worse before. “And who gives a f***,” Maher said. “I’m living now.”Democrats can tell voters that it’s not so bad, but their opposition knows the truth.