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DomBuyer · 03-17-2007, 08:40 AM

From the L.A. Times:

Us to George -- sure, whatever

In previous wars, we sacrificed our underwear. Now it's just our civil rights.
By Bill Maher, BILL MAHER is host of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."
March 16, 2007

STOP SAYING President Bush hasn't asked us to sacrifice anything for the war. He's asked us to sacrifice something enormous: our civil rights. To which the American people have responded: "Sure, whatever."

He's asked us to sacrifice the pride and joy that comes from knowing people all over the world look up to you. Yeah, what can you do? And he's asked us to sacrifice our future, because that's where all the real bombs he's planted ? economic, environmental and security-related ? are going to go off. Have a great weekend, everybody!

In previous wars, Americans on the home front were willing to give up a lot. During World War II, people even pretended Bob Hope was funny.

Women donated their silk undergarments to be made into parachutes ? can you imagine nowadays Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan doing without underwear?

OK, bad example.

But the point is, we have sacrificed ? we just sacrifice different things.

Bush took from us the things he knew we didn't care about: our privacy and our morality. He let us keep the money.

And it is morality when the chief law enforcement officer in this country tells Congress he doesn't believe in habeas corpus and is cool with torture and the practice of "disappearing" people. Alberto Gonzales even admitted to abusing the Patriot Act ? is it even possible to abuse the Patriot Act?

When I heard that Bush was reading my e-mails, I'm sure I had the same reaction you did: "George Bush can read?"

This administration has gone through our phone records, credit card statements, our mail and our Internet logs ? I feel like I'm on "Cheaters."

I mail myself a copy of the U.S. Constitution every morning just in the hope they'll open it and see what it says.

We have sacrificed a lot; it's just that we don't care that the NSA is listening to our phone calls. And that's especially tough for me, because I'm dating a girl named Jihadi Madrasa.

Six-tenths of the Bill of Rights, that's not something? Search and seizure, warrants, self-incrimination, trial by jury, cruel and unusual punishment.Here's what we have left: guns, religion and they can't make you quarter a British soldier. If Prince Harry invades Plattsburg, he has to bring a tent

A couple of months ago, Jim Lehrer questioned Bush about sacrifice. He asked if he'd ever institute a draft or raise taxes to pay for our national dream of making Iraq a Shiite theocracy. The president said this was World War III and a fight for our very survival, so a bunch of fresh troops and cash would probably just get in the way.

The president also said that Americans were already sacrificing. He said they "sacrifice peace of mind when they see the terrible images of violence on TV every night."

Yeah, if there's one thing Americans will not tolerate on their television screens, it's images of violence. I sure hope they don't start to show up in movies and video games.

Why isn't anyone asking the tough questions, like: "Is torture necessary?" "Who will watch the watchers?" and "When does Jack Bauer go to the bathroom?" Seriously, it's been five years. Is he wearing one of those astronaut diapers?

The great thing Ronald Reagan did was, he made us feel good about America again. Well, now we're a country that's tortured a lot of random people.

Do you feel good about America now? I'll give you my answer, and to get it out of me, you don't even have to hood me, hold my head underwater and have a snarling guard dog rip my face off. No, I don't feel very good about that.

It's been said that evil happens when good men do nothing. And as the Democrats prove, it also happens when mediocre people do nothing.

LiveDose · 03-17-2007, 08:42 AM

Bill Maher is awesome.

Thank god there are people in the media with brass balls like Bill.

he-fox · 03-17-2007, 08:46 AM

I saw him on Larry King the other day. He's a great guy.

Probono · 03-17-2007, 08:46 AM

I could never have said it so well. I love the US it was once a beacon of what was good in the world, under this government it has lost it's way.

Redmanthatcould · 03-17-2007, 08:53 AM

Unfortunately, it will fall on deaf ears.

Quote:

We must all fear evil men. But there is another kind of evil which we must fear most, and that is the indifference of good men.

DomBuyer · 03-17-2007, 08:57 AM

"This administration has gone through our phone records, credit card statements, our mail and our Internet logs ? I feel like I'm on "Cheaters."

JamesK2 · 03-17-2007, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VS_Jeff

Unfortunately, it will fall on deaf ears.

As everything else!

Splum · 03-17-2007, 09:02 AM

Wow alot of Christians in this thread.

MicroChick · 03-17-2007, 09:31 AM

Best interview was on LA's PBS two nights ago. Larry King will only go so far with his questions, and they are prepared by his staff.

I love Maher. He is what Simon Cowell would like to be.

mardigras · 03-17-2007, 09:51 AM

Real Time is the only show I make sure to see each and every episode. It's the only reason I get HBO. Thankfully they rerun each week's episode much more than they used to. I dozed off and missed it last night, gonna watch it in about 10 minutes

webair · 03-17-2007, 09:51 AM

amen its getting a bit pathetic at this point

sweetcuties · 03-17-2007, 10:14 AM

I watch his show every now and then on HBO... he's right

03-17-2007, 08:40 AM	#1
DomBuyer Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Amalfi Coast Posts: 2,595	God bless Bill Maher From the L.A. Times: Us to George -- sure, whatever In previous wars, we sacrificed our underwear. Now it's just our civil rights. By Bill Maher, BILL MAHER is host of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher." March 16, 2007 STOP SAYING President Bush hasn't asked us to sacrifice anything for the war. He's asked us to sacrifice something enormous: our civil rights. To which the American people have responded: "Sure, whatever." He's asked us to sacrifice the pride and joy that comes from knowing people all over the world look up to you. Yeah, what can you do? And he's asked us to sacrifice our future, because that's where all the real bombs he's planted ? economic, environmental and security-related ? are going to go off. Have a great weekend, everybody! In previous wars, Americans on the home front were willing to give up a lot. During World War II, people even pretended Bob Hope was funny. Women donated their silk undergarments to be made into parachutes ? can you imagine nowadays Britney Spears or Lindsay Lohan doing without underwear? OK, bad example. But the point is, we have sacrificed ? we just sacrifice different things. Bush took from us the things he knew we didn't care about: our privacy and our morality. He let us keep the money. And it is morality when the chief law enforcement officer in this country tells Congress he doesn't believe in habeas corpus and is cool with torture and the practice of "disappearing" people. Alberto Gonzales even admitted to abusing the Patriot Act ? is it even possible to abuse the Patriot Act? When I heard that Bush was reading my e-mails, I'm sure I had the same reaction you did: "George Bush can read?" This administration has gone through our phone records, credit card statements, our mail and our Internet logs ? I feel like I'm on "Cheaters." I mail myself a copy of the U.S. Constitution every morning just in the hope they'll open it and see what it says. We have sacrificed a lot; it's just that we don't care that the NSA is listening to our phone calls. And that's especially tough for me, because I'm dating a girl named Jihadi Madrasa. Six-tenths of the Bill of Rights, that's not something? Search and seizure, warrants, self-incrimination, trial by jury, cruel and unusual punishment.Here's what we have left: guns, religion and they can't make you quarter a British soldier. If Prince Harry invades Plattsburg, he has to bring a tent A couple of months ago, Jim Lehrer questioned Bush about sacrifice. He asked if he'd ever institute a draft or raise taxes to pay for our national dream of making Iraq a Shiite theocracy. The president said this was World War III and a fight for our very survival, so a bunch of fresh troops and cash would probably just get in the way. The president also said that Americans were already sacrificing. He said they "sacrifice peace of mind when they see the terrible images of violence on TV every night." Yeah, if there's one thing Americans will not tolerate on their television screens, it's images of violence. I sure hope they don't start to show up in movies and video games. Why isn't anyone asking the tough questions, like: "Is torture necessary?" "Who will watch the watchers?" and "When does Jack Bauer go to the bathroom?" Seriously, it's been five years. Is he wearing one of those astronaut diapers? The great thing Ronald Reagan did was, he made us feel good about America again. Well, now we're a country that's tortured a lot of random people. Do you feel good about America now? I'll give you my answer, and to get it out of me, you don't even have to hood me, hold my head underwater and have a snarling guard dog rip my face off. No, I don't feel very good about that. It's been said that evil happens when good men do nothing. And as the Democrats prove, it also happens when mediocre people do nothing.

03-17-2007, 08:42 AM	#2
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03-17-2007, 08:46 AM	#3
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Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	I could never have said it so well. I love the US it was once a beacon of what was good in the world, under this government it has lost it's way.

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DomBuyer Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Amalfi Coast Posts: 2,595	"This administration has gone through our phone records, credit card statements, our mail and our Internet logs ? I feel like I'm on "Cheaters."

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Splum Confirmed User Join Date: May 2003 Location: USA Posts: 6,195	Wow alot of Christians in this thread.

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MicroChick Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,277	Best interview was on LA's PBS two nights ago. Larry King will only go so far with his questions, and they are prepared by his staff. I love Maher. He is what Simon Cowell would like to be.