Bill Maher Slapped Back Again While Bashing Islam
Miliband, a former British Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pointed out the geopolitical origins of Pakistani Sharia Law, and cautioned that “it’s one thing to take on a religion, the other thing is to take on the people who are abusing the religion,” while Frum referred to this As “very much a Pakistan problem.”
While those were great points, Miliband nailed Maher’s problem elsewhere on the exchange. Listen to what Miliband asks Maher after Maher insists blasphemy laws are “popular with the people”:
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forpeace October 19th, 2014 at 18:40
Bill Maher is biased and he is not even trying to hide it. And I will stand by my previous comments about him:
Bill Maher has proven so many times that he has double standards when it comes to religion. He does not dislike all religions equally, actually he has a special disdain for Islam over all other religions.
His biased comments and statements during the Gaza conflict is a good example, I did not hear him opposing what Israel did wrong during this recent conflict, but I’ve heard him mocking Muslims and Palestinians.
It is shameful that he is doing it all over again.
rosscassell October 19th, 2014 at 20:45
and liberal disdain for Israel is fugging disgusting, especially since the left still manages to get the Jewish vote. As for Christianity, all the left can do is cite the crusades to name Christian atrocities, but give Muslims a pass for their atrocities in **MODERN** times.. Disgusting, it must suck to be a liberal.
forpeace October 19th, 2014 at 21:00
Talking about “atrocities” in modern times, it is shameful that you are defending these:
Nearly 1,900 Palestinian were killed in Gaza (the vast majority were innocent civilians and children,) close to 10,000 people were injured, displacing about a fourth of Gaza’s population, nearly 60,000 people have lost their homes, and the number of people taking shelter in UNRWA schools is nearly five times as many as in 2009, destroying the infrastructure and the civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water, hospitals, shelters and houses, forcible displacement of more than 500,000 civilians and systematic and mass destruction of civilian communities.
It must be suck to be YOU.
rosscassell October 19th, 2014 at 21:23
Israel is supposed to rollover and die, yes?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:13
No but they are not allowed to thump the Torah for their justification of their actions, just like Christians and muslims not being allowed to do the same.
They also should stop provoking the Palestinians. . .especially considering their country was created illegally according to the UN charter. . .
Read “Lawrence in Arabia” to learn how that BS and Imperialism in the 1900’s and post WW1 created that whole mess. . .thanks Britain and Standard Oil!
rosscassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:25
Moving away from Israel do you then feel that those ISIS beheadings are justifiable? (Spare me the It is dubya’s fault rhetoric).
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:32
I don’t believe you read my previous response where I said none of it was justified if you are using a Holy Book for it.
My point is still this, the Imperialist nations and ideals of the 1900’s that created this mess and another 100 years of failed policies
rosscassell October 20th, 2014 at 19:05
none of this violence is necessary Holy Book or not. But look at the rhetoric the left often spews, it often sounds like they disregard what radical Muslims have done.
OldLefty October 20th, 2014 at 19:16
But look at the rhetoric the left often spews
________
Like the rhetoric the RIGHT often spews?
The left defends the moderate Muslims from whom any reformation must come.
Meanwhile, from supporting Pakistan over India, the Saudis for oil, the Muslim Brotherhood over Nasser and nurturing the wackos in Afghanistan in the 1980s…
The right did their share of supporting radical Islam because it was good for business.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 19:41
Thank you OldLefty. You took my next point right from my mind! ^_^
And thus my next point has been made for me
OldLefty October 20th, 2014 at 19:57
Actually, there was a guy, Saadat Hasan Manto, who wrote “Letters to Uncle Sam” in the 1950’s, warning us about supporting the fundamentalists in Pakistan over secular democracy in India as a hedge against the USSR.
His writing is sarcastic…..
“21 February 1954
“Dear Uncle,
Regardless of India and the fuss it is making, you must sign a military pact with Pakistan. because you are seriously concerned about the stability of the world’s largest Islamic state since our mullah is the best antidote to Russian communism.
If this gang of mullahs is armed in the American style, the Soviet Union that hawks communism and socialism in our country will have to shut shop….”
I always found it fascinating that most of the world looked at us and said, “What are you doing??”, while most Americans were oblivious.
There seems to be a pattern of supporting radicals because they seem more friendly to business, then bemoaning their power, screaming “How did THIS happen? and How did these people get so radical??!!”
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 20:18
Ah yes, it has been a long time since I have seen this beautiful bit of satire!
bpollen October 20th, 2014 at 03:04
There’s a bit of difference between defending oneself, and following the principle of “if someone slaps you on one cheek, bomb his house with his family in it… and most of his neighbors too.”
rosscassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:24
and yet you dont slam Hamas for their tactics.. Notice how the Palestinians arent discouraging Hamas or anyone else who is employing terrorism. Being anti-Israel is a liberal boilerplate message isnt it?
bpollen October 21st, 2014 at 03:10
I don’t know what the liberal boilerplate nonsense is you refer to, but you will get no praise from me for Hamas. But you don’t address Israel’s disproportionate response, you try to deflect by saying “but they’re doing stuff too!” Israel is responsible for Israel’s behavior. Hamas is responsible for Hamas’ behavior. That finger-pointing was effective in grade-school for about a second, but it has no place in Geo-politics.
Anomaly 100 October 19th, 2014 at 21:36
You’re kind of being a jerk. You see, Alan Colmes is Jewish and I’m a Christian so that rather makes your point moot.
There is no disdain for a particular religion. There is a disdain for their actions.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
rosscassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:39
Colmes is JINO, he speaks mostly in a atheistic slant. With that out of the way, why does the enlightened left spend more time slamming Christians (NOT JEWS OR ISRAEL) for actions that took place during the Crusades up through slavery and the civil rights mess, but will not slam Muslims for their terrorism that has occurred in our lifetimes up through all current events.. I want no bs about number one vs two religion. Something must be clicking if France has pulled its Air Force out of mothballs to join in on the ISIS fight.. So why is the LEFT so focussed on persecuting Christians? As you craft your answer, remember to not stereotype as that is a liberal sin.
Anomaly 100 October 20th, 2014 at 18:13
I cannot answer a question that was crafted from a lie. We do not ‘persecute’ Christians. You guys need to own up and embrace some of that ‘personal responsibility’ you tout.
As for Alan, you are not an expert as to what is in his head or heart. So don’t you try to diminish others by calling them JINOs or CINOs or any other juvenile expression because you will be called out.
You’re on his property while trying to insult his faith.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:09
Go away troll
rosscassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:26
Another distinguished member of the herd. Moo Moo.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:39
Here you go
rational_thinking_one October 20th, 2014 at 14:57
Since there have been many, many, many more bombings, terrorist attacks, etc. in the name of Allah versus Jesus, don’t you think his “special disdain for Islam over all other religions” is justified? When Christians and Jews increase their body counts in the name of their gods, I’m sure he’ll give equal disdain opportunity.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:56
I would like to point out the Crusades and what Israel has done to Palestinians and Gaza. Where is his “justified” hate and intolerance for that? Oh wait. . .
Ignorance and hate are NEVER justified.
forpeace October 19th, 2014 at 18:40
Bill Maher is biased and he is not even trying to hide it, that’s how he makes big money. And I will stand by my previous comments about him:
Bill Maher has proven so many times that he has double standards when it comes to religion. He does not dislike all religions equally, actually he has a special disdain for Islam over all other religions.
His biased comments and statements during the Gaza conflict is a good example, he has never opposed Israel’s aggression, but he kept mocking Muslims and Palestinians.
It is shameful that he is doing it all over again, and some fall for this guy.
.
Ross Cassell October 19th, 2014 at 20:45
and liberal disdain for Israel is fugging disgusting, especially since the left still manages to get the Jewish vote. As for Christianity, all the left can do is cite the crusades to name Christian atrocities, but give Muslims a pass for their atrocities in **MODERN** times.. Disgusting, it must suck to be a liberal.
forpeace October 19th, 2014 at 21:00
Talking about “atrocities” in modern times, it is shameful that you are defending these:
Nearly 1,900 Palestinian were killed in Gaza (the vast majority were innocent civilians and children,) close to 10,000 people were injured, displacing about a fourth of Gaza’s population, nearly 60,000 people have lost their homes, and the number of people taking shelter in UNRWA schools is nearly five times as many as in 2009, destroying the infrastructure and the civilian infrastructure, including electricity, water, hospitals, shelters and houses, forcible displacement of more than 500,000 civilians and systematic and mass destruction of civilian communities.
I will use the same language you used in your own comment, it must be suck to be YOU.
Ross Cassell October 19th, 2014 at 21:23
Israel is supposed to rollover and die, yes?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:13
No but they are not allowed to thump the Torah for their justification of their actions, just like Christians and muslims not being allowed to do the same.
They also should stop provoking the Palestinians. . .especially considering their country was created illegally according to the UN charter. . .
Read “Lawrence in Arabia” to learn how that BS and Imperialism in the 1900’s and post WW1 created that whole mess. . .thanks Britain and Standard Oil!
Ross Cassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:25
Moving away from Israel do you then feel that those ISIS beheadings are justifiable? (Spare me the It is dubya’s fault rhetoric).
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:32
I don’t believe you read my previous response where I said none of it was justified if you are using a Holy Book for it.
My point is still this, the Imperialist nations and ideals of the 1900’s that created this mess and another 100 years of failed policies
Ross Cassell October 20th, 2014 at 19:05
none of this violence is necessary Holy Book or not. But look at the rhetoric the left often spews, it often sounds like they disregard what radical Muslims have done.
OldLefty October 20th, 2014 at 19:16
But look at the rhetoric the left often spews
________
Like the rhetoric the RIGHT often spews?
The left defends the moderate Muslims from whom any reformation must come.
Meanwhile, from supporting Pakistan over India, the Saudis for oil, the Muslim Brotherhood over Nasser and nurturing the wackos in Afghanistan in the 1980s…
The right did their share of supporting radical Islam because it was good for business.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 19:41
Thank you OldLefty. You took my next point right from my mind! ^_^
And thus my next point has been made for me
OldLefty October 20th, 2014 at 19:57
Actually, there was a guy, Saadat Hasan Manto, who wrote “Letters to Uncle Sam” in the 1950’s, warning us about supporting the fundamentalists in Pakistan over secular democracy in India as a hedge against the USSR.
His writing is sarcastic…..
“21 February 1954
“Dear Uncle,
Regardless of India and the fuss it is making, you must sign a military pact with Pakistan. because you are seriously concerned about the stability of the world’s largest Islamic state since our mullah is the best antidote to Russian communism.
If this gang of mullahs is armed in the American style, the Soviet Union that hawks communism and socialism in our country will have to shut shop….”
I always found it fascinating that most of the world looked at us and said, “What are you doing??”, while most Americans were oblivious.
There seems to be a pattern of supporting radicals because they seem more friendly to business, then bemoaning their power, screaming “How did THIS happen? and How did these people get so radical??!!”
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 20:18
Ah yes, it has been a long time since I have seen this beautiful bit of satire!
bpollen October 20th, 2014 at 03:04
There’s a bit of difference between defending oneself, and following the principle of “if someone slaps you on one cheek, bomb his house with his family in it… and most of his neighbors too.”
Ross Cassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:24
and yet you dont slam Hamas for their tactics.. Notice how the Palestinians arent discouraging Hamas or anyone else who is employing terrorism. Being anti-Israel is a liberal boilerplate message isnt it?
bpollen October 21st, 2014 at 03:10
I don’t know what the liberal boilerplate nonsense is you refer to, but you will get no praise from me for Hamas. But you don’t address Israel’s disproportionate response, you try to deflect by saying “but they’re doing stuff too!” Israel is responsible for Israel’s behavior. Hamas is responsible for Hamas’ behavior. That finger-pointing was effective in grade-school for about a second, but it has no place in Geo-politics.
Anomaly 100 October 19th, 2014 at 21:36
You’re kind of being a jerk. You see, Alan Colmes is Jewish and I’m a Christian so that rather makes your point moot.
There is no disdain for a particular religion. There is a disdain for their actions.
Enjoy the rest of your night.
Ross Cassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:39
Colmes is JINO, he speaks mostly in a atheistic slant. With that out of the way, why does the enlightened left spend more time slamming Christians (NOT JEWS OR ISRAEL) for actions that took place during the Crusades up through slavery and the civil rights mess, but will not slam Muslims for their terrorism that has occurred in our lifetimes up through all current events.. I want no bs about number one vs two religion. Something must be clicking if France has pulled its Air Force out of mothballs to join in on the ISIS fight.. So why is the LEFT so focussed on persecuting Christians? As you craft your answer, remember to not stereotype as that is a liberal sin.
Anomaly 100 October 20th, 2014 at 18:13
I cannot answer a question that was crafted from a lie. We do not ‘persecute’ Christians. You guys need to own up and embrace some of that ‘personal responsibility’ you tout.
As for Alan, you are not an expert as to what is in his head or heart. So don’t you try to diminish others by calling them JINOs or CINOs or any other juvenile expression because you will be called out.
You’re on his property while trying to insult his faith.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:09
Go away troll
Ross Cassell October 20th, 2014 at 17:26
Another distinguished member of the herd. Moo Moo.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:39
Here you go
rational_thinking_one October 20th, 2014 at 14:57
Since there have been many, many, many more bombings, terrorist attacks, etc. in the name of Allah versus Jesus, don’t you think his “special disdain for Islam over all other religions” is justified? When Christians and Jews increase their body counts in the name of their gods, I’m sure he’ll give equal disdain opportunity.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:56
I would like to point out the Crusades and what Israel has done to Palestinians and Gaza. Where is his “justified” hate and intolerance for that? Oh wait. . .
Ignorance and hate are NEVER justified.
Budda October 19th, 2014 at 19:46
Maher does not like religions. He especially doesn’t like Islam. I can except that.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:06
To truly call yourself a progressive you must not be intolerant of that which you don’t understand.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 09:16
I believe Maher understands religion(s).
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 13:59
No he does not. Maher is a very intolerant man when it comes to anything that isn’t Atheism. You can decide to dislike religion all you want but to be ignorant and hateful to them, or in his case to anyone that is Muslim is the EPITOME of hate, ignorance, and possibly fear.
It is that kind of thing that leads to wars and murders and attacks. It would be wünderbar if he and others like him could figure out how to contain that hateful bile they spew ans figure out a way to live and let live.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 14:17
Do I detect hateful bile in your reply?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:46
Good attempt at trolling but no you do not. I just find it detestable that he acts as he does
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 17:04
I get it. You don’t like Bill.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:14
Actually I like a lot of the other things he says, it is just this thing he has with religion, that is hard for me to get past.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 18:50
Why?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 19:03
I don’t know it just feels like we should be past intolerance of all kinds, at least as liberals.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 19:53
“Intolerance of all kinds”… a bit too absolute don’t you think? Would you tolerate child rapists? Extreme I know but, there are limits wouldn’t you say?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 20:16
Limits in so far as your example? Yes. But as far as what Maher espouses? No that kind of intolerance as well as things like racism should be dead and gone.
rational_thinking_one October 20th, 2014 at 14:52
When was the last time an atheist has declared war? Murdered? or Attacked? in the name of religion?! It’s all the religions attacking ea other. Maher is against all religion. If Christians were blowing up folks in the name of Jesus, he would be as outspoken of them as he is Muslims now. It’s not that all practitioners of Islam are bad; it’s that there are a lot of bad practitioners of Islam. As a percentage of total Muslims? Not a huge. I/We/He gets that. But the condemnation from the Muslim majority of these bad folks is severely lacking.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:52
There is a huge difference between disliking religion and damning it for every problem. You are only further proving my point.
To be the tolerant, kind, and socially progressive group we claim to be there has to be tolerance, and understanding. Do I find certain things in all religions detestable? Yes of course. Does that warrant hateful willing intolerance and ignorance? No it does not.
My point still stands. We can NOT call ourselves progressive in any sense of the word without tolerance, kindness, knowledge, and the desire to be all inclusive. We have to shun the hateful willful intolerance and bigotry of the right wing or else we are no better than they are.
Shazzamulator October 21st, 2014 at 15:23
“hateful willful intolerance and bigotry”??? Have you cracked open a Koran and read it?
OldLefty October 21st, 2014 at 15:43
Have you cracked open a Koran and read it?
_______
It says much the same as the Bible.
Islam is in the very beginning of the same reformation as Christianity has gone through.
Much like THEIR right wing, ours does not support the reformers, (they think they do, but they do not).
Shazzamulator October 21st, 2014 at 15:55
This reminds me of the liberal Christians. Whenever I point out the homophobia, stoning, penalties for eating shellfish, and other bizarre, cruel and archaic absurdities and contradictions in their Bible, they will often reply, “Well, that’s in the Old Testament. I’m a “New Testament” Christian”. I will ask, “Then why are you still dragging the Old Testament around with you?” If it no longer makes any sense to you, then why do you still have it? Your book would weigh half of what it does for starters. The same goes for “liberal” Muslims and their defenders. If so much of the stuff in their Koran is outdated or no longer relevant to who they are now, then why do they still cling to it? I can’t speak for Maher, but I think this is the same thing he was getting at.
Dwendt44 October 20th, 2014 at 01:16
If you ever listen to Megyn Kelly, Hannity, or even O’Reilly, you’ll hear the same thing coming from them. ALL Muslims are evil and violent and suspect at best. Totally ignoring the bloody past of Christianity.
Budda October 19th, 2014 at 19:46
Maher does not like religions. He especially doesn’t like Islam. I can except that.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 19th, 2014 at 23:06
To truly call yourself a progressive you must not be intolerant of that which you don’t understand.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 09:16
I believe Maher understands religion(s).
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 13:59
No he does not. Maher is a very intolerant man when it comes to anything that isn’t Atheism. You can decide to dislike religion all you want but to be ignorant and hateful to them, or in his case to anyone that is Muslim is the EPITOME of hate, ignorance, and possibly fear.
It is that kind of thing that leads to wars and murders and attacks. It would be wünderbar if he and others like him could figure out how to contain that hateful bile they spew and figure out a way to live and let live.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 14:17
Do I detect hateful bile in your reply?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:46
Good attempt at trolling but no you do not. I just find it detestable that he acts as he does
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 17:04
I get it. You don’t like Bill.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 18:14
Actually I like a lot of the other things he says, it is just this thing he has with religion, that is hard for me to get past.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 18:50
Why?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 19:03
I don’t know it just feels like we should be past intolerance of all kinds, at least as liberals. That and religions have a wonderful ability to bring about profound good as well as profound evil. It seems like he only wants to focus on the negatives of any religion.
Budda October 20th, 2014 at 19:53
“Intolerance of all kinds”… a bit too absolute don’t you think? Would you tolerate child rapists? Extreme I know but, there are limits wouldn’t you say?
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 20:16
Limits in so far as your example? Yes. But as far as what Maher espouses? No that kind of intolerance as well as things like racism should be dead and gone.
rational_thinking_one October 20th, 2014 at 14:52
When was the last time an atheist has declared war? Murdered? or Attacked? in the name of religion?! It’s all the religions attacking ea other. Maher is against all religion. If Christians were blowing up folks in the name of Jesus, he would be as outspoken of them as he is Muslims now. It’s not that all practitioners of Islam are bad; it’s that there are a lot of bad practitioners of Islam. As a percentage of total Muslims? Not a huge. I/We/He gets that. But the condemnation from the Muslim majority of these bad folks is severely lacking.
Nicholas Russell Harris October 20th, 2014 at 15:52
There is a huge difference between disliking religion and damning it for every problem. You are only further proving my point.
To be the tolerant, kind, and socially progressive group we claim to be there has to be tolerance, and understanding. Do I find certain things in all religions detestable? Yes of course. Does that warrant hateful willing intolerance and ignorance? No it does not.
My point still stands. We can NOT call ourselves progressive in any sense of the word without tolerance, kindness, knowledge, and the desire to be all inclusive. We have to shun the hateful willful intolerance and bigotry of the right wing or else we are no better than they are.
Shazzamulator October 21st, 2014 at 15:23
“hateful willful intolerance and bigotry”??? Have you cracked open a Koran and read it?
OldLefty October 21st, 2014 at 15:43
Have you cracked open a Koran and read it?
_______
It says much the same as the Bible.
Islam is in the very beginning of the same reformation as Christianity has gone through.
Much like THEIR right wing, ours does not support the reformers, (they think they do, but they do not).
Shazzamulator October 21st, 2014 at 15:55
This reminds me of the liberal Christians. Whenever I point out the homophobia, stoning, penalties for eating shellfish, and other bizarre, cruel and archaic absurdities and contradictions in their Bible, they will often reply, “Well, that’s in the Old Testament. I’m a “New Testament” Christian”. I will ask, “Then why are you still dragging the Old Testament around with you?” If it no longer makes any sense to you, then why do you still have it? Your book would weigh half of what it does for starters. The same goes for “liberal” Muslims and their defenders. If so much of the stuff in their Koran is outdated or no longer relevant to who they are now, then why do they still cling to it? I can’t speak for Maher, but I think this is the same thing he was getting at.
Dwendt44 October 20th, 2014 at 01:16
If you ever listen to Megyn Kelly, Hannity, or even O’Reilly, you’ll hear the same thing coming from them. ALL Muslims are evil and violent and suspect at best. Totally ignoring the bloody past of Christianity.
AAASuperPatriot October 19th, 2014 at 23:32
Bill Maher is an atheist supremacist. Supremacism is a chosen ignorance.
AAASuperPatriot October 19th, 2014 at 23:32
Bill Maher is an atheist supremacist. Supremacism is a chosen ignorance.
craig7120 October 20th, 2014 at 09:30
If faith says your God said that people with green eyes are sinners, is it the people who believe it to be true wrong? The claim is, what God says should override common sense. Nice loop hole, hey I don’t make the rules, gotta problem, take it up with God.
Is faith that untouchable?
Understand, I don’t have to respect someone’s imagination/faith just because the claim of an invisible deity whispered in their ear.
If a religion advocates the murder of an individual because of choice of words, then the religion should be suspect.
craig7120 October 20th, 2014 at 09:30
If faith says your God said that people with green eyes are sinners, is it the people who believe it to be true wrong? The claim is, what God says should override common sense. Nice loop hole, hey I don’t make the rules, gotta problem, take it up with God.
Is faith that untouchable?
Understand, I don’t have to respect someone’s imagination/faith just because the claim of an invisible deity whispered in their ear.
If a religion advocates the murder of an individual because of choice of words, then the religion should be suspect.