Bill Maher says Trump wasn't the same person you see on TV after White House meeting

[braindrain]

Well, you could explain it. It’s your comment after all. Only, of course, if you're interested in discussion.

No I have no interest in playing your game. My post was perfectly clear. If you want to pretend otherwise that’s on you.

 

[Greenbeard]

This article must burn the asses of Liberals everywhere. A fellow Liberal NOT dehumanizing President Trump.

Come on loons, let's hear your hate.

"Real Time" host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected.

"You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said. "And why isn't that in other settings- I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer. I'm just telling you what I saw, and I wasn't high."

Maher mocked those who treated the White House visit like it was "some kind of summit" brokered by their mutual friend Kid Rock, calling them "ridiculous."

"I have no power. I'm a f---ing comedian, and he's the most powerful leader in the world!" Maher exclaimed. "I'm not the leader of anything, except maybe a contingent of centrist-minded people who think there's got to be a better way of running this country than hating each other every minute."

Maher shared a printout of the insults Trump had leveled at him over the years, which Trump signed with "good humor."

"And I know as I say that, millions of liberal sphincters just tightened. ‘Oh, my God, Bill, you gonna say something nice about him?’ What I'm gonna do is report exactly what happened," Maher said, adding he "didn't go MAGA. And to the president's credit, there was no pressure to."

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Not too surprising, there've been lots of indications that Trump is actually quite beta in person. All the bluster and balls are when the other guy isn't in the room, he really is our first pure Internet troll president.

 

[j brown's body]

Not too surprising, there've been lots of indications that Trump is actually quite beta in person. All the bluster and balls are when the other guy isn't in the room, he really is our first pure Internet troll president.

He's a narcissist. My cousin is one. He is one of the most charming and graceful persons you would ever want to meet, when your interests are aligned. Otherwise, he's busy screwing his siblings out of shared ownership of beachfront property.

 

[US&THEM]

I am sorry if you don’t like what your posts said about you. But it it’s what it is.

It is what you need to believe.

 

[Nickyjo]

I am talking about the party as a whole. Not a single person.

The party comes nowhere close to what Trump has done. In my view, both parties engage in half-truths, exaggerations, misrepresentations, and occasional outright lies. That’s the norm in politics. But Trump has been something special, unprecedented in my view, as has GOP acquiescence and/or silence in the face of his offenses. As some wag put it, Washington couuld not tell a lie, Nixon could not tell the truth, and Trump can’t tell the difference.

I trust that once he’s gone, both parties will return to more normal, traditional and unsurprising hypocrisy.

 

[devildavid]

This amounts to one asshole getting together with another asshole to discover what they both have in common: being assholes. Who could have predicted that? Now they are asshole bros. BFD.

 

[devildavid]

The party comes nowhere close to what Trump has done. In my view, both parties engage in half-truths, exaggerations, misrepresentations, and occasional outright lies. That’s the norm in politics. But Trump has been something special, unprecedented in my view, as has GOP acquiescence and/or silence in the face of his offenses. As some wag put it, Washington couuld not tell a lie, Nixon could not tell the truth, and Trump can’t tell the difference.

I trust that once he’s gone, both parties will return to more normal, traditional and unsurprising hypocrisy.

Trump’s hypocrisy is next level. Normal politicians bow to the supremacy of his hypocrisy because the suckers out there actually think that Trump is being genuine. There is no such thing as genuine Trump. Even he doesn’t know what that is as he is always on the grift. It is what grifters are.

 

[fallenturtle]

That's because he exposes them for the party of hate.

No... its because he thinks they are too intolerant of opposing views, too thin skinned, and overzealous with canceling people. They also don't like that he isn't onboard for gender affirming care for transgender youth.

 

[Juks]

Bill Maher dislikes what his fellow democrats have become, and has no problem telling the world how evil the democrats have become.

No, he's just an opportunist. Praising Trump is a smart move for someone like that, At least for now. If Trump fails to turn the US into a dictatorship and is removed before that happens, these are the first people who will abandon ship.

 

[Buster Icon]

This article must burn the asses of Liberals everywhere. A fellow Liberal NOT dehumanizing President Trump.

Come on loons, let's hear your hate.

"Real Time" host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected.

"You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said. "And why isn't that in other settings- I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer. I'm just telling you what I saw, and I wasn't high."

Maher mocked those who treated the White House visit like it was "some kind of summit" brokered by their mutual friend Kid Rock, calling them "ridiculous."

"I have no power. I'm a f---ing comedian, and he's the most powerful leader in the world!" Maher exclaimed. "I'm not the leader of anything, except maybe a contingent of centrist-minded people who think there's got to be a better way of running this country than hating each other every minute."

Maher shared a printout of the insults Trump had leveled at him over the years, which Trump signed with "good humor."

"And I know as I say that, millions of liberal sphincters just tightened. ‘Oh, my God, Bill, you gonna say something nice about him?’ What I'm gonna do is report exactly what happened," Maher said, adding he "didn't go MAGA. And to the president's credit, there was no pressure to."

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Maher got played, plain and simple, I thought he was smarter than this. I mean, sure, Trump is no Hitler, but to illustrate this point, if you interviewed Hitler, you'd come away thinking he was a charming fellow, mild mannered (there's an audio tape of him speaking casually, quite unlike the madman we see in his oratories, he likes kids, dogs, animals, etc. ) But, would you say all these nice things about him? I wouldn't, and given Trump is destroying America, I wouldn't say anything nice about him, either.

 

[Buster Icon]

That's because he exposes them for the party of hate.

Then you don't know Maher, he's far more critical of the right. I've been watching Maher since the 90s. He's critical of the left of the very things I'm critical of them for, especially on the Trans issue. But, rest assured, for example, he donated $1 million bucks to Obama. So, he's no righty, let's get that perfectly clear.

 

[Buster Icon]

Party of hate and lies.

You mean, like this guy?

 

[Buster Icon]

Maher is the exact opposite of a coward.

He is loyal neither to Democrats or Republicans, even though he tends to financially support and vote for Democrats he unbeholden to adhere to their narratives, and he is willing to call anyone's bullshit out including the likes of Trump, MAGAs, FoxNews, and then also all things far-left.

No one said you have to like him, agree or respect him, but it is galactically naive, worthy of an award of ignorance, to call Maher a coward.

I have a lot of respect for Maher, and I agree with him on many things, but on this, I think he got played.

 

[Buster Icon]

You’re missing the point, Counselor.

Political parties aren’t inherently about democracy—they’re about power. Specifically, they exist to organize and maintain power in ways that benefit a ruling class or political elite. Sure, they may operate within a democratic framework, but their core function isn’t to promote democracy—it’s to win and hold power.

Parties aren’t just voluntary coalitions of like-minded citizens. They’re machines—for fundraising, candidate grooming, message control, and gatekeeping. They determine who gets on the ballot, who gets media coverage, and who receives institutional support (i.e., money). If you’re not part of the apparatus—or unwilling to play by its rules—you’re effectively shut out.

This isn’t some noble team sport. It’s a rigged system. Both major parties in the U.S. have evolved into self-perpetuating bureaucracies more focused on consolidating control than genuinely representing voters. They’ll harness populist energy when it suits them, and crush it when it threatens the status quo.

Political parties aren’t anti-democratic in name—but they’re not champions of democracy, either. They’re tools of control, not liberation. They’re run by people who want you to show up and vote—then shut up and let them govern (and enrich themselves) without interference.

Back to the topic at hand: I thought Maher’s take on his White House dinner was refreshingly honest. Maybe it bothered some people because he portrayed Trump as a human being rather than the usual “Orange Man Bad” caricature.

I remember the era when Reagan and Tip O’Neill could argue all day, then share a drink afterward. I’m not sure when or why that became a bad thing.

I'm going to disagree with you, for a reason. If you interviewed Hitler, he'd come off as a modestly spoken man, loves kids, dogs, animals, a nice host at a dinner party. Same for Trump. But, given what Hitler did, would you say nice things about him? I wouldn't. Now, Trump isn't anywhere near the genocidal maniac that Hitler is, but people are disappearing without due process, and given that fact, no way in hell will I ever say anything nice about Trump, on principle. Therefore, I think Maher got played. I'm surprised he said he did this. I'm inclined to agree with Feldman on this one:
Go to @10:57

 

[Sven Karma]

"Send in the clown"

https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/5254047-send-in-the-clown-bill-maher-turns-pro-trump/

 

[Lord of Planar]

No... its because he thinks they are too intolerant of opposing views, too thin skinned, and overzealous with canceling people. They also don't like that he isn't onboard for gender affirming care for transgender youth.

We disagree. I don't like Bill for many reasons, but he is correct on how the democrats have lost their way. I have to give him props for his honesty.

 

[Lord of Planar]

No, he's just an opportunist. Praising Trump is a smart move for someone like that, At least for now. If Trump fails to turn the US into a dictatorship and is removed before that happens, these are the first people who will abandon ship.

He is not praising president Trump. He is blaming the democrats for going so far into ideals that even many democrats see as perverse and losing the election for that, and the using of lawfare. He blames the democrats for their loss.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Then you don't know Maher, he's far more critical of the right. I've been watching Maher since the 90s. He's critical of the left of the very things I'm critical of them for, especially on the Trans issue. But, rest assured, for example, he donated $1 million bucks to Obama. So, he's no righty, let's get that perfectly clear.

Duh. No shit. Are you a master of stating the obvious?

I never stated he was a rightly. He is a left activist that understands the left went too far. He is blaming the left for that reason.

 

[Sven Karma]

Yeah you'd call Attila the Hun a leftist activist lol

 

[j brown's body]

He is not praising president Trump. He is blaming the democrats for going so far into ideals that even many democrats see as perverse and losing the election for that, and the using of lawfare. He blames the democrats for their loss.

Dems just too strong on human rights. A turn-off for citizens of a country rather famous for its oppression of minorities and women and who are repulsed by any reminder of it.

 

[Lord of Planar]

Dems just too strong on human rights. A turn-off for citizens of a country rather famous for its oppression of minorities and women and who are repulsed by any reminder of it.

Bullshit. They are not correct on human rights. They have a perverse idea of what human rights are.

It isn't so much what they believe regarding human rights, it is their dictatorial and evil means of accomplishing what they believe.

 

[Lovebug]

This article must burn the asses of Liberals everywhere. A fellow Liberal NOT dehumanizing President Trump.

Come on loons, let's hear your hate.

"Real Time" host Bill Maher revealed details Friday of his meeting last week with President Donald Trump at the White House, saying Trump was more gracious and good-humored than he expected.

"You can hate me for it, but I'm not a liar. Trump was gracious and measured," Maher said. "And why isn't that in other settings- I don't know, and I can't answer, and it's not my place to answer. I'm just telling you what I saw, and I wasn't high."

Maher mocked those who treated the White House visit like it was "some kind of summit" brokered by their mutual friend Kid Rock, calling them "ridiculous."

"I have no power. I'm a f---ing comedian, and he's the most powerful leader in the world!" Maher exclaimed. "I'm not the leader of anything, except maybe a contingent of centrist-minded people who think there's got to be a better way of running this country than hating each other every minute."

Maher shared a printout of the insults Trump had leveled at him over the years, which Trump signed with "good humor."

"And I know as I say that, millions of liberal sphincters just tightened. ‘Oh, my God, Bill, you gonna say something nice about him?’ What I'm gonna do is report exactly what happened," Maher said, adding he "didn't go MAGA. And to the president's credit, there was no pressure to."

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Newsflash, we already know that the felon snookered lots and lots of gullible folks. ( No hatred, just facts)

I haven't met any loons lately, but as far as hate is concerned, have you read the words in your OP?

Come on loons, let's hear your hate.

As far as Maher is concerned

"I have no power. I'm a f---ing comedian, and he's the most powerful leader in the world!" Maher exclaimed.

That would be President Musk

"I'm not the leader of anything, except maybe a contingent of centrist-minded people who think there's got to be a better way of running this country than hating each other every minute."

No hatred, Bill, just objective thinking by non MAGAs.

It is entirely possible he spoke to MAGAs though, judging by the words and behavior of the "winners".

 

[devildavid]

Bullshit. They are not correct on human rights. They have a perverse idea of what human rights are.

It isn't so much what they believe regarding human rights, it is their dictatorial and evil means of accomplishing what they believe.

You mean like the evil and dictatorial means Trump is using for accomplishing what he and the extreme right wing who feeds him his EO’s believes? The Democrats look like lambs compared to the shit happening right now. There are no examples of Democrats employing such blatant dictatorial and evil actions as Trump is doing. Trump really succeeded in painting a false picture of his political opponents and getting the naïve to fall for it.

 

[j brown's body]

Bullshit. They are not correct on human rights. They have a perverse idea of what human rights are.

It isn't so much what they believe regarding human rights, it is their dictatorial and evil means of accomplishing what they believe.

No clue what yore talking about. Could you ge more specific?

 

[j brown's body]

You mean like the evil and dictatorial means Trump is using for accomplishing what he and the extreme right wing who feeds him his EO’s believes? The Democrats look like lambs compared to the shit happening right now. There are no examples of Democrats employing such blatant dictatorial and evil actions as Trump is doing. Trump really succeeded in painting a false picture of his political opponents and getting the naïve to fall for it.

Perhaps he thinks due process is un-American. Cruel and unusual punishment as patriotic.