Real Time with Bill Maher

Over the years Bill Maher has been ever present in the stand up comic world and for quite some time but has been in the political commentary line of comedy for almost 20 years now.  He first started with Politically Incorrect on Comedy Central in the early 90's and then later ABC.  That show was funny but didn't push the boundaries and when he finally did and made some inappropriate comments, he lost his show.  Luckily for me and many other social libertarian types who believe that what you do with your own body is your own business as long as you are not harming others, HBO gave him Real Time with Bill Maher in 2003.  Since that point he has taken it to another level of comedy and quick witted guts that isn't seen in any other media outside of the great Jon Stewart.  I love that he has not only Democrats with like minded views but has on a slew of some of the most outspoken republicans and does what no other media does, confronts them.  He asks hard questions and because its HBO can deal it back.  I gain respect for some of the republicans who can go on this show because they are open enough and not "Tea Baggin" crazy enough to just blatantly lie with every word out of their mouth.  I love listening to smart people.   For the last decade or so of my life the political arena has been filled with alot of stupid people including 2 reality stars who bankrupt fortunes and quit their jobs in a recession.  Bill Maher does his stand up in places in the deep south where he will hear the boos and he constantly pushes the envelope.  America needs more voices like his that speak smart, informed dialogue and are willing to listen to views they oppose and even consider something other than their own beliefs--it sounds progressive when really its just common decency.  If you haven't seen him on HBO, he offers a free podcast on itunes so check him out.  Here is a clip from last week when a democrat did in 2 years what Bush couldn't do in 8.  I love it.