Masih Alinejad: The Wind in My Hair | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

[@missg021]

Bill, thank you for having Masih on your show. Iranian women are lionesses. Brave and courageous. May Iran becomes free from the hands of theocratic tyrants very soon. Love your show. ❤

[@Kar1mam]

Iran will become free 💪

[@Ameborl]

Bravest people in our modern times. Imagine knowing you will be killed for protesting and doing it anyway.

[@XerxesGammon200]

زن های ایرانی غیرت دارن. دمشون گرم

[@helenpatterson3858]

@@Ameborl Sounds like " live free or die"

[@ViFabulous]

It would be wonderful if ALL Muslim women would unite behind the Iranian women and remove their hijabs. Many women are forced to wear them by their father, spouse or older brothers. Or worse, they wear them so they aren't stared at or getting wolf whistled at by men in their communities. Masih seems amazing. I wish her all the best in moving her country out of the 15th century.

[@jhunt5578]

Well said. It's absurd that we cannot criticise these ideas without being seen as Islamaphobes. I hope the protests in Iran grow into a full secular revolution.

[@Mokh7777]

We Iranians have every right to be Islamophobes! It was our enemy from day one when it barbarically and brutally invaded us and still imposing itself on our identity. Our response to the absurd left in the west using that moronic term will be “Islamofascism”!

[@endpc5166]

What's absurd is all this fuss about the Iran tyranny on women but none on the _source_ of it: _Islam._

[@endpc5166]

What's αbsurd 𝜄s all this fµss about the Irαn tyrαnny on w𝜊men but none on the sourc𝜀 of it: Islαm.

[@justblaze7924]

Women also should stand for men, because men struggle too, Muslim men have to pay 10,000$ to their fiancés to marry them and women don’t and Muslim men have to pay for childrens expenses and women don’t. That’s not fair

[@infidelheretic923]

It’s not politics and it’s not interpretation, it’s the religion itself that is the problem and that is what we’re not allowed to say.

[@BeyerEfendi]

Amazing. So grateful for people like Masih. Every Iranian woman I know has told me similar things. This really is a litmus test for anyone who calls themselves a liberal.

[@johnreeves3688]

Do you support Biden, Pelosi and Schumer negotiating to give billions to the mullahs? That's your actual test

[@Mokh7777]

As an Iranian woman I cringe every time I hear this word “Islamophobia” used by the woke liberals, when we Iranians have been such victims of Islamofascism. We won’t let the Islamists, the hypocrite Islamic world, and the woke morons silence us.

[@Mokh7777]

@Pierre In our fight is not just about what to wear. We are fighting for a complete REGIME CHANGE from an Islamic mullah theocracy that has been taken us hostage for 40 years. We are fighting Islamofascism.

[@endpc5166]

Too easy. Liberals are in bed with Islαm, the source of all this tyrαnny. It's in the Qur'αn. Obj𝜀ct to Islαm if you're liberal.

[@endpc5166]

@Pierre In Liberαls are in b𝜀d with Islαm, the s𝜊urce of all this tyrαnny. It's in the Qur'αn. Obj𝜀ct to Islαm if you're liberαl.

[@vainarrara6651]

I love this woman. And I love that Bill is fighting the morality police.

[@catherinekittykat]

ME TOOOOOOO!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@MassiveBrainTrauma]

That's offensive

[@catherinekittykat]

@@MassiveBrainTrauma WHY ARE YOU OFFENDED??

[@MassiveBrainTrauma]

@@catherinekittykat Black people

[@paulsinih7404]

Unlike liberals who can seem to call out the bad parts of Christianity, but turn a blind eye to the bad parts of Islam, hypocrites

[@bigpapadrew]

Nothing scares small men more than the voices of brave women.

[@hameddarvish5318]

Masih Alinejad we Persians are so PROUD of you thank you for being our voice on international platform... Bill Maher is also amazing we love you both.

[@nastarankhoshbingolriz4395]

Thank you Bill Maher for inviting Masih and bringing awareness regarding Iranian protest !

[@justblaze7924]

Women also should stand for men, because men struggle too, Muslim men have to pay 10,000$ to their fiancés to marry them and women don’t and Muslim men have to pay for childrens expenses and women don’t. That’s not fair

[@jkscout]

Her response to "Why are liberals so moronic about the problem?" was pure gold.

[@portpass1974]

Liberals and progressives are holding protest rallies RIGHT NOW throughout the western world, including Canada (where I'm from), calling for women's rights in Iran and the overthrow of the ultra conservative dictatorship in Iran. Bill hasn't been paying attention. The idea that Far Right conservatives in America supposedly "care" about the plight of women in a Muslim country half way around the world is a sick joke.

[@Mokh7777]

We Iranians won’t even let the mullahs tell us what to do, much less the left in the west that has no clue. The more they try to censor us from saying ISLAMOFASCISM (what we’re a victim of), the louder we will say it ✊

[@e1234-n1c]

It was so important!

[@fjsambor7]

Very good question.

[@mikela428]

There is no liberals party like western country! Only government leaders roll the people. Kind of sadam Hosseini dictator . Only country lead by KHMANAE . He rolls 80 million people

[@theMLBfan]

Such an amazing person! I truly hope she's right and the Iranian women will succeed in their fight for equality. ✌🏼

[@johnreeves3688]

Or do you want the Democrats to sweep the midterms and sign a treaty giving the Iranian regime billions of dollars?

[@justblaze7924]

Women also should stand for men, because men struggle too, Muslim men have to pay 10,000$ to their fiancés to marry them and women don’t and Muslim men have to pay for childrens expenses and women don’t. That’s not fair

[@ViFabulous]

@@justblaze7924 Where is this $10,000 paid? Child support is a moral obligation. No one should be excluded from paying it. What about when a Muslim woman is engaged she has to prove she has no other husbands but the husband doesn't. The woman accepts him at his word. The sight of women in all black following behind their husband in all white was rather disgusting in the UAE. 1 man and his 3-6 wives.

[@SarehIran]

Finally, the world is hearing us! Thanks a million, Bill! And thank you, Masih, for being our voice. You're both the best!❤

[@souchen]

Surprised to see Masih here and not one of the Islamic Republic lobbyists from The New York Times. Masih coming from being a journalist inside Iran for years and staying connected with Iranian women through her various campaigns against compulsory hijab, is the best person to represent Iranian women and Iranian. Thank you Bill, as always admiring your intelligence and the stance you took. #MahsaAmini #مهسا_امینی

[@dcentral]

The Mullah regime in Iran has successfully penetrated major academic and media institutions in Western Europe and U.S. with their Palestinian and other Arab activist allies who highjacked every movement where they scream Islamophobia if any issue of human rights abuses are raised that can’t be blamed on America or Europe as a distraction. No one from feminist organizations is even outraged that Iran and other repressive regimes serve on international U.N. bodies where issues of women’s rights are monitored. Again, Western women don’t care because they have always been racist towards brown women from Muslim countries. And they will tell Masih or other Muslim women to shut up as if they know our cultures better.

[@Mokh7777]

Yes it’s disgusting how CNN and media in the west bring on well known regime lobby agents like Negar Mortazavi, Hoda Katebi, Vali Nasr etc etc

[@rv264]

NY times and Washington post are run by Islamist … (note the difference between Islamist / Islamic here ) … everyday there is a article in WP that how H!ndus are bad etc etc and they are oppressive and they are being compared to Nazi … absolutely propaganda

[@rjlecuona]

Masih is courageous and articulate! Thank you for giving her a voice! I also like that she brings into the conversation Afghanistani women! She is so on point about the dangers of sharia law for women in Muslim theocratic countries. Let’s go freedom!

[@Eromasta6]

Masih really loves to get attention. It's all "me me me LOOK AT MEEE!"

[@patriciademol2299]

Thank you Masih for your courage.

[@triggSerable]

I can never wrap my head around people with such courage that they risk their lives every day for a cause. To be honest, i don't know if i could do that. My deepest admiration and respect for Masih. Good to have her on the show, here in germany the iran developments kinda take a backseat to ukraine news at the moment.

[@christinabalas3218]

WOW! What a beautiful, strong woman! She had me literally cheering her on out loud! You go girl! You inspire us and we love you and stand behind you.

[@christinabalas3218]

@Get Zappéd 1974 I was NOT referring to her "physical" beauty. I was referring to her "internal" beauty. But judging by YOUR interpretation - yes you're right we have much work to do!!

[@user-uh4pt6kw9q]

@@christinabalas3218 america deserve to fall for what it has done to iran

[@siavash1000]

Great, brave Iranian woman who constantly echo voice of Iranian women inside Iran. We love you Masih.

[@aakhthuu]

Thank you Masih for your courage, more power to you 🙏🏾

[@kasrakh135]

what courage are you talking about ??? collecting 20 times your salary from the state department to make really annoying noises on twitter ??? draft me up too.

[@tallard666]

@Bill WOW, SHE IS YOUR BEST GUEST EVER! Her courage brings a smile to my lips, but brings tears to my eyes. Please have her own more often! Western liberals have totally dropped the ball on fuckin veils (face and hair). All his shit must end. Masih has been the face of this fight for so long. I LOVE HER!

[@CM-zl3fk]

Well said 👌

[@Mokh7777]

Support us Iranians to not get censored and tell it like it is (Islamofascism), and not get attacked by the moronic “Islamophobia” brigade. We are under attack by the Islamic world and woke left. We need all the Allie’s we can get. 💚✊❤️

[@kianamahdavi5167]

Thank you for having Masih on your show and thank you for not being afraid to tell the truth even when it’s not popular.

[@az6802]

Masih is a joke

[@seanpilgrim1715]

Thanks for having her Bill! Masih is a true hero and a real warrior for Justice !

[@walldrama3881]

A dude had commented "why is this an American issue?". I typed my reply but he deleted his comment. So to all the people who are wondering why this is an American/western issue: It is an American issue cuz Iranians are fighting to topple the Islamic Republic. An Islamic Republic in Iran means more support to terrorist groups in Middle East and that means more Amrican soldiers would die and suffer in ME if such a regime continue to exist. An Islamic Republic means more support to Russia against Ukraine. An Islamic Republic means 80 milion Iranians, 40m Iraqis, 40m Afghans, 15m Syrians, 30m Yemenis and more people in the ME suffer cuz the regine wants to expand its Shiite Empire. Caring about these things is not only an Amercian issue but a world issue unless you argue you do not care about human values.

[@Mokh7777]

You forget to include how the regime uses Hezbollah in Latin America to ally with the drug cartels to fund its ambitions.

[@shahramvafadar]

That's exactly 👏

[@HBC423]

The Americans created this with Britain. Iran was a progressive democratic society, the Britain and the US toppled their government because Iran wanted to keep their own oil. This oil company is now called BP, those gas stations are all over America. Iran might be something like England is today, but no, England is the rich country and Iran is ran by Islamic fundamentalists.

[@AG-vb6vv]

Haha same people who cry out about Palestinians… woke hypocrites

[@bawad6859]

“They don’t even let us talk about our experiences”. “My fear is rational” Her words are gold👏👏👏👏👏 Now, can all the western countries who support hijab listen to her and ALL women who have been saying for decades; THESE CLOTHING RULES ARE OPPRESSION!!!!!! It’s not ok to wear a veil to normalise it, it’s not ok to call women haters, racist or Islamaphobic to stand up for the rights of girls and women. Women were not put on this earth to be covered as a punishment.

[@jonspengler5891]

😂

[@sourenakazemi2806]

but were they put on earth to show themselves to you, were they?

[@Unhacker]

Excellent choice of guest, this issue needs more attention. Freedom for Iranian people. \m/

[@Mina-op5rc]

Thank you for having her. We love Masih!❤

[@joeysabad5701]

Amazing that in 2022, this still is a prevalent part of our world. She, and the women affected are heros. Please be safe, and keep fighting... you WILL PREVAIL !!!

[@frieda2403]

She is an inspiration!!! She truly gives voice to the voiceless, but where are American feminists? Where is Oprah?? Where is Michelle Obama?? Gloria Steinem, etc..... Their silence is breaking our hearts!!!

[@Mokh7777]

They are Islam apologists against us Iranians. Anyone who used the term Islamiphobia can’t be a true ally of Iranians.

[@samtherecordman6706]

Thank you Bill, as an Iranian Canadian I have been a big fan for years, but today I have a new found respect for you and the work you do by bringing Masih on your show. The Liberal Moral police should really re-evaluate their stance on Islamic dictatorships. #MahsaAmini #WomanLifeFreedom

[@justblaze7924]

Women also should stand for men, because men struggle too, Muslim men have to pay 10,000$ to their fiancés to marry them and women don’t and Muslim men have to pay for childrens expenses and women don’t. That’s not fair

[@Achintyanath]

@@justblaze7924 So

[@justblaze7924]

@@Achintyanath so it should be equality. Childrens expenses and rent should be between wife and husband

[@ThatNorwegianGuy-]

@@justblaze7924 One thing at a time buddy.. First the Iranian women need freedom, before they can be expected to pay for half of anything..

[@justblaze7924]

@@ThatNorwegianGuy- do you think Muslim women should pay half of childrens expenses??

[@scratchfg212]

I really get emotional with this kind of stuff… I just wish I never have to be this brave

[@nataliepetrova1656]

What a courageous woman. Thank you Bill for giving her a platform to speak out.

[@nasim2027]

Thank you for having her on you show 🙏❤️❤️

[@neilkirk2003]

Whewwww - wee-woo wee! What a wonderful lady! What a wonderful interview. -- AAAAA+

[@pendarmpc]

Thanks for Having Masih on your show. I’ve always been a fan of your show 👏

[@taraghafarzadeh5640]

Thank you for having Masih on your show. Love this woman💖🕊

[@az6802]

yuck

[@adrian3686]

*Wow… such courage, stemming from simple common sense and the desire for freedom.*

[@shayal3491]

Bill your are amazing for not only supporting the Iranian people but for giving us a platform to speak to the world!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Masih you are amazing! Your a strong fearless women a true representation of Iranian women! Thank you for being the voice of million Iranian women during these tough times ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Redmenace96]

If you have never met an Iranian person, or become friends with them, you are missing something. Iranians are full of love, wisdom, loyalty and hard-work. Wish more could immigrate to the U.S., and it is sad what the IR has done to a great civilisation/nation.

[@negariadesign4660]

Thank you for your support. If we get our freedom back we wouldn't immigrate to anywhere. We love our country. Maybe we are among the most nationalist people in the world.

[@alandbs329]

Junk. I’ve met them. I know one guy who can’t go back because he skipped it before he did his military service. They deserve the s-hole that is their country. Most western democracies were born from blood sacrifice. You have to fight for your freedom. But they don’t fight. They run away. And watch from afar as their relatives perpetuate a Stone Age culture and religion centric society. You get the country you tolerate. And if you aren’t willing to fight and die, then Iran is doomed to be left to the local idiots who have no real problems with how society is run there. Hey Iranians - fix your own problems, and create the society you want. Only a nations own people can free themselves, no one will do it for you. 🙄

[@endpc5166]

It's what _Islam_ has done to it.

[@Redmenace96]

@@negariadesign4660 You are right! Iran for Iranians is the perfect solution. I just know that Iranian immigrants have made the U.S. stronger and better.

[@Redmenace96]

@@endpc5166 Completely unfair. Televangelists take a good Christian message, and turn it into a money grab. And that is not a small population. Millions of Americans fall into that trap. The Prophet Mohammed has a good message. Some people have turned that into a power/money grab. One other thing which I think is important: The culture and history of Iran pre-dates the advent of Islam. The people of Iran basically invented culture and civilization, and gifted it to us savages. 😂🤔 Second, the U.S. had fabulous relations with the nation of Iran for a long time before the IR showed up. The nation was a great ally, protected people, and contributed to world peace. This bs is very recent history.

[@Gabi_Garcia_is_the_GOAT]

I’m Iranian and it’s great to see media and both sides supporting the resistance

[@LanceDobson]

Dear woke mob, This is what brave is.

[@jjj1951]

You're right. Magas aren't brave.

[@giantsr1eva]

@Lance Dobson It’s not brave to preach western exceptionalism in the west. It’s not brave to praise Israel and condemn Muslims on Bill Mahers show.

[@tankie9997]

@@giantsr1eva It's braver to criticize Iran than it is to criticize Israel. Israel doesn't send hit squads after women for showing their hair, or issue fatwas for writing a book.

[@giantsr1eva]

@@tankie9997 What do you want me to do about that? What is your solution to stopping the morality police in Iran?

[@tankie9997]

@@giantsr1eva Well what do you do about Israel? Just do the same thing with Iran, and other islamic theocracies. Be consistent in your outrage and response.

[@dkpqzm]

We're in the 21st century and it's about time that ALL women everywhere, no matter what country (the USA included) should have freedom over their lives and bodies.

[@maryholbert9690]

And if they do the men who love them will take a stand as well

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

I'm confused by the polarity of this timeframe. I can't tell if the world wants to pull right or left

[@MacNif]

Let women control their own body smh

[@AB-hn6gb]

Ah yes, the thinly veiled abortion comment. Please don't try to equate that to being murdered for wearing a head scarf.

[@joejohnson4183]

So you were against mandatory covid vaccines ?

[@mark1h2023]

Excellent!

[@Jupiterplus]

She nailed it and spot on about the liberal media.👍

[@xoigel8106]

Believe it or not, I've wondered for years if someone like Masih would be invited to your show, Bill. This dream came true! Thank you Bill ❤🤍💚

[@drayduke]

'(...) But here they tell me that shhhh if you talk about this you will cause Islamophobia? Phobia is irrational, but believe me My fear and the fear of MILLIONS OF Iranian women and Afghanis is RATIONAL!' -> Masin Alinejad : HEAR HEAR HEAR HEAR (please protect HER at all costs.)

[@PerkyPersian]

There was a recent attempt to kill her. FBI arrested a man with machine gun and a couple of loaded magazines outside her home.

[@Mokh7777]

We Iranians have been victims of ISLAMOFASCISM for too long to allow anyone, including the woke left trying to pander to the Muslim world from censoring us, and using the nonesense term Islamophobia. It’s like accusing a rape victim of having rapephobia. Please stand with us against Islamofascism and also the islam apologists. 💚❤️

[@xoigel8106]

I'm a guy from Iran. I've supported Masih from 12 years ago when she started this campain, and I support her now. She is right. People had enough. There is no going back.

[@steveurquell3031]

Masih is a warrior for freedom, I respect her so much

[@IceColdProfessional]

Wow. She's so brave.

[@anglobostonian]

Bill keeps asking "why don't liberals see this" in regards to militant Islam in the Middle East. As someone who has been active in Democratic Party politics my entire adult life, I can answer that question quite easily. Too many Democrats and left wingers in general - particularly of the younger generations - simply have a problem with the concept that you can be nonwhite and/or non Christian and have regressive views. And that unfortunately in many if not most of these nations where Islam is the dominant religion, such views are the rule and not the exception.

[@fjay268]

"Bigotry of low expectations". True progressivesness means you do not immediately assume you should lower the bar just because you are dealing with someone who's skin is a different color than white.

[@Unhacker]

Also some just don't want to get "Afflecked"

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

Thats such bullshit, that has never been the case in any degree. There has always been general support of all societies in pursuing reform for a more egalitarian society. Show me where that isn't the case?

[@BabyBang17datruth]

Probably it’s mainly a issue in that part of the world and right wingers in this country have hijacked it in order impose fear among Americans.

[@tankie9997]

Nailed it. The social justice types also desperately want to include Muslims in their idpol alliance, so even if they understood Islam and its teachings about beating women, keeping sex slaves and so on they would still defend it because they want to suck up to Muslims.

[@snehashispanda1651]

Please listen to a beautiful Persian protest song by Sherwin "Baraye". He was arrested after that. But that song is very soothing and melodic.

[@NP1066]

It's an amazing song

[@manueldesousa5054]

I love Masih!!! We must all stand up for Iranian people

[@giantsr1eva]

@Manuel de Sousa How do we do that? Do we have our military invade Iran? That would be wrong.

[@Mokh7777]

@@giantsr1eva put pressure on your governments to cut off diplomatic relations with the regime all together. Kick the regime diplomats out, call your ambassadors to return. Stop dealing with the regime economically and politically. Sanctions regime members and entities. Kick the families of regimr members who have taken haven in your countries in the west out like Iranians there have been asking. Support Iranians people on the streets in ways to counter the regime’s militant groups cracking down on us.

[@Zeuszgrl]

Thank you Masih, keep speaking Truth...we love you !

[@jrs9264]

so glad she called out hypocrite liberals here trying to silence her.....👍

[@kathleens8339]

Bill, thank you for having this courageous and articulate woman on as a guest. Americans need a reality check like this on a regular basis. We truly have no idea what others experience in countries with repressive and brutal regimes. Seeing video on TV or social media reminds me of Plato’s allegory of the cave -- all we are doing is watching ‘shadows’ on the wall, the actually reality is beyond what most Americans can imagine.

[@medusa2155]

Masih Alinejad is a goddess. She has made it possible for a nation to be heard. 🌹

[@daniel_kryz]

Masih is a true social justice warrior... not the kind we all ridicule. I also appreciate what she said about Islamophobia. I don't care if you're offended... freedom of religion and gender equality is more important than fear and intimidation. Any believer of liberal values and human rights should support the brave Iranians fighting to take their country back and by liberal, I mean the actual meaning of the word... not the ridiculous ways its been misused. I'm sure that Iranians also want to protect their culture and religion... that's fine and they shouldn't lose their identity. However, this has to be done with democracy and human rights. I pray that, this time, they'll get it right.

[@jamesjamey8596]

Hey bill! Love from Iran

[@SuperDena89]

After the Kurdish women in Syria fought back ISIS, the Iranian women were actually out saying that they wanted to do the same to the regime in Iran. The Kurdish sisters truly motivated them. Best of luck to Kurds and Iran.

[@Jurisdoctorsosh]

Wow I never supported Masih until this. She did an amazing job and now she has become a leader and a voice for Iranian people in the West. Down with Islamic Republic. Down with gender apartheid. Long live Bill Maher and Masih Alinejad.

[@Unhacker]

She largely organized the demonstrations scheduled tomorrow, local venue info on Twitter etc

[@DanLuxe]

Bravery. Power to the women (and men) of Iran.

[@cellardoor451]

We're people. We are free. No system can hold us back. Woman, Life, Freedom is our freedom cry and we'll sing this chant till we get out country back. Hail Freedom! Hail Peace!

[@atefehkhalafi1092]

Thank you so much Bill for the great support ❤️ 🙏

[@lycanblud]

Masih is on fire🔥

[@haniyehlavoi3070]

Thank you for this interview ❤

[@PersianImm0rtal]

Thank you interviewing an actual real Iranian

[@aminahmadi77]

Thank you Bill, I been watching you for over 20 years or more, thank you for doing this. You did not disappoint me. Woman life freedom. #mahsaamini.

[@themeanhornet1070]

Best guest you had in a while.

[@tyronejames5999]

Speaking from the prospective of a black American, I understand the frustration and anger. 60 years ago here in America there were separate black and white restrooms, restaurants movie theaters and ect. The Civil Rights movement for black Americans did not happen until 1965. So yes less then 60 years ago black Americans were marching and protesting for equal rights. Not hundreds of years ago, less then 60 years!

[@marilynhoward380]

I am hoping they can free themselves from this tyranny.

[@endpc5166]

Ultimately the tyranny is Islαm.

[@endpc5166]

Ultimαtely the tyrαnny is Islαm.

[@fjay268]

Question for western progressives. How do you suggest Iranian women should express their rational fear of Islam that permits violence to subjugate women to wear hijab, and not be islamophobic at the same time?

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

Its called being pro-choice, not that complicated other than some people don't want it to be that simple.

[@fjay268]

@@dabblerdeluxe775 I don't think that answered my question. How can someone express their justified and rational fear of an ideology that advocates for violence against them without being told their fear is just a phobia?

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

​@@fjay268 What do you mean, We call out extremism and extremist elements all the time without generalizing. In this case you call out The Iranian regime and its hardliners without attacking the average Persian. Whats the issue here?

[@fjay268]

@@dabblerdeluxe775 The issue is people like Alinejad who have suffered the brutalities of Islam feel like progressives are not allowing them to call out the ideology responsible for their sufferings, and call them islamophobes, while they themselves are free to call out Christianity for the same reasons, without being called "Christianity-o-phobes".

[@dabblerdeluxe775]

@@fjay268 well no wonder if their phrasing is as generalized as yours. If you are creating an undifferentiated attack on all muslims of course your not going to get a lot of support for that. is that how this lady is phrasing things?

[@masonweiss]

But what the hell does she know about Islam compared to Ben Affleck!!!

[@tankie9997]

He's now Bin Affleck, more Islamic.

[@wakygee]

Ben just thinks any criticism of Islam is gross

[@Mokh7777]

We Iranians were the first victims of Islamic invasions. And today we’re fighting Islamofascism once again that has taken us hostage for 40 years. And if we have to take on every moron in the west that uses this word “Islamophobia” too, we will!

[@ameliam7898]

Ikr 🤣🤣

[@shahabstudio2099]

Thank you Bill to give Iranian opposition a voice and for being on the right side of history. On-be-half of all Iranian people in Iran I Thank you.

[@ijustworkhere9903]

All they do is giving Iranian opposition a voice What are you talking about!?

[@stevefrayne]

This message is for Bill’s social media monitors. I have some constructive advice about tackling this problem of liberal objections toward criticizing Islam’s worst practices. He cares so very much about this issue and he is right to do so. But he is watering down his message by not getting a clear concise talking point that makes any thinking person say, “Ahha, I’ve never heard it put that way but Bill is right.” He had an opportunity to use that summarizing phrase here in this interview and he didn’t do it. But what is the magic phrase that is irrefutable?? Well he already uttered it on his episode of Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Here it is… These liberals are coming from an instinct to protect, which is correct. *However, they are so tolerant that they are tolerating intolerance from Islamic cultures.* He can say that phrase and then ask each and every guest (on that subject), “Do you agree?” If he is a broken record on this eventually the opposition won’t be able to sustain this contradiction in their own minds and the fever will break among the left. Eventually a NY Times OpEd will run which cites Bill’s position and use that exact line and then the masses of liberals will start to really shift in a big way. And the reason is that line is so bulletproof and short and catchy that it can’t help but convince others. Please please please I’m begging you to get him to adhere to message discipline and try to say that as often as possible and get Islamic guests and analysts ti repeat it. I’ve used that line with about 20 friends of mine from across the political spectrum and I could see it click with all but three of them. It’s like when a kid finally gets a math concept that she’s been struggling with for weeks. That line is powerful. Please use it often and in the exact same form each time. Bill likes to be able to explain things off the cuff it seems but this is the time for the opposite. The perfect canned line that’s unbeatable. Please make him use it. After all he invented it (as far as I can tell). Take it to the next level.

[@generalnawaki]

God bless that incredibly brave woman and her big hair! keep fighting the good fight you walking talking middle eastern VALKYRIE!

[@jellis9618]

5:25 100%. Humans really need to drop the obsession with hyperbole. Not everything is a phobia. And frankly if people were as irrationally fearful as a the ubiquitousness of the term phobe would indicate, then the pandemic would never have occurred because everyone to be too afraid of others.

[@tankie9997]

'Islamophobia' is the biggest joke of all. If you read what the Quran says about Christians, jews and especially pagans, the idea of showing respect to Islam is ludicrous because it has no respect for other religions or cultures.

[@Boors-eu2pq]

Thank you to being our voice. She is our hero

[@Danny-lr1yg]

Bill thank you! I’m an Armenian with Christian relatives in Iran who are suffering under this theocracy. This regime needs to end.

[@ar1sm70]

Iranian women: Real modern heroines, literally risking their lives to fight religious oppression and gain basic human freedoms. Western feminists: Hijabs are just a fashion statement, accept diversity…

[@tankie9997]

Linda Sarsour, Ilhan Omar and their ilk should prove it's a choice by taking theirs off for a day in public.

[@Mokh7777]

Please don’t let them censor us from using the true term we’ve been victims of; Islamofascism. 💚❤️

[@dr.pardiskelly9207]

Masih is fearless!. Thank you Bill Maher for this interview. Our media in our country is cowering and does not have the balls to cover the truth.

[@sethzwicker3631]

Now here's a true Feminist we can get behind.

[@tankie9997]

Maybe, but identity politics is a terrible foundation for a revolution.

[@sethzwicker3631]

@@tankie9997 Please explain. For what it's worth, I despise identity politics.

[@kewgardensstation]

Freedom and bodily integrity for women is freedom and bodily integrity for everyone.

[@ab9824]

Great interview and very interesting points 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@willmercury]

Courageous woman! Fear of morality police-- including the Woke-- is rational. Nunca mas!

[@SajadJalilian]

Thank you for being our voice 💪🖤

[@foroughamini6836]

Dear Masih I love you thank you for being our voice. Mr Maher thank you for giving voice to women in Iran by inviting Masih. Woman life freedom ❤ Long live Iran ❤

[@Cheekiemoney]

If anyone can talk about hair, it's this lady

[@Hi-to-ri]

Thank you Bill Maher ❤️ thank you Masih for everything you're doing ♥️

[@greenhouse1250]

Thank you Bill

[@UKindness4]

Thank you for inviting Masih on! She is a hero and brave as can be. Women like our Black women DA's and AG's can be counted on on for actually fighting back where men give in and also corporate women I do not include in this bravery they sold out.

[@cultureclique2173]

Thank you Bill for this!

[@viv2824]

She'll go down in history in playing a pivotal role in the revolution. I pray for the day that Khiaboone Phelestine will be called Khiaboone Alinejad. You're our hero

[@kevinreynolds2749]

in a powerhouse of an episode, Masih was the best. Wish a whole episode could have been devoted to her.

[@nico4media]

love her energy!

[@bostonluyasar7045]

I'm so proud of her 🙂

[@asa989asa]

Thank you Masih

[@saadati]

Thank you Bill for inviting Masih to bring awareness to those you watch your show. ❤

[@batgurrl]

Great interview with a very brave woman also wearing some great footwear. She is correct about women burning their head scarves

[@therose5783]

I focused on those red boots immediately.

[@michaelp.6679]

I fear that the red boots are a symbol of what will flow on the streets of Iran.

[@therose5783]

@@michaelp.6679 ... That would be nothing new.

[@batgurrl]

@@therose5783 👍🏻😂

[@sherriearrington6830]

Yes the boots are gorgeous. Her strength and energy speaks volumes. I saw the lady take off her scarf and toss it in the 🔥. Her expression of DANCE told her story🦾

[@1k3-z9i]

Masih you are amazing. Thank you 🙌

[@nazaninmrn6697]

I`m really upset that western people don`t care about Iranians. perhaps it`s a result of years dehumanizing us in their mainstream media that now they view us as savages that don`t deserve democracy. hope more people in the west watch this video. tnx for having her on your show bill. I`m a big fan of you.

[@rooja63sh]

Well said, thank you Masih for being our voice. 🙏🏻

[@Yasmana1475]

Masih is the best. Thanks for having her.

[@goldiefarahani7315]

Thank you Mr. Maher for having Mrs. Alinejad as your guest.