New Rule: World War Me | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

[@faux_vampire]

I’m from Poland and Americans never cease to amaze me with thinking that everything is about them.

[@teb3317]

I am an American and it’s embarrassing!

[@annestovgaard681]

Its not just the Americans... if you look at comments in different (some biased) news on youtube... its all over the place. And ordinary people attacking each other, for things they have no control over, or were even born when it happened.. its the wild west.

[@michaelseidenberg2323]

Yeah, well I'm from America and I think Putin is making it about Russia. What I find interesting is the whole world finds slight disdain for the West until they get invaded. Including your own country. Then it's please America help us. All of Europe needs America in a time of crisis. History shows it over and over. It's about to repeat itself. Sorry was I making it about me?

[@dra6ke]

Making it about yourself is a human condition, not just American. It’s called narcissism, and narcissists don’t only exist in the US.

[@annestovgaard681]

@@dra6ke true, and its also a standard method not to answer a question.. just change the subject. All conspiracy theorists I have ever talked to, do it when presented with any facts. And I think, most leaders of the world to... sadly.

[@duinay3]

This is when comedians are a true value to society, when they hold up a mirror and mock us for our stupidity and enlighten or shame us to do better

[@jc.1191]

Well said

[@jasonmckay8793]

lol shame us to do better they are there to make you laugh to see humor in your own actions and the actions others, shame seperates us from each other, isolates people and stops them from engaging in discourse, and enlightenment is a religious term for the gaining of some understanding got to say not really enlightened by this. He is pointing out how ridiculous it is conflate different issues.

[@duinay3]

@@jasonmckay8793 you must be really fun at parties?

[@genkiferal7178]

Russell Brand has been on fire lately, too. A Muslim Ukrainian, possibly a Tartar, suggests killing children: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJy1Y6RmgsqaY5o

[@jasonmckay8793]

@@duinay3yeh i went a bit deep, but what words mean matters to me.

[@ody9931]

Ever since Bill came back to the political middle he's been on fire. This is the way

[@Shorty_Lickens]

He never left.

[@goodkaja8330]

Bill your stuff just don’t get old. Still fresh.

[@laura-bianca3130]

crazy though that Putin really threatens nuclear war against Ukraine and there is now a war in Israel

[@Laneline5000]

doesn't

[@jamesmarshall7327]

It’s hard for me to say this but I look forward to Bill’s New Rule every week. It keeps me sane.

[@adelekelly455]

So do I. I'm all the way I New Zealand, and he keeps me sane in a crazy world.

[@bobnople7183]

Agreed. He is one of the only few voices of reason these days.

[@theyareallliars3893]

Is Maher discussing the atrocities being committed by the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia? If he is not then he is not providing anything useful.

[@HlifeRomania91]

Yes

[@21972012145525]

I think you should rewatch this new rules... everything doesn’t have to be about everything

[@JDOPost]

Love this show. He points out the obvious on both sides and I appreciate the honesty.

[@litedawg]

No he doesn’t . Trump was unlikeable but didn’t destroy the country . Trump didn’t start any wars. Gas was $2. Wake up you sheep .

[@JDOPost]

@@litedawg WHOA! Slow down turbo. 😆

[@mihaelacomanescu]

@@litedawg Are you talking to yourself? ref:sheep

[@Foxfire_forty-nine]

@@mihaelacomanescu nah he's just reading off a script. Look who that guy is subscribed to...it's a bunch of right wing propaganda and grifts like Tim Cast, Daily Caller, Fox News, etc.

[@chorleycc]

@@Foxfire_forty-nine You went out of your way to look at a strangers subscriptions because you disagreed with a comment they posted anonymously on youtube. Have you ever thought their is more to life?

[@neildusseault8404]

It's so juvenile, too... Like when we were in high school and a student died -- suddenly, EVERYONE claims to have been their best friend. Smh.

[@noirrain6005]

Damn, was I the only one that laughed?

[@Lawfair]

How many students died when you were in high school? I mean I get what you are saying, we tend as a culture towards insincerity, but I don't think most of us have the experience of a student dying when we were in school. Now teachers... that happened to me twice... in elementary school. Although no one else I went to school with remembers the first one, and they all still speak poorly of the second.

[@eddietat95]

Whenever that happens and their "friends" are interviewed on TV, I'm always highly skeptical.

[@DominicNJ73]

@@Lawfair I can't generalize this but my nieces and nephews all lost multiple classmates while they were in HS, usually to either car accidents or ODs. Me, personally, I only lost one classmate in high school, she wasn't really a classmate though since I was a freshman and she was a senior. I hate to use this as a metric but besides being separated by time the only other difference between myself and my nieces/nephews is that I went to private school while my brothers put their kids in public school.

[@ghostpiratelechuck2259]

@@DominicNJ73 Time is probably the bigger factor.

[@briansmith8730]

"It's not like an avocado. You don't have to put it on everything." LOL!

[@sophiophile]

Bill has clearly hired at least one new writer. They are killing it. Promote them immediately.

[@HUHBAT]

Promotor: well there goes your chance lol. :-)

[@sophiophile]

@@HUHBAT hahah thank you for the correction. I watch this twice baked xD

[@RedHeadKevin]

The new writer is still going back to the old "TRUMP, LOL" well for his jokes. I guess consistency is important.

[@30stmFantasy]

@@RedHeadKevin As long as trump & his followers don't STFU, the jokes will be with us.

[@noirrain6005]

While he reads the script you better pay up that $10 gallon gas

[@ryannewman4412]

Trust me, I NEVER thought I would say this, but thank God for Bill Maher

[@forman208]

god doesn't exist

[@markbantz9699]

Says the lemming!

[@donaldhavasy2356]

Bill is a stooge, who occasionally says something agreeable riiiight before he shits all over the place, maybe you didn’t notice that part of the segment. Watch it again…

[@j.dragon651]

you guys need your own shows

[@justaguy2365]

@Waslamist If there were a God, he'd be just as responsible for creating Atheists as believers.

[@waggishsagacity7947]

Bill & his writers were in top form tonight. Thanks.

[@kathrynstephens8884]

Bill has been on fire this season. The guests he has had on his show bring thought provoking arguments and really great discussions. Thank you for this show!

[@alileevil]

Please watch something else. This looks like something a middle school person could put together. When did stating the obvious become celebrated?

[@mj8495]

@@alileevil because most people do NOT consider the issues from multiple perspectives... it is sad that a middle school level of inquiry and discourse is "aspirational" in this country, but unfortunately it is 😞

[@Bongface.]

Tell us your a headline liberal without telling us!

[@johnathanpearson3203]

The election was rigged. Ha ha. You get what you deserve with Brandon. 😘

[@majorgeeks]

@@alileevil When your audience believes everything you say.

[@suzanne39v3]

I love his dry sarcastic sense of humour, I don't always agree with what he says but he's not afraid to state his opinion.😅😊

[@mihaelacomanescu]

@Jack Cass That's not what Suzanne said. Learning to read and listen first may help you in life...And us too.

[@tSparks]

I don't 'get' why anyone prefaces any statement with..."I don't agree with everything (someone) says but... Just say what you want to say!!

[@suzanne39v3]

@Jack Cass Actually no 🤔😊

[@suzanne39v3]

@@tSparksI'm basically trying to say that he says some things that are confrontational but he doesn't care what people think,he's not a hipocrite and in a world filled with hipocricy I admire someone who speaks his mind, without trying to cater to others.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Suzanne how are you doing today

[@robertprewitt776]

Bill always brings the balance and common sense that we all wish we saw more of.

[@theotherscientist]

In general I agree and I tuned in because I finally wanted to hear an American say something balanced about Ukraine. But no western media has even began to think that it's not the fault of just one man (Putin). I went to a peace demo, I am not for or defending a war, but I have not seen a single piece on CNN, German media or any other major network that even tried to see both sides. (Saying Putin isn't so bad because he never hurt my feelings doesn't count).

[@josflorida5346]

He doesn't always get it right but he sure got it right this time. The fact that he can hold a platform and get pretty much anyone no matter where you are on the political spectrum to agree to some point is a priceless skill. He comes off more genuine than many talking heads

[@dsadik666]

Balance?

[@tidefanman1]

Living in the south, Bill is one of the VERY few moments,that prove there are indeed still sane folks out there.

[@janakmishrit1061]

Not from western hemispheres though…bill is one of the sane folks out there

[@DSPHistoricalSociety]

Best under 10 minutes of television every week guys- BRAVO!

[@liveking12]

Bill's been on a run lately, calling out hypocrisy and lunacy regardless of party, I don't see many political commentators doing that even tho bipartisan Idiocracy is at a all time high.

[@tln694]

If u call out Idiocracy you are trump fan🤣🤣🤣

[@joeywho534]

You’re not looking hard enough.

[@bobbafett1849]

@@tln694 no, if you practice idiocracy you're a gumper. Get it right.

[@megagodzillathemagnificent5487]

@@tln694 You also need some mental help if you still think trump is the problem lmao 😂 typical attention seeking anti Trumper

[@megagodzillathemagnificent5487]

@@tln694 I'm not into politics but I do like calling out both sides for almost everything

[@30stmFantasy]

Thankfully there is someone willing to point out the stupidity being said by our crazies.

[@j.dragon651]

@Oksana Love Nato could stop this war anytime they liked, it is better to see Russia bleed. Hell, our Navy alone could stop this war anytime they liked.

[@fredericoduvel3092]

@@j.dragon651 the US started this war! they’re not gonna end it..😂 This is what the US wants, they only profit from it… Watch this if you want to form your own opinion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6K2Z31jjMeHepo You should always listen to both sides and then form your own opinion.

[@j.dragon651]

@@fredericoduvel3092 if you say so it must be true, or else you read it on the internet so it must be true.

[@fredericoduvel3092]

@@j.dragon651 -Everything Russia did was forced by the US. The US wants this. The US provoked the outcome. can’t you see that the US profits more than anybody from this? Germany was forced to cancel nord stream 2. That’s what the US wanted for YEARS. Europe will have to distance themselves from Russia, they actually wanted independence by trading both with China, Russia and the US. The US never wanted that, always forced countries to choose and now they got their wish! Europe will become more dependent on US trade now especially gas, which the US can and will exploit. If a country becomes too dependent on an other one they loose their sovereignty. The rising gas prices will boost bidens ev adoption plan at home. The unrest will get Europeans to store their money in the US, boosting the dollar and maintaining its status as reserve currency. Since there is a war in Europe now the Europeans are practically forced to participate in USs military conflict against Russia and China, if they want it or not. Can’t you see how this all fits together perfectly in USs strategy to keep their control over the world? The US 100% forced Russia’s move.

[@fredericoduvel3092]

@@j.dragon651 Everything Russia did was forced by the US. The US wants this. The US provoked the outcome. can’t you see that the US profits more than anybody from this? Germany was forced to cancel nord stream 2. That’s what the US wanted for YEARS. Europe will have to distance themselves from Russia, they actually wanted independence by trading both with China, Russia and the US. The US never wanted that, always forced countries to choose and now they got their wish! Europe will become more dependent on US trade now especially gas, which the US can and will exploit. If a country becomes too dependent on an other one they loose their sovereignty. The rising gas prices will boost bidens ev adoption plan at home. The unrest will get Europeans to store their money in the US, boosting the dollar and maintaining its status as reserve currency. Since there is a war in Europe now the Europeans are practically forced to participate in USs military conflict against Russia and China, if they want it or not. Can’t you see how this all fits together perfectly in USs strategy to keep their control over the world? The US 100% forced Russia’s move.

[@terrihenry4867]

Bill Mahar should run for president on the "Progressive" Party line. His campaign would only need clips from his show. His victory would be historical and hysterical for most of the population who think with their heads...not by politics or media bullshit!!!!! Love your mind Bill Mahar!!!! The most SANE person on the planet!!!!!!!

[@einundsiebenziger5488]

Bill Maher* - what's so difficult about that five-letter last name that almost everybody gets it wrong? And tone down on those exclamation points.

[@willhiggins9563]

Can attest to this, everyone trying to pigeonhole the Ukraine thing into their pet peeve is annoying. I may have been guilty of it myself, but I learned as it developed.

[@MXF5700]

I think all the talking heads are just spit-balling bcuz they really have no idea and they need to pay the bills. They'll use anything getting this kind of attention to profit and spread the word. I also pigeonholded the conflict when it started but have taken a step back.

[@EmpoIeon]

Admitting your hypocrisy and changing is a pretty good quality

[@larrybarnhouse9989]

Russia's leader Putin wants the billions he can profit off the huge oil and Gas fields in Ukraine! GREED is a mental illness! Putin owns a 700 Million dollar Super yacht and just built a Billion dollar Palace in Russia! That is NOT enough for him! GREED HAS HIM WANTING MORE! PERIOD!

[@willhiggins9563]

@@EmpoIeon Well…More ignorance and assumption, then hypocrisy?

[@franciscofletes1948]

Including Biden and democrats saying inflation and higher gas prices are due to Putin.. Stop it! Inflation was up and gas prices were up months before Putin invaded. You want to tell me the invasion is making it harder to fight inflation and slowing down the recovery ok I’ll buy that but don’t tell me it was caused by it… Stop lying to us we don’t believe you!

[@chaosdream21]

This is hilarious and accurate and also a good reminder to all of us, including me, that some things (many things) really just aren't about us. We don't have to try to understand them through our personal lens and, in a healthy way, we don't have to take a weird personal responsibility for things we 100% can't control.

[@SomeBlankBullets]

I agree on a fundamental level. Especially how crazy and chaotic the world gets today. It just seems the shenanigans isn’t going to end up remotely close to a better tomorrow. I just hope in the near and possibly the distant future we don’t have to be governed. In a radical discriminatory manner.

[@noone8418]

To quote George Carlin, “Think of of how dumb the average person is, then realize half are dumber than that”.

[@whodat2733]

It’s a bell curve 70% are at the median

[@baronvonschmidt3648]

@@whodat2733It is certainly not a bell curve. You are assuming normal distribution suggesting some formal linear relationship that when applied to this joke does not make any sense. I challenge you to invest in non-linear thinking and maybe a sense of humor. 🤠

[@catnapper7509]

The democrats, and then the independents and all of their dead relatives. So probably more than half.

[@baronvonschmidt3648]

@@catnapper7509 Intelligence is not political.

[@deicide666100]

He’s no Carlin

[@sidscifi]

Shout out to Bill's Writers. Great stuff.

[@batgurrl]

It’s not like an avocado, you don’t have to put it on everything. This new rule was totally on point. Well done.

[@shelleywinters6763]

Who puts Avocado on waffles? yuk

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@@shelleywinters6763 there's probably some sort of avocado syrup

[@randomguy2809]

To be fair to the avocado people it works like 90% of the time. When was the last time you were mad there was avocado on something? 🤔

[@SomethingSomethingg]

@@shelleywinters6763 I'm guessing Californians lol

[@SomethingSomethingg]

Yessssss that's the problem with black liberals. They make EVERYTHING about race. Other minorities do this too but not as much as black people. It's a business, really. People eat up that victimization crap like you wouldn't believe and people like Nicole, Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, etc. profit handsomely from it.

[@birchsongsltd.6831]

Thanks for supporting PETA Bill!

[@Prisoner_of_Gravity]

To answer your question, China asked Russia to wait until after the Olympics was over.

[@johnsmeith3913]

thank you for stating the truth, China has been funding this invasion and messaging on their state media that Ukraine invaded Russia and Russia is retaliating, which as anyone with half a brain knows, is beyond the threshold of mental derangement

[@Prisoner_of_Gravity]

@venswim Does China care about the Paralympics?

[@shelleywinters6763]

He inadvertently assisted in the troops being bogged down in the snow melt 🤣

[@brothermine2292]

To answer Bill's question: (1) Because if Trump had been re-elected, Trump would have had 4 more years to continue dividing & weakening NATO. (2) Because invading Ukraine during Trump's term would have made Trump look weak and thus damage Trump's chance of winning re-election.

[@davidcat1455]

@@brothermine2292 Exactly👍. What’s long and red and hangs between Putin’s legs?………………Trump’s tie. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Endubis]

This was your most funny New Rule since a while. I cried out of laughing! Good one

[@4500KneeGrow]

Really?

[@larrycasper4381]

Yes , funny for a change, because Bill got off of his over the top critiscism of progressive's which was getting tiresome. Besides it's easier to get laughs when making jokes about the Republican crazies, they are so off the wall !

[@harrydickinsider5848]

@@larrycasper4381 Bashing progressives is never tiresome.

[@feralbluee]

Bill has THE best timing!!! great material, of course. but his delivery is amazing. and i love the way he thinks. :) 🌷🌱

[@lazyakers]

Headline from the Huffington Post: “How America’s history of Slavery led to war in Ukraine”

[@sarahmiller544]

That’s a joke, right??

[@Charliefox71]

@@sarahmiller544 it’s a joke. He’s making a comment about how the Trumplican cult is blaming Biden, and how the left is blaming Trump.

[@sarahmiller544]

@@Charliefox71 good. Nothing surprises me these days, especially when it comes to mainstream media.

[@IndianaNaturalDog]

"It's not like an avocado, you don't have to put it on everything."

[@simonhadley8829]

Jesus, he's describing my wife perfectly. I can't have a conversation with her in any way that she doesn't somehow bring it back to herself and some grievance from twenty plus years ago.

[@nathandebartolo8330]

You need to divorce her and find the woman you deserve. Life is short.

[@verseau8360]

In all seriousness, she might have Narcissistic Personality Disorder. See videos by Dr Ramani or Dr Les Carter. They totally helped me get away from a narcissist. They will never change. Only thing to do is leave.

[@Skeletal33]

Pretty sad that you come on youtube to speak negatively about your wife.

[@dutube99]

That's pretty common actually. People can't let go of their resentments and hurts.

[@lisag18]

As a woman I can tell you most women do that. If you think of cheating or divorcing to get away from that, as long as you're heterosexual you will never get away from that.

[@guillermolmp]

No one, absolutely no one makes more sense than this man!!!! Thank you for saying like it really is!!! 🙏🏼

[@patrick4384]

Bill has been on a roll lately

[@javier8015]

As long as he stays away from democrat talking points he is really funny.

[@yeeaahBUDDY]

@@javier8015 so only if he's on conservative talking points?

[@javier8015]

@@yeeaahBUDDY no when he stays in the center its very funny. I laugh when he hit MTG and lauren boebert and I like them two but when it comes to Trump he goes into conspiracy theories which isn't funny

[@patrick4384]

@@javier8015 Didn't want to make it partisan but yes Bill is at his best when he is dishing it out evenly to both sides, which he didn't do as much during the Trump years.

[@javier8015]

@@patrick4384 people act like politicians are perfect. Just stay even and it's all funny

[@waynemangan9925]

One of the most spot on call outs of social sicknesses ever.👏👏

[@seyioyetade]

Who brings every conversation to bitcoin?

[@seanmaury7844]

"Raptured up to Jesusville." If I can stop laughing, I'll be able to finish this clip! 😅😅😅

[@barbarajoseph-adam8337]

Gosh, I had to smash the pause button right quick 🤣

[@Kas4926]

Don’t make fun of Jesus, you do see what happens to those who do, right?

[@drops2cents260]

@@Kas4926 > you do see what happens to those who do, right? Of course! They get to sleep in on sundays, for instance! (I'm actually flummoxed how anybody can endure such terrible hardship.)

[@lgonzalez1154]

@@Kas4926 you mean the fake guy dancing on a cloud? Lol

[@Kas4926]

@@drops2cents260 my mistake by not proofreading

[@timw4369]

I agree fully. Selfishness is killing this world. Nobody really gives a darn about anything but themselves. It's sad and demoralizing. It's not about you.

[@victoriaman117]

Seeing tweets about the risk of Covid in bomb shelters during a war was entertaining

[@jacqdanieles]

Yep, saw that one. Also used in the context of people taking refugees into their homes.

[@Scarletraven87]

With a 3% mortality rate, if what is basically an entire nation is stuck into the same rooms for weeks, with a failed vaccine campaign, despite shortages of other necessities it is not an issue that can be 100% ignored.

[@TentaclePentacle]

@@Scarletraven87 with misinformation like 3% mortality rate you can be 100% ignored.

[@stevebonk8995]

@@TentaclePentacle well death rate very much depends on what country you’re in, Ukraine Covid death rate is currently 2.2%. While Yemen is at a much higher 18%. America is sitting around 1.2%. He wasn’t that far off the statistics

[@Games_and_Music]

the Virussians are coming for you

[@Notthecobracommander]

The problem with thinking you are the center of the universe is you think everything revolves around you, Which is why these people think any major event that ever takes place anywhere is about them or their issue.

[@mikekrause3671]

Logic and common sense, 2 things we need more of in the world . I'm sick of the bullshit in this world. good job.

[@JesseSabo]

Man, the writing on his show has gotten SO MUCH BETTER! Hats off to the writers and producers - and yes, Bill. Keep it up!

[@briansmusicchannel2998]

Love this show, because he criticises both sides

[@tSparks]

He isn't looking to do a tit4tat... he's just making HIS observations, opinion, etc. It's what could be apparent to any clear-minded individual.

[@brunetteXer]

hardly. He's still a lefty, he softballs those insults to the Left to make y'all think he's being "balanced". Always follows with some non-funny attack on conservatives.

[@TheLockdownKidNYC]

Honestly. What I've learned is that every topical event in the news - whether it's the Super Bowl, a new popular movie, a trending viral video, c19, Ukraine, cryptocurrency - somehow *always* manages to have something to do with social politics. There's always some kinda thought piece about how "THE REAL PROBLEM WITH ________ IS..." and conveniently...it's _always_ the same cause the activist has. What a coincidence. People always find a way to make this about them. *Update* 03/29/22: You can now add the Will Smith Chris Rock debacle to the list which is now about race, toxic masculinity, the patriarchy, gender, class or anything else activists need it to be about for their wordpress. Howard _fucking_ Stern equated Will Smith to Donald Trump. Talk about living rent free. Once they said _Avengers: Endgame_ was discriminating against people who need bathroom breaks because of its runtime, I said "Okay then. So, now missing parts of a _fantasy children's movie_ is oppression?"

[@bigwitt187]

That's what the fascists want you to think.

[@vigglarodz]

It's really good to know I am not the only one that noticed this. Not everything is a social cause, but somehow it is? It's sickening, it's quite frankly disgusting, and it says a lot about us as a society.

[@raistormrs]

they are just following the rules, as they were stated in yes minister... just watch the short clip "Yes, Prime Minister: How To Deal With Questions" here on youtube for this one.

[@SAFbikes]

but some of those retarded social causes listed do signal to China and Russia that the West is weak and not ready to stand up to invasions like in the Ukraine. Are we going to pretend that a world power like the USA with the world's largest military and the most nukes isn't on these dictators' minds when they pull moves like this?? Bill Mahers cause isn't actually PETA his cause is making jokes only a college freshman could find edgy pretending he's some voice of reason. And guess what he's doing the same nonsense now with Ukraine. Man everyone should just watch the Kyle Dunnigan show instead of this junk

[@tropicalcatdetective]

@@SAFbikes "but some of those retarded social causes listed do signal to China and Russia that the West is weak and not ready to stand up to invasions like in the Ukraine" Which causes listed are you referring to exactly?

[@Grandpa_Boxer]

The epitome of common sense!! Thank you Bill!!

[@nicoledeloncrais5940]

Seriously Bill, how in hell do you keep a straight face while delivering this epically brilliant 👌, totally on topic 👏, and alarmingly accurate 🤔, yet hilariously direct 🏆. Thank you for actually being willing to say what needs to be said ✅🥇

[@njdevilku1340]

That was my favorite dress of Klinger!!

[@jaysonpida5379]

There were many. Pretty funny when he dressed as the Statue of Liberty (with a roman candle torch) for a drive-by visit by General MacArthur.

[@Neenerella333]

@@jaysonpida5379 The Carmen Miranda is second only to the Statue of Liberty.

[@TheKrazysexykool]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Klinger kept his look fresh even in the middle of a police action

[@elegantgypsyrose5328]

Loved Klinger.

[@njdevilku1340]

@@Neenerella333 but the Statue of liberty could be seen as patriotic. It wasnt a dress that automatically meant he was looking to get out of the army.

[@sawchiefs29]

When Hasan Minhaj said "It often seems like Americans are self-obsessed, narcissistic and veined......and that's because we are".... He wasn't joking

[@Scarletraven87]

Go figure. First world problems. Have you ever checked your homeless there? I have.

[@sawchiefs29]

@@Scarletraven87 Lol owned

[@redlightmax]

"...veined..." Yikes, dude.

[@IronPanther76]

That's what happens when you live in a prosperous consumer society with advanced technology, everyone becomes so spoiled and disconnected from reality.

[@sawchiefs29]

@@Momoo77 Spoken like a true CONservative. Liberals, lefties & libtards.....🤦‍♂️

[@markdelio8281]

Totally agree, Bill. These people are upset that the war has moved the spotlight off them and they're pissed.

[@karynnmackinnon3975]

Thank you for the levity in a world gone mad.

[@mjhout]

We need more people like Bill

[@nita7561]

In office!😊

[@MikeHughesShooter]

I keep coming back to Bill‘s perspective. I enjoy taking it all in; even though I’m not politically aligned with BM. If he ever loses his humor… it will be a darkest day in entertainment. 😞

[@mycaddigo4562]

He’s a joke

[@Serge_256]

Think he was always a middle guy that leaned a little more left. In todays world that’s far right. He has to stay on that left perspective to keep his base tho. A few Trump jokes and they hang on. I find lately he challenging more of the progressive left nonsense.

[@jefscolnago]

@@mycaddigo4562 Who? Trump?

[@joewilson6374]

@@jefscolnago No, Biden, his handlers, and their, "policies." Glad to clear that up for you.

[@mannypistolas92]

Why? His father was Hugh playboy Hefner. A known ch1ld/woman trafficker. Disgusting, that's one of the reasons he supports Ukraine. A place known for that sort of business. U people are easily fooled. sad.

[@geezerman58]

Common sense wrapped around humor. Well done!

[@dawnsstar5918]

If a joke is at least 3/4 true, it's funny. Either side of that sounds dull or makes us uncomfortable.

[@cynthiavanteylingen7922]

Thanks for the sarcasm today love it.

[@ConstantineAtByron]

You are so clever Bill. You have it all figured out.

[@taqiyasir8086]

This political infighting in the US is one of the things that are playing into Putin’s hands. Putin wants a divided west so he can pursue his ambitions unimpeded. It's more important than ever for the US and Europe to stay united now.

[@jollyjim81]

I agree but we also need to think about the animals 😉

[@c.s.7266]

100%

[@SWFLtreasures]

Eff that. Let him take Ukraine and more

[@elihathaway6784]

@@SWFLtreasures - Half of Ukraine wants to be with Russia and half support an independent state. Prolonging the war may not be the best course of action.

[@eddietat95]

@@elihathaway6784 If it was half, the resistance wouldn't be so fierce. Even the Iraqis weren't so united in resistance (although, to be fair, they were more inclined to fight each other than to resist).

[@correctpolitically4784]

Sometimes being paranoid is justified. This is why I'd rather watch Russell Brand.

[@timwalters8951]

Bill is smart, funny, and one of the few people who continually tells the truth about what’s happening in this stinking world!!

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

Somewhat. Opinions aren't necessarily the truth, but more like something that aligns with your own viewpoint. Be aware that if you ever find yourself in total agreement with someone on the other side of your entertainment screen, that the opinions that you believed you had formed over time by looking at all avenues, may have well been given to you, and you never even noticed because you in fact did not explore any other avenues, and have remained content in the belief that you have a moral high ground, and that those who disagree with you, are in some way flawed, of less good is in them, if you have those types of ideas, they were without a doubt programmed into you, via the media, aka = Television PROGRAMMING. I hope that this is not you as your statement only hinted towards these symptoms of illness but made no conclusion about anything. Take Care.

[@darklink539]

Bill ...I'm a conservative. That doesn't stop you from being funny. Run for President

[@midorimashintaro2092]

Well you wouldn't vote for him then what's the point?

[@eddietat95]

@@midorimashintaro2092 This will shock you: you can be a conservative and vote liberal.

[@midorimashintaro2092]

@@eddietat95 but why would you lol, wouldn't you want someone representing your ideology in power

[@eddietat95]

@@midorimashintaro2092 This will disturb you: ideology/culture can be separated from bureaucracy/policymaking.

[@midorimashintaro2092]

@@eddietat95 lol why would you vote for your political opponents even if you think they are funny. I find trump funny, I wouldn't vote for him.

[@pattern_world_clockwork6812]

Well done, lot of great points Bill 👍

[@melliott3681]

This really goes along with Frank Bruni's comment in another segment on how people immediately jump into a caricature of themselves when they communicate. It also shows what I've been saying about people for years. Something I've deduced while teaching for the past 30 years. People develop themselves into their own brand, their identity, their "thing" and engage with the world within this very closed-minded perspective. Add commerce to this, by way of taking this image/identity/brand and producing content on social media for an audience, and ultimately for money, and you've got the makings of a really unhealthy society.

[@mokshamishka6101]

and it all seems to have been planned and set up that way to control us 🤔

[@MathematicalCowboy]

What do you teach? Yes, American society is very unhealthy. It's sad. But it won't change any time soon. That's just who we've become. Reminds me of the book, "Twilight of American Culture", written by Morris Berman. I think the book was first published in the late 1990's or maybe early 2000's, but its content is still extremely relevant. It's actually quite depressing how every special interest group in American society puts its own spin on world events that ultimately really have nothing to do with them. American Narcissism at work again. It's all about me. It's all about us. Sad, just sad.

[@artdesrapides2941]

WELCOME BACK, Bill !!!!!

[@Zethonring23]

I've seen a lot of this on social media and it's really irritating, people in the US, not content with politicizing all of their own problems are now projecting their nonsense onto foreign affairs, even those that have nothing to do with the US, everything just becomes a way to embellish "their guy" or take a shot at "the other guy", it's so narcissistic

[@ronwallace7454]

🤮🤢🤮

[@plankton199]

Bill is finally coming around to his comedic style of old and giving it to both sides more. He had to take his mandatory shots at expected people to keep his time slot but way more balanced than just a few years ago. I am looking forward to his mid-term run up shows. There is a plethora of material on both sides.

[@lapaz62]

Giving to both sides, you must be joking, 99% of the show is how bad he and his guests think Republicans are.

[@chadhenderson5514]

@@lapaz62 LOL half of his guests are rethuglicans.

[@joeberg3317]

The first two replies here seem like evidence for the point.

[@d3f4lt64]

Dumbass he ignores all the Democrats crap and it’s constant one sided . He doesn’t want to piss off the left out of fear of getting canceled

[@DSPHistoricalSociety]

He's been pretty both-sides... and going after _woke_ for as long as I can remember

[@Idkwhatsupwithyou]

I love when Bill does his “both sides” schtick every week.

[@TheReubenKincaid]

Still goes easy on the current Admin.

[@kyleskeins8553]

@@TheReubenKincaid yes he does

[@rael5469]

"Why didn't Putin invade while Trump was in office?" ....because the January 6th insurrection didn't happen until AFTER the election.........and invasions take time to gear up. That's a DUMB.....STUPID question, Bill Maher.....you boot licking Trump apologist. The simple fact is that Putin was inspired to attack Ukraine because he saw Trump attack Congress for the first time in the history of this nation and it was THEN that he knew that Trump had permanently destabilized the United States. Trump praises Putin and 74 MILLION Trump followers then praise Putin. .....equals Putin coming unhinged.

[@blomegoog]

Bill + PETA = noble compassionate human

[@jaquinhamdan3943]

I am so disgruntled at social media and Europe's reaction to the conflict. Thanks, Bill.

[@diegoclark6832]

Hello Jaquin how are you doing today.

[@joeberg3317]

This was very good, and I liked how Bill focused on a particular cultural pathology which *uses* ideology but isn't really *about* it. It's about humanity's endless supply of taking anything and trying to fit it into a simple narrative box that they can understand (and, perhaps, build an identity/brand around). This is also why it can be annoying when people go "both sides-ing 🙄" and dismiss a point, sometimes it's a different kind of connection than the thing you're annoyed with!

[@shughy1]

He pretends to be anti narrative but then does exactly the opposite every time. Scared to lose his audience of clapping liberals

[@Starforge1]

@@shughy1 Yep. He spent almost the entire time on one side of the ideology himself. To be expected - he still wants to get paid.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@@shughy1 Did you want him to support the idea of Russia being cancelled as bad?

[@shughy1]

@@BigBadJerryRogers I only expect people to live up to their words, instead of being so openly hypocritical... I don't care what his beliefs are, just think he should stand by them, and start being unbiased like he says he is.

[@g.d.graham2446]

Agreed, both-sidesism has been killing political journalism especially for years now

[@Games_and_Music]

You're on a roll, keep em coming! Good discussion with Batya as well.

[@jpmorgan3891]

Bill Maher 2024!!!

[@NYmomAdrienne3915]

Yes, this is why I am an Independent. This situation has a history, perhaps people should educate themselves on it.

[@JamesJones-sf3du]

At this point I think its safe to say they injoy being sheep.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

I'm sick of hearing people look down their nose and telling people they should educate themselves. I'm sick of people calling people who have a different opinion sheep. Both of those things should just be replaced with the statement I'm an arrogant ass

[@firvantavan2793]

@@blackthornsloe8049 Fair lady, you are 100% right. I salute you.

[@blackthornsloe8049]

@@firvantavan2793 thank you. Um... I'm a lady 👒

[@firvantavan2793]

@@blackthornsloe8049 My most sincere apologies. It has been fixed.

[@ArtByHazel]

Thank God for Bill and his awesome writers that’s funny yet exposing the ills of our society. It’s very hard to see the injustices, war, pain, and suffering when it’s all orchestrated. If we look back, it’s all about divide and conquer. Control the masses with fear and trauma. There’s no end in sight because we’re not really doing anything to heal the intergenerational trauma. However, we can all unite to create a new world that is opposite of where we are now. The good news is it’s never too late. “Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.” - St. Francis Thank God for comedy. Don’t forget to laugh today. What an intense week. 💥

[@stevenpotts2752]

Amen

[@danjwalker]

"Thank God for Bill". LOL. Kinda ironic.

[@stevenpotts2752]

@@danjwalker Just because someone doesn't believe in God doesn't necessarily mean they're not on his side.

[@danjwalker]

@@stevenpotts2752 How can you be on the side of something you don't believe in? Anyways, everyone that's religious thinks God's on their side. It's very ambiguous. Having said that, if you believe in God, that's your right and I will always defend that. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

[@mrjackson2067]

I just wonder why he’s finally seeing some things correctly. Little suspicious

[@nnamdiazuakola5254]

Bill still didn’t have enough guts to call out Joy Reid….after all she said one of the most despicable things…

[@kellerblair2952]

Who ?

[@stereoroid]

What?

[@joiedeceivre]

What did she actually say?

[@leechap3]

Good job proving his point by making it all about your pet thing.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I couldn't believe what she said

[@Olyfraudkiller]

Always adorable to watch Bill try to buy back his base

[@TedsHoldOver]

Excuse me, waiter. My soup is cold. Is this election rigged?

[@melissaworthen9327]

Keystone pipeline was almost complete and they shut it down. So we can not afford to drive anywhere . When Trump was in office it was 1.50 a gallon here in Midwest now its 4 FUCKIN DOLLARS A GALLON AND RISING EVERY SINGLE DAY IT WAS 3.44 A GALLON LAST WEEK.

[@Foxfire_forty-nine]

@@melissaworthen9327 it was cheaper than 1.50 under Obama, and there were no lockdowns or pandemic restrictions during that time.

[@melissaworthen9327]

@@Foxfire_forty-nine that is a huge lie. Wow . Really.

[@melissaworthen9327]

@@Foxfire_forty-nine man ... you must have not be in the USA during the Obama administration

[@melissaworthen9327]

@@Foxfire_forty-nine in Oklahoma under Obama it was 3.50 . I am aware of because my memory is on point . I just actually asked my husband if he remembered the prices since he has been a police officer here for 35 years now and still active duty. He knows more about it tham you ever will and so do i , if i am rude . I really cannot help it at this point i have lost my filter. I never suffered from amnesia and i do not have to second guess what i know is FACT.

[@MargueriteFairProductions]

Love it Bill! As usual, you have a way to hit the truth right on the head.

[@afellowamericanafellowamer5317]

Laughter Talks Bill just has to get a dig in on Trump no matter what.

[@billmaher3750]

Thanks I really appreciate your comments you can drop your Hangout

[@64standardtrickyness]

The problem with mutual disarmament is that it only works if both parties do it at the same time. edit I'm not just talking about nuclear or military war here the "culture war" can only stop if everyone stops at the same time

[@noirrain6005]

Only in narnia kid. Know narnia?

[@bigrick3267]

I'd be ok with a few nukes dropping right now, a thinning of the herd is way overdue

[@brothermine2292]

The problem with mutual disarmament of the nuclear deterrent is that World War III will no longer be deterred. So first eliminate or reduce non-nuclear mobile offensive weapons: tanks, bombers, etc.

[@DT-abcd]

Bill changes his mind on many things all the time. He is a staunch democrat

[@Natanel-Alers]

This show does so good when they Roast every political angle, both parties are broken

[@michelleplombe7019]

It is why MAD Magazine (and the National Lampoon) were so great and loved by ALL .. modern satirists have forgotten that - I ache for Trevor Noah to be unleashed .. one can tell from interviews that the range of his targets on his show is far smaller than what he personally observes with such wit and intelligence.

[@michaelsalisbury1477]

But the Republican Party is the new American Nazi Party!!!!!!!!!

[@davidwieczorek7778]

No asshole just one

[@finejustgivemeaname]

Best new rules segment ever

[@rn6710]

Blame social media for the narcissism of today.

[@zacharythomas8617]

You started it though.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

It's true. You have never seen narcissism be rewarded and encouraged on a global scale until the social media boom. And it's largely fake image based.

[@keremyokuva5185]

raptured up to jesusville...hahahaha that was awesome!

[@TheDeven1000]

This was one of the best new rule segments in awhile

[@lnss8775]

One of Bill's best segments. As a Ron Paul conservative I find my politics aligning more with Bill than either party today due to DEMs & the GOP being overtaken by the extremists of both parties. I'd like to see him run for office now that he's found the pulse of Americans in both parties that are tired of BS partisanship.

[@Wildcat82164]

I like what Ron Paul send about military spending to Rubio he got booed for it but Paul did have a point

[@KristinA-xv4yk]

Ron Paul isn’t conservative tho

[@Wildcat82164]

@@KristinA-xv4yk If he isn't conservative than what do u qualify has conservative

[@beaufoster9860]

That was not his best but he's still interesting to listen too I'm not a liberal but I always tune into Bill

[@raminagrobis6112]

Bill's New Rules is still funnier than 99% of late-show programs, and that includes the once great Stephen Colbert, who imploded during the pandemic. Although one could say that a good part of why Colbert has grown less funny as of late IMO owes to Trump having left the center of attention.

[@anthonyjones7848]

Maher's not liberal either

[@markb7303]

He has his moments, probably one of the few palatable lefties around

[@NDB-Semper]

I sincerely appreciate your doing that Mr. Foster. Bill may not be everyone's flavour of politicking, but his kind of satire is what keeps the powers in check and inspires an American dialogue rather than this preaching to the choir echo chamber bullshit; we're all on the same team. May you secure for yourself and your loved ones peace, prosperity, and the pursuit of happiness.

[@raminagrobis6112]

@@anthonyjones7848 I wouldn't go that far... He shifts so fast from L to R and vice-versa that he's all over the map: that pretty much covers Bill's position..

[@stefanross8129]

..... Bill is a badass, as well as hilarious.

[@bgoodfella7413]

If you've seen the movie "Don't Look Up" or "Idiocracy", that's the mentality of most Americans today, especially members of Congress.

[@Anon90210]

Americans are not the brightest. Congress is pretty accurate at reflecting those in the USA. If you want a better Congress than be a better people. I doubt that will happen.

[@workingclassperson2124]

Go bill go!! Nice to hear someone who makes sense and isn’t full of bologna.

[@jeffpalmer6076]

Now I agree with Bill on most of his comments I do have one question. Which family made more money in Ukraine Biden or Trump?

[@LaneyandherGermanShepherds]

You are spot on!

[@videopokergal4194]

Thank you Bill, love your humor; you always make me feel better. 😁

[@robr.5044]

I love how Bill criticizes both far right and left crazies.

[@KristinA-xv4yk]

Ah yes, the totally sane, omniscient centrist. Tyfys

[@robr.5044]

@@KristinA-xv4yk I wish, wouldn’t it be nice to be omniscient?

[@Even_Stephen]

It’s amazing how two people can hear the exact same thing and come to two different conclusions and that’s why it’s over.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Over? Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor??? Nothing is over until we say it is!

[@moang5589]

@@BigBadJerryRogers Classic comment and perfect timing! You win the interwebs today!

[@JugoSder]

Putin didn’t invade Ukraine when Trump was in office in my opinion for two main reasons. 1. The US exit of the Paris Acorde / climate change denial. 2. Trump intended to get off NATO or at a bare minimum cause disagreements among the NATO countries.

[@sheldonstern3785]

Maybe my favourite Bill monologue, somehow he was able to reach into my head and tell me everything I've been thinking the last month while managing to make me laugh my ass off

[@jefmrazek2386]

Actually guys.. we did rig the Ukraine elections 2014 and that has been the problem

[@wintercomesearly]

Not for Ukraine it's not. They seem quite happy now with 2019 guy Zellenskyy.

[@secularmagahat4933]

Darn those Canadian truckers ! They opened the world's eye to see through our fear smear mandates. How will we control the deplorables with unacceptable views ? Quick, "wag the dog".

[@Doat1911]

Bill you're my thing.

[@anonymouscitizen8680]

Always been a fan, but appreciate Bills candor in our current times.

[@CGFIELDS]

Can’t wait for Pat Robertson to kick 🤦🏾‍♂️🤞🏾

[@coreyzek]

Loving your content every time! Best part? No ads! You're a real one, Bill Maher! :D

[@willfreese]

When Bill is right, he is very very right.