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Submit your OVERTIME question now for Bill and his roundtable guests, and selected questions will be answered on the HBO.com website, immediately following the Friday premiere of Real Time on 9/11/09.
Please be aware that concise, single-topic questions have the best chance of being selected.
Refresh the Bill Maher homepage right before midnight if you do not see the "Watch Overtime" video link.
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 14, 2009 6:59 PM
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Will we be hearing from you about the kanye west fiasco or will you be giving him a gift basket on your show?
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 13, 2009 9:36 PM
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....a picture is a thousand words...shouldn't Obama use diagrams and pictures to explain Health Reform to those who don't get it? I think some people are concept challenged and really don't 'understand' word explanations.
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 13, 2009 2:45 PM
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Bill - - Have you seen Fareed Zakaria? NOT your average news guy. Honest, straightforward reporting. He is probably the best the news media has to offer. How about recruiting him as a guest so other newscasters can see how it's supposed to be done.
K Papapjohn, Phoenix
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 13, 2009 1:47 PM
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Dear Mr. Maher,
I don't think the mobilization of left wing demonstration is necessary at this time. It's not hard for the left to organize one through the majority officials. Yeah, even President Obama can be a guest speaker at the event.
The Republican representatives had no problem to have used their influences to organize town hall madness, but they ultimately caved in on a number of issues.
IMO, there's very little to demonstrate against. I think it's better to ignore and make fun of the erroneous and illogical oppositional discontents rather give into or validate public hysteria at the risk of possible self destructive divisions.
Besides, liberal demonstration will only effect the thin skinned POTUS with propensity to give into ratings and not yet willing to swing his stick at the powerful special interests such as MIC and many others.
*sigh*
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Edited by infoseek at 09/13/2009 11:15 AM PDT
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 13, 2009 1:30 PM
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Bill,
Thanks for being so politically honest! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! I have to ask you .....
Don't you think that the strange bunch of parents and people who didn't want their kids to hear the president speak are not just predjudice but actually afraid the school kids might just like him and see how much sense he makes? I believe in your show and it is a breath of fresh air in this stale economy. You may not believe in God but if there is one people like you are doing the right thing. How? by your behavior and willingness to always give more. Please keep up the talk on healthcare reform. I have not had healthcare for over 8 years now. I can't afford it. I have homeowners insurance in Key West, FL(Hurricane zone)$700 per month. I had 44in of water in my house & business 10/24/2005. They only paid enough to fix half the house. We all need people like you to be a strong voice for all. Its the only way things will ever get addressed or change for the better.
Thank You Again, Julia @ Seacloud
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 13, 2009 12:20 PM
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"?You lie!? Wilson shouted from the crowd.
Obama paused for a moment before continuing his address as Wilson?s colleagues looked on in shock following the breach of protocol.
Whether because of his outspokenness or in spite of it, Wilson is a major recipient of contributions from the health care industry.
In fact, over his entire congressional career, health professionals represent Wilson?s top industry contributors, donating a total of $244,196 to his campaign, according to the Center for
Responsive Politics OpenSecrets.org database. He received another $86,150 from pharmaceutical companies, $73,050 from insurance companies and $68,000 from hospitals and nursing homes.
Among Wilson?s top contributors are the American Hospital Association, a lobby group that represents the interests of hospitals and health networks, and the American Medical Association, which
represents physicians"
This text was something I took from a news story shortly after the incident happened. Please note the dollar figures and where they came from, Obama may be a 'liar' in this guy's opinion, but at
least he is not a hypocrite.
Who is this guy and why does he need so much money for doing what ever it is that he does????? And the dollar signs alone will show everyone why he is against health care reform. It is this kind of
thing that just pisses me off! I bet he calls himself a christian too. All christians should be ashamed of themselves if this is their representation (along with peodophile priests!). MONEY the
root of all evil, the basis of modern christianity, and the reason too many idiots are in charge.
Bill, you stated in your show last friday about having to fix health care would mean having to fix the food and drug industry you bet, the food we are eating is absolutely disgusting it is making
us unhealthy - I like Ashton Kutchers comment on giving tax cuts to say gym memberships and how about government subsidies for organic food growers instead of pumping it into corn?- we would also
have to change people's mind set on what an illness is.. for instance: 'spanking your child a few decades ago was alright, now it is brutal. but pumping him full of medication now is alright' - we
would have to educate a whole nation on how to deal with illnesses that are not lethal and are treatable in the home - for instance having parents who care about your upbringing (if I had my way
you would have to pass an IQ test just to have a baby!). There a thousands of babies born everyday with an established drug habit, great way to start out a life that you didn't ask for! My point is
this whole thing is a bottomless pit and it is going to take a long time to iron out all the wrinkles but we can do it 1 step at a time its taking that first step that is the biggy!
Fuck puttiing labels on problems - 'it's socialist', 'it's unamerican', the main label is that it is a PROBLEM! and those who can't see it need to take their hands out of their pockets, stop
playing pocket billiards with their contributed $100 dollar bills and shut up! Send these guys out on the streets, have a look at the people living under bridges, working in carnivals, the kids
with no-where to go and hang out at homeless shelters - all fucked up on drugs (mostly hello! prescription pills - very easy to get on the streets!), take your hand off your money clip for 5
minutes have have a look at what is on the streets of real America - the forgotton people.
***Every American has the right to freedom of speech! doesn't translate to 'speak so we can see how stupid you really are'!
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 10:59 PM
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> Bill,
> Do you seriously think that doctors wish illness on
> patients in order to make money off them? Who then do
> you want to take care of you when you take ill, and
> do you expect them to work for free. Do you
> understand that medical care is a 24/7/365 job? If I
> can't be available to provide care for one of my
> patients, I need to provide someone else who can. Do
> you take calls at 4AM when someone has a question
> about their political opinions, because I take phone
> calls at that time when a patient has a question
> about her urinary infection. And why is it okay in
> this free market society for a basketball player to
> make 20 million dollars to play 82 games a year, but
> it isn't okay for a physician to make a reasonable
> wage to care for patients?
> Why do we, as a society think it is okay for
> entertainers (including athletes) to make millions,
> but it isn't okay for health care workers and
> educators to make a decent and proportionately
> significant wage?
did you meet people who entered medical school
IN ORDER to become wealthy?
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09 - The U.S. Army
Sep 12, 2009 10:52 PM
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> Bill, I am a 23 year old Male who is having trouble
> joining the army. I am wondering, If they are needing
> troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, why would the Army
> intentionally make it harder to join? It is becoming
> Harder everyday to join. In july they removed the
> Felony Waiver Program. In August, The Army removed
> the A.R.M.S. Test (A step test for overweight
> recruits to qualify) For me, Falling under both of
> these catagories is making it extremely dificult for
> me to serve my country.
> My felony was for Obstructing Justice (Lying to a
> a cop about my name) And my B.M.I. (Body Mass Index)
> Is 30% Which is right at the maximum ammount to join,
> But the A.R.M.S. test was removed, And now i need to
> lose more weight? Maybe you could shed some light
> onto the subject, Becuase a country like ours,
> Needing troops in iraq and afghanistan, and trying to
> avoid a Draft, Should be more willing to take Anyone
> willing to go, And have more felxible rules for
> waiver programs.
Join the Navy.
Chubby people float .
Actually NOT kidding.
The Navy knows the truth
PS. I ONLY date chubby SQUEEEEZBLE guys!
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 10:49 PM
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> Why, why, why has no one brought up the fact, that
> despite the lies that have lead the simpletons to
> believe Death Panels exist in Obama's health care
> plan - why has has no one pointed out that they DO
> ACTUALLY EXIST AND HAVE FOR DECADES??? Everyday, all
> day long, across this nation, doctors are walking
> into patient's rooms and telling them they are either
> too sick or too old to receive a life saving
> treatment. And, when the doctor has explained this as
> the reason for denial of treatment, the poor bastard
> then receives real death panel counseling - they are
> given the choice to either go home to die, go to a
> hospice facility to die, or go to the ER waiting room
> to die!
> Hm. Sounds like a fucking death panel to me!
Please give me the list of alternatives
so that I/we can relax
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 10:48 PM
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> > Hello!
> >
> > Bill and guests.
> > I agree with Bill's New Rules comment about
> > The republican's 'Tea party " Saturday.
> > Well....how 'bout it gang?
> > Why can't we have our own THC party on the
> > Steps of the captitol?
> > WE NEED SOMEONE TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND
> ORGANIZE
> > A BILLION PERSON MARCH TO RECLAIM OUT COUNTRY
> AND
> > SHOW OUR NEED FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
>
> I would be there in a heartbeat. seriously, I would,
> I would leave work and be there a day ahead of time.
> It truly is time to combat the insane antics of the
> e right wing.
you can stay with me
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 9:59 PM
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Given the unemployment rate nation wide, I wonder how many health care reform protestors are without a job and collecting unemployment benenfits as they speak. Surely they would not care to do without these social benefits. How about a FREE Nationalized Beer and Cable TV Sysem for these folks..what that shut them up?
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 8:58 PM
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Bill, I have a hard time dating because I can't see myself dating someone who believes there's a big invisible man in the sky. Do you have any tips for athiests dating christians? Should I just look past it?
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 8:50 PM
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> In "Religulous", Bill Maher correctly criticized
> people for blindly following dogma. On 9-11-09, why
> does Bill refuse to look at evidence that 9-11 was an
> inside job, such as US military grade Thermate
> residue being found on ALL the 9-11 rubble & the
> unexplained collapse of WTC 7, and instead blindly
> believes the government's 9-11 fairy tale?
Bill probably likes having a show. At least he has the power to still influence people, but unfortunatly his hands are tied on this subject. Plus, I just don't think he believes it was a conspiracy. Bill Maher truly does love America, and that's why he may be just as stupid as those he mocks, because America has done some fucked up stuff to it's citizens that has never been addressed.
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 8:38 PM
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> Hello!
>
> Bill and guests.
> I agree with Bill's New Rules comment about
> The republican's 'Tea party " Saturday.
> Well....how 'bout it gang?
> Why can't we have our own THC party on the
> Steps of the captitol?
> WE NEED SOMEONE TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND ORGANIZE
> A BILLION PERSON MARCH TO RECLAIM OUT COUNTRY AND
> SHOW OUR NEED FOR HEALTH CARE REFORM
I would be there in a heartbeat. seriously, I would, I would leave work and be there a day ahead of time. It truly is time to combat the insane antics of the right wing.
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Re: Submit Questions for Overtime - 9/11/09
Sep 12, 2009 8:22 PM
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BILL FUCKING MAHER!!!! this week's show is the kind of show that makes me a huge fan. Everything you said was dead on. If I could ship pot from one coast to the next I would be sending you and ounce of organic Malawi 99. Bravo my good man, bravo.
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