The Supreme Court needs to put the caps back on Campaign Donations. Especially to US Congressman and Senators! Put them back to work for us, not their donor's.
The Citizens United ruling says that "money is equivalent to free speech", does that mean that, in the eyes of the Supreme Court, the super rich have more of a right to free speech than the poor? YES!!
You are the best; Mr. Maher, splendid idea; why not instead of donation we the people can buy the VOTE GENIOUS !!!!!! I love it I have not laugh like now....since I was 13 !!!!!!! Thank you
I'm sick of kids I went to high school with, who never graduated, never read a book, never read a newspaper, giving political advice & talking politics with conservative ":talking points" they picked up on TV. They are too dumb to know their anger is mis-directed and foolish.
Ha, and you think you’re better. You’re clearly just a liberal as a product of that environment. You rebelled against their political beliefs because probably none of them liked you. I’m sure most of them were stupid too but so is Bill and so are you.
@@laptv2144 @Sarah Benedict I hate to tell you this, Cletus, but Sarah and Bill Maher are correct. Try reading some books and learn something, assuming you're not actually Arkady from Vladivostok.
I don't think politicians should be paid. Nor (especially) should they be entitled to a pension. Being a politician is the only job that carries no educational requirements. Any incompetent nutter can be a politician. I think I'll apply tomorrow!!!
I'm from North Carolina and I'm a liberal and my state is a complete embarrassment. I am in a wheelchair, disabled, and I still can't get Medicaid in this state because of Gov. Pat McCrory.
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. -The Declaration of Independence
Being from North Carolina and watching our state crapping it's pants time and time again, I feel shame for my home state, a place where I love to be. Teacher pay is shit, McCrory is hiring 24-year-olds to lead depts in gov't (where their resume wouldnt get them an entry-lvl position), and I watched as Monday after Monday went by, people got arrested for voicing their opinions, and I could only watch as the bullies got their way. I want to pull this state back to what it once was.
Nice!!! The only country I want to visit is japan but thats later on. Living in England is good in my opinion. I love japan, dem managas, dem animes. dem girls... dem traditional culture, dem everything
Wow. That's the most intelligent commentary I've heard (in the last 4 minutes). I'm always impressed when people just insult people instead of using reason. 8~(
"It's our super rich versus their super rich?" That's a little too defeatist for my taste. Don't accept that the system is broken. Fight it, fix the system. Get money out of politics. Go to complete public funding of elections #FeelTheBern
Citizens United sucked, but it wouldn't have worked if people remembered one simple rule. Vote AGAINST whoever or whatever runs the most adds. Then money won't matter.
I just wish that all the rich progressive liberals would follow Bill's advice and take all of these suggestions to heart! Imagine what possibilities we could all bring into THAT much brighter, much safer and happier version of our country!!!!
Not really, it was the state that killed off their film credits and tax incentives. Causing the lost of a booming Wilmy-wood .Wilmington's nickname in the entertainment industry back in the 1990's do to all the shows being based out of there. Being the east coast's mini Hollywood home for productions and now all that extra money that NC once was getting, is being pumped into other states, like Georgia. As they quickly came in and snatched that industry out from under the state. Most people don't understand how much the industry consumes on productions, local lumber yards and material businesses can do their entire years normal business with just a production or two. Paint building to look one way for filming then rebuy the paint to return back to the original. Worked on one where basically rebuilt a decayed milk barn to be used as "pottery Studio" for the property owner, who was paid rental fees for the privilege of having his decayed building rebuilt to back as good as new. Even got a nice expensive full concrete pour to level out the floor in the place. People working on the films & series especially in remote areas don't have anywhere to spend money and pay scale verse local economy income level is vastly different. So people would talk to small lumber yard that was serving the production and the crew would make a big tool order through them, which allowed them to buy more power tools at cheaper price that helped their local people. When a film/series finished shooting the left infusion of cash, as the companies supplying production were flush with cash that they wouldn't normally get. Some invested it to making their business being able to create more profit, others spent that profit on getting a new fishing boat. The local hotels that had rooms rented out steadily for those months had a good season. North Carolina was great state because the production could have almost every type of terrain with a 3 hr travel, Georgia has some that and is milking the shows and tourist business from people coming to see the sites of where their favorite shows were filmed. its been decades but Lake Lure still makes money off of the film "Dirty Dancing" being shot around there.
Ok: everyone sane just move up north. Then just let North Carolina have its independence and cut it loose. No federal help. We will see how long that works out.
Things that have made me decide to move from NC: the decrease of fine arts in education, anti-abortion, and anti-gay marriage.... I've had enough. Goodbye sad state!
One of the most commercially successful hip-hop artists, co owner of the 40/40 club. Also is the co owner of the NBA team the Brooklyn Nets. Creator of the clothing line Rocawear, and he co founded Roc-a-fella records. Most recently he was responsible for the music production of the movie "The great Gatsby".
&keveydaking that's what maher is saying here, is that democracy has stopped being about our ideas vs. their ideas and has become all about money and benefactors thanks to citizens united
Fortunately, most Democrats feel the vote is about expressing an opinion, not buying a politician. That is probably the biggest difference between the two parties.
God this is embarrassing. He forgot my pathetic Congressman also passed a law banning the use of climate change data in legislation meant to protect the NC coast.
I wonder if that young man know that the item he showing of is blood-tainted!? Most don't stop to think or even care how their precious metals and diamonds were and are being obtained, could care less that their "Motherland" is being slaughtered for her riches by a lot of countries.
Money can't buy elections, ignorance does. People need to sit down and start doing some research into these candidates and find out what they are about, and not what they say they are about. When you educate yourself, people can lie all they want and you will pull the lever/fill out the form on election day for the people who will fight for your interests.
Yep. And the current "democrat" has escalated the hell outta those policies. Let us not forget the whole NSA thing. There is no difference between democrat and republican. It's all about the money.
Aaaand North Carolina just did it again: Pat McCrory appointed Valerie Macon as the Poet Laureate, an under-qualified government employee who is practically unknown. But, in response to the criticism from most literary circles in the state, he made it out like he appointed an everywoman who was being unjustly attacked by (to use the words of George Wallace) "pointy-headed intellectuals." Oh, North Carolina. Making Tar Heels everywhere proud.
In China, Hong Kong was run by the English. For nearly 200 years it saw western immigrants flowing into it. Hong Kong is now one of the most economically prosperous cities in the world. In South Africa, a country which has a decently large Caucasian population is by far the most prosperous country in Africa. And Qatar which is the most prosperous middle eastern country is home to different nationalities involving turkish, Indian, and African.
I live in North Carolina. Bill Maher is absolutely right. The politicians down here are completely ridiculous.
+Ingui Jung Me too, vote for Ken Spaulding! Get rid of McCory!
Flintstoned McCory is gone now but you southern fried brains re-elected far-right extremist Burr and elected orange Mussolini.
***** I didn't vote for 'em. Neither did millions of other North Carolinians.
_Neither did millions of other North Carolinians._
*_Yet, North Carolinia went RED this last election._* _Care to explain??_
Tell that to Pat McCrory.
The Supreme Court needs to put the caps back on Campaign Donations. Especially to US Congressman and Senators! Put them back to work for us, not their donor's.
So refreshing to see someone who is from the US and has some intelligence and common sense! Bill you are firkin awesome, keep telling it like it is.
Bill makes the point powerfully this time - this is when his style shines.
Jay Z's face when Bill asks who's rich and on our side - priceless
Once again! You are brilliant Bill Maher, love it .
The Citizens United ruling says that "money is equivalent to free speech", does that mean that, in the eyes of the Supreme Court, the super rich have more of a right to free speech than the poor? YES!!
"Im going to get rid of my Baby. You better mean your Truck!" ... LMFAO!
You are the best; Mr. Maher, splendid idea; why not instead of donation we the people can buy the VOTE GENIOUS !!!!!! I love it I have not laugh like now....since I was 13 !!!!!!! Thank you
Bill Maher my hero
Oprahoma....boy that would be an improvement in that hole of a state!
Imagine the amount of weed there would be in Tennessee if Miley Cyrus bought it... xD
I'm sick of kids I went to high school with, who never graduated, never read a book, never read a newspaper, giving political advice & talking politics with conservative ":talking points" they picked up on TV. They are too dumb to know their anger is mis-directed and foolish.
Ha, and you think you’re better. You’re clearly just a liberal as a product of that environment. You rebelled against their political beliefs because probably none of them liked you. I’m sure most of them were stupid too but so is Bill and so are you.
@@laptv2144 @Sarah Benedict
I hate to tell you this, Cletus, but Sarah and Bill Maher are correct. Try reading some books and learn something, assuming you're not actually Arkady from Vladivostok.
Sounds like your here picking up your liberal talking points.
If only we can get people educated in this country. Voting will actually matter again.
Very good. A man after my own heart.
Yeah,bring your weapon to the pub. Smart move. What could go wrong?
Which state would Dr. Phil have?
Question answered satisfactorily.
I'm ashamed (sometimes) to live in NC. In the backwoods. The MOST conservative part of the state. Living left in a right state.
Feel free to leave.
I love jay-z’s laugh!!
I know he's joking, but money has no place in politics, regardless of your party
How can parties campaign without money?
Get a fucking life, will you?!!!
That's not the problem. The problem is slowly turning America into a fascist regime.
monokhem
Pfft. "look stupid"?
You seem to be the only one who thinks that. :p
I don't think politicians should be paid. Nor (especially) should they be entitled to a pension. Being a politician is the only job that carries no educational requirements. Any incompetent nutter can be a politician. I think I'll apply tomorrow!!!
this guy doesn't understand shit about politics. republican pricks everywhere
Bill Maher you are god!
Excellent point, he's best left to the Feds, for them to deal with. Popcorn?
I'm from North Carolina and I'm a liberal and my state is a complete embarrassment. I am in a wheelchair, disabled, and I still can't get Medicaid in this state because of Gov. Pat McCrory.
Hilarious!
The trick to surviving in North Carolina is to position yourself where the crazies aren't. AKA anywhere near a university.
Bill's idea is just as brilliant as Sarah Silverman's idea of selling the Vatican to feed the world.
Your Right!
RIP American Democracy 1776 - 1980.
Always glad to read such a sensible comment!
☺ Most Definitely (1) of Maher's funnier clips. However, to be fair, there's always A LOT to choose from! 👍 (San Francisco/March 24th, 2018)
Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.
-The Declaration of Independence
My state is so effed. I'm looking to get out.
- History is a long story ... !
Being from North Carolina and watching our state crapping it's pants time and time again, I feel shame for my home state, a place where I love to be. Teacher pay is shit, McCrory is hiring 24-year-olds to lead depts in gov't (where their resume wouldnt get them an entry-lvl position), and I watched as Monday after Monday went by, people got arrested for voicing their opinions, and I could only watch as the bullies got their way. I want to pull this state back to what it once was.
I really hope you go over this topic more on Saturday.
I can't wait to leave NC... and the United States altogether. Just a few more years... until I go to Japan! Yeah baby!
*****
A ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Oh wait, you're serious... let me laugh even harder then! BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA!
Nice!!! The only country I want to visit is japan but thats later on. Living in England is good in my opinion.
I love japan, dem managas, dem animes. dem girls... dem traditional culture, dem everything
monokhem How?
monokhem how does that make him look like an idiot? lol all u did was quote him
monokhem how is it idiotic to say he wants to go to japan and laughing lol
Wow. That's the most intelligent commentary I've heard (in the last 4 minutes). I'm always impressed when people just insult people instead of using reason. 8~(
Yes! We beg you to help us in the greasy ky!
"It's our super rich versus their super rich?" That's a little too defeatist for my taste. Don't accept that the system is broken. Fight it, fix the system. Get money out of politics. Go to complete public funding of elections #FeelTheBern
Buy the change you want to see in the world
I'm not sure what's funnier, the monologue itself or Jay-Z thinking that Maher's joking...
allsome i love that guy he is politiceley
funny
Bill be killin em Softly
Bless your heart..:)
Citizens United sucked, but it wouldn't have worked if people remembered one simple rule. Vote AGAINST whoever or whatever runs the most adds. Then money won't matter.
i love jay-z's laugh
I just wish that all the rich progressive liberals would follow Bill's advice and take all of these suggestions to heart! Imagine what possibilities we could all bring into THAT much brighter, much safer and happier version of our country!!!!
this man is genius.
You...rule...my...world.
North Carolina is now a satellite of movie studios.
Not really, it was the state that killed off their film credits and tax incentives. Causing the lost of a booming Wilmy-wood .Wilmington's nickname in the entertainment industry back in the 1990's do to all the shows being based out of there. Being the east coast's mini Hollywood home for productions and now all that extra money that NC once was getting, is being pumped into other states, like Georgia. As they quickly came in and snatched that industry out from under the state.
Most people don't understand how much the industry consumes on productions, local lumber yards and material businesses can do their entire years normal business with just a production or two. Paint building to look one way for filming then rebuy the paint to return back to the original. Worked on one where basically rebuilt a decayed milk barn to be used as "pottery Studio" for the property owner, who was paid rental fees for the privilege of having his decayed building rebuilt to back as good as new. Even got a nice expensive full concrete pour to level out the floor in the place.
People working on the films & series especially in remote areas don't have anywhere to spend money and pay scale verse local economy income level is vastly different. So people would talk to small lumber yard that was serving the production and the crew would make a big tool order through them, which allowed them to buy more power tools at cheaper price that helped their local people. When a film/series finished shooting the left infusion of cash, as the companies supplying production were flush with cash that they wouldn't normally get. Some invested it to making their business being able to create more profit, others spent that profit on getting a new fishing boat. The local hotels that had rooms rented out steadily for those months had a good season.
North Carolina was great state because the production could have almost every type of terrain with a 3 hr travel, Georgia has some that and is milking the shows and tourist business from people coming to see the sites of where their favorite shows were filmed. its been decades but Lake Lure still makes money off of the film "Dirty Dancing" being shot around there.
Ok: everyone sane just move up north. Then just let North Carolina have its independence and cut it loose. No federal help. We will see how long that works out.
+Victorious Yankee Even better, they apparently want to defund those same welfare programs they benefit from. The irony is palpable.
+Jenna Don what about california is gonna be part of the north or are u gonna give up on us
I think NC would be the best place to live! No leftist scumbags.
"I think NC would be the best place to live! "
Which only goes to proves you DON'T THINK...at ALL.
Things that have made me decide to move from NC: the decrease of fine arts in education, anti-abortion, and anti-gay marriage.... I've had enough. Goodbye sad state!
I do reluctantly agree with citizens united. Money is free speech. Even though the implications are annoying.
I like to think western countries have progressed much more than countries in said regions.
Thank you. =D
I really liked your post. Very insightful. :) Cheers.
I'm not an American, but I know enough about that state and it's people to tell you that you shouldn't love it.
That was epic!
One of the most commercially successful hip-hop artists, co owner of the 40/40 club. Also is the co owner of the NBA team the Brooklyn Nets. Creator of the clothing line Rocawear, and he co founded Roc-a-fella records. Most recently he was responsible for the music production of the movie "The great Gatsby".
I love bill. Lol. 'Campraigns'
&keveydaking that's what maher is saying here, is that democracy has stopped being about our ideas vs. their ideas and has become all about money and benefactors thanks to citizens united
do they really allow conceal and carry in bars?
What was wrong before that not enough murderers in prison?
need to beef up the prison population?
Fortunately, most Democrats feel the vote is about expressing an opinion, not buying a politician. That is probably the biggest difference between the two parties.
Maybe a vote is a waste of time, at least until money is out of politics.
I think we (the 99%) will look back on that no limit contribution law as the day when democracy died
God this is embarrassing. He forgot my pathetic Congressman also passed a law banning the use of climate change data in legislation meant to protect the NC coast.
also known as the fill our corporate prison law
Cover permit less carry. Oklahoma is now the 15th State to pass that.
I love my home state (NC)
I hate both parties
My can't the government start shrinking instead of growing
I've heard. I have a few friends who go there and they say it's a pretty horrible town.
Lovely language. When will excuses evaporate?
or Kansas :( I have lived here for 25 years. It DOESN"T get better here.
There is a Greenville in North Carolina. It's where East Carolina University is.
I didn't leave for those reasons but they would be enough if I still lived there.
I wonder if that young man know that the item he showing of is blood-tainted!? Most don't stop to think or even care how their precious metals and diamonds were and are being obtained, could care less that their "Motherland" is being slaughtered for her riches by a lot of countries.
Billionaires already own Jackson hole Wyoming.
It's easy to deny something that's never happened.
Vote Blue in 2020
i'm glad he singled out Pope, it's been an embarrassing few months here in NC.
There's no doubt those countries WOULD be better off.
It sure has been embarrassing here. My once progressive (for the south) state has gone to the dogs...I am so sad...and mad..
Politics aside, I love North Carolina, especially the East Carolina U football team, and the Outer Banks.
Just try not to get shot at the game.
One of the three he showed was Steven Spielberg.
Got too love JZ
they didn't., seriously not close to be as conservative as SC.
Mmm, I can't eat popcorn. I have a bad enough psychological aversion that it actually makes me sick. Pizza?
Be careful what you wish for a bell about the gun in bar law
Money can't buy elections, ignorance does. People need to sit down and start doing some research into these candidates and find out what they are about, and not what they say they are about. When you educate yourself, people can lie all they want and you will pull the lever/fill out the form on election day for the people who will fight for your interests.
Not really. I'm from North Carolina and shit has gone crazy.
Don't know if you've noticed but the "people" don't directly vote on laws
if we stick together everything will be ok
Oprahoma? Yes please!
They were attacked in the same sentence? Dude they were in the SAME BILL
Yep. And the current "democrat" has escalated the hell outta those policies. Let us not forget the whole NSA thing. There is no difference between democrat and republican. It's all about the money.
it's like making drinking driving legal
Neh they actually don't I live in NC. you can't carry a Weapon in a Bar or on Govt. property like a park / playground.
Aaaand North Carolina just did it again: Pat McCrory appointed Valerie Macon as the Poet Laureate, an under-qualified government employee who is practically unknown. But, in response to the criticism from most literary circles in the state, he made it out like he appointed an everywoman who was being unjustly attacked by (to use the words of George Wallace) "pointy-headed intellectuals." Oh, North Carolina. Making Tar Heels everywhere proud.
Oh one more love Oprahoma !!!!!!! FAB !!!!
In China, Hong Kong was run by the English. For nearly 200 years it saw western immigrants flowing into it. Hong Kong is now one of the most economically prosperous cities in the world. In South Africa, a country which has a decently large Caucasian population is by far the most prosperous country in Africa. And Qatar which is the most prosperous middle eastern country is home to different nationalities involving turkish, Indian, and African.
So, 'get rid of' Art Pope.
With Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell you need help.
Pathetic how he call crazy the values he doesn't support. What an idiotic bully. Go NC Go!