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Comedian Bill Maher's mouth has landed him in hot water--again.
Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) says Maher's comment on HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" May 13, that the U.S. military has already recruited all the "low-lying fruit," is possibly treasonous and at least grounds to cancel the show.
"More people joined the Michael Jackson fan club," Maher said of the Army's low recruitment numbers for April. "We've done picked all the low-lying Lynndie England fruit, and now we need warm bodies."
England was accused of abusing prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
"I think it borders on treason," Bachus said. "In treason, one definition is to undermine the effort or national security of our country."
In a statement released Monday, Maher defended his support for the U.S. armed forces.
"Anyone who knows anything about my views and has watched my show knows that I have nothing but the highest regard for the men and women serving this country around the world," he said in the statement.
Bachus said he was appalled after watching a rerun of the show on his return from a visit to Germany, where he had met with a paralyzed U.S. soldier.
Numerous television stations pulled Maher's previous show, "Politically Incorrect," from the air in September 2001 after he argued terrorists weren't cowards when they slammed airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon a week earlier. Maher later apologized.
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The Personals page was complied by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune staff and wire reports.
I was shocked when I heard of this story, the now extremist lawmakers in congress are trying to call treason on someone for speaking there minds? The last time a scenario like this was debated in a civilized nation was in fascist Europe.
Comedian Bill Maher's mouth has landed him in hot water--again.
Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) says Maher's comment on HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" May 13, that the U.S. military has already recruited all the "low-lying fruit," is possibly treasonous and at least grounds to cancel the show.
"More people joined the Michael Jackson fan club," Maher said of the Army's low recruitment numbers for April. "We've done picked all the low-lying Lynndie England fruit, and now we need warm bodies."
England was accused of abusing prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
"I think it borders on treason," Bachus said. "In treason, one definition is to undermine the effort or national security of our country."
In a statement released Monday, Maher defended his support for the U.S. armed forces.
"Anyone who knows anything about my views and has watched my show knows that I have nothing but the highest regard for the men and women serving this country around the world," he said in the statement.
Bachus said he was appalled after watching a rerun of the show on his return from a visit to Germany, where he had met with a paralyzed U.S. soldier.
Numerous television stations pulled Maher's previous show, "Politically Incorrect," from the air in September 2001 after he argued terrorists weren't cowards when they slammed airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon a week earlier. Maher later apologized.
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The Personals page was complied by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune staff and wire reports.
I was shocked when I heard of this story, the now extremist lawmakers in congress are trying to call treason on someone for speaking there minds? The last time a scenario like this was debated in a civilized nation was in fascist Europe.
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Re: treason!?
Hehe, look on the bright side, at least Homeland Security havent taken him in for "interrogations" (yet).Xzion wrote:http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nati ... nworld-hed
Comedian Bill Maher's mouth has landed him in hot water--again.
Rep. Spencer Bachus (R-Ala.) says Maher's comment on HBO's "Real Time With Bill Maher" May 13, that the U.S. military has already recruited all the "low-lying fruit," is possibly treasonous and at least grounds to cancel the show.
"More people joined the Michael Jackson fan club," Maher said of the Army's low recruitment numbers for April. "We've done picked all the low-lying Lynndie England fruit, and now we need warm bodies."
England was accused of abusing prisoners at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
"I think it borders on treason," Bachus said. "In treason, one definition is to undermine the effort or national security of our country."
In a statement released Monday, Maher defended his support for the U.S. armed forces.
"Anyone who knows anything about my views and has watched my show knows that I have nothing but the highest regard for the men and women serving this country around the world," he said in the statement.
Bachus said he was appalled after watching a rerun of the show on his return from a visit to Germany, where he had met with a paralyzed U.S. soldier.
Numerous television stations pulled Maher's previous show, "Politically Incorrect," from the air in September 2001 after he argued terrorists weren't cowards when they slammed airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon a week earlier. Maher later apologized.
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The Personals page was complied by Cheryl Bowles from Tribune staff and wire reports.
I was shocked when I heard of this story, the now extremist lawmakers in congress are trying to call treason on someone for speaking there minds? The last time a scenario like this was debated in a civilized nation was in fascist Europe.
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I re-read the thread to see exactly where anyone suggested that Spencer Bachus should not be allowed to speak his mind.Cartalas wrote:So its ok for Bill to speak his mind but not Spencer Bachus ?
After I found no such suggestion, I concluded that you are a complete and total fucking retard.
Go back to huffing glue, you reject.
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the points that you missed are that Rep. Bacchus as a member of the federal government is saying that Mr. Maher committed a FELONY that is punishible by DEATH.Cartalas wrote:So its ok for Bill to speak his mind but not Spencer Bachus ?
i dont think anybody is taking this idiot seriously, but the fact of the matter is that it is extremely irresponsible of Mr. Bacchus to make such statements, and it reflects a poor understanding of the Constitution and law in general, which this man has the power to influence.
in other news, 1+1=2
Just in case you missed that Cart... I'm betting you can quote the second though, right?Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
With power comes responsibility. Bill M is a Comedian... he makes JOKES. The other guy works for the people of this country to make laws. I hold those 2 to different standards of behavior.
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That senator was from Alabama. They still think it is treasonous to let a negro have his freedom from their cotton farm. It is one retard trying to get his name known since even bad publicity will make his name easier to remember at election time.
Although....... I would probably vote for someone if they had Bill Maher put to death. I would definitely vote for someone if they put Ann Coulter and Michael Moore to death.
Although....... I would probably vote for someone if they had Bill Maher put to death. I would definitely vote for someone if they put Ann Coulter and Michael Moore to death.
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Yeah. There's a vote put to use wisely. Having someone put to death because they have differing opinions. Hell they may even be jews too. Kill two birds with one stone! So to speak.Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:Although....... I would probably vote for someone if they had Bill Maher put to death. I would definitely vote for someone if they put Ann Coulter and Michael Moore to death.
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I think he's breaking new ground for the FCC. Now instead of personal fines, they're just going to charge any broadcaster with treason for anything which is deemed inappropriate by their completely open to interpretation standards!Voronwë wrote:the points that you missed are that Rep. Bacchus as a member of the federal government is saying that Mr. Maher committed a FELONY that is punishible by DEATH.Cartalas wrote:So its ok for Bill to speak his mind but not Spencer Bachus ?
i dont think anybody is taking this idiot seriously, but the fact of the matter is that it is extremely irresponsible of Mr. Bacchus to make such statements, and it reflects a poor understanding of the Constitution and law in general, which this man has the power to influence.
in other news, 1+1=2
I thought Coulter was trans-gender, have you seen those huge fucking man-hands she has?! I also seem to recall a reference to her Adam's Apple too... or was that just in jest?Niffoni wrote:If Moore and Coultier screwed, would the product bring balance to the force? Because I think it might be worth it.
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besides of course the adams apple she does have a very masculine structured face, picture her without long hair wearing a suit...she would easily pass for a man, i honestly wouldnt be surprised if she was born a hermaphrodite and then operated onMidnyte_Ragebringer wrote:
I think most of you are saying she is ugly because you disagree with her political stances though.
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