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Bill Maher: Obama should punch area congressman in the face
It’s nice that he’s calm, but President Obama needs to get tough and literally start smacking his rivals around, comedian Bill Maher said on “The David Letterman Show” Thursday, Nov. 5.
Maher said Obama gives great speeches, but so did Muhammad Ali.
“It helped that every once in a while he (Ali) punched somebody in the face. And that’s what I would like this president to do, punch somebody in the face,” Maher said. “Take a swing at John Boehner… Stop listening to these crazies. Stop placating them. “
Boehner, R-West Chester, is house minority leader. He represents a portion of the Miami Valley.
The joke on Boehner and Obama drew big laugh from the studio audience. What do you think?
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By Carol
November 6, 2009 10:54 AM | Link to this
I think Obama should pop someone in the face….maybe Nancy Paloski or Bill Maher!
By Philman
November 6, 2009 11:06 AM | Link to this
That Bill is such a richard!!!!
By Agree
November 6, 2009 11:13 AM | Link to this
I agree. Obama should punch ol’ bourbon eyes in the kisser!!!!!!!!!
By willie
November 6, 2009 11:20 AM | Link to this
Maher is an idiot. Why do people even listen to this dolt at all!
By oldtimer
November 6, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this
I’d do more than punch him, if I had the opportunity. Boehner is the kind of conservative idiot that makes me ashamed to say I’m an American.
By mary
November 6, 2009 11:44 AM | Link to this
In a boxing match boehner would win, oboma is what you call a girly man
By mary
November 6, 2009 11:44 AM | Link to this
In a boxing match boehner would win, obama is what you call a girly man
By sam
November 6, 2009 11:48 AM | Link to this
Someone needs to put the smackdown on Pelosi and Reid. They keep pushing policies that will cost the average person more in taxes.
By What A City!
November 6, 2009 11:54 AM | Link to this
Would have to he a draw. Boehner would be scared to be hit in that tan movie star pretty boy face of his, and would be too busy hiding behind the gloves to throw a punch while Maher would exhaust himself trying to scratch and claw Boehner’s eyes out while squealing like a giddy little school girl. Would be comical to watch though.
By What A City!
November 6, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
Whoops- substitute the word “Maher” for “Obama. Old age got me confused! LOL
By Jess
November 6, 2009 11:58 AM | Link to this
More in taxes, but taxes go to protecting you from harm abroad (the military) and at home (police, firefighters, etc), educating children, preserving roads/transportation, etc. These “new” taxes are to stem the huge shedding of jobs in the public sector, free us from energy dependence on the Middle East (oh, for America to be a producer rather than a consumer again…), and provide you, loved ones, and neighbors health care. (PS: we already have socialized health care. it’s called medicare, medicaid, and veteran’s health. and interestingly, the citizens that are in these programs have the highest ratings of patient satisfaction.)
By Mr. Entertainment
November 6, 2009 12:16 PM | Link to this
How do you spell moron? M A H E R.
By dw -creek
November 6, 2009 12:20 PM | Link to this
It is unfortunate that so many hate this country so much that they just can’t stand to hear (let alone understand) the opposite side. Maher is a supporter of legalizing prostitution, racial profiling, and opposes Christian values. Plus, not much of a comedian. Enough said.
By Tom
November 6, 2009 12:38 PM | Link to this
Obama ain’t gonna punch anyone. He’s gonna love everyone to death!
By Vickie
November 6, 2009 12:41 PM | Link to this
I think Boemher and Obama should both punch Bill Maher in the face very hard.
By Cal
November 6, 2009 12:44 PM | Link to this
I agree with Willie. Maher is a total liberal idiot. He just says that kind of crap for the publicity.This administration can’t take criticism. Any opposing viewpoint is “racist”. It was always open season during the previous administration though. Hypocrites.
By sick of it
November 6, 2009 1:07 PM | Link to this
I’m tired of Bill Maher. Can I punch him? Just once, in the mouth. That’s all I ask. On a more serious note, the increasing level of rhetoric from both sides leads me to believe it’s time to seriously start thinking about dividing this thing up peacefully before we start shooting each other.
By Pedro
November 6, 2009 1:08 PM | Link to this
Was the audience laughing with Maher or at Maher?
By Ken
November 6, 2009 1:26 PM | Link to this
Obama should asked Bonehead if he has accomplished anything to better the health care system as soon as he lies with a yes knock his head off
By jms
November 6, 2009 1:28 PM | Link to this
Imagine the uproar if Rush Limbaugh said such a thing. And as for “veterans care” (ie, Tricare), my satisfaction with it is shaky. I have been turned away from a medical practice owing to the poor reimbursement rate of Tricare…which most people, including servicemembers, don’t realize is directly tied to Medicare. If Medicare is altered, so also is Tricare. Military benefits are eroding.
By R J..Miamisburg, Oh
November 6, 2009 1:34 PM | Link to this
Why should we pay any attention to Bill MIndless. NO ONE watches his show. Which is why he has to do Letterman and Leno. Heck if you ask 1000 people, they would say WHAT he still has a show. He is a joke. Not a funny one at that.
By irishguy
November 6, 2009 1:51 PM | Link to this
I must concur with Philman, maher is a charter member of the Richard Cranium club.
By Bill
November 6, 2009 1:56 PM | Link to this
Morons listen to linbaugh and beck….why can’t normal people have Maher
By Jesus
November 6, 2009 2:26 PM | Link to this
Boehner is the epitome of evil. Anyone who supports him will follow him to h-ll. Words and anger will not change this. God makes the rules, it is up to you to follow those rules.
By Silverback
November 6, 2009 2:28 PM | Link to this
maher is your typical sissy liberal.
By George Krebs
November 6, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher was a standup comedian and not a very good one at that. Then he morphed into social and political commentary which is comical in and of itself. Maher should read his own ridiculous words and then punch himself in the face.
By Steve
November 6, 2009 2:30 PM | Link to this
I don’t know Bill Maher however even though it is comedy I think we should be more civilized in this country to even suggest that our President would lower his image to the point of punching someone like a child in grade school. Where has our society gone that even in fun that a setting President the most powerful man in the world would lower himself to such a level. Even though we may not like the president or John Boehner. His office should be kept in the highest form of professionalism. Our President’s office lost enough creditability when Bill Clinton held the position we don’t need another president to lower himself to Bill’s level. I am not a prude however I just believe that America is the greatest country in the world and we need maintain the respect that it was built on by our for fathers.
By Tom DASHOLE
November 6, 2009 3:14 PM | Link to this
Hey Bill, You said morons listen to linbaugh and beck…. it’s Limbaugh and Beck so if you can’t get that right that would make you king of the morons correct?
By JUDI P
November 6, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this
I’d love to punch Boehner in the face. What a jerk!
By not perfect, just right!
November 6, 2009 3:27 PM | Link to this
It is nice to live in a country that allows such disrespect and ignorance as displayed by Bill Maher to even be allowed on TV - cable or not. IF any one of these leftist punk celebrities were held to the same standard as they do the right, they would be dethroned in a minute. Go suck a sour lemon Bill, at least it would give you a reason for that face.
By noretal
November 6, 2009 3:35 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher is a complete and total left wing nut job. Not to say that all leftists are necessarily so but he certainly is. He needs to just close his lips and wander off into obscurity. What an idiot.
By Schmuckville
November 6, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher must be one of the most unhappy people on the face of this great planet. He must be one of the most miserable idiots to have ever graced the airwaves. Bill Maher should be strapped down and sucker-punched by every conservative in the country. Bill Maher should have a mockumentary made about the crap he spews on television. Bill Maher should be deported. Ah, yes, in a world that he envisions this would all happen. BUT- we live in a free country- in SPITE of Bill and B. Hussein-so Billy boy, just suck it up and get over yourself already …most of America has.
By Ex-Dem
November 6, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this
The worst unemployment since 1983 (promised would not go above 8 percent), tax cheats writing our tax laws, generational theft, and now a bill that has nothing to do with health care reform, but has 3,425 mandates and will tax the middle class and small businesses. Not to mention rationed health care. If the plan is so good, why is Pelosi and Congress exempt? Can you say elitist. Our tax money goes for her Botox and private jets. Liars and hypocrites.How’s that hope and change working out for you. Oh, and great job with the Swine flu vaccines!
By RE:MARY
November 6, 2009 3:41 PM | Link to this
RE MARY; “OBAMA IS A GIRLY MAN” Of Course he is, he is a Liberal. Just look at the definition of Liberal: mis-informed, a follower, weak, whiney, unemployed.
By racer
November 6, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this
If Maher was half as cool & smart as he thinks he is, he might be worth listening to… guess I could say the same about obama too
By mwm
November 6, 2009 4:17 PM | Link to this
Boehner is worthless. His only concerns are what his lobbyist buddies in the health care and insurance industry feed him. He will support the GOP at the expense of the people of Ohio. Perhaps every citizen should take a swing at him.
By Willie J
November 6, 2009 4:38 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher is stupid. I don’t know why anyone gives him an audience, much less print anything about what he says…duh!!!!!
By Jo Papa
November 6, 2009 4:40 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher is stupid. I don’t know why anyone pays attention to what he says, much less print it…duh!!!
By I'm rich, you're probably not - lol
November 6, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this
Bill is rich and you are not(or if you are one of the few worth more than $10 million, he is more rich). That is funny. Republican leaders believe in making the rich more wealthy and keeping the impoverished poor. So if you side with Republicans, you are not represented. If you hate Bill, he still is more rich than you. lol.
By mwm
November 6, 2009 5:43 PM | Link to this
The GOP sheds tears due to overwhelming evidence that their conservative ideology is a failure. It represents a narrow and dysfunctional view. And, excludes a majority of Americans. Simple facts; Bush and his crony’s were failures. Reagan and his ideology are both outdated and dead. The evangelicals and neocons were anti-american in thinking and deeds. Boehner is a failure.
By Jared
November 6, 2009 6:18 PM | Link to this
I would consider Obama one of the greatest presidents ever if he clocked the Boner (Boehner pronounced ‘Bay-ner’, please). Hell I’d even jump in and pummel him for the president and the greater good of mankind.
By earl
November 6, 2009 6:23 PM | Link to this
Bill Maher and David Letterman!!! What a dynamic duo (sic). What beacons of moral clarity and profound thought. One wonders how America could survive without these two enlightened luminaries.
By earl
November 6, 2009 6:56 PM | Link to this
You lap-top liberals are becoming a parody!
By Smith
November 6, 2009 6:58 PM | Link to this
Obama is doing one better, he is punching us all in the wallet.
By J.T.
November 6, 2009 8:04 PM | Link to this
Barack Hussein Obama is a Socialist egomaniac !. Unfortunately I will have to protect your ignorant asses from this Clown. You liberal “Sheople” better start smarter then sub 100 I.Q. because all hell is going to break loose in this Country. Nancy Pelosi ???????.
By jonas
November 6, 2009 11:35 PM | Link to this
You idiots, most of you. You deserve Obama and his evil administration. Boehner will be Speaker next year when we take back America.
By jonas
November 6, 2009 11:45 PM | Link to this
We have started taking America away from you idiots. VA & NJ. That is if there is an America to reclaim. Wait until next November.John Boehner will be one of the best Speakers we have ever had.
By jonas
November 6, 2009 11:53 PM | Link to this
DDN is still removing posts. I tried and tried to post here and both times it said it could not find the page. More bs. There’s enough of that in Washington for the whole country. If your post doesn’t suit them they won’t post it.
By jonas
November 6, 2009 11:56 PM | Link to this
Now they post both of the previos posts. Sure takes a long time. 11:35, 11:45, and 11:53
By mwm
November 7, 2009 7:08 AM | Link to this
It is interesting when a post references Maher and Letterman in some cynical fashion related to “moral clarity”. The GOP lacks both “morals” and “clarity”. Considering the past criminals and sexual deviants that existed in the GOP over the last eight year span of the Bush debacle; Foley, Sanford, Ensign, Craig and others. Let alone, professed “conservatives” like Ted Haggard - The gay sex and meth evangelical. Limbaugh - the drug addict. And, others. Then there are the criminal activities of Ted Stevens, Tom Delay and others. So, the “morality” or “moral character” really does not exist in the GOP. Not to say that the Dems are all Honest or moral. The Dems just don’t use false morality as a method of winning elections as much as the GOP tends to embrace the evangelicals when they lack any morality. Of course, the C-street sect, mainly embraced by GOP members of congress, consider morality and laws only for the lower class of our country. (that would be the middle and lower income brackets)
By Slightly Right
November 7, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this
I think we should throw Jackson & Sharpton in the mix. Obama has a score to settle with Jackson anyway.
By Slightly Right
November 7, 2009 10:35 PM | Link to this
I think we should throw Jackson & Sharpton in the mix. Obama has a score to settle with Jackson anyway.
By FREEDOM!!
November 8, 2009 12:26 PM | Link to this
I guess if I’m posting on here, then I’m no better than any of you. But I wanted to clear up a little of the confusion. All of the idiots that we are talking about here, get their power from you and I. We give them all this power, because you all believe that “the lesser of two evils” is the best canidate. If any of them where worth a D@mn, they would be working in private industry. Tar and Feather Them All. Before there is no america to take back!
By WILLIAM AYERS
November 8, 2009 11:37 PM | Link to this
HA!HA! A WHIMP LIKE MAHER SAYS A LOT OF THINGS. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM BACK HIS MOUTH UP. HE IS A TYPICAL ELIST SNOB.
By Carol
November 9, 2009 3:05 PM | Link to this
When we take back America????? If Peloski and Obama have there way we won’t have a country! They are busy selling us to someone else,
By opa
November 18, 2009 12:07 AM | Link to this
bill, saw b-sticker: if christ knew a republican he would not want to be one. if he had known a christian he would not want to be christ.