Bill Maher & Roseanne Barr Eviscerate ‘Insane’ Far Left — Then Things Get Heated
What To Know
- Bill Maher and Roseanne Barr criticized the “far left” as being increasingly extreme during a candid discussion on The Roseanne Barr Podcast.
- Barr suggested Maher’s views were shifting to align with hers, but Maher argued that it was the Democratic Party that had changed, not him.
- A tense exchange erupted over Barr’s use of “Democrat Party” versus “Democratic Party,” leading to a broader debate about both parties’ commitment to democratic principles.
Bill Maher and Roseanne Barr eviscerated the “insane” far left in a new interview — but then things got heated during a debate over the Democratic Party.
During a sit-down on The Rosanne Barr Podcast published on September 25, the Real Time With Bill Maher host, 70, and former Roseanne sitcom star, 73, discussed a wide range of topics.
When Maher declared that the “far left has gotten so insane,” Barr wholeheartedly agreed.
“They’re even more insane than you,” Maher added. “They’re just insane in a different way.”
To that, Barr said, “I just love that you’re talking about it directly. I get a thrill out of seeing you do it. Because you are getting more and more like me all the time. Although you deny it. Your views are evolving to where mine are that you called me crazy.”
Maher pushed back on that idea, explaining, “My views aren’t evolving at all. The Democratic Party evolved. They became the Democratic Socialist Party. I didn’t change at all. I’ve always believed in capitalism. The party now is full of socialists who are really communists. They’re not socialist.”
Later, Barr asked Maher if he thought “the Democrat [sic] Party can be fixed at this point,” prompting a sparring match over the wording of her question.
Maher corrected her by pointing out that it’s the “Democratic Party,” asking, “Why a pointless slur?”
“It’s not a slur,” she insisted. “They’re the Democrat Party.”
However, Maher reiterated, “It’s the Democratic Party. It’s like this dig that conservatives think they’re getting in. What a sick burn.”
Barr then exclaimed, “They’re anything but f***ing democratic! Let’s start there. So I’m not gonna say ‘Democratic.'” She explained, “Because a f***king corporation is anything but democratic.”
To that, Maher snarked, “As if the Republicans are. That’s hysterical.”
“But Republicans are about a republic, which we do have,” Barr replied.
“Well, Republicans no longer believe in conceding elections they lose,” Maher shot back. “So there’s nothing more undemocratic than that. He then added, of the 2020 presidential election, “Trump still hasn’t conceded that one.”
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NOTHING extreme about wanting to provide healthcare for all, clean air, food and water. NOT one thing. What is extreme, however, is continuing to DO NOTHING about guns killing children, rolling BACK MOST regulations, getting RID of access to abortions, and NOT holding anyone in any kind of power, accountable. THAT'S extreme. Wanting to help people and the country out, is NOT and these 2 anti-American cowards BETTER get on board with that, if they know what's good for them.
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What is wrong with Maher??? He’s not making sense. I know he’s always been one step above a shock jock—it’s how he’s stayed in business. But claiming all democrats are communists—as extreme as any statement insane Barr has ever said. Why?
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I remember an article that quoted some raw-edge things Barr said before her show began - asking if the public would tolerate her brand of low-brow humor. Maher says Democrats have moved away from him. In fact, most Democrats are still fairly moderate. Democratic Socialists are a separate party. It's disingenuous of him to say all Democrats have become Communists. The Western European version of social care is not Communism. And it's not dictatorship. Maher has become more conservative, even if he can't tell he has.
But on that subject, Roseanne Barr is not just the same bad-mannered slob she was on her show. She is a rancid racist and the sort of person who probably does support genocide in Gaza. The GOP of Ronald Reagan at least put on a pretense of dignified behavior. The MAGA GOP has no use for that. They don't just tolerate Barr's crude, racist, hate-filled world-view. It's who they are.
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Your comment is amazingly accurate. Thank you so much. Wish i had written it!
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Thx so much. I think of myself as an ordinary senior female who clearly sees irrational narcissisim in the White House and Congress along with so much exaggeration and massive lying which, somehow, offends me the most. I think there was a time when Capitalism was smart and progressive, but no longer. It has now become the primary goal (and tool) for greed and various approval and acts of meanness and cruelty. This no longer feels like a proud and ethical nation. Its an ugly contest for wealth and power. If i were younger i would be out of here in a heartbeat. No pride remains, replaced by arrogance and elitism or envy. And most people dont even know or understand what "Socialism" even is. Americans receive it to some extent now, and it works fine. It's mostly stupid name-calling, and so is "Communism." Petty, low-class annoyance ignorance and jealousy.
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I couldn't have put it better myself
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The Democratic party needs to have a real primary for at least once in the last few decades. I mean a real primary, where all candidates are welcome and allowed to state their goals and visions, and let the people decide. That means no party favorites, no name recognitionates, no "her turns", backroom force outs, none of that stuff. Have the darn primary and choose who is the most favored candidate, period. As long as they keep thinking that they know best what America needs, they're doomed.
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There is no such thing as the 'far left'. These ghouls have no financial issues, no healthcare issues, no housing issues and totally isolated from the everyday world. What they mean by 'far left' is anyone struggling in today's climate, wanting what a lot of other civilised nations see as basic human rights, Not to mention their fear of paying the same levels of taxation as everybody else. it's quite sickening listening, or reading about them preaching to people struggling to make ends meet, that they don't belong, they don't deserve some semblance of a comfortable existence, Society needs to stop giving ghouls like these the attention they thrive on
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Accept there is. It’s not the whole party but the DSA scares the Hell out of me. Their literature literally reads like it was written by Karl Marx, and tell me that isn’t extreme. In the same way the “people’s” movement lead to the Tea Party that crumbled but played the ground work for MAGA, the DSA is the polar opposite. If the DSA (for lack of a better term) manifesto just reminds me of the lefts version of Project 2025. Anyone here feel free to read it. If you want the cliffs notes version ask AI to give you the DSA verbiage compared to the communist manifesto, it’s chilling to say the least.
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If the DSA ever does get any real power it will be directly the fault of the unlimited greed of a minuscule fraction of the people in this country. That anybody who is not a member of the top .0001 percent would carry water for them baffles me.
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I fail to see how wanting a fairer society for everyone is extreme. Where did you get that from? Who have you been listening to? You do know who writes the code and algorithms for AI?
You are either being lied to, or in a position where you have what most of the civilised world has, 28 days paid holiday per year, statutory sick pay of between 6 months to a year, on a rolling 12 months period, with your employer finding a temp replacement, not you. Employment protection, Free healthcare for all. from the cradle to the grave, no bankruptcy for health costs etc, etc and none of this is even considered left, never mind 'extreme left', this is considered basic human rights. There is and has always been a massive misconception in the States regarding what is left, what is communist and conflation between the 2 to frighten people such as yourself into thinking it's a bad thing and will bring down the nation. Nothing could be further from the truth. Think of who it is telling you this, and what they have to lose if you get what you really need in today's political climate. You have the regime you have now, because you didn't select the better candidate in 2016, not despite it
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OMG, there really are thoughtful, articulate people remaining in this country. I am so grateful. These messages are enough to keep me going the rest of the week!
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why are we hearing from Barr
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The ghoul has a new TV series coming out. Expect it to be doing the media rounds a lot more until it airs. Let the whitewash commence
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Although i find her generally disgusting, ive always felt a little sad for her. With her intelligence and wit, she could have had all the success in the world, but her mouth, her intense craving for attention, and her life experiences have pulled her into this personality. Some of her past work was genius. That which has now evolved has no power and small interest. All i ever picture now is a gray video someone posted a few years ago of her, standing on a sidewalk somewhere, engrossed in picking her nose.
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