Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #670: H.R. McMaster, John Avlon, Rich Lowry
Sep 10, 2024
John Avlon, a former CNN anchor and congressional candidate, teams up with Rich Lowry, National Review's editor-in-chief, for a lively discussion. They tackle the alarming trend of historical revisionism in media and how it skews narratives around figures like Hitler and Churchill. The pair also examine the accountability issues stemming from political violence and its judicial implications. Diving into Trump’s policies, they critique election denial as a loyalty test and emphasize the need for community engagement to navigate today's complex democratic landscape.
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Revisionist History as a Business Model
- Tucker Carlson's embrace of revisionist history, particularly his platforming of individuals who question established narratives about figures like Winston Churchill and Hitler, serves as a business model.
- This tactic caters to a segment of the right disaffected with America's foundations and fuels a dangerous feedback loop between the far right and far left.
Politicized Prosecution of Trump
- The judge's decision to delay Trump's sentencing avoids election interference.
- The Democrats' attempt to prosecute Trump on a political schedule is absurd.
Traffic Light Anecdote
- Bill Maher recalls a traffic light outage where drivers effectively self-managed the intersection.
- This illustrates the resilience of American civil society, even amidst political divisions.