Part Of The Problem Fixing Bill Maher
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Dec 9, 2025 Dive into the latest on U.S. politics as Dave Smith and Robbie Bernstein dissect a fiery exchange between Bill Maher and Anna Kasparian on Western values. They tackle the complexities of U.S. intervention in Muslim societies and critique Maher's stance on Israel within the context of cultural contradictions. Marjorie Taylor Greene's departure from Trump raises eyebrows, while Epstein's fallout highlights elite protection. The duo also dissects Rachel Maddow's comments on Russia-gate and the misreporting surrounding it, rounding off with a call for pragmatic foreign policy.
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Debates Get Distracted By Blame Games
- Dave Smith says debates about Muslim societies often get derailed between blaming Western intervention and denying real cultural problems.
- He argues policy should focus on what the U.S. is doing now, not abstract cultural superiority claims.
Focus Debates On Policy, Not Culture
- Dave Smith highlights the practical question: what policy choices are on the table in response to Middle East conflicts.
- He stresses debates should center on interventions and whether U.S. actions make situations worse.
U.S. Interventions Worsened Regional Harm
- Dave Smith lists human-rights abuses across the region to show hypocrisy in U.S. moralizing.
- He argues U.S. interventions often exacerbated those countries' worst outcomes.