Boris Johnson is facing increasing hostility from his own MPs, with Tory whips said to be discussing how to fight back if rebels trigger an all-important confidence vote.
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upon, and frankly, a concern that they will do… god knows what. YOu go out for a run in your neighborhood and you have to wonder whether that guy eyeing you on the corner is gonna be this guy,” at which point Maher made the jerk-off gesture. “Or this guy,” at which point Maher made a stabbing gesture.Maher then ran down a ton of other crime-related things you’ve probably read about, like smash and grab robberies, ‘follow home’ robberies, a rise in shoplifting.
He even trotted out the claim that stores like Walgreens pulled out of San Francisco due to shoplifting, though that claim is not supported by any actual data. In fact, city officials say that there actually hasn’t been any such problem at Walgreens and that the more likely culprit is market saturation, which didn’t stop Walgreens from muddying the waters, politically. Maher argued that these are examples of a breakdown of some sort in society where “there’s no lines anymore,” and of course on example of this was the attack on Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl by a Trump-supporting rapper.
And after running down other examples of things he’s worried about, Maher said that Democrats need to acknowledge these things instead of, in his view, ignoring them. Especially because Donald Trump made crime a huge part of his platform — though Trump was lying about that, in case people forgot.You can watch the whole thing above. But if you want to read more about the, yes, real rise in recent crime but also the context, go here.
Boris Johnson is facing increasing hostility from his own MPs, with Tory whips said to be discussing how to fight back if rebels trigger an all-important confidence vote.
The latest “New Rules” editorial at the beginning of Bill Maher‘s late-night Friday talk show is drawing a lot of attention online on Saturday morning.
the overwhelming majority of terrorist violence in American is committed by right wingers. From there Maher also noted specific policy concerns he has that Republicans staunchly oppose, like doing something about climate change. This brought him to Elon Musk’s transparently distractive claim this week that he is going to start voting Republican.
Bill Maher touched one of society’s third rails tonight on his HBO show Real Time, taking on the rise of the LGBTQ community in his “New Rules” editorial at the end of the show.
Bill Maher can’t understand what has happened to the world he once knew, as he lamented during Friday’s Real Time on HBO.
getting canned from the series. And how he’s fighting back in the press, posting an open letter defending his actions, positioning himself as “collateral damage,” a victim of “cancel culture” run amok in Hollywood.First, though, let’s catch up with a couple of other men of a certain age who’ve recently landed in hot water — like 71-year-old Bill Murray, who last month got tossed from the set of “Being Mortal,” Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut, after complaints of “inappropriate behavior,” which reportedly included teasing female co-stars, getting flirtatiously “touchy” and pulling on at least one actress’ ponytail. There’s also the case of former child star Fred Savage, who is only 45 but who started acting when he was 11, giving him 34 years in the business.
living. Until you’re born you’re not living.
didn’t have a good time.”The host began with a Mother’s Day salute, and then argued that social media companies shouldn’t have to pose as our parents online. “Let’s pause and take a moment to think about how your mother was always there for you, looking after you and keeping you safe — and then realize, That’s not Twitter’s job! Keeping you safe and sorting out the lies from the truth, that’s your job.”Maher acknowledged the challenges of the social media age. “Do lies spread faster than they used to? Of course, but so can the truth,” he said.
Abortion is certainly no laughing matter, which makes it a delicate dance for a topical comedian to broach. Bill Maher worked both sides of the street on Friday night’s Real Time on HBO, starting with a few quips and then embarking on a serious discussion on the ultra-sensitive issue.
EXCLUSIVE: Oscar nominee Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything) will star with Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey in comedy Maria, we can reveal.
Bill Murray is speaking out for the first time about the alleged incident that halted production of During an interview with CNBC, the 71-year-old actor reflected on the complaint made about his behavior on set, that led to the film’s production being shut down. “I had a difference of opinion with a woman I'm working with,” he said on Saturday. “I did something I thought was funny and it wasn’t taken that way.
Breaking his silence. After Bill Murray’s forthcoming film Being Mortal was suspended amid allegations surrounding his behavior, he has since spoken out about his actions.
Bill Murray has spoken about recent allegations of inappropriate behaviour that saw production on Being Mortal suspended indefinitely.Being Mortal is Aziz Ansari’s directorial debut and a complaint against Murray was filed last month, with Searchlight Pictures immediately investigating. In a letter to cast and crew, they wrote: “After reviewing the circumstances, it has been decided that production cannot continue at this time,” with no other information given.“I had a difference of opinion with a woman I’m working with. I did something I thought was funny, and it wasn’t taken that way,” Murray explained to CNBC about the incident.
Bill Murray had a lot to say about those “inappropriate behavior” allegations on the set of Being Mortal.
dog that can’t learn anymore. I don’t want to be that sad dog and I have no intention of it.”Searchlight Pictures has confirmed production was suspended but has so far declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing inquiry.
Bill Murray made headlines when the movie he was shooting, the Aziz Ansari-directed “Being Mortal”, suspended production due to a complaint about the “Saturday Night Live” alum’s “inappropriate behaviour” on the set.
J. Kim Murphy Bill Murray has offered his first statement on the suspension of production on “Being Mortal,” which Searchlight Pictures deemed necessary after investigating complaints of inappropriate behavior against the actor.Murray shared his comments during an interview on CNBC Television at the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting in Omaha, Neb.