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In reply to the discussion: Can someone fully explain what deep nuances and cultural references I missed in the Maher joke? [View all]bettyellen
(47,209 posts)7. But I've been told that "I don't get it" and wondering if someone could fill in the missing pieces
I thought I got it, but apparently people disagree.
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Can someone fully explain what deep nuances and cultural references I missed in the Maher joke? [View all]
bettyellen
Jun 2017
OP
I was told my list above is incomplete and would like to put it to bed?? Is anything missing?
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#3
Do you think OP realizes this is helping the president and GOP and authoritarians?
sharedvalues
Jun 2017
#26
Do you think insulting me behind my back does much for unity and solidarity with other Dems?
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#35
More distraction efforts...meanwhile,*45 attempts to relieve us of our freedoms & civil liberties..
MedusaX
Jun 2017
#5
I'll assume you're working as hard as I am to get him impeached ..... which is more respect than you
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#10
But I've been told that "I don't get it" and wondering if someone could fill in the missing pieces
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#7
I thought it was clear I understood that. Also that Trump is a bigger deal so I should STFU...
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#9
I listed that concept - and asked what else? Have seen Django and understand the concepts well.
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#12
I think what you're asking is in the context of the joke itself which wasn't really a joke..
JHan
Jun 2017
#13
The Trump phenomenon is all about identity politics, yet so many want to run away from discussing
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#14
Yep, forms of identity politics have always been a thing.. I dislike using "identity politics".
JHan
Jun 2017
#15
It wasn't that deep. Sasse made a reference to political field work and Maher, being a comic...
brush
Jun 2017
#18
He could have been a lot more relevant (instead of random edginess) by bringing up Mexicans getting
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#19
Yep, all kind of issues he could have used his platform for. He's too smart for his own self sometim
brush
Jun 2017
#22
he does hate political correctness on the left too. and he can be a dick.
pansypoo53219
Jun 2017
#24
Oh yeah, hating identity politics is a clue to his mindset. I'm not sure if to him or a persona-
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#25
Thanks but I clearly asked if there was anything ELSE, not for a deep dive into the list I made. I
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#28
No hard feeling but I've had about 6-7 lectures on the house/ field slave thing...
bettyellen
Jun 2017
#30