He did always say unfiltered things that got his viewer's wind up. Some of it is probably boredom. If I recall he was kicked from NBC? For saying it was cowardly to fire missiles from 2000 miles away but it was brave to fly a plane into a building yourself. He was always capable of rubbing fur the wrong way making an true enough if arguable point. I don't know anybody other than yourself who would describe themselves as actively progressive though I'd agree with most things that appear progressive. The odd out-of-box thing like job guarantees seem unworkable and I'd expect Maher would have a go at this? Even if it makes sense its takes too long to explain how it might work. It does not seem to be just age with him anyway, he's always been an odd bird.
Sorry, typos in last message, I was pre-coffee. I should have added this list of 14 times Maher surprised some. https://www.thewrap.com/bill-maher-comments-sparked-outrage/ My daughter likes him but she doesn't pay close attention, she thought this was the young Kelly Ann Conway.
I went looking for the video of this, but I cannot seem to find it. I'd just like to understand the context before I pass judgment, as print articles frequently (especially in these days) take humor for serious or serious out of context. The quote is pretty bad, but maybe Maher was just making an off color joke - which he has definitely done from time to time.
This is a very nice piece of liberal propaganda. He is a true master. It will not help dems to survive.