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Comedian: Use of ‘n’ word inexcusable

Why is television political comedian Bill Maher getting a pass on his racist comment, in which he jokingly used the “n” word on his live show?

Because he’s so witty? Because every one knows it was a joke? Because he is above the rules in today’s America? I hope every advertiser drops him, he’s out of work and a distant memory.

Maher is a hypocrite. I wonder what he’s really like off the air. Makes you wonder.

This story was originally published June 8, 2017 at 9:10 AM with the headline "Comedian: Use of ‘n’ word inexcusable."

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