Staff Reports
Bill Maher recently threw a verbal grenade at CNN during a segment on his show, mocking the network’s delusional self-image as a bastion of neutrality in a sea of political bias. This comes right on the heels of Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech at the Democratic National Convention, which apparently caused CNNers to leap from their chairs in a symphony of applause, proving yet again that there’s no love quite like the left’s love for itself.
Maher tuned in for a fleeting 14 minutes of carnage and couldn’t help but notice that, while Vice President Harris delivered her address, CNN’s talking heads were engaged in a full-blown love-fest. Reportedly, it took over a quarter of an hour before the lone conservative voice, known as “Lonely Scott” Jennings, was allowed to sneak in a word. This isn’t just a case of bias; it’s more like a Castaway situation where conservatives are stranded on an island of liberalism, desperately signaling for help.
The liberal circle-jerk reached new heights, with Maher observing that the ratio of gushing liberal voices to one conservative was like 5-to-1. He didn’t mince words, suggesting that if CNN continues to present itself this way, it would be better off hiding like its ideological cousin, MSNBC. Clear comparisons to a talk show lineup featuring token conservatives suggested a lack of genuine diversity in thought, which might leave viewers wondering exactly what qualifies as “fair and balanced” in the world of CNN.
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While Kaitlan Collins, CNN’s token defender, attempted to maintain that the network features voices from both sides of the aisle, Maher seemed utterly unconvinced. With laughter erupting from Colbert’s audience just days earlier when CNN was touted as a “fair” source, it became clear that even comedians can detect the ludicrousness of such claims. Maher probed the absurdity of the situation, asking how CNN fails to see the disconnect between its self-image and what American viewers perceive.
The Media Research Center’s Brent Baker elaborated on this comedic display, highlighting that Collins, in her fervent defense of CNN, seems blissfully unaware of the overt left-wing agenda nestled within the network. When a traditionally liberal comedian like Maher calls out the bias, it signals a significant gap in understanding among the left-wing media elite. In a world where accountability and objectivity are expected, Maher’s insights are a harsh wake-up call for CNN and its loyal viewers who might just find themselves beleaguered in their information bubble.
