Guys like this are why I make a point to remember that it's not really the Reps as a whole who are the enemy.. it's a certain faction within them who are. The more reasonable Reps are certainly guilty of letting them get so strong because it helped them win... but that's a different sin.
The Republican party sold their souls for the purpose of packing the courts with federalist society ultra fringe conservatives. Now they are the Trump party of hate and ugly
@Jim Alley Guess you're not very amenable to the view that looks obvious to me, that there is a uni-party seeking enemies to do war with--Syria, for example--and cheaper workers to fill job openings with. Therefore we have to have an America First movement to establish the zone of influence, that we shouldn't entangle abroad like the majority of seated Dems and repubs want to, and that we should not let foreign nationals implement an expansionist agenda into our country.
why? he's a disingenuous twat like the rest. he says "we erode", only one person is eroding. he has no spine like the rest of them. China is an economic threat not a security threat, what an awful deflection
Imagine if any republican would stand up to Trump and tell him that enough is enough and that he cannot continue to slander our intelligence institutions.
@ME M III you mean another massive tax break for the richest of the rich? The made up imaginary crisis in the southern border for a wall you screamed from the top of your longs Mexico was paying for? For Trump siding with Putin over our own agencies? I'm not surprised you still support Trump since you of course believe in alternative truths and or as the other nut job believes that truth is not truth. I'm convinced that if Trump flew the Russian flag in the white house tomorrow you would excuse that too. BTW - What do you think about Trump's organization hiring illegal agents and going as far as getting them fake documents. Go and listen to Hannity and you'll be happier. I know it hurts to admit but Trump inherited a thriving economy and a much better health plan that was ever in place which of course he is trying to destroy.
@Denam I agree it's not his fault. As he said, he reps a 50/50 district that's part urban and part rural. He's got a lot of interests to deal with -- and technically I guess he should try to represent them all pretty well. It's kind of his job to do that as a congressman.
@Bubbles McGee If you get out of your bubble, Bubbles! Only need to tally up the Grand Jury indictments, and convictions, and guilty pleas. Are you getting any of this on the Russian TV news?
@Bubbles McGee How do you know what they found when the investigation is ongoing? What investigation EVER releases evidence prior to completing the investigation? FTR, Watergate took two years and it was about a break-in. This involves a hostile foreign nation and international witnesses.
Wow Bill, Great Guest,... perfect to have on the show,... 2 minutes in and I'm amazed that no one else is asking this specific Congressman for his input. Thank you for posting, as SLING is no longer offering HBO...Ugh!
@@JoeyFiveandDimes The reason he's a Republican is because you can't move up in the intelligence agencies if you're not. The GOP Hawks have long ago taken that territory, as if you're disloyal if you're a Democrat. That's why I don't like him. I believe he always had political aspirations and that colored his service. I despise people with a calculated, self serving, hidden agenda.
celticman …….. Yes, I understand that . Curious that it was Democratic President FDRoosevelt that initiated the OSS, and Democratic President Truman that continued it as the CIA . It was the conservative, Republican Dulles brothers that corrupted the Agency .
@@JoeyFiveandDimes Yeah, good points. I'm just so disgusted with "The Emperor's new clothes" shit going on. I can't understand why something hasn't been done by now!
Straight up intelligent man. No matter dem or rep, this guy's a great American devoting his life to his country. Texas is lucky to have him represent in Congress. Will Hurd 2020.
@carli max Well the dude barely got chances to speak with Bill always interrupting him. I don't normally mind Bill's desire to constantly butt in but my god. If you are challenging a guy on his beliefs or politics let the man defend himself.
You are all part of the divisiveness in this country, and I'm guessing you blame Trump and southern/old ppl for being divisive while you engage in this. He answered the questions. He's voted with Trump on things and voted against Trump on things. That's the I agree/disagree thing he was saying. He supported Beto. He isn't afraid to call the shit Trump does dangerous and ineffective. This is the type of experienced and respectful politician we need in this country. Not the Billionaires, SJWs, Right Wing lunatics.
Alex Walker …… No, Hurd is an equivocator that would like to continue having a very well paying job without doing much, staying on the sidelines, and agreeing with whoever are the 'winners' at any particular moment . Thomas Paine called this type, " ….summer soldiers and sunshine patriots ".
@Mike Beglin What's an example of that? I don't know this guy but I get the impression that he doesn't blindly vote with Trump on everything, he isnt afraid to call Trump an idiot, and he supports progressive politicians.
I am in his district and all the roads are shit. Ppl die daily literally bc it's that bad. Yet it's a district full of oil money. Why is he on. No new ideas never heard a peep about him at all. They had 3 branches of government and it was tax breaks they passed
The roads are mostly built and maintained by the state or counties or cities. Blame your totally Republican ruled state government, which has been happily under the control of the oil industry for decades.
Can't blame him for that. Unsustainable high population growth due to excessive immigration will mess up your roads, lead to housing shortages and will eventually bankrupt you. It will also keep wages down. California has a shortage of 4 million houses and a population of nearly 40 million due to crazy stupid immigration levels especially illegal immigration. JESUS 40 million!!!!!. Seriously though america is getting overpopulated. No joke.
So what if he's not an arsonist burning bridges? There are lots of Rep apparatchiks who like to call people RINOs, so it makes sense that he chooses his words very carefully to not ruffle feathers.
Replying in the second person ("you")? New to English (ESL)? "Torching" fat-donnie? No, first he needs yooooge liposuction, then filleting, then broiling..
Hurd would be a great national candidate for the GOP but he's way out of step with the populist, paleoconservative center of gravity with the modern Republican voter base. The future of the Republican Party is decades worth of Trump clones.
Holy shit! This man has a stellar resume. A Republican that makes some brilliant points instead of spewing empty talking points is a Republican I can get behind.
Believing in limited government is the core base of a republican. Wanting a bigger more centralized government is the core base of a democrat. We have forgotten this, because for years we have concentrated on polarizing social issues more than governance. And because the media, whatever "side" it may be on, likes a click baiting narratives, which you're not going to get with reasonable people, so they highlight the extremist of the "opposing" side.
@@nerdanalog1707 That's a very simplistic view of the roles of our two party system that is itself colored by "clickbaiting narratives." Democrats aren't afraid of having a big government, that's true, but it's hardly the underpinning ideology of the party. And Republicans, while I admit they stoke the fires of fear and ignorance about "big government" and the dreaded "socialism," if you look at their record (which is really the only place a reasonable person should look) they are just as "big government" as their democratic counterparts. And while it's true that both the liberal media and the conservative media tend to focus on the extremism of the other side, that decision is actually warranted on the liberal media's side, as Republicans are, in actuality, an extremist group with a cult-like following. There are more republicans in congress who believe that they were personally anointed by god to pursue some kind of crusade, than there are Republicans in congress who believe that climate change is real... and if that doesn't speak to what the reality of what the republican party has become, then look to your president.
@@TheBrothergreen No, republicans are not an extremist group with a cult-like following. That is simplistic and false. And I wasn't simplifying the only 2 real parties that exist in the US, I'm just stating what their principles are at their core. If you are really into politics, that is what will determine your choice of which party to enter in. Then comes the rest, and within both parties there can be debates on how to obtain bigger or lesser government. Unfortunately, from what I understand, both parties are compromised and being bought off by lobbies and thus controlled by big companies. What both parties say, and how they tie it up in a bow for their electors doesn't matter. It is what they actually do that matters. Since the parties are both bought by the same companies, things won't really change, and the losers are still the American people.
Funny, you telling him to grow a pair, behind a computer screen, when he was a CIA under-cover operative. What's the ballsiest thing you have ever done out of curiosity?
@@dbc1dc First of all, aren't you also giving opinions from behind a computer screen? So maybe don't use the medium as rebuttal,.. hypocrite. As for grow a pair, he could kill 12 terrorists with his bare hands and I'd still tell him to "grow a pair" in this context, which if you aren't smart enough to figure out, is a political one. He an be the toughest guy in the world physically, but when it comes to politics, he's just as weak of character as all the politicians you no doubt criticise from behind the security of your computer screen.
Don't ask this guy why he's not a Democrat. We need more people like him among the Republicans. And we also need a little more Republican views among the Democrats. Strength resides in unity, not division.
Both parties are already very similar in the political spectrum, however we are led to believe that they are somehow very different. An incredibly diverse set if ideas exist beyond these two parties. What we need are third and forth parties participating in the general election. And "unity" simply means, "Agree with me." Unity is great when you are the one who has popular support and is in power, but obliterates opposition -- opposition which is essential to democracy.
I appreciate Will mentioning that we should be talking about the things that unify us, and I'm sad that neither Bill or the audience applauded him for that.
Mr. Maher was swift and correct with his words to this man. This man might be saying these things in order to stay close-in to the GOP...keep the enemy close...?
I’m just amazed at the gymnastics he underwent to avoid saying anything negative about trump. Very well versed. He answered questions, And dodged some that actually matter, Like “Why do you go out of your way to align with trump!?”
Bill, Bill, Bill, why is it that when you get a sane Republican on, you feel the need to practically attack them? You threw softballs at Steve fucking Bannon for Christ’s sake. Let the man talk.
If it weren't for Bill Maher, many people wouldn't be seeing a reasonable face representing republicans---they are out there----& building bridges & HAVING DIALOGUE is far more important than continual mocking without an opportunity for retort.
He has the best deal for border security period that I've read... Trumps wall costs $25M per mile.. To secure it with technology and agents, $1B TOTAL... Not $5.75B and then $25B more and then $31M a year to maintain!!
@ME M III that is exactly what the idiot in the Oval Office thinks. He has already been offered the entire 5.7 to be used for border security and turned it down.
His best answer would be, “its hard to defend Republicanism at present, but I am here to help make the Republican Party what it should be, not what it is at the moment. My aim is to make the Republican Party better, and that has to be a good thing.”
The Popeye's thing is getting a reaction on Twitter. God that site is such a dumpster fire. People really don't know what racist means anymore. Sheesh.
@@omgtkseth Edit: I gave your comment a like because at least you didn't scream at me. That's rare for a youtube comment lol 😁 A few points: 1) I'm Indian and people make 7-11 jokes or all Indians are doctor jokes all the time. Should I get angry every time I hear someone, who I know is not racist, make such a joke? 2) Stereotypes exist because there's a degree of truth to it. Is it completely fair? No. 3) Is it Maher's responsibility if right-wing nutjobs aren't bright enough to understand stereotype-based humour? That's a bad burden to put on someone. 4) Who decides this hierarchy of joke telling? Maher has not suffered and so cannot make black jokes. He's half-Jewish. Can he get offended if someone makes a Jewish stereotype joke? Millions of Jews have been killed and millions of black people have been enslaved. Which of these two groups can make jokes about the other? If we start assigning joke "quotas" to people based on the perceived (or real) hierarchy of their oppression, where does it end?
I was recently accused of being a racist by a young woman. She wouldn't say "hello" to me. I asked her where she was from. I think she lost her job at Dunkin Donuts.
Left or Right have to give this man credit and his due for his service. Instead of applauding his references, to me seems impressive, Bill seems he has to try and be cute and insult him because he is a Republican. I believe Mr. Hurd showed real class he continued on and ignored the stupid comment. Even though Maher continually tried to belittle the fact that he is a republican, Mr. Hurd continued to talk about the real problems instead of bashing the president. Bill as long as you continue to help stir shit America is gonna stink. Instead of trying to impress people into thinking you are smarter than you are, let you guest actually speak!
One of the reasons that unemployment is low is because of the fact that a lot of people who could work under the daca program cannot not work based on national laws thus they’re not even considered for the pole.
I understand why Will Hurd is not willing to answer the questions directly, fearing backlash from his supporters and party. But if your party and supports are completely against what you feel or want to stand for, you should seriously re-evaluate why you are even representing THEM.
It does not make sense to be Republican anmyore. We can argue all night and day if it ever made sense, but there is no question that being Republican has become totally indefensible. The Republican party has totally gone off the rails.
@@markg8022 I don't even know? he could have said any random fast food chain the joke was him collecting information in back alleys. But if you mention anything chicken related with a black guy these people will freak out cus they're actually racist.
> *Despised gay neighbours adopt a huge Mastiff, capable of tearing a man apart and get praise for how fierce it is* > *Other neighbour runs to the adoption center in complete state of jealousy and gets a Chihuahua, cute, but only capable of barking at a man, which becomes the ridicule of the neighbourhood* _____________________________ China and Russia vs the U.S.A everyone.
This interview is more timely than ever, as Rep. Hurd will not run for re-election. It is just too difficult for Hurd to stomach Pres Trump and the current GOP.
I'm a business owner, when I hire someone, as per the IRS' rules I'm not able to verify someones ID's. So if any illegal person wants to get hired they can simply provide a fake ID and I can' t verify it. If the gov't wanted to stop illegal immigration they could make the hiring process verifiable.
This whole "we can't focus on what divides us, but rather what unites us" argument doesn't exactly work when what divides us isn't politics, but one side seeing the other as less than human.
Guys like this are why I make a point to remember that it's not really the Reps as a whole who are the enemy.. it's a certain faction within them who are. The more reasonable Reps are certainly guilty of letting them get so strong because it helped them win... but that's a different sin.
Conservatives
That's the problem
The Republican party sold their souls for the purpose of packing the courts with federalist society ultra fringe conservatives. Now they are the Trump party of hate and ugly
New Message ...a conservative democrat is still a conservative...
Jim Alley ... little of america can be said to be a democracy. the reich wing hijacked that shit sometime ago...
your sentiment is nice though....
@Jim Alley Guess you're not very amenable to the view that looks obvious to me, that there is a uni-party seeking enemies to do war with--Syria, for example--and cheaper workers to fill job openings with. Therefore we have to have an America First movement to establish the zone of influence, that we shouldn't entangle abroad like the majority of seated Dems and repubs want to, and that we should not let foreign nationals implement an expansionist agenda into our country.
Let the man talk, Bill. Stop constantly interrupting like Jimmy Fallon.
why? he's a disingenuous twat like the rest. he says "we erode", only one person is eroding. he has no spine like the rest of them. China is an economic threat not a security threat, what an awful deflection
If Bill talked less, he wouldn't blurt out racist things. 4:18
@@lbmclean China is not a security threat? Did youlearn that from CNN?
Fallon is such a cunt
I agree but I think Bill is so eager to get to why Rep. Hurd is not speaking up more he forgets to let the man talk.
Imagine if any republican would stand up to Trump and tell him that enough is enough and that he cannot continue to slander our intelligence institutions.
@ME M III you mean another massive tax break for the richest of the rich? The made up imaginary crisis in the southern border for a wall you screamed from the top of your longs Mexico was paying for? For Trump siding with Putin over our own agencies? I'm not surprised you still support Trump since you of course believe in alternative truths and or as the other nut job believes that truth is not truth.
I'm convinced that if Trump flew the Russian flag in the white house tomorrow you would excuse that too.
BTW - What do you think about Trump's organization hiring illegal agents and going as far as getting them fake documents.
Go and listen to Hannity and you'll be happier.
I know it hurts to admit but Trump inherited a thriving economy and a much better health plan that was ever in place which of course he is trying to destroy.
Not the worst Republican that's for sure
@Denam I agree it's not his fault. As he said, he reps a 50/50 district that's part urban and part rural. He's got a lot of interests to deal with -- and technically I guess he should try to represent them all pretty well. It's kind of his job to do that as a congressman.
he is spineless
Yes, he's one of the least stinky cow pies in the pasture.
he still puts the party before country, so the core Republican "values" are still there
People forget that congressmen and congresswomen represent their districts' constituents, not the entire country.
"911, what's your emergency?"
"I had 2 years to start building a wall but never got around to it."
Always like your comments Frankie. Like your pic too!👍
@Bubbles McGee If you get out of your bubble, Bubbles!
Only need to tally up the Grand Jury indictments, and convictions, and guilty pleas.
Are you getting any of this on the Russian TV news?
@Bubbles McGee and your and ignorant lil bitch what's yo point
@Bubbles McGee How do you know what they found when the investigation is ongoing? What investigation EVER releases evidence prior to completing the investigation? FTR, Watergate took two years and it was about a break-in. This involves a hostile foreign nation and international witnesses.
@@ve-a-chingartu-madre31 Something impossible for your simple mind to understand
Wow Bill, Great Guest,... perfect to have on the show,... 2 minutes in and I'm amazed that no one else is asking this specific Congressman for his input. Thank you for posting, as SLING is no longer offering HBO...Ugh!
wtf are you talking about he barely answered a single question.
This guy Will Hurd is no dummie, but COME ON ! He had no good answer as to WHY he is a Republican . NONE !
@@JoeyFiveandDimes The reason he's a Republican is because you can't move up in the intelligence agencies if you're not.
The GOP Hawks have long ago taken that territory, as if you're disloyal if you're a Democrat.
That's why I don't like him.
I believe he always had political aspirations and that colored his service. I despise people with a calculated, self serving, hidden agenda.
celticman …….. Yes, I understand that . Curious that it was Democratic President FDRoosevelt that initiated the OSS, and Democratic President Truman that continued it as the CIA . It was the conservative, Republican Dulles brothers that corrupted the Agency .
@@JoeyFiveandDimes Yeah, good points. I'm just so disgusted with "The Emperor's new clothes" shit going on. I can't understand why something hasn't been done by now!
Seems like a good, reasonable guy. We could use more of him .
Straight up intelligent man. No matter dem or rep, this guy's a great American devoting his life to his country. Texas is lucky to have him represent in Congress. Will Hurd 2020.
Meh, identity politics. I can see why Bill was questioning as to why this guy is a Republican.
Apparently, black people are ONLY allowed to be Liberals in Bill's universe.
Kidsinamerica It wasn’t his color that Bill was making an issue of, it was where he seemed to stand on most issues.
I got more of an issue that Bill had an issue with the fact as a former CIA agent he supported Trump than as a black person.
In the end, he came off as a bit of a weasel. All the reasons he was a republican don't exist in the party he's a part of.
Jac Citera If he really had balls he’d stand up to his own party.
How can he be a “proud republican” right now?
I agree, Jac, Terry Davis wouldn't exactly be pleased.
He wants Roe v Wad overturned. He's in the right party.
They never answer the question I really want answered. What the heck did he hear?
@carli max Well the dude barely got chances to speak with Bill always interrupting him. I don't normally mind Bill's desire to constantly butt in but my god. If you are challenging a guy on his beliefs or politics let the man defend himself.
Baanth ……. Bill only interrupted when Hurd tried to weasel or give some shitass cliché we've all heard before .
You are all part of the divisiveness in this country, and I'm guessing you blame Trump and southern/old ppl for being divisive while you engage in this. He answered the questions. He's voted with Trump on things and voted against Trump on things. That's the I agree/disagree thing he was saying. He supported Beto. He isn't afraid to call the shit Trump does dangerous and ineffective. This is the type of experienced and respectful politician we need in this country. Not the Billionaires, SJWs, Right Wing lunatics.
Alex Walker …… No, Hurd is an equivocator that would like to continue having a very well paying job without doing much, staying on the sidelines, and agreeing with whoever are the 'winners' at any particular moment . Thomas Paine called this type, " ….summer soldiers and sunshine patriots ".
@Mike Beglin What's an example of that? I don't know this guy but I get the impression that he doesn't blindly vote with Trump on everything, he isnt afraid to call Trump an idiot, and he supports progressive politicians.
I am in his district and all the roads are shit. Ppl die daily literally bc it's that bad. Yet it's a district full of oil money. Why is he on. No new ideas never heard a peep about him at all. They had 3 branches of government and it was tax breaks they passed
The roads are mostly built and maintained by the state or counties or cities. Blame your totally Republican ruled state government, which has been happily under the control of the oil industry for decades.
Can't blame him for that. Unsustainable high population growth due to excessive immigration will mess up your roads, lead to housing shortages and will eventually bankrupt you. It will also keep wages down.
California has a shortage of 4 million houses and a population of nearly 40 million due to crazy stupid immigration levels especially illegal immigration. JESUS 40 million!!!!!.
Seriously though america is getting overpopulated. No joke.
I wouldn’t believe this comment completely. I live in this same district and they are building new roads.
Very well spoken gentleman who seems a good man; we need more like him regardless of party affiliation.
Some great non-answers!
5 minutes of dancing
Ikr?I noticed just the same,he dodged every question with a great comment.
So what if he's not an arsonist burning bridges? There are lots of Rep apparatchiks who like to call people RINOs, so it makes sense that he chooses his words very carefully to not ruffle feathers.
Replying in the second person ("you")? New to English (ESL)?
"Torching" fat-donnie? No, first he needs yooooge liposuction, then filleting, then broiling..
Thank you Rep. Hurd for being a real Republican! That's coming from a progressive!!
The republicans need to run this guy.
Why ? So the democrats can call him a race traitor, coconut, or some other racist shit the democrats call minorites if theyre republicans
Hurd would be a great national candidate for the GOP but he's way out of step with the populist, paleoconservative center of gravity with the modern Republican voter base. The future of the Republican Party is decades worth of Trump clones.
*Make America Great Again Impeach Donald J Trump and Mike Pence from Office*
Bill Maher. Thank you. Great interview 🙏🏽
Holy shit! This man has a stellar resume. A Republican that makes some brilliant points instead of spewing empty talking points is a Republican I can get behind.
Thank you Bill Maher!
he is more democrat than republican...and hopefully he can help change from within.
Not really. He was blatantly lying saying the right wing talking points.
He's a coward just like all the rest of the Republicans. He's clearly afraid to even mention Trump by name with any criticisms.
Believing in limited government is the core base of a republican. Wanting a bigger more centralized government is the core base of a democrat. We have forgotten this, because for years we have concentrated on polarizing social issues more than governance. And because the media, whatever "side" it may be on, likes a click baiting narratives, which you're not going to get with reasonable people, so they highlight the extremist of the "opposing" side.
@@nerdanalog1707 That's a very simplistic view of the roles of our two party system that is itself colored by "clickbaiting narratives."
Democrats aren't afraid of having a big government, that's true, but it's hardly the underpinning ideology of the party.
And Republicans, while I admit they stoke the fires of fear and ignorance about "big government" and the dreaded "socialism," if you look at their record (which is really the only place a reasonable person should look) they are just as "big government" as their democratic counterparts.
And while it's true that both the liberal media and the conservative media tend to focus on the extremism of the other side, that decision is actually warranted on the liberal media's side, as Republicans are, in actuality, an extremist group with a cult-like following. There are more republicans in congress who believe that they were personally anointed by god to pursue some kind of crusade, than there are Republicans in congress who believe that climate change is real... and if that doesn't speak to what the reality of what the republican party has become, then look to your president.
@@TheBrothergreen No, republicans are not an extremist group with a cult-like following. That is simplistic and false.
And I wasn't simplifying the only 2 real parties that exist in the US, I'm just stating what their principles are at their core. If you are really into politics, that is what will determine your choice of which party to enter in. Then comes the rest, and within both parties there can be debates on how to obtain bigger or lesser government.
Unfortunately, from what I understand, both parties are compromised and being bought off by lobbies and thus controlled by big companies.
What both parties say, and how they tie it up in a bow for their electors doesn't matter. It is what they actually do that matters. Since the parties are both bought by the same companies, things won't really change, and the losers are still the American people.
Maher asks a direct question --> Hurd gives a soft political deflection
Hurd's in a 50/50 district. Grow a pair!
Funny, you telling him to grow a pair, behind a computer screen, when he was a CIA under-cover operative. What's the ballsiest thing you have ever done out of curiosity?
@@dbc1dc First of all, aren't you also giving opinions from behind a computer screen?
So maybe don't use the medium as rebuttal,.. hypocrite.
As for grow a pair, he could kill 12 terrorists with his bare hands and I'd still tell him to "grow a pair" in this context, which if you aren't smart enough to figure out, is a political one. He an be the toughest guy in the world physically, but when it comes to politics, he's just as weak of character as all the politicians you no doubt criticise from behind the security of your computer screen.
Don't ask this guy why he's not a Democrat. We need more people like him among the Republicans. And we also need a little more Republican views among the Democrats.
Strength resides in unity, not division.
Both parties are already very similar in the political spectrum, however we are led to believe that they are somehow very different. An incredibly diverse set if ideas exist beyond these two parties. What we need are third and forth parties participating in the general election.
And "unity" simply means, "Agree with me." Unity is great when you are the one who has popular support and is in power, but obliterates opposition -- opposition which is essential to democracy.
Why doesn’t anybody talk about Green Card backlog for legal immigrants, we are contributing to USA too 😳
I appreciate Will mentioning that we should be talking about the things that unify us, and I'm sad that neither Bill or the audience applauded him for that.
Bill, let the man answer your questions.
That's a republican I'd vote for! A breath of fresh air to hear someone with integrity from that side of the political spectrum.
Watching live I thought Popeyes was the first fast food that came to his mind. Doesn’t the fact that we know Bill isn’t racists mean anything? HELLO!
Bill Mahrtyr! You will respect Mr. William Hurd 2024
Great interview.
This guy needs to run for president
Your wish had been granted!
Hurd has the profound and patriotic courage to speak out almost loud enough to be heard.
Let the man speak Bill! He has a lot to say, Dammit!! I want to hear it!!
Great interview!
"I'm not being snarky," snarked Maher.
4:30 Popeye's Chicken
But most his jokes are racist when he speaks to blacks... house nejjer and many more...it was subconscious racism.....come to the surface...
He is a conservative hero!
Popeyes?? Good god, c'mon now. Also, let the guy speak.
We in Nova Scotia we have Jamaicans seasonally to pick f’n strawberry’s for gripes sakes!
I think everyone is really tired of politicians always qualifying every answer the give.
so im here for some intelligent popeyes chicken.
Mr. Maher was swift and correct with his words to this man.
This man might be saying these things in order to stay close-in to the GOP...keep the enemy close...?
Speakin real shit
First sensible Republican I've seen in a very long time.
Lmao i thought the title was a question and when i watched the video ,it was a great answer .
That's the most well-spoken, rational Republican I've ever seen. He should be a Libertarian.
Classic Republican.
I like this guy !
I’m just amazed at the gymnastics he underwent to avoid saying anything negative about trump.
Very well versed.
He answered questions,
And dodged some that actually matter,
Like “Why do you go out of your way to align with trump!?”
It’s equally amazing the lack of mass all those words had.
@6:51 that question deserves a one-word answer,
the obvious and whole-hearted *YES.*
He is an enabler. Traitor by association.
You're fucking nuts
Fascist collaborators don't do very well at the end .
Let the man talk
I'm white and have a Churches and a Popeyes near by. Should I be afraid or something ?
Bill, Bill, Bill, why is it that when you get a sane Republican on, you feel the need to practically attack them? You threw softballs at Steve fucking Bannon for Christ’s sake. Let the man talk.
YOU ARE SO FUNNY! ALOHA FROM HAWAII!
This guy had some good points but he's lacking the balls.
Hes a politician giving politician answers. Nothing new.
I’m glad he’s a republican. That party needs more people like this. Bill, don’t attack and interrupt him, you do yourself a disservice when you do!
This guy makes perfect sense. How the hell can he be a Republican?!?
They don’t do that either-truth
If it weren't for Bill Maher, many people wouldn't be seeing a reasonable face representing republicans---they are out there----& building bridges & HAVING DIALOGUE is far more important than continual mocking without an opportunity for retort.
Why are we even still debating this? Get rid of this traitor now!
People are going after Maher for that "Popeye's Chicken" comment, saying it was racist.
"Isn't the biggest security threat to America the president of the United States?" So true.
How is a question true?
@@hypekiller5924 because it was a rhetorical question. The answer is implied in how he asked it.
Oh wow: "i agree when i agree, i disagree when i disagree" That some high level shit right there!
He has the best deal for border security period that I've read... Trumps wall costs $25M per mile.. To secure it with technology and agents, $1B TOTAL... Not $5.75B and then $25B more and then $31M a year to maintain!!
I'm glad he put to bed that stupid stat of "you voted with the president 90% of the time"
The wall won't be built
... and it should not be!
wow. another Russian trying to pose as an american @ME M III
you're right, Russian economy is ass@ME M III
@ME M III that is exactly what the idiot in the Oval Office thinks. He has already been offered the entire 5.7 to be used for border security and turned it down.
Gee by the popeyes chicken? What a racist insult to the guest who put his ass on the line to protect our Nation.
It's a joke, not a dick. Don't take it so hard.
How was it racist or an insult?
"limited government" is a Republiklan code word for "we don't want federal government to help poor people and hold monopolies accountable".
His best answer would be, “its hard to defend Republicanism at present, but I am here to help make the Republican Party what it should be, not what it is at the moment. My aim is to make the Republican Party better, and that has to be a good thing.”
Why don’t we just get along love each other and stop gossiping !
What the heck is he doing in the Republic Party?!!
"I'm a proud Republican but I try to talk about things that make sense..."
Bill interrupted him about 5 times more than he interrupted Anne Coulter.
I like this guy
The Popeye's thing is getting a reaction on Twitter. God that site is such a dumpster fire. People really don't know what racist means anymore. Sheesh.
@@omgtkseth
Edit: I gave your comment a like because at least you didn't scream at me. That's rare for a youtube comment lol 😁
A few points:
1) I'm Indian and people make 7-11 jokes or all Indians are doctor jokes all the time. Should I get angry every time I hear someone, who I know is not racist, make such a joke?
2) Stereotypes exist because there's a degree of truth to it. Is it completely fair? No.
3) Is it Maher's responsibility if right-wing nutjobs aren't bright enough to understand stereotype-based humour? That's a bad burden to put on someone.
4) Who decides this hierarchy of joke telling? Maher has not suffered and so cannot make black jokes. He's half-Jewish. Can he get offended if someone makes a Jewish stereotype joke? Millions of Jews have been killed and millions of black people have been enslaved. Which of these two groups can make jokes about the other? If we start assigning joke "quotas" to people based on the perceived (or real) hierarchy of their oppression, where does it end?
Yeah I don’t get why it is racist also. Man this country is so pc that I want to leave And never think about it again.
People get off on being offended nowadays, unfortunately.
I was recently accused of being a racist by a young woman. She wouldn't say "hello" to me. I asked her where she was from.
I think she lost her job at Dunkin Donuts.
@@omgtkseth beans? Tacos is the better joke. Who stops to eat beans...and not tacos.
Left or Right have to give this man credit and his due for his service. Instead of applauding his references, to me seems impressive, Bill seems he has to try and be cute and insult him because he is a Republican. I believe Mr. Hurd showed real class he continued on and ignored the stupid comment. Even though Maher continually tried to belittle the fact that he is a republican, Mr. Hurd continued to talk about the real problems instead of bashing the president. Bill as long as you continue to help stir shit America is gonna stink. Instead of trying to impress people into thinking you are smarter than you are, let you guest actually speak!
One of the reasons that unemployment is low is because of the fact that a lot of people who could work under the daca program cannot not work based on national laws thus they’re not even considered for the pole.
I understand why Will Hurd is not willing to answer the questions directly, fearing backlash from his supporters and party. But if your party and supports are completely against what you feel or want to stand for, you should seriously re-evaluate why you are even representing THEM.
It does not make sense to be Republican anmyore. We can argue all night and day if it ever made sense, but there is no question that being Republican has become totally indefensible. The Republican party has totally gone off the rails.
4:25 is where the racism happens if you wanted to know.
Why is that racist?
@@markg8022 I don't even know? he could have said any random fast food chain the joke was him collecting information in back alleys. But if you mention anything chicken related with a black guy these people will freak out cus they're actually racist.
Will Hurd, undoubtedly a reasonable guy. Libs would agree?
A good Republican, a good man.
I like the cut of this guys jib. That "New Rule" drop did on Bill lol.
> *Despised gay neighbours adopt a huge Mastiff, capable of tearing a man apart and get praise for how fierce it is*
> *Other neighbour runs to the adoption center in complete state of jealousy and gets a Chihuahua, cute, but only capable of barking at a man, which becomes the ridicule of the neighbourhood*
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China and Russia vs the U.S.A everyone.
Bill really needs a podcast to talk to people, these short conversations with interruptions are not helping.
This interview is more timely than ever, as Rep. Hurd will not run for re-election.
It is just too difficult for Hurd to stomach Pres Trump and the current GOP.
The difference is in 2004 the Democratic field was shit. This time there ARE people very capable of leading this country in the race.
Build an ALLIANCE not a wall.
He's clearly Intelligent, but I can't really tell where he stands. I will have to read up on this congressman.
I'm a business owner, when I hire someone, as per the IRS' rules I'm not able to verify someones ID's. So if any illegal person wants to get hired they can simply provide a fake ID and I can' t verify it. If the gov't wanted to stop illegal immigration they could make the hiring process verifiable.
E-Verify?
It's voluntary, any employer who wants to hire an illegal immigrant simply just doesn't use it. @@donaldswamp2501
Hopefully he's an example of what Republicans will have to morph into.
Bill, lay off the guy's political affiliation... I want this guy STAYING in the Republican Party, maybe he'll nudge it in a better direction
This guy should primary Trump.
Yeah, sure. He's already too much of a wimp to blame Trump for anything by name.
This whole "we can't focus on what divides us, but rather what unites us" argument doesn't exactly work when what divides us isn't politics, but one side seeing the other as less than human.
@ 04:17 YOU ARE WELCOME!!!
...a really reasonable guy. it'd be great if more R's were like this.
Obviously this RINO has been appropriated by corporate interests! Drain the swamp of these money grabbers! Ugh!
“Russia is not a global player. They’re a regional thug.” THIS
Says immigration isn’t a problem but his district is 71% Hispanic. I wonder how it got that way?
Are you suggesting illegal immigration? Because there are other rational explanations for that percentage
Luke Javor Such as?