Friday, liberal TV show host Bill Maher used the “N-word” on this week’s episode of his HBO show “Real Time” during an interview with Senator Ben Sasse.
During the interview, Maher jokes about visiting Nebraska more. Sasse says to Maher:
“You’re welcome. We’d love to have you work in the fields with us.”
Bill Maher responded:
“Senator . . . Work in the fields? I’m a house n*gga.”
Watch the clip below:
ICYMI: @billmaher says the ‘N-word’ on his show with guest @BenSasse: pic.twitter.com/xu6XStivqk
— Carter (@OperativeCarter) June 3, 2017
Do you disavow @BenSasse? Do you? Or are you gonna be a total scrub and fink out on condemning him for his foul behavior? https://t.co/NS8vOWcToU
— Carter (@OperativeCarter) June 3, 2017
Republican #NeverTrump Senator Ben Sasse laughed at the joke.
The controversial remarks blew up over night.
Ben Sasse tweeted out a response early this morning.
Am walking off a redeye from LAX.
3 reflections on @billmaher
1. I’m a 1st Amendment absolutist. Comedians get latitude to cross hard lines.— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 3, 2017
Am walking off a redeye from LAX.
3 reflections on @billmaher
1. I’m a 1st Amendment absolutist. Comedians get latitude to cross hard lines.
2. But free speech comes with a responsibility to speak up when folks use that word. Me just cringing last night wasn’t good enough.
(2of4?) https://t.co/e4Bw8s8tV2— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 3, 2017
2. But free speech comes with a responsibility to speak up when folks use that word. Me just cringing last night wasn’t good enough.
(2of4?)
3. Here’s what I wish I’d been quick enough to say in the moment: “Hold up, why would you think it’s OK to use that word?…
(3of4?) https://t.co/mQL6wMEd7W— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 3, 2017
3. Here’s what I wish I’d been quick enough to say in the moment: “Hold up, why would you think it’s OK to use that word?…
(4of4)
"…The history of the n-word is an attack on universal human dignity. It’s therefore an attack on the American Creed. Don't use it.” https://t.co/kEZm5vPFHK— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) June 3, 2017
(4of4)
“…The history of the n-word is an attack on universal human dignity. It’s therefore an attack on the American Creed. Don’t use it.” https://twitter.com/BenSasse/status/870949246094258177 …
Cernovich’s reaction—
Sasse didn't show leadership. Total beta male who star f-fucked Bill Maher. Embarrassing @BenSasse.
— Mike Cernovich (@Cernovich) June 3, 2017
