Bill Maher Criticizes President Biden for Outdated Remarks on Racism in America
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In a recent episode of "Gutfeld," Bill Maher, the host of "Real Time," took aim at President Biden's commencement address to Black graduates at Morehouse College, suggesting that his comments on racism in America are outdated.
During his speech at the historically Black college, Biden emphasized the need for Black students to "be 10 times better than anybody else just to get a fair shot." He also criticized Republicans for their lack of acceptance towards Black people, stating, "They don't see you in the future of America. But they're wrong."
However, Maher deemed Biden's speech as "not helpful" and questioned its relevance in the present day. Maher acknowledged the existence of racism and the need for continuous efforts to combat it, but argued that the country has made progress and is not living in the same world.
"I always keep saying, let's live in the year we're living in. We're not living in the year where you have to be '10 times better' to succeed if you're a person of color," Maher expressed. He further pointed out that in some instances, being a person of color can be advantageous. Maher believed that Biden's remarks were not conducive to addressing the issues at hand.
This is not the first time Maher has expressed his criticism towards the left and the idea of "progressophobia." In 2021, he questioned the belief that America is now more racist, sexist, or homophobic than ever before, urging people to adjust their perspective.
The episode of "Gutfeld" also saw Maher joking about Biden's age in comparison to former President Donald Trump. Maher pointed out that despite being almost the same age, Biden presents as old and ancient, contrasting it with Trump's youthful demeanor.
Bill Maher's critique of President Biden's remarks echoes his consistent position on acknowledging racial and societal progress. While recognizing the existence of racism, Maher believes that dwelling too much on the past inhibits progress towards a more inclusive society.
As the conversation surrounding these issues continues, it will be interesting to see how these conflicting viewpoints contribute to the ongoing dialogue on race in America.