Bill Maher Calls Edward Snowden’s Words ‘Batsh*t’

Bill Maher says every time former NSA contractor Edward Snowden opens his mouth, something akin to batsh*t comes flying out. The HBO funny manwhose show has just been renewed for a 13th seasoneven went so far as to compare Snowden to Ron Paul

He reminds me a lot of [former Rep.] Ron Paul. I agree with what he says, I nod along and then he says something totally bats-, he said on Real Time with Bill Maher during an interview with author and columnist Glenn Greenwald.

As the satellite interview continued, Maher said to Greenwald, I also respect Edward Snowden, obviously this debate wouldnt be happening without Edward Snowden, but I was wondering if you agree with me that every time he opens his mouth, he also says something completely nuts.

He then cited quotes from Edward Snowden pertaining to surveillance programs being never about terrorism but about social control and diplomatic manipulation instead.

Well thats crazy, Maher said. They were about stopping terrorism, they may have gone too far, but everybody in the government isnt out to get you.

Whats nuts is the fact that you think thats nuts, Greenwald told the talk show host, adding, Hes a 29 year old, whos not a trained politician, he doesnt have aides whispering in his ear what he should say. Hes not adept at that, thats what makes him so impressive. It was an act of conscious that he stepped forward as an ordinary person.

Did you catch Bill Maher saying he thinks most everything Edward Snowden says is batsh*t? Whats your opinion on the remark? Which of the twoEdward Snowden or Bill Maherdo you think is more qualified to wear that batsh*t title?

It seems Bill Maher and Glenn Greenwald have agreed to disagree on the matteror at least thats what Maher told him they ought to do toward the end of their interview.

When he says, They know every friend youve ever discussed something with, well just have to agree to disagree on whats f-ing nuts, Maher said.

It will definitely be interesting to see how many newsworthy reactions appear as a result of this interview.

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Bill Maher Calls Edward Snowden’s Words ‘Batsh*t’