What Future Historians Say Will Shock You | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

We are currently living in a world that is one part 1984, one part Brave New World, one part Lord of the Flies, one part Fahrenheit 451 and one part Idiocracy

Future historians will observe us exactly like Alexis de Tocqueville did almost 200 years ago: “In America I saw the freest and most enlightened men, placed in the happiest circumstances which the world affords: it seemed to me as if a cloud habitually hung upon their brow, and I thought them serious and almost sad even in their pleasures. The chief reason of this contrast is that the former do not think of the ills they endure - the latter are forever brooding over advantages they do not possess. It is strange to see with what feverish ardor the Americans pursue their own welfare; and to watch the vague dread that constantly torments them lest they should not have chosen the shortest path which may lead to it.”

It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves….The Terminator.

FYI...bill Maher describes how historians will see the American people precisely as how us Europeans see the USA today

i dont want to be stupid about shit

We are literally living in the movie Idiocracy

Yesterday when I was driving I thought the smart phone ruined modern life, it's ridiculous everyone looking at phone nonstop ,like you're missing something if you take of your eyes of the screen. Start living your life not what people suggests.

Bill Maher might be the best place for the left and right to come together, hear each others perspective, then talk shit and troll each other to no end haha. Actually a really good thing. Love and respect.

My favourite description of the US comes from Oscar Wilde: "America is the only country that went from barbarism to decadence without civilisation in between."

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."

This was pretty balanced and equally critical of both sides - nicely done

holy shit this needs to be seen by everyone in America. what a masterclass

You had me at cheeseburger for a dime delivered on roller skates, sounds like a good life.

Anyone else wish they could live back in the 80's ?

The year is always 1619 for the Huffington Post, damn that’s accurate.

Humanity needs an off-frame restoration. It's not, one person, or a city, or a state, or country. Everything needs work and people aren't doing the work.

America needs a third party, for all normal people who are not extremists. Should win easily

"Everyone wants to believe that the time they're living in is the most epic, the most important age to end all ages; but heroes and tyrants rise and fall, and historians sort out the pieces."

I'm more of a library guy, but, I think I may buy this book. One thing about Unca Bill. he calls 'em like he sees 'em!

Very nice commentary, Mr. Maher. One of your best.