HBO Max or whoever you identify as...Thank you for keeping and protecting John Oliver's freedom of speech. His shows are great and educational with great humor. Please do not bend the knee.
I’ve been watching John Oliver for years now, and I want to be clear—this decline in the U.S. wasn’t a sudden slide from democracy. You were warned at every step. As someone who grew up in a third-world country, it’s surreal to see the political tactics I once saw back home now mirrored in a nation that’s supposed to represent the pinnacle of modern society. And yet, it’s not at all surprising.
I'm an American currently visiting the Philippines and was shocked to find that John Oliver is region blocked on the HBO app. Hence, why I'm watching here. Then I remembered his coverage of politics here and his absence from the app suddenly made sense. Don't take coverage like this for granted.
In Germany, we remember the term the NZIs used for what Trump is currently doing with the media: Gleichschaltung; bringing the media in line with party stance and narrative, eliminating all dissenting voices. Nothing of this is new, and it sends an unmistakable signal. The parallels are obvious.
"I bet if I give the bully my lunch money today, he'll leave me alone tomorrow," is perhaps not the world-beating strategy it might appear to be at first.
I love how the right calls the left snow flakes when this is their president. He cries about any question that isn't just a compliment.
Dear people of the USA: Please protect John Oliver and his show at all cost!
"Don't voluntarily give up your rights"
Aussie here, and you are absolutely right. It is imperative that we all raise our voices to protect what is truly important... Dr. Odyssey is a rare gem of a show that we simply cannot afford to lose. Also. y'all are living under an authoritarian regime and it is glaringly obvious from down here.
Damn, with this segment, it's beginning to look like you're doing more than just being a comedian with political coverage, you're actually standing strong in a time when others are giving up. Respect.
Thank you for your public service, John. We need you more than ever.
“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” - George Orwell
One of the best writing and delivery ever… clearly big desk energy by John Oliver
"Ghostly twink presence of the business Malfoy" is the best sentence I've ever heard
Who needs a free press when we can just get news from Pete Hegseth's Signal chats?
I have to give HBO credit for being self aware. They knew John was gonna crush them.
DO NOT OBEY IN ADVANCE
" Overwhemled with how well I percieve things to be going " is internet gold.
Thanks for holding the line, John.
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