In a recent episode of his show, Bill Maher, a well-known television host, criticized the 'woke' left for their perceived antisemitism on Ivy League campuses, labeling these students as "useful idiots."
Maher's critique is part of a broader pattern of the left's tendency to align with the latest social justice cause, often resulting in a cycle of outrage and virtue signaling. This behavior, Maher argues, provides a sense of purpose for those who are perpetually dissatisfied, allowing them to cast themselves as the 'heroes' in a narrative of oppression.
Maher also humorously highlighted the extent of this 'wokeness,' citing the case of Mr. Beast, a popular YouTuber who has faced criticism from the woke left for his charitable actions. Despite Mr. Beast's philanthropic efforts, including funding cataract surgeries for 1,000 blind individuals, he was criticized by the woke left for filming the recipients' joy upon regaining their sight.
Taylor Lorenz of The Washington Post suggested that what "truly needs curing" is society's view of disabled people, while Buzzfeed claimed that Mr. Beast seems to view disability as a problem that needs to be "solved." In response, Maher quipped that the individuals who regained their sight likely felt that a problem had indeed been "solved."
In another instance, Mr. Beast funded the construction of 100 wells in Africa, providing clean drinking water for half a million people. Despite this, he was criticized for being a "white male figure" who was garnering all the attention. Maher retorted, "You know what else is frustrating? Dying of thirst."
Mr. Beast's philanthropy extended to rebuilding an African orphanage, an act that was met with accusations of "white saviorism." Maher dismissed these criticisms, humorously suggesting that orphans would hardly consider philanthropy the worst part of their lives.
Maher questioned the logic of criticizing those who are making a positive difference in the world, suggesting that this is part of the woke left's strategy to fuel anger and division. He argued that this approach does not solve societal problems but exacerbates them.
Maher also criticized the woke left's influence on government institutions, such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which he claimed has moved to exclude the term "disability" to avoid suggesting that people are flawed or need fixing. In a passionate plea, Maher stated that if he were ever to become disabled, he would want immediate action to restore his abilities, regardless of the means.
Maher also criticized the woke left's tendency to politicize everything, including disability and homelessness. He argued that the woke left is more concerned with protecting the homeless from stigma than from the elements, a stance he finds misguided.
Maher's critique of the woke left resonated with many, including a Twitter user who agreed with Maher's sentiments, stating, "I was born profoundly deaf cannot hear a shotgun go off right next to my ear. But good people invented the hearing aid which allowed me to hear 15% of what normal hearing people can hear. That gave me enough hearing to say my first word when I was"
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