[Blind Eye Jones]

The ultimate conceit of Mather is that he is an atheist looking for redemption from that which is non redeemable. He rehashes this irksome religion question and wants to play the Saul on the road to Damascus -- his ego or some such subaltern movement within him demands it -- demands that he be a glorious HBO sinner. No prick of logic... just a prick.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Well put.

[Alia]

that he [Maher] be a glorious HBO sinner.

I've seen him in action several times. His so-called "wit" comes across to me as "self-defeating". He throws some mighty jabs, but near immediately shows his yellow underbelly, usually by "mugging" at the audience as tho looking for support, as in "Didn't I do good, Ma?" The man needs approval. Which tells me he has little to no self-confidence. He brandishes disdain in order to keep his own doubts at bay. Not my brand of "entertainment". ick.