I have to admit that I’m no fan of Bill Maher. His views and mine diverge to the point where we could barely shout across the political canyon to one another.

However, as sometimes happens in my encounters with left-wing libertarians (Nat Hentoff comes to mind), I often find myself agreeing with Mr. Maher, even as his snide way of expressing himself sets my teeth on edge.

The following monologue is a case in point. You can tell from the muted reaction of his (liberal) audience that Bill Maher has entered into territory that is too politically incorrect for their tastes. His conclusions, however, are spot-on.

Caveat: Mr. Maher uses some vulgar imagery and phrasing in the this clip:

Hat tip: Vlad Tepes.