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Thursday, October 2, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Maher vs. the "talking snake"

The HBO host and comedian talks about "Religulous," his onslaught against the religious idiocy that threatens to deliver America to Sarah Palin and her fellow "space god" worshipers.

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  • Thursday, October 2, 2008 03:47 PM

    "intellection"

    I never knew that was a word.

    Good article, good interview. I agree with the author's points about what's good about Maher, and what's lacking in his movie.

    I do enjoy Maher in general. I like his intelligence and easygoing manner.

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