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Leftists and progressives are calling for Bill Mahers head following comments he made last night on his HBO series Real Time with Bill Maher. The quick-to-offend group of so-called liberals took issue with his use of the n-word during an interview with Republican Senator Ben Sasse.

Ive got to get to Nebraska more, said Maher.

Youre welcome. Wed love to have you work out in the fields with us, the senator replied.

Work in the fields? Senator, Im a house n****r. Quipped Maher. No, its a joke.

The audience offered a mixture of laughter and applause and a few pained groans and Sasse appeared visibly discomfited by Mahers use of the n-word. No harm appears to have beenintended, and Bill Mahers the last person anyone would call a racistbut that didnt stop media personalities like Black Lives Matter leader Deray McKesson from calling onHBO to drop his show and for Maher to be fired over the offhand remark.

Others on the left dredged up their grievances with Maher, declaring the HBO host to be racist for his views critical of all religions, including Islam. Complaints emerged from New York Times and HuffPo contributor Wahajat Ali, HuffPos Rowaida Abdelaziz, and CNNs Reza Aslan.

The New Republics Sarah Jones remarked that the only thing shocking about it was that Maher hadnt previously used the n-word on air.

Some, like the Womens Marchs Sophie Ellman-Golan said that people who denounced Mahers use of the racial slur were deplorable for not also condemning criticism of Islam.

Some members of the new right, like Jack Posobiec, joined in the chorus of condemnation and urged for Bill Maher to be sacked from HBO.

But conservatives like former congressman Joe Walsh disagreed. In a series of tweets, Walsh defended the comedian for making the politically incorrect joke. Grow a pair, HBO, he wrote.

Maher has since apologized for the remark, following remarks from HBOthat declared his comment inexcusable. In a statement today, Maher wrote:

Friday nights are always my worst night of sleep because Im up reflecting on the things I should or shouldnt have said on my live show. Last night was a particularly long night as I regret the word I used in the banter of a live moment. The word was offensive and I regret saying it and am very sorry.

Its notable that Mahers ABC show, ironically titled Politically Incorrect, was canceled in 2002 after he made the politically incorrect comment that the 9/11 hijackers should not necessarily be described as cowards.

Its a sad day when comedians have to kowtow to humor-impaired politically correct liberals for fear of losing their jobs.

Ian Miles Cheong is a journalist and outspoken media critic. You can reach him through social media at@stillgray on Twitterand onFacebook.

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