Patti LuPone Is Huge Reason Why We Lack ‘Dissenting Views’

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Bill Maher is getting a lot of attention these days.

He neither committed a daytime bank heist nor managed to replicate Evel Knievel’s Snake River jump from 1974.

Maher is open to sharing a meal with people whose perspectives differ from his own.

That simple approach today is novel, even revolutionary.

Iconic Broadway performer Patti LuPone laments the scarcity of respectful dialogue in today’s society. During an extensive conversation with fellow theater legend George Clooney for Variety, she expressed her feelings about this issue.

In this nation’s discourse, it seems puzzling to me that expressing differing perspectives often leads to being branded as either a ‘communist’ or a ‘fascist.’ I find myself yearning for more tolerance and understanding among fellow citizens.

In a separate takeaway from their chat, the star bemoaned the lack of “dissenting views.”

In this nation, I find it perplexing that we appear unable to engage in a multifaceted discussion, one that embraces differing perspectives and respectfully addresses divergent viewpoints.

It’s accurate. Just moments ago, we witnessed comedy icon Larry David label Bill Maher as Hitler for expressing opposing views. However, LuPone appears oblivious to the issue from two perspectives.

One: She’s part of it.

In 2018, she viciously criticized a large group of American citizens, solely because they held differing views from hers.

It’s important to point out that the Christian right in America shares no similarities with extremist groups like al-Qaida. However, given the current political climate, it seems necessary to voice this contrast clearly.

(Did they really?)

About a year after the incident, she endorsed the viewpoint of the neighbor who came very close to assaulting Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) in 2017. It turned out that she was not the only one who held this particular opinion.

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Moreover, LuPone attempted to reveal Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) personal matters without his consent. However, it is important to note that a senator’s private life should remain their own concern.

Forcing him to reveal his sexuality is bullying, period. And she did it because he’s a Republican.

Two: Her fellow progressives helped make our lack of civil discourse possible.

It’s not surprising that a liberal individual such as David might attempt to criticize Maher for dining with a current president from an opposing political party, given the history of the Left enforcing “Cancel Culture” over the years. This movement has often targeted and penalized those perceived as having controversial views, causing professional consequences.

Which side, the Left or the Right, labeled J.K. Rowling as history’s most notorious figure following her comments about certain aspects of trans ideology in 2020, despite her alignment with most progressive values?

Near Pone’s residence, the entertainment industry adopted ‘wokeness’ and fell short in defending free speech and expression. Unfortunately, both have seen a significant decline in recent times.

LuPone’s colleagues often tried to exclude talented individuals with conservative views from the entertainment industry when they could. Regrettably, the so-called “Hollywood Blacklist” that keeps conservatives out, does indeed exist, and the proof is substantial.

It’s hard to have a civil exchange \when sharing the “wrong” view could crush your career.

If LuPone truly gives it her best effort, she could swiftly identify the issue within no time at all – New York Time, to be precise. I’d advise her to stand before a reflective surface and give it a thorough examination.

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2025-04-23 20:03