I find him amusing, he pretty right on at times and other times hes off.. I usually watch his show, he gives a different view point that I enjoy...some points that make you go humm an addition link to a Bill Maher forum: http://boards.billmaher.com/index.php?
Oh don't get me started there.. I watched that (puke) thing on the BoyScouts the other day and about stuck my foot in the tv. These guys used to be so funny. What's next McDonald's making Chinese food. Why can't people stick to what they are good at?
I see what you are saying. The show does go way over the top and you have to have a strong stomach to watch some of the episodes. The waxing episode had me grossed out. But somehow it's (usually) funny, where Bill Maher isn't.