Bill Maher slams California for failing on education and green energy: ‘You’re losing to Waffle House states’
Bill Maher criticized California's education system and green energy development during his show. He compared California unfavorably to states like Mississippi and Texas, highlighting their superior performance in education and faster solar installation timelines. Maher expressed frustration over California's permitting processes and urged Democrats to address these issues.
- ▪Bill Maher criticized California for its underperforming education system and lengthy permitting delays for green energy development.
- ▪He noted that Mississippi outperforms California in education despite spending less money.
- ▪Maher highlighted that Texas has a faster solar installation process compared to California.
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Comedian and late-night talk show host Bill Maher slammed California for its underperforming education system and lengthy permitting delays for green energy development. “I say this with love, [Democrats are] losing to the Waffle House, car-on-the-lawn states,” Maher said on Real Time with Bill Maher Friday. Recommended Stories Yale reinstates standardized testing requirement for applicants Watchdogs file civil rights complaint against Oregon over racial quotas in school funding policies DOJ sues UCLA for fostering ‘hostile’ antisemitic environment for Jewish and Israeli students Maher highlighted wins in these areas in red states like Mississippi. “Mississippi is kicking our ass in education, and for way less money,” Maher said.
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