I would beg to know how much time he has actually spent in the South. (I've lived in the North and I can say it is no intellectual oasis)
Maher thinks most people are worthless, including those that watch his silly show. His transparency gives many clues about how our liberal leadership thinks and reasons.
Maher is the Ceausescu of the talk show hosts. He has total disdain for his enemies and his audience whom he considers peons, dullards, and peasants who should worship him for his brilliance.
In actuality he's more like Charlie in “Flowers for Algernon.” He's learned a few tricks that make him sound smarter.