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The conversation kicked off with a discussion about Whoopi Goldberg's temporary absence from The View, a point Maher seized upon to illustrate a broader critique. He described the event as "karma," asserting that life operates on random chance rather than a cosmic scale of justice. Maher’s fluctuations between humor and seriousness emphasize his belief that many societal issues stem from grasping at unfounded ideals rather than addressing concrete realities.