But I'm Not Wrong

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But I'm Not Wrong is a stand-up comedy special by American comedian Bill Maher. The special aired on HBO in 2010. [1] [2] It was filmed at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina, [2] and premiered on February 13, 2010. [3]

Maher covered various political and social topics such as Barack Obama, the Tea Party movement, the economy, drugs, terrorism, war, and religion. [2]

The special was released on DVD on September 14, 2010. [4]

It was nominated at the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special, but lost to the Kennedy Center Honors. [5]

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