I think you're misinterpreting him. When he talks to sketch/improv people, he clearly envies what he sees as their relative peace of mind. He doesn't have that instant rapport with them that he has with other standups, though.

"Somebody's daughter"? The woman's 30.

Maher's standup was funnier and more provocative before Real Time. Oddly, though, his comic novel True Story - a roman a clef about the NY comedy scene in the '80s - is really good, for what it is.

I get the impression he'd rather have James Hetfield in the White House than an Obama second term.

Chang, Chang, Chang, Chang …

On the other hand, Crowmwell's perspective on a lot of things seems to be … unusual.

It's not as funny as Tru TV!
Tru TV!
Tru TV!
TRRRUUUU  TTTEEEEVVVVVEEEEEE!!!
Ahhaahhaaahh, that one douchebag said that thing!

Seems like everybody's free, but you just don't like what Lowe's is doing. Fair enough, but what is the debate to be about? 
On an unrelated note, I hope there is more to this series than "ordinary people who are just trying to live their ordinary lives." I have been informally boycotting shows that sound that tedious…

I was tempted to flag this comment, as you're not allowed to contact Osbaldiston.

I really must meet Steve Moore and Christian Williams someday; non-lesbian Tig Notaro fans seem like rare beasts, no?