They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. Such a nice touch. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. Thats against their interests. "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. endobj Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. We could see through the hypocracy and illogic of our parents and teachers, but because of our age and size we couldn't do anything about it. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). Now having somewhat successfully established my Press credentials and because you and I have at-least one thing in common which is that all of us deal with language all the time, I thought it might be nice today for me to come to you with some of my language complaints, certainly not to blame them on you, although off-course youre implicated. ), Stay up to date with the latest Digital Ants Network (DAN) versions in our channel, All of these features are available at no cost to you. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! 0000053233 00000 n
While you're here, we have a public discord server. <> He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. Watch on George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999 Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. You know what they're interested in? 124 Copy quote. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. Yeah the public sucks. Retweets do count. George Carlin. 203 0 obj Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. And so, a long last after each has RESPONDED to the others INITIATIVES and each has REVIEWED the others RESPONSES and everyone has taken a POSITION made a JUDGMENT and offered a RECOMMENDATION. NOW they have to do something! [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] But just as pressure and heat transform coal into diamonds, it's that frustration, social pressure and the heat of anger that transforms us into comedians. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). 185 0 obj As long he included one additional commandment: Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. Now hes on the side of law and order, jiu jitsu really: POLITICIAN:WE'RE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS SO WE CAN GET THE FACTS OUT TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. And so, with all of this in mind, folks, I offer you my revised list of the Two Commandments: THOU SHALT KEEP THY RELIGION TO THYSELF! Two is all you need, folks. startxref Thats right. The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. 193 0 obj Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! 189 0 obj It's a big club, and you ain't in it. (LAUGHS). Everyone experiences pain, of course. Not in the abstract they don't. When they're in trouble, their explanations usually begin simply with words like MISS-COMMUNICATION; QUESTION:WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG, SENATOR?POLITICIAN:WELL, IT WAS A MISS-COMMUNICATION. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. Marc Allan: Hi. You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. Not affiliated with OpenAI. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. What? It was during the waning of the Nixon years, where confidence in government was beginning its slide down to the Stygian depths where it rests today; the Vietnam War, and racial unrest, continued to rage on. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Well off-course not only is it possible its inevitable and thats when he's at his very best and that's when he trots out the really good stuff. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. It has to be the WHOLE THING. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. I dont vote. And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. endstream Its almost a poetic rap. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Fuck hope!. BRAND: That's comedian George. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Read it first. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". (LAUGHS) And we know this must be true because the next thing we hear from him is: POLITICIAN:I JUST WANNA PUT THIS THING BEHIND ME AND GET ON WITH MY LIFE. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. George Carlin was an outspoken comic, known for his brash sense of humor, foul language and controversial views on politics, religion and other sensitive subjects. 0000003180 00000 n
m o n t c l a i r . Some parents deserve respect. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Funny, Humor, Beer. And don't even get me started on Twitter. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. You voted them in. George Carlin speech at the National Press Club (May 13, 1999) "George Carlin delivered a humorous speech in which he ma Show more Show more George Carlin on Being Arrested for. But it's all a facade. In April 2004, he placed second on the Comedy Central list of "Top 10 Comedians of US Audiences".The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. 0000008961 00000 n
Their own habitat. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. Unless we think of some way to fight back. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. Maybe two hundred thousand? This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. Fuck hope! They want more for themselves and less for everybody else, but Ill tell you what they dont want: They dont want a population of citizens capable of critical thinking. endobj (LAUGHS). Pfft! Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. He missed this one. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. So, the next time you're walking around looking at your phone, tweeting and Instagramming and Facebooking, just remember this: you're not living in the real world, you're living in the digital world. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . These people on social media, they're not your friends. George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. 0000003516 00000 n
American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. (Yes, I know, the USS America is a humongous, gargantuan behemoth, and the rudder very, very, very small, but we can still make it sloooowly turn to a certain general heading if we all pile our [intelligent] votes in the wheelhouse. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. I dont vote. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. Everybody says they suck. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. "In America, anyone can become president. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! George has been quoted as calling this his favourite HBO special of them all due to its continuous flow-on nature and high standard of writing. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Just a thought.". You don't. You have no choice. Follow the link for the full transcript, its worth it, but here are a few choice excerpts: When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion.
. Carlin is funny as hell. You know, in the old days, if you wanted to share your opinion with someone, you had to look them in the eye and say it to their face. Where you calling from today? The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. And just dumb enough to passively accept all these increasingly shitty jobs with the lower pay, the longer hours, the reduced benefits, the end of overtime and vanishing pension that disappears the minute you go to collect it, and now theyre coming for your Social Security money. 0 Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. 4 Mar. 0000002288 00000 n
Shut the fuck up! Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq
K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg Well, where do people think these politicians come from? You know what they want? If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. So, that I can continue my work in Government. Please validate my existence. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] We don't need that many. Mr. GEORGE CARLIN: Here's another slogan you run into all the time "God Bless America." Once again, respectfully I say to myself what the (beep) does that mean. 194 0 obj Well, where do people think these politicians come from? I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Oh boy. I say that where the military is concern the extent of a POLITICIANS insincerity can be measured by how far around the world our soldiers are stationed and whether or not any of them(POLITICIANS) can pronounce it? Fuck em! Everyone experiences pain, of course. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! All rights reserved. Required fields are marked *. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. They should be based on the parents' performance. It's like we're all living in a never-ending episode of MTV Cribs. I, on the other handwho did not votewho did not votewho, in fact, did not even leave the house on Election Day, am in no way responsible for what these people have done and have every right to complain as loud as I want about the mess you created that I had nothing to do with. Trump Follower? But, he is wrong here. They are irrelevant. I'm getting tired of that shit. These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Yeah, right. of American cultural paradoxes. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. It's all just noise. xref 0000000716 00000 n
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. The planet is fine. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good.
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