(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. Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. As I say, they're my work, they're my . George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. 0000003180 00000 n
Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. Now, folks, a question for you. Two is all you need, folks. They don't fall out of the sky. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( M o n t c l a i r S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y \n D i g i t a l C o m m o n s)/Rect[466.2109 650.625 540.0 669.375]/StructParent 2/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Everybody says they suck. . He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. And that's just sad.". Difference. 124 Copy quote. trailer George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. 4 0 obj His parents split up when he was an infant because his . Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. 0000002011 00000 n
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Nobody cares. I dont vote. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . The PEOPLE are fucked. 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. But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. They dont fall out of the sky. 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. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. They should be earned. All rights reserved. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. We dont have people like that in this country. If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? "In America, anyone can become president. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. 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. No contest. George Carlin. That's always a nice touch, American people. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! Updated on May 30, 2018. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. You know what they're interested in? Do you think its possible that one of these POLITICIANS whose judgment is so poor that he honestly thinks of himself as serving the Nation might occasionally be expected to indulge in little patriotism huh What do you think? Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. Theyll get it. He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. 0 You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. stream He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. 188 0 obj Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). 0000082419 00000 n
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CHALLENGES! They own all the important land. Been here four and a half billion years. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. If you vote and you elect dishonest, incompetent people and they get into office and screw everything up, well, you are responsible for what they have done. The Secret News (News ticker sound effect), Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. They want obedient workers. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents( \n h t t p s : / / d i g i t a l c o m m o n s . 0000001412 00000 n
[FINAL NOTE: If you want to dig deeper into Carlins brilliant mind vis--vis comments on politicians and the doublespeak they are prone to use, check out The Consultation Institutes George Carlin on the language of politics. They're your contacts. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. Everybody says they suck. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. And nobody seems to notice. Dog, Cat, Thinking. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. It will be a lot of fun. Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 185 0 obj 0000002565 00000 n
], Your email address will not be published. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". Good honest hard-working people continue, these are people of modest means, continue to elect these rich cock suckers who dont give a fuck about you.they dont give a fuck about you they dont give a FUCK about you. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. We're not rats', Rectorial address, Glasgow University - 1972, For Geoffrey Tozer: 'I have to say we all let him down', by Paul Keating - 2009, for James Baldwin: 'Jimmy. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. First of all, its meaningless. But that would be much too direct! _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x [5] And another one: Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Who 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. 190 0 obj You, and I, are not in the big club. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 This legendary rant is even better when read. A friend is someone you can count on. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. You don't. You have no choice. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. You know what they want? Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. endobj They own everything. Update this biography Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". 0000002288 00000 n
Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. And it's not just that social media is a distraction from real life, it's also a way of creating a false sense of connection. Transcript. On Election Day, I stay home. But, he is wrong here. Every time. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. To avoid redundancy in the comments section, we kindly ask /u/arkreder to respond to this comment with the prompt you used to generate the output in this post, so that others may also try it out.