And American English is loaded with euphemisms. You have no right to complain. (LAUGHS). And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. 183 0 obj George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. And nobody seems to notice. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. So Ive made what i hope is a more readable version below, so this classic piece of polemical gold can be shared and understood more widely. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) George Carlin - National Press Club [complete] - YouTube So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. 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. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. 0000008961 00000 n It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. 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. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. 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. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Several reasons. 188 0 obj m o n t c l a i r . ), 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. <>/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>> George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast I do not own this video. Update this biography Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. 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. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics He said: [There was] a lot of classroom freedomin fact there was so much freedom that by eighth grade, many of us had lost the faith. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. 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. And don't even get me started on Twitter. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). Garbage ingarbage out. Shut the fuck up! Everybodys at the mall, scratchin his ass, pickin his nose, takin his credit card out of his fanny pack and buyin a pair of sneakers with lights in them. Retweets do count. Then watch the video. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. They should be earned. From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. They got you by the balls. Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR Thank you. They don't fall out of the sky. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. 0000002565 00000 n They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. 184 0 obj George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo Been here four and a half billion years. 186 0 obj 0000001412 00000 n It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. They don't fall out of the sky. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. You know what they want? New episode of the podcast is terrific. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? Transcript. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. endobj Nobody cares. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. Difference. It's always the whole thing. trailer Friends? The game is rigged and nobody seems to notice. Fuck em! If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. I don't words that conceal reality. Are these fucking people kidding me? I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. We dont have people like that in this country. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. They want obedient workers. That's always a nice touch, American people. They're your followers. This is what we have to offer. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript "No child left behind. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. Fuck hope. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? The planet has been through a lot worse than us. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. <>/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 . Everybody says they suck. Thats what the owners count on. George Carlin: How you doing? He was raised an Irish Catholic, even an alter boy, and attended a Catholic school until the age of 15, when he dropped out of school.[1]. They're a digital petting zoo. But I'm sure they will still remove this. 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. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. Two reasons. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. Theyll get it. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. 0000000016 00000 n In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . You voted them in. 191 0 obj People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. User Clip: George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999 187 0 obj 0000015335 00000 n 0000003180 00000 n But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> endobj I'm getting tired of that shit. Complete biography of George Carlin . Well, where do people think these politicians come from? He missed this one. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? 193 0 obj FUCK THEM. They don't care about the planet. for Caitlin & Johnny - 2015, Korey Soderman (via Kyle): 'All our lives I have used my voice to help Korey express his thoughts, so today, like always, I will be my brothers voice' for Kyle and Jess - 2014, Bruce Springsteen: 'They're keepers of some of the most beautiful sonic architecture in rock and roll', Induction U2 into Rock Hall of Fame - 2005, Olivia Colman: 'Done that bit. Vodafone Ad. They're your 'likes'. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! [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. ], Your email address will not be published. George Carlin Scripts Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". 0 On Election Day, I stay home. m o n t c l a i r . We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. TOP 25 QUOTES BY GEORGE CARLIN (of 976) | A-Z Quotes And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. Global Search Search In. . x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 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 so self-important. Nothing wrong with the planet. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. Nobody seems to care. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. And theyre elected by American citizens. 0000006309 00000 n Everyone experiences pain, of course. So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. Religion. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. Well where do people think these politicians come from? All rights reserved. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. 0000015151 00000 n Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy.