Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. They own everything. 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. 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! And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. They're your 'likes'. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. Tired of that shit. Here it is: Why are there ten? Well where do people think these politicians come from? Maybe something else sucks around here. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". xref Everybody complains about politicians. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. stream Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. People like to twist that around, I know. And we've all bought into it. What? They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. 0000003901 00000 n George Carlin on Voting transcript | iComedyTV.com <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. Fuck em! (LAUGHS). Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. 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. CHALLENGES! Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Required fields are marked *. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poleshundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice agesAnd we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans are going to make a difference? %%EOF But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." <>/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 . Were fucked. But I'm sure they will still remove this. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! George Carlin - Wikipedia The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. <> 0000003516 00000 n They want your retirement money. They don't fall out of the sky. Marc Allan: Hi. Thats what the owners count on. (LAUGHS). 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 spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. https://ad.style/. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Hes right. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . ', Illustrator of the Year, British Book Awards - 2018, Tina Fey: 'Only in comedy is an obedient white girl from the suburbs a diversity candidate', Kennedy Center Mark Twain Award - 2010, Sacha Baron Cohen: 'Just think what Goebbels might have done with Facebook', Anti Defamation League Leadership Award - 2019, Greta Thunberg: 'How dare you', UN Climate Action Summit - 2019, Charlie Munger: 'The Psychology of Human Misjudgment', Harvard University - 1995, Lawrence O'Donnell: 'The original sin of this country is that we invaders shot and murdered our way across the land killing every Native American that we could', The Last Word, 'Dakota' - 2016. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. This is not good work. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. They dont pass through a membrane from some other reality. (But First, Answer Me This). He often spoke about his youth in Catholic school and, as a result of his particular schools relatively liberal approach to education, he says, he was given the intellectual freedom to eventually reject the faith. They're your followers. And let's not forget about YouTube. ), 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. Its what our system produces. 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. 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. 0000002288 00000 n Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. 0000080920 00000 n They don't care about the planet. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? Everybody complains about politicians. Best George Carlin Quotes of All Time - LiveAbout People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. Well where do people think these politicians come from? 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). 0000008961 00000 n If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. 0000003180 00000 n everybody complains about politicians. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. People like to twist that around. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Isnt it a bit ironic, though, that the audience is laughing at all this when, essentially, Carlin is saying to them, directly to their faces, that they are stupid? Likethe public. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. 188 0 obj It has to be the WHOLE THING. The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. 0000000716 00000 n 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. 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. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> m o n t c l a i r . I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! "Forget the politicians. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . And don't even get me started on Twitter. 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. By the way, its the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. But here's the thing, folks. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. 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. 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. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. But wheres the logic in that? Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. The table has tilted folks. They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. Complete biography of George Carlin . George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast And don't get me started on the selfies. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). I'm getting tired of that shit. It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. They own and control the corporations. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Theyll get it. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x Fuck hope. What George Carlin Believed About Religion That's the problem." "Bipartisan usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out." " Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity ." "Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups." George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript 01. George Carlin Scripts POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). 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. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! Did you ever think about the arithmetic? His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. All rights reserved. Incidentally, another way of expressing this sentiment is to say we're sending our young men and women to places the average American can't find on the map. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. 0000002011 00000 n Whenever the issue of term limits comes up, I always tell people the only term limits I'm interested in would be to limit some of the terms used by politicians. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> From Life Is Worth Losing. And by the way, it's the same big club they use to beat you over the head with all day long when they tell you what to believe. New episode of the podcast is terrific. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. Now, folks, a question for you. 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. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. "No child left behind. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. 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. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. CNN.com - Transcripts George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com Nobody seems to care! And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. It's all just noise. But he wasn't always a . 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. We'll start with the first three, and I'll use the Roman Catholic version because those are the ones I was fed as a little boy. Yeah, right. Such as the PROCESS: POLITICIAN:WE HAVE TO MOVE THE PROCESS FORWARD SO WE CAN IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THE INITIATIVE IN ORDER TO MEET THESE CHALLENGES. Read it first. And then there's the political posts. 0000015335 00000 n Something is wrong here. Not affiliated with OpenAI. 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. POLITICIAN:WHEN HE RESPONDS TO MY INITIATIVE, I WILL REVIEW HIS RESPONSE, TAKE A POSITION AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION. 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? Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. Been here four and a half billion years. 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. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. Your email address will not be published. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. Oh boy. everybody complains about politicians. 184 0 obj Religion. 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. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. 4 0 obj . Everyone experiences pain, of course. George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout Nobody cares. Its a big club, and you aint in it! Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. [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. (LAUGHS). Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. I'M SERVING THE NATION. 0000000016 00000 n And so when finally all the facts come out and our subject seems quite guilty he employs that sublime use of the passive voice: POLITICIAN:MISTAKES WERE MADE. We dont have people like that in this country. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. No one has PROBLEMS anymore. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. George Carlin Politicians | Christopher-S Vige | [5] And another one: I have my ideas. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. 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. But hey, I guess it's just part of my glamorous jet-setting lifestyle.'. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. They dont want that! Another favorite distortion is Public Service. They want your retirement money. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. George Carlin on the American Dream (with transcript) "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. 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. Every time. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. You enjoy yourselves. These people on social media, they're not your friends. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! endobj 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. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Maybe two hundred thousand? They're not your friends. It will be a lot of fun. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo The Religion and Political Views of George Carlin - Hollowverse I always thought it was kind of funny and someone out of character for a POLITICIAN to go out of his way to point out the low level of American intelligence (LAUGHS), when indeed his very job depends upon it. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. Thank you. They're your contacts. 0 Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. <>/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 . George Carlin returns to the stage in Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theater in New York City for HBO. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. 183 21 %PDF-1.3 Press J to jump to the feed. Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. They own you. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. You have owners. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. 124 Copy quote. Ive read it dozens of times. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. And nobody seems to notice. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. They don't fall out of the sky. "We're so self-important. They want obedient workers. Then, as the controversy continues to heat up, he moves to his next level of complaint: POLITICIAN:THE WHOLE THING HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) But it's all a facade. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(English Language and Literature Commons)/Rect[137.2383 212.4906 328.3613 224.2094]/StructParent 5/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. We don't need that many. Everybody says they suck. They own all the important land. They got you by the balls. 183 0 obj It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Something is definitely wrong. 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. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. Suddenly we're down to four. But, listen to Georges delivery in the video and it comes across much more as stand-up humor. Dog, Cat, Thinking. They should be earned. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" A clean place to live. 189 0 obj I don't words that conceal reality. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. [/wptabs]. 2023. Everybody says they suck. 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. Pfft! Thats against their interests. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Carlin was not unique in that he saw through the thick layers of societal propaganda and rhetoric that are the source of many of the worlds problemsand let it be known that, despite his liberal stance on most social issues, he would point out their hypocrisies as wellbut he was well-respected and well-spoken enough to have left an impression on American thinking and history. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> This shit they shuffle around every four years? You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. 187 0 obj 0000082419 00000 n People trying to make the world save for their Volvos. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. This legendary rant is even better when read. startxref He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. m o n t c l a i r . They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads Two reasons. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. BRAND: That's comedian George. Search. Garbage out. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. <>stream They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something?

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