And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. 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. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. They don't fall out of the sky. (But First, Answer Me This). 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. of American cultural paradoxes. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. You have no right to complain. People like to twist that around. 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, YOU caused the problem, you voted them in, you have no right to complain. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. You, and I, are not in the big club. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. Your email address will not be published. Yeah, right. George Carlin - Wikipedia 187 0 obj All rights reserved. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Marc Allan: Hi. The Wealthy the REAL owners! 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. [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. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. 0000000016 00000 n Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. Where you calling from today? They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo 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. That's a big activity here in Washington! 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. endobj I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. You have OWNERS! everybody complains about politicians. Here it is: Why are there ten? Some parents deserve respect. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). m o n t c l a i r . As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. 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. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. Are these fucking people kidding me? Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. You voted them in. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? 160 Copy quote. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Everybody says they suck. They dont want that! GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. (LAUGHS). It has to be the WHOLE THING. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 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. endobj (LAUGHS). As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you, the only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im going to have a little something to show for it folks. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. 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. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. First of all, its meaningless. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> 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]. 189 0 obj 183 0 obj Pfft! Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? Oh boy. We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. "In America, anyone can become president. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. Quick Guide. PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation 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. 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. They're your 'likes'. It will be a lot of fun. You know what they're interested in? Nobody seems to care! It's clearly a padded list. (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. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. This is the best we can do, folks. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! Keep 'Em Separated: Remembering George Carlin : NPR This is what we have to offer. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. 11 Profound Quotes on Politics by George Carlin Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. Everyone experiences pain, of course. While you're here, we have a public discord server. George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE endobj 0000002565 00000 n 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. 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. 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. User Clip: George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999 Everybody says they suck. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. I'm tired of fucking Earth Day, I'm tired of these self-righteous environmentalists, these white, bourgeois liberals who think the only thing wrong with this country is there aren't enough bicycle paths. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. 0000001412 00000 n 203 0 obj It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. It's all just noise. George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. George Carlin on the language of politics - YouTube Web. ', 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. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics 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. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." 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. 193 0 obj An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! Two reasons. A friend is someone you can count on. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. They want obedient workers. Theyll get it. <>stream George Carlin - National Press Club [complete] - YouTube (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. The transcripts I could find always sucked. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. They want your retirement money. [5] And another one: You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. George Carlin: How you doing? Just a thought.". You have no choice! 190 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). Thats against their interests. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." 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. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Not in the abstract they don't. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. Not affiliated with OpenAI. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. Theyre not interested in that. But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. trailer <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> They should be based on the parents' performance. They dont fall out of the sky. They're not your friends. Everybody's going to save something now. You enjoy yourselves. Thank you. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. All rights reserved. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 0000002011 00000 n 0000002803 00000 n Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. What's with all the selfies? Schedule . Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Theres a reason. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. 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). 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? 0000015335 00000 n endobj Its what our system produces: Garbage in. I have my ideas. For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. 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. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. Everybody says they suck. As I say, they're my work, they're my . "Forget the politicians. George Carlin Scripts Well where do people think these politicians come from? Anyway enjoy it while it's h. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. Updated on May 30, 2018. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. 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. 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. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. 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. Funny, Humor, Beer. Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. A clean place to live. <>/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>> POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. Everybody complains about politicians. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. 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. Tired of that shit. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. 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. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. 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. Maybe two hundred thousand? The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. FUCK THEM. 0000006309 00000 n This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. We're so obsessed with ourselves and our own little worlds that we can't even have a real conversation or a meaningful interaction with someone without checking our phones every five minutes. 0000000716 00000 n This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. They don't get any real human contact. Well where do people think these politicians come from? You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. And theyre elected by American citizens. What a great idea. 0000005590 00000 n 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. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. They dont fall out of the sky. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. 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. And that's just sad.". Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. Comedian George Carlin, who died Sunday of heart failure at 71, was known for an act featuring "seven dirty words" that became the focus of a Supreme Court case. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. I do not own this video. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. Maybe something else sucks around here. They own all the important land. George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius It would seem to fly in the face of that other rhetorical standby that: POLITICIAN:THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE LOT SMARTER THAN THEY ARE GIVEN CREDIT FOR. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". Theyve long since bought, and paid for the Senate, the Congress, the state houses, the city halls, they got the judges in their back pockets and they own all the big media companies, so they control just about all of the news and information you get to hear. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. George Carlin Quotes on Politics - LiveAbout Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. 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. Retweets do count. 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. Please validate my existence. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. Then youre just what theyre looking for. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. 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. endobj Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! Then share it far and wide with the little green button. Then watch the video. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. But here's the thing, folks. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. They should be earned. endobj Do you? 194 0 obj These people on social media, they're not your friends. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". Everybody complains about politicians. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! Required fields are marked *. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] Fuck hope! He missed this one. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. But wheres the logic in that? Best George Carlin Quotes of All Time - LiveAbout It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> 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. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. You don't. You have no choice. everybody complains about politicians. endobj Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year.
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