I dont vote. The planet is fine. 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? So if you are easily offended dont click the link. You enjoy yourselves. 0000002565 00000 n The Religion and Political Views of George Carlin - Hollowverse I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. 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. Everybody says they suck. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? Thats right. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). 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." Its a big club, and you aint in it! 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. 4 0 obj startxref STANDS4 LLC, 2023. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. It has to be the WHOLE THING. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. Your email address will not be published. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Well, where do people think these politicians come from? The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . That's always a nice touch, American people. That's because now he's feeling the heat and so as time passes and more evidence comes in he suddenly changes directions and tells us: POLITICIAN:WERE TRYING TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS! 0000002803 00000 n 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. <>/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, next time you're scrolling through your feeds, ask yourself: 'Is this really connecting me with people, or is it just making me more disconnected and isolated?' The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. Its a big club, and. George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE 193 0 obj "We're so self-important. Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics I'M SERVING THE NATION. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. BRAND: That's comedian George. Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? 0000002288 00000 n Let's get started! Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. They should be earned. 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. 87 Best George Carlin Quotes On Education, Politics & Life It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. But that would be much too direct! But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. 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. The transcripts I could find always sucked. And we've all bought into it. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. endstream That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. [187 0 R 188 0 R 189 0 R 190 0 R 191 0 R 192 0 R 193 0 R] 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. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). You have no choice! Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Remembering George Carlin : NPR It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Are these fucking people kidding me? It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. WHEN THE HEARINGS HAVE CONCLUDED, I WILL MAKE A JUDGMENT OR I MIGHT MAKE AN ASSESSMENT. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. stream Pfft! Everybody's going to save something now. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. Global Search Search In. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Its hard to say if he was a Republican or a Democrat, however, as he refused to vote, considering it pointless because voting, as he said, is the illusion of choice.[4]. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. They dont fall out of the sky. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. 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! Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. (LAUGHS). I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . 203 0 obj The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. They're a digital petting zoo. https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. 124 Copy quote. 191 0 obj 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. ], Your email address will not be published. 0000003901 00000 n 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. Yeah, the public sucks! 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. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." Did you ever think about the arithmetic? [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. Complete biography of George Carlin . They dont want that! George Carlin - Wikipedia They don't pass through a membrane from another reality. 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. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. The table has tilted folks. Schedule . "Forget the politicians. Theyll get it. What's with all the selfies? They want obedient workers. . Garbage ingarbage out. You know what they're interested in? It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! I dont vote. Not in the abstract they don't. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. 192 0 obj endobj Religion. No contest. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript 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. They dont fall out of the sky. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' 0000006309 00000 n But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! They're your contacts. [5] And another one: Pfft! Trump Follower? Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Here it is: Why are there ten? 186 0 obj People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Certainly! He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. everybody complains about politicians. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Been here four and a half billion years. You know, say, boy, he really . 0000008961 00000 n So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Nobody cares. We don't need that many. 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. Something is definitely wrong. CHALLENGES! For added emotional impact sons and daughters can always be substituted for men and women and so I think we can sum this up. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. Were fucked. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. So self-important. Everybody complains about politicians. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. They don't fall out of the sky. I dont vote. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . George Carlin: Dumb Americans - The Burning Platform Theres a reason. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. endobj Two reasons I dont vote. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. 2023. This is the best we can do folks. 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. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. You have OWNERS! Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. 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It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). Fuck em! endobj 4 Mar. Something is wrong here. (LAUGHS). 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 we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. Not in the abstract they don't. 0000002011 00000 n Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. Then watch the video. 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. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Updated on May 30, 2018. 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. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. But, he is wrong here. George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast % George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. You know what they want? endobj (LAUGHS). <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. What George Carlin Believed About Religion In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. Quick Guide. You have owners. Theyre not interested in that. Well where do people think these politicians come from? [/wptabs]. 0000000716 00000 n Vodafone Ad. All rights reserved. The table is tilted folks. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. George Carlin. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of Comedian George Carlin's 'Last Words' - NPR.org We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. CNN.com - Transcripts And nobody seems to notice. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. 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. Another favorite distortion is Public Service. Montclair State University Digital Commons Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. George Carlin Politicians | Christopher-S Vige | You, and I, are not in the big club. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. The fact that Americans will probably remain willfully ignorant of the big red, white and blue dick thats being jammed up their assholes everyday, because the owners of this country know the truth.