Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? endobj Search. Thats right. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. All rights reserved. Carlin is funny as hell. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. 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. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. A friend is someone you can count on. He missed this one. 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. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. The Wealthy the REAL owners! This is what we have to offer. Fuck em! (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. Something is wrong here. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. I do not own this video. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. Its what our system produces: Garbage in. [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. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Friends? On Election Day, I stay home. <>/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>> Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. % It's all just noise. Then watch the video. Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. 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. endobj While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. 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. (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. I dont vote. 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? 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. This is the best we can do folks. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) endobj Pfft! You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. 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. Two reasons I dont vote. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. 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. And nobody seems to notice. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. Its a big club, and. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Quick Guide. <>/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 was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. 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. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. It has to be the WHOLE THING. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. Personally, I think we still need to hoist our fannies perpendicular and hike ourselves to the ballet box for all elections. Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. They don't care about the planet. 190 0 obj 188 0 obj hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) You know what they're interested in? Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Something is definitely wrong. And let's not forget about YouTube. You know what they want? So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Theyll get it all from you sooner or later cause they own this fucking place! 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. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x 183 21 <>stream You, and I, are not in the big club. But theres a reason. 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. The politicians, the celebrities, and the lawyers, and although their level of insincerity is astonishing, it's still kinda fun to hear them talk. 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. 160 Copy quote. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. But, he is wrong here. endobj THE FOOD IS GREAT BUT PUBLIC SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. Everybody complains about politicians. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. 0000003901 00000 n Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. Such a nice touch. endobj And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? 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! 191 0 obj 0000008961 00000 n Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. We dont have people like that in this country. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> All day long beating you over the head with their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. We dont have people like that in this country. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. 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. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. ', 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. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. They should be based on the parents' performance. George Carlin. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. What? Marc Allan: Hi. Then read it again. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Nobody seems to care! I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. They dont pass through a membrane from some other reality. endstream 0000001936 00000 n George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. Full transcript of George Carlin's "Dumb Americans," excerpted from "Life is Worth Losing, his 13th live comedy stand-up special, performed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City for HBO. Oh boy. They're your 'likes'. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! Complete biography of George Carlin . 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. Then youre just what theyre looking for. They own you. I recall many years ago, when he was guest-hosting the Tonight show, George Carlin having a somewhat strained political conversation with the comedian Shelley Winters. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. Everybody says they suck. endobj People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). And that's just sad.". <>stream 124 Copy quote. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. Difference. I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. But it's all a facade. 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. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. Updated on May 30, 2018. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. That's a big activity here in Washington! They own everything. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. ], Your email address will not be published. endobj <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Theres a reason. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. So self-important. Apparently no one has ever claimed that only a small portion of something (LAUGHS) was blown out of proportion. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Vodafone Ad. Where you calling from today? everybody complains about politicians. And then there's the political posts. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. (CLAPS, LAUGHS). They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> You caused the problem. FUCK THEM. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. Well, we know what they want. They're your contacts. The PEOPLE are fucked. Two reasons. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. They want obedient workers. 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. 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. 0000000716 00000 n It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Did you ever think about the arithmetic? If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. 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. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. endobj 194 0 obj 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' Nobody seems to care. Everybody says they suck. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. 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. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. I dont vote. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 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? Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. 0000003516 00000 n George Carlin: In football, the object is for the quarterback, otherwise known as the field general, to be on target with his aerial assault, riddling the defense by . Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. 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. Michael Cooney was a speechwriter for @, George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE them', National Press Club - 1999. http://www.ravendevelopers.com/blog/2013/0 Bernie Sanders: 'So the next time you hear me attacked as a socialist, remember this', Georgetown University - 2015, Jimmy Carter: 'The threat is nearly invisible in ordinary ways. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. Im sure as soon as the election is over, your country will improve immediately. 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. 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! He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. That's a friend. Everybody says they suck. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. Theyll get it. 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. Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West."
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