This is the best we can do, folks. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. Then youre just what theyre looking for. 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. 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. It's all just noise. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! 0 He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. 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. 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. 0000002803 00000 n 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. Fuck hope! They own everything. People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. The career of comedian George Carlin (1937-2008) spanned five decades, with his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" being in 1962.He was an outspoken, acerbic social critic, and what came out of his mouthcould be shocking or even sometimes vulgar, but often his railings against injustice or stupidity or corruption shone a light on some dark areas as he said things that others would or . Everybody says they suck. 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. Been here four and a half billion years. He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". (LAUGHS). Are these fucking people kidding me? 0000000016 00000 n A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. Thank you. https://ad.style/. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. <>/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 are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] 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? And there you have it, a transcript of George Carlin's take on social media. 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. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. 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. We dont have people like that in this country. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. Its a big club, and. Every time. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. 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? Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. Shut the fuck up! Difference. They are irrelevant. 0000008961 00000 n endobj Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. stream "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to connect with people in a meaningful way, put down the phone, step away from the computer, and go have a real conversation with someone. endobj (LAUGHS). This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. 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 Wealthy the REAL owners! 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. You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Everyone's taking pictures of themselves, all the time. Pfft! 0000015151 00000 n [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] 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. People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. And theyre elected by American citizens. 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? everybody complains about politicians. The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. endobj It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. <>/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 . And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. Carlin is usually spot on. The late George Carlin was a genius with words, a deft dasher of conventional logic, and a master observer (and master-baiter!) Garbage out. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. 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. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. I don't words that conceal reality. THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. You dont. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? It will be a lot of fun. The PEOPLE are fucked. (LAUGHS). You know, that thing that's supposed to make us more connected and informed, but really just turns us into a bunch of self-obsessed, attention-seeking, validation-craving zombies. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 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. Likethe public. 203 0 obj First of all, its meaningless. 2023. And don't get me started on the selfies. George Carlin. Well where do people think these politicians come from? Everybody says they suck. Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Were fucked. ], Your email address will not be published. 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. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Where you calling from today? You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. A friend is someone you can count on. Retweets do count. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. On Election Day, I stay home. The table is tilted folks. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! 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. Its what our system produces. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. 160 Copy quote. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. 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." If you are interested in using one of my images for your website, or if you would like a print, please contact me directly (See the Contact tab). THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. D} 8 &L$` %pPyZnC*ss9Qm^-u~Y]5;D- p?Ds+A$%C"CXU@5M`mO=YK6l[f0xc5j D6C"NMUCDV#[7q&>O!WsDm~ |!=?H^wM $M:w085uk8OaP;,p|Jp@H0 O#NE\f&KXl1DHq0,>b4A !oPfcmxe5)l*1x,g FC[A9u71-tILKA n_B--jxQjB,=oINnh;> R# }bO 7?|`M S(5OdC0#K1EH-Llj[~y' c7ozi=w,PP&e~g$2! *@@Gh!'[G F.r *N-@LoX15XvGA4#Wb_"$,%%8@2% The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. 0000002565 00000 n Yeah, the public sucks! 0000006309 00000 n Everyone experiences pain, of course. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Everybody complains about politicians. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. They dont fall out of the sky. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! That's the problem in this country too many people getting on with their lives. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. This shit they shuffle around every four years? 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. 0000003180 00000 n Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. They want obedient workers. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. Their own habitat. POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. They dont want that! But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. Trump Follower? 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. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . Maybe two hundred thousand? So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. 4 0 obj But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. 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. Well, we know what they want. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. It has to be the WHOLE THING. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. But theres a reason. 0000053233 00000 n From Life Is Worth Losing. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Quick Guide. This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. 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. Enjoyed this speech? In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. George Carlin - Euphemisms I don't like words that hide the truth. 0000080920 00000 n The planet is fine. The table has tilted folks. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. 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. Funny, Humor, Beer. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. Everybody says they suck. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. Press J to jump to the feed. Suddenly we're down to four. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. As I say, they're my work, they're my . I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? It's like a sewer of hate and stupidity. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media.
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