Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. But wheres the logic in that? Then watch the video. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. 0000053233 00000 n Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. But I'm sure they will still remove this. Everybody says they suck. %PDF-1.7 % 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. It's a psychologically satisfying number: the top ten; the ten most wanted; the ten best-dressed. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. And theyre elected by American citizens. 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. 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]. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. <>stream https://www.scripts.com/writer/george_carlin/6024. 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. 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 . e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! And then there's the political posts. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. 0000001936 00000 n The planet has been through a lot worse than us. POLITICIAN:WHEN HE RESPONDS TO MY INITIATIVE, I WILL REVIEW HIS RESPONSE, TAKE A POSITION AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. 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. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. ], Your email address will not be published. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. Then you're just what they're looking for. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? 160 Copy quote. Such a nice touch. Funny, Humor, Beer. 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 mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Religion. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. 0000003516 00000 n 190 0 obj I dont vote. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> 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. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. Friends? THUS FAR, HE HASN'T RESPONDED. <>stream 0000008961 00000 n 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. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Everybody says they suck. 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. MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. 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. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Its what our system produces: Garbage in. 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. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. Pfft! Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. 0000003901 00000 n % This wiki was last updated on 11 Apr 2012 by: Today we're opening contributions to all readers. The planet has been here four and a half billion years. 186 0 obj Press J to jump to the feed. 193 0 obj 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. They OWN YOU. But, he is wrong here. Update this biography 191 0 obj 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. They own all the important land. 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! Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. Two reasons I dont vote. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE CARLIN, COMEDIAN: Takes the cake! Ive read it dozens of times. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. According to Carlin, religion is one of humanitys greatest swindles and created nothing but lies, conflict, and suffering. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Yes, all the words are quite impolite. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. %%EOF Everybody complains about politicians. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); All photographs on this website (unless otherwise indicated) were created by and are the property of Daniel R. Joder and may not be used for any purpose without permission. Search. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. You voted them in. Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? endobj You caused the problem. You know what they're interested in? e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Some parents deserve respect. <> 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. Schedule . And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. A friend is someone you can count on. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. <>/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 . He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. They should be earned. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. While you're here, we have a public discord server. 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. Its a big club, and. Nobody seems to care! I dont vote. ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. This is what we have to offer. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. 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. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. 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. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. Nobody seems to care. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. You know what they want? American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. 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. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' Web. They don't care about the planet. Well where do people think these politicians come from? You, and I, are not in the big club. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. 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[wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. You and I are not in the big club. Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. Likethe public. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. 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. xref Certainly! 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. I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. And that's just sad.". Transcript. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? People like to twist that around, I know. George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. They're your 'likes'. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. 0000001596 00000 n You know, say, boy, he really . He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. 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. 189 0 obj Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. I'm getting tired of that shit. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. 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. Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about social media. (LAUGHS). THE FOOD IS GREAT BUT PUBLIC SERVICE IS TERRIBLE. Nothing wrong with the planet. endobj Most are only interested in self pleasures and bad habits. So, that I can continue my work in Government. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. They own everything. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. That's a big activity here in Washington! On Election Day, I stay home. But that would be much too direct! <>/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>> And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. 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. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. George Carlin on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." 0 Everybody says they suck. 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. You have OWNERS! Fuck em. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). 0000001412 00000 n You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. In this paper, I examine George Carlin's stance on . Now you can just hide behind a screen and fire off your misspelled, grammatically incorrect rants to thousands of strangers. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? And don't even get me started on Twitter. Thats what the owners count on. Not in the abstract they don't. And nobody seems to notice. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. Enjoyed this speech? He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. 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. 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. . Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. 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. [wptabtitle]@Shoq[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=feed id=323150247956193281][/wptabcontent] Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. Dog, Cat, Thinking. Nobody cares. Required fields are marked *. In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. They want your retirement money. George Carlin. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". Everybody says they suck. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. 4 Mar. 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. They want obedient workers. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. Politicians have traditionally hidden behind three things, the flag, the Bible and children. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. endobj Then youre just what theyre looking for. They own everything. Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. 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. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. They don't fall out of the sky. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. Your email address will not be published. 184 0 obj It will be a lot of fun. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. CHALLENGES! POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. Not in the abstract they don't. That's a friend. "In America, anyone can become president. People like to twist that around. Fuck hope! People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. Pfft! endobj I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. Unless we think of some way to fight back. (LAUGHS). Thank you. 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. Everybody complains about politicians. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. Yeah the public sucks. Something is definitely wrong. "Forget the politicians. startxref I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. The transcripts I could find always sucked. I dont vote. 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. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . 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. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Several reasons. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. Shut the fuck up! Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. Maybe something else sucks around here. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. The table has tilted folks. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. All rights reserved. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. (LAUGHS). (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.