george carlin politicians transcript

Well, if you ask me, it's more like the land of the self-obsessed and the home of the vain. They're a digital petting zoo. What's with all the selfies? As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. In 2008, he was posthumously awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. everybody complains about politicians. 0000006309 00000 n George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. That's always a nice touch, American people. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. No contest. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! %PDF-1.7 % Add in a bit of effective protest and it might even turn a bit faster.). Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. They dont want people who are smart enough to sit around a kitchen table and think about how badly theyre getting fucked by a system that threw them overboard 30 fucking years ago. Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . 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. %PDF-1.3 The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. Update this biography [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] 0000082419 00000 n Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. But that would be much too direct! POLITICIAN:SERVING THE NATION. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? The stand up comic was an artist who did more than articulate the public's subconscious; he. 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. They own everything. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. He was also known for his outspoken views on government and politics. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Everybody complains about politicians. They dont fall out of the sky. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. 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). 189 0 obj So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. Tired of that shit. Well, not overnight, you cant see the sun at night. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. Nobody seems to care. It is a crisis of confidence', Crisis of Confidence speech - 1979 , Jon Stewart: "They responded in five seconds", 9-11 first responders, Address to Congress - 2019, Jacinda Ardern: 'They were New Zealanders. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! "We're so self-important. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> "Save the trees, save the bees, save the whales, save those snails." Then share it far and wide with the little green button. They come from American parents, and American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, and American universities. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. m o n t c l a i r . This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . (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. 183 21 Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! This is what we have to offer. And don't get me started on the selfies. 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. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. Two reasons. Thats right. Nothing wrong with the planet. We don't need that many. of American cultural paradoxes. All rights reserved. That's a friend. It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) Theres a nice campaign slogan for somebody: the public sucks, fuck hope. And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. <> They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? So if you are easily offended dont click the link. And so, a long last after each has RESPONDED to the others INITIATIVES and each has REVIEWED the others RESPONSES and everyone has taken a POSITION made a JUDGMENT and offered a RECOMMENDATION. NOW they have to do something! All rights reserved. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". 0000001412 00000 n [/wptabs]. Fuck em! Complete biography of George Carlin . An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! From Life Is Worth Losing. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. If you have selfish ignorant citizens If you have selfish ignorant citizens, youre going to get selfish ignorant leaders. Ive read it dozens of times. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? 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. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. endobj Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Yeah the public sucks. George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Difference. 0000005590 00000 n "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! They don't fall out of the sky. 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. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. BRAND: That's comedian George. 0 It's a big club, and you ain't in it. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Pfft! Carlin is usually spot on. 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. Certainly! Oh boy. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. 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. 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. And let's not forget about YouTube. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. 0000002803 00000 n Two reasons. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. So, that I can continue my work in Government. I'm getting tired of that shit. 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. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. This is not good work. He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. 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. And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. Save the planet, we don't even know how to take care of ourselves yet. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns. Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. But here's the thing, folks. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. Marc Allan: Good, thanks for calling. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. I have my ideas. So let me tell you something. Everybody says they suck. They should be earned. 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]. [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. It's clearly a padded list. 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. 01. But wheres the logic in that? And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. Hendra, a writer and comedian, talks with Rebecca . Updated on May 30, 2018. Its a big club, and you aint in it! Press J to jump to the feed. You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! startxref His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. Suddenly we're down to four. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. 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. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. Enjoyed this speech? And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. You wanna know what a friend is? 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. You caused the problem. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. 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. 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! They are irrelevant. "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. They dont care about you at all at all AT ALL. 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? endobj Retweets do count. They're not your friends. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. Difference. Everybody says they suck. I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. 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 what we have to offer. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. 192 0 obj 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? People like to twist that around, I know. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. We haven't learned how to care for one another, we're gonna save the fucking planet? You have OWNERS! They're your followers. 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. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Everybody complains about politicians. It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. Here it is: Why are there ten? 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. THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. And we have the CONCEIT to think that somehow we're a threat? They want obedient workers. 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. (CLAPS, LAUGHS). x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg They own all the important land. Fuck hope! 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. 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. <>/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[308.9844 674.625 540.0 693.375]/StructParent 1/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Follow the link for the full transcript, its worth it, but here are a few choice excerpts: When it comes to bullshit, big-time, major league bullshit, you have to stand in awe of the all-time champion of false promises and exaggerated claims, religion. 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. endobj Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. You and I are not in the big club. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. "Forget the politicians. Yeah, the public sucks! They dont fall out of the sky. ), Stay up to date with the latest Digital Ants Network (DAN) versions in our channel, All of these features are available at no cost to you. Friends? People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. Forget the politicians. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. A clean place to live. https://ad.style/. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. Maybe something else sucks around here. It's always the whole thing. I dont vote. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. Vodafone Ad. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives don't care about you until you reach military age. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. 0000002565 00000 n (LAUGHS). endstream 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. <>/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>> George Carlin's acerbic wit and profound societal insights were a one time cultural phenomenon. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. 4 Mar. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". 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% 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. They don't fall out of the sky. Let's get started! Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. Everybody's going to save something now. I'M SERVING THE NATION. 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. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? 0000003180 00000 n 194 0 obj American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. What a great idea. 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. stream Its what our system produces: Garbage in. As I say, they're my work, they're my . 4 0 obj Been here four and a half billion years. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. The PEOPLE are fucked. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. 0000004120 00000 n Then, as the controversy continues to heat up, he moves to his next level of complaint: POLITICIAN:THE WHOLE THING HAS BEEN BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION.

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