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? But he wasn't always a . Two reasons. It's a Big Club, and You Ain't in It: George Carlin as Social and 0000002565 00000 n He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! They want obedient workers. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. It's like a highlight reel of their fake lives. <>/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 . endobj George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. His parents split up when he was an infant because his . Where you calling from today? 0000053233 00000 n He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. Everybody says they suck. 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. 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. 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. 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]. It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. ', Defense of 2nd Spanish Republic - 1936, Jimmy Reid: 'A rat race is for rats. The planet has been through a lot worse than us. 188 0 obj Sure, here's a possible transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Let's talk about 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. Fuck hope!. 0000003516 00000 n Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. That somehow we're gonna put in jeopardy this beautiful little blue-green ball that's just a-floatin' around the sun? 0000000016 00000 n George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Its a big club, and you aint in it! George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. They own everything. So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. They should be based on the parents' performance. You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. Its what our system produces. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. Let's all tell each other what we're doing every minute of the day. Theres a reason. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. "Forget the politicians. everybody complains about politicians. And don't even get me started on the whole idea of 'friends' on social media. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. He was born May 12, 1937, in New York City into an Irish Catholic family, but he rejected the faith. From his 1992 (first ever LIVE) HBO TV special "Jammin' in New York", performed in from of 6,500 people at Madison Square Gardens. As I say, they're my work, they're my play, they're my passion. 183 21 You and I are not in the big club. The politicians are put there to give you the idea that you have freedom of choice. ], Your email address will not be published. I dont vote. 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. 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. I dont vote. You wanna know what a friend is? And let's not forget about YouTube. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Compared to the people, the planet is doing great. This is what we have to offer. Local elections, special elections, and mid-terms, especially. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. Nobody seems to care. This shit they shuffle around every four years? 0000003901 00000 n But here's the thing: you don't need social media to be happy. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. From people in all walks of life usually the person in question who has committed some unspeakable act. Its what our system produces: Garbage in. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. 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. I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. It has to be the WHOLE THING. 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% Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. stream 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? That's always a nice touch, American people. Tired of that shit. `XX /;VU}`M%VO #5Zfb-> Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. But in war times they quickly become, our brave young fighting men and women stationed half way around the world in places whose name's they(POLITICIANS) can't pronounce, wandering if they will ever see their loved ones again. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg [wptabs style=wpui-mre-basic mode=horizontal background=false] THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . You crowned us', by Toni Morrison - 1988, for Michael Gordon: '13 days ago my Dads big, beautiful, generous heart suddenly stopped beating', by Scott and Sarah Gordon - 2018, Tara Westover: 'Your avatar isn't real, it isn't terribly far from a lie', The Un-Instagrammable Self, Northeastern University - 2019, Tim Minchin: 'Being an artist requires massive reserves of self-belief', WAAPA - 2019, Atul Gawande: 'Curiosity and What Equality Really Means', UCLA Medical School - 2018, Abby Wambach: 'We are the wolves', Barnard College - 2018, Eric Idle: 'America is 300 million people all walking in the same direction, singing 'I Did It My Way'', Whitman College - 2013, Shirley Chisholm: ;America has gone to sleep', Greenfield High School - 1983, Joe Marler: 'Get back on the horse', Harlequins v Bath pre game interview - 2019, Ray Lewis : 'The greatest pain of my life is the reason I'm standing here today', 52 Cards -, Mel Jones: 'If she was Bradman on the field, she was definitely Keith Miller off the field', Betty Wilson's induction into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame - 2017, Jeff Thomson: 'Its all those people that help you as kids', Hall of Fame - 2016, Dan Angelucci: 'The Best (Best Man) Speech of all time', for Don and Katherine - 2019, Hallerman Sisters: 'Oh sister now we have to let you gooooo!' It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Marc Allan: Hi. Montclair State University Digital Commons As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. They should be earned. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. Retweets do count. If this is the best God can do, I am not impressed. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. Here's a transcript of a segment where he talks about it: "Social media, what a crock of shit that is. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. George Carlin - Wikipedia The transcripts I could find always sucked. 0000001412 00000 n We've been here, what, a hundred thousand? George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. 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. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. Its a big club, and. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. PDF Not Just A Game Transcript - Media Education Foundation OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? (CLAPS, LAUGHS). He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. Not in the abstract they don't. 0000003180 00000 n Quote by George Carlin: "Forget the politicians. The politicians are . These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? Every time. 189 0 obj George Carlin - National Press Club [complete] - YouTube First of all, its meaningless. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. It's like the Wild West of the internet, but with more trolls. 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. But, the Incomplete List highlights his exceptional understanding of, love for, and talent with language, sound, and rythmn. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. <> Its called the American Dream,because you have to be asleep to believe it. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? It's supposed to connect you with other people, but it's just a way of avoiding real human contact. People post pictures of themselves and their lives, trying to create a narrative that they're happy, successful, and popular. I don't words that conceal reality. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of Carlin's most famous quotes on government. Fuck hope! And nobody seems to notice. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. And don't even get me started on Twitter. Hes right. People like to twist that around, I know. 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. %PDF-1.7 % And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. George Carlin's Wise Words On Politicians - The Photography Blog of Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. We don't need that many. They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. )'B^E_2yKg&. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> 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. 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. 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. They come from American parents, American families, American homes, American schools, American churches, American businesses, American universities, and theyre elected by American citizens. Maher was raised a Catholic (but has a Jewish mother). That doesnt help them. Before his death in June 2008, comedian George Carlin spent 10 years working on a memoir, Last Words, with his longtime friend Tony Hendra. Maybe two hundred thousand? e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] They want your retirement money. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? endobj As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. 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. Ill let Carlin tell you what he thinks. George Carlin. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 54 decision affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. I'M NOT SURE; I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET (LAUGHS). Because the owners, the owners of this country dont want that. The planet is fine. Then you're just what they're looking for. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. Ive read it dozens of times. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! What? George Carlin. endobj In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. From Life Is Worth Losing. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. Trump Follower? [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. Everybody says they suck. You got people walking around bumping into each other, looking down at their phones, tweeting, Instagramming, Facebooking, like they're all little paparazzi. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. Who Does George Carlin Represent? | by Michael Thompson | Medium All rights reserved. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. 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 on Voting Transcript Now there's one thing you might have noticed i don't complain about: politicians. Fuck em! 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. And they're all looking for that instant gratification of likes and followers, like it's some kind of digital high-five. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). 4 Mar. And that's just sad.". George Carlin was known for his insightful and humorous observations on modern society, including his thoughts on social media. Better yet, and more ironic, 'THEY TWISTED MY WORDS.' And theyre elected by American citizens. Yes, all the words are quite impolite. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. And the more noise there is, the harder it is to hear anything worth listening to. No contest. They are irrelevant. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Its never going to get any better, dont look for it, be happy with what youve got. Shut the fuck up! Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. e d u / e t d / 4 7 1)/Rect[72.0 131.7406 279.0264 143.4594]/StructParent 6/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Transcript. Carlin is usually spot on. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. George Carlin Politicians - YouTube Famous Quotes by George Carlin about Politics. They don't get any real human contact. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? 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. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. They're your contacts. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. Nobody cares. 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. 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. 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. 194 0 obj THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. (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. Not in the abstract they don't. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Some parents deserve respect. <>/Metadata 181 0 R/Outlines 136 0 R/Pages 174 0 R/StructTreeRoot 145 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! Dog, Cat, Thinking. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. Then watch the video. Quote by George Carlin: "But there's a reason. There - Goodreads 0000001936 00000 n (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. Marc Allan: Oh, okay, good. Theyll get it. It will be a lot of fun. But wheres the logic in that? https://ad.style/. All rights reserved. Best George Carlin Quotes of All Time - LiveAbout Now theres one thing you might have noticed i dont complain about: politicians. CNN.com - Transcripts Thats right. You, and I, are not in the big club. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . 203 0 obj So, it may seem like stand-up comedy, but I suspect Carlin is deadly serious. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo 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?' Thats what the owners count on. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. So put down your phone, step away from the computer, and go out into the world. Difference. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! In fact, it might be the thing that's making you unhappy. Quote by George Carlin: "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed 191 0 obj Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. You have OWNERS! Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, Use the actual ChatGPT bot (not GPT-3 models) for all your conversational needs, Try out the powerful GPT-3 bot (no jailbreaks required for this one), Generate unique and stunning images using our AI art bot, Chat with the BING Chat bot and see what it can come up with (new and improved! The politicians are put there to give you the idea you have freedom of choice. Quick Guide. Something is definitely wrong. George Carlin Politicians : Choosing Life or Death in Capitalist America.. George Carlin Politicians youtu.be. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good.