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(LAUGHS). They're not your friends. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. Then you're just what they're looking for. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Every time. And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. 191 0 obj Hes right. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. This is not good work. )'B^E_2yKg&. See they dont READ they REVIEW, they dont have OPINIONS they take POSITIONS, and they dont give ADVISE they make RECOMMENDATIONS. POLITICIAN:THERE IS NO EVIDENCE, NO ONE HAS PROVEN ANYTHING EVENTUALLY I'LL BE EXONERATED. They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. And the problem is, we're comparing our real lives to other people's highlight reels. 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? George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. You don't. You have no choice. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. 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. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. No contest. [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. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. It will be a lot of fun. The table has tilted folks. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! THINGS ARE MOVING FASTER NOW, MISTAKES WERE MADE. 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." And don't get me started on the selfies. You enjoy yourselves. Nobody cares what you had for breakfast, or what your cat did, or what your opinion is on the latest political scandal. 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. Well where do people think these politicians come from? They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? Such a nice touch. I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. 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 dont fall out of the sky. "In America, anyone can become president. Something is wrong here. I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. Update this biography It's like they're saying, 'Look at me, look at me! 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. 0000015151 00000 n
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. endobj xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n Transcript. And term limits aint gunna do ya any good. Funny, Humor, Beer. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. 'Look at me, I'm so happy and successful and loved!' Not in the abstract they don't. THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. They want obedient workers. Nobody seems to care. Several reasons. Theyll get it. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. trailer <>/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 . You caused the problem. 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]. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. You know, say, boy, he really . Everybody says they suck. 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 . Well, we know what they want. GEORGE CARLIN: I want to tell you something about words that I think is important. People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. startxref 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. 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. 183 21 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. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Certainly! Difference. Given the nature of our current Administration, I thought it timely to revisit what George said years ago (Back In Town HBO Special, 1996) about American politicians and the American people who elect them. Look, I'm not against technology or communication. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. Suddenly we're down to four. Two reasons. But a comedian has the ability to use their anger and intelligence to refocus and reconstruct their pain into entertainment. They don't get any real human contact. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! George Carlin: I'm in Hollywood, Los Angeles. No contest. Thank you. m o n t c l a i r . <>stream
And so, with all of this in mind, folks, I offer you my revised list of the Two Commandments: THOU SHALT KEEP THY RELIGION TO THYSELF! Then share it far and wide with the little green button. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Enjoyed this speech? endobj 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. But really, they're just regurgitating whatever they heard on cable news or read on some clickbait website. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. 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. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. 194 0 obj Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! (LAUGHS). 160 Copy quote. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. They want obedient workers. They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? Been through all kinds of things worse than us. It goes WAY beyond his famous Seven Words You Cant Say on Television (also classic). 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. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" First Response: First Response Certainly! I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. But the POLITICIANS, god bless them or something like that, they're are at their most entertaining when they're are in trouble. Power, Politics & American Sports [transcript] [VIDEO CLIP] Jesse Owens: To me, politics has no part to play on the field of strife of . But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Carlin took a liberal stance on most things, but generally found politics and politicians corrupt and ridiculous. So let me tell you something. xref this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. BRAND: That's comedian George. Carlin left a wealth of social, political, and religious commentaryand most of it was highly critical. You have owners. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. 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. ";s:7:"keyword";s:36:"george carlin politicians transcript";s:5:"links";s:605:"Hill Country Elephant Preserve Promo Code,
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