george carlin politicians transcript

He pretty much smashed the nail squarely on the head. "In America, anyone can become president. Everyone experiences pain, of course. This is said with a straight face although it's obvious of course that the proposition is stated precisely backwards (LAUGHS). Because if it is really just the fault of the politicians then where are all the other bright people of conscience? So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". Two reasons I dont vote: first of all, its meaningless. Because if its really just the fault of these politicians, then where are all the other bright people of conscience? Nobody seems to care. <>stream 194 0 obj The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. They don't get any real human contact. [masturbation gestures] It doesnt mean a fucking thing. So, maybemaybemaybe its not the politicians who suck. People like to twist that around. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". (LAUGHS). He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. However, most of his bile was reserved for conservatives and Republicans. 124 Copy quote. It's so obvious that it almost goes without saying, but comedians are generally more intelligent and sensitive than the average person. Yeah, the public sucks! Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? Nobody cares. You, and I, are not in the big club. Pfft! But theres a reason. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). It's always the whole thing. 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. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Search. He said: Once you leave the womb, conservatives dont care about you until you reach military age. I show how there is no direct way to escape politicizing . [5], Conservatives say if you dont give the rich more money, they will lose their incentive to invest. A friend is someone who will come over and help you move. THOU SHALT NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS . This is what we have to offer. And theyre elected by American citizens. they're always PROCEEDING or moving forward. Likethe public. If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! [3], Carlin was equally hard on politics as he was on religion. I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. Not in the abstract they don't. 0000000716 00000 n Everybody says they suck. Maybe two hundred thousand? THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. I dont vote. @Z(dXSm !4I 191 0 obj 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. Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet. MISTAKES WERE MADE, DON'T LOOK AT ME, PROBABLY SOMEONE IN MY OFFICE. You know what they want? It will be a lot of fun. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. They speak of course with great caution, because they must take care not to actually say anything. 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. Nobody seems to care! He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. It covers the most famous 'rant' part of the speech. 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. endobj And we've only been engaged in heavy industry for a little over two hundred years. So I know that a little later on this year, youre going to have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much. While breaking down these claims on political correctness, Carlin implements his own set of values. 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]. This is the kind of shit youd expect from an office temp with a bad attitude. Apparently, his last ballot was cast in 1972for McGovern. . You and I are not in the big club. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I dont always agree with everything he says, but I always listen. While you're here, we have a public discord server. 0000015151 00000 n It's all just noise. OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. x\}_nK '!oF+$SW9E fX{]YTUOm9qhSO+_7L|*kqyHUwor}=qgw;WnrG7no8G*w6a2Uq K|CQWO_nT]}wbvASBT=tE.t6C}qC)onmg2uAWq|9xLSg 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. Some parents deserve respect. But here's the thing: social media isn't real life. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Well, we know what they want. 0000008961 00000 n People go on there, they play with the animals, they pet them, they feed them, but they don't get any real interaction. They are us', Address to Parliament following Christchurch massacre - 2019, Dolores Ibrruri: "No Pasarn!, They shall not pass! Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. On Election Day, I stay home. Everybody says they suck. Now normally during peace times the politician would refer to people in the military as: POLITICIAN:OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED AROUND THE WORLD. I on the other hand, who did not vote, WHO DID NOT VOTE. Maybe something else sucks around here. 0000001412 00000 n It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Then share it far and wide with the little green button. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 Off-course no politician would admit to such a lowly station as working in Government. 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. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. So if you are easily offended dont click the link. Lee did not involve himself formally in politics, but he was a symbol of diversity and the synthesis of "East" and "West." 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. Bruce Lee was raised Catholic and Buddhist. As a lifelong stand-up comedian, Carlin had a lot of opportunities to speak his mindand religion and politics were two of his favorite subjects. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Something is wrong here. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. Carlin, for 40-years, was one of the greatest comedians ever. 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). Thats what the owners count on. Pfft! Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! I have a problem with the Ten Commandments. George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, actor, social critic and author. People just spewing their uninformed opinions and insults at each other. George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing - English Transcript. startxref this is my tribute and way of promoting George Carlin's work. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. George Carlin. All rights reserved. You know what they want? Everybodys at the mall scratching his ass, picking his nose, taking out his credit card out of a fannie-pack, and buying a pair of sneakers with lights in them. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. This is the best we can do folks. 0000002803 00000 n "No child left behind. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents()/Rect[72.0 612.5547 302.8926 625.4453]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> 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. 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. everybody complains about politicians. Our country is failing because the majority of the people are selfish. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. But first thing the next morning, I became a sun-worshipper. They want it back so they can give it to their criminal friends on Wall Street, and you know something? 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO Its what our system produces: Garbage in. His satirical comments and relentless attacking a damaged system that unfairly trounced on the rights of its . Forget the politicians. xWnF}WDh%&^6F%&T{84e[A0@-3wUr-*l:, XF{HT+T0?LL q8"y1yY0LV"vQ|8:GwPBr,&]Qt7oz5n Fuck em! Another favorite distortion is Public Service. 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. (LAUGHS). Because at the end of the day, social media is just a bunch of zeros and ones floating around in cyberspace. I dont vote. You know, those posts that pretend to be modest, but really they're just a way of showing off. You dont. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. They don't care about the planet. They own all the important land. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. 'Oh, I'm so exhausted from traveling all over Europe for the third time this year. Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. In 2017, Rolling Stone magazine ranked him second (behind Richard Pryor) on its list of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". 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. It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Thats a nice campaign slogan for somebody: The public sucks! Transcript. George Carlin. THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. They want your retirement money. Sure, here's a sample transcript of George Carlin talking about social media in one of his stand-up routines: "Let's talk about social media for a minute. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? But marital fidelity is a good idea, so I suggest we keep the idea and call this commandment "Thou shalt not be unfaithful." George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. 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. But I'm sure they will still remove this. endobj Fuck hope! Trump Follower? Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. POLITICIAN:HE HASN'T RESPONDED TO MY INITIATIVE. The table has tilted folks. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. 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. Sure, there's some good stuff on there, but it's mostly just people filming themselves doing stupid things and hoping to go viral. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. Maybe something else sucks around here like: THE PUBLIC. Its a big club, and. Whatever happened WellWell he's about to find out! They're your contacts. But that would be much too direct! The planet has been through a lot worse than us. 186 0 obj But social media is just a symptom of our narcissistic, attention-deficit culture. George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999. 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. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. They spend billions of dollars every year lobbying, lobbying, to get what they want. He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. Theyll get it. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. 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. They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. Copyright 2017 iComedyTV.com. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. 0 0000003901 00000 n Watching the video and reading the transcript are, interestingly, two different experiences. And don't even get me started on Twitter. This is not good work. In particular it's fun to listen to Washington talk. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. George Carlin does not need my platitudes, but I will still proffer them. Retweets do count. of American cultural paradoxes. Speakola is a labour of love and Id be very grateful if you would share, tweet or like it. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! We're addicted to the attention, the likes, the validation. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. Fuck em. ], Your email address will not be published. I think the list of commandments was deliberately and artificially inflated to get it up to ten. 183 0 obj I'VE FAITH IN THE AMERICAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM. Carlin was brought up Irish Catholic but grew into an outspoken atheist. They own and control the corporations. Web. 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. Carlin is usually spot on. 0000003180 00000 n Recorded on November 5, 2005, Beacon Theater, New York City, New York. 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? endobj I mean, why do we need to see some idiot eating Tide pods or jumping off a roof into a pool? 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. 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. Tired of that shit. That's a big activity here in Washington! 0000002288 00000 n "I don't believe anything the government tells me." - George Carlin 02. 0000004120 00000 n Are these fucking people kidding me? Unless we think of some way to fight back. Enjoyed this speech? And secondly, I dont vote cause I believe if you vote, you have no right to complain. Here it is: Why are there ten? First of all, its meaningless. Two is all you need, folks. But he wasn't always a . You have no right to complain. Vodafone Ad. And term-limits aint going to do you any good. It's the perfect name because it's anti-social media. 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. 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. Because that's where real communication happens, folks. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. 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. So self-important. Two reasons I dont vote. [wptabtitle]Friends[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][twitter-feed username=shoq mode=search id=323794037750513667][/wptabcontent] You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. Never mind the press conferences get the big knife out of the drawer. 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. [5] And another one: As for the poor, they tell us theyve lost all incentive because weve given them too much money.[6]. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! I don't like euphemisms, or euphemistic language. I have my ideas. Everybody's going to save something now. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. We're all becoming like Goldfish, swimming around in our own little bowls, looking at the world through a curved piece of glass. I just wanna put this thing behind me and get on with my life (CLAPS, LAUGHS). You caused the problem. "We're so self-important. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. Not affiliated with OpenAI. We dont have people like that in this country. George Carlin: Dumb Americans. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. everybody complains about politicians. 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. Anyway enjoy it while it's h. It's like they're part of some kind of digital echo chamber. Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. 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. 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?

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