So, that I can continue my work in Government. But here's the thing, folks. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin talking about social media: "Social media, huh? 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. Where you calling from today? They're your followers. 0000002803 00000 n George Carlins daughter, @kelly_carlin, on her first radio show with guest Paul Provenza, talking about this routine. They dont pass through a membrane from another reality. 124 Copy quote. User Clip: Carlin Mocks Politicians' Language. Unless we think of some way to fight back. What George Carlin Believed About Religion endobj Beep Boop, this was generated by by ChatGPT. Maher is a liberal who has endorsed at least the last two Democratic presidential candidates. 183 0 obj Now, in the interest of logicsomething religion has a really hard time withI'm going to skip around the list a little bit: THOU SHALT NOT STEAL. All day long beating you over the head in their media telling you what to believe, what to think and what to buy. I think I have done that bit', BAFTA acceptance, Leading Actress - 2019, Axel Scheffler: 'The book wasn't called 'No Room on the Broom! Difference. Two hundred years versus four and a half billion. 0 And don't even get me started on Twitter. % Updated on May 30, 2018. You're just trying to impress people you don't even know. I mean, have you ever looked at people's Facebook or Instagram profiles? Its a big club, and you aint in it! 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. Londons Heathrow Airport, November 7, 2018. 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. It's a big club, and you ain't in it. All across this great land of ours, the greatest nation on earth, the greatest nation in the history of the World and in times of military crisis you can be sure that someone in a suit in this town will eventually plant himself in front of a camera and carry on a great deal about the most powerful nation on the face of the earth. "A transcript of George Carlin talking about Social Media" (6K"F;nyV-()*bt3QgsX;a\IC'h%7. George Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York in 1937 and died in Santa Monica, California in 2008. Your vote is what determines the direction this Great Ship America will turn. endobj (LAUGHS) PROCEEDING. I dont vote. 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. Maybe you'll find some of the features useful , Ignore this comment if your post doesn't have a prompt. Quick Guide. So maybe maybe MAYBE, its not the politicians who suck. Im talking about the real owners now, the BIG owners! I think what we really need more of is ritual suicide, you know. The shit they shuffle around every four years doesnt mean a fuckin thing. Oh, I gotta share this with my friends, you know what you should do? We dont have people like that in this country. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. Anthony Hopkins is a pantheist-Catholic-agnostic who believes strongly in God. Use section headers above different song parts like [Verse], [Chorus], etc. A lot of that goes on: QUESTION:SENATOR, HAVE YOU SOLVED THAT PROBLEM?POLITICIAN:WELL, WE'RE MOVING FORWARD ON THAT. They should be earned. 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. You can't have an opinion anymore without being labeled as something. George Carlin interview from 1989 | The Tapes Archive Podcast It's a Big Club, and You Ain't in It: George Carlin as Social and 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." 187 0 obj While you're here, we have a public discord server. Very relevant for these times of high public paranoia about Global Warming! Then you're just what they're looking for. George Carlin The Planet Is Fine transcript | iComedyTV.com He is mostly non-political except for his involvement with the environmental organization, Greenpeace. hb```b``na` cc`ahd`phQD"#. -{- f1^u0`cp@&CUoM;v> Cause Americans have a lot of trouble dealing with reality. But, listen to Georges delivery in the video and it comes across much more as stand-up humor. Two reasons. 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. Reading the text, it sounds like a reasonably serious essaywell, sort of. POLITICIAN:WERE ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM AND WE'LL SOON BE PROCEEDING. To learn more, check out our transcription guide or visit our transcribers forum, Comedian George Carlins take on The Ten Commandments. 183 21 0000001936 00000 n Moses could have carried them down the hill in his pocket. They're worried that some day in the future, they might be personally inconvenienced. Look them in the eye, shake their hand, and share your thoughts and feelings in person. 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. <>/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 . ', And let's not forget the humblebrags. The truth is, obedience and respect should not be granted automatically. And you don't want to spend your real life chasing after digital validation.". 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. Everybody says they suck. George Carlin > Quotes > Quotable Quote (?) George Carlin Interview Transcription: George Carlin: This is George Carlin. Sure, here's a transcript of George Carlin's routine about social media: "Social media. The big wealthy business interests that control things and make all the important decisions. A friend is someone you can count on. Two is all you need, folks. Search. George Carlin (1937-2008): Legendary Comedian Challenged Status Quo 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% It's like we're living in this weird dystopian future where everyone is constantly monitoring each other, waiting for the opportunity to pounce. There's a whole world out there waiting for you, and it's much more interesting than anything you'll find on social media.". However, he calls himself an apatheist (meaning that he's an atheist who doesn't care about the topic). Carlin was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, religion, psychology, language and taboo subjects. The more we pointed out the foolishness of our "superiors," the more they kept us down. Now, folks, a question for you. You enjoy yourselves; itll be a lot of fun. Write your screenplay and focus on the story with many helpful features. 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. . They don't fall out of the sky. This is what we have to offer. And the greatest arrogance of all: save the planet. 0000001412 00000 n I HAVEN'T DETERMINED THAT YET. Read it first. Well, where do people think these politicians come from? 0000003180 00000 n Montclair State University Digital Commons George Carlin - Wikipedia everybody complains about politicians. _S@bZ&j{|pQGB0qw_rm+eUr!:J9d j9mLJRL Q3PUn\#MuRJ\ *B6B6x You have no right to complain. everybody complains about politicians. 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. So my advice is this: put down your phone, go outside, and actually live your life. 0000015151 00000 n 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. Two reasons I dont vote. Likethe public. I just wanna put this behind me and that's an expression we hear a lot these days in all walks of lives. Clearly he's preparing us for something (LAUGHS). Here Is What You Support, Stop The Steal! They made questioners out of us and they really didnt have any answers. Then watch the video. 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. (LAUGHS), so instead they ADDRESS the PROBLEM (LAUGHS). He spoke about his book "Brain Droppings" and answered questions submitted by the audience. The PEOPLE are fucked. ,G0p%:::400-: @%L`n((lax@\0eF,q] \ .P+4 d3;P hnN*S fxsH>XDAA#beae:i5rY3h11(31013a_p_&]37CD\&k2N@TD}. And then, maybe, put down your phone and go have an actual conversation with someone. Real connection comes from being present with other people, from having meaningful conversations, from doing things together. He was regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all time. As I say, they're my work, they're my . They own everything. 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! He is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics; one newspaper called Carlin "the dean of counterculture comedians". <>/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 . "In America, anyone can become president. I know, they say, they say: well if you dont vote you have no right to complain. Everybody says they suck. A person who routinely spends his days torturing the language complains; POLITICIAN:THEY TWISTED MY WORDS. American stand-up comedian George Carlin is notable for his long-standing popularity from the early 60s up until his death in 2008. This is the best we can do folks. They don't pass through a membrane from "another reality". He was a spiritual atheist as an adult. These are the websites where people go to express themselves, right? But wheres the logic in that? The only difference is, when I get finished masturbating, Im gunna have a little something to show for it, folks.. Update this biography 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. TOP 25 QUOTES BY GEORGE CARLIN (of 976) | A-Z Quotes )'B^E_2yKg&. And of course, they're all looking for that dopamine hit of getting likes and comments from people who agree with them. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! 0000003901 00000 n Nobody cares. George Carlin was one of the most well-known and beloved comedians of all time. 0000015335 00000 n They say, Well, if you dont vote you have no right to complain. But wheres the logic in that? They [Catholic teachers] would fall back on, Well, its a mystery.[2]. First of all, its meaningless. This is what we have to offer. Were fucked. <>/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>> So I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way: on election-day, I-STAY-HOME. <>/Border[0 0 0]/Contents(digitalcommons@montclair.edu)/Rect[400.0562 72.3516 527.5898 82.8984]/StructParent 7/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> And American English is loaded with euphemisms. Carlin is usually spot on. It's just a curated version of ourselves that we want to present to the world. First of all, I can see the sun, okay? THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. trailer Transcribed part of speech begins at 10.33, 13 May 1999, National Press Club, Washington DC, USA. And besides, all of these sites, they're just an illusion. Garbage ingarbage out. Im sure as soon as the election is over your country will improve immediately. George Carlin - The Ten Commandments | Genius The only part I would take with a block of salt is the last in which he explains why he doesnt vote. 01. CHALLENGES! 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. Not on some social media platform where everyone's shouting into the void.". "We're so self-important. I dont vote. And the worst part is that social media has become a platform for outrage and self-righteousness. 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. And if we had a list like that, I wouldn't mind that brilliant judge in Alabama displaying it prominently in the courthouse wall. Hi speech lovers,With costs of hosting website and podcast, this labour of love has become a difficult financial proposition in recent times. Are these fucking people kidding me? endobj It's all just noise. Did you ever think about the arithmetic? And let's not forget about YouTube. [wptabtitle]Blog[/wptabtitle][wptabcontent][/wptabcontent] We invite you and ask you to help us update this wiki by editing it. 21 George Carlin Quotes On Government And Politics Youre just gunna wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans [leaders]. Been through all kinds of things worse than us. 0000053233 00000 n George Carlin: 'Politicians don't actually say things, they INDICATE But it's all a facade. And not that you can help it, I mean the problem is really with the people you cover. War, disease, death, destruction, hunger, filth, poverty, torture, crime, corruption, and the Ice Capades. "Now, there's one thing you might have noticed I don't complain about: politicians. It presents itself as fairness, yet attempts to restrict and control people's language with strict codes and rigid rules. Everybody says they suck. This is an incomplete transcript made by Raven Developers. Yeah, let's share our every thought and feeling with the entire world, because that's what we need, more information. Nobody seems to care! The transcripts I could find always sucked. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 175 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> People are stupid because, well, people are stupid. Results like these do not belong on the rsum of a Supreme Being. Teach him how to fish, and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day. Video Transcript - In Defense of Politicians (George Carlin, 1996) "Now there's one thing you mighta noticed I don't complain about: politicians. 193 0 obj I still cant find a flaw in it, or anything even exaggerated. 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. 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. Overnight I became a sun-worshipper. Subreddit to discuss about ChatGPT. (LAUGHS). Juno3127 10 years ago You couldn't be more wrong. 11 Profound Quotes on Politics by George Carlin 192 0 obj You got people spouting their opinions left and right, like they're some kind of expert on the subject. Thats against their interests. His political commentary was scathing and on par with any of the greats, Pryor, Chappelle, Bruce. People like to twist that around. Oh, and I cant finish without recommending the routine Carlin calls his Incomplete List of Impolite Words. 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. Two reasons. Carlin was noted for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Youre just going to wind up with a brand new bunch of selfish, ignorant Americans. Dst7cSE99`YpOqBp@&+69ykl95-! OR: I WAS QUOTED OUT OF CONTEXT. This legendary rant is even better when read. In fact at this point he might even say: POLITICIAN:I'M WILLING TO TRUST IN THE FAIRNESS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. George Carlin. Here it is: Why are there ten? The planet is fine. People are so quick to judge and attack each other over the smallest things. You, and I, are not in the big club. e d u / e t d)/Rect[230.8867 233.3227 416.9463 245.0414]/StructParent 4/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> Not affiliated with OpenAI. They own you. I have my ideas. They got you by the balls. See they don't DECIDE; they DETERMINE. Narrow, unenlightened self-interest doesn't impress me. It's always the whole thing. And that certain sign that things are closing in: POLITICIAN:WHATEVER HAPPENED TO INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY (LAUGHS). 0000006309 00000 n You know, in the old days, if you wanted to share your opinion with someone, you had to look them in the eye and say it to their face. Dog, Cat, Thinking. No contest. Well where do people think these politicians come from? It's like a bunch of robots pretending to be human. 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. Good honest hard-working people; white collar, blue collar it doesnt matter what color shirt you have on. Theres a reason for this, theres a reason education SUCKS, and its the same reason it will never, ever, EVER be fixed. People like to twist that around, I know. Something is definitely wrong. Where are all the bright, honest, intelligent Americans ready to step in and save the nation and lead the way? 191 0 obj They OWN YOU. Yes, all the words are quite impolite. 9 minutes; 13,650 views; May 13, 1999 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! It's our undeniably superior (almost god-like) intelligence that made life difficult for us when we were children. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Everybody's going to save something now. He discusses political stance and also societal beliefs on the environment, and the Earth's resilience towards bombardment by pollution. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. 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. Nobody cares. That's a friend. So, I know that a little later on this year youre gunna have another one of those really swell presidential elections that you like so much [Bill Clinton v. Bob Dole]. George Carlin on why he likes disasters and people under pressure, and why the planet is doin' just fine. If it's a really serious matter, they make a JUDGMENT: POLITICIAN: I HAVEN'T MADE A JUDGMENT ON THAT. It's like, 'Hey, look at me, I'm having a good time. 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. 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!' 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. 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. Carlin considered conservatives and Republicans the greedy, warmongering class in political ideologies. Required fields are marked *. 0000000716 00000 n Not in the abstract they don't. As for me, Ill be home on that day, doing essentially the same thing as you. "George Carlin" Scripts.com. 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. 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. POLITICIAN:I'M IN PUBLIC SERVICE, I LIKE AMERICA DON'T YOU? I'm so interesting, I'm so important!'. They dont want well informed, well educated people capable of critical thinking. TOUGH DECISIONS like: POLITICIAN (PLANNING):HOW MUCH SOFT MONEY CAN I EXPECT TO COLLECT IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CORE VALUES? Its what our system produces. 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]. Now theres one thing you mighta noticed I dont complain about: politicians. 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. Conservatives want live babies so they can raise them to be dead soldiers. Comedian George Carlin addressed members and guests of the National Press Club in Washington, DC. That's why we need people who can make the TOUGH DECISIONS. User Clip: George Carlin - National Press Club May 19, 1999 THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN. Well where do people think these politicians come from? Most of the images you will find here are available for license or purchase. Well, we know what they want. They don't get any real human contact. BUT WHEN I DO, I'LL ADVISE YOU. George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 - June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. This country was bought and sold and paid for a long time ago. Besides, there is nothing wrong with the planet. An INITIATIVE is an idea that isn't going anywhere! Garbage out. <<76B7883B53B3B2110A00D082ECFCFC7F>]/Prev 777933>> Obedient workers, people who are just smart enough to run the machines and do the paperwork. If you have selfish, ignorant citizensif you have selfish, ignorant citizens, youre gunna get selfish, ignorant leaders. 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. 4 Mar. 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. Been through earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, continental drift, solar flares, sun spots, magnetic storms, the magnetic reversal of the poleshundreds of thousands of years of bombardment by comets and asteroids and meteors, worlwide floods, tidal waves, worldwide fires, erosion, cosmic rays, recurring ice agesAnd we think some plastic bags, and some aluminum cans are going to make a difference? They dont fall out of the sky. endobj endobj 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. Suddenly we're down to four. "Political correctness is America's newest form of intolerance, and it is especially pernicious because it comes disguised as tolerance. 25l`|xs[e>L;}_}S +Fn-RWErk^7=fa,|~'RsiYK@"4W/:iVDrZWV)^:i\9KnwmVYi5v b^mfYN.[ T*gvIc"f=di^fE)SGO Its almost a poetic rap. Fuck hope. Fuck em! But that would be much too direct! You got people posting pictures of their food, their pets, their vacations. << /Length 5 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> POLITICIAN:I ADVISED HIM THAT I HAD MADE A JUDGMENT. Theyll get it. I don't words that conceal reality. He and his "seven dirty words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. And secondly, I dont vote because I believe if you vote you have no right to complain. New episode of the podcast is terrific. 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! 189 0 obj If you can afford a donation, it will help Speakola survive and prosper. 0000005590 00000 n But theres a reason. What? So, I have solved this little political dilemma for myself in a very simple way. Retweets do count. 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 . 194 0 obj 0000002565 00000 n They'll get it all from you sooner or later 'cause they own this f**kin' place. 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. From the late 1980s, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. And that's just sad.". Besides, environmentalists don't give a shit about the planet.