For many of us, someone as ridiculous as Donald Trump being voted into office didn’t surprise us because it simply confirms what we already know – that this country breeds ignorant, mindless people. And above all, those voted into office are an extension of the people they are elected to represent. If you have selfish, ignorant citizens, you’re gonna get selfish, ignorant leaders.Īlong with this quote – “ If you vote and elect dishonest, incompetent people into office who screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done.” – I think it’s safe to say that despite his many critiques of the American government as a whole, he did see some sort of value in democracy and voting. If only we elected officials in our country that communicated ideas in honest and effective ways as someone like George Carlin was infamous for… There is an actual debate to be had about biases that exist in mainstream media and their responsibility to the public to deliver straightforward information. George Carlin breaks down exactly what drives that bias – money, and power. While Donald Trump’s crying out “fake news!” is really his way of diminishing anything that the media says that he doesn’t like, it does play on a sentiment that most of us feel and know exists, which is that media is biased.
If the parent corporation doesn’t want you to know something, it wont be on the news.
Those who decide what news you will or will not hear are paid by, and tolerated purely at the whim of, those who hold economic power. Keep in mind, the news media are not independent they are a sort of bulletin board and public relations firm for the ruling class – the people who run things. So I’ve picked out 12 quotes from George Carlin that I think are absolutely worthy of puffing some Master Kush and meditating on. For me, his style, comedy, and ideas have been a profound motivation on my own creativity and approach to life. He passed away on June 22, 2008, at the age of 71. On June 10, 2008, Carlin was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor as the 11 th recipient. George Carlin, over his career, has released 24 albums (20 stand-up albums and four audiobooks), 5 of which earned the GRAMMY Awards which includes his final album, “ 2008’s It’s Bad For Ya” being awarded posthumously. George Carlin was regarded as one of the most influential comedians in America. Throughout his many comedy albums and specials, countless interviews (such as this High Times interview 10 years before he passed), and 5 books he’s published, you can find an infinite amount of philosophical questions and ideas that just might push the boundaries on your current understanding of life. George Carlin was arrested after debuting his infamous ‘Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television’ His comedy took a new tone that evolved well into his later years, and like a fine wine, he somehow managed to grow better with age. He began what would eventually become an illustrious stand-up comedy career in 1956, and truly began to bloom as a comedian in the late 60s as he was swooned by the counter culture movement, creating such legendary bits as his ‘ Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television‘. Known for his shamelessly crass style and powerful social commentary, above everything he was a philosopher, a title I don’t think he quite gets enough credit for. For you regular Loud News readers, you probably know by now that I am a huge fan of stand-up comedy, and one name that will always remain at the top of my list of favorites is the enigmatic George Carlin (1937-2008).
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