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L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 07:37 PM Aug 2017

The Truth About Republicans by George Carlin



Oct 30, 2014
Though out of date, this video is timeless in its analysis of the American right wing. We miss you George!
BTW, my thanks to user Bradley Bear, who created this, but got so tired of the hateful comments it drew, he decided to disable comments and/or take it down.
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The Truth About Republicans by George Carlin (Original Post) L. Coyote Aug 2017 OP
What I wouldn't give to have George still with us. sandensea Aug 2017 #1
George was a great philosopher. BarbD Aug 2017 #2
George Carlin will never die. zentrum Aug 2017 #3
agree - George Carlin will be listened to 100 years from now IF... bagelsforbreakfast Aug 2017 #4
I miss you George. dubyadiprecession Aug 2017 #5
His philosophy is timeless n/t apkhgp Aug 2017 #6
He's no longer here not fooled Aug 2017 #7

BarbD

(1,194 posts)
2. George was a great philosopher.
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 08:07 PM
Aug 2017

He had several memorable routines -- Football vs. Baseball, Reducing the Ten Commandments, A Place for your Stuff, Words you can't say on TV, etc.

In keeping with the upcoming eclipse, here is his comment on "Son of God" taken from his book, "Brain Droppings":
"I've begun worshipping the sun for a number of reasons. First of all, unlike other gods I could mention, I can see the sun. It's there for me every day. And the things it brings me are quite apparent all the time: heat, light, food, a lovely day. There's no mystery, no one asks for money, I don't have to dress up, and there's no boring pageantry. And interestingly enough, I have found that the prayers I offer to the sun and the prayers I formerly offered to "God" are all answered at about the same 50-percent rate."

 

bagelsforbreakfast

(1,427 posts)
4. agree - George Carlin will be listened to 100 years from now IF...
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 08:21 PM
Aug 2017

that hasn't been made a crime by Trump and his Republican acolytes. He was the Will Rogers of his time.

dubyadiprecession

(5,737 posts)
5. I miss you George.
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 09:09 PM
Aug 2017

His unique brand of comedy can't be replicated without the same energy and style. George was one of a kind.

not fooled

(5,803 posts)
7. He's no longer here
Sun Aug 20, 2017, 11:03 AM
Aug 2017

but the pukes keep behaving the same, so his words remain as relevant as if he'd said them today.

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