George Carlin - You have no rights | Reaction 

Which is the whole point of the Bill of Rights. To set down the ground rules on what the Government is NOT allowed to do, primarily with regards to the People.

I think about that quote everyday.

And an accurate quote too.

Relevant today like most of his best work.

@@TheDetailsMatter they have ‘emergency’ overrides and a laundry list of exceptions like ‘terrorism’

American Women Take Note!

I disagree completely. The whole point of "protected rights", is that they can very much be taken away, easily so. Nothing needs to be protected unless it is in danger of being taken. The starting principle is that people have their lives taken, their voices silenced, and their person violated in every society all the time. To say we believe life, freedom of speech, and bodily autonomy are rights is to recognize that fact; and then, argue that we should all work together to bring that to an end permanently. That we should structure and restructure our legal system to protect these easily taken things. The only reason to have something like a legal system, is to deal with the fact that the most important things are easily destroyed or stolen.

​@Stewie Griffin I'm not sure why you think typing in all caps, almost exactly what Carlin said in the bit, is going to change my mind. I love Carlin, he was amazing and most of what he said in this bit is spot on. He's wrong about the nature rights. From the beginning we've defined rights as things that shouldn't ever be taken from people, but frequently are. Pointing to evidence of them being taken and saying , "this is proof we have not rights" makes no sense. What you are describing is the proof that current body politic is corrupt and should be ousted. You are describing evidence that the average rank and file voter should be using every tool at our disposal to organize and systematically unseat most if not all current incumbents, especially at the local level. If you doubt that is possible, you should simply examine what hard core conservatives have managed to do with the judiciary. At the turn of the century, the American judges and many local legislatures were overwhelmingly liberal. Certain conservative groups decided to get laser focused on changing that. They organized and planned and now 21 years later we see the result. They control a critical number of local legislatures and the Supreme court, which leaned liberal for most of my life, will be immovably conservative for decades to come. Actually look into this. They didn't do it through bribery and chicanery. They didn't have to, because while they were researching their political opponents and studying their losses, liberals were busy virtue signaling and congratulating themselves hollow toothless political gestures, that changed nothing enduring. What we are seeing today doesn't even kind of invalidate the concept of rights as laid out in the constitution. What we are seeing is a lot of good reasons, for everyone to get much more involved and informed than they actually are. When was the last time you called everyone you know together to talk about the future of city, county, and state legislatures? Do you know who those individuals are, and which ones vote for the things you care about and which ones betray you over and over. If you don't know these things, if you haven't done these things, where do you get off saying the system is broken. It's like declaring a call won't start without ever turning the key.

@Stewie Griffin Yeah...I grew up watching him. I've seen all his major work many times. I want to suggest to you that if you think it's a problem to disagree with the man, you may not have been listening to his most ardently delivered message.

AND that IS ALL government tries to do.....

We can't bring him back to life, sad to say...but what we could do is follow in his footsteps and SPEAK UP about these things. Despite the fact that he used comedy as his platform to deliver a simple message. Which of course is quite the irony. These Truths that are self evident has become a JOKE on a stage.... LET THAT SINK IN FOR A HOT MINUTE!

one of the only things i one up.

He's dead as a hammer . . And the God he didn't believe in . . Got the final laugh . . . His intelligence couldn't save him from dieing . . . Hahaha 😂😂😂😂 . . . God let's everybody think there so smart and in control . . Until God takes your life and shows you who the real Boss is .

@@jameskox872 The idea of God and religion and all that crap is a human construct. THERE IS NO GOD BUDDY. You just sound like another religious lunatic talking about an imaginary figure.

​@@jameskox872we get it. You're dumb.

One thing I've come to do from watching his stuff is to question everything. Even if what I'm questioning isn't something where logic really applies, still think logically about it. Too many people just blindly follow and believe what they're told, something that Carlin has covered, and so if I don't have proof of something I like to question it. Hell even when I do get proof of things you still have to question it at times, because not everything you see is going to be the truth. I think too many people in this world get caught up in a more close-minded way of looking at things, either by choice or because it's what they were pushed into, but for me Carlin has helped me to be more open minded and to view things from as many angles as possible.

@@Max-ui7yf Agreed! We shouldn't be taught *what* to think, but *how* to think

@@ImaCatMaia You mentioned being raised in a cult, and while I personally wouldn't know what that's like I imagine that being taught what to think is really no different than being in a cult. I also feel that in some cases it could be bad to be taught how to think as well, because I can't help but feel that something like a cult tries to get people to think in a certain way. I guess no matter what though, thoughts can be a complicated thing and something that can be tough to balance. I know my own thoughts can be all over the place at times, and it's not fun.

Saw him twice! The best.

Have to ask: how old were you when this cult slipped up and let you attend a George Carlin show?

I love Carlin but why would he be a master philosopher, cause he said some logical things and make you feel smart for getting it? He was a smart guy, but a master philosopher?

@@TheJulik2 A philosopher is a lover of wisdom; a great philosopher makes this wisdom relatable to other people, so they can more easily get access to truths they never really had the time, experience or insight to inquire. I agree with him not necessarily being a *master* philosopher, but he was a communicator who could spread his wisdom around, as neither wisdom, logic or sense is really common in a world where you are engaged in routine behaviour that distracts you from investigation and reflection.

@@TheJulik2 he wasn't even a philosopher at all. He b*tched about current affairs us all he really was about. He was a master of words, but not a master philosopher.

It's true. I couldn't have said it better myself.

It's why I call him Proffesor Carlin

Carlin was great, a total leftist. He was great.

Fascism OR Marxism. They both have the same goal: pure and total power. And political correctness is their weapon of choice.

@@CCJ243 Yeah, no. You really should study what Marx actually taught because clearly you have no idea.

Hitler studied it. So did Stalin...Mussolini

In that same video he kinda digressed on that. Because most of his beliefs are progressive.

I believe he's done 14 HBO Specials, and this was his last. He passed away a few months later. I do miss him.

@@koyoteekoy916 Me too, along with George Burns. He was my favorite as a kid. I did get to see Carlin live twice though. Tthe second show I saw was amazing, I won tix from a radio station! It was 3th row, right up close & we had a VIP lounge with free drinks, food etc...(*And it was on my birthday!) A great night that was... He was an original & no one will ever be able to show us the real world, without any filters, & with a keen understanding of the human condition quite like Carlin could. Sorry, that last bit got away from me...lol. Yeah, I miss that man. 🤘😔

Yes, it is his 14th and last special, and it's called "It's Bad For Ya" from 2008. I have the DVD and it may be his best!!!

I have watched every Carlin special. His last was truely his best. People day he wasn't funny because he didn't tell a joke. Yet look at this video, two people laughing and thinking at the same time.

He's gone, but Biden, Trump, Obama and that other George are here. That says a lot.

... 'cause all we are is dust in the wind, dude.

Carlin taught them that....

@@christopherjohnson1803 lol! Didn't even consider that.

True Fact:: "Belief" creates people far more "Evil" than the lack thereof. As an "Athiest" you still have the 'societal norms' that allows civilization to flourish. Religion by contrast is an excellent vessel for cruelty and evil because "They don't follow my God, they are going to hell anyway, they aren't even real people" comes easily.

@@zwerker "Yes, yes!! Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives"

And what is the state? The people and corporations that own the politicians

Thank you,@@Ben-Rogue! Most folks in America have been brainwashed into ignoring the controlling role of corporations/billionaire$, which suits the suits just fine...

Ronald Reagan is one of the biggest POS to ever hold office. And we had “genociders” and slave owners as Presidents.

Yeah same. I was called as a witness once, and "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?" My answer: "Yes, except for the God part at the end." The judge was cool with it, he said: "Ah - so: do you affirm under penalty of perjury that you will tell the truth?" And we went from there.

Because he (judge) knows when you refuse he can't do shit to make you or he'll be in the wrong... Then remind the court of bible verse James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. Now think about that on a deeper level, how do people get installed to serve in office 🤫😉

@@langestamper Truth!

Carlin was ahead of his time for his whole career. Man was a genius.

@@ferox965 he would definitely have a field day today for sure...

That does not surprise me even the slightest. Being brash and crude on stage is a great way to sell tickets. Shock value, especially in his day, would obviously gain notoriety. High intelligence often comes with humility tho. There are obviously exceptions but for the most part highly intelligent people are very empathic which also makes them very kind and polite.

Much the same was Said about Eddie Murphy, offset or offstage its said he is a very quiet reserved person

I saw several light bulb moments! I think there was a little bit of discomfort but I am so glad they watched this!

Being an atheist is very silly lol Check out human chromosomes(#), genetics, alignment of celestial bodies, etc etc this universe, along with humans, has been designed. Even atheists like Dawkins admit intelligent life created humanity, there is no getting around the evidence now. He just claims aliens created us instead of a benevolent God(s). Then the question becomes: where did those aliens come from? Religion is control through lies but don't let that stop you from exploring these ideas. 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

Brilliant

Emma Goldman was a fine woman.

A lot of the laughs come from the "holy shit he's so right and I've never heard it put this way" reaction

I wonder how Australia is feeling about their rights about now... and we should all be keeping a close eye on that.

100% agree.

Young people are the most open to all the truths he spoke her.

What are you talking about? He is literally seeing a resurgence in popularity.

He would be in this time.

YES!!!!

that's a big statement but entirely believable

Lenny's stuff didn't age well, it was just a way different time

One comic who is often forgotten about these days is Mort Sahl (who passed away in October of this year). He started in the 1950s, and was probably an inspiration for Lenny Bruce -- as well as George Carlin. Sahl once said he didn't tell jokes, he gave short lectures. He was also called a comic philosopher. I haven't watched much of his stuff, but from the bits and pieces of standup I've seen from him in video clips, he seems very astute and not afraid to ruffle some feathers. In fact, this latter tendency apparently was the one thing which led to his fall from grace, as he incorporated into his act some questions the accuracy of the Warren Commission Report (in regards to the assassination of JFK), and alienated a good chunk of his audience in doing so. (Wikipedia says that his annual income dropped from $1 million to $13,000 by 1964, as a result.)

@@DJHolte One comic who can really never be forgotten, at least I wouldn't think so? Who is the mirroring mentor to them all in one-way or another in traits,knowledge, or social political problems,etc... People think George Carlin was ahead of his time by the topics of issues he brought to light in comedy & personal life & also your mention in Mort Sahl. Go back a bit further who even in silent movies pushed a message to all. Yet, the 1st time he spoke in movies, is still known as one of the greatest speeches to the people of the world. His name was "Charlie Chaplin." Go, listen while reading the words to his final speech in “The Great Dictator” ?? Just saying...

Diogenes

I'll second that!

Oh yes most definitely need to see American dream part

I don’t think there’s any stronger counter-arguments here to the literal objective truths he spoke of here lmfao.

I guess every intl flight should be equipped w/ a GC recorded show just after take off

90% of Americans are Phony Christians who would Crucify Jesus if he returned today and preached what he taught in the New Testament!

@@jamesalexander5623 I was talking past tense

Not a great example. Hawaii has a past as dark as that of the US mainland where mistreatment of natives by Europeans are concerned. Consequently the Japanese ethnics living on the island probably didn't see the US in the same way as mainland Japanese ethnics would.

@@mnomadvfx Not a great example of what? It's literally what caused the response that led to the camps. And yes the mainland and island territories sure do have a dark history of Europeans mistreating natives ... just like the dark history of natives mistreating, robbing, kidnapping, and murdering Europeans (but we don't acknowledge that bit of history). And, judging by your last statement, it's obvious you didn't even bother reading about the incident - or else facts of the case like a pair of islanders (who you are sure didn't see the US as the Japanese mainland did) being convinced within a 12 hr period to murder their friends and commit ritual suicide for the Emperor might have prevented you from such an ignorant assumption. Though, given your demonstrated knowledge of historical facts, perhaps not. At any rate, i would recommend reading about it - it was thoroughly documented by eye-witnesses and investigated by national security teams tasked with reporting every nuance of the tragedy in hopes of preventing similar ones.