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(Message started by: TerryS on Feb 28^th, 2003, 2:57pm)

Title: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...
Post by TerryS on Feb 28^th, 2003, 2:57pm

> > GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently died...) Isn't it amazing
that
> > George Carlin - gross and mouthy comedian of the 70's and 80's - could
> > write something so very eloquent ... and so very appropriate post 9-11.
A
> > wonderful Message by George Carlin:
> >
> > The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but
> > shorter tempers, wider freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more,
> > but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and
smaller
> > families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but
less
> > sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more
problems,
> > more medicine, but less wellness.
> >
> > We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too
little,
> > drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read
> > too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied
our
> > possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom,
> > and hate too often.
> >
> > We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to
> > life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but
> > have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered
> > outer space but not inn! er space. We've done larger things, but not
better
> > things! We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered
> > the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan
more,
> > but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build
more
> > computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever,
but
> > we communicate less and less.
> >
> > These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small
> > character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days
of
> > two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These
are
> > days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night
> > stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to
> > quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window
> > and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this
letter to
> > you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to
> > just hit delete.
> >
> > Remember; spend some time with your loved ones! , because they are not
> > going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who
looks up to
> > you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your
> > side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that
> > is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a
cent.
> > Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but
> > most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes
from
> > deep inside of you. Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for
someday
> > that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to
> > speak, and give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
> >
> > Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take,
> > but by the moments that take our breath away.

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Roxy on Feb 28^th, 2003, 3:05pm

Terry,

Thank you for posting this.

Tracey

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by TerryS on Mar 1^st, 2003, 3:03am

Your welcome Tracey, Hopping it might help someone.

God Bless,

TerryS

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Charlie on Mar 1^st, 2003, 4:48am

Thanks Terry and I hate to be the one to ruin it but I got a "I'm a Bad American" one yesterday too. It didn't quite sound like Carlin, and niether did this. He denys on his site writing this or the other.

I have way too much time.

Mean old Charlie

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Hound_Dogg on Mar 1^st, 2003, 8:05am

Well...whoever wrote it is a very wise person! It is very deep & very true.

I was having a very bad day, and acting like a "Not a very nice person.", until I saw this and put everything into perspective.

Jim

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by 2late on Mar 1^st, 2003, 9:32am

that's good charlie cause that blew my carlin image, still i'm glad it got posted. mean old, grumpy old, too much time on his hands, circulatory technique postin' charlie ;D ..........2late

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by cootie on Mar 1^st, 2003, 10:59am

No I don't think it sounds like him either but....whadda I know.....but thanks fer postin it......Pam-da-I-dunno-person

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Roxy on Mar 1^st, 2003, 11:09am

It sounds like Carlin in that it was written intelligently.....but, when I read the part about praying...ok.....that's just not Carlin.... ;)

Whoever wrote it did a damn fine job though!

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Ted on Mar 1^st, 2003, 8:10pm

From George Carlin (posted on his website at http://www.georgecarlin.com/georgecarlin/home/dontblame.html If you go here you'll see the links it refers to )

(Ed Note: There is a new bogus Carlin email circulating, which you can see here - it's utterly NOT Carlin's work. New Note [06/01]: Another bogus Carlin piece about life going backwards (also available here and 48,000 other places online). This one has also been attributed to Robert Benson and Andy Rooney. [06/01]: More lists of jokes [ie: "When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?"] being forwarded around the Internet that are not Carlin. It will never end. [07/01] Here are 3 joke lists that were not written by George Carlin: this includes the "Bad American" email that has been making the rounds. We may repeat ourselves here a little in the name of truth...)

DON'T BLAME ME
Floating around the Internet these days, posted and e-mailed back and forth, are a number of writings attributed to me, and I want people to know they're not mine. Don't blame me.

Some are essay-length, some are just short lists of one and two-line jokes, but if they're flyin' around the Internet, they're probably not mine. Occasionally, a couple of jokes on a long list might have come from me, but not often. And because most of this stuff is really lame, it's embarrassing to see my name on it.

And that's the problem. I want people to know that I take care with my writing, and try to keep my standards high. But most of this "humor" on the Internet is just plain stupid. I guess hard-core fans who follow my stuff closely would be able to spot the fake stuff, because the tone of voice is so different. But a casual fan has no way of knowing, and it bothers me that some people might believe I'd actually be capable of writing some of this stuff.

"PARADOX OF OUR TIME"
One of the more embarrassing items making the internet/e-mail rounds is a sappy load of shit called "The Paradox of Our Time." The main problem I have with it is that as true as some of the expressed sentiments may be, who really gives a shit? Certainly not me.

I figured out years ago that the human species is totally fucked and has been for a long time. I also know that the sick, media-consumer culture in America continues to make this so-called problem worse. But the trick, folks, is not to give a fuck. Like me. I really don't care. I stopped worrying about all this temporal bullshit a long time ago. It's meaningless. (See the preface of "Braindroppings.")

Another problem I have with "Paradox" is that the ideas are all expressed in a sort of pseudo-spiritual, New-Age-y, "Gee-whiz-can't-we-do-better-than-this" tone of voice. It's not only bad prose and poetry, it's weak philosophy. I hope I never sound like that.

HOW TO SPOT A FAKE
Here's a rule of thumb, folks: Nothing you see on the Internet is mine unless it came from one of my albums, books, HBO shows, or appeared on my website. If you see something with my name on it, and you really need to find out if it's mine, post a question on my bulletin board . But only if it's really important to you; don't fuck around with me for a lark.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

And if you want to see what he's doing with words nowadays, go to (and don't skip the intro) http://www.georgecarlin.com/ .

Title: Re: GEORGE CARLIN POST 9-11 (His wife recently die
Post by Charlie on Mar 1^st, 2003, 10:27pm

Thanks Ted.

Ted is right. Stick around for the entire Intro.

Glad I stopped in here Ted. I must have found the post info through my bullshit and hoax bookmarks.

Peace

Charlie