Is George Carlin's political statements against the new DU rules?

[mdmc]

Poll question: Is George Carlin's political statements against the new DU rules?

I love the comedy of George Carlin. Love his politics too..
Unless I misunderstand, Carlin feels that there are two classes, the owners and the owned. There is no difference in the owners. The owners only allow those that they approve of to rule.
Do you think these kinds of statements violate the new DU rules (ex. there are no differences between the two political parties / the system is a joke)?

[H2O Man]

1. Other.

It's a matter of interpretation.

Recommended.

[mdmc]

2. I often wonder if I am missing something in his comedy

perhaps I misinterpret his shtick..

[H2O Man]

4. I think that

you got this one right.

[mdmc]

18. peace and low stress bro

peace out..

[xchrom]

3. George is already Tomb Stoned . Seriously. Nt

[sendero]

5. I love George Carlin..

... and agreed with his assessment of things MOST of the time. But not every time. Which is fine, otherwise that would be creepy. :)

[Teaser]

6. why should I care?

.

[tekisui]

7. let's test it. The system IS a joke.

We have the illusion of freedom of choice. There are differences in the parties, but they largely agree on game. They are like two sides playing a board game. They all agree on the rules and who plays. Only the very select few (the elites) actually get to play. They political arena is closed off to the masses. We are not allowed to play.

The parties may disagree, but they agree to the rules and there are real limitations on what changes are possible. The changes are slight, incremental and don't actually upset the game.

[madmax]

8. Just me

but, I didn't read anything heavy into his comedy. His truism's just gave me a lot of Ah Ha moments. 'Stuff' to think about. In mho, he just pointed out daily absurdities and it was up to the audience to sort it out and 'think' for themselves. The beauty of comedy and satire.

Have his last book - now need to open it and read. Miss you George!!

[mochajava666]

9. Absolutely

Carlin would not last long here. He would look at Obama's presidency no differently than other presidents, and therefore would criticize him when he was obviously wrong.

That is absolutely verboten here. This was a discussion board once. Not now.

[reggie the dog]

14. i criticize obama's political choices quite often on here

and i have never had a problem

[SidDithers]

10. If he felt there was no difference between the 2 parties...

or that Barry (as he's often referred to by his most insane detractors) is the same as Bush, then he'd probably shouldn't be posting at DU.

Sid

[NNN0LHI]

11. I thought most people realized he was a comedian? Look at this link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjmtSkl53h4

[redqueen]

12. Wow he's really funny. (nt)

[NNN0LHI]

13. It is hilarious but let me ask you something

How well would some of those Carlin quotes taken out of context and posted in one of the many "baby dolphin crying and dying", threads go over here at DU?

My guess is not very well. And understandably so. That is why I think this poll is ridiculous.

Don

[redqueen]

16. Actually I meant that to be ironic.

Didn't find that funny at all.

I see your point, though, and it's a good one.

[blindpig]

15. That you should feel it necessary to ask that question speaks

volumes.

If that is the case then I suppose that criticism of Capitalism is verboten too.

Speaks volumes.

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[mdmc]

24. ..

[redqueen]

17. I don't think so.

I've seen that sentiment expressed often enough and the posts weren't deleted, but maybe nobody alerted.

[mikita]

19. where are the new rules now?

Seriously, I very well remember reading them in the long thread, but when you click on Rules on Home page, the last update is 2005. :shrug:

[Edweird]

20. I find this positively prophetic:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALlzClE67os

[whopis01]

23. George Carlin was tombstoned.... that's all I've got to say about it... n/t