| Re: George Carlin; More Political Philosopher Than Comedian |
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Group: alt.philosophy · Group Profile
Author: Bret CahillBret Cahill Date: Jun 23, 2008 20:16
>> Republicans just want you to work for free.
>> -- Carlin
>> That's all you need to know to be effective in DC.
> I don't know how I came across it, but if you can find it, his
> interview in Playboy (within the last year and a half) is worth
> reading.I was so happy to see someone who viewed rich people the way I
> did.
My sister sent me _Nalpalm and Silly Putty_ 4 years ago but I didn't
start reading it until 2 weeks ago.
(I do this with clothes too. I got a sweatshirt in the early '70s and
only started wearing it last fall. I dragged that sweatshirt 3000
miles through 4 federal judicial circuits never putting it on even
once. It's now my favorite cool weather shirt.)
I wish Carlin had pursued a healthier lifestyle and did something
better than just being a comedian.
Comedians were always my heros as far as entertainers were concerned
but Carlin's insights were worth more than just a laugh.
As Nietzsche said about Emerson, "we have lost a philosopher."
Bret Cahill
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