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Rebellious Republican

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Wed Sep 4, 2013, 05:18 PM Sep 2013

George Carlin The Best 3 Minutes of His Career [View all]

Given all the bad news, in fighting and outright disrespect that I have seen lately. I was looking for some good humor to post. I ran across this youtube vid. This man was way ahead of his time, RIP George.

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George Carlin The Best 3 Minutes of His Career [View all] Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 OP
A prophet hobbit709 Sep 2013 #1
Absofuckinlutely! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #4
I miss that guy phantom power Sep 2013 #2
One of our greatest loses, he held a national spotlight and used it it to protect us all. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #5
Damn true. avaistheone1 Sep 2013 #27
Kick Squinch Sep 2013 #3
Thanks for the kick, if you guys could PM any friends this post to keep it up. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #6
Just emailed Go Vols Sep 2013 #28
The truth can sometimes be painful..... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #80
That transcends comedy - it's truly great, historic oratory. reformist2 Sep 2013 #7
most definitely. nt navarth Sep 2013 #68
A lifetime of comedy was eclipsed by this one rilliant speech. nt Demo_Chris Sep 2013 #8
This will be his legacy, and our memory. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #13
Truer words were never spoken! Isoldeblue Sep 2013 #9
A voice lost for the common person. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #14
Well said Isoldeblue Sep 2013 #30
Will Pitt, Don Redwood, kentuck and many others are much better at expressing themselves.... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #34
True that. Supersedeas Sep 2013 #90
Carry the torch, Supersedeas, my friend. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #91
Dead On And RIP George colsohlibgal Sep 2013 #10
Yes and I was searching for something to make us all feel better, just made me feel.... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #11
Bookmarked, thanks. lpbk2713 Sep 2013 #12
Your welcome! Use it judiciously and often. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #15
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #16
Thanks for the props, very expressive props! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #36
Lolllll, thanks ! Sand Wind Sep 2013 #17
Your welcome SW, stick around you may learn that people are people.... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #37
Where the hell are the truth tellers now? Blue Idaho Sep 2013 #18
His legacy will live on through us, his message must be heard and repeated often. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #20
Absolutely Blue Idaho Sep 2013 #22
I am, and will, I am tired of the BS. Hit the streets, I have. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #23
See you out there... nt. Blue Idaho Sep 2013 #66
Great reply!!!! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #85
Thank you. I grew up in a family Link Speed Sep 2013 #19
We must be cousins! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #21
This soliloquy should be memorized, recited as much as Hamlet's "to be or not to be" reformist2 Sep 2013 #24
I appreciate the ten dollar words, I am a simple man and will google that word! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #26
You made me look it up, and I see now that I kind of used the word incorrectly! :p reformist2 Sep 2013 #31
Thanks reformist2, the sentiment was understood. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #32
Food for thought from an old southern hillbilly..... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #25
Thanks, RR. Carlin was a truthteller. madfloridian Sep 2013 #29
I agree, I think there are many on the way. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #33
Hey RR. I calls 'em likes I sees 'em......... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #45
I know that my friend, you need to post some of your music here, please. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #47
Wow, I am on the trending now page. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #35
I think it's even more profound than that... truebrit71 Sep 2013 #38
well, this, and eddie murphy's movie "the distinguished gentleman" niyad Sep 2013 #40
That was an excellent movie and spot on!!! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #86
Well there is a way. People like us use social media among our friends and contacts... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #44
k + a gazillion. george was absolutely fearless in speaking truth to power, in ways that everybody niyad Sep 2013 #39
I will say if you won't "Fucked Up" Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #42
To the NSA, thank you for interrupting my internet connection through out this Discussion. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #41
i have noticed that happens questionseverything Sep 2013 #73
Fourth time on one thread alone, is it just me? Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #43
This IS The Very BEST Of George Carlin........... 1ProudAtheist Sep 2013 #46
Bwaahhaaa, thank you for that post!!! Spot on 1ProudAtheist! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #48
Anyone else having this problem here tonight? Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #49
Huge K&R Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2013 #50
Very well said! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #53
Words can't express how right this man was. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #51
I hear ya, take it to the streets, post this video wherever you can... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #54
Alaways worth another viewing, thanks! n/t Martin Eden Sep 2013 #52
Pass it on, lets get viral. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #55
My hero! Damn, he was smart and right on track. n/t RKP5637 Sep 2013 #56
Mine as well, such a loss to humanity! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #57
Question, maybe I am wrong. Has anyone else experienced this here? Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #58
If you want to hear the truth... sendero Sep 2013 #59
RIP to all of them, lets not forget..... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #61
So incredible, and so true. TDale313 Sep 2013 #60
It was off the hook, he owned his audience. He stopped doing comedy and cited... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #62
im not gonna stop kicking til its on top lol NT SwampG8r Sep 2013 #65
SwampG8r, thanks, we are of like minds. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #87
kick SwampG8r Sep 2013 #63
Thanks SwampG8r! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #74
double kick nt SwampG8r Sep 2013 #64
priceless! n/t wildbilln864 Sep 2013 #67
RIP George, my generations voice is gone. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #75
Kicking, cause this is a must see. TDale313 Sep 2013 #69
Thanks for the kick! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #76
YOU HAVE OWNERS! THEY OWN YOU!!! Initech Sep 2013 #70
But we can form a new club, we could call it dissent. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #77
The No Homers Club Initech Sep 2013 #81
Sweet! Thats a very good suggestion! Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #83
I've posted this myself a few times - TBF Sep 2013 #71
Thanks TBF, lets make it go viral together. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #78
K&R. I knew what you were referring to before even clicking on it! bullwinkle428 Sep 2013 #72
Great minds think a like. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #79
Well George old boy, as bad as you say it is/was Bay Boy Sep 2013 #82
Glad there are some left that have all their material possessions in tack.... Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #84
That wa a different version Bay Boy Sep 2013 #88
Yes it was, hope you enjoyed it. Rebellious Republican Sep 2013 #89
wow, how nice for you. do you give even a second of thought to the millions of unemployed, sick, niyad Sep 2013 #92
I've got mine.......... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #93
k & r again! n/t wildbilln864 Sep 2013 #94
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