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"I don't really, honestly, deep down believe in political action. I think the system contracts and expands as it wants to, it accomodates these changes.. I think the civil rights movement was an accomodation in the part of those who own the country. I think they see where their self-interest lies, they see that a certain amount of freedom seems good, an illusion of liberty. Give these people a voting day every year so that they will have the illusion of meaningless choice. Meaningless choice that we go like slaves and say "oh yea, I voted."
The limits of debate in this country are established before the debate even begins and everyone else is marginalized, they are made to be seen either as communists or some sort of disloyal person, a cook (there's a word), and now it's conspiracy. They made that. Something that should not be even entertained for a minute that powerful MIGHT get together and have a plan. Doesn't happen! You are cook! You are a conspiracy buff!"
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, singer, voice artist, and comedian, noted especially for his irreverent attitude and his observations on politics, language, psychology, and religion, as well as some taboo subjects.
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All destinations are final. That's what it means! Destiny...FINAL! If you haven't gotten to where you're going...YOU AREN'T THERE YET!
There's also way too much religion in the South to be consistent with good mental health.
Still, I love traveling down there, especially when I'm in the mood for a quick trip to the thirteenth century. I'm not someone who buys into all that 'New South' shit you hear; I judge a place by the number of lynchings they've had, overall.
Ever wonder about those people who spend $2 apiece on those little bottles of Evian water? Try spelling Evian backward.