As the bodies in Gaza and the West Bank pile up and Israel directs American mass murder, don't expect anything to be done in Chicago to address our obscene war crimes.
‘It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.’ Mark, what fascinates me is that GC left the land of comedy for almost a decade. His stand up routines were social commentary and people continued to attend but did they comprehend? At times it seems he is throwing awareness bombs at the audience and they don’t get it … they laugh … but he was on a quest in his closing years. He was a heyoka truth teller but there is one caveat when dealing with heyoka… you have to be self aware enough and wise enough the heyoka is talking to ‘you.’ I learn something every time I listen to his later performances … and I try to remember what I thought of Carlin in 1996 and 2006 … I think a lot of me in 96 thought he was just a bitter pissed off man shirking his duties as a citizen. By 2006 I was wise-ER but you can’t know what you don’t know. It wasn’t until October 8th that I woke up to the world from 72 years of Rip Van Winkle sleep. My education WAS worthless EXCEPT for preparing me for my profession. It taught me the value of life long learning … but WHAT I was taught was not objective fact nor factual history nor even the depth of truth about psychology. I wish I could do it over… knowing what I know … I waste too much time on that one. Now the DNC 2024 version. Same problems different location. ‘Steal This Book’ Remember that by AH? Steal this book. I rambling. As always I enjoy your posts and love your drawings… and the message. Just today Blinken did a ‘what blood’ Soulless deviants
As is often true with comedy, the targets of humor often don't realize it is targeting them. That is the ultimate joke! I've often thought while watching old Carlin shows "Where are those people now?" How have we come to this grim point when such truth from Carlin had such a big audience and enthusiastic response.
While I didn't know all the details and history I know now, Carlin's humor always resonated with my view of politics. I could tell he was telling us truth.
If only the energy of protest and political inquiry in the 60s had carried on over the decades. Mr. Muddle is relieved that it didn't.
GREAT post! Arguably our greatest philosopher and social critic and analyst George Carlin spread the word for decades - and NOTHING HAS CHANGED! Certainly not this imaginary 'american dream,' which is called a dream because you have to be ASLEEP to believe it........!
I am in Europe. How is it that Kamala Harris is head of the ticket for President in the Dem. Party. I thought the people chose their presidents. This is a sham.
"Joyful warriors?" I get this image in my mind of a bunch of kids playing in one of those big colorful ball pits and it's filled with Izrealhelli snipers picking them off one by one as they pop up above the surface. Yeah, that's really "joyful", Kopmala.
‘It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.’ Mark, what fascinates me is that GC left the land of comedy for almost a decade. His stand up routines were social commentary and people continued to attend but did they comprehend? At times it seems he is throwing awareness bombs at the audience and they don’t get it … they laugh … but he was on a quest in his closing years. He was a heyoka truth teller but there is one caveat when dealing with heyoka… you have to be self aware enough and wise enough the heyoka is talking to ‘you.’ I learn something every time I listen to his later performances … and I try to remember what I thought of Carlin in 1996 and 2006 … I think a lot of me in 96 thought he was just a bitter pissed off man shirking his duties as a citizen. By 2006 I was wise-ER but you can’t know what you don’t know. It wasn’t until October 8th that I woke up to the world from 72 years of Rip Van Winkle sleep. My education WAS worthless EXCEPT for preparing me for my profession. It taught me the value of life long learning … but WHAT I was taught was not objective fact nor factual history nor even the depth of truth about psychology. I wish I could do it over… knowing what I know … I waste too much time on that one. Now the DNC 2024 version. Same problems different location. ‘Steal This Book’ Remember that by AH? Steal this book. I rambling. As always I enjoy your posts and love your drawings… and the message. Just today Blinken did a ‘what blood’ Soulless deviants
As is often true with comedy, the targets of humor often don't realize it is targeting them. That is the ultimate joke! I've often thought while watching old Carlin shows "Where are those people now?" How have we come to this grim point when such truth from Carlin had such a big audience and enthusiastic response.
While I didn't know all the details and history I know now, Carlin's humor always resonated with my view of politics. I could tell he was telling us truth.
If only the energy of protest and political inquiry in the 60s had carried on over the decades. Mr. Muddle is relieved that it didn't.
Wise words, Thomas.
GREAT post! Arguably our greatest philosopher and social critic and analyst George Carlin spread the word for decades - and NOTHING HAS CHANGED! Certainly not this imaginary 'american dream,' which is called a dream because you have to be ASLEEP to believe it........!
chilling
I am in Europe. How is it that Kamala Harris is head of the ticket for President in the Dem. Party. I thought the people chose their presidents. This is a sham.
Excellent reporting Mark.
Essentially what happened was a coup. And of course Biden didn't win a fair and open primary. It's all a fraud and scam, truly, American DeMOCKracy.
Of course it was. I totally agree.
RFK Jr Campaign Mulling "Joining Forces With Trump" Because We 'Run The Risk Of Enabling A Harris/Walz Presidency' -- https://x.com/zerohedge/status/1825942902519865797
Fascism either way.
Correct - but I no longer can stand DNC-deep state cabal...
Me too, brother. I think you'll like the cartoon post I'll put up later today.
"Joyful warriors?" I get this image in my mind of a bunch of kids playing in one of those big colorful ball pits and it's filled with Izrealhelli snipers picking them off one by one as they pop up above the surface. Yeah, that's really "joyful", Kopmala.
Humphrey's fate will be hers before long.