A War on Homelessness

It's better than what we have now - No plan at all.

[@kurtcobain3720]

This came out in 1990, and every point he made hits its mark flawlessly. America hasn't changed in over thirty years.

[@rugalbernstein5913]

A lot of people would see that and say something like "wow, he was ahead of the times!" But that's not true, we're sadly just really stuck in the past.

[@Pretermit_Sound]

@@rugalbernstein5913 what is it they say? When you’re ahead of your time, you’re relevant in the future. But yeah, we are incredibly slow to progress in this country, and some people are actively trying to make it go backwards. 😔

[@Takaichi666-]

@@rugalbernstein5913 I heard that studies have shown that humans are 9 times out of 10 Stuck in the past

[@neithanm]

The sad thing is that it has changed, but for worse...

[@Pretermit_Sound]

@@neithanm yeah, but that is literally what people have always said. The older generations always say that the world has changed for the worse, and things were better back...whenever. Seriously, this does nobody any good. The world has always, and will always change, and like life, there are high points, and low points. 🤷‍♂️

[@hassantarekkamel]

I don't listen to George Carlin as a comedian, I listen to him as a Philosopher with a sense of humour.

[@parrotshootist3004]

I listen to him to hear the shit I think said as though it's reasonable to expect people to laugh. When the reality is they should be horrified at their own apathetic consent, of everything that is "nonsense", "stupid" or "it all repeats".

[@jarredsulivan2785]

He a good comedian though

[@cainharris84]

Fuckin A, his shit was honesty with humor and satire

[@sambeezy007]

Truuuu

[@tastyted9135]

Wow your so insightful Ive never even taken any of his shit to heart that couldn't possibly be the reason he has such a big fanbase. Whats that old saying? Every joke has no truth

[@stevecline7694]

I am 82 years old and have never heard a funnier man than George Carlin.

[@poonisher319]

alive check?

[@Relayzy1]

Try Patrice O'neal.

[@turtleanton6539]

Right 😊

[@cyan1616]

We are the Carlin Generation!

[@upc.barcodes83]

He was 82 year old. RIP

[@eagleeye5189]

To think everything this man says is still just as relevant or even MORE relevant 30 years later is the reason I'm depressed.

[@erikschaeffer8419]

Reason our country be grid locked by same damn political structure. They succeeded sadly to defund the education enough to halt any change

[@gopackgo4036]

“It’s important in life if you don’t give a shit, it can help you a lot.”

[@sethkappaccilli9509]

Alternatively. Be the change you want to be. The one good thing about this country is yhe ability for people to petition their government. Make people know. Make solutions, and sell them to the masses.

[@alexd9550]

​@@sethkappaccilli9509the government doesn't care, some issues wouldn't even be hard to fix, they just aren't profitable. I know the obvious first step is removing the bad people, but they've largely insulated themselves from that, leaving violence as the only real option, and nobody in the lower classes wants to be the one who started it.

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Absolutely. @@gopackgo4036

[@rynegreen7902]

I say we do a war on golf

[@healrfmen6643]

TIFA \oo/ golf the sport not the region

[@stuartdunlop8834]

Ryne Green ... so... a Golf War?

[@homeofthemad3044]

Stuart Dunlop That was funny

[@homeofthemad3044]

Ryne Green The problem is that if we bombed a gulf corse, it would look the same because of the sand pits.

[@theyamo7219]

Nah, I say we do a war on hipsters

[@smashfanatic]

"There's no war on homelessness. You know why? There's no money in that problem."

[@edwardschmitt5710]

Just like laws, the ones that make the government $$$$ are "enforced"....

[@sunkcostfallacy2738]

There actually is money in the long term for solving homelessness. They're literally a giant labor resource in this country that systematically cannot participate. Not only is it just the moral thing to do to solve homelessness for humanitarian reasons, but it's also economically beneficial in the long run. We'd have to make some large investments, but they'd pay off in the long run. The problem is rich people aren't actually the smartest people in the room. They can only consider short term profits, when they'd make more money in the long run doing a lot of things differently.

[@edwardschmitt5710]

@@sunkcostfallacy2738 Yeah well stop talking and go fix it!

[@sunkcostfallacy2738]

@@edwardschmitt5710 I try, but ultimately, it involves a long, LONG process of ousting politicians who don't care and voting in ones that do, which could take decades. I'm not in power. We need people who are sympathetic to the cause in power. There's only so much I as an individual can do. I can only do my small part, but what we need is giant systematic investment. That's giant. Far more than I can do.

[@markwilliams5606]

Because we spend so much money 💰 on Space! Why? Are we moving there!

[@aidenlawrence4949]

What’s sad is he’s exactly right but no one is going to do anything about it even to this date

[@Anonymous12954]

We can do things as humans we just need to mindset and culture change

[@fendermon]

My Detroit suburb is surrounded by parks, but just try to camp or sleep in your car and you'll be locked up like a drug dealer.

[@joshyaash]

Seeing the things that someone like Mr. Beast is doing just goes to show that we can't expect anything from the government. Rather, we need people with a platform to break the cycle and use it for good, or at least something other than for profit. It can happen, and anyone can help if they want.

[@winzyl9546]

​@@joshyaashthen whats the point of a government? Why even have a government.

[@ajkbertho]

​@@joshyaashsystemic inequality has never and will never be solved through charity or philanthropy. We need systemic change.

[@jennifermazur4285]

30 years later, after death, still preaching truth!!! Nothing has changed, except our voices aren't as loud😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@brucemartini2288]

That May be changing in 2023

[@stupidgothChick]

​@brucemartini2288 nobody can say anything like this on a stage on 2023 and not get canceled and shunned

[@antibull4869]

Dude had no idea what he was talking about regarding “solving homelessness has no money in it” One only needs to look at NYC’s homeless industry. They get billions of dollars a year.

[@devonteforeman]

@@antibull4869 In the 90s when this was recorded it didn't. The elites found a way to make it profitable by milking taxpayers for a "virtuous" cause.

[@interstategar]

Please vote against Trump in 2024. Trump throw homeless people into a mental ward. Trump did and still would, do nothing for the homeless, or people with brown and black sin. He's proven racist. Voting is the only way to stop this domestic terrorist and wanna be dictator.

[@csabatibortoth3378]

"Ask the Indians, how generous we are!" - (complete silence in the audience)

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Not even "were". We still have the audacity to celebrate "columbus day"?! We are definitely messed up

[@XHitsugaX]

I mean Indian Tribes killed each other even before the white man came. He was just more efficient

[@80ki68]

@@michaelwertzy9808 We shouldn't have days for anything. I'm sure Carlin said this before, but having a day designated to thinking about a thing is for people who are severely lacking in true commitment for the issues they apparently believe in.

[@hongry-life]

Why do you still call them Indians 400+ years after dis-covery/un-covery? India is supposed to somewhere else. Interesting that it never has been corrected (would that have been necessary) so far. Keep questioning this fabricated false reality. Oh wait, you didn't.

[@hongry-life]

@@XHitsugaX It seems that only about 40 000 people (so called 'natives') lived in the 2 Americas. And no, they (edit: themselves) even say that they didn't build that stuff that was there already.

[@benitoabreu4785]

The sad thing is that Mr. Carlin isn't joking, he's actually 100% correct about everything he's saying.

[@TheAverageNova]

It's funny cause it's true!

[@mthw7046]

@Stewie Griffin humanity will destroy itself with overpopulation & reliance upon technology.

[@abbiehoward9355]

EVERYTHING HE SAYING IS JUST WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW WONDER WHY THEY NEVER PUT THIS ON TV(WHAT EVER ON T.V.)?

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

Loved Carlin. He is totally wrong about golf though.

[@hadmatter9240]

The sad thing is you figured it out on your own,

[@ZFern9390]

He never fails to make me laugh out loud! His humor is right on point in a world that is so difficult to digest.

[@LordShockwave9]

Damn it, the more i listen to this wonderful man, the more I'm convinced we lost a genius and a legend. Rest in peace, king.

[@Monkchelle_Kongbama]

Pick one of his topics and I'll explain to you why it's BS This man was himself a joke, and thats as funny as he'll ever be.

[@billybobbocephus2177]

@@Monkchelle_Kongbama the only joke is you, and you aren't even funny.

[@pokeythescowlingcat6221]

@@Monkchelle_KongbamaI dare you

[@Monkchelle_Kongbama]

@@pokeythescowlingcat6221 you didn't finish your

[@pokeythescowlingcat6221]

@@Monkchelle_Kongbama sentence

[@ConglomerationCat]

George was the most honest, accurate comedian that ever walked the planet. So sorely missed.

[@ariwnzirakis9272]

Pure genious !!!

[@johnacetable7201]

Well, we are lucky he exited. He made some seriously heavy impact on me when i was a teenager.

[@jeffhyche9839]

What I learned a long time ago if George Carlin is on stage and its apart of his routine, you better damn sure better think about it after you are done laughing.

[@ProgessivesBwhitetho]

no hes not, hes a white pprogressive whos wrong on alot of things and he also sounds like todays paranoid right

[@thethingy8814]

wait, he's dead?! I just found out about him...man.

[@ghostrider51500]

He was extremely smart and knew a lot.

[@anonomousous]

Smart people use the word "intelligent".

[@sonofcy]

In a society based on deceit telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act... George Orwell

[@sonofcy]

Have a cigar

[@PollyPearsol]

Genius intelligence

[@MrKlinton1987]

Not really its just a common sense which 95% of you dont have

[@ZiglerZ]

He's not a comedian, he's a social psychologist

[@Ragitsu]

A sociologist?

[@darrengordon-hill]

He's a virtue signalling clown!!

[@juju958]

@@RagitsuA social psychologist is not a sociologist, but he is talking about sociology.

[@markfoery9513]

You: not funny; George: naturlich funny,,,,

[@piercehubbard4086]

Carlin was so brilliantly intelligent and actually had his eyes open. Some of the best comedy ever, but the sad part is that he had to make people to laugh to recognize so many problems we created and encourage.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol no he was just using common sense.

[@dennisduncan7561]

Same thing.

[@dolphi8945]

There is a war against homelessness It’s anti-homeless architecture

[@salamimami7720]

it's a war on the homeless

[@Chuckiele]

Yeah, we have a war against homeless people.

[@CraigLowell]

You're confusing a war against homelessness with a war against THE homeless. Sadly, only the latter exists.

[@solistocrat470]

literally ontologically evil

[@alvodin6197]

No, that's a war against the homeless, not homelessness.

[@markcrombie]

There are quite a few people commenting with no sense of humour. You might not agree with everything he says but he was a seriously witty and intelligent man. RIP Mr Carlin

[@lususnaturae2470]

Yeah.. however I disagree on there being no money in helping people get back on their feet... the economy is driven by each and every one of us; he certainly covered his bases by asserting that "if you come up with a solution, those nasty ugly 'swiney' politicians will implement it in a heart beat..." I was reading a comment on an article about "not all men are sexist"... The same applies here.. politicians aren't all that way.. they can turn that way due to some heavy hitters doing bad things and having to compete with them but still.. it was such a blatant mockery .. not to mention a contradiction.. there is no such thing as "never" or "nothing;" though I'm certain someone will say something silly like: "Oh yeah? Well, if that's true, then I bet there are cartoony texture beings in the universe.." Yeah.. and the most difficult thing to believe at that point, is that in the entire universe, that something as basic as texture cannot imitate or exhibit a cartoonish shade and qualities... Particularly with technology... it depends on how you perceive things I suppose... I like George too, but like him, I pick at and am peevish at this sort of thing... edit: Think about it.. there's nothing more annoying than someone with the mindset that spews garbage which translates to: "Well, as far as I'm concerned..." .. To people like that who aren't wiling to change or practice what they preach: "You stupid hypocritical piece of garbage..." . . "If you're not a part of the solution, then you're a part of the problem."

[@Josh-qr9fo]

He means there's no direct money in helping the homeless get homes. There's no direct return on investment to investors, which is how things get done in our modern world: people help someone only to help themselves. You can't charge interest on the homeless. If they were capable of having credit they wouldn't be homeless yet.

[@assman6574]

did you not LISTEN? we have to do something about these fucking golf courses!

[@nicklespale22]

I like how you said "YOU" might not agree and not "I" :-)

[@gypsyrain369]

HE Was EXTREMELY SMART ! THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T LIKE HIM ! "F" Them ! UGH

[@AESETC]

This man was an outlier, and an absolute cynical but truthful genius. Rest in peace; we carry the torch of your philosophy forward into our 21st century and into the 22nd with heads held firm and high.

[@darrengordon-hill]

Basic virtue signalling!!! "Let's take golf courses from the rich white men that PAY for them because I don't like their outfits"

[@JonDoe-ei1wl]

The war on terror takes the cake.....like how are you going to win a war against a non-specific feeling, almost like they wanted a never-ending war, that they can declare anytime on anything they deem terrifying

[@Random_Booby]

Mini-golf is actually more entertaining than regular golf. You can laugh at your uncoordinated friend trying to put a ball through a windmill.

[@baron8107]

Heather_Veley Sometimes less makes more.

[@theyamo7219]

Mini-Golf is actually fun to play when you're loaded drunk The closest thing to actual Golf I've ever enjoyed was putting a few at the driving range

[@bicyclist2]

I agree, and I should know I used to work at a mini golf place.

[@eva.cassidy]

I hate windmills! lol

[@MM-wi4dt]

And if they get angry enough, they might put the club through the windmill

[@costantinovolpe2092]

The man was a genius on exposing the twisted society we live in

[@skyblue486]

Indeed

[@ryancopas4317]

I can only wonder what he would think about our country TODAY

[@rebekahwillis9336]

Yup 💯

[@chrism8180]

@@ryancopas4317 By and large it's still the same, it really isn't any worse than it was when he was alive, we just have the ability to witness it

[@user-hx1ig4iz6b]

Using his own language, of which youtube approves, he's A FUCKING ASSHOLE !!

[@charlesstratford1612]

The man was a flawless truth teller. Would have been nice to have him around just a little longer

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

Right on the mark. RIP George, love ya brother, 🙏🙏

[@goble777]

in 2022 this gives you chills. look at the people who “stand up for us” these days. none of them are speaking up for us like George man

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

Amen!!!

[@georgianative6148]

That’s because when people speak like him you are dismissed or wear a tinfoil hat. Ever wondered to yourself why they always call every conspiracy a conspiracy??? Lolol.. they don’t want to you to believe it, regardless if the information is in-front of you. Just like they’re normalizing pedos and grooming children.. nothing new just forcing it down our throats and making us accept socialism.. too late in america and the rest of the world, working Americans are the back-bone of the world… Chinese basically own us, and the Chinese and Russians are trying to get rid of the dollar globally…

[@PyroMynx]

And if they do, they end up missing or canceled or labeled as a threat.

[@Nick_Taylor.]

Alex Jones is and has done so since that late 1990s

[@eemage9476]

@@Nick_Taylor. Bot

[@robertvose7540]

currently watching this while staying at a homeless shelter, RIP George Carlin, and thank you

[@UncleLucy666]

Dude, sending much good and positive energy twards you 🖤 I hope you'll be fine and safe

[@danielmiyahara9089]

Same

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

Much love to you!

[@user-ds3vy7cd4x]

I hope things got better for you sincerely. Best wishes comrade our family is heading that way soon unfortunately. Stay safe

[@barnacleboi2595]

@@UncleLucy666 Damn youre sending good vibes? I feel like an asshole. All I did was send money.

[@yogi2983]

I always laugh at the American instinct to say to soldiers "thank you for your service"

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Yeah, I’m a veteran and I hate that crap. It’s a guilt thing because of the way our Vietnam veterans were treated.

[@oldprankster7606]

I agree. Plus the term is dismissive and patronizing. As usefully engaging as, "Hi, how are ya?".@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime

[@johnstuartsmith]

I'm a decorated Heart Vietnam veteran who is somewhat proud of his service, but I never forget that if I had only made the effort to get a "C" average in junior college in 1967, I would only have been forced to watch the Vietnam War on TV.

[@laylarebecca12]

​@@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime Two of my Uncles served in Vietnam and one of my brothers is actively serving in the Army. When I say "Thank you for your service " to a Veteran I say that because I know they risked their lives for our country. My Uncle Louis died in Vietnam. I do not thank military service people out of guilt. I thank them out of appreciation.

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

@@laylarebecca12 I know that you’re sincere. I’m just talking about the general inclination of people to say it nowadays. It really didn’t start happening until after 911.

[@williamcafolla8185]

George opened my eyes when he talked about religion and the invisible man up in the clouds, how can something love you yet make you suffer forever, it's two faced and makes no sense. Thank you George ! You were the best . R. I. P.

[@balletwb94]

There is an abandoned university, a whole university campus, in my town. My dad and I both agree that it could be converted into a homeless shelter. It's been empty for years! Such a sad waste

[@stormwatcher59]

That sounds like a good idea!

[@movieguy992]

Like George said though...theres no money in it.

[@ryanbeev]

Megan R.maybe u shid start a kickstarter

[@ryanbeev]

Megan R or petition

[@elpillote3]

Naaaa you look like the NIMBY kind of person.

[@maxgemme9167]

Notice how of all the marginalized groups he talked about he never once made the joke at their expense and instead directed it at people in power

[@exilestudios9546]

Yeah that's called punching up and it's what all great comedians do.

[@ptanyuh]

He's always punched up. That's why he rules.

[@commonsense.1014]

kicking down at people with less power doesn't get you anywhwre.

[@TheGreatestJediOfAllTime]

Chapelle should learn. Disappointing pos.

[@murphy81775]

Yep! He makes so much sense. It’s hilarious….and terrifying and sad all at once.

[@q3aryoko]

i remember seeing and listening on "CD" to GC in the 90s when i was a HS teenager. Thankfully i found him back then....his words shaped me as a person made me incredulous towards others, and taught me to never take anything anyone says at face value. Though i will never know if teaching people this was his intention, 35 years later its astounding how intuitive he was about how American society works...his words ring truer today than they did back then. Thank you GC and rip.

[@robertlezaola6868]

Carlin was a great observer and managed to manifest what he saw into a picture of humour and sarcasm. He was the most intelligent and funniest comidien that passed through my life.

[@darrengordon-hill]

Petty virtue signalling

[@freethinker3083]

As a black teenage girl I found out who George Carlin in the early days of KZbin. 31 years old today and still return to the first comedian I ever felt like I could wholeheartedly relate too. RIP George Carlin! 🖤

[@spicychad55]

Listen to his big on abortion.. Dude nailed it so well no one should argue against it

[@Dennis-kn2cf]

@@spicychad55 glad his mom didn't abort him.

[@bradford433]

The realest comedian of our time. Always told it like it was. I wish we had people of the same character now, who aren't content with recycling the same vapid shit that passes for comedy these days.

[@agt5jx87]

I feel the same way. Cheers

[@844spyder]

He wasn't just a comedian he was a philosopher. He called it like he seen it.

[@tasheemhargrove9650]

This man was a fucking genius. It's absolutely insane how I've just learned of him.

[@arnolddavidfernandez5725]

Same here, and I'm starting to fall in love with this guy (no homo), the things that come out this guys mouth are so true.

[@jharvey62778]

Can ask how old are you

[@Igornopolis]

Tasheem Hargrove Enjoy.

[@TheRealMikeWilly]

Watch all of his stand up. It's amazing. Everything he says is gold, no fuck gold, Everything he says it's palladium.

[@s.darlenecantrell2543]

Better late than never...If u just started 2watch him...plz, watch EVERYTHING U can...I promise u, u won't b disappointed. I had the honor of seeing Mr. Carlin years ago. Wat a brain....Noone, past or present are worthy enuff2 lick his boots....Enjoy girlfriend...👄

[@MichaelSmith-fq6hz]

I was born in the Paleolithic, and George Carlin is the funniest comedian since Ugg invented fire.

[@davidnissim589]

This man was a philosopher disguised as a comedian

[@futuredeath]

I actually looked up if there was a walking magazine and there is lol

[@SovereignStatesman]

+futuredeath Running killed too many people. I used to run, never did anything for me.

[@waynejohanson1083]

+futuredeath I wonder if there is actually a magazine on self pleasuring one self.

[@barristanselmy2758]

+futuredeath It's fucking mindless isn't it. Why would there be a magazine called walking? why the fuck?

[@wesleydenstaedt5965]

+Wayne Johanson There is. It's called Playboy

[@lytken]

because some stupid assholes buy it :D

[@suzystone244]

Imagine George Carlin still alive. Tearing apart today's society. We would need double seat belts for this.👍

[@skyteus]

But society is good at tearing itself apart all on its own 👌👌

[@davewolf8869]

People would have changed as much now as they did then.

[@Pretermit_Sound]

@@river4462 you’re probably right about that sadly. Carlin usually wore black. He would’ve been called “antifa” by some red-hatted a**hole who would coincidentally be open-carrying, and just itching to shoot someone in “self-defense”.

[@q.h.s5051]

They'd be trying to cancel him everyday and he'd laugh at them

[@meu5682]

@@Pretermit_Sound Lolno, he'd be cancelled by some blue hatter who's ready to have a panic attack if you don't call them by their preferred pronoun.

[@PitchfordStache]

This bit needs to be auto-shipped to every person online who says, "George Carlin would be a conservative today."

[@Call_Me_Troy]

I wish George Carlin was alive today. He would have enough material for 10,000 shows.

[@davidcopperfield2278]

" Looooook Dan !!!!! The new WALKING is out !!!!!!!!!! " - I died on this one

[@revwillyg6450]

And he didn't even mention all the chemicals, fertilizer, gasoline, and completely wasted water that go into golf course maintenance. It is a douchy, elitist "sport". Damn I miss George 😂

[@universalrandomizer405]

He spoke like a true Socialist

[@charlieniven6558]

@@universalrandomizer405 good

[@wtfbros5110]

@@universalrandomizer405 'true Socialist' exactly

[@re1010]

Golf is great, but they need to artificially create course to resemble the ones in Scotland. And I would have a problem with that if it was everywhere. Why do we need a golf course every 5-10 miles?

[@1deagr]

why would he, he's a shill

[@marsbalaba9373]

2024 and it's still more accurate than ever

[@tonybippitykaye]

I’m convinced the only reason Carlin was controversial was because he told people what they needed to hear, not what they wanted to. He had an abrasive way of delivering it, but you probably would be abrasive too if your synapses connected and you saw the idiocy going on nowadays that’s still relevant to his words.

[@craffte]

Being 12 years old, listening to this man's routine on a record playing on a record player because my older sister insisted I hear it is one of my fondest memories from childhood.

[@MacenW]

I was about to say you were a child until you realized you were reminicing

[@punchline43]

@@MacenW *I realized.

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Wow your intelligence exceeded your peers.

[@quantumblauthor7300]

​@@mauriceortiz8817😬

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

I really wished he could of lived longer & we need alot more comedians like him not afraid to talk about real issues & all other stuff alot of ppl are afraid to talk about

[@ihs51]

david smith Watch Trevor Nova on KZbin from South Africa !

[@MissNayNay]

+IH S Trevor Noah

[@ihs51]

Thanks !

[@SovereignStatesman]

+david smith And what good did it do?

[@dorarobinson943]

+Michael Ryan Quigley yes it is too bad he's not around today. I'd pay top dollar to get his perspective on this current media circus being described as an election. RIP Mr. Carlin; he's truly missed.

[@Forsaken_Outlaw]

Sorely miss this philosopher!!! RIP George

[@EdwardM919]

Did you know he also voiced several seasons of Thomas the train? This man was truly a treasure.

[@isaacblanchard7598]

Absolutely true! Got into an argument with a bunch of people I knew who were petitioning the city to stop transforming a hotel into affordable apartments for the homeless because it was too close to them. They always talk about dealing with poverty and homelessness but when it came down to it, they wanted it moved anywhere else.

[@MononymousM]

The NIMBYs never fail to disappointment

[@attilasson4250]

Now. The New York City counselor or New York governor or who makes the 4-5 star hotels must report their empty room amount on a nightly basis. And the homeless/migrants are going to stay there a night or two. While you and or a foreign tourist visiting the US will be lodging between two homeless crackheads or migrant families freshly arrived from Texas border you know.

[@lp9092]

They converted a bus station to a homeless shelter in a business district here. Businesses saw a drastic increase in break-ins, and the home-depot and Winners store across the road have a huge increase in shoplifting. The Manager of Winners is beside himself... his loss protection staff can’t keep up with it now. The Home Depot worker I talked to said they lose $8,000 per day, per DAY, in stolen merchandise. We just bought a bike and the city gives a list of theft locations as reported by crime victims, guess where they happen most? Every cyclist knows you can’t leave bikes parked anywhere near these shelters. If a bike gets stolen, police first patrol to the nearby shelter and half the time it’s there... you’re lucky if they find it, more lucky if it wasn’t damaged during the theft or that it’s already been spray painted, parted out, or had the serial numbers and decals filed off. There is trash strewn about outside along the streets where they throw things, and now there are tents and shopping carts left along these roads. On the other side of town there’s a social assistance building near one of our schools. Teachers have to check for syringes left in the school yard, and anyone who can’t afford to move away is left to tell their kids “be careful, don’t touch needles” when they’re playing in the playground. Not a consolation for 7 year olds who may get stuck with a life altering needle prick. Anyone who’s been around for more than a minute knows you can put a price on a house, but good neighbours are priceless. This is one reason why the suburbs are so attractive to the middle Class. The rich can afford to live anywhere, the middle class just want to own homes and be safe... so they started moving to bedroom communities long ago. Many homeless people have mental health issues and addictions. We can build those persons a house, but until homes, food and assistance is directly linked to rehab... nothing will change and NIMBY always has a valid point. I can’t even count the number of businesses that have closed down due to entrenched street people breaking in and wreaking havoc with their stores. These are mom-and-pop shops just trying to make ends meet. I love Carlin and he makes great points, but I imagine if he owned a grocery store and had to deal with this himself-on the daily- he’d have a different tune.

[@sebastianschoefl]

@@lp9092 I think the bigger question to ask is, why do these homeless people feel the need to steal and break into these shops (if it was actually them and not just someone staching their ill gotten goods in that shelter). Do they not have enough Food and water? Is the shelter bad? Also, this still doesn‘t adress the bigger problem of why homeless people exist in the first place. If these stores and store-chains are so concerned about homeless in the area stealing from themm then there is a very simple solution to this problem: decrease the homeless population by opening oportunitys for them in the job market, so they can afford to be a falued member in society.

[@lp9092]

@@sebastianschoefl so let me get this straight, youre suggesting someone who works a regular job and doesn’t go to a shelter would “stash” the things THEY stole at... a shelter? For what, safe keeping? to “frame” someone? Clearly you haven’t ever been to a shelter. And it is simple to see why people steal, that is only a question for someone who has never met a drug addict or criminal. I struggle that you suggest the creation of jobs is the answer. Have you ever considered that someone doing heroine may not be a good worker? Or that some people would rather just steal because it is easier? Or that blaming a shopkeeper who gets robbed at gunpoint for “not making more jobs” is actually victim shaming and dumb? Maybe next you’ll suggest women who get raped should make more vaginas available.

[@fredgandolfi2356]

His in your face candor is still a breath of fresh air to the mind, heart and soul. You died way too young, George.

[@alexandrasymeon5893]

They killed him.

[@JB-tz8fu]

​@@alexandrasymeon5893We won't let him die.

[@alexandrasymeon5893]

@@JB-tz8fu Amen

[@deerecoyote2040]

He was ancient though, people get old and die.

[@freemestan]

Im not sure he's dead

[@mic4902]

You simply cannot argue with what this man said over 30 years ago. His performances (and books) were nothing short of educational to me while growing up; and it is seen in how relevant and true they still are to this very day.

[@Pabstmear]

A true and gifted seer and sayer. Loving his body language and control and animation, skilled inflection and delivery.

[@user-yg8me8lv2h]

The end of his HBO doc that recently came out made me cry. He was a genius, he was a true and genuine soul. He will always be missed. RIP George 🕊 So smart and really ahead of his time. He saw the signs most of us couldn't, I would give anything to hear his opinion in 2022

[@PresidentialWinner]

I just watched that. Great stuff. I hope a lot of people will see it.

[@moeman5122]

What's the doc called??

[@robnagy1408]

Hes not a genuine soul, he was one of the most hateful, cynical, miserable, Godless people in hollywood

[@filelps1178]

@@robnagy1408 And i love him for it. God bless.

[@DickOswald]

@@robnagy1408 u person! Are exactly one of the dumb brain washed people he is talking about! Ofcourse he was hated by the rich and famous because he exposed them!!!

[@shivershins3730]

my anger over the lack of adequate & affordable housing in this country and my hatred for golf have been synthesized in a way I had not dreamt of. I am one step closer to being complete.

[@3ffinawesome459]

cool. literally no one asked.

[@e4arakon]

look, there's a anarcho communist terror group in russia and belarus right now who finally does something about the things they don't like. I'm just saying if thats possible there, why shouldn't it be possible here ^^

[@jamvin5647]

Lmaooo valid.

[@RealStonedApe]

100% - Couldn't have said it any better myself

[@chachawho435]

@@3ffinawesome459 cool. Literally no one asked

[@ConnorMiller417]

This was filmed in 1990, 34 years ago! Everything he said back then are more evident now than they were at the time. Society has gone completely downhill in ways even George didn’t think was possible. Everything nowadays has to be monetized and humanity has become so dependent on technology and social media that many people can’t function without them. All someone has to do is one minor thing people don’t like and they are labeled as “woke.” The worst part is, no one seems to notice and no one seems to care. George was ahead of his time and one of the greatest philosophers ever.

[@Coryiodine]

Anytime I watch Carlin I'm just trying to imagine the fun time he'd have tackling todays insanity

[@e.pluribusunum7916]

This is what ACTUAL patriotism looks like.

[@shronkler1994]

although people will see recognizing flaws as "hating america"

[@mikeg2009]

No

[@e.pluribusunum7916]

@@mikeg2009 Well, golly gee you must be a man who has decided to put his foot down so I guess I'll accept your one word answer as god's honest truth. JFC.

[@jaredkennedy6576]

Yup, waaaaay too many people mistake nationalism for patriotism. A patriot wants to improve their country to make it the best, while nationalism is just stating it's the best because it is.

[@mikeg2009]

@@e.pluribusunum7916 you could just say nothing I disagree on what you said

[@splunkmastah4609]

The fucking outrage and vitriol in his voice when he says “WALKING” is golden. This man deserved to live forever, even if he had no desire to do so.

[@attilasson4250]

Just popped in my mind when he talks about children and schools in another bit. “But then the parents of one kid sues the school and then goodbye for fuken “standing around” as well”

[@vidiot5533]

He was a cardinal in Dogma, close enough to go to heaven if you ask me, so he's probably living forever there.

[@Ty91681]

Idk that seems a lot like a punishment. Can you imagine having to live here forever?

[@I.pray.to.George.Carlin]

For his fans selfish reasons is why he would probably live forever lol

[@timl2k11]

What a terrible punishment.

[@trevor4496]

I havent heard so many truths spat back to back by any comedian like this goddamn

[@MrSustainz]

The best of all time. No competition. TIMELESS.

[@upside93]

He had such an amazing way of conveying his ideas through humor. Everything he said stays relevant to this day. Miss ya George

[@billythekidder7182]

@Edgar Prothero “no one” includes you too. You can’t complain about others lack of action when you have none of your own. Your own words.

[@lindamattioli7943]

No one can compare to George Carlin

[@Stubones999]

Not to mention that Golf Course waste millions of gallons of water to keep the grass nice and fresh... Use clean, drinkable water to grow grass on a golf course. Even when everyone else has water restrictions, golf courses have the right to keep their grass green...

[@scottsummers4115]

George Carlin was and is simply outstanding.

[@ForbesyGames]

Not only does George make sense and give you something to think about he's funny as hell

[@Sylvia21100]

He simply told the truth...something that is very rare today. Thanks George. We the middle class get it and will never let go of it. You were an inspiration to many.

[@ryanbeev]

Sylvia Xu i wish i had what you do

[@garycasey3739]

Middle class us a silly French idea. There's the really rich, then the rest chasing after them

[@johnkim8259]

He sounded like a Marxist.

[@keithrobinson1956]

What middle class? Oh right, all 14 of you. I forgot.

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

There is no middle class

[@xennial80sxberner]

In 1992 George was telling us how fucked up the world was. And everything he said is way more relevant now

[@shanonangermeyer-norman5280]

This man is a f'n genius. He inspires me with every word he's ever said.

[@Titanscreaming]

A genius, hardcore truth sayer. A god amongst men.

[@dukemoose1307]

It truly is time to help the homeless. Tired of the U.S. discussing many issues while people need shelter and food. Yes it is that basic. The basic needs of life. Many are homeless due to a plethora of reasons. It is time people band together and do something proactively positive to help those in need.

[@michaelwertzy9808]

@@Adrasdea, I wish you the best. I survived 5 1/2 years, I sincerely hope you can get out of the "situation" soon! I had to keep having faith in myself and the wonderful people that are responsible for aiding me to get out of the "hole" that I figured It to be hopeless to even try! That was 10 yrs. ago and am doing better than I ever thought. Peace

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

@@Adrasdea keep your head up.

[@hongry-life]

You should see google street view in all UK cities. Totally pawn shop/ casino & arcade hall/ pound (1 dollar pricing) shop/ thrift shop.

[@Skipbo000]

you are assuming they want help. They're not homeless nor are they "houseless." They are vagabonds who enjoy the freedom to roam and to do what they want when they want. The only problem is they need a place to sleep and that's when we begin noticing it. What the "homeless" really want is to be left alone, allowed to do what they want to do and be allowed to sleep somehwere. go up to a homeless person and give him a key to a hotel room close by and don't be surprised if he doesn't show up.

[@geraldbrowder5806]

@Skip Bo You are part of the problem, people need help

[@JurassicYeti]

Carlin wasn't a comedian, he was a philosopher with a sense of humor

[@Minleyx1]

He was both. Carlin had punchlines just as any other comedian.

[@cpjuanrail3966]

Youre not releavant, just someone who pontificates on youtube

[@cpjuanrail3966]

Relevant

[@Jessica-gw6zs]

The Aristotle of our generation.

[@fritobuggers834]

He was a standup philosipher

[@born2drum1]

What’s funny is that they learned how to make money off it and STILL refuse to solve the problem, since they would effectively be putting themselves out of a job.

[@cathyhetzel7692]

He's so on target about the US. The sad truth is nothing will change!!

[@laloveisbad88]

George Carlin never was scared to point out racism and prejudice. Damn I miss him! This white man just got it...

[@luckyparrot934]

very true. i laugh at white conservative people who bitch and moan about immigrants that won't learn English or integrate into American culture. Settlers/conquerors of the Americas didn't exactly assimilate and learn Native american languages lol

[@luckyparrot934]

How exactly?

[@luckyparrot934]

ah i see and not all Europeans were conquerers either , a lot of them wanted a new life and start anew , yeah im sure the same goes with Mexicans give them time they will integrate. Im fairly in the middle on immigration its good to enforce laws , i mean you cant just have an open door i mean an open door didn't go well for native americans or the swedes right now

[@bulbasaur1232]

Gary Daniel assimilation takes TIME. italians are to new york as how hispanics will be to California like it or not. "They married into the tribes and became interwoven with society." umm... hispanics are the second largest group to intermarry behind asians (and its not a big gap) Study history so you can foresee the future.

[@ariues]

nazis have taken over to point that he'd be called a pc snowflake these days. it's terrible. right wing nazis all over fox news and shit don't allow white people to talk like this anymore.

[@kiefershanks4172]

This is so spot on. Golf is awful and wasteful. If there was any sport that deserves to be banned, it's Golf. There is literally a Golf course here in Toronto in the Don Valley which is literally surrounded by "houseless" people in the bush, under bridges, etc. I say it is perfect real estate for affordable housing. It is also somewhat isolated which would please the NIMBYs. Let's plough that turf and get building. You know what I don't want in my back yard? People out on the street in survival mode. I don't want to live in a failing community where people fall through the cracks and have no safety nets to catch them. Good old George telling it how it is! Can you imagine having a person like him in power? Talk about progress.

[@joe-nz4xz]

I played on that golf course before years ago, I accidentally whacked a homeless person in the back of the head with a golf ball when I teed off.

[@APOLLO_PAYTON]

In a long time long long time when I was younger never realized how much I loved watching this type of stuff you can just tell how special it is when you hear the people

[@JamesBondStarWarsFan1985]

R.I.P George Carlin, Roger Moore, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, and Topol I miss George Carlin, Roger Moore, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, and Topol so much and George Carlin along with Roger Moore will always be my absolute favorites. George Carlin was the most magnificent and best American comedian of all time, Jammin' in New York was a great George Carlin special, and George Carlin's take on Golf Courses for the Homelessness and The Planet is Fine were the absolute peak of his comedy career. I also really love Roger Moore, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, and Topol and Roger Moore will always be my favorite actor to play as James Bond. Moonraker as well as For Your Eyes Only were both my very first bond films that made me a big fan of James Bond, Michael Lonsdale as Hugo Drax along with Richard Kiel as Jaws were both great bond villains in Moonraker, and Topol as Columbo was a great bond ally character in For Your Eyes Only.

[@Wardog01Actual]

In a perfect world, he would have been a President. Peace, Mr. Carlin. The legend will NEVER die.

[@IcarusLime]

Carlin was probably somewhat of a leftist Anarchist at heart, which would make being president philosophically impossible.

[@Chuckiele]

@@IcarusLime I mean, you gotta become the government before you can legally abolish it ;)

[@matthewwynn3025]

He would have probably hated being president, but I'm sure he'd have done some interesting shit if forced into the role

[@Gh0sTPro]

In a perfect world he wouldn't have to be a president.

[@OzzieOzzieOzzieOyOyOy]

I really miss George Carlin. He was a brilliantly clever man, not afraid to speak the truth. We so need more of men like this, and not just in the USA, but all over the world. Rest easy, George.

[@scootza1]

He would have been cancelled several times already lmao

[@Creepystalker102]

Remember when he said rape is hilarious? I can do without any more men like him to be honest

[@sorimasn]

@@Creepystalker102 yeah, you posted the setup of that joke he made but didn’t post the punchline. Paraphrasing - “think about porky the pig raping kermit the frog”. Not all jokes land but no topic is off limits in comedy.

[@adamplentl5588]

@@scootza1 which party is it that's trying to cancel leftist discourse?

[@GoodVibes-ie7vx]

Man I can't help having a bad attitude after watching him speak.But this topic hit home and I don't mind talking or either sounding like him sometimes..He is spot on on almost everything..RIP George 2024 Gosh he is good.. and shame on some Americans who don't listen to him talk..❤

[@user-wm1js2no9x]

The man speaks so much truth, you ever notice he never stumbles over his words or ahhhh he flows his speech& tells it like it is😊 R.I.P. GEORGE CARLIN.🧠

[@Dan_Zumbo]

This man is better than fine wine. He'll be admired long after we're all gone.

[@dizz5838]

I think the argument can be made, that George, is quite possibly the greatest stand up comic of all time.

[@thagodwecreate5179]

Because it's not an act. It's 100% completely genuine. It also happens to be written superbly and hilarious but it stands out because it's genuine. The little inconvenient truths being pointed out by a man who genuinely cares is once in a lifetime. Much love n respect to Mr. Carlin. It don't happen often

[@rebelmouth9349]

I mean, what joke in this set would you consider makes him worthy of that title?

[@mikee702]

@@rebelmouth9349 if you took away the jokes it’d still be more fun to listen to them 95 percent of comics

[@litchqueenasenath5995]

@@rebelmouth9349 It's not just the jokes, it's also his storytelling ability. It doesn't help that each and every special and album has some absolutely amazing material, with very few repeats. He's definitely one of the best to ever do it, hands down. But it's a rotating list depending on taste. Some comedians can be funnier, but not like George.

[@rebelmouth9349]

@@litchqueenasenath5995 I think you're confusing being an orator with being a comedian. I think it was a great monologue, absolutely, don't confuse me on that point. But the OP implying this narration was one of the best comedic ones of all time doesn't seem to hold up to me - which is why I asked if a particular joke could be cited that they believed would qualify, by extension, as one of the greatest jokes of all time. This bit was very entertaining, but not funny. Isn't that the primary goal?

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Most intelligent comic ever. He would be soon cancelled today. Still missed. RIP it up George.

[@POKERMIKE-1624]

💯 percent correct you know what find scary though how some can't see the intelligence in this man not being mean at all its just facts

[@mauriceortiz8817]

Reality is a biter pill to swallow

[@POKERMIKE-1624]

@mauriceortiz8817 no kidding

[@post420]

More than everything else his expression and delivery makes him the best

[@gabriellah5933]

My mother introduced me to George when I was 12 or 13 back in the late 60’s. We would listen to his albums over and over. The ultimate was seeing him live in a very small venue outside of Chicago in the 1970’s. My mother gave me the best gift by introducing me to his humor.

[@MysteriumArcanum]

Your mom sounds awesome

[@Kazekage121]

Genius social commenter= Political prophet = Greatest comedian = Legend = George Carlin.

[@fun_ghoul]

Pryor was better, and Bill Hicks was certainly Carlin's equal, but both had shorter careers. Hicks is the guy Denis Leary ripped off his entire standup act from, and named the recording "No Cure for Cancer". It's unlikely I will ever be in Denis' vicinity, but if ever I am, he will leave fucking toothless.

[@magicbread8111]

@@fun_ghoul 🤓

[@Strathern88]

I speak for all watching this, we miss this man and what he said. It was comedy +truth

[@Jaz_3001]

Our city had a serious homeless crisis for the past 10 years, and nothing significant was done. We had a large international conference in my city, and suddenly all the homeless people disappeared from the city. What a coincidence!

[@ST-kr7hz]

comedians are disporportionately highly intellegent people who are wounded and infuriated by humanity.

[@chrismartino3519]

they aren't the only ones

[@80ki68]

@@chrismartino3519 Exactly.

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

*Disproportionately*

[@TakeOneGoodLookAtYourself]

*Intelligent*

[@hongry-life]

Providing comic relief over disgusting or terrifying things created in society.

[@joshdial6161]

"If we're gonna recycle, let's get serious!!!" Laughed soo hard

[@evee8462]

Hilarious timing, my scrolling had me reading your comment AS he said it 😁

[@l.w.paradis2108]

Me too.

[@christopherokeefe5104]

George is always right on!

[@greenlungo3996]

And here we are in the world without him. I'm kind of glad he doesn't have to see it

[@debbietodd8547]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, George, you are so missed. This is even more pertinent now than ever❣ When a 1970's vintage house that has had NO upgrades, nothing done to it inside or out, is selling for just shy of $1,000,000 this world is seriously fucked!

[@bobbyb9712]

2 Mil. now, here in Vancouver.

[@Wozrop]

Yup. Every property is increasing in value at an extreme rate, and no one is building any low-income houseing, nor is there any robust public housing plans. This is definitely sustainable and a good option for the working class.

[@shoumitradey5234]

@@bobbyb9712 Vancouver as in Vancouver, British Columbia??

[@weaksignal8009]

The Chinese own 50% of Vancouver and those properties sit empty. So yeah a 1,200 sq/ft home is well over $1,000,000 in BC.

[@patricksnoring4739]

@@Wozrop in my city low income housing exists and is being built, but more often than not investors swoop in and rent out the property for a little over what would’ve been the house payment

[@Taff1967SC]

George was on fire here, just fantastic. My only regret is not getting to one of his shows when he was alive.

[@Anubis424242]

I'd love to live in low income housing in a cemetery. Maybe I can have the ghost of a civil war veteran as a roommate!

[@user-je5do6jn2f]

I miss him so much. He was the last gasp of American conscience...

[@8yerbrain]

The man is missed. We are better off for having had him, but worse off now that he is gone.

[@dragonson04]

A one-up proposal for the Golf Courses and Houseless. Have a construction company oversee the conversion to the low cost housing. Hire the Houseless people to do the labor. Simultaneously they have a job, they have a paycheck, they cultivate marketable skills and at the end, they have a roof over their heads. After that, they can use those skills to get another job. Or use the money to attend classes at the local Community College.

[@bschultz44]

dragonson04 houseless are usually mentally unstable. Can’t hold down a job.

[@toprak3479]

Some homeless people are homeless for a reason and they will waste that money on alcohol / cigarettes / drugs / prostitutes etc. Some will have their lives saved though and I think that'd definitely make it worth it. But as George said there's no money in it...

[@sanj220782]

Yes to this ... Brian and Toprak are obviously still in the NIMBY camp. I'd suggest they see how not demonising addicts in Portugal and resocialising them finding them jobs proves their statements are mostly a fallacy. Also UBI hopefully will be a thing in the not too distant future.... ok im being extremely optimistic

[@Stormkrow280]

Toprak the depression of being homeless will definitely make someone turn to drugs or alcohol to relieve it. People believe that addiction was the cause of their situation when the reverse is probably more true

[@USN308]

Most of them already have "skills", that isn't what they need. They need shelter.

[@user-uo8yh9tb8g]

love this guy.... brilliant and self-depreciating AND funny as hell all at the same time...

[@lisaw8390]

Exactly Homelessness is “Houselessness” cause they need a place to stay!