War is old men protecting their property by sending young men – rich, old men protecting their property by sending middle-class and lower-class, young men off to die. It always has been. It’s all about owning things. All of this back-and-forth and debate implies that there are really choices in this country, that we really have choices, freedom of choice…
There is no real choice. They say, “freedom of choice.” You’re given an illusion of choice. Americans are meant to feel free by the exercise of meaningless choices. You know what the choices are in this country? “Paper or plastic.” “Aisle or window.” “Smoking or non-smoking.” Those are your real choices. You don’t get to choose anything.
George Carlin on Real Time With Bill Maher, October 1, 2004
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3 comments:
Interesting. I like George Carlin and Bill Maher. When it comes to it, there isn't much free choice here in Canada either. There are rules galore about every little thing.
George Carlin really knew his stuff! He was one of the best!
He never hesitated to speak the truth.
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