George Carlin: A Zen Anarchist with a Critical Eye on Both Sides

The idea that George Carlin was a conservative is one of the funniest things I#39;ve read this week. In fact, he obviously poked fun at everyone but conservatives and targeted almost all of their ideals. He wasn#39;t just a politically correct goon but a independent leftist who believed in standing up to authority irrespective of their beliefs.

"If I was figuratively dropped on the Earth and there was a political line I would be just left of center... In the end; there are people who don#39;t fit into the marketplace and are not equipped. I believe the government should step in where the free market fails,"

Cari concluded, emphasizing a bread-and-butter liberal perspective which was radical during the counterculture 60s but maybe not so relevant to the current political leanings of a more left-leaning younger generation.

Neither: Carlin Ridiculed Both Sides

Cari was not aligned with any specific ideology. He thought politicians were corrupt, regardless of their political party titles. He was born a Catholic but his adult beliefs leaned towards atheism. According to everything I have read and heard, he was a free-thinking populist who had a healthy distrust of anyone in power.

Comedy and Sarcasm

He used his comedy to push boundaries, often including sharp social criticisms. An excellent example is when he pointed out the hypocrisies in conservative beliefs:

"Boys these conservatives are really something, aren#39;t they? They#39;re all in favor of the unborn. They will do anything for the unborn. But once you#39;re born, you#39;re on your own. Pro-life conservatives are obsessed with fetuses from conception to nine months. After that, they don#39;t want to know about you. They don#39;t want to hear from you. No nothing. No neonatal care, no day care, no Head Start, no school lunches, no food stamps, no welfare. If you#39;re preborn, you#39;re fine. If you#39;re preschool, you#39;re fucked."

Carlin was a Zen Anarchist, influenced by San Francisco comics and the Beatniks, including Alan Watts. Alan Watts often spoke about illusions and the oneness of the universe. Carlin's ideas on the interconnectedness of all things were strongly influenced by these thinkers.

The Mistranslation of Liberal and Conservative Views

Cari stopped voting after McGovern lost to Nixon in 1972, stating that the U.S. would never elect someone close to his beliefs. This decision stemmed from his belief that the country was far left. When Carlin spoke critically of the right and the left, he was also targeting Centrists and Centrist Radicals. He definitely despised the right more than centrists, often berating them harshly.

Conclusion

George Carlin was a complex figure, a comedian and a critical thinker. He believed that both sides often overlooked the needs of individuals and government should intervene to prevent the collapse of the free market. He was not just an advocate for the left, but a critical and independent individual who stood up to all forms of authority. His unique stance and sharp wit continue to influence generations of libertarians and anarchists.