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Saving the planet?
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Written on: 17 August 2008 [12:22]
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ecoadmin
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Came across a video on youtube recently starring George Carlin, a US stand-up comedian. George Carlin died not long ago in 2008. He won four grammy awards for his albums. Carlin was noted for his black humor as well as insights on politics, the English language, psychology, religion and various taboo subjects. One of his performances is about 'Saving the planet'... George Carlin often uses the F-word and other strong language. That might not be everyones taste! But You might as well not agree to all his views. But never forget, he is a comedian! He wants us make to think and reconsider. Nothing wrong with that. "Saving the planet? We don't even know how to care for eachother!" Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw Are we saving the planet or do we just want to save the human race?  Let the discussion begin! Twike 890
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Written on: 18 August 2008 [20:52]
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childress
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I'm a big Carlin fan, may he never rest in peace! Carlin gets it right -- the planet will survive, it's YOU and ME that will become extinct, at which point the planet will have what it needed from us, tons and tons of plastic! The green movement would do well to change their focus from 'Save the Planet' to 'Save Yourselves' -- that tends to motivate people (at least Americans) a lot better  The comedian is the decendant of the court jester, whose job it was to speak truth-to-power in a jesting way so as not to lose his head. Carlin was one of the best. Commute suck? Twike it; You'll like it!
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Written on: 20 August 2008 [21:37]
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ecoadmin
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Yeah, this guy is pretty cool, pity I did not come across him earlier. I like his straight and 'down-to-earth' thinking. And man, what a genius when it comes to playing with words! A absolutely agree with you, saving yourself has a mich higher impact. Many people just do nothing if it doesnt affect them directly. I like the comparison Al Gore made in his movie with the frog in the glas of water. If it gets a little warmer - no big deal - it's nice isn't it? But what if the water suddenly gets warm and unpleasant - then we get going much quicker! Twike 890
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Written on: 22 August 2008 [15:53]
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Lensman
 registered since: 31.05.2008
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Well it's true, even with all our nuclear weapons, radioactive material and industrial waste, we couldn't actually destroy the earth, or even all life on it, if we tried. So yes, it's mainly about saving ourselves. But at least for some of us, it's about more than that. It's about saving at least part of the rich, complex ecosystem we've inherited but are busy destroying wholesale. Down off the soap-box now. |
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Written on: 27 August 2009 [14:42]
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lilypotter
registered since: 26.06.2009
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Hi all, firstly ecoadmin the link you posted is wonderful. Ahh what a man is Carlin, where does he gain that energy. I became his fan. Yes, i agree saving yourself has a much higher impact. |
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Written on: 02 November 2009 [11:42]
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Timeless
registered since: 28.11.2007
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Very well saying from George Carlin, lets assume the planet will survive but it's still no harm to use less plastic! |
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Written on: 24 November 2009 [06:27]
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georgepines05
registered since: 24.11.2009
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Carlin is the real man. Looking forward for someone who can continue his legacy for Saving the Planet and getting awards too. We can save the planet in our own ways by living a greener life. |
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Written on: 31 January 2010 [23:15]
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GatorGlo
registered since: 31.01.2010
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What's the point in saving the planet if we don't survive? Everything we are doing should be benefiting the rest of us somehow. It's possible - it's just not always done. What's the point of bringing your own bags to the organic market if you arrive in an SUV? Consider that you may drive a planet friendly vehicle - but how do you wash it? Do you know that most car washing wastes anywhere from 10 to 60 gallons of water PER WASH?! I use GatorGlo and use...... NO WATER! Bam! That's beauty in motion. ecoadmin wrote:
Came across a video on youtube recently starring George Carlin, a US stand-up comedian. George Carlin died not long ago in 2008. He won four grammy awards for his albums. Carlin was noted for his black humor as well as insights on politics, the English language, psychology, religion and various taboo subjects. One of his performances is about 'Saving the planet'... George Carlin often uses the F-word and other strong language. That might not be everyones taste! But You might as well not agree to all his views. But never forget, he is a comedian! He wants us make to think and reconsider. Nothing wrong with that. "Saving the planet? We don't even know how to care for eachother!" Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw Are we saving the planet or do we just want to save the human race? Let the discussion begin! |
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Written on: 01 March 2010 [21:41]
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trev0006
registered since: 01.03.2010
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Awesome video, George Carlin was a legend in comedy. May he rest in peace. ecoadmin wrote: Came across a video on youtube recently starring George Carlin, a US stand-up comedian. George Carlin died not long ago in 2008. He won four grammy awards for his albums. Carlin was noted for his black humor as well as insights on politics, the English language, psychology, religion and various taboo subjects. One of his performances is about 'Saving the planet'... George Carlin often uses the F-word and other strong language. That might not be everyones taste! But You might as well not agree to all his views. But never forget, he is a comedian! He wants us make to think and reconsider. Nothing wrong with that. "Saving the planet? We don't even know how to care for eachother!" Here's the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eScDfYzMEEw tirescars Are we saving the planet or do we just want to save the human race? Let the discussion begin! Avon BF Goodrich Bridgestone Continental Dunlop Firestone Fuzion General Goodyear Hankook Hoosier Kumho Michelin Pirelli Sumitomo Toyo Uniroyal Yokohama truck tires [This article was edited 1 times, at last 25.10.2010 at 21:12.] |
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