Tautology of the Skeptical Sinner

I think George would be glad to have died. At least now we’ll see less of Tim Russert.

But seriously, there’s a whole generation out there who barely knew him, and hopefully in death he’ll be able to get more of his important message across to those who desperately need to hear it.

Plus, he’ll get to offend people from beyond the grave… I never knew him personally, only through his comedy, but somehow… I think he’ll get a real kick out of that.

Check out his wikiquote entry (and while you’re at it… check out Mark Twain too. They died almost a hundred years apart, although the language of Mr Clemens is cleaner, the message is the same)

Some of the worthwhile links in the Blogosphere:

Some great Clips:
http://furzdurzelette.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/im-fine-but-im-not-dandy-george-carlin-rip/trackback/

A nice tribute:
http://legionofnameless.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/rip-george-carlin/trackback/

Seven Words sketch:
http://forestdragon.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/george-carlin-may-12-1937-june-22-2008/trackback/

and a Xtian writer who is saddened by the news, but happy that George is an aetheist no more: http://davidtjordan.wordpress.com/2008/06/23/newsflash-george-carlin-atheist-no-more/trackback/

The agnostic in me hopes that the enlightened are wrong, that there is indeed a heaven, I can imagine god welcoming George at the pearly gates with a “Hah!”. and a “Thanks for thinking”, then watch him go get introduced to Sam L Clemens, those two I imagine could talk for a while.

My list of (probably pulled by the copyright owner shortly) Memorable Carlin clips:

Religion is bullshit

Pro Life is Anti-Woman

George Carlin on Education & the Hidden Rulers of America

Saving the Planet

A nicely put together tribute

and most appropriately: George Carlin on Death

I know George would love it if he offended a few more of the narrow minded, and liberated a few more seekers.

George, if you’re yelling from down there… see ya soon

Skep