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Great Carlin quote: (Original Post)
geardaddy
Sep 2012
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Hoyt
(54,770 posts)1. I agree with Carlin completely. Sadly, our economy, jobs, etc., are based upon acquiring things.
It's going to take a profound reorienting of what people consider "happiness" and the purpose of our economy to change this.
geardaddy
(24,926 posts)3. Agreed. I just saw the quote and had to post it.
Odin2005
(53,521 posts)2. The Buddha approves!
harpslay
(61 posts)4. This man becomes more relevant
... as the years go by
thanks
Egalitarian Thug
(12,448 posts)6. K&R. Carlin 101 should be required to graduate H.S. n/t
geardaddy
(24,926 posts)7. Yes!