George Carlin on who really owns America

For the first time in more than a century, state legislatures are scrambling, looking for ways to cut educational expenses. Why? Because the real owners of America want a dumbed-down, docile population - people incapable of anything like critical thinking.

The real bosses of the legislators - the people who really own America - told them to cut the education budgets to the bone. Do it now. So, since they like their cushy little jobs with all the potential for graft, bribery and influence peddling, they are doing it.

Surprised?

What good would it do the real owners of America to have a well-educated population? They send all the jobs that require thinking power overseas, anyway. Nah, what they need are a bunch of dummies willing to do what they're told - or else - or else what? Why don't we try that one on for size?

Look at the events of the past month and explain to me why it wasn't all done to make your energy costs increase by - oh, 25% - right off the bat.

Why? Because of some kind of religious dispute between the Islamic and the Judaic faithful?

Nah. It's because the real owners of America like to see you spend as much of your hard-earned dollar on their product as possible. That's why.

All that other jazz is a smoke screen.

You're living in a state of war - I've never known anything else, and I'm in my 60's; there is nothing like economic prosperity.

The real owners of America have made every move possible to limit your earning power, shorten your life and make your chances at remaining healthy slim - and none.

So, g'head. Hate somebody. I'm sure you'll feel much better if you just cultivate your enemies. In this life, they are one of your most valuable possessions, I'm sure.

- The Legendary