George Carlin, 1937-2008

George Carlin passed away, leaving behind a legacy where good old-fashioned mockery met respectful argumentation.

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George Carlin passed away Sunday afternoon. There's a place for respectful, good-faith argumentation between people who respectfully disagree -- but some good old-fashioned mockery is occasionally called for, as well. He told it like he saw it, that's for sure.

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