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Monday, June 23, 2008 12:00 AM

Partial score: George Carlin, 71

The comedian, who died Sunday, talked about sports rarely, but he was funny and insightful when he did.
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  • Tuesday, June 24, 2008 06:35 PM

    George Carlin Knew The Truth About This Country

    Read it in his own words:

    http://www.thenation.com/blogs/thebeat/331953

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