George Carlin was one of the sharpest stand-up comedians of all time; modern luminaries like Louis C.K.

Eight years after Carlins death, the special is finally getting an official release.

Now that the material is finally available, its surprising how much it speaks to modern cultural debates.

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Love it or hate it, the bits signature Carlin.

Against the police and for the crooks.

I dont give a s if they come to my house and kill my entire family.

Im on their side.

You dont help the police.

Theyre not on your side.

Dont you understand this s yet?

They work for the state.

Theyll plant fake evidence.

Theyll put a loaded gun in the hands of an unarmed man theyve shot to death.

But they dont squeal on each other.

So take a page from their book, but never, ever help them.

Hear the full clip, which premiered exclusively onVulture, below.