Yeah, it's less about what George said than the occasionally oversimplification of the idea I see when some folks quote him.

> The point is to wonder why you're being told something, rather than believing it. 

Yes, this.

StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears

I think the way Carlin said it is fine, but I see how there are different ways to hear it.

When the government puts out a statement, it is propaganda. Whether or not it's factual, the purpose is not to inform, but rather to manipulate.

The point is to wonder why you're being told something, rather than believing it. I don't think the point is to stop believing something just because the government said it.

culture

The government doesn't always lie; that's the danger.

I think the way Carlin said it is fine, but I see how there are different ways to hear it.

When the government puts out a statement, it is propaganda. Whether or not it's factual, the purpose is not to inform, but rather to manipulate. 

The point is to wonder why you're being told something, rather than believing it. I don't think the point is to stop believing something just because the government said it.