In this piece from George Carlin's special Life Is Worth Losing, the stand-up comedian covers the downfall of America from our "inheritance" of this beautiful country to consumerism and today's politicians, "It's a big club and you ain't in it."

Life Is Worth Losing, stand-up comedian George Carlin's 13th HBO comedy special, was recorded at New York's Beacon Theatre in 2005. The special was simultaneously broadcast live.The special was nominated for Best Comedy Album at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards.