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Carlin isn't complaining about who gets in - he is complaining that anyone gets in. A vote for anyone is your consent to be enslaved by whoever wins.


It's not clear that he is making an Anarchistic argument (as you suggest) or just complaining about the status-quo of politicians.

Either way, as of today, voting third party means you won't be 'voting them in' (NB: it does not follow that your vote will not have any impact).




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