Subject: Government (Page 27)

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

(1874 – 1965) British prime minister, politician, statesman & orator
Democracy Government

Democracy means government by discussion but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

(1883 – 1967) British prime minister & politician
Communication Democracy Government Speech

Court Of Law: A place where a suit is pressed and a man maybe taken to the cleaners.

Definitions Law

Politician: One who shakes your hand before elections and your confidence after.

Definitions Politicians

Some men are alive simply because it is against the law to kill them.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor
Characteristics Law People

I like how on cop cars, “To protect and serve” is in quotes, like they're being sarcastic.

(1973 – ) American writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director & producer
Government

If you are forward of your position, the artillery will fall short.

Military Murphy’s Laws

The House of Lords must be the only institution in the world which is kept efficient by the persistent absenteeism of most of its members.

(1870 – 1963) British politician & diplomat
Government

The best way to publicize a governmental or political action is to attempt to hide it.

Government Murphy’s Laws

Politicians are wonderful people as long as they stay away from things they don't understand, such as working for a living.

(1947 – ) author, humorist & satirist
Government Politicians Work

Diplomacy: Lying in state.

(1863 – 1935) British-born American writer, artist & illustrator
Characteristics Government

[Politics] consists in choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.

(1908 – 2006) Canadian-American economist
Government Politics

Texas has a lot of electrical votes.

(1925 – 2015) baseball player, coach & manager
Government Malaprops Places Yogi-isms

This foreign policy stuff is a little frustrating.

(1946 – ) 43rd U.S. president
Government

If he slices the budget like he slices a (golf) ball, the nation has nothing to worry about.

(1903 – 2003) English-born American comedian & actor
Golf Government People Sports

Judge: Are you trying to show contempt for this court, Mr Smith?

Smith: No, My Lord. I am attempting to conceal it.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer
Government Insults

Ambassador: An honest man sent abroad to lie for the good of his country.

(1568 – 1639) English author, diplomat & politician
Government Occupations

Litigant: A person about to give up his skin for the hope of retaining his bones.

Definitions Law

Government expands to absorb revenue and then some.

Government Money Murphy’s Laws

Do you realize we’re only a heart attack away from Bush being president?

(1951 – 2014) comedian & actor
Death Government President

Judge: A lawyer who once knew a politician.

Definitions Government Law