Subject: Government (Page 4)

When he was vice president and Reagan would be talking, it was so funny 'cause you could catch Bush sitting behind Reagan, looking at him like your dog looks at your answering machine when your voice is coming out.

(1955 – ) American actor, stand-up comedian & impressionist
Communication Government Speech

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

Government

The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly.

(1809 – 1865) 16th U.S. president
Government Law

Men enter politics solely as a result of being unhappily married.

(1909 – 1993) British naval historian & author
Government Marriage Politics

When the Republicans read the Constitution on the House floor, that's the first time ever that Republicans read something that wasn't written by a lobbyist.

(1961 – ) comedian, writer, radio & television personality & blogger
Communication Government Speech

A straw vote only shows which way the hot air blows.

William Sydney Porter (1862 – 1910) American writer
Communication Elections/Voting

I belong to the Straight Talking American Government Party, or STAG Party for short.

(1927 – 1997) Am. comedian & satirist notable for mock presidential campaign
Government Politics

We’re all capable of mistakes, but I do not care to enlighten you on the mistakes we may or may not have made.

(1947 – ) U.S. vice president & politician
Government Misspokements Mistakes Problems

The wages of sin are death, but by the time taxes are taken out, it's just sort of a tired feeling.

(1959 – ) American comedian
Characteristics Taxes

Congratulations, Congress! 77% disapproval rating! You may be about to become the English language’s most offensive C-word.

(1977 – ) British political comedian & television host
Congress Government

Bureaucrats are the only people in the world who can say absolutely nothing and mean it.

(1925 – 2010) American humorist & writer
Government

American diplomacy is like watching somebody trying to do joinery with a chainsaw.

(1941 – ) British poet & novelist
Government

A fool and his money are soon elected.

Elections/Voting Fools Intelligence Murphy’s Laws

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

Government Murphy’s Laws

Get re-elected.

Elections/Voting Government Murphy’s Laws

The army with the smartest dress uniform will lose.

Conflict Military Murphy’s Laws

My retirement plan is a slippery floor at a department store.

American comedian
Law Money

Doctors, dentists, and lawyers are only on time for appointments when you’re not.

Doctors Lawyers Murphy’s Laws

Professional soldiers are predictable, but the world is full of amateurs.

Military Murphy’s Laws

A libertarian is just a Republican who takes drugs.

(1951 – ) American anarchist writer
Drugs Government People Politics

Revolution: An abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Conflict Definitions Government