Subject: Government (Page 40)

The difficult we do immediately; the impossible takes a little while longer.

Military Murphy’s Laws

Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich by promising to protect each from the other.

(1870-1943) German-American politician, socialist & writer
Definitions Government Politics

I will make a bargain with the Republicans; if they will stop telling lies about Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them

(1900 – 1965) diplomat & Democratic politician
Characteristics Honesty Lies Politicians Politics Truth

Capitol: The seat of misgovernment.

(1842 – 1914) author & satirist
Definitions Government

[It’s] hard to become a billionaire in public office… legally, anyway.

(1928 – 2019) American business magnate a&d financier
Government Money Politicians

The perfect bureaucrat everywhere is the man who manages to make no decisions and escape all responsibility.

(1894 – 1984) theatre critic
Government

Having your lawyer pay for lunch will be very expensive in the end.

Lawyers Money

Congress is back in season.

Congress Government Malaprops

We all know this administration loves deleting history faster than Anthony Weiner when he hears footsteps.

(1985 – ) American comedian & actor
Government Politics

I don't make jokes… I just watch the government and report the facts.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator
Entertainment Government

Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder.

Arms Military Money Murphy’s Laws

The President of today is just the postage stamp of tomorrow.

(1895 – 1964) comedian (wife & partner of George Burns)
Government President Time

Social legislation cannot repeal physical laws.

Government Murphy’s Laws

He rules the country with an iron fist – the same way he plays the piano.

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

Democrats Are Sexy. Who Ever Heard of Good Piece of Elephant.

Government Politicians Signs

In Washington, a man gets up to speak and doesn't say a thing, and the other men disagree with him for three hours.

(1908 – 2002) comedian, radio & television actor
Congress Government Politicians Speech Time

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.


(1893 – 1971) American statesman & lawyer
Government Occupations Work

If you want to get along, go along.

(1882 – 1961) politician
Government

A libertarian is just a Republican who takes drugs.

(1951 – ) American anarchist writer
Drugs Government People Politics

Why is it that if you take advantage of a tax break and you’re a corporation, you’re a smart businessman, but if you take advantage of something you need to not be hungry, you’re a moocher?

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian
Government Taxes

The avoidance of taxes is the only intellectual pursuit that carries any reward.

(1883 – 1946) English economist
Government Intelligence Money Taxes