Subject: Places » America (Page 4)

The trouble with this country is that there are too many politicians who believe, with a conviction based on experience, that you can fool all of the people all of the time.

(1881 – 1960) American columnist

We haven't seen that kind of violence in the name of religion in this country since we got here!'

American stand-up comedian

Getting worried there might not be enough talent in America to accommodate all these singing shows.

(1974 – ) American comedian

From the prairies, to the oceans, wide with foam.

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

Americans detest all lies except lies spoken in public or printed lies.

(1853 – 1937) journalist, writer & editor

We might as well give them ours, we aren’t using it.

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

Canadians are Americans with no Disneyland.

(1937 – 2012) New Zealand author

Americans will put up with anything provided it doesn't block traffic.

1867 – 1931) English novelist

We are for the underdog, no matter how much of a dog he is.

(1898 – 1991) U.S. senator (Kentucky) & Major League Baseball commissioner

I've always tried to be a good American citizen, so I have made it a point not to learn any other language but English.

stand-up comedian

America: The only country that matters. If you want to experience other ‘cultures,’ use an atlas or a ham radio.

(1970 – ) American actor, writer & carpenter

Military intelligence is a contradiction in terms.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

President Bush has just one question for the American voters: is the rich person you're working for better off now than they were 4 years ago?

(1950 – ) comedian & television host

… as American as English muffins and French toast.

(1935 – ) English critic & author

England and America are two countries separated by a common language.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist

America is the only country where a significant proportion of the population believes that professional wrestling is real, but the moon landing was faked.

(1947 – ) comedian & television host

The United States is like the guy at the party who gives cocaine to everyone and still nobody likes him.

(1948 – 1990) comedian

I dropped out of West Point to become a comedian… probably the greatest service I will ever do for my country.

(1955 – ) American comedian

Of course, America had often been discovered before Columbus, but it had always been hushed up.

(1854 – 1900) Irish dramatist, novelist & poet

America: A land where a citizen will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, and won’t cross the street to vote in a national election.

The thing that impresses me the most about America is the way parents obey their children.

(1894 – 1972) King of the United Kingdom