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Quotes!
That time of the year...lets get this over with, so I don't have to do another till Nov. :)
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 - Oscar Ameringer
Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future. - JFK
Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. - Groucho Marx
Politics is the art of choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable. - John Kenneth Galbraith
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
- John Quincy Adams
Every two years the American politics industry fills the airwaves with the most virulent, scurrilous, wall-to-wall character assassination of nearly every political practitioner in the country - and then declares itself puzzled that America has lost trust in its politicians - Charles Krauthammer
There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you. - Will Rogers
The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other. - Will Rogers
The taxpayers are sending congressmen on expensive trips abroad. It might be worth it except they keep coming back. - Will Rogers
I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. - You guessed it...Will Rogers.
A lot has been said about politics; some of it complimentary, but most of it accurate - Eric Idle
No one party can fool all of the people all of the time; that's why we have two parties - Bob Hope
It is enough that the people know there was an election. The people who cast the votes decide nothing. The people who count the votes decide everything. - Joseph Stalin
Democracy is being allowed to vote for the candidate you dislike least. - Robert Byrne
It has been said that politics is the second oldest profession. I have learned that it bears a striking resemblance to the first.
- Ronald Regan, yes..that one.
Sirscrapalot - Suppose you were an idiot, and suppose you were a member of Congress; but I repeat myself. - Mark Twain
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More quotes!
Different topic tho!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
What we think, we become. - Buddha
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
And when I breathed, my breath was lightning. - Black Elk
By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. - Confucius
Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith. - Steve Jobs
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. - Charlie Chaplin
I remain just one thing, and one thing only, and that is a clown. It places me on a far higher plane than any politician. - Charlie Chaplin
Kids are wonderful, but I like mine barbecued. - Bob Hope
Sirscrapalot - The surest way to make a monkey of a man is to quote him. - Robert Benchley
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Paying Homage to the dogs of war..
Meet Sgt. Stubby.
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An this is Chips..the most decorated war dog of WW2.
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An Smoky...another WW2 war dog. Proving that old quote right..."It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."(Twain for those who don't know)
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For more info on Chips, Smoky and Stubby..
Chips Wiki
Smoky
Stubby
They deserve our respect, and to be remembered just like those on two legs who gave their all.
Sirscrapalot - not all heroes walk on two legs - Anyone ever saved by a dog, or other animal.
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"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life son"--Dean Wormer. Animal House, 1978
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We're getting closer to that time of the year...remember..Politics aren't funny. Politicians are. ;)
All are fair game..left, right and center, and then some. I don't discriminate when it comes to making fun of politicians.
A politician needs the ability to foretell what is going to happen tomorrow, next week, next month, and next year. And to have the ability afterwards to explain why it didn't happen - Winston Churchill
An honest man in politics shines more there than he would elsewhere - Mark Twain
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word - Charles De Gaulle
When buying and selling are controlled by legislation, the first things to be bought and sold are legislators - PJ O'Rourke
Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be president but they don't want them to become politicians in the process - JFK, yes the former President.
Those who are too smart to engage in politics are punished by being governed by those who are dumber - Plato. - truth in quotes!
Statesmen tell you what is true even though it may be unpopular. Politicians will tell you what is popular, even though it may be untrue - Anonymous
Every two years the American politics industry fills the airwaves with the most virulent, scurrilous, wall-to-wall character assassination of nearly every political practitioner in the country - and then declares itself puzzled that America has lost trust in its politicians - Charles Krauthammer
A lot has been said about politics; some of it complimentary, but most of it accurate - Eric Idle
I'm not done yet...
It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it - Dan Quayle
All that stuff I was taught about evolution and embryology and the Big Bang Theory, all that is lies straight from the pit of Hell. And it's lies to try to keep me and all the folks who were taught that from understanding that they need a savior. You see, there are a lot of scientific data that I've found out as a scientist that actually show that this is really a young Earth. I don't believe that the Earth's but about 9,000 years old. I believe it was created in six days as we know them - Representative Paul Broun an he was in the science, space an technology house committee.
This President is going to lead us out of this recovery - Dan Quayle
A zebra does not change its spots - Al Gore
It's no exaggeration to say that the undecided could go one way or another. - George Bush Sr
Rarely is the question asked "Is our children learning?" - George W Bush
That low down scoundrel deserves to be kicked to death by a jackass - and I'm just the one to do it! - Texan congressional candidate
Traditionally, most of our imports come from overseas - Australian minister Keppel Enderbery
Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we - George W. Bush
Things are more like they are now, than they ever were before - Dwight D Eisenhower
If you're sick and tired of the politics of cynicism and polls and principles, come and join this campaign! - George W Bush
I stand by all the misstatements that I've made - Dan Quayle
We have the best government that money can buy - Mark Twain
I can't make this stuff up people!
An the best one, an reused many times..is in my signature.
Sirscrapalot - Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress .... But I repeat myself - Mark Twain
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Oh Dan Quayle you missed your calling, you should have been a comedian.
One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice president, and that one word is 'to be prepared.'
I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix.
It's wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago.
I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn't study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people.
We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe.
The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other.
We're going to have the best-educated American people in the world.
I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
The future will be better tomorrow.
All Courtesy of Dan Quayle.
Your welcome.
Sirscrapalot - Sometimes politicians can be summed up in 3 letters...LOL. - Me.
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Round 3! DING DING DING!
The only stable state is the one in which all men are equal before the law - Aristotle
Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you - Pericles
In politics we presume that everyone who knows how to get votes knows how to administer a city or a state. When we are ill, we do not ask for the handsomest physician, or the most eloquent one - Plato
We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office - Aesop
Under every stone lurks a politician - Aristophanes
Sirscrapalot - Don't worry...religion is next. ;) An no, I play no favorites.
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This space reserved for future quotes.
Deal with it.
An how are my quotes not yet a sticky?!?! I demand a recount..err..wait..never mind.
Sirscrapalot - To Be Continued...... - 1980s tv cliffhangers!
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So every now an then..I like to post this Poem( I believe its considered a poem...).
First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
~ Martin Niemöller
Jus' sayin'.
Sirscrapalot - A house divided cannot stand. - Abraham Lincoln
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I will no longer allow my obligation as a veteran to remember those who died in the great wars to be co-opted by current or former politicians. - Henry Leslie Smith
Jus' sayin.
Sirscrapalot - A picture is worth a thousand words. - Unknown ( Several get credit, so we'll go with unknown.
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Always good stuff...dam it...someone pass the Kleenex.
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Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. - Victor Hugo
This one isn't easy to watch..but if manage to make it the end, perhaps you'll understand why I put it up.
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This one....having family and friends who served, hits home, at lest for me. Perhaps it'll do the same for others.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_l4Ab5FRwM&list=PL6MJN-6SPIZdRA9ZP-1xGGU5i6ljJp08J&index=1
“When we were over in Iraq playing our USO tour, I had one soldier come up to me, and he laid a burnt iPod down on the table. He didn’t ask me to sign it. He wanted me to keep it. I looked at him a bit funny at first. He told me one of his closest friends went out on a mission and didn’t make it back. Let’s leave it at that. When they found him and his things, his iPod was stuck on ‘The Bleeding.’ The last thing he was listening to before he went was one of our songs. I literally teared up.” - Ivan Moody, lead singer of Fiver Finger Death Punch. (From an article talking about their relationship with the military and why do their USO tours)
Where words fail, music speaks. - Hans Christian Andersen
Sirscrapalot - Music has charms to sooth a savage breast, to soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak. - William Congreve
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I got KZ to post.
See the power of the quotes?
Auminer, Kz...anyone else pops up I may need medical care.
;)
Always good to see you two about.
Sirscrapalot - Bada bing bada boo, realest guy in the room! - Enzo Amore
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Heroes don't wear capes, they wear dog tags. - Anonymous
I may not agree with what you have to say, but I'll fight to the death for your right to say it.
Someones, husband,father, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, grandfather, etc, fought for your ability to sit at home and ***** about today. Someones wife, daughter, niece, granddaughter, girlfriend, sister, mother, etc. shed tears burying someone who fought and died for your right to mourn the past and ***** about the future. - Me/Unknown/Anonymous
Thank a vet. You never know how much you just might make their day.
Sirscrapalot - Thank You.
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It takes 44 muscles to frown, but it only takes 5 muscles to to haul off with you right arm and smack the muther****er that made you frown
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That should be a t-shirt or bumper sticker...
ha!
Sirscrapalot - My arm would be huge....
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:)
Sirscrapalot - We are Corgi, we don't forget, we don't forgive..oh wait..it's all up there on the image.