“Capital Punishment: The income tax”
"Capital punishment" is the death penalty. An old joke defines the income tax as a punishment for having capital, or "capital punishment." "Capital punishment -- the income…
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“Capitalism implies the existence of lowercaseism”
Sometimes "capitalism" just means capital letters. "lowercaseism: antonym of capitalism....the practice of not using any capital letters" was posted on Twitter by Jim Gleeson on…
“Capitalism is controlled by an ‘invisible hand’ that gives most people the invisible finger”
The "invisible hand" over the economy is a theory of capitalism popularized by Scottish economist Adam Smith (1723-1790). Many people, since at least the 1990s. have felt that capitalism…
“Capitalism is the belief that the wickedest of men will do wicked things for the greatest good”
Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: John Maynard KeynesJohn Maynard Keynes, 1st Baron Keynes of Tilton (5 June 1883 – 21 April 1946) was a British economist whose ideas, known as Keynesian…
“Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class”
"Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class" is credited to Brooklyn-born gangster Al Capone (1899-1947). The quotation has been cited in print since 2002, but there is no…
“Capitalism isn’t evil just because you suck at life”
"Capitalism isn't evil just because you suck at life" is a saying that has been printed on several images. Some people want collective responsibility for their own failures. "…
“Capitalism turns luxuries into necessities. Socialism turns necessities into luxuries”
"Capitalism turns luxuries into necessities. Socialism turns necessities into luxuries" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Google BooksRex Curry's Dead Writers ClubBy…
“Capitalism without failure is like religion without sin. It doesn’t work”
One unnamed Reagan administration regulator was against bailing out America's savings and loans, saying in June 1981, "Capitalism without failure is like Christianity without hell."…
“Capitalism without socialism is fascism. Socialism without capitalism is communism”
"Capitalism without socialism is fascism. Socialism without capitalism is communism" is a political science saying that has been printed on several images. Origin is unknown.…
“Capitalism: Bread is lined up waiting for people. Socialism: People line up waiting for bread”
"Capitalism: Bread is lined up waiting for people. Socialism: People line up waiting for bread" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The saying probably originated…
“Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 1776”
"Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, capitalism provides financial prosperity so that people can afford to adopt…
“Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC”
"Capitalism: Funding all other -isms since 4000 BC" is a saying that has been printed on many images. That is, capitalism provides financial prosperity so that people can afford to adopt…
“Capitalism: Work or starve. Communism: Work and starve”
"In capitalism you either work or starve, in communism you do both" was posted on Twitter by Sparky on April 30, 2017. "Capitalism: Work or starve. Communism: Work and starve"…
“Capitalist hell or Communist hell” (joke)
A popular joke about "Capitalist hell vs. Communist hell" was told by a Polish newspaper in 1957. The joke was often told about the Soviet Union and is still told when citizens of a…
“Cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee”
Many people order a cappuccino at the end of a meal. "I believe cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee" was cited in print in 1995. "Cappuccino is the dessert form of coffee"…
“Cappuchinos—coffee colored cotton pants”
Cappuccino (espresso-based coffee) has nothing to do with chinos (trousers from chino cloth), but there are jokes. "I can only presume that those coffees advertised as 'Cappuchinos'…
“Capri Sun is White Claw for kids”
Capri Sun drinks have been compared to White Claw (an alcoholic seltzer water beverage). "drinking white claw is like drinking a caprisun with some carbonaion in it" was posted on Twitter…
“Car insurance should give you back money at the end of the year for having no accidents”
"Unpopular opinion: Car insurances should give us back some money at the end of the year for having no accidents" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Good drivers who…
“Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul”
"Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul" (or "Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic") is a saying that has been printed on many images.…
“Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic”
"Car rides by yourself with loud music are good for the soul" (or "Car rides by yourself with loud music are so therapeutic") is a saying that has been printed on many images.…