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October 12, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A tepid vote counts the same as a wildly enthusiastic vote”

Voters are sometimes unhappy with a party's candidate choice (or both parties' choices). For the 2010 midterm elections, the energy of the "tea party" movement created an…

January 23, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A thief believes everybody steals” (proverb)

"A thief believes everybody steals" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Rather than find personal fault, the thief believes -- or wants to believe -- that everyone else is…

December 2, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A thief is more moral than a congressman. When a thief steals your money…”

"A thief is more moral than a congressman; when a thief steals your money, he doesn't demand you thank him" is a quotation credited to American economist Walter E. Williams…

October 20, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A tiger doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep” (proverb)

Entry in progress -- B.P."A lion/tiger doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep" is a popular saying that has been printed on many posters.…

December 3, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A town legalized pot, but banned alcohol. The residents were left high and dry”

"What do you call a place where marijuana is legal but alcohol isn't? High and dry" was posted on Reddit -- Jokes on March 1, 2020. "What do you call a place where marijuana is…

February 7, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A tyrant doesn’t ask for power over you. A tyrant asks for power over your neighbors”

"A tyrant doesn't ask for power over you. A tyrant asks for power over your neighbors" (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Michael J Kalagias for US on June 23, 2022.…

May 25, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A veteran is someone who wrote a blank check to the United States of America”

The following definition of a veteran was cited on the newsgroup parklandwatch on August 4, 2007: VETERAN A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve - is someone who, at…

July 6, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A Viagra shipment was stolen today. Cops are on the lookout for a gang of hardened criminals”

What is a "hardened criminal"? A now-famous Viagra joke was posted on the newsgroup rec.humor.funny on May 20, 1998: "Following the approval of Viagra by the UK's health…

March 15, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A virus didn’t change our lives. A tyrannical government did”

"A virus didn’t change our lives. A tyrannical government did" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying usually refers to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.…

October 28, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A vote for freedom is never wasted”

"The Vote for Freedom Is Never Wasted" was the presidential slogan of Gary Johnson, the 2012 Libertarian Party candidate. The slogan attempted to counter the belief of many that a vote…

May 8, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A voting booth is just a gloryhole that you’re on the wrong end of”

Many people don't think much of voting and elections. "a voting booth is just a gloryhole you're on the wrong end of" was posted on Facebook by Zach Anderson on November 3,…

June 4, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A week is a long time in politics”

Entry in progress -- B.P. "Overnight is a long time in politics; a week is forever." Wikiquote: Harold WilsonJames Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx, KG, OBE, FRS, PC (11 March 1916…

November 7, 2012
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A well-adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous”

"A well-adjusted person is one who makes the same mistake twice without getting nervous" means that the well-adjusted person is not afraid to make make mistakes -- and he or she usually…

February 26, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A wise doctor once wrote… [scribbles]”

Doctors have a reputation for having bad handwriting. "A wise doctor once wrote," followed by scribbles, is a joke that has been printed on many images. The image was posted to Science…

February 26, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd”

"A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man can always be found in a crowd" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "A wise man can always be found alone. A weak man…

January 16, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A woman voting Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders”

"A [X] voting [Democrat/Republican] is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) fast food…

January 16, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A working man voting Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders”

"A [X] voting [Democrat/Republican] is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) fast food…

January 16, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A young person voting for a Democrat is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders”

"A [X] voting [Democrat/Republican] is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) fast food…

January 16, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A young person voting for a Republican is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders”

"A [X] voting [Democrat/Republican] is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. The KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) fast food…

September 26, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“A-ten-hut!” or “Ten-hut!” (“attention” command)

"Ten-hut!" is what a military drill sergeant might say, meaning "Attention!" "'Ten-Hut,' which is the new way of saying 'Attention'" was printed in…

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