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March 26, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only non-essential business is government”

During the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic, many governments shut down businesses that were deemed "non-essential." "The only non-essential business I see is the Government and News…

July 11, 2026
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The ONLY people who stay well are those who stay well away from doctors”

"The ONLY people who stay well are those who stay well away from doctors" is a saying that has been printed on several images. The medical industry, it's often said, makes more money…

December 25, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“The only person coming to save you is the version of you that you’ve been avoiding”

"The only person coming to save you is the version of yourself that's tired of your current situation" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that there…

December 25, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“The only person coming to save you is the version of yourself that’s tired of your current situation”

"The only person coming to save you is the version of yourself that's tired of your current situation" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that there…

November 24, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only person telling you the truth in politics is the one who says he is not voting for you”

“The only person telling you the truth in politics is the one who says he is not voting for you" is a saying of unknown authorship. A person who is against you and who tells that to you --…

December 25, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthWork/Businesses

“The only person who is coming to save you is the version of you that is sick of the current version of you”

"The only person coming to save you is the version of yourself that's tired of your current situation" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying means that there…

February 19, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only reason the government would outlaw body armor is to make it easier for them to kill you”

Governments often try to outlaw guns, but they also try to outlaw body armor as well. "The only reason the government would outlaw body armor is to make it easier for them to kill you. Change…

August 22, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only reason why the government would want to disarm you after 243 years is because…”

"The only reason why the government would want to disarm you after 243 years is because they intend to do something that you would shoot them for" is a pro-gun saying that has been…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is a negative pregnancy test”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is the Mississippi River”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is the mountain coldness indicator on Coors Lite”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 28, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is the one at the bottom of the pride flag”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is the U.S. Postal Service”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue line I respect is the wetness indicator on a baby’s diaper”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

May 27, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thin blue lines I respect are my local rivers and estuaries”

"Thin blue line" usually refers to the police, but a thin blue line on maps refers to water. There are other thin blue lines. "the only thin blue line I respect tells me when…

December 5, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTime/Weather

“The only thing ‘green’ about the climate scam is the money they’re stealing from you”

"The only thing 'green' about the climate scam is the money they’re stealing from you" is a saying that has been printed on an image. U.S. dollars are green. "LADIES AND…

November 8, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thing flat-earthers fear is sphere itself”

"Flat Earth Society motto: 'We have nothing to sphere but sphere itself.'" was posted on Twitter on April 19, 2011. "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" is…

January 16, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thing I fear more than the government shutting down is the government staying open”

"The only thing I fear more than the government shutting down is the government staying open" is a jocular saying that has been cited on Twitter since April 7, 2011. The saying originated…

May 25, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only thing that should be rising is the people”

"The only thing that should be rising is the people" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. "The only thing that should be rising is the people of Great…

May 4, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only time a politician tells the truth is when he says that the other politician is a liar”

A liar can tell the truth when he/she calls out another liar. "A contributor writes to inquire if I've heard this one: 'The only time a golfer tells the truth is when he calls…

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