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September 5, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only difference between the U.S. and a banana republic is we don’t grow bananas”

A "banana republic" is an unflattering criticism of a government. "The only difference between the United States (or some other country) and a banana republic is we don't grow…

November 12, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only easy day was yesterday” (Navy SEAL motto)

The motto of the United States Navy SEALs is written on the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training course at the Naval Special Warfare Training Center in Coronado, California: "The…

June 23, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only entitlement I expect from my government is freedom”

"The only entitlement I expect from my government is FREEDOM" (also shown on an image) was posted on Twitter by Lisa York on November 2, 2014. It's not known who created this popular…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying the country are the billionaires”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying the country are the super rich”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying the country is billionaires”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying the country is the rich”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country are the billionaires”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 8, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country are the wealthy”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country is the billionaires”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 9, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country is the rich”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

April 5, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country is the ultra wealthy”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

June 8, 2025
Banking/Finance/InsuranceGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“The only minority destroying this country is the wealthy”

"The only minority destroying the/this country are the billionaires" is a saying that has been printed on many images. There are several variations to the saying. "Shout out to the…

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…

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