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November 3, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When someone accuses you of wearing a tinfoil hat, tell them it’s better than wearing a blindfold

"When someone accuses you of wearing a tinfoil hat, remind them that it’s better than wearing a blindfold" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The term "tinfoil…

February 28, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the axe came into the forest, the trees said: ‘The handle is one of us’” (proverb)

A proverb about voting has been printed on many images. An axe comes into the forest; because its handle is wood, the trees were comforted. The mission of the axe, of course, was to destroy the…

March 21, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the Berlin Wall fell, which side did the people run to?”

Germany's Berlin Wall separated east and west Germany from 1961 until 1989, When the wall came down, most people escaped communist East Berlin into West Berlin. “Youth ask your history…

May 4, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthMedia/Newspapers/Magazines/Internet

“When the CIA joined Twitter, their first tweet said, ‘We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet’”

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) joined Twitter in 2014. "We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet" was posted on X/Twitter by CIA on June 6, 2014. "When the…

September 20, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the citizens question their government, it’s called a conspiracy theory”

"When the government questions its citizens for suspicions of a crime, it's called an investigation. When the citizens question their government, it's called a conspiracy theory.…

April 1, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the enemy cannot destroy you, his job is to distract you”

"The enemy doesn’t have to defeat you. All they have to do is distract you" is a saying that has been printed on several images. "If the enemy can't destroy you he'll…

December 22, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the fact checkers are controlled by the same people doing the lying, what do you call it?”

"When the fact checkers are controlled by the same people doing the lying, what do you call it?" (or "What's it called when the people doing the fact checking are controlled by…

September 24, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the government starts passing laws that break other laws…”

"When the government starts passing laws that break other laws, maybe it’s time to admit we're being governed/ruled by criminals" is a saying that has been printed on several…

November 10, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the government’s boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right…”

"When the government's boot is on your throat, whether it is a left boot or a right is of no consequence" is a political saying that has been printed on many images. “When the…

January 9, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the law doesn’t apply to lawmakers, you’re not being governed. You’re being ruled”

"When the law doesn’t apply to lawmakers, you’re not being governed. You’re being ruled" is a saying that has been printed on many images. American conservative political…

June 1, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the looting starts, the shooting starts”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Twitter Twitter Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrumpThis Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about glorifying violence. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the…

November 21, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the people fear the government, you have tyranny”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Thomas JeffersonThomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 – 4 July 1826) was the third president of the United States (1801–1809), author of the Declaration of…

July 1, 2026
Buildings/Housing/ParksGovernment/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the power of love beats the love of power, the world knows peace”

On July 1, 2026, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City and displayed a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of…

April 29, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace”

On July 1, 2026, Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City and displayed a banner that read, "When the power of love beats the love of…

January 29, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the race gets tough, step on the gas”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Google BooksTom Masson's Annual By Thomas Lansing MassonGarden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company1924Pg. 71:If you see you can't dodge trouble, step on the…

September 26, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthTransportation

“When the Rapture comes, can I have your car?” (bumper sticker)

"Come the Rapture, can I have your car?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "IN CASE OF RAPTURE, CAN I HAVE YOUR CAR?" was posted on the newsgroup…

November 18, 2021
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the rich rob the poor, it’s called business. When the poor fight back, it’s called violence”

"When the rich rob the poor, it's called business. When the poor fight back, it's called violence" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "RT @TLW3 When the poor…

February 27, 2024
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the state calls you a taxpayer, it’s equivalent to a rapist calling his victim his girlfriend”

"'When the state calls you a taxpayer, it's equivalent to a rapist calling his victim his girlfriend.' Javier Milei" was posted on X/Twitter by Being Libertarian on…

December 16, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the truth comes out, don’t ask me how I knew. Ask yourself why you didn’t”

"When the truth comes out, don't ask me how I knew. Ask yourself why you didn't" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying implies that who some people call…

November 13, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the truth comes out, you can’t unvax your children”

"When the truth comes out, you can't unvax your children/kids" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying implies that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) vaccines are…

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