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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…

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

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

"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…

December 13, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the water reaches the upper decks, follow the rats”

Claude A. Swanson (1862-1939), Virginia's U.S. Senator from 1910-1933, had a rule for new Congressmen that was published in Current Opinion in 1923: "When the water rises to the second…

October 31, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When the wolf stares you down, will you be the lamb that cowers in fear…”

"When the wolf stares you down, will you be the lamb that cowers in fear or will you be the sheepdog who stares back and takes action?" is a political saying that has been printed on an…

November 28, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When they call roll in the Senate, senators don’t know whether to answer present or not guilty”

"When they call the roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer 'present' or 'not guilty'" is a saying usually credited to Theodore Roosevelt…

May 12, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When they come for your guns, give ‘em the ammo first”

"If/When they come for the/your guns, give ‘em the/your bullets first" (there are many slight variations) is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "When they come…

May 12, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When they come for your guns, give them your bullets first”

"If/When they come for the/your guns, give ‘em the/your bullets first" (there are many slight variations) is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "When they come…

October 11, 2016
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When they go low, you go high”

"When they go low, you go high" is a political philosophy that was said by U.S. President Barack Obama and popularized in speeches by First Lady Michelle Obama. The first lady went on…

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

“When they say democracy, they mean liberalism. When they say unite, they mean comply”

"WHEN THEY SAY DEMOCRACY, THEY MEAN LIBERALISM. WHEN THEY SAY UNITE, THEY MEAN COMPLY" is a saying that has been printed on an image. "To paraphrase @Vermeullarmine: ‘When they say…

October 4, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“When they start threatening people who want to investigate election fraud…”

"When they start threatening people who want to investigate election fraud - - There's election fraud" is a saying that has been printed on many images. The saying originated after…

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

“When those side effects kick in, come on back and we’ll sell you something for those as well”

"When those side effects kick in, come on back and we'll sell you something for those as well" (shown on an image, with a pharmacist talking to a customer) was posted on Facebook by…

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