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January 10, 2025
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Diplomacy—The art of saying, ‘nice doggy’ until your sniper gets the range”

"Diplomacy -- The art of keeping the enemy talking until your archers are in range" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Diplomacy: The art of saying, 'Nice…

December 14, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Diplomacy is the art of saying ‘nice doggie’ until you can find a rock”

"Diplomacy is the art of saying 'nice doggie' until you can find a rock" means that a diplomat uses flattery until a country has strength and no longer needs such weak…

March 27, 2015
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Diplomacy without force is like an orchestra without instruments”

"Diplomacy without force is like an orchestra without instruments" is a saying that has been credited to several people, such as Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821), Frederick II (1712-1786)…

April 16, 2019
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Disarming innocent people does not protect innocent people”

"Disarming innocent people does not protect innocent people" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. "Liberals, how does disarming innocent people, protect innocent…

August 31, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Disasters don’t discriminate”

Joe Albaugh, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from February 2001 until March 2003, said this in December 2002: "Disasters don't discriminate, and neither should…

November 22, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Dissent is the highest form of patriotism”

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…

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

“Do midgets have to stay only 3 feet apart?” (social distancing)

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in social distancing. People were told to stay at least six feet apart. "Thinking out loud here: since we have to stay 6ft apart do midgets have to…

May 30, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not call the police on suspicious people in your neighborhood! Those are your neighbors…”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic closed most barbershops and salons. People were quarantined in their homes, where they dressed informally. "DO NOT call the police on suspicious people in…

September 1, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers…”

"Do not let people who surround themselves with barbed wire and armed soldiers tell you that you cannot own a firearm to defend yourself" is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on an…

July 15, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it”

"Do not make peace with evil. Destroy it" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "'Evil' is a more essentialist, foundational, theological term. you don't…

July 11, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do not make your mask from masking tape”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in some requirements to wear face masks. Masking tape is not necessarily just for face masks, but there are jokes. "If I tear my mask, can I use…

May 4, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?”

Many drivers slow down when they see a police car. "Do race horses slow down when they see police horses?" is a jocular saying. "Do race horses slow down when they see a police…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 18, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh no it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

May 17, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think ‘oh shit it’s a cop’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think 'oh no/shit it's the cops'?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do regular dogs see police dogs and…

February 22, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /HealthPets (Dogs, Cats, Horses)

“Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh shoot, it’s the cops’?”

"Do regular dogs see police dogs and think, ’Oh crap/no/shit/shoot, it’s the cops/police’?" is a jocular saying that has been printed on many images. "Do you think regular dogs…

October 31, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are”

Entry in progress -- B.P. Wikiquote: Theodore RooseveltTheodore Roosevelt, Jr. (1858-10-27 – 1919-01-06), also known as T.R. or Teddy, was the 26th President of the United States…

September 26, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you have a golden lawyer?” (lawyer joke)

The joke about the "golden rat" has been told since at least 1994. The punchline usually involves a lawyer, but some versions substitute "liberal" or "Republican."…

April 28, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you have Coronavirus? Because I can’t stop looking ah-choo” (pickup line)

"Ah-choo!" or "Achoo!" or "Atchoo!" (a sneeze) sounds like "at you." A jocular pickup line was used during the 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic. “Do you have…

November 19, 2014
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Do you serve lawyers here?” (bar/lawyer joke)

There is a combination bar joke and lawyer joke. The "Do you serve lawyers here?" joke has been cited in print since at least 1994 and is of unknown authorship. Google Groups:…

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