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May 16, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Every time the government shifts left, the decimal point in the national debt moves to the right”

"An accountant complains that every time the government shifts to the left, the decimal points in the national debt move to the right," is cited in print since at least 1950. The saying…

February 21, 2024
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“Everybody hates white people, but everybody wants to live in their neighborhood”

"'Everybody hates white people, but everybody wants to live in their neighborhood.'-Joe (latino)" was posted on Facebook by Lewis Newman on February 7, 2021. "Let me get…

May 9, 2017
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don’t buy it”

"Everybody says stealing is wrong. Personally, I don't buy it" is a joke about stealing. The joke was posted on Twitter on June 14, 2011. TwitterPaul. Just Paul.‏…

June 10, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everybody wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

August 11, 2013
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everybody wants to eat at the government’s table, but nobody wants to do the dishes”

"Everybody wants to eat at the government's table, but nobody wants to do the dishes" is a jocular saying that has been cited in print since at least 1972 (when it was not credited…

July 30, 2009
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts”

"Every man has a right to his own opinion, but no man has a right to be wrong in his facts" is credited to American financier Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965), who said it in 1946. James R.…

March 6, 2018
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone knows about the Secret Service”

The United States Secret Service is a federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "Why do they call it the Secret Service if everyone knows about…

June 9, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone says they’re a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

June 10, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone talks about being a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

February 11, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone thinks politicians are corrupt, except the ones they vote for”

"Everyone thinks politicians are corrupt, except the ones they vote for" (or "Every politician is corrupt except mine" or "Every Congressman is corrupt except mine")…

June 10, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot shit”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

June 10, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot stuff”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

June 10, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone wants to be a patriot until it’s time to do patriot things”

"Everyone wants to be a patriot until it's time to do patriot shit/stuff/things" (or "Everyone say they're a patriot until it's time to do patriot…

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

“Everyone wants to be black until the cops show up”

"Everyone wants to be black until the cops show up" is a popular saying meaning that black culture is accepted by whites, but whites wouldn't like the part where racist cops show up.…

June 8, 2011
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everyone who’s for abortion has already been born”

"Everyone who'e for abortion as already been born," said Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) in a September 1980 presidential debate. "It's a funny thing, but all those people who…

August 18, 2022
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everything ‘free’ is paid for by someone who works”

"Everything 'free' is paid for by someone who works" is a saying that has been printed on many images. Many people want the government to give them "free" stuff.…

May 21, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everything for summer is canceled. May as well just put up the Christmas tree and call it a year”

The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic resulted in lockdowns and many cancellations, including, according to some people, the season of summer. "4th day of quarantine and I already want to put up…

February 17, 2023
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everything I don’t like must be banned. Everything I do like is a human right…”

"Everything I don't like must be banned. Everything I (do) like is a human right and must be paid for by others" is a saying that has been printed on many images. "Everything…

September 12, 2010
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everything I really need to know about Islam, I learned on September 11th, 2001”

"Everything I really need to know about Islam, I learned on September 11th, 2001" (or, "All I really need to know about Islam, I learned on September 11th, 2001") refers to the…

March 16, 2020
Government/Law/Military/Religion /Health

“Everything is cancelled. You know what’s not cancelled? Laundry. Laundry is never cancelled”

The 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak caused many cancellations, such as schools and sporting events. "Everything is cancelled expect for laundry..laundry is never cancelled 😜" was posted…

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