Subject: Government (Page 46)

Infinity is one lawyer waiting for another.

If you maintain a consistent political position long enough, you'll eventually be accused of treason.

(1927 – ) Canadian-born American comedian & actor

In Scotland we have a verdict ‘not proven;’ that means ‘not guilty, but don’t do it again.’

A statesman is any politician it’s considered safe to name a school after.

(1915 – 1977) columnist, writer & actor

If you want the government off your back, get your hands out of its pockets.

(1936 – ) U.S. Senator (Colorado)

How can you govern a country that has 246 varieties of cheese?

(1890 – 1970) French president, general & statesman

An appeal is when you ask one court to show its contempt for another court.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist

The wages of sin are unreported.

I like how on cop cars, “To protect and serve” is in quotes, like they're being sarcastic.

(1973 – ) American writer, stand-up comedian, actor, director & producer

Nothing is as dangerous as an unemployed lawyer.

David Gerrold (1944 – ) science fiction author

People try to live within their income so they can afford to pay taxes to a government that can't live within its income.

businessman

Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm; there's nothing to do but to stand there and take it.

(1908 – 1973) 36th U.S. president

I believe there is something out there watching over us… unfortunately, it's the government.

(1935 – ) movie actor, director & comedian

In the Bob Hope Classic, the participation of President Gerald Ford was more than enough to remind you that the nuclear button was at one stage at the disposal of a man who might have either pressed it by mistake or else pressed it deliberately in order to obtain room service.

(1939 – ) Australian author, critic, broadcaster, poet & memoirist

Anyone who is capable of getting themselves into a position of power should on no account be allowed to do the job.

(1952 – 2001) English writer, dramatist, & musician

Statesman: A politician away from home.

You can't get rich in politics unless you are a crook.


Only one thing, is impossible for God; to find any sense in any copyright law on the planet.

Samuel Clemens (1835 – 1910) author & humorist

Jury: A body of twelve men selected to decide which of the contestants has the better lawyer.

A Conservative government is an organized hypocrisy.

(1804 – 1881) British prime minister, politician & author

He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything; that points clearly to a political career.

(1856 – 1950) Irish playwright & socialist