Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category

Obama to the Israelis – One Line (actually more than one-line) Comedy

Saturday, May 28th, 2011

The following One-Line “jokes” have no historical significance whatsoever – YET!!!

As ourPresident might have said:

Bibi, old buddy – if  Israel will go back to its 1967 borders, America will give it, royalty-free, its plans for the fence separating the USA from Mexico.  The Director of Homeland Security has told me it has been very effective in keeping out the illegals, and I know she wouldn’t lie to me. If  it has worked for us, it will work for you in the same manner – it’s a win, win situation for Israel, the US and the Palestinians. Actually, it is a no lose proposition – for two out of three, and those are pretty good odds.

Bibi, I haven’t mentioned before, out alligator farms. We are breeding the biggest, meanest alligators ever seen, and they are all yours, free of charge. All you have to do is build a moat next to the foolproof fence (see above) and put the alligators in. My Secretary of Defense (and alligators are a defensive weapons system) has assured me they are cost effective, especially since they  have a tendency to breed rather rapidly. I know he wouldn’t lie to me. We are trying to solve the problem of determining the females and the males, but once that has been mastered, it’s all to your benefit. Unfortunately we lost three alligator sex determiners last week, and recruits are now not volunteering the way they did in the past, but that can be solved. We’re working on a solution. One of my aides suggested that would be a relatively easy way to reduce the number of Republican candidates who want to run against me, but there are some problems with that approach. Trust me – we’ll solve it.

Bibi, I can’t think of a better way to solve the “right of return” problem than by having them cross the moat, climb the fence, cut through the barbed wire, and cross the mine field before they qualify as lawful immigrants to Israel. You can even copy our amnesty program, as soon as we work out a solution, which we anticipate should be around 2024.
Bibi, our countries must cooperate in this endeavor, and we have taken a first step by showing you the way to lead the Iraelis out of bondage. If Moses could do it, so can you. Trust us.

Finally, Bibi, old friend, America is willing to give you the services of a prominent member of our Jewish community to help you. I know Lady GaGa would not refuse. Please give her a call. Put the charge on the White House telephone bill.   – we get a discounted rate.

(It is very hard to make fun of this very serious situation, but I’d rather take this approach, then to even suggest that the Israelis go back to the 1967 border – That’s about as unfunny as it can get. As your countrymen,, Mr. Prime Minister, have said “Never Again,” and I’m with you, sarcasm or not)

Census Problems (Still) – from eGrumps – March 22, 2010

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

Dear Mr. and/or Mrs. Census Director:

On March 18, 2010 (If you have lost my earlier letter, please scroll down) I posted about a problem with your letter (of March 2010) demanding that I sign and send in my census form immediately, despite the fact the form relates to events occurring on April 1, 2010. I expected some clarification, but alas, you have not had the common courtesy to respond.

My comment about you being qualified as Director of Obamacare seems to have been quite accurate.

Now, however, the problem has been compounded. The Dept. of Census has put out TV commercials (not too entertaining, I must say) telling me to send in my census form right away. Same problem – it was March 21 that the commercials appeared, and the info requested is for April 1. I am still not able to predict the future with any degree of accuracy. I could guess, but that would probably be illegal, and I am too old to go to jail.

Please – IMMEDIATELY tell me what to do. This situation is quite stressful, as you can imagine. You could be liable under tort law for the deliberate infliction of mental suffering. I may sue.

eGrumps

P.S. I suggest you not pay for the commercials, or if you have paid, get your money back – with interest. As a taxpayer, your conduct really tees me off .

P.P.S. Is there no end to your incompetence? One would think you work for the government. Oops – you do work for the government. Maybe that explains it, but certainly doesn’t excuse your conduct in this matter. It is very serious to advise fellow American citizens (and aliens as well) to break the law. Actually, if aliens break the law, perhaps you can immediately deport them. Ask A. G. Holder – he’d probably agree unless they are working for ACORN in voter registration drives, in which case A. G. Holder might leave them here until after the 2010 elections.

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Census – Open Letter to Director – Serious Problem – Not Funny (I Don’t Think So) (from eGrumps) – March 18, 2010.

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

This is a little different than my usual pithy comment. It is a letter to the Director of the Census. I felt it should be passed on, however, because of the serious nature of the problem. Please feel free, actually I encourage you, to pass my inquiry along to your friends. Maybe we will get an answer.I’d post it on Twitter, but I don’t know how to Twitter – yet – me bad. Maybe you’d like to post it – it’s OK with me.  Let me know if you do (eGrumps) eGrumps@egrumps.com

March 18, 2010:

Dear Census Director:

I trust this comment will find you in good health – both good physical health and mental health.  Frankly, you have created quite a problem for me, and many others, and I don’t how how to handle it without being in violation of your instructions concerning the 2010 Census.  I trust my inquiry will not interfere with your mental health, but I feel compelled to ask a question.  It is based upon the following:

On March 16th I received a letter from you stating, in part (in bold type yet)  “Please complete and mail back the enclosed census form today. ” Clear enough, I opened the census form, and what do I find – Question 1: “How many additional people were living or staying in this house, apartment, or mobile home on April 1, 2010.” This is creating quite a problem for me – How can I mail back the form on March 20th (as you have instructed) which says how many people are living in my house on April 1.?

I am sure there are others with similar problems, so what do I do?

Please advise.

Thank you, in advance, for your courtesy.

eGrumps

P.S. – Is it true that you are being considered for the chief operating officer for Obamacare? You seem to be well-qualified.

P.P.S. – I am concerned that all the census data will be invalid and that you will have to retake the census, or else it will be illegal. Since, as you have accurately pointed out, this is a serious document and many consequences will follow, i.e. number of congressional seats, and your figures will be based on obviously false data.  What do your legal advisors say?

Politics and Political Rules, Humorous One-Liners — Jokes, Humor & Pithy Comments (from eGrumps) — March 4, 2010

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

First Rule of Politics: — When you are in a hole, stop digging.

Second Rule of Politics: Always start at the desired conclusion, and work backwards to make the evidence fit the conclusion, regardless as to whether the “evidence” is true or not.

Third Rule of Politics: Always dodge the issues in a straightforward way.

Fourth Rule of Politics: Always keep the promises you made during the campaign — on 3 X 5 cards locked in a cabinet.

Fifth Rule of Politics: Always remember there are two sides to every question, and a good politician takes both.

eGrumps comment; “When I was a kid, fairy tales used to begin “Once upon a time……” Now they begin “If I’m elected…..”

In crime they say:  “Take the money and run.” In politics they say: “Run and take the money.”

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July 28, 2009 (Rep. Conyer’s Pithy Comment Patronizing Award of the Year)

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

A classic pithy comment: John Conyers, (D), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee: What good is reading the Health Care legislation if it’s over 1000 pages long, you don’t have two days to read it, and you need two lawyers to to find out what it means after you read the bill. (Before the National Press Club in Washington D.C.)

eGrumps: About 50% of the Senate and House are lawyers.

Pithy Comment Patronizing Award of the Year (so far): To Representative Conyers for saying, in effect, “Trust us on this. You don’t have time to read and understand the law anyhow.” In another context, ex-Pres. Clinton “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” Rep. Conyers “Don’t read, don’t tell – you will not understand it anyhow.”  Sort of patronizing, isn’t it? Will anyone be able to top this and receive a coveted eGrumps award?

eGrumps: Certainly doesn’t give me a lot of confidence that Congress knows what it is doing.

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Reality is the only obstacle to happiness.

Hypochondria is the only disease I haven’t got.

“I don’t blame hospitals for trying to keep their costs
down. But I really think a coin-operated
bedpan is going a little too far.” (Joey Adams)

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

“If you think my first 100 days were terrific,
wait until you see what we will give birth to
after nine months.”
 (Anon)

“Someone once remarked that in adolescence
pornography is a substitute for sex,
whereas in adulthood, sex is a substitute for pornography.”
(Edmund White)

 

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Politics is the art of looking for trouble
finding it, misdiagnosing it,
and the misapplying the wrong remedies

Some man hit my fender
and I told him
“Be fruitful and multiply”
but not in those words.

Dearie, if sex were fast food
there’d be an arch over your bed!