Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Census – Open Letter to Director – Serious Problem – Not Funny (I Don’t Think So) (from eGrumps) – March 18, 2010.
Thursday, March 18th, 2010Politics and Political Rules, Humorous One-Liners — Jokes, Humor & Pithy Comments (from eGrumps) — March 4, 2010
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010First 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, 2009A 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)
Census Problems (Still) – from eGrumps – March 22, 2010
Monday, March 22nd, 2010Dear 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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