Thursday, 12 July 2012

12th July 2012 Finding Humour In Politics

July 12
** "Democracy is a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - HL Mencken, Journalist and satirist

** "In democracy everyone has the right to be represented, even the jerks." - Chris Patten, Former UK MP and Governor of Hong-Kong

** "Blessed are the young, for they shall inherit the National Debt." - Herbert Hoover, President USA 1929-1933

** "You'll notice that Nancy Reagan never drinks water when Ronnie speaks." - Robin Williams, Comedian and actor

** "Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country." - Marion Barry, Washington, DC Council member, former Mayor.

** "Americans have different ways of saying things. They say 'elevator', we say 'lift' ... they say 'President', we say 'stupid psychopathic git." - Alexei Sayle, British comedian, actor and author

** "I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts." - Will Rogers, Comedian, social commentator, vaudeville actor

** "The House of Commons is the longest running farce in the West End." Cyril Smith, former UK MP

** "A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls." George W Bush, former President USA

** "Rarely is the question asked: Is our children learning?" George W Bush, former President USA

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