I'm not politically savvy. I try to understand what is going on in the ol' red, white and blue of this grand system. I read and listen and ask questions, however the ins and outs of how it all works confuses me.
Recently, a friend and I were debating the country's financial state during peace-time, verses the possible increase of economic security during periods of war... and whether our government factors either when deciding on entering a conflict. I was uncomfortably aware that my points were basic, without merit and that I was sounding foolish. I continued on, semi -confident that my mind would sort it all out and that my gibberish would lead to brilliant points. NOT!!
So I hemmed and I hawed. I would start a sentence, change my mind and state the absolute goofiest stuff. Finally, I told my friend that I had a headache -NOT!!- and was having a hard time concentrating. We then turned our attention toward new ideas in dieting.
That same night, while watching the news, I heard a government official say something utterly ridiculous. (Sorry, I don't recall who or what.) Going online, I goggled 'dumb political quotes' and consequently felt better about my earlier attempt at logic in the the political arena.
So, I'll share a few of my favorites;
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- John Kerry. " I actually did vote for the $87 billion before I voted against it."
Also... "You know, education - if you make the most of it - you study hard, you do your homework and make an effort to be smart, you can do well. If you don't, you'll get stuck in Iraq."
- Richard Nixon. "I was under medication when I made the decision to burn the tapes."
Also..."People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I'm not a crook. I've earned everything I've got."
- Donald Rumsfeld. "We do know of certain knowledge, that he [Osama Bin Laden] is either in Afghanistan, or in some other country, or dead."
- Ronald Reagan. "I am not worried about the deficit. It is big enough to take care of itself."
- Joe Biden. "You can't go to a 7-11 or a Dunkin' Donuts unless you have a slight Indian accent...I'm not joking."
Also... "I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and a nice looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man."
- Bill Clinton. "When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and I didn't like it. I didn't inhale and I never tried it again."
Also..."It depends on what the meaning of the word 'is' is."
I shall end with the infamous Dan Quayle.>>>...
" I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix."
Also..." Republicans understand the importance of bondage between mother and child."
Then, there is..."I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn't study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people."
And..." Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush and my fellow astronauts."
"Every man is a damn fool for at least five minutes every day; wisdom consists in not exceeding the limit."
-Elbert Hubbard
