Stupid Things Politicians Say

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

"The private enterprise system indicates that some people have higher incomes than others."

-Gerry Brown

"I have opinions of my own --strong opinions-- but I don't always agree with them."

-George Bush

"I've read about foreign policy and studied, I now know the number of continents."

-George Wallace, 1968 presidential campaign

"The world is more like it is now then it ever has before."

-Dwight Eisenhower

Eight more days and I can start telling the truth again.

- Sen. Chris Dodd (D, Conn.), on the Don Imus show, on campaigning

If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate.

- Marion Barry, mayor of Washington, D.C.

Those who survived the San Francisco earthquake said, "Thank God, I'm still alive." But, of course, those who died, their lives will never be the same again.

-- Sen. Barbara Boxer, (D, Calif.)

Would you like to become a regular on the show?

Barry Goldwater: No, thank you. I'd much rather watch you in bed with my wife.

You know, if I were a single man, I might ask that mummy out. That's a good-looking mummy!

-- President Bill Clinton, looking at the recently-discovered Inca mummy "Juanita"

You read what Disraeli had to say. I don't remember what he said. He said something. He's no longer with us.

-- Bob Dole

First, it was not a strip bar, it was an erotic club. And second, what can I say? I'm a night owl.

-- Marion Barry

You can't just let nature run wild.

-- Wally Hickel, former governor of Alaska

The spontaneous rally will begin at 1:45.

-- Mike Murphy, adviser to Lamar Alexander

I cannot tell you how grateful I am -- I am filled with humidity.

-- Gib Lewis, speaker of the Texas House

(extending his hand during a campaign stop): I'm Dan Quayle. Who are you?

Woman: I'm your Secret Service agent.

"It isn't pollution that is hurting the environment, it's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."

-Dan Quayle

"If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure."

-Dan Quayle

"We are not ready for an unforseen event that may or may not occur."

-Dan Quayle

"Hawaii is a unique state. It is a small state. It is a state that is by itself. It is a --it is different from the other 49 states. Well, all states are different, but it's got a particularly unique situation."

-Dan Quayle

"It is wonderful to be here today in the great state of Chicago"

- Dan Quayle

It's time for the human race to enter the solar system!

-- Dan Quayle, on the concept of a manned mission to Mars

"I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix."

-Dan Quayle

"What a waste it is to lose one's mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is."

-Dan Quayle

"Potatoe"

-Dan Quayle

[Mrs. Disney 0]

[Pooky 3,786]

Anyone notice the common link here?

Politicians say stupid things WHEN THEY OPEN THEIR MOUTHS!!!!!!!!

Solution? Staple them shut.

Edited August 22, 2009 by Pooky

[_Simpson_ 250]

I was surprised to see only one was Bush and not all but one was Bush's

Dan Quayle ah I forgot how entertaining that guy was

Edited August 22, 2009 by looking_up

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

With the exception of Bush Quayle and Boxer it comes down to the magnitude of public comments made during a political career.

Imagine what you have said in the past month to friends and family. Now imagine that 30% of it is taped, you'll find your self making silly comments here and there too.

[Ban Hammer 13,347]

If you take out the killings, Washington actually has a very low crime rate.

- Marion Barry, mayor of Washington, D.C.

and by getting rid of you as a mayor, they also reduced their crime rate

[_Simpson_ 250]

With the exception of Bush Quayle and Boxer it comes down to the magnitude of public comments made during a political career.

Imagine what you have said in the past month to friends and family. Now imagine that 30% of it is taped, you'll find your self making silly comments here and there too.

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