Democratic Stress Researcher Gifts

"It seems my fear of death has been replaced by my fear of politics."

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

Turkish Democracy

'It's 930am ma'am - time to meet the Board of Detractors.'

"Day 4,261... I don’t know how much longer I can survive. Still no signs of civilization. Food is scarce and I fear the wound on my ankle is infected. Still, all this pales in comparison to the horror of having to be anywhere at any particular time."

"That's six 'noes' and one 'aye', the ayes have it"

Office worker pushing a pile of papers on trolley.

"I'm swamped but I can squeeze you in for a few moments yesterday."

"Why can't I get anything done unless I'm totally stressed out about it?" "Is it possible to be relaxed and still be productive?" "What is wrong with my brain?" "Why don't you work better?"

"The boss is charging. I knew you shouldn't have worn that red tie."

'I didn't come in to hear that I'm burning the candle at both ends. I came for more wax.'

"You calm down."

"Look! A dying brain cell! Maybe we should help!...."

'Clem,the doctor told you to get away and relax.'

Workaholics Anonymous meeting: 'No one showed up. Everyone is working.'

Some of us are calm on the surface but paddling like crazy underneath, and some of us are just the opposite.

"It's a 24/7 work culture out there!"

You're on "Ask Sadie." What's your problem?! Super delegates. A candidate could win the most votes in the primaries but lose anyway of the superdelegates want someone else! Can you believe that? Oh stop yer sniveling. In my day, the parties chose candidates in smoke-filled backrooms without even pretending the people get a vote. At least this charade gets you out of the house. Gets the blood pumping. I guess.

"Hell: The Airport"

Very fat 'Office' facing more waiters with trays of demand

"With great power comes great, great stress."

'You need some stress.'

Democracy - or die!

"No, mom. . . it was last winter when I was skating on thin ice. This spring I'm just walking a fine line."

'Having a family life and juggling two jobs? Isn't that a contradiction in terms?'

Citizens' Jury - 'The jury thinks you should get rid of Citizens' Juries.'

"I think it's the road to Stressville...."

Bush vs. America

'Special Delivery!'

'Could you put a little more effort into that 'IN' box of yours?'

"Don't get caught."

Democracy - one of the drawbacks.

CONGRESS, 'No, no, you don't HAVE to fool all of the people all of the time - you just need to CONFUSE them!'

"But I don't want my constituents to vote for the most qualified candidate! I want them to vote for me!"

'Not only do we have a great retirement program, our employees age more quickly.'