Tom Armstrong: Christmas Santa Suspicions

Tom Armstrong Money Quote saying that the profile of Santa looks a little suspicious when viewed through the lens of law enforcement of criminals. Tom Armstrong said:
 

 

“Let me see if I’ve got this Santa business straight. You say he wears a beard, has no discernible source of income and flies to cities all over the world under cover of darkness? You sure this guy isn’t laundering illegal drug money?” — Tom Armstrong

Tom Armstrong jokingly suggests that Santa’s profile looks suspicious from a law enforcement perspective. He notes that Santa wears a beard, has no visible source of income, and flies to cities around the world under cover of darkness.

Armstrong suggests this could mean that Santa is laundering illegal drug money or engaged in other criminal activities. The quote is meant to be funny and tap into stereotypes about criminal behavior for comedic effect.

Milton Berle: Santa’s Christmas Gift Tax

Milton Berle Money Quotation saying St. Nick is getting grief from the IRS on his business expenses for the workshop and elves to make all those toys – imagine documenting it all. Milton Berle said:
 

 

“Santa is having a tough time this year. Last year he deducted eight billion for gifts, and the IRS wants an itemized list” — Milton Berle

The quote is a humorous statement made by Milton Berle, an American comedian and actor, about Santa Claus having a difficult time with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) due to his large gift deductions.

The quote is not meant to be taken literally, but rather as a lighthearted and satirical commentary on the idea of Santa Claus, a mythical figure known for bringing gifts to children on Christmas Eve, having to deal with the bureaucratic and financial demands of the IRS.

Birthday: July 12, 1908 – Death: March 27, 2002

Richard Lamm: Kids Christmas, Adults Pay For It

Richard Lamm Money Quotation saying children sometimes get things at Christmas they don’t pay for, but can end up paying the government for everything in the future anyway. Richard Lamm said:
 

 

“Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it” — Richard Lamm

The Christmas money quote is about how government deficits are similar to how children ask Santa for gifts at Christmas but don’t pay for them, while adults will tell the government what they want but it will be their children who ultimately have to pay for it through taxes or other means.

The quote is criticizing how government spending can burden future generations with debt. It was said by Richard Lamm, a former governor of Colorado.

Birthday: August 3, 1935 – Death: July 29, 2021