Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Davy Crockett Quote “There ain't no ticks like poly-ticks. Bloodsuckers all.” ~ Davy Crockett (1786-1836) American hunter, frontiersman, soldier and politician Congress , Government , Humor , Politics , Taxation , Tax Ratings and Comments 5 Reply KS, Queensbury,NY. 4/25/05 A great play on words. It also has an element of Truth which magnifys the impact of the statement. Reply Anonymous 4/25/05 5 Reply Warwick, Guam 4/25/05 The dog has got politicians again. Reply jodopo, West Bloomfield, MI 4/26/05 7 Reply Tom, NYC 4/27/05 Davy Crockett was a great and wise man. He is someone to whom we should all look for inspiration. Reply Anonymous 5/6/05 Reply Anonymous 5/6/05 Reply Anonymous 5/6/05 3 Reply Holder, Anderson 10/6/05 Like the Constitution it is as true today as it was back then 6 Reply angusdhfjksa, Portland 5/16/06 It is an odd quote. But Davy Crockett was a wise man that I respect! =) 6 Reply helorat, Milton 4/13/07 Great quote. And there is an excellent biographical story of Crocket and his views on welfare which can be found by seaching his name and welfare. He was a wise and Honest man, a rarity in government today. 5Reply Anonymous, Reston, VA US 4/13/07 A clever play on words, which does not mean that they speak truth... or have anything at all to do with the constitution or welfare. Reply dragonswizardz 4/13/07 2 Reply Joe, Rochester, MI 4/13/07 ...bloodsuckers most! 4 Reply Mike, Norwalk 4/13/07 I love it. 3 Reply E Archer, NYC 4/13/07 I could not agree more! 4 Reply Ken, Allyn, WA 4/13/07 I'm feeling faint these days. There seem to be too many bloodsuckers clamped onto my flesh. Reply coolio, albaquirquie 5/20/07 Reply Roger, Richmond, Virginia 12/29/10 4 Reply jim k, Austin,Tx 12/29/10 True then and now. 5 Reply J Carlton, Calgary 12/29/10 He alludes to the parasites that steal from us daily. Honor must be restored to the Republic. 3 Reply GunnyCee, Durham 12/29/10 It's what DC does to decent people. 1 Reply Johann Hollar, St Paul, Minnesota 12/29/10 Great words form a great American hero. 2 Reply Carol, Georgia 12/29/10 True statement with a memorable twist. 5 Reply Kimo, lahaina 12/29/10 Davy.Daaavy crockett, King of the wild fronteir, ...and in many of us, his sprit lives on. Reply Mary - MI 4/13/16 Reply Ronw13, Yachats OR 4/13/16 Reply Petrigliano, Ajijic Jalisco mrex 4/13/16 Reply ABBY 4/23/23 SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Davy Crockett quote is found in these categories: Congress quotes Government quotes Humor quotes Politics quotes Taxation quotes Tax quotes About Davy Crockett Bio of Davy Crockett Quotations by Davy Crockett Books by/about Davy Crockett Davy Crockett videos Davy Crockett on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Davy Crockett