Political Humor

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Although America has numerous political parties, the only two that hold any real power are the Democrats and the Republicans. These two parties came to power in the 1800s and by 1860 had become...

We all know Barack Obama is the first African-American president of the United States. But what exactly don't we know? Read on to find out some funny (and somewhat useless) facts about Barack...

Picture the worst: Despite your diligent and hopeful vote, the Republicans squeak by once again and win the big one. You immediately find yourself swept away in a tsunami of policies you disagree...

Political satire attracts a lot of readers, as you can see by the success of The Onion. It is also fun to write. It's a good way to purge feelings aroused by being an observer of the political...

You're settled on the couch, tuning into an important televised presidential debate. But just maybe you're starting to get the presidential debate-watching blues, or even (gasp) yawning a little....

A prank uprising is a prank that involves several people. Sometimes a prank uprising can be harmless fun and other times it can turn into something rather dangerous.

Bob Dole was platoon leader in World War II, when he received multiple honors including two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster. He sustained injuries in the war too severe to...

Whether you love or hate George W. Bush, humorous impressions of the two-term United States president have entertained the nation and the world for years and will continue to do so. If you are a...

Posing as a hippie is a great way to learn more about other social cliques or to get closer to that cute girl or boy in your psychology class. To be a hippie, you must think, act, eat, talk and...

Many Canadians are familiar with comedian, Rick Mercer for his work on the hit political satire show, "This Hour Has 22 Minutes." But it wasn't until he caught President George W. Bush in an...

Bill Clinton is a larger-than-life figure who is easy to make fun of because most people know him very well. Even after leaving the White House, he remains prominent in the news and is still one...

As the most prominent American citizen, the President of the United States is always a common source for humor. However, few Presidents have had more jokes told about him than George W. Bush....

Any longtime politician is going to be a source for humor. However, Al Gore has been a greater source for humor than almost anyone since he first stepped on the national stage in 1992. Whether you...

Al Gore's style is like Gore himself: all about his environment. Though some ridiculed his boring, boxy suits and lacquered hairstyle during the 2000 presidential election, there's no way to deny...

In some circles, Bill Clinton is now as famous for his womanizing exploits as for his political career. The President’s infamous affair has landed him with a reputation of being able to attract...

Jon Stewart has been known as one of America's foremost comedians and satirists since the day he took over Comedy Central's flagship "The Daily Show." Today he is widely regarded as a master of...

"Literalists derive the meaning of a text from the superficial meaning of the words, without reference to the context or literary form." http://www.womenpriests.org/scriptur/literal.asp "Six in...

It's hard enough, sometimes, to get along with people when you share an ideology or philosophy. It's even harder when you don't. Everyone is bound to have a family member or roommate who doesn't...

There have been funny pages with a political bent since newspapers went into print. However, the Internet and the popularity of many political television shows and books has brought political...

Anarchists tend to dislike government and conformity, but it is amazing how similar anarchists appear. Just look for the group of angry kids or young adults wearing a lot of black, Converse All...

Political affiliations are always easy to annoy, and it can be fun and even revealing when you push just the right button to get under someone's political skin. Libertarians are especially...

Communists believe that industries that are the means of production, farms, factories, manufacturing plants and goods are best run by the state and held in common by the people. Their nemesis,...

This world is confusing enough without adding politicians to the mix. But it looks like they are here to stay so you must learn to live without allowing them to drive you mad. The easiest way to...

Living in a free society affords us the right to make personal choices that may or may not be in accord with the dominant system of government. This level of freedom even gives us the option to...

It is difficult being a liberal. You always have to fight for the little guy, watch out for the planet, the poor, animals and environments being driven to extinction by the greed of the world....

It is really hard work being a conservative. You always have to rely on yourself in order to accomplish anything. You work hard and try to do everything the right way. No matter how hard you try...

There is nothing that gets the blood boiling more than discussing politics, except perhaps religion. With 24-hour news coverage, live press conferences and the Internet, it is easy to draw the...

Bill Maher has been a controversial figure in political comedy and television since September 11, 2001. Maher's move from ABC to HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher" has allowed him the freedom to...

Comedian Lewis Black has appeared in a variety of movies in addition to his work on "The Daily Show." The "Back in Black" segment of this Comedy Central show features Black's acerbic comedy style...

One of the great comedy traditions in the United States is political humor. Since the Clinton Administration in the 1990s, Will Durst has become a popular comic because his routines feature...

In the burgeoning world of gay and lesbian comedians, Kate Clinton has blazed a trail for the next generation. Clinton has been performing for over 25 years at clubs, colleges and LGBT (lesbian,...

You may need to hire a political comedian for a number of reasons. Your friends may want a political comedian for a birthday party or your boss may need a political satirist for an upcoming...

Political cartoons have been a prominent part of the American media since the beginning of the nation. Vintage cartoons from the nineteenth and early twentieth century are particularly...

Cable channels are beginning to embrace political humor as a part of their regular programming. Unlikely channels for political humor like Comedy Central and Fox News have put out TV shows poking...

The political humor genre of books and magazines has begun to expand in bookstores across America. The general public enjoys reading material that allows them to poke fun at politicians and the...

Until the last decade, Americans only had access to funny political pictures in the newspaper or the network television news. Memorable political pictures include Vice President Dan Quayle...

One of the most popular targets for comedians today is President George Bush. Just as his father's deliberate speaking style was lampooned nearly two decades ago, Bush's speaking style and...

The world of blogs is filled with political satire websites started by clever people like you. Different political and comic sensibilities allow certain blogs to find a niche among the million of...

The political humor merchandise market is cyclical, based on periods of high-intensity campaigning and lower-intensity governance. During a campaign season, you can find t-shirts, buttons and...

Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" which uses the current political environment as fuel for humor. His role as host is enhanced by a group of "reporters" who help keep...

Stephen Colbert's career took off as a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and continues with his show "The Colbert Report." Colbert uses hosts like Bill O'Reilly at Fox News as a...

One of the best parts of "Late Night with David Letterman" is David Letterman's initial monologue. Letterman weaves political events, celebrity news and issues facing New Yorkers into the first...

The first place you open the newspaper to is the political cartoons in the editorial section. You love how these cartoonists can make ridiculous characters out of political figures and turn...