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Humor and Satire

Recognizing that politics is often taken too seriously, this page offers a lighter view of today's issues. You'll find the equivalent of online slapstick as well as thoughtful and not-so-thoughtful self-assessments.
Political Humor at About.com
Original humor and links to political cartoons, jokes, video, games and quizzes.
The Bushisms: Poppy and Dubya Speak
About.com Guide Daniel Kurtzman takes a humorous look at how father and son massacre the English language.
Late-Night Jokes About Presidential Candidate John Kerry
About.com Guide to Political Humor, Daniel Kurtzman, compiles the best late-night jokes made at the expense of the presumed Democratic candidate.
The Bean
Political satire from one of the founding editors of National Lampoon (and a contemporary of future Monty Python John Cleese and Graham Chapman). Published weekly.
DTripTV
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee brings reality TV to politics and the Web with Republican Survivor. Registration allows you to vote "off" one of the politicians.
The Onion
This 20+ year old satirical tabloid is published each Thursday, and the web site is updated weekly as well.
Political Compass
Operating from the premise that the world is not dichomotous (left/right, democrat/republica), a political journalist and a social historian developed this online self-assessment.
Political Party Quiz
Wondering which party best aligns with your world view? Then check out these humorous quizzes from Georgia Politics.
This Land
This parody of "This Land is Your Land" (Woodie Guthrie) is equally offensive to both major political parties. Flash movie with sound; work safe with headphones.

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