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Daniel Kurtzman's Political Humor Blog October 2005 Archive

By Daniel Kurtzman, About.com Guide to Political Humor since 2000

CIA Leak Scandal Jokes

Thursday October 27, 2005
"Scooter Libby was indicted on two counts of obstruction of justice, three counts of perjury, and one count of not being as smart as Karl Rove." —Jon Stewart "If convicted Libby ... Read More

White House Goes After 'The Onion'

Wednesday October 26, 2005
The White House is not amused by "The Onion," the popular satirical newspaper that often spoofs the Bush administration. The White House counsel's office has asked the paper to stop ... Read More

Stupid Tom DeLay Quotes

Tuesday October 25, 2005
"I AM the federal government." —Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, to the owner of Ruth's Chris Steak House, after being told to put out his cigar because of federal ... Read More

Fun With Tom DeLay's Mug Shot

Thursday October 20, 2005
Tom DeLay was all smiles when he appeared at a Harris County, Texas sheriff's office to be booked on conspiracy and money laundering charges. With his brimming smile, rosy glow, ... Read More

Battle Hymn of the Republicans

Tuesday October 18, 2005
Mine Eyes have seen the bungling of that stumbling moron Bush; He has blathered all the drivel that the neo-cons can push; He has lost sight of all reason 'cause his head ... Read More

JibJab Presents 'Big Box Mart'

Monday October 17, 2005
In their first politically charged satire since their wildly popular 2004 election spoofs, the JibJab brothers take on the evils of Wal-Mart and corporate outsourcing. In "Big Box Mart," an ... Read More

The Harriet and George Love Letters

Wednesday October 12, 2005
"You are the best governor ever," Harriet Miers gushed in a note to then-Texas Gov. George W. Bush on his 51st birthday in 1997. She also told him he was ... Read More

The Late-Night Comedians on Harriet Miers

Tuesday October 11, 2005
"She's never been a judge before, never served on the bench. This is part of President Bush's strategy of surrounding himself with people who are also in over their heads." ... Read More

Politicians Gone Wild

Monday October 10, 2005
Watch 10 funny video clips featuring the wild antics of various politicians, pundits, and media celebrities, including George W. Bush's one-fingered victory salute, Colin Powell's "YMCA" song and dance routine, ... Read More

'Saturday Night Live' Lampoons John Roberts

Monday October 3, 2005
John Roberts may have sailed through his confirmation hearings, but how much do we really know about the Chief Justice? "Saturday Night Live" pokes fun at Roberts and his refusal ... Read More

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