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Political Comedy articles on Democracy Chronicles

This Political Comedy section highlights the best and worst from the great wide world of political satire, using the power of laughter to expose corruption and buttress democracy. Also see our Democracy Artists section or our articles on Political Art.

Study: Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny

by DC Editors - October 10, 2020

Right-Wing Authoritarians Aren’t Very Funny

Right-wing authoritarians are considerably less funny than people who do not share that disposition

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Election Science, Political Comedy

Weird Al Yankovic makes the debate into musical mockery

by DC Editors - September 30, 2020

Watergate Movie Was Meant to Be Funny. Then Came Trump

Donald Trump’s debate performance has earned the parody treatment from legendary mockery expert Weird Al Yankovic.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Political Artwork, Political Comedy

Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now

by David Anderson, J.D. - September 28, 2020

Your Passport Is A Beer Coaster Now

Americans and other citizens of rich democracies have long taken our travel advantages as rights for granted. The pandemic changes this perspective.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, Political Comedy, Worldwide

Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe’s Government Despite Fear of Reprisal

by DC Editors - August 24, 2020

Comedian Mocks Zimbabwe's Government Despite Fear of Reprisal

Rising Zimbabwean political satirist has critiqued the government of Mnangagwa. This comes as the regime is cracking down on growing dissent.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents, Zimbabwe

Conservative Religious Army Rids White House of Rats, Snakes and Demons

by Steve Schneider - April 12, 2020

Conservative Religious Army Rids White House of Rats, Snakes and Demons

Delusion is the new coronavirus strategy of the Executive that has hired an evangelical movement to the task. It’s a good thing this is just satire.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Political Comedy, Religion and Democracy

Trump jokes about driving people nuts with idea he wont leave the WH

by DC Editors - September 27, 2019

Trump jokes about driving people nuts with idea he wont leave the WH

In video of his private speech, Trump jokes about driving people “frigging crazy” with hints he might never leave the White House.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Political Comedy

Not giving up power is becoming a recurring joke for Trump

by DC Editors - September 11, 2019

Trump Again Jokes About Not Giving Up Power

President Trump jokes about serving more than two terms as president, telling a crowd that he might remain in the Oval Office “at least for 10 or 14 years.”

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Local Elections, American State Elections, Political Comedy

Personality cult: Trump downplays his “I am the chosen one” statement

by DC Editors - August 24, 2019

Personality cult: Trump downplays his "I am the chosen one" statement

President Trump on Friday evening said he was joshing when he abruptly looked at the sky and uttered the phrase “I am the chosen one” earlier this week.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Europe, France, Political Comedy

How Digital Satire Is Keeping Dissent Alive In Egypt

by DC Editors - July 19, 2019

How Digital Satire Is Keeping Dissent Alive In Egypt

Young people were at the forefront of the millions-strong 2011 uprising against the corrupt and authoritarian rule of Hosni Mubarak in Egypt.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Egypt, Middle East, Political Comedy, Political Dissidents

Trump Keeps ‘Joking’ About Serving More Than 2 Terms As President

by DC Editors - June 19, 2019

Trump Keeps 'Joking' About Serving More Than 2 Terms As President

Trump makes regular “jokes” about the possibility of extending his time in office beyond the Constitutionally-mandated two four-year terms.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: Political Comedy, Term Limits

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