Political Satire

WATCH: Pat Buchanan Literally Stuck In The 1950's

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 08.17.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

This past Thursday, MSNBC's Rachel Maddow had Pat on her show, where they had a long discussion about how Pat thinks the white man is the true victim of racism in America.

Bill O'Reilly Sues Glenn Beck For Meltdown Infringement

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 08.16.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Bill O being Bill O, couldn't leave it merely to the lawyers, and chose to confront Glenn on Glenn's television show. Take a look.

Exclusive Audio Of John Ensign Asking His Parents For $96,000

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 08.10.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

A Second City Warning to Obama

Michael L. Millenson | Posted 08.07.2009 | Chicago


Michael L. Millenson

The fact that Second City comics in the heart of Chicago are successfully playing to GOP-fueled fears of rationing should raise a bright red warning flag at the White House.

Mark Sanford: The Musical -- Don't Cry For Me Right Wing Media

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 07.25.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

I wonder if Sanford will sing another song about using taxpayer money to fly to see his mistress? Especially after trying to refuse federal funds to help the unemployed?

Grading Democracy on a Curve

Will Durst | Posted 07.24.2009 | Comedy


Will Durst

You want to rig an election, you don't claim 63%. You squeak by with 51%. Didn't you guys learn anything from Karl Rove? At least let the other guy appear to win his home district.

In the Loop: Bitter Brit Political Comedy with Bite

Brad Schreiber | Posted 07.19.2009 | Entertainment


Brad Schreiber

In the Loop is a swift, virulent and richly verbose slam at British and American governmental officials trying to avoid or ensure a joint US-UK invasion of the Middle East.

Carrie Prejean Speaks With Rupert Murdoch About Joining Fox News

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 07.13.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

We have obtained exclusive footage of Carrie talking about that very subject with News Corp. CEO Rupert Murdoch. Take a look.

Newt Gingrich Angers the Zombie Reagan

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 07.12.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Newt has done the unthinkable. He has attacked one of the Republican sacred cows. No, not the rich. But almost as bad. Newt attacked former president Ronald Reagan.

Exclusive Footage Of Glenn Beck's Common Sense Comedy Show

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 07.06.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

I live-blogged the event on Twitter, so I thought I'd post some of the "highlights" including Glenn Beck opening with a joke about Whoopi Goldberg stabbing a man.

Dick Cheney Passes the Keys to the Dungeon to Daughter Liz

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 07.04.2009 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

If Liz chooses to follow in her dad's footsteps, she will have some pretty big and pretty evil shoes to fill. That's why it's important for Dick to ease her in. Keep her from being too evil, too soon.

Hipster Joins Marines, Wins Purple Heart In Ultimate Act Of Irony

Emmett Rensin | Posted 07.02.2009 | New York


Emmett Rensin

Though no amount of exercise or food was able to add a pound to Cohen's body, he reported finding boot camp surprisingly easy. Sgt. Marvin DeLores remembers Cohen as "One of the easiest-conditioned guys I've met in years. Hardly took much work at all to shape him up."

WATCH: "Is Sotomayor Smart Enough?" Attack Ad

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 06.26.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Maybe the problem is that most right wingers don't know what summa cum laude means. Most likely, they're just desperately making stuff up to try to stop an extremely qualified nominee.

Cheney Revealed As A Terminator During Latest Speech

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 06.21.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

As you will see, during Cheney's speech, a malfunction of some sort caused a small explosion which caused the Cheney-Borg's flesh-like covering to melt, thus revealing the endoskeleton hidden beneath.

Obama to Offer Blindfolds and Ear Plugs to All Americans

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 06.14.2009 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

Until we take off our blindfolds, until we truly hold accountable those who authorized these heinous acts, we will continue to endanger not only ourselves, but our troops.

Making In the Loop and The Exclusive Poster Debut

Armando Iannucci | Posted 05.21.2009 | Entertainment


Armando Iannucci

The film was inspired by practically every British politician who comes to America and meets famous folk like Vice Presidents and Five-Star Generals and who can't help but get star-struck.

Glenn Beck Gets Ready To Tea Bag

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 05.14.2009 | Media


Matthew Filipowicz

As others have noted, Glenn is getting harder and harder to satirize. I mean really, is it that far off to imagine him dressing up in a tea bag?

Extreme Infants! Rocket Fuel In Baby Formula! (VIDEO)

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 05.06.2009 | Green


Matthew Filipowicz

If rocket fuel in baby food isn't enough to push through meaningful environmental legislation, what on earth is?

Who Is Pressing The Pressmen?

Emily Bracken | Posted 04.29.2009 | Comedy


Emily Bracken

Humorists and comedians are a curious bunch. Quixotic by nature, they want so desperately to live in a world of decency, fairness and goodness, and in Stewart's case, in a world where the media grew some cajones.

Exclusive Footage Of The ShamWow/Hooker Attack

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 04.27.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

The only real question that remains, is the ShamWow! capable of removing DNA evidence? Because if it is, we may never truly know what went on that fateful night.

"Horny" Joe The Plumber's Next Career Move

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 04.22.2009 | Comedy


Matthew Filipowicz

Don't get me wrong. It was a stupid joke and Joe definitely is a stupid man, but one thing that Mr. The Plumber does know how to do quite well... is market himself.

Evan Bayh's "Name That Obstructionist!"

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 04.19.2009 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

Senator Bayh announced today the formation of a "Moderate Dems Working Group", or to put it in layman's terms, a group of 15 or so Bush Dog... I'm sorry... Blue Dog conservative Democratic Senators.

Last Newspaper Reader Cancels Subscription

William Klein | Posted 04.17.2009 | Media


William Klein

Millions of readers who had been thought to give a damn about reading print turned out to relieved they didn't have to pretend anymore. "You can feel informed in a fraction of the time," said a prominent attorney who requested anonymity.

Will HBO Beam "George W. Bush's Penis" Live From Broadway?

Sean L. McCarthy | Posted 04.14.2009 | Comedy


Sean L. McCarthy

Will anyone complain if they see the reputed prick live on their TVs this Saturday night? And will HBO dare to go full-frontal during the live broadcast?

Blackwater's First Television Ad For "Xe"

Matthew Filipowicz | Posted 03.26.2009 | Politics


Matthew Filipowicz

Yes, Blackwater is no more. Now they are "Xe." And what does "Xe" mean? Who the hell knows? But who says private contractors can't show their impressionistic and abstract side?