Subject: Government » Politicians (Page 3)

Under every stone lurks a politician.

(450 BC – 388 BC) Greek Athenian comic playwright

The reason there are so few female politicians is that it’s too much trouble putting make-up on two faces.

Australian comedian & actress

Bureaucrat: A Democrat who holds an office that a Republican wants.

Mondale’s Offensive Looks Hard to Beat

Politicians are people who get sworn in and cursed out!

fictional mascot and cover boy of Mad, an American humor magazine

You have all the characteristics of a popular politician: a horrible voice, bad breeding, and a vulgar manner.

(450 BC – 388 BC) Greek Athenian comic playwright

Politicians who vote huge expenditures to alleviate problems get re-elected; those who propose structural changes to prevent problems get early retirement.

Despite his infirmities, Strom Thurmond showed up to work every day and did not miss a Senate vote in his final year, though no one is sure if a shouted “Bingo!” counted as a yea or a nay.

(1962 – ) American political satirist, writer, television host & comedian

History buffs probably noted the reunion at a Washington party a few weeks ago of three ex-presidents: Carter, Ford, and Nixon – See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and Evil.

(1923 – ) U.S. senator (Kansas) & presidential candidate

Politicians make strange bedfellows, but they all share the same bunk.


All people are born alike – except Republicans and Democrats.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats; I tell them the truth and they never believe me.

(1810 – 1861) Italian political figure

A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life.

(1930 – ) American author and billiard player, teacher & commentator

[It’s] hard to become a billionaire in public office… legally, anyway.

(1928 – 2019) American business magnate a&d financier

In America you can go on the air and kid the politicians, and the politicians can go on the air and kid the people.

(1890 – 1977) comedian, actor & television host

Statesman: A politician away from home.

A Republican stands up in Congress and says I’ve got a really bad idea!' and the Democrat stands up after him and says 'and I can make it shittier!”

(1948 – ) stand-up comedian, actor, author & playwright

Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote.

(1882 – 1958) drama critic, editor

Remember… write to your congressman; even if he can’t read… write to him.

(1879 – 1935) humorist & social commentator

Did you ever notice that when a politician does get an idea he usually gets it all wrong.

(1878 – 1937) humorist, journalist & author

No politician talks taxes during an election year.