Is political comedy inherently leftist?

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The vast majority of comedians lean to the left. Right-wing comedy is a rarity on the Internet. And Republicans are typically easier to make fun of than Democrats.

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[redrumloa]

What a bunch of moronic jacknuts.

The vast majority of comedians lean to the left. Right-wing comedy is a rarity on the Internet. And Republicans are typically easier to make fun of than Democrats.

Talk about being self absorbed, arrogant and downright wrong.

 

[metalman]

"Comedy has a recklessness that doesn't lend itself to the conservative lifestyle," said Rory Albanese, an executive producer and writer for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart."

it was difficult at first for "The Daily Show" to take aim at Obama. He said Obama's measured statements aren't easy targets for parody.

asked by moderator Alf Lamont to name a single right-leaning comedy site, the panel drew a blank. They also couldn't name any conservative comedians,

 

[Robert]

What a bunch of moronic jacknuts.



Talk about being self absorbed, arrogant and downright wrong.

Couldn't agree more.

The internet is riddled with side-splittingly hilarious, right-wing comedy.

Look at Whyzzat.com for instance.

 

[faethor]

What about Dennis Lehry? He's a right wing comedian. He hasn't been funny for decades but he is right wing.

 

[Dammy]

Couldn't agree more.

The internet is riddled with side-splittingly hilarious, right-wing comedy.

Look at Whyzzat.com for instance.

Perhaps if there wasn't the left having a near total grasp around TV's throat, more comedians would take the risk on exposing the mean spirited left with laughter. But there is some hope on the internet:

http://www.mrctv.org/videos/newsbusted-3912

 

[Robert]

Perhaps if there wasn't the left having a near total grasp around TV's throat.....

See what I mean?

Rightist comedy is the gift that keeps on giving.

 

[metalman]

 

[redrumloa]

Couldn't agree more.

The internet is riddled with side-splittingly hilarious, right-wing comedy.

Look at Whyzzat.com for instance.

Do you lift a pinkie finger when drinking red wine?

 

[Robert]

Do you lift a pinkie finger when drinking red wine?

Red wine? No, no, no, just white - that's me on the left:

 

[metalman]

Red wine? No, no, no, just white - that's me on the left:

So very posh of you!

 

[Robert]

So very posh of you!

One tries one's best.

 

[cecilia]

Red wine? No, no, no, just white - that's me on the left:

on a side note, that guy (on the left) is hysterical

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

The internet is riddled with side-splittingly hilarious, right-wing comedy.

There's a difference between doing comedy and being laughable.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

on a side note, that guy (on the left) is hysterical

The guy standing on the other side of the camera is my brother in law.

 

[cecilia]

The guy standing on the other side of the camera is my brother in law.

likely story

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

likely story

He's been shooting Psyche since the first episode in 2006.

 

[cecilia]

He's been shooting Psyche since the first episode in 2006.

I've watched from the beginning. it's a funny show

 

[metalman]

 

[cecilia]

Humor is only funny when it's true.