The Simpsons and Politics

Posted on Friday, September 7th, 2012 by Lucas Kawa

As a child of the ‘90s, The Simpsons will always have a place in my youth and heart. As fans might know, Matt Groening and Co. are no strangers to political commentary.

Below is an assortment of politically charged Simpsons clips for your enjoyment.

A meeting you won’t see in the modern GOP:                          

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXJX6DyQm6U&feature=player_detailpage

The GOP’s only shot at the White House:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aFKiv_xo9w&feature=player_detailpage

Republican lies on Obama’s welfare requirement:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnBEYNsSlEE&feature=player_detailpage

What I think when Paul Ryan speaks:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRrmo&feature=player_detailpage

Romney’s yellow parallel universe:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JmylSHuPvg&feature=player_detailpage

Who needs gun control?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whadmRePr_8&feature=player_detailpage

How the GOP depicts Democrats:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFYFO1A0rmA&feature=player_detailpage

Content-wise, a standard GOP speech:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSpSkWPBx6M&feature=player_detailpage

The case for immigration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AziJW9p2amM&feature=player_detailpage

Result of the Republican education plan:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rJAw-fuYHk&feature=player_detailpage

A sad truth – sorry, philosophy majors:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLphh4YtrHg&feature=player_detailpage

 

Print Friendly
This entry was posted in Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Campaigns, Election, Employment, Gun Control, John McCain, LGBT Rights, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Video Clips of the Week and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.
This site for Democrats welcomes comments from all viewpoints when they are on topic and contribute to a meaningful discussion. We have a zero tolerance policy regarding trolls. For more details, see our Commenting Policy.