Political jokes that are funny because they’re true – and sad because they’re true

From Canberra tourists to missing Nativity wise men, these political jokes will make you laugh, then sigh, then laugh again. Because honestly, what else can you do?

A tourist climbed out of his car in downtown Canberra. He said to a man standing near the curb, “Listen, I’m going to be only a couple of minutes. Would you watch my car while I run into this store?” “What?” the man huffed. “Do you realise that I am a member of the Australian Senate?” “Well no,” the tourist said, “I didn’t realise that. But it’s all right. I’ll trust you anyway.”

Q: Why can’t you let a politician on a plane? A: Because he’ll keep trying to destroy the other wing.

Q: Why do thieves never target politicians’ homes? A: Professional courtesy.

Q: Why isn’t the government displaying a Nativity scene this Christmas? A: They can’t find three wise men.

Q: What is the hardest mythical creature to find? A: The honest, caring politician who listens and whom everyone will vote for.