In politics there is always humor. Most of it is funny, some is sad and some revealing. Here are some samplings from this year.

The Performing Arts and Conference Center received a lot of criticism for being a place for rich people during the discussions leading up to the final vote of the City Council. In trying to put a positive spin on that wayward notion, one Council member said, “We do have a low-income population, maybe they can volunteer at the [center], it would give them exposure and appreciation to be part of something our city can be proud of.” Ah, of course poor people want to spend their time waiting on rich people for free and learning about culture, as opposed to working two jobs and taking care of their family.

Another citizen said, “At $30-40 a ticket, volunteering is the only way a poor person will ever get in to the [Performing Arts and Conference Center].”

Now that Weyerhaeuser is moving to Seattle, some residents have wondered if the city shouldn’t consider changing the name of the street named for them from Weyerhaeuser Way to “Thanks for the Memories Boulevard.”

A recent report in Esquire on ways to improve Congress listed, “establish a five day work week” as No. 1. Wonder if that will catch on?

“I’m here today because I believe in the rule of law,” said Texas Gov. Rick Perry as he was being indicted on two felony counts of abuse of power.

“People thought I was trying to change the form of government for my own benefit,” said new Mayor Jim Ferrell earlier this year regarding his successful leadership efforts to change from Council-manager form of government to strong mayor. How could anyone think that? The change in government issue was on the ballot twice and he supported it both times, the second time as chair. The mayor’s office was on the ballot twice. He ran both times. He lost in 2010 and won in 2013. Nah, we never thought that for a moment Jim.

New Jersey Governor and likely presidential candidate, Chris Christie was dealt a major setback when it was learned his staff had closed extra lanes of the George Washington Bridge leading to Fort Lee, New York, as punishment for the Fort Lee Mayor’s unwillingness to support Christie’s re-election as governor.

The result was massive traffic jams. When Christie went over the bridge to apologize to the mayor, he didn’t take any chances, he took a helicopter.

In denying he was a bully, Christie said, “Politics ain’t beanbag.” In New Jersey? We saw the Sopranos, we believe you.

“If you want to get paid for doing nothing, you should run for Congress like everyone else,” said President Obama in mocking Washington’s political gridlock.

Pope Francis said, “I ask you to ensure that humanity is served by wealth and not ruled by it.” Nice idea.

And in England, the Liverpool Football Club announced an agreement to make Dunkin Donuts its official baked goods provider. During National Obesity Awareness Week.

After receiving a significant amount of unfinished work at its Everett plant from its South Carolina plant, Boeing has decided to offer an 8 percent bonus to workers at the South Carolina plant if they will fix the problem they created. Ah, couldn’t the work have been done here in the first place?

Incumbent U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kansas) was likely more candid than he meant to be.

After receiving some criticism for spending too much time in Washington DC, he admitted he did not own a home in Kansas and only visited the state “every time I get an opponent.”

The recent discussion in a nearby suburban city on pornography reminded me of one suburban official’s momentary candor on the subject, “I don’t know what pornography is, but I know what I like when I see it.” Oops!

You gotta love politics. Only in America could anti-abortion groups stage the great CookieCott2014, which sought to boycott Girl Scout cookie sales.

According to the Associated Press, the  Girl Scouts tried to open discussions of female role models of 2013, and mentioned two women, among others, who happen to support abortion rights.

Since the girls are just trying to sell cookies and are still learning about adult behavior, what lesson do you think those girls, and future women leaders, learned? Let’s hope it wasn’t about meanness.

After the stressful legislative races this fall one of the winning local candidates said, “My brain isn’t working.”

Thanks to the politicians for their comments.

Federal Way resident Bob Roegner is a former mayor of Auburn: bjroegner@comcast.net.