by David Safier Contrary to media reports, Todd Palin is not the First Dude. Well, maybe, grammatically, when you capitalize both the F and the D, making it an official title, he qualifies — in his own mind, at least. But the true first Dude, as in, the Dude who came first, is Jeff Bridges … Read more
by Marlene H. Phillips I was asked if I would be interested in interviewing Gold Star Families from across the country, that is, families who have lost sons and daughters fighting in Iraq, about the current presidential campaign. I have tried to capture their frustration and anger in this post. My sincere thanks to all … Read more
I take everything on Brasscheck with a bovine salt lick, but this is a straight-ahead report on Spitzer’s accusation of the Bush Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s interference with States’ efforts to combat predatory lending and Spitzer’s eventual demise by leak of secret Grand Jury evidence. Incidentally, it brings up a key component … Read more
One of Tucson’s treasures, Sheila Tobias, gives her view of the prospect of Sara Palin as President of the United States:
by David Safier Blog for Arizona, Where You Get the News Before It Happens It’s News. If you’ve been following my serialized, semi-graphic comic panels showing McCain at his Ranch, you’ll remember this one from a few days ago. McCain sees a vision of Jesus and promises to repent for his dishonorable campaigning — but … Read more