Let McCain’s (False) Apologies Begin!

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

Lying is in the Republican DNA

by David Safier Democrats occasionally stretch the truth and even lie outright now and then, especially when an embarrassing personal fact comes to light. Republicans lie regularly and unashamedly, both on the campaign trail and when they’re in office, and they slander their opponents whenever they get the chance. If political lying were a criminal … Read more

McCain Ranch: Repentance, Bargaining, Redemption

by David Safier Yet another restless night for John McCain. The images of his former self that taunted him from the mirror have been replaced by a more powerful spiritual presence. Forgive me,Lord Jesus, for I have sinned.I have borne false witness against my opponent for worldly gain. I have shared in the telling of … Read more

McCain Ranch: Dishonorable.

by David Safier The “original maverick” has been suffering a crisis of conscience lately, spending sleepless nights looking in the mirror and not liking what he sees. No wonder. McCain promised to run a “respectful campaign,” but when he was asked about his Paris Hilton/Britney Spears ad, he said “I don’t think our campaign is … Read more