The Real First Dude

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

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

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 The images of his former self that taunted him from the mirror have been replaced by a more powerful spiritual presence.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