Shit, put this thing on hiatus for a bit, Chris. The crazy (and we) will be here when things improve.
Damn it, I wish you and Dad could have made it to the race. Maybe next year.
Talking to God for y’all.
May 21, 2016 at 10:57 pm
Pete in Va.
Artwork hasn’t been basic since since Sam and Zed bonded over Gantt charts. God’s speed to your dad.
May 21, 2016 at 10:58 pm
eon
Everyone else has already said everything I wanted to say, and much more eloquently.
Take care of your father and keep the home fires burning, CM. We’ll keep the lights on here.
God bless.
Sincerely,
eon
May 22, 2016 at 7:59 am
Unca Walt
There it is.
May 21, 2016 at 11:01 pm
KenH
Good luck, and hopes all goes well
May 21, 2016 at 11:04 pm
Gina
Best wishes and prayers to your Dad, you and the family.
May 21, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Ozymandias
Best wishes for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 21, 2016 at 11:43 pm
Iconoclast
Hoping all goes better than the best prognosis, then followed by a swift & pleasant recovery!
Today’s artwork was as good as it was in the beginning & ya hooked me back then. It’s the intellect behind the art which makes this such a great daily stop, Chris. Take care of your Da; we can wait.
May 21, 2016 at 11:44 pm
LKSkinner
May your father have a “refuah sh’laima”, a complete and total recovery.
Warm wishes and good thoughts from Jerusalem to your father, you and your family.
Your “basic artwork” is better than some folks’ best efforts, cuz. Don’t sweat it; I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler (I mean that literally, unfortunately), but I like to joke that I paint with words. All said, I can’t begin to do what you do…or even come close. I can translate it to prose, but hey. “A picture is worth a thousand…” and all that.
Prayers going up for you and yours, hon. Take it easy, and you know how to reach me if you need an ear, or a shoulder.
May 22, 2016 at 5:40 am
Bill G
Blessed be.
Family is first.
Love this, no matter how ‘basic’ you consider it.
And spot on, as usual.
May 22, 2016 at 6:40 am
GWB
Prayers for your family, Chris.
As to the strip, I think you have PERFECTLY encapsulated The Donald as White House contender!
May 22, 2016 at 6:42 am
Dave In Ohio
With you and your family in Spirit and in Prayer. God Bless all of you and know He is with you also especially your father.
May 22, 2016 at 7:07 am
David Preston
All the best and prayers for recovery
May 22, 2016 at 7:13 am
Meredith C. Walters
Best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery
All the best, Chris. If you’ve a mind to, keep us posted.
May 22, 2016 at 7:51 am
farmist
Thanks for all you do. Prayers for your dad and the rest of your family.
May 22, 2016 at 7:56 am
Badger
Prayers for your Dad. Priorities – do what you gotta do.
May 22, 2016 at 7:58 am
Wayne M
All the best wishes for you and your Dad.
May 22, 2016 at 8:08 am
Big Al
Prayers and best wishes for your Dads speedy recovery! Do the most important, this takes priority
May 22, 2016 at 8:13 am
Boobie the Rocket Dog
Best wishes to your dad, Fur.
May 22, 2016 at 8:20 am
billf
Good luck and best wishes to your Dad.
May 22, 2016 at 8:23 am
EagleRising
We’re still thinking the good thoughts for you and your family Chris.
You’re a very talented class act and we feel fortunate to be able to enjoy and be entertained by your artistic interpretation and depiction of current events.
May 22, 2016 at 8:28 am
PaulS
God bless dads, you, and your family.
May 22, 2016 at 8:30 am
Bill
Brilliant!!! Good luck on your dad’s surgery. Mine just had a Warderick valve replacement and it was very successful
May 22, 2016 at 8:36 am
MasterDiver
Hang in there, Soldier. As for the art, we could get along with just the transcripts. May your Dad have a full and fast recovery.
Zar Belk!
May 22, 2016 at 8:38 am
m225
Well wishes to your Dad, family and you Chris.
May 22, 2016 at 8:50 am
clayusmcret
Chris, you father is in our prayers.
May 22, 2016 at 8:55 am
eclark1849
Sadly, I never knew my father as he died when I was two. I’ve had plenty of father “figures” and a bunch of brothers. But they weren’t my father and you can’t believe how much that has affected my life. So yeah, concentrate on your Dad, dude.
May 22, 2016 at 8:59 am
Rob Jones
Best to you and your family. Hope surgery goes well and healing is quick. Thanks for what you give us here each day.
Got out of the hospital myself close on 2 weeks ago after a stroke. Got to see 3 different roommates, all of whom underwent surgery. It’s not easy, even for the “little” stuff.
Chris,
Lost my dad 42 years ago yesterday, when I was 23. Put DBD on the back burner and know that we all wish your dad and you the best outcome possible.
May 22, 2016 at 11:54 am
Aitchmark
May God bless you all, and pour his healing Grace out over your father in merciful abundance May he lend his healing skills and wisdom to all who offer u father and your family care. And may God grant you and the rest of the family peace in your hearts and the comforts of his presence.
May 22, 2016 at 11:55 am
Guairdean
Prayers and positive energy to your Dad, and the rest of your family.
Wishing your dad a speedy recovery, Chris. Prayers of strength and healing!
May 22, 2016 at 9:21 pm
RegT
I meant to add: the movie reference reminded me – if memory serves instead of misleading – that the character riding the bomb down was played by Slim Pickens. Which is an incredibly apt pun on this election’s playing field. If it weren’t for Trump, it would be “No pickin’s”.
And for you folks tempted to vote for Greg Anderson, Johnson, whatever his name is, remember you would be voting for ANOTHER POLITICIAN. There is a “Slim” chance Trump will be as good as his word. With a politician, you know it will be business (anal violation) as usual.
A “conservative” politician _might_ intend to do what is right, but as we’ve seen with most of the Tea Party, they get co-opted or run over soon after taking office. You might as well vote for Ryan, as that is most likely what you would end up with.
I’ll take a chance on a pragmatic non-conservative businessman over a lying RINO any day of the week.
May 22, 2016 at 9:57 pm
SteveInCO
Wishing your dad a safe surgery and quick full recovery.
I am guessing you rapidly queued up a number of strips before heading off to deal with this. If it ends up taking longer than expected and you run out, just make an announcement. Meanwhile, the message is a huge part of the value here, and a slight dimunition of the artwork won’t wreck that.
May 22, 2016 at 10:35 pm
RosalindJ
Prayers for your dad, and your family’s nerves.
May 22, 2016 at 11:21 pm
David Gonzalez
Your dad is in my prayers, Chris. As for today’s strip, I did notice that, compared to your regular fare, it seemed to be (ahem) slim pickings.
Mr. Muir, if I might offer a suggestion in this time of prioritizing to limit artistic time spent while in no way diminishing impact, a method that I have told you is near and dear to me…
SILHOUETTES!
But depending on the demands on your time for more important things, some automatic reruns of say, about this time of year 2008 would be even less time consuming while still topical and impactful.
And if even that is too distracting, as I said before brother, HIATUS! And not a soul here would blame you or abandon you…quite the contrary I’m sure. Do what you gotta do.
May 23, 2016 at 9:08 pm
Swansonic
Indeed.
After all, when in doubt I follow the alphabet…
DAD comes before DBD…
May 23, 2016 at 12:02 am
B Woodman
“My dream . . . . . never really showed who released “The Don”. ”
“Washington DC did, hon.”
There. Fixed it for ya.
May 23, 2016 at 1:39 am
NotYetInACamp
Is this still on?
OK. What I said tomorrow.
Prayers for your father, you, and yours.
And FINALLY, we have a replacement for Slim Pickings.
May 23, 2016 at 5:32 am
Jim Clarke
Good luck to your Father, Chris. Family is important to us all.
113 Comments
Chris – no worries about the strip.
All of our best for your father and family.
And it doesn’t matter how many times they hear this – they still hope the people will ‘come to their senses’ come November…
We already have – and the Donald rode that horse better than everybody else…
..and #RulingClass Beltway Establishment elitists had both Black Swans, Bernie and The Donald, coming. Their time is up.
Chris – thoughts are with you and yours.
Best of luck.
Best of luck to your family, Chris. Thoughts and prayers headed your way.
Yup. Thoughts and prayers.
Yep.
Do what ya gotta to Chris; the rest of us will take turns turning the crank to keep the world turning.
Prayers for a safe and sure recovery to your Dad.
Ditto
Chris:
Take all the time you need to get Pappy happy. We’ll wait and keep thinking the good thoughts.
Please give your father my best wishes, Chris.
I’d like to add my best wishes for your father’s successful surgery and speedy recovery.
As for the artwork? A good Dr. Strangelove reference is always worth enough bonus points to compensate.
Artwork is a weak third when it comes to family issues.
You’re doing fine (artwork wise) and we will wait for you hereabouts.
All the Best for your Father’s surgery.
Shit, put this thing on hiatus for a bit, Chris. The crazy (and we) will be here when things improve.
Damn it, I wish you and Dad could have made it to the race. Maybe next year.
Talking to God for y’all.
Artwork hasn’t been basic since since Sam and Zed bonded over Gantt charts. God’s speed to your dad.
Everyone else has already said everything I wanted to say, and much more eloquently.
Take care of your father and keep the home fires burning, CM. We’ll keep the lights on here.
God bless.
Sincerely,
eon
There it is.
Good luck, and hopes all goes well
Best wishes and prayers to your Dad, you and the family.
Best wishes for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hoping all goes better than the best prognosis, then followed by a swift & pleasant recovery!
Today’s artwork was as good as it was in the beginning & ya hooked me back then. It’s the intellect behind the art which makes this such a great daily stop, Chris. Take care of your Da; we can wait.
May your father have a “refuah sh’laima”, a complete and total recovery.
Warm wishes and good thoughts from Jerusalem to your father, you and your family.
Best of luck w/ the surgery!
Oh, and:
“How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Don.”
‘Sbeautiful man; excellent advice too. And I do want to do the latter, but I’m afraid the former is beyond my possibles…kids and grands.
Dear Chris,
Best wishes and my prayers for your father’s recovery. I’ve been there and I know what it feels like.
And while you’re at it, don’t forget to take care of my favorite cartoonist. OK?
Rob Miller
Echo this, Chris. In stressful times we tend to forget to take care of ourselves. Prayers to your family the peace that passes all understanding.
Best wishes to your father Chris
Prayers to your father, your family, and you.
Cartoon: I just hope that Trump parachuted off the nuke before it hit. I want Trump alive!
Dude, it’s a nuke. How far do you think the chute would carry him?
*facepalm*
So what if is a nuke – his hair will protect him….
‘Smack’
Can you believe that this degree of cluelessness to irony is the serious alternative?
How’s this for concise:
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/clinton-accuses-trump-of-pandering-to-the-nra/ar-BBtk0fN?li=BBnb7Kz
Has Hitlary accused DT of being a serial philanderer and rapist yet?
Now that would be irony, or hypocrisy, tough call.
First and foremost, The Don is the anti-HRC. I rest my case.
Family comes before work. Do what must be done, and come back when you can. We will wait.
Subotai Bahadur
” There is no greater victory but to fall from this world a free man.” – Spartacus-
May your Dad have a quick and complete recovery.
Don’t worry about the artwork….Go be with your dad.
Best wishes for your father’s speedy recovery.
Do what you’ve got to do, Chris. Prayers up for your dad, and you.
You look after what is important. We’ll be fine.
Sending wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
Here’s to a fast and full recovery for your father.
Take care of your family – we’ll be around here, waiting for our DBD goodness when you are ready!
Godspeed to your family, Chris. We’ll keep the home fires burning. And thanks for providing your readers and me for years of enlightenment.
Your “basic artwork” is better than some folks’ best efforts, cuz. Don’t sweat it; I can’t draw a straight line with a ruler (I mean that literally, unfortunately), but I like to joke that I paint with words. All said, I can’t begin to do what you do…or even come close. I can translate it to prose, but hey. “A picture is worth a thousand…” and all that.
Prayers going up for you and yours, hon. Take it easy, and you know how to reach me if you need an ear, or a shoulder.
Blessed be.
Family is first.
Love this, no matter how ‘basic’ you consider it.
And spot on, as usual.
Prayers for your family, Chris.
As to the strip, I think you have PERFECTLY encapsulated The Donald as White House contender!
With you and your family in Spirit and in Prayer. God Bless all of you and know He is with you also especially your father.
All the best and prayers for recovery
Best wishes for a successful outcome and a speedy recovery
Chris,
Prayers for your Dad….
Good luck and fast recovery to him.
Eric Hines
All the best, Chris. If you’ve a mind to, keep us posted.
Thanks for all you do. Prayers for your dad and the rest of your family.
Prayers for your Dad. Priorities – do what you gotta do.
All the best wishes for you and your Dad.
Prayers and best wishes for your Dads speedy recovery! Do the most important, this takes priority
Best wishes to your dad, Fur.
Good luck and best wishes to your Dad.
We’re still thinking the good thoughts for you and your family Chris.
You’re a very talented class act and we feel fortunate to be able to enjoy and be entertained by your artistic interpretation and depiction of current events.
God bless dads, you, and your family.
Brilliant!!! Good luck on your dad’s surgery. Mine just had a Warderick valve replacement and it was very successful
Hang in there, Soldier. As for the art, we could get along with just the transcripts. May your Dad have a full and fast recovery.
Zar Belk!
Well wishes to your Dad, family and you Chris.
Chris, you father is in our prayers.
Sadly, I never knew my father as he died when I was two. I’ve had plenty of father “figures” and a bunch of brothers. But they weren’t my father and you can’t believe how much that has affected my life. So yeah, concentrate on your Dad, dude.
Best to you and your family. Hope surgery goes well and healing is quick. Thanks for what you give us here each day.
Rob J
Prayers up for you dad, Chris.
Got out of the hospital myself close on 2 weeks ago after a stroke. Got to see 3 different roommates, all of whom underwent surgery. It’s not easy, even for the “little” stuff.
Hoping for the best possible results.
Prayers sent to your dad, Chris! SSWA!
Don’t worry about the strip – focus on your Dad!
Prayers for you, your father, and your family. I hope all goes well and the recovery is complete.
Don’t worry about us, Chris, take care of your Dad (and Mom) through this. Wish mine were still around to take care of.
We’ll keep. Your duty is to your family. I pray the surgery goes well.
Semper fi — it’s not just for Marines.
Prayers for your Dad and you.
Take care of your Dad and family. Prayers for you all. Gig ’em!
Jon
I didn’t know Trump has a medical degree and that he’s a proctologist.
He has the cure for what ails some folks, so turn your head and cough.
Put a call into an old friend. Asked her to put “Chris’s Dad” on the prayer board.
Chris, our thoughts and prayers with your dad and your family.
Chris:
Best thoughts to you and yours. Priceless comic today.
Spin
Our thoughts and prayers for your father.
Chris,
Lost my dad 42 years ago yesterday, when I was 23. Put DBD on the back burner and know that we all wish your dad and you the best outcome possible.
May God bless you all, and pour his healing Grace out over your father in merciful abundance May he lend his healing skills and wisdom to all who offer u father and your family care. And may God grant you and the rest of the family peace in your hearts and the comforts of his presence.
Prayers and positive energy to your Dad, and the rest of your family.
Best wishes for your Dad, Chris.
Henry
Chris, I hope your dad recovers quickly!
You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts, Chris.
Prayers up for your Dad, and for you and the rest of your family. As others have said, we can wait, take care of your family and yourself.
First things first, Chris. Thanks for all you do.
Chris, we don’t care if you draw stick figures man, be with your family, prayers from ours to yours man!
Besides, it’s about the content of the character, not the color of the strip.
And today’s content speaks volumes…….
No problem! Family first!
May your father have an uncomplicated, thorough recovery. CW
Hope for good things for your family!! Dads are important people!
Prayers.
God Bless!
Absolute best wishes for your Dad’s surgery. We’ll carry on without all of you knowing that your priorities are in the right place….
Chris, focus on what’s important, your dad. We’re all here for you.
Put a Z on paper will suffice. Take care of your father.
Best wishes for your Dad and yourself.
Good thoughts and vibes for your father and you, also your family.
Chris, we’ll be thinking of you and praying for your Dad.
Wishing your dad a speedy recovery, Chris. Prayers of strength and healing!
I meant to add: the movie reference reminded me – if memory serves instead of misleading – that the character riding the bomb down was played by Slim Pickens. Which is an incredibly apt pun on this election’s playing field. If it weren’t for Trump, it would be “No pickin’s”.
And for you folks tempted to vote for Greg Anderson, Johnson, whatever his name is, remember you would be voting for ANOTHER POLITICIAN. There is a “Slim” chance Trump will be as good as his word. With a politician, you know it will be business (anal violation) as usual.
A “conservative” politician _might_ intend to do what is right, but as we’ve seen with most of the Tea Party, they get co-opted or run over soon after taking office. You might as well vote for Ryan, as that is most likely what you would end up with.
I’ll take a chance on a pragmatic non-conservative businessman over a lying RINO any day of the week.
Wishing your dad a safe surgery and quick full recovery.
I am guessing you rapidly queued up a number of strips before heading off to deal with this. If it ends up taking longer than expected and you run out, just make an announcement. Meanwhile, the message is a huge part of the value here, and a slight dimunition of the artwork won’t wreck that.
Prayers for your dad, and your family’s nerves.
Your dad is in my prayers, Chris. As for today’s strip, I did notice that, compared to your regular fare, it seemed to be (ahem) slim pickings.
Mr. Muir, if I might offer a suggestion in this time of prioritizing to limit artistic time spent while in no way diminishing impact, a method that I have told you is near and dear to me…
SILHOUETTES!
But depending on the demands on your time for more important things, some automatic reruns of say, about this time of year 2008 would be even less time consuming while still topical and impactful.
And if even that is too distracting, as I said before brother, HIATUS! And not a soul here would blame you or abandon you…quite the contrary I’m sure. Do what you gotta do.
Indeed.
After all, when in doubt I follow the alphabet…
DAD comes before DBD…
“My dream . . . . . never really showed who released “The Don”. ”
“Washington DC did, hon.”
There. Fixed it for ya.
Is this still on?
OK. What I said tomorrow.
Prayers for your father, you, and yours.
And FINALLY, we have a replacement for Slim Pickings.
Good luck to your Father, Chris. Family is important to us all.
Praying for your family.
Good thoughts to you and your father, Chris.
god speed – like the minimalism actually –