My worry is the fact that this story specifically deals with Iran (albeit as a subplot). So the juxtaposition isn't great. (It's like that day I posted a Sweetness mix right after a prominent shooting in the news. I have terrible timing, is what I'm saying.)

I think the media has been desperate for a Senator Colbert expert for a long time. Now that Jon actually seems to be a candidate, they're latching on to him and clinging =P

One of the strange things about this 'verse is how Stephen has to be more independent, because he hasn't spent the last ten years knowing that Jon has his back any time he needs it. (Not that he would ever need it, of course.) He doesn't have that pillar of solidarity to draw comfort from. All he has is a cow-shaped loofah.

And, oh, wow, the image of Sweetness as a pet. Most demented pet ever. ("Down, girl." "But I want to kill the audience!" "NO. Bad!")