Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for December 03, 1989
Transcript:
Captain: What do you see, Ensign? Sailor: Looks like a Soviet frigate, sir! Think we ought to go up and say hi? Captain: Sure, why not? Sailor: Can you make out Gorby, sir? Captain: Nope. We're not close enough yet...What an extraordinary day! This is the first time in 30 years I've approached a Soviet warship on low alert! You gotta give it to Gorbachev. he makes things happen! The guy gets up in the morning and alters the course of history! I don't usually gush over the other side, but this man's a leader of towering stature! Sailor: You can say that again, Captain. George Bush: So what am I, chopped liver? Captain: No, sir. You're....hey, look! There he is!