On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America On the Rupture of Relations Between Ahmad Chalabi and the United States of America
The learned Wolfowitz and Perle, it seems, Made Chalabi the hero of their dreams. Yes, all the Sissy Hawks were glad to sup On cockamamie tales that he served up.
May 27, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Coalition Authority Explains Democracy to the Iraqi People The Coalition Authority Explains Democracy to the Iraqi People
We'll give you back the country soon. Your leaders at the end of June Will be there democratically. We'll let you know soon who they'll be.
May 20, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq On the Abuse of Prisoners in Iraq
We're told that the few rotten apples Who brought on this sordid affair'll Be punished. But what if those apples Are right at the top of the barrel?
May 13, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Selection (and De-Selection) of a Baathist General From the Republican Guard to Pacify the Populace, Using American Weapons, Or, Pick of the Week On the Selection (and De-Selection) of a Baathist General From the Republican Guard to Pacify the Populace, Using American Weapons, Or, Pick of the Week
By smashing evil-doers flat, we've said, This war has changed Iraq forevermore. So why is it that Kurds and Shiites start Imagining they've seen this all before?
May 6, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Not Wounded Enough Not Wounded Enough
Republicans say Kerry might have got Some wounds, but not the kind that hurt a lot. Their own man cannot ever be accused
Apr 29, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
We Were Ready We Were Ready
CHORUS We were ready-- Oh, so ready. Sure, it happened, but those were the breaks. And remember That we never, ever make mistakes.
Apr 22, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Condoleezza (“Mushroom Cloud”) Rice Explains Her Silver Bullet Theory to the 9/11 Commission Condoleezza (“Mushroom Cloud”) Rice Explains Her Silver Bullet Theory to the 9/11 Commission
Because no silver bullet could have stopped This horrifying deed from being done, We cannot blame those dozing on the job For never even loading up the gun.
Apr 15, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
I Can’t Appear Without My Nanny Dick I Can’t Appear Without My Nanny Dick
(George W. Bush explains the interview arrangements he's made with the 9/11 Commission)
Apr 8, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The 9/11 Commission Hears From Richard Clarke The 9/11 Commission Hears From Richard Clarke
When testimony came from Richard Clarke, he Inspired White House spokesmen to get snarky, Because, with words combining bite and bark, he
Apr 1, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Antonin Scalia Explains Antonin Scalia Explains
WHY DUCK-HUNTING WITH DICK CHENEY AS CHENEY'S CASE COMES BEFORE THE COURT IS PERFECTLY OK This criticism Nino calls absurd. It's true that Quackscam is an ugly word.
Mar 25, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin