On the Confirmation of Condoleezza (‘Mushroom Cloud’) Rice as Secretary of State

The mushroom-shaped cloud Condi spun As being the next smoking gun Was hooey invented to show Attacking Iraq's apropos.

The mushroom-shaped cloud Condi spun As being the next smoking gun Was hooey invented to show Attacking Iraq’s apropos.

She’ll be Secretary of State. The senators need no debate. Approval’s considered a must. They want to have someone they trust.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”