I Think I Heard a Liberal Say I Think I Heard a Liberal Say
For working in the shadows of K Street pay-to-play, here's to The Hammer getting the slammer.
Oct 6, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A New Gilbert and Sullivan Song About George W. Bush as a Take-Charge Guy A New Gilbert and Sullivan Song About George W. Bush as a Take-Charge Guy
Where normal human beings see a storm-devastated community, George W. Bush sees only a photo opportunity.
Sep 29, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Government’s the Problem Government’s the Problem
As the waters rise, how about a sea chantey for the Bush Administration?
Sep 22, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Further Words From George W. Bush After He Said to FEMA Chief Michael Brown, ‘Brownie, You’re Doing a Heckuva Job.’ Further Words From George W. Bush After He Said to FEMA Chief Michael Brown, ‘Brownie, You’re Doing a Heckuva Job.’
Perhaps Bush is beginning to regret picking a horse expert to heard FEMA.
Sep 15, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
President Inert As City Goes Under President Inert As City Goes Under
Such a tough hombre: When the hurrincane hit, Bush did a 9/11 reprise.
Sep 8, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Robertson Republican A Robertson Republican
Bush's paean to his staunchest ally's murderous impulses, with apologies to Gilbert & Sullivan.
Sep 1, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Calvin Trillin
A Presidential Explanation of Patriotic Loafing A Presidential Explanation of Patriotic Loafing
The true and patriotic purpose of presidential loafing revealed.
Aug 25, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On President Bush’s Recess Appointment of John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations On President Bush’s Recess Appointment of John Bolton as Ambassador to the United Nations
The job's too vital to be left unfilled. So Bush will stiff the Senate now--and name Bolton anyhow.
Aug 11, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Karl Rove Contemplates Fine Distinctions Karl Rove Contemplates Fine Distinctions
To Bush, Karl Rove is fine--as long as his leaking is not a crime.
Jul 28, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
An Odd Turn in the Criminal Justice System An Odd Turn in the Criminal Justice System
Judy Miller's in prison, but what about ...?
Jul 14, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin