A Scientific Observation (Using Some Experts Gail Sheehy Didn’t Know About) on the Speaking Problems That Seem to Run in the Bush Family A Scientific Observation (Using Some Experts Gail Sheehy Didn’t Know About) on the Speaking Problems That Seem to Run in the Bush Family
He thinks that hostile's hostage. He cannot say subliminal. The way Bush treats the language Is bordering on criminal. His daddy had the problem: He used the nounless predicate. Those cowboy boots can do that To people from Connecticut.
Sep 24, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Short History of Bill Richardson’s Campaign for the Vice Presidential Nomination A Short History of Bill Richardson’s Campaign for the Vice Presidential Nomination
What Bill was asked to do Bill always did.
There was no better soldier on the scene.
So why at Veep time won't he get the bid?
'Twas lost behind the copying machine.
Jun 29, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Oh, Say It Isn’t So, Perot Oh, Say It Isn’t So, Perot
You really think you're going to go--
Just take your dough and leave the show?
Oh, well. I guess we'll see you, Ross.
We'll manage, somehow, with the loss.
Jun 15, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Rise in Unemployment Arrives on Schedule A Rise in Unemployment Arrives on Schedule
You cannot find a job? No cash is flowing?
You haven't paid your bills, which have been growing?
You'll never get the money you've been owing?
Jun 8, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade The Man Who Won NAFTA Emerges Victorious on China Trade
So Clinton's found the key once more
To triumphs he can savor:
He takes the lead on issues that
Republicans all favor.
Jun 1, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani A Summary of Two Weeks in the Life of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani
The health news really walloped Rudy.
He dissed his wife, and in that mood he
Went strolling with his good friend Judi--
And found himself in deepest doodie.
May 25, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Corporate Responsibility Corporate Responsibility
So Ford now says the SUV
Is very bad for you and me.
It slurps gas to a fare-thee-well,
And makes the earth as hot as hell.
Its weight means any car it hits
May 18, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front Second Thoughts on the Family Values Front
Republicans, observing young González
Removed at night, thought they could take some solace
From hearings showing Reno as a baddie.
May 11, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami My Advice for the Final Enraged Cuban-American Demonstrator in Miami
Some lessons can be learned from strife.
The lesson here is: Get a life!
May 3, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case A Question Concerning Al Gore’s Reconsideration of the Elián González Case
Sure, in our hearts we always knew
That Albert Gore would always do
Whatever it might take for him to win.
How come, then, that this single case
Apr 13, 2000 / Column / Calvin Trillin