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
A Short Summary of the Questions Being Asked About Governor Jeb Bush… A Short Summary of the Questions Being Asked About Governor Jeb Bush…
What's the deal with Governor Jeb Bush?
Jun 23, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Cheney Says Iraq Insurgents Are in ‘Last Throes’ Cheney Says Iraq Insurgents Are in ‘Last Throes’
A poem on Dick Cheney and his penchant for war.
Jun 16, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
William Donaldson Is Replaced as Chairman Of the Securities and Exchange Commission by Christopher Cox William Donaldson Is Replaced as Chairman Of the Securities and Exchange Commission by Christopher Cox
A look at the changing of the guard at the SEC.
Jun 9, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin