On Rumors of a Plea Deal for Webster Hubbell On Rumors of a Plea Deal for Webster Hubbell
If Webster Hubbell Is out of trouble, The end for Starr Cannot be far. We hope these guys Live peaceful lives With little fuss--
Jul 1, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Advise and Consent Advise and Consent
So Holbrooke says he's sorry, though for what is not quite clear. And Helms now says that Dick will get the post. An envoy must do many deeds to forge a bright career.
Jun 24, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Strategy of the Other Republican Presidential Candidates The Strategy of the Other Republican Presidential Candidates
Completely confident, they know that--fair And square, on issues--they'll defeat George Bush. But still, where is that famous picture where
Jun 17, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Progress in the Kosovo Talks Progress in the Kosovo Talks
Could settlement and peace both come before Young Bush finds a position on the war?
Jun 10, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Wall Street Analysts Do a Cautious Reassessment of Technology Offerings Wall Street Analysts Do a Cautious Reassessment of Technology Offerings
Perhaps one shouldn't simply glom On any stock that ends ".com"-- Except it's hard to tell just which Of them will make you filthy rich.
Jun 3, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Post-Littleton Gun Vote in the Senate Post-Littleton Gun Vote in the Senate
When guns became the issue of the day, Republicans, as is their custom, put Their party right behind the NRA, And shot themselves quite badly in the foot.
May 27, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Welcome Out, Amy Fisher Welcome Out, Amy Fisher
We welcome out Ms. Amy Fisher And all of us sincerely wish her Success in any field she might embrace. We hope that she'll avoid the showy,
May 20, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The United States Makes a Conditional Apology to China The United States Makes a Conditional Apology to China
A pity that our missiles went astray-- The kind of act we'd make a tort of. Sincerely, USA would like to say We're really very sorry, sort of.
May 13, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Slobo in Prayer Slobo in Prayer
So Slobodan said prayers with Jesse. But prayed for what? Who knows? I'd guess he Would say, "So stop the bombs!" and then amens. Except when bombs no longer shower
May 6, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Another Candidate Announces Another Candidate Announces
Republicans seem rather sour About the run of Gary Bauer. But Democrats are glad to greet The one opponent Gore might beat.
Apr 29, 1999 / Column / Calvin Trillin