Donald Rumsfeld’s Memoir Donald Rumsfeld’s Memoir
The book is fat, the message slim: Mistakes were made, but not by him.
Feb 10, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Ryan and Bachmann: A Response to the Responses Ryan and Bachmann: A Response to the Responses
A bore and a wacko! Together they caused Republican numbers to dwindle. And next year’s response? Some Republicans say, “So what was so bad about Jindal?”
Feb 3, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Berlusconi Scandals Berlusconi Scandals
Old satyrs revere Berlusconi. When finding himself home alone, he Just pays a good wage For girls underage, And gets them, though he’s old and bony.
Jan 27, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings A Short Analysis of Sarah Palin’s Video Speech on the Tucson Shootings
What's uppermost on her mind.
Jan 20, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law House Republicans Plan Symbolic Repeal Vote on the Healthcare Law
"We'll show the poor."
Jan 13, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm The Message Other Mayors Got From How Newark’s Corey Booker Came Out of the Great Storm
It was the ultimate photo-op.
Jan 6, 2011 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Defender of His People Defender of His People
Henry Kissinger's Oval Office address.
Dec 16, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts The Republican View on Extending All the Bush Tax Cuts
Reaganomics makes a comeback.
Dec 9, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side WikiLeaks Leaks: The Bright Side
Qaddaffi's one good decision.
Dec 2, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Voice of Experience The Voice of Experience
Never leave a man behind.
Nov 23, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin