Harry Reid Says That the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Should Be Built Somewhere Else Harry Reid Says That the ‘Ground Zero Mosque’ Should Be Built Somewhere Else
The leader of the Senate, Harry Reid, Now runs against a wacko. In the lead, But not by very much, he felt the need To pander on the mosque. This craven deed Was done, apparently, so he'd proceed As leader of the Senate Harry Reid.
Aug 26, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Disdain Will Reign if You Nip Off to Spain Disdain Will Reign if You Nip Off to Spain
With apologies to Lerner and Loewe.
Aug 12, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Adieu, Tony Hayward Adieu, Tony Hayward
The gaffe-prone BP exec's wishes are coming true.
Jul 29, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Question on the Economic Recovery A Question on the Economic Recovery
Just wait your turn.
Jul 15, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Brief History of General Stanley McChrystal’s Departure A Brief History of General Stanley McChrystal’s Departure
What finally cost him the job?
Jul 1, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
BP BP
(Sung by Representative Joe Barton, to the tune of "Blue Moon") BP, you've been so badly defamed— By shakedown artists so robbed, by petty bureaucrats blamed. BP, I'm sorry they've been so strict on These damages. You've been picked on, Without a case to convict on. But pay no mind to all these overreactions, For memories of this one more spill Will fade, like all your other infractions, And once again we'll shout, "Drill, baby, drill!" BP, you've been so badly defamed, The public's been so inflamed. BP, I'm truly ashamed.
Jun 24, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Right-Wing Women Win Big in Primary Voting Right-Wing Women Win Big in Primary Voting
Have they kicked through the glass ceiling?
Jun 17, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Response to the Primary Victory of Rand Paul The Response to the Primary Victory of Rand Paul
Party pooper.
May 27, 2010 / Column / Calvin Trillin