As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co. As the Republican Base Grows Restive, George Bush and Bill Frist Receive Some Marching Orders From Karl Rove and Co.
A vote to ban gay marriage always works like a charm.
Jun 8, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes Bush Is Asked Again If He Can Recall Any Mistakes
A contrite Commander in Chief will watch his words from here on.
Jun 1, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University On John McCain’s Willingness to Speak at Jerry Falwell’s University
What it takes to make him change his mind.
May 25, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Reassurance on Phone Call Records… Reassurance on Phone Call Records…
Don't worry. Just trust them.
May 18, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Great Decider The Great Decider
A doo-wop ditty, performed by the decider-in-chief.
May 11, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Cheney at the Pump Cheney at the Pump
Why should anyone be surprised that Dick Cheney's good oil boys are making out like bandits?
May 4, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Adieu, Scott McClellan Adieu, Scott McClellan
Goodbye to a Bush official who has been remarkably consistent.
Apr 27, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation Calls For Rumsfeld’s Resignation
The Pentagon chief has been too wrong for too long.
Apr 20, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
If This Isn’t War If This Isn’t War
A musical answer to a bellicose question, with apologies to Yip Harburg and Burton Lane.
Apr 13, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A Considered Jurisprudential Analysis of the Guilty Plea by Yet Another Former Aide to Tom DeLay and DeLay’s Resignation Announcement Three Days Later A Considered Jurisprudential Analysis of the Guilty Plea by Yet Another Former Aide to Tom DeLay and DeLay’s Resignation Announcement Three Days Later
DeLay cut his losses when they were cut for him.
Apr 6, 2006 / Column / Calvin Trillin