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
White House Says Bolton Can Continue To Do the Job Even While in Straitjacket White House Says Bolton Can Continue To Do the Job Even While in Straitjacket
A future headline on John Bolton as American Ambassador to the UN.
Jun 2, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bolton Chases French Ambassador Up Tree Bolton Chases French Ambassador Up Tree
John Bolton and the French Ambassador have it out at the UN.
May 26, 2005 / Column / Calvin Trillin