On the Reappointment of John Snow as Secretary of the Treasury On the Reappointment of John Snow as Secretary of the Treasury
The people in the know said Snow Was someone who would have to go. The dollar's at an all-time low. On Wall Street, numbers fail to grow.
Dec 22, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Poisoning of the Opposition Candidate In the Ukrainian Presidential Election On the Poisoning of the Opposition Candidate In the Ukrainian Presidential Election
His blessings Kerry now can count. That wasn't so hereto. But now we see some limits on What even Rove would do.
Dec 16, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Party of Moral Values Displays Its Own in the Case of Majority Leader Tom (The Hammer) DeLay The Party of Moral Values Displays Its Own in the Case of Majority Leader Tom (The Hammer) DeLay
I. In order never to convey A tolerance for going astray, Republicans, who now hold sway,
Dec 9, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
The Party of Moral Values Displays Its Own in the Case of Majority Leader Tom (The Hammer) DeLay The Party of Moral Values Displays Its Own in the Case of Majority Leader Tom (The Hammer) DeLay
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Dec 2, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Farewell, Colin Powell Farewell, Colin Powell
We need to say farewell to Colin Powell, Who should have long ago tossed in the towel. Instead he lent his good name to the team In vouching for its cockamamie scheme.
Nov 24, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
On the Appointment of Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General On the Appointment of Alberto Gonzales as Attorney General
The AG's to be one Alberto Gonzales-- Dependable, actually loyal über alles. Though we can't say "Viva!" For him on Geneva (Conventions he'd treat
Nov 18, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Infinitesimal Silver Lining Infinitesimal Silver Lining
The Nader Vote, we find, did not exist. No harm was done by Ralph, that avis rarest. So, not a factor, as he was before,
Nov 11, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
In the Executive Suite of a Major Insurance Company, As Dark Clouds Gather Over New York State… In the Executive Suite of a Major Insurance Company, As Dark Clouds Gather Over New York State…
The CEO now wants a drink-- And something stronger than a spritzer. His worry's not a storm or flood; The dread calamity is Spitzer.
Nov 4, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
Bill Clinton Joins the Campaign Bill Clinton Joins the Campaign
The party knows he has some faults, But what he has they need: That's schmaltz. And what he doesn't look is French. So Bubba's coming off the bench.
Oct 28, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin
A President Who Listens To a Higher Authority A President Who Listens To a Higher Authority
He can't remember one mistake. He'll stay on course till Hades freezes. How can he be so certain still? Because he's got the word from Jesus.
Oct 21, 2004 / Column / Calvin Trillin