Like most of the United States east of the Mississippi, Washington spent this week in the grip of a truly torrid heat wave. The difference, as the old adage has it, between Hell and Washington DC in the summer is that Hell has dry heat. And at the moment, there’s no doubt in anyone’s mind… Continue reading Totally Zany Liz Cheney Seeks Senate Seat
Category: Society and Trends
Bob McDonnell Took a Bribe – E-I-E-I-O (Allegedly)
Thursday morning, Gretchen booked Governor Robert Francis “Bob” McDonnell for a telephone consultation. Friday afternoon, he called: McDonnell: Hello? Tom Collins? Tom: This is he, Governor. McDonnell: It’s a pleasure to speak with you, Mr. Collins. Tom: Call me Tom, please, Governor. McDonnell: Oh, okay, Tom. Tom: To what do I owe the honor of… Continue reading Bob McDonnell Took a Bribe – E-I-E-I-O (Allegedly)
Paula Deen’s N-Word Problem Only Tip of Iceberg
My very first consultation on Thursday morning was with Dr. Omunika Tyronenette Shabazz, Vice Director of the Center for Political Correctness here in Washington DC. The purpose of her visit became clear almost immediately. “Mr. Collins,” she opened as she picked up the heavy, leather upholstered chair positioned to the right of my desk and… Continue reading Paula Deen’s N-Word Problem Only Tip of Iceberg
State Department’s Whistle Blower Scandal Cure
Thursday morning, I received a visit from Dr. Evelyn Waugh Tsvangari-O’Shay. She works at the US State Department Office of the Inspector General. “I suppose,” she began, “you are familiar with the recent allegations lodged against us?” “That the Office of the Secretary of State intervened to quash an investigation of an affair between a… Continue reading State Department’s Whistle Blower Scandal Cure
Patriots and Phone Taps and PRISM, Oh My!
At a two fifty-five on Friday afternoon, as I concluded a lengthy consultation with a Slovenian economist on ways to avoid his country becoming the next Cyprus, Gretchen rang my extension. “Mr. Collins,” she primly stated, “your brother-in-law Hank and his sister-in-law, Shannon, have arrived and wish to meet with you at your earliest opportunity.”… Continue reading Patriots and Phone Taps and PRISM, Oh My!