Early this week, Lemont from DOJ called and asked Gretchen to block out two fifteen minute blanks bracketing a consultation on Friday. I have received similar requests on occasion in the past, but usually from foreign diplomats, highly secretive captains of industry, or members of the US intelligence community. I bill them for the dead… Continue reading Fast and Furious Firearms of Phoenix Found Fallacious
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Jamie Dimon Tells Congress JP Morgan is Totally Derivative
Last night, Cerise and I were dining at Citronelle in Georgetown – or, at least, we were about to, when Dalrymple sidled up to our table. “Tom,” he exulted, “what a surprise to see you here!” “Cerise,” I said, by way of introduction, “this is Aloysius Dalrymple. His friends call him Scooter. He’s a senior… Continue reading Jamie Dimon Tells Congress JP Morgan is Totally Derivative
Obama Finds His Voice on National Security Leaks
Last weekend, a Russian hacker cracked six and a half million Linkedin user passwords. Monday, he posted them on the Internet. Wednesday, Linkedin came out and admitted what had happened. Thursday, all hell broke loose. Friday afternoon, I had an appointment for a policy consultation with a Linkedin representative. I had Gretchen reschedule her, however,… Continue reading Obama Finds His Voice on National Security Leaks
Obama Comes Out for Same-Sex Marriage – What Would Black Jesus Do?
Wednesday of this week, President Obama announced his support for gay marriage to Robin Roberts on ABC’s Good Morning America. An hour later, the Right Reverend Doctor Tyrone Jefferson Jackson Clay DD, Chairman of the Southern African-American Methodist Episcopal Baptist Family Values Council, called Gretchen to schedule a consultation with me at the first possible opportunity. … Continue reading Obama Comes Out for Same-Sex Marriage – What Would Black Jesus Do?
Secret Service Bedroom Video Scandal Avoided
Last night, before taking in Arias with a Twist at the Woolly Mammoth Theater, Cerise and I were relaxing over tapas at Jaleo. While we waited for our order to arrive, Beaumont noticed me and sidled over. He’s a very decent sort, and works for the Secret Service. Some people, of course, might wonder about… Continue reading Secret Service Bedroom Video Scandal Avoided