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!
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Bachmann vs. Abedin… vs. McCain… vs. Reality
As the nation recovered from the worst example of motion picture criticism ever in Colorado on Friday morning, it was another working Saturday for Gretchen and myself. Around two in the afternoon, I held a consultation with Roy Cone, an aide to Representative Michele Bachmann. “What can I do for the congresswoman today?” I asked… Continue reading Bachmann vs. Abedin… vs. McCain… vs. Reality
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
Anonymous Reveals STRATFOR’S Deep Seated Insecurities
Being booked solid on Friday from seven-thirty a.m. through well past six in the evening, I felt perfectly justified in setting aside an hour and fifteen minutes for lunch. But I had to cancel my reservation and send out instead, because Mooney from STRATFOR had spent most of Thursday afternoon and Friday morning pestering Gretchen… Continue reading Anonymous Reveals STRATFOR’S Deep Seated Insecurities