Bachmann vs. Palin Supporters’ Mud Wrestling Bout Stopped at Round 6

With my extended family here in the Washington DC area, come Fourth of July week, it’s an orgy outdoor barbecues.  There’s almost always one at my brother Rob Roy’s place, one at my sister Rose’s, and one at mine.  By virtue of long-standing tradition, who holds the barbecue on the afternoon of the Fourth rotates. … Continue reading Bachmann vs. Palin Supporters’ Mud Wrestling Bout Stopped at Round 6

EU’s Greek Debt Crisis Reach-Around Increasingly Uncertain

Every six weeks or so, I have a consultation with Vilaremetaftia Kolodaktilo, Principal Secondary Assistant Mattachine Attaché for High Culture at the Greek Embassy here in Washington.  For about the last two years or so, our conversations have focused primarily on the formulation of a strategy for return of the Elgin Marbles.  So, whereas Prime Minister’s… Continue reading EU’s Greek Debt Crisis Reach-Around Increasingly Uncertain

Another Pathetic Victim of Pawlenty-itis

Wednesday morning, about a quarter to eleven, Gretchen poked her head inside my office, her face covered with a quizzical expression.  “Who’s Tim Pawlenty?” she inquired. “Why do you ask?” I cautiously responded. “Because there’s somebody on the phone who says she works for him,” Gretchen explained, “and frankly, she’s kind of upset that I… Continue reading Another Pathetic Victim of Pawlenty-itis

Democrats Uncomfortable as Weiner Touches Bottom

At the crack of dawn yesterday, I conducted a telephone consultation with Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives. Pelosi: Hello?  Tom Collins? Tom: Madame Leader, it is indeed an honor, as usual, to speak with you. Pelosi: Well, I know for a fact you say the same kind of things… Continue reading Democrats Uncomfortable as Weiner Touches Bottom