Tea Party Loses Mojo; Searching for Grigris to Get it Back

My first consultation after lunch on Friday was Dr. Philomena Poubelle, leader of the Tea Party Institute, a clandestine think-tank headquartered here in Washington.  She was turned out in her usual conservative patriot’s ensemble of a red scarf, white blouse and dark blue pantsuit, and shod with a pair of black Mary Janes.  “Tom,” she… Continue reading Tea Party Loses Mojo; Searching for Grigris to Get it Back

Conspiracy Nuts Go Bananas Over Newtown

Having stayed out rather late Saturday night, Cerise and I slept in this morning.  She made us breakfast, which included Segafredo cappuccinos made with organic grass fed whole milk, duck eggs Benedict and Dom Pérignon mimosas with the juice of fresh blood oranges – in other words, a typical Sunday breakfast in bed as served… Continue reading Conspiracy Nuts Go Bananas Over Newtown

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