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

Romney Campaign Swag Gets Competitive

While I’m sure most of this Web log’s readers who live in the United States and Europe know about teleconferencing, for the benefit of those in other parts of the world where the practice is not common, what you do is, you pick up your telephone and enter the number of a “bridge” – sort… Continue reading Romney Campaign Swag Gets Competitive

Iowa, Pizza Ranch and the GOP – What Would Jesus Order?

My eleven o’clock consultation appointment today was with Marco P. Capellini, who usually lobbies for the National Restaurant Association.  Today, however, he was on family business and paying out of his own pocket – or at least offering to do so. “No, no,” I insisted, “please – this one’s on me.  Consider it pro bono.”… Continue reading Iowa, Pizza Ranch and the GOP – What Would Jesus Order?

Donald Trump to Showcase Republican Master Debaters

Bright and early this morning, I engaged in my second telephone consultation with Donald Trump, which his personal assistant booked for him on Monday via a call to my personal assistant, Gretchen. “What the hell,” she asked me shortly after informing me of the appointment, “do you suppose he wants now?” “My guess,” I ventured,… Continue reading Donald Trump to Showcase Republican Master Debaters

GOP Rediscovers Gingrich – Can Talk, has Pulse; Also Not Romney

Around about Halloween, my dear sister Rose had finished making it clear to me, over the course of several conversations, that Thanksgiving was to be held at my house this year.  There are a number of reasons for that, none of which Rose gave me, of course, because she didn’t need too.  I already knew… Continue reading GOP Rediscovers Gingrich – Can Talk, has Pulse; Also Not Romney