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

Bulls Stampede to Facebook and Get Slaughtered

Around three o’clock yesterday afternoon, my brother-in-law Hank started camping out in my reception area, pleading with Gretchen to find time for a meeting.  That happened at five, when a consultation with the deputy secretary from the Embassy of Mali was abruptly canceled.  “Tom,” Hank stuttered as he rushed in and threw himself on the… Continue reading Bulls Stampede to Facebook and Get Slaughtered