A Ticket to Sarah Palin’s Funhouse

A Ticket to Sarah Palin’s Funhouse

I figured the Texas lineup of Sen. Ted Cruz, Gov. Rick Perry, and a carnival sideshow of far-right Congress critters assured my state the glory of being the hands-down winner of the 2014 blue-ribbon prize for “Goofiest Politicos in America.” But now, a...
John Boehner’s Kabuki Dance

John Boehner’s Kabuki Dance

If John Boehner is so worried about the president’s executive orders, why didn’t he sue George W. Bush? What a hoot to see House Speaker John Boehner up on his hind legs, braying like a goofy mule as he declares that by golly he’s filing a lawsuit...
Donald Kaul Watergate Sampler Plate (Part 2)

Donald Kaul Watergate Sampler Plate (Part 2)

Many of OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul’s most memorable and insightful commentaries skewered the Watergate scandal and its architects. Kaul, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, remains on medical leave after writing a weekly column for this editorial service...
Donald Kaul Watergate Sampler Plate (Part 1)

Donald Kaul Watergate Sampler Plate (Part 1)

Many of OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul’s most memorable and insightful commentaries skewered the Watergate scandal and its architects. Kaul, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, remains on medical leave after writing a weekly column for this editorial service...