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Ballot Goggles

Ballot Goggles

You know, sometimes I have to wonder if everyone sees elections the same way that I do. Then I realize that it’s way more fun if I assume they don’t. Here’s what I imagine different people will see on their ballots next Tuesday. Average...

 

Spin Till You Win: Chapter 3

Spin Till You Win: Chapter 3

Strategy Memo Author: Andrew Ellicot Topic: Extended Summer Effect Discussion The climate debate is over. The implementation of the term Extended Summer Effect has been a huge success. Our initial response dominated coverage in the news, with...

 

His Manliness, Vladimir Putin

His Manliness, Vladimir Putin

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was scheduled to attend this week’s edition of Talking Heads with Taka Yamaguchi, but shortly before the scheduled interview, he was invited to the birthday party of a certain 18-year old Neapolitan...

 

Spin Till You Win: Chapter 2

Spin Till You Win: Chapter 2

“Congressman, I have Chairman Richardson on line two.” “Thanks Clarissa, can you put him on.” Congressman Stewart rubbed his hand through his politician-perfect hair and picked up the phone. “Congressman, how are you? Enjoying Washington...

 

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 5

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 5

[EDITOR’S NOTE: At long last, Andrew Luskin's tale comes to a close. To catch up, find previous chapters here: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4] Considering the stresses I had been put under that day, I consider what happened next...

 

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 4

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 4

[Editor's Note: Andrew Luskin's harrowing tales continue. To catch up, find previous chapters here: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3] We drank and I kept silent until Tom peeped up, asking me, “So how are you going to do it?” “Well,”...

 

Dear Leader Kim Jong Il of North Korea:

Dear Leader Kim Jong Il of North Korea:

"And with this finger, I can destroy the world" WUPR: Hello and welcome everyone. Joining us from for this episode of Talking Heads straight from Pyongyang, North Korea, is Mr. Kim Jong Il. Well, unfortunately, due to his fear of...

 

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 1

The Belly of the Beast: Chapter 1

[EDITOR’S NOTE: Just before winter break began, Mr. Luskin informed me that he had an outstanding story in the works, but remained coy, refusing to tell me any details. Eight days ago, after two months had gone by without hearing anything...