LFA: First and Foremost Bureaucrats
Reports of pollution in the North Sea remind Alistair Cooke of a childhood fishing trip.
View ArticleLFA: Grandiose Inaugurations we Have Known
After George Bush’s inauguration, Alistair Cooke recalls Andrew Jackson’s rowdy induction.
View ArticleLFA: A Precautionary Bit of Advice
The colourful characters of past US presidents are compared by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: How am I doing?
Working 9 to 5? Alistair Cooke investigates the quirky work habits of past US presidents.
View ArticleLFA: Famous and Good Intermediate Clowns
George W Bush's push to decentralise government is considered by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: From Shirtsleeves to Shirt Sleeves
Alistair Cooke reflects on the rise and fall of wealth through three generations.
View ArticleLFA: The Scandal of Pardons and White House Furniture
Clinton's White House departure inspires Alistair Cooke to explore past presidents' exits.
View ArticleLFA: A Villain of American History
Alistair Cooke is shocked by the results of a recent poll to name the greatest presidents.
View ArticleLFA: The Vice Presidency and a Precaution Against Death
The role of vice-presidents through history is considered by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: Sounding the Alarm to Farmers
The foot and mouth epidemic affecting Britain, and the subsequent ban implemented by America on all living animals imported from Europe are discussed by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: Bush Leads from the Right
George W. Bush's first two months in the White House are reflected on by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: The Entire Civilised World is Shocked
President Bush's decision not to support the Kyoto Treaty is discussed by Alistair Cooke.
View ArticleLFA: A Hero's Welcome: John McCain is Back!
Alistair Cooke considers Senator John McCain's campaign funding reform bill.
View ArticleLFA: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Alistair Cooke reflects on the crash landing of an American spy plane on a Chinese island.
View ArticleLFA: Trilbies are Fashionable Again!
With a new trilby at the ready, Alistair Cooke considers the problem of CO2 emissions.
View ArticleLFA: The Media Just Love Anniversaries - However Grim
On the anniversary of the Columbine massacre, Alistair Cooke examines the media reporting.
View ArticleLFA: The Supreme Court
Alistair Cooke reflects on The Supreme Court and the way in which it makes its decisions.
View ArticleLFA: A Universal Shout
Alistair Cooke considers the anti-American sentiments being shouted from around the globe.
View ArticleLFA: California Dreaming
Alistair Cooke considers arguments surrounding the power failure crisis in California.
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