Rand Paul at CPAC: GOP Budget Cuts Not Enough
As soon as Senator Rand Paul takes the stage at CPAC 2011, the follow Paulians in the bloggers' area where I'm camped out begin a loud chant of "End the Fed." You know it’s an audience full of Ron Paul fans when the crowd applauds to the introductory speaker saying that the next speaker wants to …Trump Disses Ron Paul
In front of a CPAC crowd full of Ron Paul supporters, Donald Trump pulled no punches and made it clear that their chosen candidate won't be president. Donald Trump is the surprise speaker at CPAC this year. The speaker who introduced Trump had this to say about him: "During this time when …Was the FBI Too Busy to Fight Financial Crime?
The crisis panel report suggests the FBI may have been too overloaded to tackle white collar crimes. Was the war on terror an aggravating factor in the financial crisis? It seems a ridiculous question. Yet the FCIC entertains the question. From pp 162-163: In 2005, 25,988 [suspicious …CPAC Kicks Off
With CPAC 2011 almost upon us, F F is geared up and ready. Here's your guide to the major events, speakers and parties. With CPAC almost upon us, Frum Forum is geared up and ready to cover every newsworthy moment of the conference. Follow Frum Forum writers Tim Mak, Noah Kristula-Green, …Farewell, Fannie & Freddie
Fannie and Freddie likely contributed more to the 2008 financial mess than any other government entities. Now, it's time to get them off the taxpayers' backs. Republicans, not without reason, want to get Fannie and Freddie off of taxpayers’ backs as soon as possible. They’re right. Fannie and …Cardenas Elected New ACU Chair
American Conservative Union Treasurer Al Cardenas has been elected as the next chairman of the ACU in a meeting of the organization’s board. American Conservative Union Treasurer Al Cardenas has been elected as the next chairman of the ACU in a meeting of the organization’s board, Frum Forum …Save the Patriot Act
Last night, the House voted against extending critical provisions of the Patriot Act, a vote which could deny law enforcement key tools for preventing terror plots. Last night, the House of Representatives voted not to suspend the rules and pass three key counterterrorism amendments to the …Bush Torture Charges are an Affront to Law
Does the UN convention on torture apply to an American president? I received an inquiry from a reader and broadcaster about my recent post on George W. Bush and the international rule of law. I was asked directly: Did I deny that the UN convention on torture applied to an American president? …Can a New Chairman Unify CPAC?
Multiple sources close to the ACU have told F F that Treasurer Al Cardenas is expected to be elected as the group's new chairman. As outgoing American Conservative Union chairman David Keene steps down from his post Wednesday afternoon to go to the National Rifle Association, the next chairman …Palestinian People: No Straight Talk, Please
An interview with PA negotiator Saeb Erekat highlights the Palestinian dilemma: the demands of the people are greater than what their leaders can ever achieve. Just watched a poignant interview on BBC's HARDTalk with Saeb Erekat, the Palestinian Authority's chief negotiator. HARDTalk …Paul Plays Politics with Physics
Rand Paul's proposal to eliminate the Department of Energy would leave our nuclear arsenal less safe and set back America's efforts to develop new energy technologies. Sen. Rand Paul has proposed eliminating the Department of Energy. Other Republicans are pressing for significant cuts to the …Budget Delays Hit National Security
Congress did not pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2011 - the first time it has not done so since 1974 - and their failure is having real and costly effects on our national security. The United States Congress did not pass a budget for Fiscal Year 2011, the first time it has failed to do so since …Iran Tightens Its Grip on Lebanon
US power is fading in Lebanon, Iran is filling the void, and even the power of Lebanese state is fading. US power is fading, Iranian power is rising. First in Lebanon in December, now in Israel in February, I hear that assessment from many different voices. Some are gleeful, some are regretful, …Centrist Dems Close Up Shop
The Democratic Leadership Council may have prevailed in the battle for offices and appointments, but it lost the battle of ideas. Had the DLC closed its doors in 1997, that would have made perfect sense. They had nominated, elected and re-elected their man Bill Clinton. They had moved the …View from Israel: Have the Protests Peaked?
Israelis with knowledge of security issues won't say Mubarak is "untoasted", but many here aren't expecting an early departure. The impression I get from a range of conversations with Israelis who have points of view into security issues: It's widely thought in Israel that the protests in Egypt …Egypt's Threat to Israel
If protesters succeed in toppling Mubarak, Israelis fear that a new Egyptian regime might prove a much more dangerous neighbor for the Jewish state. My latest column for CNN explores some of the reasons that the Israelis are apprehensive about the protests taking place in Egypt: An Israeli …Want a Stable Egypt? Send Food Aid
Once the breadbasket of the Mediterranean, Egypt is now reputed to be the world's largest food importer. And with rising food prices, anger is growing. Question for Americans cheering on the Egyptian protesters: Are you prepared to renew US food aid to Egypt? The US ended food aid in 1992. …Happy Birthday, Mr. President
In honor of Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday, Frum Forum looks back at the former President's legacy. On Ronald Reagan's 100th birthday, Frum Forum looks back at the former President's legacy. * * * Les Francis, Why Reagan Matters: A Democrat's View …