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David Weigel Explains his Firing on Big Government

Recently Fired Washington Post blogger David Weigel has written a post on Big Government, explaining how he got into journalism, and his eventual hubris: In the first (and still best) “Austin Powers” film, a United Nations representative makes a faux pas and calls the film’s villain “Mr. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday June 28, 2010

Supreme Court: 2nd Ammendment Applies to Local Level

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that the Right to Bear Arms does apply to both the federal government and the states: WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court held Monday that the Constitution's Second Amendment restrains government's ability to significantly limit "the right to …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday June 28, 2010

Morrissey: Weigel's Problem was the Washington Post

Ed Morrissey, a movement conservative blogger with hotair.com, weighs in on the resignation of David Weigel and finds The Washington Post to be at fault in many areas: That’s why I wonder why someone on JournoList decided to leak Weigel’s commentary. Dave is hardly the most high-profile …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday June 28, 2010

Tea Party Ad Compares Taxes to Holocaust

Alabama congressional candidate and Tea Party activist Rick Barber has released a new web-ad which asserts (with a little help from an Abraham Lincoln impersonator) that taxation to just like slavery and the holocaust:

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday June 28, 2010

Senator Byrd Dead at 92

CNN reports that Senator Robert Byrd is dead at 92. West Virginia Sen. Robert Byrd, the self-educated son of a coal miner who became the longest-serving member of Congress, died early Monday at age 92, the senator's office said. Byrd, a nine-term Democrat, was known as a master of the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Monday June 28, 2010

Blagojevich Aide: Obama Knew of Senate Plan

An aide to Rod Blagojevich has alleged that Obama knew about how the former governor planned to deal with his old senate seat: A top aide to former Gov. Rod Blagojevich said he believed Barack Obama knew of Blagojevich's plot to win himself a presidential Cabinet post in exchange for …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Obama: Russia Belongs in the WTO

Obama has announced that the U.S. will support Russia's bid to join the World Trade Organization: WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama Thursday said Russia should be part of the World Trade Organization. He was speaking at a joint press conference with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev at …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

McCain Opposes Afghan Withdrawal Date

Senator McCain has reiterated his opposition to the U.S. having a stated date to withdraw troops from Afghanistan: WASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain said Thursday he still thinks it's a mistake to publicly announce a July 2011 date for the start of a U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Are Unions Exempt in DISCLOSE Act?

Politico reports on an amendment that was added to the new campaign finance law which may exempt labor unions from its provisions: A Democratic amendment tucked into campaign finance legislation Wednesday night appears to exempt big labor unions from proposed disclosure requirements. The …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

"Bin Laden Hunter" Vows to Try Again

Gary Faulkner, the man who was arrested in Pakistan for trying to hunt Osama bin Laden, has not given up on his goal: Bin Laden hunter Gary Faulkner, the Colorado man who traveled to Pakistan to hunt down Osama bin Laden said he'll "absolutely" try again, despite his arrest in the woods of …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Lake: Son of Hamas Founder Denounces Islam

Eli Lake reports that the son of a founder of Hamas has not only turned his back on the terrorist organization, he has also turned his back on the whole of Islam, describing it as the religion of a "God of hate." The son of one of the founders of Hamas is turning his back not only on the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Rubin: McChrystal's Indiscreet Comments Were Also True

Barry Rubin writes that General McChrystal's Rolling Stone interview revealed some harsh truths about the war in Afghanistan: On its cover, Rolling Stone called him, "The Runaway General," saying he is carefully watching "the wimps in the White House." Coming from Rolling Stone , this …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

McCain Attacks "Huckster" Hayworth

In John McCain's newest television ad, the campaign attacks J.D. Hayworth for having a staring role in an infomercial that promised access to "billions" of dollars in "free" government money. The ad slams Hayworth as a "Huckster." Click here to read more.

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Conrad Black Prevails at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has thrown out the government's conviction of Conrad Black: WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The U.S. Supreme Court found fault Thursday with the federal government's high-profile convictions of Enron's Jeffrey Skilling and former media mogul Conrad Black, rejecting the government's …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Pakistani Court Convicts Americans on Terror Charges

BBC reports that a Pakistani court has convicted five Americans on terror charges. Five Americans have each been sentenced to 10 years in jail by a court in Pakistan after being found guilty of terrorism charges, prosecutors say. The five men - aged between 19 and 25 - were convicted of …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

More Drones to Patrol U.S.-Mexico Border

AFP reports that the U.S. is sending more unmanned drones to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. The United States plans to deploy two drone aircraft along the Texas-Mexico border as part of a new effort to stem organized crime and illegal immigration, Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano said …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Team USA Advances to Next Round of World Cup

Team USA successfully defeated Algeria 1-0, and now gets to proceed to the next round of the World Cup: The 1-0 win over Algeria, on Landon Donovan’s goal in the first minute of added time, put the Americans into the second round of the World Cup. They will play Ghana on Saturday, in what …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

White House to Issue New Drilling Ban

The White House is not being deterred by a judge who has blocked a moratorium on off-shore drilling: US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has said he will issue an order for a new moratorium on deep water oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after a court blocked an earlier ban. A federal judge …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Tea Party vs. Tea Party in Florida

Travis Pillow of the Washington Independent identifies an odd "Tea Party vs. Tea Party" confrontation in Florida. One Tea Party group is accusing the other of being a fraud: Back in October, a bitter feud broke out between the Tea Party Patriots and the Tea Party Express, with the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Senators Call for Changes to Afghanistan Civilian Team

Several senators believe that the White House must also clean up its civilian house, in addition to its military one, to be successful in Afghanistan: The resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal should lead the Obama administration to re-evaluate their civilian Afghanistan team as well, …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010