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A blogpost Tuesday by Jeb Golinkin, “Did CPAC Invite the Wrong Gay Group?”, left an incorrect impression of the operations of the gay conservative group, GOProud. A blogpost Tuesday by Jeb Golinkin, “ Did CPAC Invite the Wrong Gay Group? ”, left an incorrect impression of the operations of …Voters Go Wobbly on Deficit Cutting
A new poll shows that 71% oppose raising the debt ceiling. But a closer look suggests the public isn't as serious about the deficit as you may think. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll provides yet more confirmation that the Tea Party's priorities are sharply at odds with those of the vast majority …Right & Left: Whose Talk is Worse?
The aftermath of the Tucson shooting has turned into a debate between the left and the right over whose political rhetoric is more harmful. The discussion of the Tucson shooting has turned into a debate between the left and the right over whose political rhetoric is more harmful. As my latest …Palin's "Blood Libel" Charge
Sarah Palin deserves a pass on the "blood libel" bit. There's enough to regret in Sarah Palin's video address without blaming her for what is merely obtuse. Sarah Palin deserves a pass on the "blood libel" bit. Yes it's a phrase that originates in the extremity of human suffering, and yes it's …Our Open Door Refugee Policy
In the midst of a recession and the war on terror, why is the U.S. admitting upwards of 80,000 refugees a year with only minimal security checks? It would come as unwelcome news to the vast majority of Americans that even now, in the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and a decade …A Call to Unite
At the Tucson Memorial Service, Obama was a true statesman; someone I have not always agreed with but today am proud to call my leader. I was thinking about what I wanted President Obama to say on Wednesday. I wanted him to honor those that have fallen and those who were gravely injured. I also …Obama Comforts a Nation
In his speech in Arizona, Obama showed himself to be a leader worthy of this great nation and worthy of this difficult time. Frum Forum readers know I have been quite critical of President Obama’s speeches and oratory. He’s been vastly overrated as an orator, I’ve argued, and too often has …The President's Speech
The president's challenge, as so often, was to make a human connection. In that, he succeeded tonight. What a terrible assignment, especially for a father of young daughters. The president did the job he needed to do, struck the appropriate notes in the appropriate way. He conspicuously forbore …RNC Shocker: Boehner Backs Cino for RNC Chair
F F has learned that in an unprecedented move, House Speaker Boehner has officially endorsed RNC chair candidate Maria Cino. Frum Forum has learned that in an unprecedented move, House Speaker John Boehner has officially endorsed RNC chair candidate Maria Cino , just as RNC members gather …Drug War Fears Shake the Border
A real climate of fear exists on the Texas border, and it can't be kept at bay just by putting up a border wall. David Frum has written about how things could get even worse in Mexico's drug war, with possible spillover into the United States. It's a topic I've written about at Frum Forum …Obama Meets Lebanon's Hariri
With tension building over the imminent UN condemnation of Hezbollah for the murder of former PM Rafiq Hariri, Hariri's son and successor met with Obama. With tension building over the apparently imminent UN Special Tribunal condemnation of Hezbollah for the murder of former PM Rafiq Hariri, and …Frum and Kaus on Bloggingheads
I recently recorded a Bloggingheads with blogger Mickey Kaus. We discussed No Labels, healthcare, immigration, and looked ahead to the 2012 race. I recently recorded a Bloggingheads with journalist and blogger Mickey Kaus. We discussed my hopes for No Labels, the problems with the US healthcare …Oil Spill Report Calls for Safety Overhaul
The commission investigating the Gulf oil spill released its final verdict Tuesday and there's plenty of blame to go around. Oil executives have been giving an earful to Bill Reilly, the Republican co-chairman of the federal commission investigating last year’s Gulf spill, about the panel’s …Why is Palin Always the Victim?
In her rush to come to Palin's defense, blogger Melissa Clouthier has accused me of jumping on the blame-Palin bandwagon. I suppose I should not be greatly surprised by this, but blogger Melissa Clouthier has some inaccurate reporting about me on her site today. Within moments of the …Did CPAC Invite the Wrong Gay Group?
GOProud's sponsorship of CPAC may be grabbing headlines, but the rival Log Cabin Republicans seem to be doing the real work of advancing gay rights. The gay conservative group GOProud scored a big political win over its most dangerous rival last week. No, I'm not referring to their social …King's Gun Ban Plan Won't Make You Safer
Rep. Peter King's gun ban proposal might be good politics for King, but its bad politics for the GOP. Fortunately, it has little chance of becoming law. The Daily Caller is reporting that Rep. Peter King (R-NY) "will introduce legislation to ban the carrying of any firearm within 1,000 feet of …The Left Won't Drop the Blame Game
A new poll finds that 6 in 10 Americans do not attribute the massacre in Arizona to divisive political rhetoric. Will the left get the message? A CBS News poll has found that 6 in 10 Americans do not attribute the massacre in Arizona to divisive political rhetoric. Two thoughts. First, the …Does It Matter How We Talk?
What's bad about extreme political language is not the effect on crazy people. It's the effect on normal people. A suggestion: What's bad about extreme political language is not the effect on crazy people. It's the effect on normal people. It's not that wild talk might incite violence. It's the …Fat Goes Global
As a percentage of the total population, the United States leads the world in obesity. But other countries are, unfortunately, catching up. “Fattest man is suing the NHS for ‘letting me grow’” reads the headline in The Sun . The article – which has been heavily covered by blogs and even gained …