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The Fat Diaries: The Theme Park Diet

Visiting a theme park for the holidays possess a tough challenge for parents. Who after all wants to feed their kids junk food and fries for days on end? Well I’m back from vacation, and I’m “all funned out.” I think I could use a week of monotony– at least until my brain functions …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday January 7, 2011

When Athletes Can't Say Goodbye

Barring a miracle, the end has finally come for Brett Favre. Why is it so difficult for athletes like him to walk away at the end of their careers? Barring a miracle, the end has finally come for Brett Favre. If his multiple retirements and comebacks over the last few years haven’t tarnished …

Written by Alan Hirsch on Friday January 7, 2011

Can I Kick Out My Brother-in-Law?

David Eddie hears from a reader who's brother-in-law is always crashing at her home. Can she remove the welcome mat? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a reader who's brother-in-law is always crashing at her home. Does she have to let him stay? The reader asks: My …

Written by David Eddie on Friday January 7, 2011

Can the GOP Stop Gates' Pentagon Downsizing?

Secretary Gates' latest Pentagon budget will slash the size of the Army and Marine Corps. But does the GOP have the will to fight the cuts? FrumForum readers, of course, should not be surprised by Secretary Gates’ latest round of defense budget cuts. This is a story that we’ve been tracking for …

Written by John Guardiano on Friday January 7, 2011

Editing Slavery Out of the Constitution

Originalists must be careful not to overlook the fact that the Constitution had as one of its primary intentions the protection of slave property? Charles Krauthammer this morning praises Republicans for upholding "constitutionalism," which Krauthammer defines as the intellectual counterpart …

Written by David Frum on Friday January 7, 2011

I Like Bill Daley, You Will Too

Thursday’s announcement that William Daley will be the new Chief of Staff was hardly unexpected. But, surprise or not, it's a superb choice. Thursday’s announcement that President Obama has picked longtime business executive and Democratic leader William Daley as his new White House Chief of …

Written by Les Francis on Friday January 7, 2011

RNC Member Pushes "Anyone But Steele" Strategy

Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach in the vote for RNC chair. Oregon National Committeeman Solomon Yue has an interesting strategy to promote his 'anyone-but-Steele' approach to the vote for RNC chairman next week: vote …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday January 6, 2011

The Future of U.S.-Canada Relations

I'll be speaking on a panel about US-Canada relations sponsored by Maclean's magazine in Washington DC on January 20, 7-9 pm at the Newseum. I'll be speaking on a panel about US-Canada relations sponsored by Maclean 's magazine in Washington DC on January 20, 7-9 pm at the Newseum. Andrew …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 6, 2011

France's Top Socialist Goes Rogue

Manuel Valls, the predicted Socialist nominee in France's 2012 presidential election is bucking his party's opposition to Sarkozy's labor reforms. Manuel Valls, the predicted Socialist nominee in France’s 2012 presidential election, has thrust the debate surrounding the 35-hour workweek back …

Written by Rachel Ryan on Thursday January 6, 2011

When Health Repeal Fails, What Should the GOP Do?

Repeal will not succeed, but there are other ways to fix the healthcare bill. The Republican plan to repeal the Democrats health care bill won't succeed. But as my latest column for The Week points out there is still much the GOP can do to repair the bill's flaws. Next week, Republicans in …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 6, 2011

Germany Pushes Religious Freedom in Muslim World

As the New Year's attack on an Egyptian church showed, Christian minorities abroad often face persecution. Now Germany's decided to take a stand. On December 17, 2010, the German Bundestag in Berlin passed a parliamentary resolution defending the fundamental human right to freedom of religion …

Written by Ulf Gartzke on Thursday January 6, 2011

Semi-Married

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to invite his girlfriend Sandra Lee into the Governor’s mansion is another sign of the decline of marriage. Governor Andrew Cuomo has seen fit to invite his girlfriend of five years, the statuesque blonde Sandra Lee , into the Governor’s mansion. Sandra Lee …

Written by John Vecchione on Thursday January 6, 2011

6.3 Million Lost Health Insurance in 2009

Health care spending slowed its rate of growth in 2009. But here's the bad news: the recession had a catastrophic effect on Americans' coverage. So here's the good news : health care spending slowed its rate of growth in 2009, posting the lowest increase in half a century. Here's the bad news: …

Written by David Frum on Thursday January 6, 2011

Saving Captain Honors

The Navy was wrong to relieve Captain Honors of his command of the USS Enterprise . But there is still time to salvage his military career. Frum Forum ’s Peter Worthington isn’t the only one who is dismayed and disappointed that the Navy has relieved Captain Owen Honors of his command of the …

Written by John Guardiano on Thursday January 6, 2011

Are Health Insurers Too Weak?

Empowering health insurers may help contain health care costs, but the move could also stifle medical research and innovation. David Frum’s comments about insurance companies raise an important point, but he’s wrong to assume that a system that empowers insurers will necessarily produce more …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Thursday January 6, 2011

Flashback to the Last GOP Takeover

Do you remember where you were when Newt Gingrich assumed the speakership in 1995? Do you remember where you were when Newt Gingrich assumed the speakership in 1995? I do! I spent the evening at a party at which Gingrich himself showed up - accompanied by two of the original cast members of the …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Frum: GOP Needs to be a Party for the Innovative

Recently, I spoke with the Norwegian magazine Minerva about the future of the GOP and the ties between European and American conservatives. A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by the Norwegian magazine Minerva . The results of the translation from English into Norwegian and back again can seem …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Captain Honor Firing Dishonors Navy

The Navy has terminated the career of one of its most promising captains only because his sense of humor violated political correctness. The U.S. Navy has terminated the career of one of its most promising captains -- not because of incompetence or battle inadequacy, but because his sense of …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Where Romneycare Went Wrong

In praising Romney's work on the Massachusetts Connector system, one can't ignore problems in how that system evolved. But is Romney to blame? I want to be clear about something: In praising Mitt Romney's work to create the Massachusetts Connector system, I am not disregarding the problems in the …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday January 5, 2011

Canada's New Look Afghan Mission

In 2012, Canada will look to redefine its military commitment in Afghanistan in hopes of lowering casualties. But will the government's hopes translate into reality? As 2011 starts its perilous voyage towards 2012, the question of Afghanistan’s future is a key priority for Canada which hopes to …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday January 5, 2011