Diary of a Gay Officer
Last week, I received a complete book-length diary by a medical officer recently returned from Afghanistan. Among the most fascinating things about editing a blog are the documents that come across the transom. Last week, I received a complete book-length diary by a medical officer recently …A Gay Officer at War
While I served in Afghanistan, the American “cultural war” exploded with California’s Proposition 8 and the pending discharge of an 18-year decorated combat pilot under 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'. RD is the pseudonym of a 10-year armed services veteran recently returned from Afghanistan. A …Newt's Obamacare Shutdown Fantasy
Yesterday, Newt Gingrich proposed that a Republican majority Congress refuse to appropriate funds for the new healthcare plan. If the GOP does put this plan into action, they will set the country up for a constitutional and budgetary crisis ending in Republican defeat. Newt Gingrich's speech at …Stupak's Hasty Retirement
The Tea Party Express is claiming victory for Bart Stupak’s recently announced retirement. While it is true that Stupak’s retirement is a boon to the Tea Party movement, political analysts offer an interesting point: Stupak would probably have won reelection. The Tea Party Express is claiming …The Fat Diaries: "My Rule Stopped Me Eating 40 Oreos In One Go"
Okay, for those who asked, here's the slightly painful chronicle of the various struggles and victories with my weight. Okay, for those who asked, here's the slightly painful chronicle of the various struggles and victories with my weight. In September, 2004, I got married at 23 and elected to …Making the Case for New START
The new START treaty still requires the ratification of both governments. However, it already has the U.S. military’s full backing and has been endorsed by voices from across the political spectrum. The treaty agreement signed by President Obama and Russian President Dimitry Medvedev to scale back …Kirk Pulls Ahead
According to the latest Rasmussen poll , GOP Rep. Mark Kirk has overtaken Democratic opponent Alexi Giannoulias in the race for President Obama's old Senate seat. I've argued that if Mark Kirk would stay on message and focus his campaign on the economy, national security, and his common sense …Will Moving to the Center Really Benefit the GOP?
In a recent blogpost, Matthew Yglesias suggested that moving to the right might not hurt the GOP electorally. But statistical evidence shows that ideology can still make a difference. Matthew Yglesias writes in a recent blogpost that, setting aside the merits of the issues, Republicans should …Cameron's (Partly) New Look Tories
Tim Montgomerie of ConservativeHome.uk offers a shrewd assessment of how conservatism and modernism interact in today's Cameron Tories. Tim Montgomerie of ConservativeHome.uk offers a shrewd assessment of how conservatism and modernism interact in today's Cameron Tories: On the one hand: …The High Costs of Obama’s Nuke Deal
Getting a nuclear deal with Russia involved costly concessions. If Russia fails though to cooperate on imposing sanctions on Iran, the deal will be a diplomatic loss for the Obama administration, no matter how many Russian warheads are eliminated. Concluding an arms-reduction treaty between the …Going Green the French Way
Last month, France’s equivalent of the Green Party gained 13% of the vote in the country’s regional elections. Environmental policy is undoubtedly one of France’s greatest concerns. There's no denying they take "conservation" to another level. Last month, the political party Europe Écologie …Will Pawlenty Regret Becoming the Tea Party Candidate?
Minn. Governor Tim Pawlenty's appearance Wednesday with Sarah Palin at a Minneapolis rally for Rep. Michelle Bachmann has raised questions about whether he is looking to tap into Tea Party support. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xC7ZpXybF-E&feature=player_embedded Tim Pawlenty appeared …Libertarians Didn’t Win the Civil War
In a recent article David Boaz tries to explain the Civil War as a libertarian triumph. One can easily see that ending slavery ought to have been a libertarian end. However, it was accomplished with stunningly anti-libertarian means. Everyone but me seems to think the latest article from …Conservatives Target One of Their Best
My article in the latest issue of Time looks at the troubling case of Utah's Senator Robert Bennett. Bennett is one of the most conservative members of Congress, yet two conservative groups are now committed to defeating his renomination bid. My article in the latest issue of Time looks at …Why Conservatives Should Love the Red Sox
As the baseball season starts, we asked two Frum Forum contributors to give us reasons why conservatives should support their team. Here, John Gardner makes the case for his Boston Red Sox. As baseball season starts, we asked two Frum Forum contributors to give us reasons why conservatives …