TARP Profit Proves It Was the Right Call
There's a lot to indict in the recent financial management of the United States. TARP should not have been necessary. But it was, and the news of its $24 billion profit is the proof. Here's why TARP's $24 billion profit is so important: The profit confirms that what happened in October 2008 was …You Read it First at FrumForum
With birtherism gaining steam, more bloggers are signing on to an idea proposed at F F : asking GOP candidates whether they believe Obama was born in the U.S. Over at the Huffington Post , blogger Asher Smith wonders what would happen at the GOP debate if the candidates are asked whether or …Obama's Reelection Edge
Obama's ratings aren't stellar (at about 47%), but they're in the same ballpark as Clinton, Reagan, and Nixon's were at the same point. And they were reelected in landslides. Here's one major political factoid on President Obama's side: all three post-World War II incumbents who lost their bids …It's Time for a Florida-First Primary
A primary system that started in Florida would press presidential candidates to talk more about the issues most Americans care about. At the end of World War II, a new secretary of state faced a tough management decision. The State Department's old quarters had become desperately cramped and …The Tea Party Must Learn it Doesn't Run the Country
Conservative Republicans are debating the budget without realizing that they don't represent the entire country or all its citizens. The next deadline for Congressional action on a comprehensive appropriations bill for the remainder of the current fiscal year is fast approaching. A bill has to be …GOP Gets Budget Cuts Even Without Shutdown
Over the course of the budget negotiations, the Republicans have managed to make real cuts in discretionary spending. Three quick thoughts about the possibility of a government shutdown which could happen on Friday if Democrats and Republicans can’t agree on a budget: 1. It’s probably not …ROTC Returns to the Ivy League
In a welcomed development, the ROTC program will be returning to Columbia University. This marks the end of a long-running cultural battle. On Friday, April 1, the University Senate at Columbia University voted in favor of supporting the return of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) …Don't Let Radicals Stifle Free Speech
Recent actions by Pastor Terry Jones have lead some to call for restraining free speech. This impulse should be rejected. On March 20 th , a xenophobic idiot masquerading as a man of God lit a holy scripture on fire . This act was a proximate cause of events that caused 12 innocent people to …Romney's Healthcare Talking Points Still Need Work
Romney has developed a set of answers when he is asked about his Massachusetts healthcare plan, but they still need some work. At the RJC annual meeting in Las Vegas, Mitt Romney delivered the big speech on Saturday. He did a good job too, talking about issues from employment to Israel - …Why the Balanced Budget Amendment is No Good
The proposed Balanced Budget Amendment is an awful idea that would fundamentally change American politics for the worst if it passed. The latest Balanced Budget Amendment (BBA) proposal is not only an unworkable fiscal monstrosity but also the most fundamental change to our system of government …America's Greatest Superhero Turns 70
Captain America has become an icon, but what is the story of his creator? It remains the most memorable blow ever struck for liberty in the history of American popular culture. When the first issue of "Captain America Comics" appeared on newsstands 70 years ago, the cover depicted a …