Charge George W. Bush With War Crimes?
When people file actions in Switzerland against former president Bush, they are targeting the entire American legal system. My latest column for CNN explains why attempts to prosecute President George W. Bush for 'war crimes' in foreign countries (such as Switzerland) are really attacks on the …Where is the Serious Tim Pawlenty?
Tim Pawlenty is a successful former governor and could be an excellent president, so why is he running a cynical campaign? I'm increasingly worried that likely GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty is evolving into this year's Lamar Alexander. Lamar Alexander is one of the most effective and …Obama and GOP Punt on Deficit Cuts
Both the President's budget and the House Republican approach to deficit reduction fail to achieve even a modicum of debt stabilization. Pathetic. Both the President's budget submission today and the House Republican approach to deficit reduction fail to achieve even a modicum of debt stabilizat…High-Speed Rail: A Bad Idea But Not "Soviet"
High-speed rail might be a bad idea, but that doesn't mean it's the same as a Soviet policy. Not so long ago, the American Right was distinguished by its moral clarity. Recall that in 2005, in the face of Democratic demands that the US “engage” with North Korea, George W. Bush replied that, no …GOP's Climate Change Fight Heats Up
If House Republicans want to build on their 2010 gains, going on the warpath against environmental protections is a flawed strategy. Since last year, Republicans have been railing against the Obama Administration’s determination that carbon dioxide emissions endanger human health and its subsequen…How Much Do We Know About Egypt?
80 million people in the country. 200,000 protesters in Tahrir Square. And only the ones who speak English appear on our TV. 80 million people in the country. 17 million in Cairo. 200, 000 protesters in Tahrir Square. Only the ones who speak English appear on our TV. When we talk about the …FF's CPAC Straw Poll: GOProud Wins
Despite the recent controversy over the inclusion of GOProud at CPAC, most conference attendees appear to support the group’s presence. While much of the focus at CPAC focused on the official straw poll results, Frum Forum decided to do its own straw poll of the attendees and their view on the …FF's Live Coverage of CPAC
UPDATED: Responding to a question from FF, Rep. Allen West, CPAC's closing speaker, defended the inclusion of gay conservative group GOProud at this year's convention. Follow Frum Forum 's up to the minute team coverage of CPAC. Check back for all the latest news and gossip from this year's …
West: A 'New America' is Coming
In his keynote address to CPAC, freshman Rep. Allen West urged the audience to usher in a "new America" by rejecting the failed ideas of the left. When Rep. Allen West was announced as the CPAC keynote speaker, it was fair to say that many people were not sure what to expect from the freshman …Ron Paul Wins CPAC Straw Poll
Ron Paul won the CPAC presidential straw poll, gaining 30% of the vote, with Mitt Romney coming in second with 23%. Texas Congressman Ron Paul won the CPAC presidential straw poll this afternoon gaining 30% of the vote, with former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney coming in second with 23%. …Coulter: There Should be More Jailed Journalists
In her speech at CPAC, Ann Coulter provided a defense of Mubarak as a pro-Israel ally and mocked American liberals who opposed him. Ann Coulter needs no introduction and despite having a terribly hoarse voice -- due to whichever bar she went to last night -- Coulter made sure to march on through …Bolton Warns of Islamic State in Egypt
After two days of largely ignoring events in the Middle East, the crowd at CPAC received some foreign policy red meat from former UN ambassador John Bolton. After two days of largely ignoring events in the Middle East, the crowd at CPAC heard from former UN Ambassador John Bolton who argued that …Will GOP Caucus Revolt Over Boehner's Budget?
This week, House Speaker John Boehner found himself caught between the reality of budget arithmetic and the unrealistic expectations of his caucus. The cracks within the Republican House caucus hit the headlines this past week with a crescendo. A tiny crack began with the failure of the House to …Let Thomas Rule on Obamacare
Liberals are calling for Justice Thomas to recuse himself from any ruling on Obamacare because his wife has lobbied against the law. Liberal Congressmen are calling for Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from any decision on Obamacare because his wife, Ginny Thomas, has worked against …The Fat Diaries: Don't Give Me Love, Give Me Chocolate
We’re approaching one of the most terrifying days of the year for me. Not Valentine’s Day, but the day after: February 15th, a.k.a “discount chocolate day.” We’re only a few days from one of the most terrifying days of my year. Not Valentine’s Day. I actually quite like Valentine’s Day. How …