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Huckabee: Obama 'Tough to Beat'

Huckabee: Obama 'Tough to Beat' ABC News reports: Is Mike Huckabee reluctant to jump into the 2012 race because he thinks President Obama is too tough to beat? That's what I asked the former Arkansas Governor when he introduced his new book -- "A Simple Government" -- on “GMA” …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

WI Gov: No More Budget Talks

WI Gov: No More Budget Talks CNN reports: Wisconsin's growing demonstration over a budget bill continues Monday with guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine fame planning to play for the protesters a day after Republican Gov. Scott Walker signaled no retreat on the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Abbas: Posturing Over Peace

Abbas: Posturing Over Peace The Washington Post writes: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas claims to be interested in negotiating a two-state peace settlement with Israel. For two years he has enjoyed the support of a U.S. president more sympathetic to the Palestinian cause than …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Egypt Freezes Mubarak's Assets

Egypt Freezes Mubarak's Assets Haaretz reports: Egypt's public prosecutor on Monday told the foreign ministry to seek a freeze on the foreign assets of Hosni Mubarak and his family, the first sign that the former president would be held to account by the military leadership to …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Govt Offices Torched in Tripoli

Govt Offices Torched in Tripoli Jerusalem Post reports: As violence spreads to Tripoli in 7th day of ongoing unrest, more than 200 people dead, according to medical officials; EU officials prepare for evacuation of Europeans from country. Violence in Libya escalated Monday as …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Qaddafi's Son Warns of Civil War

Qaddafi's Son Warns of Civil War The Huffington Post reports : CAIRO — The son of longtime leader Moammar Gadhafi warned in a nationally televised address that continued anti-government protests that have wracked Libya for six days might lead to a civil war that could send the …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Arab Revolutions Provoke Caution In Beijing

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Security Forces Repress Tehran Protests

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Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Saudi Rulers Offer Support To Bahrain Government

Saudi Rulers Offer Support To Bahrain The Washington Post reports: MANAMA, BAHRAIN - Saudi Arabia said Sunday that it stands ready "with all its capabilities" to shore up Bahrain's ruling royal family if a standoff with the Shiite-led opposition is not resolved soon, underscoring …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

20 Dead In Afghanistan Suicide Bombine

20 Dead In Afghan Suicide Bombing The New York Times reports: KABUL, Afghanistan — Police officials said at least 20 people were killed on Monday when a suicide bomber detonated his explosives at a government office in northern Afghanistan . The death toll was expected to rise. …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

EU To Support Arab Revolutions

EU to Support Arab Revolutions The New York Times reports: BRUSSELS — Slow to react to uprisings in the Arab world and compromised by ties to aged, autocratic rulers, the European Union is now promising full support for democratic reform in Egypt and Tunisia and says it will …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Aide Claims Palin Broke Election Law

Aide Claims Palin Broke Election Law Anchorage Daily News reports : A leaked manuscript by one of Sarah Palin's closest aides from her time as governor charges that Palin broke state election law in her 2006 gubernatorial campaign and was consumed by petty grievances up until …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

North Korea Reportedly Preparing Nuclear Test

North Korea Reportedly Plans Nuclear Test Reuters reports : (Reuters) - North Korea is digging tunnels at a site where it has launched two nuclear tests, suggesting it is preparing a third, the South's Yonhap news agency said on Sunday. Tensions rose on the divided …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

University of Arizona Establishes "Civility Institute"

U. of Arizona Establishes "Civility Institute" The New York Times reports : The University of Arizona — whose Tucson campus President Obama used for his nationwide address on civility after the shooting of Representative Gabrielle Giffords last month — will announce on …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

US Condemns Libyan Crackdown

US Condemns Libyan Crackdown Reuters reports : WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Sunday issued its strongest condemnation yet of Libya's violent crackdown on protesters, citing what it called credible reports of hundreds of deaths and injuries and threatening to …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

Libyan Diplomat Resigns Over Crackdown

Libyan Diplomat Resigns Over Crackdown The AFP reports : BEIJING — A senior Libyan diplomat posted in China has resigned and called on the army to intervene in the bloody uprising against leader Moamer Kadhafi, the Al-Jazeera news network reported Monday. The diplomat, …

Written by FrumForum News on Monday February 21, 2011

On Presidents' Day: Lincoln is King

This Presidents' Day, F F asked freshman GOP members which president they admired most, and just to make it interesting: we didn't let them vote for Reagan. On Presidents' Day, Americans take a day to recognize the office of the presidency – and to reflect upon the country's best. Frum …

Written by Tim Mak on Monday February 21, 2011

Who's to Blame When Men Act Like Boys?

A recent column in the Wall Street Journal takes young men to task for delaying marriage in favor of the hookup culture. But aren't both genders responsible? Yesterday’s Wall Street Journal article entitled Where Have the Good Men Gone? , written by Kay S. Hymowitz, has prompted a surprisin…

Written by Rachel Ryan on Sunday February 20, 2011

Voters Didn't Ask for a Shutdown

The GOP's anti-government zeal and threats to shutdown government are the latest sign Washington misread the message from the midterm elections. One would do well to ignore most political slogans and taglines, as they are seldom meant to inform. I know, because over the years I have come up with …

Written by Les Francis on Sunday February 20, 2011

Why I'll Miss Borders

The demise of Borders Books portends good things for the economy, but the news is still sad. I don’t think I’d be where I am today, if it weren’t for Borders. I don’t think I’d be where I am today if it weren’t for Borders Books. Although I think that the chain’s demise actually portends good …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Sunday February 20, 2011