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Did Washington Push Banks to Make Bad Loans?

Conservatives claim the fundamental cause of the financial crisis was excess lending to poor people. But does this view hold up in the crisis panel report? Let’s face it: You won’t read every page of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report. But Frum Forum will, over the next days. So …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 30, 2011

Fox Geezer Syndrome

Over the past few years, my friends and I have noticed a troubling trend: if our parents are home all day watching Fox News, they become impossible to talk politics with. Conor Friedersdorf remembers what a pain it was to live with a liberal roommate who watched Keith Olbermann every night , and …

Written by Richmond Ramsey on Sunday January 30, 2011

In Praise of Ben Wedeman's Reporting

CNN's Ben Wedeman reporting on Egypt has been excellent. He refuses to detach himself from the situation on the ground. All of us owe the journalists now on the ground in Egypt a sincere debt of gratitude for their excellent reporting in a difficult and tense situation. We especially should …

Written by John Guardiano on Sunday January 30, 2011

Egyptian Army Seizes Cairo Museum

Egyptian Army Seizes Cairo Museum The Christian Science Monitor reports : The Egyptian army secured Cairo's famed antiquities museum early Saturday, protecting thousands of priceless artifacts, including the gold mask of King Tutankhamun, from looters. The greatest threat to the …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday January 30, 2011

Thousands of Americans Stranded in Egypt

Thousands of Americans Stranded in Egypt The New York Times reports : Sharon Romey, who lives on a ranch in South Dakota, cannot help but worry about her son, Kade Klippenstein, a college freshman, who is stuck in Cairo. But even as images of violent protests flash across …

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday January 30, 2011

Watch: GOP Rep Denies Evolution on TV

Watch: GOP Rep Denies Evolution Courtesy of DailyKos TV :

Written by FrumForum News on Sunday January 30, 2011

Mubarak Picks Intel Chief for Veep

Mubarak Picks Intel Chief for Veep The AP reports: With protests raging, Egypt's president named his intelligence chief as his first-ever vice president on Saturday, setting the stage for a successor as chaos engulfed the capital. Soldiers stood by - a few even joining the …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Police Shoot 17 Dead in Egypt

Police Shoot 17 Dead in Egypt Reuters reports: Egyptian police shot dead 17 people trying to attack two police stations on Saturday in Beni Suef governorate, south of Cairo, witnesses and medical sources said. Twelve of those shot were attempting to attack a police station in …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Broun Stands by 'Socialist' Tweet

Broun Stands by 'Socialist' Tweet Politico reports: Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) stands by his post-State of the Union tweet in which he accused President Barack Obama of believing in “socialism.” “Mr. Obama believes in a big central government where the federal government controls …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Dubya Won't Stump for GOP

Dubya Won't Stump for GOP Politico reports: Former President George W. Bush has no plans to campaign for fellow Republicans and plans to steer clear of becoming entangled in political debate. “I don’t want to go out and campaign for candidates, ” he said in an interview with …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Giffords' Husband Faces Shuttle Decision

Giffords' Husband Faces Shuttle Flight Decision The New York Times reports: As Representative Gabrielle Giffords settles into a rehabilitation hospital in Houston, a major question remains for her husband, the astronaut Mark E. Kelly: Will he fly or not? Captain Kelly, a …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Were the Regulators Asleep on the Job?

The derivatives section of the FCIC report enters an area of controversy: did deregulation cause the crisis? Let’s face it: You won’t read every page of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report. But Frum Forum will, over the next days. So let’s proceed together, page by page, identifyin…

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 29, 2011

FrumForum Responds to Technical Requests

Frum Forum has implemented the first round of technical improvements to the site. Last December, we asked members of the Frum Forum community what changes they would want to see on the site from a technical perspective. While we are currently ironing out a few details, I am proud to …

Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Saturday January 29, 2011

Did Fannie and Freddie Get a Slap on the Wrist?

Peter Wallison's 1-person Republican dissent from the FCIC complains that the report is not tough enough on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Let’s face it: You won’t read every page of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission report. But Frum Forum will, over the next days. So let’s proceed …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 29, 2011

What's Your State Best At?

What's Your State Best At? Patrick Appel at The Daily Dish links to a visual rebuttal to the United States of Shame map: Click here for more.

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Egypt: It's the Economy, Stupid

In the last month, the Mubarak regime has not become more authoritarian. But the price of bread and cooking oil has been rising. The Tunisian ruler has fled into exile. The headquarters of Egypt's ruling party were lit on fire. The police have been withdrawn from the streets. So -- another …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 29, 2011

Egypt Uses Tear Gas "Made in USA"

Egypt Uses Tear Gas "Made in USA" ABC News reports : Egyptian riot police are firing tear gas canisters bearing the label "Made in U.S.A" against street demonstrations in Cairo, according to protesters who provided ABC News with pictures of the canisters. The protestors said …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Pawlenty PAC Spent $2.8 Million in 2010

Pawlenty PAC Spent $2.8 Million in 2010 Politico reports : Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty’s political action committee ran through most of its cash balance during the midterm election campaign, according to a financial disclosure filed Friday with the Federal Election …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Fraudulent Claims Mire BP Fund

Fraudulent Claims Mire BP Fund msnbc.com reports : NEW ORLEANS — The $20 billion fund responsible for compensating victims of BP's Gulf of Mexico oil spill has received more than 7,000 potentially fraudulent claims, many of which have been referred to the Justice Department for …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011

Loughner Trial to be Held in Tucson

Loughner Trial to be Held in Tucson BusinessWeek reports : Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) -- Court proceedings for Jared Lee Loughner, facing murder and attempted murder charges, will be moved to Tucson, Arizona, where the Jan. 8 shootings he is accused of took place, according to his …

Written by FrumForum News on Saturday January 29, 2011