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The Fat Diaries: The Holiday Road Trip Diet

For families on the road this holiday season, it seems like fast food burgers, cinnamon rolls, pizza, and fries are the only eating options. I know everyone has an opinion on TSA thing right now. Well there’s another group of holidaymakers who are also facing the gauntlet right now: the …

Written by Monica Marier on Friday November 26, 2010

Can I Rat Out My Son's Friend?

Eddie hears from a mom who's found her son's friend posting anti-Semitic and homophobic comments on Facebook. Should she let his parents know? Writing in the Globe and Mail , David Eddie hears from a parent considering ratting out her son's friend for posting anti-gay and anti-Semitic comments on …

Written by David Eddie on Friday November 26, 2010

US Preps Allies for new Wikileaks Docs

US Preps Allies for new Wikileaks Docs Salon reports : U.S. allies around the world have been briefed by American diplomats about an expected release of classified U.S. files by the WikiLeaks website that is likely to cause international embarrassment and could damage some …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Brits Blamed for Taliban Impostor

Brits Blamed for Taliban Impostor The Washington Post reports : KABUL - President Hamid Karzai's chief of staff on Thursday said that British authorities were responsible for bringing a Taliban impostor into the presidential palace and that foreigners should stay out of delicate …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

South Korea Evacuates Island Near North

South Korea Evacuates Island Near North The Christian Science Monitor reports : Yeonpyeong Island, South Korea — The idyllic life on this once-prosperous South Korean island, enriched by the plentiful fish and crabs swarming the embracing waters of the Yellow Sea, may …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Lieberman Limited in 2012 Options

Lieberman Limited in 2012 Options Politico reports : Joe Lieberman essentially has two options for 2012: Retire or become a Republican. The Connecticut senator and Democratic exile hasn't made up his mind whether to seek a fifth term, Lieberman and those close to him say. But …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Bartlett: "Starve the Beast" Still Doesn't Work

Bartlett: "Starve the Beast" Still Doesn't Work Bruce Bartlett writes : A prime reason why we have a budget deficit problem in this country is because Republicans almost universally believe in a nonsensical idea called starve the beast (STB). By this theory, the one and only …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

The UN's War on Gender

The left is pushing for ratification of the UN treaty on women's rights. The treaty though may undermine the privacy and freedoms of American women. Recently, the United States Senate held the first round of hearings on the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of …

Written by Rachel Ryan on Friday November 26, 2010

Thanksgiving with "Sean Linnane"

The blogger "Sean Linnane" happened to be in Washington over Thanksgiving and introduced the Frum family to the art of turkey deep-frying. The blogger "Sean Linnane" happened to be in Washington over Thanksgiving. He introduced the Frum family to the art of turkey deep-frying. Glad to report …

Written by David Frum on Friday November 26, 2010

York: Polls Point to Obama Defeat in 2012

York: Polls Point to Obama As a One Term President Byron York reports : We're fast approaching the halfway point in Barack Obama's term. With Nov. 2 behind him, everything the president does will be calculated to boost, or at least not harm, his chances of re-election in 2012. What's …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Krauthammer: START Treaty is Irrelevant

Krauthammer: START Treaty is Irrelevant The Washington Post reports : It's a lame-duck session. Time is running out. Unemployment is high, the economy is dangerously weak and, with five weeks to go, no one knows what tax anyone will be paying on everything from income to dividends …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Feds Find New Drug Tunnel at Border

Feds Find New Drug Tunnel at Border CNN reports : (CNN) -- U.S. authorities say they have discovered another extensive drug tunnel that stretches from a home in Tijuana, Mexico, to San Diego, California. The half-mile tunnel, discovered Thursday morning in a warehouse in the …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Lake: Mubarak Snubs Election Monitors

Lake: Mubarak Snubs Election Monitors Eli Lake reports : The Egyptian government has publicly rejected U.S. demands — and President Obama's personal request — for monitors to observe Sunday's parliamentary elections and for adherence to international standards of transparency and …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Air Force Seeks Stay of Order to Reinstate Lesbian

Air Force Seeks Stay of Order to Reinstate Lesbian Politico reports : The Air Force said Wednesday that it may still seek a stay of a judge's order requiring the reinstatement of a lesbian Air Force major discharged under the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. Major Margaret …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Bachmann: I Had a Lot to Offer Leadership

Bachmann: I Had a Lot to Offer Leadership The Huffington Post reports : Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) explained recently that there was no lasting resentment between her and other Republicans despite being passed over for a potential leadership position as the GOP Conference …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

N. Korea: Crises Now at "Brink of War"

N. Korea: Crises Now at "Brink of War" BBC reports : North Korea has warned that the impending joint military exercises by the South and the US are pushing the region to "the brink of war". A group of naval ships, led by a nuclear-powered US aircraft carrier, is heading to …

Written by FrumForum News on Friday November 26, 2010

Why Reid’s DREAM Act is More Like a Nightmare

Sen. Reid is pushing for a vote on the DREAM Act, which would provide amnesty for illegal aliens. The bill though will only lead to more illegal immigration. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is pushing for a vote on the DREAM Act, which would provide amnesty for illegal aliens. However, as my …

Written by David Frum on Friday November 26, 2010

Turkish PM: “We Call a Killer”… Mr. Killer

This week, Turkish PM Recep Erdogan eagerly denounced Israel (again). But as for Hezbollah's murder of Rafiq Hariri, Erdogan is willing to look the other way. On a visit to Lebanon, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan denounced Israel (again). Turkey's prime minister called on Israel to …

Written by David Frum on Thursday November 25, 2010

A Thanksgiving Thank You

It's often said that modern media only has room for the extremes of opinion. Every day, this site tries to disprove that view. On this day of Thanksgiving, I'd like to express my thanks to the contributors, supporters, friends, and readers to and of this site. Over 18 months, you have proven …

Written by David Frum on Thursday November 25, 2010

U.S. Dropping Color Coded Terror Alerts

U.S. Dropping Color Coded Alerts The NY Times reports: There goes another punch line. The Department of Homeland Security is planning to get rid of the color-coded terrorism alert system. Known officially as the Homeland Security Advisory System, the five-color scheme was …

Written by FrumForum News on Thursday November 25, 2010