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Don't Make Wendi Deng Murdoch Angry
I think I've decided I'd rather not be on Wendi Deng Murdoch's bad side .
Putin's Lipstick Army
After a Euro techno ode and a lingerie student calendar , female glorification of Vladimir Putin has taken on a new dimension prior to the upcoming 2012 presidential elections. In the viral Youtube video “Diana” an attractive blonde roams the streets of Moscow whilst the camera hovers back …Balancing a Budget is Easy: Cheat
I’m sympathetic–even enthusiastic–about the idea of limiting federal government spending to 18 percent of GDP as many in the GOP say they want to do. Although simply cutting “waste” won’t do it, some common sense reforms in entitlement programs combined with selected defense drawdowns could …Free Pass for Red State Dems?
Why would the GOP want to give Senate Dems in red states like Mark Pryor (Arkansas), Jon Tester (Montana), Claire McCaskill (Missouri), a free, throwaway, CYA vote on Cut, Cap, and Balance?FrumForum's Latest Look
As Noah Kristula-Green blogged earlier today, we've launched a site redesign today. The intent is to give more space and prominence to our cherished contributors. We've deleted the links to off-site news stories and will be replacing them in the coming days with a Twitter feed that brings news to …Palin Gets Rotten Tomatoes Thrown at Her
According to Rotten Tomatoes , the Sarah Palin movie received a ZERO average score among reporting film/TV critics. Meaning NO critics yet aggregated (11 majors and counting) gave it a passing grade. ("An infomercial.... director needs to go back to film school.... hagiography pure and …Crap Cluster
While News Corp's public stance is: "We're sorry," the strong message from News Corp's American employees and supporters is: "No we're not." I listened to the opening half hour of Mark Steyn substituting for Rush Limbaugh today. I normally very much enjoy Steyn's radio presence: funny, warm, not …Will Jim DeMint Filibuster Us into Default?
Wind your way past the debate on a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution, paid protesters carrying “Protect our Social Security and Medicare” placards, and sound bites from almost all talking heads. When you do, you will discover that some serious folks in Congress refuse to give up …Snowe's Challenger: Obama is Not a Christian
The most prominent Republican challenging Olympia Snowe in the Senate GOP primary in Maine says President Obama is "exercising a lot of Muslim faith" and doesn’t believe he is a Christian. Scott D’Amboise, one of two Republicans challenging Snowe, has been endorsed by several organizations whose …Today, Read David Brooks
Read David Brooks today. Then forward the column to 10 friends. That is all.Will the "No New Taxes" Pledge Cause Financial Disaster?
The Cato Institute held a debate at the Rayburn House Office Building to discuss whether the Republican Party’s “No New Taxes” pledge is an effective tool for Conservatives’ ultimate goals of shrinking the federal government and restoring fiscal responsibility to Washington. Arguing that …FrumForum Sure Looks Different Today...
Take a look at the new layout for Frum Forum ! Our hope is that the new design will help emphasize the "Forum" in Frum Forum . I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Please direct any technical issues or constructive criticism either below in the comments, or email me directly. (editor[a…Cain: I’ll Attack Iran If It "Messes With Israel"
The Washington Times reports : Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain says he would attack Iran to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons or to respond to aggression against Israel . Asked if he agreed with former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton ’s contention that the “only …
WH Rejects Linking Debt Limit To Balanced Budget
The Washington Post reports : The White House formally threatened Monday to veto a Republican measure requiring congressional approval of a balanced-budget amendment to the Constitution before the nation’s debt ceiling can be raised. House Republicans scheduled a vote Tuesday on the …
Former Gov. Roemer To Launch WH Bid Thursday
Politico reports : It’s official: Buddy Roemer will formally announce his presidential campaign Thursday from New Hampshire. While the former Louisiana governor’s campaign has not set a location for the announcement, he’s scheduled to speak at Dartmouth College that afternoon as part of …
Bond Rating Firm Threatens U.S. With Debt Downgrade
Politico reports : Another major bond rating firm on Monday reiterated its threat to downgrade the U.S. government to a B-plus rating if the debt ceiling isn’t raised by August 2 and the government defaults on its debts. The warning from Fitch Ratings comes after Moody’s and S&P warned …
Reid to Keep Senate in Session Until Debt Limit Raised
Politico reports : Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced Monday the Senate will remain in session every day – including weekends – until Congress approves an increase to the nation’s debt ceiling. “The Senate has no more important task than making sure the United States does not …
Clashes In Yemen Kill Six
Reuters reports : Fighting between government forces and opposition supporters erupted in Yemen's capital Sanaa Monday, killing six people, opposition sources said. The fighting was the first to break out in Sanaa since President Ali Abdullah Saleh flew to Saudi Arabia for treatment after …
Murdoch Scandal Whistleblower Found Dead
The Guardian reports : Sean Hoare, the former News of the World showbiz reporter who was the first named journalist to allege Andy Coulson was aware of phone hacking by his staff, has been found dead, the Guardian has learned. Hoare, who worked on the Sun and the News of the World …