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McChrystal-Gate's Real Winners & Losers

Obama’s dismissal of General Stanley A. McChrystal as the commanding general in Afghanistan is a major historical event that will reverberate for years -- in Washington, West Point, Kabul, and elsewhere around the globe. Obama’s dismissal of General Stanley A. McChrystal as the commanding general …

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Written by John Guardiano on Thursday June 24, 2010

Lake: Son of Hamas Founder Denounces Islam

Eli Lake reports that the son of a founder of Hamas has not only turned his back on the terrorist organization, he has also turned his back on the whole of Islam, describing it as the religion of a "God of hate." The son of one of the founders of Hamas is turning his back not only on the …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Rubin: McChrystal's Indiscreet Comments Were Also True

Barry Rubin writes that General McChrystal's Rolling Stone interview revealed some harsh truths about the war in Afghanistan: On its cover, Rolling Stone called him, "The Runaway General," saying he is carefully watching "the wimps in the White House." Coming from Rolling Stone , this …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

McCain Attacks "Huckster" Hayworth

In John McCain's newest television ad, the campaign attacks J.D. Hayworth for having a staring role in an infomercial that promised access to "billions" of dollars in "free" government money. The ad slams Hayworth as a "Huckster." Click here to read more.

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Who is the Real Al Gore?

Descriptions of Al Gore as a sexually domineering bully raise the question: can somebody really be a completely different person in the bedroom from the kind of person he or she is outside the bedroom? It's possible that the National Enquirer has defamed Al Gore, although I certainly would not …

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Written by David Frum on Thursday June 24, 2010

PM Harper Remembers the Bombing of Air India Flight 182

On June 23rd 1985, 329 passengers and crew aboard Air India flight 182 were killed in a bombing. Yesterday, PM Harper delivered a speech marking the 25th anniversary of Canada's worst act of terrorism. On June 23rd 1985, Air India flight 182, en route from Montreal to  London, was destroyed by …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Conrad Black Prevails at Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has thrown out the government's conviction of Conrad Black: WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The U.S. Supreme Court found fault Thursday with the federal government's high-profile convictions of Enron's Jeffrey Skilling and former media mogul Conrad Black, rejecting the government's …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Pakistani Court Convicts Americans on Terror Charges

BBC reports that a Pakistani court has convicted five Americans on terror charges. Five Americans have each been sentenced to 10 years in jail by a court in Pakistan after being found guilty of terrorism charges, prosecutors say. The five men - aged between 19 and 25 - were convicted of …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

More Drones to Patrol U.S.-Mexico Border

AFP reports that the U.S. is sending more unmanned drones to patrol the U.S.-Mexico border. The United States plans to deploy two drone aircraft along the Texas-Mexico border as part of a new effort to stem organized crime and illegal immigration, Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano said …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Aussies Dump Rudd for First Female PM

The BBC reports that Australia's Labor Party has voted out PM Kevin Rudd. Julia Gillard has been sworn in as Australia's first female prime minister after a surprise leadership vote in the ruling Labor Party ousted Kevin Rudd. Mr Rudd chose not to take part in the ballot knowing he would …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Portman's Senate Run: Stronger Than It Polls

Republicans hold high hopes for Rob Portman’s Senate candidacy in Ohio. But a recent poll showing Portman and his Democratic opponent in a dead heat has conservatives worried. Republican Rob Portman has raised an impressive amount of money for his Ohio senate run, more money than his Democratic …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday June 24, 2010

Team USA Advances to Next Round of World Cup

Team USA successfully defeated Algeria 1-0, and now gets to proceed to the next round of the World Cup: The 1-0 win over Algeria, on Landon Donovan’s goal in the first minute of added time, put the Americans into the second round of the World Cup. They will play Ghana on Saturday, in what …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

White House to Issue New Drilling Ban

The White House is not being deterred by a judge who has blocked a moratorium on off-shore drilling: US Interior Secretary Ken Salazar has said he will issue an order for a new moratorium on deep water oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico after a court blocked an earlier ban. A federal judge …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Tea Party vs. Tea Party in Florida

Travis Pillow of the Washington Independent identifies an odd "Tea Party vs. Tea Party" confrontation in Florida. One Tea Party group is accusing the other of being a fraud: Back in October, a bitter feud broke out between the Tea Party Patriots and the Tea Party Express, with the …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Senators Call for Changes to Afghanistan Civilian Team

Several senators believe that the White House must also clean up its civilian house, in addition to its military one, to be successful in Afghanistan: The resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal should lead the Obama administration to re-evaluate their civilian Afghanistan team as well, …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Rep Who Criticized Beck Loses by 42 Points

David Weigel discusses why Rep. Bob Inglis suffered a massive lose in his South Carolina Primary. He reminds his readers that Inglis was one of the few Republican politicians who publicly criticized Glenn Beck: On paper, the massive, 42-point defeat of Rep. Bob Inglis (R-S.C.) is tough to …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

GOP Rep: BP Escrow Fund Similar to Nazi Enabling Act

David Weigel of the Washington Post has posted video of GOP Rep. Louie Gohmert reading from a column that explicitly compares the BP escow fund to the 1933 Enabling Act: As Weigel explains, most members of the Republican leadership do not subscribe to this characterization of the …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Beck's Producer Attacks The Weekly Standard

In response to an article written by Matthew Continetti in the Weekly Standard , Glenn Beck's producer is attacking the magazine and pushing for a boycott: Look, we usually love The Weekly Standard. They are typically an extremely useful and important source of analysis (I think?). But, …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 24, 2010

Why the Dems May Be Celebrating in November

Inside the Beltway, many Republicans seem highly confident that their party will score a 1994-style triumph in the midterm elections. But there is little reason to count on a massive GOP rout come November. Particularly inside the Beltway, many Republicans seem highly confident that their party …

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Written by Eli Lehrer on Wednesday June 23, 2010

Jeb Bush Rips Obama For Criticizing Former President Bush

In an interview with the New York Times , former Florida governor Jeb Bush blasted President Obama for continuing to blame former President Bush for the nation's problems. For months now, Jeb Bush has been listening as President Obama blasts his older brother’s administration for the …

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Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 23, 2010