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Wehner Dismantles Beinart's Argument

Peter Wehner has identified a critical flaw in Peter Beinart's new book about American foreign policy. It is an error over when Charles Krauthammer gave a speech that Beinart criticizes: Beinart didn’t like “The Unipolar Moment” and wrote this: It was no coincidence that Krauthammer …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Thursday June 17, 2010

Mr. Djou Goes to Washington

FF Exclusive: Republican Charles Djou’s victory in Hawaii’s 1st congressional district stunned political watchers. Djou spoke with FrumForum about his November reelection bid and his efforts to raise the Republican Party’s profile in Hawaii This week Frum Forum sat down for an exclusive …

Written by Tim Mak on Thursday June 17, 2010

The Coming Double Dip Recession

With record setting deficits and debt running deep into the trillions, President Obama’s deferred tax rate increases could spell trouble for the U.S. economy in 2011. The other day Arthur Laffer (originator of the principle that lowering taxes increases tax revenues), had a disquieting article …

Written by Peter Worthington on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Bawer: Will the Norwegians Arrest Me?

Bruce Bawer, a noted writer and critic of Islam in Europe, has come under scrutiny from the Norwegian government for his writing, raising questions about the acceptance of free speech in Norway: And that’s it. To sum up, two members of the NBCC think I’m a racist; I hold certain views …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

You Read it First at FrumForum

The Obama administration is considering cutting the tax break for mortgages, a move predicted here at FrumForum. The popular tax break for mortgage interest, once considered untouchable, is falling under the scrutiny of policymakers and economic experts seeking ways to close huge deficits. …

Written by David Frum on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Angle Gave Lip-Service to Armed Insurrection

The Plum Line has uncovered the recording of a radio interview where Sharron Angle gave lip-service to the idea that Americans will need to use their "Second Amendment Rights" if the government continues along its "tyrannical" path: You know, our Founding Fathers, they put that Second …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Rand Paul's Campaign Manager Used to Slam "Bailout Balls"

In an ironic development, the Kentucky politics blog, Barefoot and Progressive has uncovered the snarky and sarcastic tweets of Rand Paul's campaign manager. He derided and criticized "Bailout Balls" back when his opponent was having DC fundraisers. The blog makes a point to mock Rand Paul's own …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

BP Sets Up $20 Billion Claims Fund

Politico has announced that BP will set aside $20 billion to set up a fund for individuals who have lost income due to the Gulf oil leak: BP has agreed to finance a $20 billion escrow fund to pay claims to people who lost income in the Gulf Coast oil spill, an administration source tells …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Angle: Criticizing Scientology is a "Slippery Slope"

In an interview with National Review , Sharron Anlge was asked about her support for a Scientology inspired prison policy. She gave an answer which seemed to justify Scientology's existence as a religion: “First, the disclaimer. I’m not a Scientologist,” she says. But she says the attacks …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Pawlenty sets up PACs in Iowa and New Hampshire

In a clear set-up for a 2012 Presidential run, Governor Tim Pawlenty has set ups PACs in both Iowa and New Hampshire: Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty (R) has established political action committees in Iowa and New Hampshire -- two key states in the 2012 presidential race. The move is sure …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Sharron Angle used to be a Democrat

The AP reports that in addition to being a member of the Independent American Party, Sharron Angle has also been a Democrat: WASHINGTON — Nevada Senate nominee Sharron Angle, a tea party favorite who describes herself as a conservative's conservative, left the Republican Party at the height …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Gulf Still Waiting for Obama to Deliver

Obama’s “Green Energy” speech Tuesday evening was widely panned across the ideological spectrum, raising further doubts that the President has an effective plan for handling the Gulf oil spill. Obama’s “Green Energy” speech Tuesday evening has been widely panned across the ideological spectrum, …

Written by John Guardiano on Wednesday June 16, 2010

How Rand Paul and Sharron Angle are Connected

AlterNet reports that Senate candidates Sharron Angle and Rand Paul actually have ties that connect them through the little known Constitution Party, which seems to be the umbrella organization for groups such as the "Independent American Party": But when it comes to Constitution Party …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Are North Korea's "Fans" Chinese?

Despite rumors and speculation that the North Korean fans at the World Cup are actually Chinese plants, the LA Times reports that the people they interviewed were Korean: China's state-run news agency has reported that North Korea had offered tickets to sporting officials and tour agencies …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Cameron Issues Apology for Bloody Sunday Killings

David Cameron has apologized for one of the bloodiest days in Northern Ireland's history: Thirteen marchers were shot dead on 30 January 1972 in Londonderry when British paratroopers opened fire on crowds at a civil rights demonstration. Fourteen others were wounded, one later died. The …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Mandate Repeal Vote Fails

An attempt to repeal the individual mandate of the health care bill has failed in the House of Representatives: A Republican effort to repeal the individual mandate in the Democrats’ health care overhaul failed Tuesday afternoon on a largely partisan vote. Rep. Dave Camp of Michigan, the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Government Increases Oil Leak Estimates

The government has increased its estimates of how much oil is leaking into the Gulf: A government panel raised its estimate of the flow rate from BP ’s damaged well yet again on Tuesday, declaring that as much as 60, 000 barrels a day could be gushing into the Gulf of Mexico. That is …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Rep. Cao Recommends Suicide for BP Executives

During a Congressional hearing, Rep. Joseph Cao got very explicit when making suggestions to BP's executives for how they should respond to the public outrage over the oil leak: “Mr. Stearns asked Mr. McKay to resign,” Cao said, referring to Rep. Cliff Stearns. “Well, in the Asian culture we …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Obama Appoints New Head of Mineral Management Service

Obama has announced who will take over the beleaguered leadership of the Mineral Management Service: President Barack Obama announced Tuesday that Michael R. Bromwich, a Washington lawyer who served in the Clinton Justice Department, would lead the sweeping overhaul of the beleaguered …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010

Obama's Speech Lacks Specific Plan

Politico notes that President Obama's address on the BP oil spill lacked details about what sort of energy legislation he hoped to receive from Congress: “The consequences of our inaction are now in plain sight,” Obama said in the first Oval Office address of his presidency. “The tragedy …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Wednesday June 16, 2010