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46% of Unemployed Have Had No Job for Six Months

In a disturbing trend, a growing percentage of the unemployed have been without a job for almost half a year: The proportion of people jobless for six months or more has accelerated in the past year and now makes up 46 percent of the unemployed. That's the highest percentage on records dating …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Two Arrested at Kennedy Airport on Terror Charges

The New York Times reports on the arrest of two men who had intended to become terrorists: Two New Jersey men who were bound for Somalia with the stated intention of joining an Islamic extremist group to kill American troops were arrested at Kennedy International Airport late Saturday, …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Helen Thomas Dropped by Speaking Agency

Columnist Helen Thomas has been dropped by her speaking agency due to some controversial remarks she recently made about Israel: Senior White House Press Corps member Helen Thomas may have apologized for her recent on-camera remarks calling on Jews to "get the hell out of Palestine" and go …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Israel Rejects Flotilla Inquiry

Israel's Ambassador to America has announced that Israel will not allow for an international inquiry into the Gaza flotilla incident: JERUSALEM — Israel ’s ambassador to Washington said Sunday that his country would reject an international inquiry into last week’s deadly raid on a Turkish …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Why Paris Trumps Washington

Our capital city, Washington D.C., is a second-tier, second-rate city. And the country is better off for it. I disagree with Rachel Ryan . Quite simply, Paris trumps Washington, D.C. Paris is a bigger, more interesting, and more significant city than the American seat of government. And …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Sunday June 6, 2010

Ari Fleischer: Fire Helen Thomas

Former Press Secretary Ari Fleischer believes that Helen Thomas has crossed the line: But even as she was trying to walk back the remarks, calls for her firing mounted. Among the more vocal was former Bush Press Secretary Ari Fleischer, who claimed to have a close relationship with Thomas …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Inside Rand Paul's Upbrining

The New York Times has a piece on what Rand Paul learned from his father. It also contains interesting insights into his upbringing: WASHINGTON — In keeping with their position as the First Family of Libertarianism, the Pauls of Lake Jackson, Tex., did not have many rules around their …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

FrumCast with Hitchens

I sat down with Christopher Hitchens to discuss his new memoir, Hitch-22 , the end of the Empire and the state of modern Britain. I sat down with Christopher Hitchens to discuss his new memoir, Hitch-22 , the end of the Empire and the state of modern Britain. Click here to download …

Written by David Frum on Sunday June 6, 2010

Turkey: Israel Owes Turkey an Apology

Turkey's Ambassador to the United States has penned an op-ed in the Washington Post , arguing that Israel owes Turkey an apology for the Gaza flotilla incident: On May 31, we awoke to tragic news from international waters in the eastern Mediterranean. As we now know well, instead of the day …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Two Afghan Ministers Resign

The Karzai government faces new challenged with the announcement that two of its ministers have resigned: KABUL -- Afghanistan's spy chief and interior minister resigned Sunday, taking responsibility for failing to prevent an attack on a government conference held in Kabul last week. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

The Case for the Gore's Seperation

At The New Republic , Michelle Cottle argues that the Gore's recently announced separation actually makes sense: But here’s the thing: While four decades is an impressive chunk of time to spend together, it is not the lifetime it once was, when people viewed 60 as the start—or even shank—of …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Watch: Frum Debates Beinart and Mearsheimer

On TVO's The Agenda , David Frum debated Peter Beinart and John Mearsheimer over the recent Gaza flotilla incident:

Written by FrumForum Editors on Sunday June 6, 2010

Why Hamas Lost the Flotilla Fight

There are winners from the Gaza flotilla and losers. In human terms, the losses begin with the battered and injured IDF soldiers who boarded the Mavi Marmara. But there is a geopolitical scorecard too, and Hamas is a major loser. There are winners from the Gaza flotilla and losers. In human terms, …

Written by David Frum on Saturday June 5, 2010

Israel's Blockade Holds

Enforcement works. The last of the Gaza flotilla rejected a deal negotiated between Israel and Ireland to dock at Ashdod and submit there to inspection. Enforcement works. The last of the Gaza flotilla rejected a deal negotiated between Israel and Ireland to dock at Ashdod and submit there to …

Written by David Frum on Saturday June 5, 2010

Privately Owned Rockey Successfully Launches

The New York Times reports on a positive development for privately funded spaceflight: The first flight of a privately developed rocket that may eventually carry NASA astronauts to space took off Friday afternoon and reached orbit in what appeared to be a nearly flawless trip. The …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010

Rand Paul Accused of Copyright Violation

In a slightly ironic development, Rand Paul (a "defender" of private property right) is coming under minor fire for some possible copyright violations: The Canadian rock band Rush has sent a letter to Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul, saying his campaign is violating copyright laws by …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010

Maine GOP Backs Away From Tea Party

The Republican Party of Maine is distancing itself from the local Tea Party movement: A tea party tempest is losing steam in Maine, a state that prides itself on its independence and moderation. With inspiration from tea partiers, Republicans there adopted a party platform last month that …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010

46,000 Pages of Kagan Documents Released

The William J. Clinton Presidential Library has released thousands of pages of documents produced by Elena Kagan while she was serving at the White House: Elena Kagan served in two positions during the Clinton Administration. She was Associate White House Counsel from 1995 - 1996 and Deputy …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010

Darby: Why do Good Teachers Get Fired?

Seyward Darby of The New Republic asks and explores why good teachers are getting fired: He isn't alone. Last year, U.S. schools laid off 60,000 staff , double the level in 2008. This year, as states slash their budgets in response to the ongoing recession, the number will be even higher. …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010

Obama Returns to the Gulf

The Washington Examiner reports on Obama's return to the Gulf region: Dogged for being too calm in crisis, President Barack Obama unleashed frustration for all to see Friday, warning BP it had better do right by the people whose lives it has wrecked. The president's third trek to the …

Written by FrumForum Editors on Saturday June 5, 2010