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A Tale of Two Heroes

Josh Brennan was critically wounded in 2007 in a Taliban ambush while on patrol with his platoon in Afghanistan. Two years later his cousin would help bring the terrorist who planned the ambush to justice. Here's an incredible story of modern war, an amazing series of coincidences; UNLESS - like …

Written by Sean Linnane on Sunday January 10, 2010

Why Were Dems Silent About Edwards Scandal?

A distinguished roster of Republicans and conservatives were willing to speak out in real time against Palin's nomination to vice president. Yet according to revelations from the newly released Game Change , none of the many Democrats who knew or suspected the truth about John Edwards were willing …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 10, 2010

Why Were Dems Silent About Edwards Scandal?

A distinguished roster of Republicans and conservatives were willing to speak out in real time against Palin's nomination to vice president. Yet according to revelations from the newly released Game Change , none of the many Democrats who knew or suspected the truth about John Edwards were willing …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 10, 2010

Why Were Dems Silent About Edwards Scandal?

A distinguished roster of Republicans and conservatives were willing to speak out in real time against Palin's nomination to vice president. Yet according to revelations from the newly released Game Change , none of the many Democrats who knew or suspected the truth about John Edwards were willing …

Written by David Frum on Sunday January 10, 2010

Transcending Disability

The stigma and prejudice associated with disability won’t disappear until society becomes accustomed to seeing people like Charles Krauthammer pursuing excellence in all fields of human endeavor. A few days ago, John Guardiano wrote an excellent tribute to Charles Krauthammer to mark his 25th …

Written by Martin Krossel on Saturday January 9, 2010

Transcending Disability

The stigma and prejudice associated with disability won’t disappear until society becomes accustomed to seeing people like Charles Krauthammer pursuing excellence in all fields of human endeavor. A few days ago, John Guardiano wrote an excellent tribute to Charles Krauthammer to mark his 25th …

Written by Martin Krossel on Saturday January 9, 2010

Transcending Disability

The stigma and prejudice associated with disability won’t disappear until society becomes accustomed to seeing people like Charles Krauthammer pursuing excellence in all fields of human endeavor. A few days ago, John Guardiano wrote an excellent tribute to Charles Krauthammer to mark his 25th …

Written by Martin Krossel on Saturday January 9, 2010

The Newest Put Down

The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with is to call it "religious." The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with -- or maybe it's not so new -- is to call it "religious." For example , "Market Fundamentalism is a quasi-religious faith that unregulated markets will somehow always …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Saturday January 9, 2010

The Newest Put Down

The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with is to call it "religious." The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with -- or maybe it's not so new -- is to call it "religious." For example , "Market Fundamentalism is a quasi-religious faith that unregulated markets will somehow always …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Saturday January 9, 2010

The Newest Put Down

The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with is to call it "religious." The newest way to slam a belief you disagree with -- or maybe it's not so new -- is to call it "religious." For example , "Market Fundamentalism is a quasi-religious faith that unregulated markets will somehow always …

Written by Andrew Gelman on Saturday January 9, 2010

Steele's 12-Step Plan for Self-Destruction

What supporters of RNC Chairman Michael Steele most expected from him is that he’d broaden the party. His new book’s 12-step plan for Republican recovery however amounts to a formula for narrowing the party into the fundraising arm of the tea party movement. Former RNC chairman Jim Nicholson …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

Steele's 12-Step Plan for Self-Destruction

What supporters of RNC Chairman Michael Steele most expected from him is that he’d broaden the party. His new book’s 12-step plan for Republican recovery however amounts to a formula for narrowing the party into the fundraising arm of the tea party movement. Former RNC chairman Jim Nicholson …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

Steele's 12-Step Plan for Self-Destruction

What supporters of RNC Chairman Michael Steele most expected from him is that he’d broaden the party. His new book’s 12-step plan for Republican recovery however amounts to a formula for narrowing the party into the fundraising arm of the tea party movement. Former RNC chairman Jim Nicholson …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

England Made Him

My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. Abdulmutallab joined University College's Islamic Society and was soon chosen president. The London Times …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

England Made Him

My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. Abdulmutallab joined University College's Islamic Society and was soon chosen president. The London Times …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

England Made Him

My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. My National Post column this weekend addresses the underwear bomber's British connection. Abdulmutallab joined University College's Islamic Society and was soon chosen president. The London Times …

Written by David Frum on Saturday January 9, 2010

Restoring Fiscal Health at the Local Level

Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local governments have it even worse. But without resorting to extreme measures, there are still a few things local governments might do to get their fiscal houses into order. Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Saturday January 9, 2010

Restoring Fiscal Health at the Local Level

Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local governments have it even worse. But without resorting to extreme measures, there are still a few things local governments might do to get their fiscal houses into order. Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Saturday January 9, 2010

Restoring Fiscal Health at the Local Level

Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local governments have it even worse. But without resorting to extreme measures, there are still a few things local governments might do to get their fiscal houses into order. Whatever long-term fiscal problems states face, most local …

Written by Eli Lehrer on Saturday January 9, 2010

Don't Blame the Filibuster

Political reformers who want to help promote more bipartisan legislation in the Senate should focus less on ending the 60 vote cloture rule and more on weakening the power of the party caucuses. Pleas for Congressional "bi-partisanship" flood the media marketplace. Esteemed columnists and think …

Written by Steve Bell on Friday January 8, 2010