David Frum's Blog, page 12

Belize Destroys Its Own History

A 2,300 year old temple in Belize is being destroyed so its limestone bricks can be used for raw material in road construction, reports CNN:

Why the IRS Scandal Matters

I think Josh Marshall has this figured out quite nicely:

If a Windmill Kills an Eagle, Does the Government Make a Sound?

If an eagle dies because of a power line or in any way related to oil production, huge fines are on the way, but the same can't be said when an eagle is killed by a windmill.

Ronald Reagan Makes BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed's Benny Johnson compiles 31 examples of the former President living a YOLO lifestyle. My favorite:

How to Deal With Trolls

Eli Lake offers up some tips on responding to trolls:

The Robots Are Coming!

Kevin Drum writes for Mother Jones that we'll be in a robot paradise by 2040:

Don't Forget the Farm Bill

Bees aren't exactly at the top of my priorities for the farm bill, but this POLITICO story on efforts to help the dwindling species is quite fascinating.

Peter Worthington: Cliff Diver

This story of Peter Worthington's surfaced in my memory this morning, I first heard it years ago.

Premiums for Young Men Will Soar Under Obamacare

Sorry, fellow young men, but your health insurance is about to get significantly more expensive. CNN reports:

Peter Worthington's Self Obituary

As promised, here is a link to Peter Worthington's self written obituary, published in today's Toronto Sun.