David Frum's Blog, page 142

Alabama Secessionist Blames Government for Closing Topless Car Wash

This would be funnier if his petition didn't have so many signatures.

President Obama is Not Impressed

Ok, Mr. President, you win.

Let's Properly Honor Canadian Icon John A. Macdonald

My National Post column honors Canada's first Prime Minister.

Frum-Shrum

Kick back this weekend and enjoy the latest version of Frum-Shrum!

Housekeeping

A few news items regarding the blog:

Reviving Progressive Conservatism

Michael Stafford misses Teddy Roosevelt Republicans.

Hackery Masquerading as Journalism

Go read John Avlon's excellent dissection of partisan journalism. Money quote:

Alan Greenspan's Terrible Fiscal Cliff Comments

Joe Weisenthal of Business Insider catches Alan Greenspan seriously (and dangerously) mischaracterizing the fiscal cliff problem.

Assume Chuck Grassley in TNR

I could have written this article from The New Republic in one sentence: Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley is a crotchety old man.

Why the GOP Lost, Part (Insert Number Here)

There's a ton of wisdom in Ramesh Ponnuru's latest at National Review.