David Frum's Blog, page 16

Was Keynes a Better Economist Because He Was Gay?

Bruce Bartlett asks, counter Niall Ferguson: Did being gay make John Maynard Keynes abetter economist?

The Filibuster Cuts Both Ways

A pro-gun rights bill "failed" in the Senate today by a vote of 56 votes for to 43 against, reports Talking Points Memo's Sahil Kapur.

Pro-Amnesty Conservatives are Being Played for Fools

Libertarians, corporatist conservatives, and neoliberals are united in a push for significantly increased immigration.

Niall Ferguson Responds to the Blogospherse

Published with the permission of Niall Ferguson, this post originally appeared in the Harvard Crimson.

What This Immigration Debate is All About

As the Washington Post's Jim Tankersley points out, the controversial Heritage Foundation immigration study is really about a society where anything less than a college diploma is no longer sufficient to achieve the American Dream.

On Immigration, Praise for the Tea Party

Ted Cruz and Mike Lee, two of the standard bearers of the Tea Party movement, have introduced a series of amendments to the Senate immigration reform bill.

A Useful Tom Friedman Column

Ignore the awkward metaphors, casual humblebrags (note my emphasis below), and overly positive ending paragraph. This Tom Friedman column is important because it details the conflict point of the 21st century: water.

Religious Minorities: Wisely Skeptical of Democracy

Democracy? Not so fast, say Pakistan's religious minorities: the 4% who are non-Muslim, and the additional 10-15% who profess the Shi'ite version of Islam.

Ending the War in Syria

Don't get too excited (really, don't), but Russia and the United States are seeking to initiate peace talks between Syria's rebels and government forces. Reports the New York Times:

Here Comes the Farm Bubble

If you're buying farmland as a short to medium-term investment, you're probably about to lose a lot of money: