David Frum's Blog, page 163

Updated: Obama Flack Stephanie Cutter Says Libyan Consulate Murders Only an Issue "Because of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan"

Libya just went from an issue to the the issue of tonight's debate, and the president has a spokeswoman to fire.

David Brooks Defends the Ryan Plan

From the New York Times :

Profiles in Taliban Barbarism, Ctd.

Former First Lady Laura Bush in the Washington Post.

Will Syria and Turkey Go to War?

Koplow writes that Wright is wrong to assume the odds of Syria and Turkey going to war are as high as "50/50." Citing a post in The National Interest, Koplow discusses how even if Turkey were intent on fighting Syria, they would be hard pressed to execute such combat. Instead, they are relying on a hard bluff in the hope that it will suffice to placate internal critics and appear strong on the international scene.

Back Away From the Pleats!

Just when I stocked up on flat front pants, the style Gods try to change course. It's a scam, I'm telling you.

Not a Witch and Not a Senator, but Christine O'Donnell Wants to be a Rap Mogul

H/T Mike Stafford, a former local Republican Party officer in Delaware who has since left the party.

Never Too Young, Apparently

Young Sonny Rees is already a local legend.

Is the Etch-a-Mitt Working?

Seems like it might be.

Why is David Siegel so Mad?

A second thought about David Siegel, the time-share magnate who warned his employees of job losses if Barack Obama is re-elected.

Should America Return to a Gold Standard?

Not unless a host of conditions can be met, says AEI scholar John Makin. I've emphasized a line in the quote that explains why.