David Frum's Blog, page 168

A Dying Star

The universe is a beautiful and terrifying place.

Did Depression Keep Your Ancestors Alive?

I know it sounds like a classic #slatepitch, but this article in the Atlantic is pretty fascinating.

Does Venezuelan Political Rhetoric Remind You of Anything?

Francisco Toro describes an increasingly possible defeat for Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez.

Front Page of the Day

Battleship reference, endearing nickname, perfect meme picture. Well done, New York Post.

Two Centrists on Stage Last Night

Romney's hard tack to the center may have come as a shock to many, but Daniel McCarthy argues it's part of a larger trend between two converging parties:

Proustblogging: It's in Style!

You read it first on the Frum Beast blog:

Will Turkey and Syria Go to War?

Doubtful, says the ever insightful Michael Koplow:

Obama Should Have Spent More Time in Court, Ctd.

A long time reader (and Obama supporter) disagrees with last evening's labeling of Obama as a "terrible debater."

Why is Iran's Currency Collapsing Now?

Daniel Cloud is a founding partner of two hedge funds who manages also to find time to teach philosophy at Princeton. He is a shrewd observer of international markets. I asked him why he thought the Iranian currency was collapsing now. His answer is surprising - but highly convincing.

Why Obama Lost

Mitt Romney dominated and Barack Obama stumbled in Denver Wednesday night. What went right for Romney and wrong for the president? These things: