David Frum's Blog, page 174

Sweden, Peaceful No Longer

Early Friday morning, a bomb blast struck the Jewish community center in Malmo.

Why the Bashing on the Baltics, Dr. Krugman?

Paul Krugman has an odd thing against the Baltic states and their decision to use austerity post-recession.

Gangnam Style, Ctd.

Robert Kelly, who ordinarily writes the Asian Security Blog, comes down from the academic stoop to enlighten us on Korean Pop music.

When the GOP Lost Touch with Conservation

Steve Chapman's obituary for (Republican) Russell Train mourns the GOP's dismissal of environmentalism:

Bibi Kills It... And Then Pulls Out Charts

Some quotes from the Prime Minister that will be hard to forget. (Mitt Romney should seriously consider hiring Netanyahu's speechwriter.) Note: These quotes are not sequential.

Obama's Economy Isn't Working

The first few paragraphs of this New York Times article paint an ugly portrait:

Prime Minister Netanyahu to Address UN General Assembly Today

Some resources for today's much-anticipated speech from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is expected to speak around 12:45 pm.

Getting Drunk, No Matter What

Mrs. Frum hates to say I told you so, but butt-chugging is no way to enjoy an adult beverage.

Fat Boys Can't Win Wars, Ctd.

CNN's Jacque Wilson reports on what obesity means for our nation's security, a subject David discussed on September 14.

Some People Have Too Much Disposable Income

Not all Americans have sunk in economic depression. Some still have more money than they know what to do with. And those Americans spend it on … Halloween costumes for dogs.