David Frum's Blog, page 181

In Pakistan, it's Blasphemy if You Don't Riot

A Pakistani man has been charged with blasphemy after refusing to assist in organized protests against the controversial film, "Innocence of Muslims."

Romney, the Infrastructure President?

I'm sympathetic to Nicole Gelinas' proposal at National Review's The Corner blog.

David Frum at Toronto Library, ctd.

Here are all three parts of David's speech at the Toronto Public Library.

It's All About the Senate

Depressing news (depending on your partisanship, of course) for Republicans. The Financial Times is reporting on the increasing likelihood Democrats will retain control of the Senate.

Where's the Empty Chair, Clint?

A much more sanguine Clint Eastwood discussing politics and his personal life with Ellen DeGeneres.

Obama's Watergate?

A friend active in Republican politics for more than three decades writes:

Did Rahm Blink?

With the strike over (no contract yet, but we won't see teachers back on the streets), I'm pulling together some punditry to answer the most important question in politics: who won?

Mitt Promises to Deliver Something

Mitt Romney's op-ed in USA Today is worth a quick read. Yes, it does discuss his now famous comments on the 47%; and no, it doesn't depart from boilerplate.

Trump Watch

I follow Donald Trump on Twitter. (So you don't have to.) Most of his stuff is garbage, but when he drops a real gem, it will appear here.

Stunning News! Democratic President Obama Believes in Redistribution

The Romney campaign draws attention to its own secret oppo-research audiotape.