David Frum's Blog, page 182

The Cost of Cartooning

A French satirical magazine runs some derisive cartoons of Muhammad. The last time it did so, in November, its offices were firebombed. This time, reports the New York Times:

Party's Over, Chicago Schoolchildren! Your Teachers Strike Vacation Ends Tomorrow

With apologies to Chicago's many students (who were undoubtedly having a pretty awesome extended vacation), Chicago's teachers strike will end tomorrow.

David Frum's Toronto Speech

For those who weren't able to attend David Frum's speech at Toronto's Public Library, video is below.

Full Video of Romney's 47% Comments

Mother Jones released the full video of Romney's remarks today. Stay tuned for more, but in the meantime, feel free to watch them below. (Two parts)

Reader Reactions to Randian Romney

Here are a couple reader responses to yesterday's Randian Romney post.

Right Wing to Brooks: Toe the Line!

Erick Erickson has compiled a list of conservatives who rallied to Romney's defense after yesterday's 47% revelations. While The Weekly Standard's John McCormack has pointed out that many on this list are not defending Romney, there is a tribal characteristic to the entire affair.

Obama's Success: Not Because of Welfare

Ramesh Ponnuru points out the willful blindness of partisan Republicans on Obama. While they claim he will win because he's hooked people on the welfare state, reality is a tad more complex.

Kristol Identifies Romney's 47%

Bill Kristol speaks out forcefully on the Romney gaffe:

Charles Dickens Comments on the 47%

From Hard Times (1847):

The Sinister Message Behind Romney's "Gaffe"

Part two of a response to Mitt Romney's remarks on the "47%." Read part one here.