David Frum's Blog, page 6

The Riots in Stockholm

Immigration is always a very difficult social stress to manage. We don't make it any easier when we refuse to acknowledge those stresses. Many American commentators speak of last week's rioting in the Stockholm suburbs as some inexplicable social mystery. Yet a look at the numbers suggests that tensions between immigrants and natives should be about as surprising as snow in a Swedish winter:

For Some People, Tornadoes Are a Part of Life

As a child of Tornado Alley myself, I endorse the sentiment in this American Prospect piece by Monica Potts.

How to Be a Racing Pirate King, Ctd.

I requested proof that David does indeed drive that pirate car. Here it is:

Some Righteous Truth from Sullivan

Andrew slices and dices Greenwald:

The Benefits of Just Saying No

Every time I wish our government were more effective, I remember exactly what we're up against. Quoth James Poulos at Forbes:

A Little Birdie Tells Me

We may not see a House immigration bill until the middle of June.

Elites Against Their Own People

This Douthat riff on tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg is quite illuminating:

Mitch McConnell's Quiet Campaign

The Senate Majority Leader is laying the groundwork for the next Republican administration:

The Scouts Vote to Allow Gay Members

As of 2014, gay members will be permitted in the Boy Scouts of America:

Peter Worthington: A Life Well Lived

Below is the text of Danielle Crittenden Frum's beautiful tribute to her step-father, Peter Worthington.