David Frum's Blog, page 85

The American Press Doesn't Get Israel

John Tabin for the Daily Download:

North Korea Tests a Nuke - Again

Do the North Korean nuclear tests imply that the united Korea of the future will be a nuclear weapons state?

The GOP Needs a Hamiltonian Agenda

The GOP doesn't need modernization - it needs Alexander Hamilton:

Rethinking the Battle of Hoth

If you're a Star Wars fan, this is well worth a few minutes of your time.

Pope Benedict XVI Resigns

Pope Benedict XVI will be resigning later this month. His resignation marks the first since Gregory XII in 1415. Via Vatican Radio, here is the full text of his announcement.

France's Communists Sell Out

You know who else is into rebranding?

Les Militaribles

Enjoy this South Korean Air Force parody of Les Miserables. So, so good.

Rethinking World War II

Nearly 65 years after the fact, David Frum says it's amazing how much of what we think we know about Britain's 'finest' hour is just plumb wrong.

Canada Meets Snowstorm Nemo

Canada in the storm: this is the entrance to Highway 401, Ontario's busiest, at McCowan Road in northeastern Toronto, mid-day Friday.

Should Canada Strip Terrorists of Dual Citizenship?

Canada is considering removing citizenship to dual nationals who commit acts of terrorism. In the National Post, Andrew Coyne (@acoyne) defends the idea: