Tag Archives: David Frum

Conservatives Condemn Romney’s ‘Gift’ Remarks

Posted on November 16, 2012 at 8:43 am by Bob Cesca

And well they should. “Romney’s theory isn’t just wrong, it’s pernicious,” wrote Daily Caller conservative columnist Matt Lewis. “Here’s hoping he finally rides off into the political sunset.” [...] Ana Navarro, a Republican strategist who helmed Hispanic outreach for John … Continue reading →

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‘The Conservative Entertainment Complex’

Posted on November 9, 2012 at 2:50 pm by Bob Cesca

David Frum has been hit-or-miss recently, but this is exactly right. The problem with the Republican leaders is that they’re cowards, not that they’re fundamentally mistaken. The real locus of the problem is the Republican activist base and the Republican … Continue reading →

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The Last Reasonable Republican

Posted on June 9, 2012 at 11:59 am by Bob Cesca

As far as conservatives go, David Frum is probably the most reasonable and rational of them all. Yes, the guy who coined the phrase “axis of evil” is now one of the only Republicans who appears to understand reality. Here … Continue reading →

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If You're Fun at Parties, You Can Do Anything

Posted on March 2, 2012 at 11:15 am by Bob Cesca

In various circles — online and on TV — I’ve noticed a peculiar phenomenon. Pat Buchanan was able to get away with his vile remarks and racist columns because he was collegial off the air and behind the scenes. He … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Morning

Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:08 am by Bob Cesca

“Better point: nobody who has ever worked with Gingrich thinks he should be president. Let’s hear from them.” David Frum on Twitter Gingrich is a terrible leader and routinely burns out in a blaze of dick-moves (both literal and figurative). … Continue reading →

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Best Analysis of Modern Conservatism Ever

Posted on November 22, 2011 at 9:05 am by Bob Cesca

As a companion to Chait’s piece, David Frum wrote what I believe to be the finest analysis of modern conservatism to be committed to print. Seriously, read it. It’s so refreshing to read an item by a Republican — a … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 20, 2010 at 7:45 pm by Bob Cesca

“That last tweet by @SarhPalinUSA sums up in 140 characters why this person should never be allowed any authority over any police force ever.” David Frum via Twitter remarking on Palin’s tweet in which she wonders if it’s illegal for … Continue reading →

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Crushing Defeat

Posted on March 22, 2010 at 4:25 pm by Bob Cesca

I never though I’d ever write this, but I agree with David Frum. Conservatives and Republicans today suffered their most crushing legislative defeat since the 1960s. They’re on the wrong side of history, and they’ve doomed themselves for the sake … Continue reading →

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Frum Is Stealing My Stuff

Posted on May 4, 2009 at 8:32 am by Bob Cesca

David Frum on Saturday: A large part of the secret of President Obama’s political success is his self-presentation as calm, judicious, and fair-minded – and his ability to depict his opponents as intemperate and extreme. You’d think by now that … Continue reading →

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