David Frum: My Farewell Interview with Marketplace (point/counter-point with Bob Reich )

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My Farewell Interview with Marketplace

RYSSDAL: So why this move? Why is this no longer a good fit for you?

FRUM: Well, we’ve been doing a point/counter-point here between me and Bob Reich for a couple of years. And it’s been a lot of fun. I’ve certainly learned a lot from it. But I think that there’s a kind of expectation that when you do it that you represent the broad point of view of your half of the political spectrum. And although I consider myself a conservative and a Republican, and I think that the right-hand side of the spectrum has the better answers for the long-term growth of economy — low taxes, restrained government, less regulation — it’s pretty clear that facing the immediate crisis — very intense crisis — I’m just not representing the view of most people who call themselves Republicans and conservatives these days.

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http://www.frumforum.com/my-farewell-interview-with-marketplace#more-105228

[chollybocker]

1. Geez, how long does it take for this guy to jump ship?

He's quit the GOP more than Cher's had retirement tours.

Just come over to the dark side already, David. Then, stfu.

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2. No kidding. First National Review and then AEI.

[chollybocker]

4. The constant hand-wringing is driving me fucking nuts.

David may eventually find a good home at GOProud. When he's ready, of course. ;)

[mod mom]

3. good riddance. I always pushed CD whenever that asshole came on anyhow.