Morning Jolt: Vulnerable Babies Need Not Apply

Well, that was a rough day, America. I'd count on more of the same today. But with all its insanity and hoopla, it is this story by Alexandra DeSanctis, on Iceland having no room for babies with Down Syndrome, that frightens, enrages, and is most likely to result in God's wrath and fury.

And now, back to the fallout of the Charlottesville Weekend. About those other matters, here are nine suggestions of worthwhile pieces and podcasts that you will find on NRO today.

1. "Very fine people?" David French writes in The Corner that "Donald Trump Just Gave the Press Conference of the Alt-Right's Dreams."

2. Jonah Goldberg slams Conservatism's Damaging Game of Footsie with the Alt-Right.

3. Limitations of statues: Kyle Smith asks Destroying Symbols: Where Does It End? ...

August 16 2017

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Vulnerable Babies Need Not Apply Jack Fowler Well, that was a rough day, America. I'd count on more of the same today. But with all its insanity and hoopla, it is this story by Alexandra DeSanctis, on Iceland having no room for babies with Down Syndrome, that frightens, enrages, and is most likely to result in God's wrath and fury. And now, back to the fallout of the Charlottesville Weekend. About those other matters, here are nine suggestions of worthwhile pieces and podcasts that you will find on NRO today. 1. "Very fine people?" David French writes in The Corner that "Donald Trump Just Gave the Press Conference of the Alt-Right's Dreams." 2. Jonah Goldberg slams Conservatism's Damaging Game of Footsie with the Alt-Right. 3. Limitations of statues: Kyle Smith asks Destroying Symbols: Where Does It End? ... READ MORE Conservatism's Damaging Game of Footsie with the Alt-Right Jonah Goldberg Last year around this time (and the year before that), I was arguing with some of my fellow conservatives about the insanity of finding any common cause whatsoever with the so-called alt-right.... No to Coal Subsidies, No to Corporate Welfare Michael Tanner No to Coal Subsidies, No to Corporate Welfare ADVERTISEMENT Angry White Boys Kevin D. Williamson What is it these white boys are so angry about? You don't go to a protest because you're happy. You go to a protest because you are mad about something or, in my case, because it is your job.... Alabama Senate Primary Tests Trump's Clout — and McConnell's Alexandra DeSanctis How much help is an endorsement from the president? Luther Strange is about to find out. Strange, who was appointed by then-governor Robert Bentley to fill the Alabama Senate seat vacated by... Iceland Eliminates People with Down Syndrome Alexandra DeSanctis CBS News reported earlier this week that Iceland is leading the world in "eradicating Down syndrome births." One might be forgiven for assuming that Iceland has developed an innovative... The Media Mislead America about Domestic Terror Threats David French It's as predictable as the sun rising in the east and setting in the west: When there's an act of Islamic terror, some in the media will take great pains to minimize the threat. When there's an... ADVERTISEMENT How the West Won: The Neglected Story of the Triumph of Modernity Rodney Stark 'Exposes gaping holes in the prevailing narrative...Demolishes several widespread mythologies about the West's development...Stark is happy to engage in the deeply politically incorrect exercise of comparing developments in the West to that of other civilizations.' - Samuel Gregg, Crisis Magazine LEARN MORE Top Shots Mermaids of Brazil ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 215 Lexington Ave., New York, NY, 10016, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.