NR was a dynamic intellectual publication and the soul of conservatism for two generations. Now, it's like the print version of Sean Hannity’s show.
First, they came for the paleocons ....
‘What are you talking about? NR spent years purging and smearing anyone who didn’t toe the party line.’
If you are referring to Birchers and anti-Semites, yes NR has helped cleanse the conservative movement of such trash. A brilliant column by Frum, thanks for the reminder of what a mainstream, FR type conservative he used to be. A true loss to the conservative movement. Also a useful reminder of why paleocons no longer are part of conservatism.