Morning Jolt: Virtuous Phrases, Vicious Connotations

I'll be writing the Morning Jolt this week while Jim Geraghty and others are out to sea. Making the click-through worthwhile: I give some thoughts on Marc Lamont Hill; note Trump's apparent detente with Xi Jinping at the G20; and share a link to our late 41st president’s activity in World War II.

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In a speech to the United Nations last week, author and former CNN contributor Marc Lamont Hill called for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea." When it was pointed out that establishing a Palestinian nation that runs from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea would entail the annihilation of Israel and, presumably, the resettlement of millions who live there, CNN fired him. In the avalanche of commentary that's ensued, Hill's defenders and critics alike have observed that Hill is deeply educated in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. In the words of Peter Beinart, "He knows more about Israeli policy towards Palestinians than you do."

Maybe. In any case, people disagree about the ...

December 03 2018

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Virtuous Phrases, Vicious Connotations Theodore Kupfer I'll be writing the Morning Jolt this week while Jim Geraghty and others are out to sea. Making the click-through worthwhile: I give some thoughts on Marc Lamont Hill; note Trump's apparent detente with Xi Jinping at the G20; and share a link to our late 41st president’s activity in World War II. 'I Was Talking about the Prog-Rock Album!' In a speech to the United Nations last week, author and former CNN contributor Marc Lamont Hill called for a "free Palestine from the river to the sea." When it was pointed out that establishing a Palestinian nation that runs from the River Jordan to the Mediterranean Sea would entail the annihilation of Israel and, presumably, the resettlement of millions who live there, CNN fired him. In the avalanche of commentary that's ensued, Hill's defenders and critics alike have observed that Hill is deeply educated in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. In the words of Peter Beinart, "He knows more about Israeli policy towards Palestinians than you do." Maybe. In any case, people disagree about the ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Temperamental Conservatives Still Matter Graham Hillard Millions of Americans like things pretty much the way they are and intuitively distrust sudden change in any ideological direction. To Reduce Seniors' Drug Costs, Expand Medicare Advantage Chris Pope Price controls come at the expense of future medical innovation. Avenatti Optimistic about 2020 Despite Domestic-Violence Allegations Jack Crowe The anti-Trump lawyer says he remains upbeat about his chances of winning the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination despite the recent blows to his image. ADVERTISEMENT Why Bush 41, a Great President, Won Only One Term Jay Cost Between the recession and the politics of deficit reduction, Bush's reelection in 1992 was a tough prospect. The country at large was ready for a change Trump Promises Talks with Russia, China to End 'Uncontrollable Arms Race' Mairead McArdle President Trump said Monday he expects to enter negotiations with the leaders of Russia and China that would 'halt' the countries' "uncontrollable arms race." ADVERTISEMENT JOIN NRPLUS All Our Content. Fewer Ads. Members-Only Privileges. NRPLUS is everything you would associate with a digital magazine subscription, and a whole lot more ─ including up to 90% fewer on-site ads, access to our private Facebook group, full commenting privileges, and invites to our writer/editor conference calls. SAVE 30% TODAY Photo Essays Cartoons of the Day: December 3, 2018 Protests in France ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.