Morning Jolt: The Cable-News Crowd Denounces Kanye

Making the click-through worthwhile: The talking heads choose a revealing moment to start questioning the mental health of Kanye West, the Democratic "blue wave" keeps hitting contrary currents, President Trump and "Cocaine Mitch" get another big win on judges, and some kind praise for The Three Martini Lunch podcast.

The Bold New Era of West-ern Civilization

Kanye West wasn't my cup of tea back in his "George Bush doesn't care about black people" days, nor his "comparing himself to Jesus" days, nor his "Imma let you finish, but" Taylor Swift–interrupting days. I don't really see why I should suddenly change my opinion on the guy just because he's found a Republican president he likes. I have no doubt that the budding friendship between Donald Trump and Kanye West is genuine, though: They're both egomaniacal narcissists with model wives who play the media like a fiddle, and as the saying goes, "game respects game."

What is pretty revealing is how quickly West was denounced for this ...

October 12 2018

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The Cable-News Crowd Denounces Kanye Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: The talking heads choose a revealing moment to start questioning the mental health of Kanye West, the Democratic "blue wave" keeps hitting contrary currents, President Trump and "Cocaine Mitch" get another big win on judges, and some kind praise for The Three Martini Lunch podcast. The Bold New Era of West-ern Civilization Kanye West wasn't my cup of tea back in his "George Bush doesn't care about black people" days, nor his "comparing himself to Jesus" days, nor his "Imma let you finish, but" Taylor Swift–interrupting days. I don't really see why I should suddenly change my opinion on the guy just because he's found a Republican president he likes. I have no doubt that the budding friendship between Donald Trump and Kanye West is genuine, though: They're both egomaniacal narcissists with model wives who play the media like a fiddle, and as the saying goes, "game respects game." What is pretty revealing is how quickly West was denounced for this ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Colorado State University: Avoid 'Gendered Emojis' to Be 'More Inclusive' Katherine Timpf In a social-media guide, Colorado State University has advised students to avoid 'gendered emojis' to be 'more inclusive.' American Exceptionalism—Not! First Man Falters Armond White Damien Chazelle's First Man wallows in small-minded cynicism about American accomplishment. Washington Supreme Court Strikes Down State Death-Penalty Statute Mairead McArdle In a unanimous decision Thursday, the nine-justice court struck down the state's death-penalty law as a violation of its constitution. ADVERTISEMENT The Punk and the Princess Kevin D. Williamson Today's celebrities have much to say about politics but lack concrete knowledge of the facts. Civility Is for Suckers Rich Lowry Our system of government is increasingly held in low regard on the left. A Unified Nation Must Rest on Something Real Jake Meador We long to order our lives, including our political lives, to truth. The Right can choose to acknowledge this, or they can choose to ignore it. Why the Senate Will Probably Stay Red Jay Cost The Senate seats up for election this year are unlikely to yield any net gain for the Democrats. Trump: Washington Post Columnist's Disappearance 'No Good' Mairead McArdle 'I have to find out what happened,' to Jamal Khashoggi, the president said Thursday. 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 40% TODAY Photo Essays Ship Classes of the U.S. Navy The 2018 American Music Awards 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.