RIGHTY WRITER COULTER HURLS NASTY GIBES AT 9/11 GALS [the "Godless" counter-attack begins]

New York Post ^ | 6/7/06 | NILES LATHEM

[RonDog]

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June 7, 2006 -- WASHINGTON - Conservative rabble-rouser Ann Coulter created an uproar among 9/11 victims' families yesterday after she charged in her new book that a group of "self-obsessed" politically active widows are enjoying their husbands' deaths.

The razor-tongued blond polemicist made unflattering remarks about the high-profile widows who liked to call themselves the "Jersey girls." In Coulter's latest book, "Godless," she calls them "harpies" and the "Witches of East Brunswick."

[cartan]

I think there are many here who just don't understand Ann's acerbic sense of humor. And I think her humor permeates her writings and comments. It's a “poke-in-the-eye” style that is meant to be over-the-top, it begs comment.

Exactly. She's a polemicist. Polemic is an art form, and Ann is the greatest living polemic writer, as far as I can tell. It is a total mistery to me why so many people can't seem to appreciate the intrinsic value of any good polemic, but that's how it is, sadly.

I love it!

So do I. I really wonder if her critics don't get it intentionally, or if they really lack any taste for polemics. I guess we'll never find out.

[HairOfTheDog]

And that is what is wrong with the allegation that Breitweiser, or any of these 9-11 widow idiots, is "enjoying their husbands' deaths". It is too easy to refute as hyperbole, and it hurts everything else she says on the subject which is all true.

Exactly. And there's an element of hypocrisy always, as we have nothing but praise and adoration for those widows and victims of 9-11 who are on ~our~ side. We'd be beside ourselves with outrage about anyone who said the same about Lisa Beamer.

It just never should be said, and I don't support anyone who talks that way, nor would I expect it would convert any hearts and minds... And that is the point of political speech, always. It's not about cheering our pretty little pet harpy, it's not about the high we feel on a good blasting rant, it's about convincing people.

[Fudd Fan]

Using one's dead spouse as a prop to spew partison political rhetoric, and then hiding behind the corpse to disallow any criticism is far more disgusting than anything Coulter wrote in her book.

BINGO. Bears repeating.

[sinkspur]

You listed those who are detrimental. I say again, whom do you feel is not detrimental to conservatives?

And I said there are too many to list. It's easier to list those who need to be in cages.

[Christian4Bush]

The fact that 3000 people were killed that day, and the only ones who received media attention were the four or five who bashed Bush is telling. Were there not any relatives who agree with the Administration's policy? Weren't there any who disagreed with the President, but want tougher actions?

There was at least one relative who agreed with the President. I know there were more, but I only remember one, and that is because I listen to talk radio and post on FR - Debra Burlingame. Her brother Chip (or Chick) was one of the pilots of the plane that crashed into the Pentagon.

That we have to struggle just to remember one, proves your point.

I detest the media with a red hot loathing. Coulter called them out, and like the practice of throwing a rock into a pack of wolves, the wolf that howls is the wolf that was hit.

[Warren_Piece]

So do I. I really wonder if her critics don't get it intentionally, or if they really lack any taste for polemics. I guess we'll never find out.

It depends. For entertainment purposes, it's hard to beat polemics. Especially after a rough day at the office. Better than boxing. For pursuading soccer moms to vote conservative...eh..not so much.

[hosepipe]

[ I was anticipating the Rino, Wimp, PC attack that would come my way if I criticized Coulter's way of doing things. ]

Smart .. Would'd happened too..

Coulter says what most don't have the horsepower to say but would..
In Not not nearly so elegant a way.. Creative disgust..

[cake_crumb]

"Only these idiots (Jews, Gays & Blacks) don't have a clue!!! I guess they have strong death wishes!!!"

You forgot to add anglos to your list. Actually, "infidel" is far more accurate. Also, not all of us have a death wish and know darned well how much danger we're all in....it's getting those who HAVE the death wish to LISTEN that's so hard. I otherwise agree with (and understood) your post.

[Christian4Bush]

I should get my copy in the mail any day now!

I got my copy a day early (pre-ordered on Amazon.com), along with Super Stretch's latest, "Strategery". Can't wait for the weekend to arrive, so I can read them both.

And by the way, as a general comment, how these media ho's can get all bent out of shape at President Bush for not stopping 9-11, and not direct any venom at the former administration's lack of action (except for finding the next person from whom to receive fallatio...that's a BJ, for those in Rio Linda) in fighting terrorism...never mind...I just answered my own question.

[sinkspur]

While I'm not doing a comparison here, Christ angered quite a few Pharisees with what was seen as angry rhetoric in his day. His parables were seen as blasphemy to the opposition.

"In your face" commentary has worked on a select few for thousands of years.

If you don't want to make the comparison, then don't drag Christ into this. Coulter's "in your face" commentary is meant to pad her back pocket. She wins no converts with her rhetoric.

[hosepipe]

[ I didn't forget where I am... Maybe you forget you're not in an echo chamber, you're in public here. ]

Yeah with lots of lurkers.. that don't utter a peep..

Upon hearing (proverbially) "Whats that smell, over and over again"..
Its on your shoes is the only answer.. We have NOW the best federal givernment money can buy..

[1L]

I think the point she needs to make (and I don't know if she said this or not) is that their grief doesn't make them any more knowledgeable on national security than other people. So, if they want to join in the debate, they have to bring something intellectual to the table, otherwise, the media needs to start having other people appear on their shows with regularity.

[Christian4Bush]

I saw a replay of Ann's interview with Matt Lauer on "Today," she kicked his weenie butt. I wish Katie was still there, it would have been a great catfight.

Is there a transcript from AC's appearance with Matt Lower?

[HairOfTheDog]

There ain't nothin on my shoes :~D

[hosepipe]

[ What I am proposing is that "our side" cannot all be attack dogs. We need some "pursuaders". We need Jeffersons and Washingtons to go along with our Henrys and Paines. We need Lees to go along with our Stonewall Jacksons. We need Reagans to go along with our Goldwaters. If we work together, we would be an awesome team. You guys keep the dem attack dogs distracted, and some of "us" will inspire the rest of the nation to follow us. Let's work together and turn the country aound 'K ? ]

O.K.. { man I hate optimists, they crawl my nape }
Must go shower I feel dirty..

[sinkspur]

Ann for President! More people agree with her than don't.

And you were convinced Pat Buchanan would someday be president.

[Warren_Piece]

Also, Jesus was not neccesarily trying to "convert" the Pharisees. Contrast his behavior toward the Pharisees to his demeanor around Mary Magdeline, or the adulturous woman, or the woman at the well. In fact, Christ's behavior in contrast to the finger-wagging, spittle throwing, "stone her" crowd was what melted their hearts and made them willing to die for him. He did not tolerate sin. But he changed hearts. Then the sinners didn't tolerate sin either.

It is quite a constructive study for both Christians and conservative politicians. Billy Graham is so beloved and timeless because he's NEVER deviated from preaching the gospel of "God loves you, no matter what you've done; turn to Him and live with Him forever." He could have railed against the decay of morals, or abortion, or any other societal ills. But he kept his message simple through the decades, and advanced the kingdom of God more than any other single person in the 20th century.

[demlosers]

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

harpy One entry found for harpy. Main Entry: har·py Pronunciation: 'här-pE Function: noun Inflected Form(s): plural harpies Etymology: Latin Harpyia, from Greek 1 capitalized : a foul malign creature in Greek mythology that is part woman and part bird 2 a : a predatory person : LEECH b : a shrewish woman

[Christian4Bush]

One of the questioners asked 'when are you going to expand your act from attacking Muslims to attacking Jews, blacks, and hispanics?'

Ann's response: when they start flying planes into our buildings! Next question!

CLASSIC! This reminds me of a talk between Coulter and Jim Carrey (err, Peter Beinart), around the time that "How to talk to a Liberal" came out, and someone asked her what the purpose would be of profiling at airports (she was Middle Eastern...

and Ann said, "ummm...it would remove the fear of having my throat cut by boxcutters...it would reduce the threat of airplanes flying into buildings...must I go on? NEED I go on?"