Posted on 02/13/2007 9:01:47 PM PST by bstein80
James Fitzpatrick has a good article on this question over at Catholic Exchange...
"Would the late Russell Kirk think of Ann Coulter as a positive force in the conservative cause? It is not an easy question to answer. Kirk died in 1994, well before Coulter took center stage. Everyone knows her now. She is the willowy blonde queen of the wisecracking, populist brand of conservatism in vogue on the talk shows these days. She is also a best-selling author, with several books to her name. She once described the 9/11 widows who have become prominent critics of the war in Iraq as "broads" and "millionaires, lionized on TV and in articles about them, reveling in their status as celebrities." She added, "I've never seen people enjoying their husbands' deaths so much."
(Excerpt) Read more at theconservativerevolution.com ...
Great link for information here.:http://archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-71-1413/conflict_war/vietnam/
"At the time Vietnam was considered a friendly state by Canada (very ironic since they allowed and encouraged the business sector to manufacture and supply war materials to south Vietnam and the Canadian government itself supplied over 27 million dollars in financial aid to South Vietnam), making it illegal to serve in the U.S. armed forces.
Selective quotes are bad form, sir.
Providing supplies is not the same thing as sending troops, which is what AC sayed Canada had done.
You may have not seen evidence of a conservative movement in 2000, I sure did. GWB betrayed that movement, time and time again, and for what. Did you see any evidence of support for his big spending policies from the left. They ridiculed him, they made him the butt of their jokes and his ever leftist accomodations were met with unbridled hatred. He was and yet remains so dense that he still thinks he can gain some kind of approval from the leftist politicians and their media by further accommodations. I simply cannot understand this man but I know that he has damaged the conservative movement which without some kind of miracle will never see the presidency or a congressional majority again in my limited lifetime.
"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand and "Treason" by Ann Coulter were the two books that had the largest influence on me political wise.
I'm sure these two books are absolutely detested by the leftists in the USA.
I don't think Ann knows about Romney's past statements in 1994 when he ran for election - he believes in a woman's right to choose, in equal rights for gays and lesbians, including the right to serve as a leader in the Boy Scouts, and in affirmative action. He (Romney) even says he's more liberal than Ted Kennedy on gay rights.
Is the GOP scraping the bottom of the barrel to find politicians like this? More liberal than TED KENNEDY???
Scene: heavy wood paneled cocktail lounge, D.A. relaxing in leather wing chair, stunning blonde in sapphire evening dress.
-SNIP-
Judith: Oh come on Arthur, people love me.
Arthur: And I'm sure some people love spiders, too.
Judith: They eat flies, don't they?
Arthur: And we know what flies eat.
Judith: Very good [nod]... I just love the old joust.
Arthur: I just came here to enjoy my scotch and newspaper... alone.
Judith: Now Arthur, let's not pretend we're not on the same side of the ideological fence...
Arthur: Ideology is one thing. Hyperbole is another.
Judith: Please, all I do is make boring conservative talking points entertaining so hopefully someone actually listens to them.
Arthur: No, all you do is make people madder than a hound dog with a head cold so that along the way, they miss the message completely.
Judith: I've got four number one bestsellers, Arthur. How many does Antonin Scalia have?
Arthur: [nodding] ...and you also look better in a cocktail dress.
Judith: I'd better go... I wouldn't want your voting public to think we were actually friends.
Law & Order, Season 17
Episode: Talking Points
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This article reads like it's several months old. Still, it's been a while since the Ann-haters had a chance to spew their lies. Numerous Canadians did join the US Army and fight in Vietnam.
Is she good for Conservatism?
Answer: Yes, we need more people like her.
SoldierMedic sez: "Canada didn't send troops, people in Canada left Canada to come to the US and serve the US military. Canada itself did not commit troops."
In the CBC interview (available on youtube) the presenter, Brian McKowen, states: "nah, actually, Canada did not send troops to Vietnam."
AC: "I don't think that's right'
BM: "Canada did not send troops to Vietnam."
AC: Indochina?
Q.E.D.
You are wrong. Many Canadians served in the US forces in Vietnam. Try gathering a few facts before you post, noob.
Here's an idea, if you hate Ann Coulter so much, why don't you just stay the hell off threads about her?
You should read the book before you say anything so stupid.
This post starts off with some of Ann's best and most honest quotes....
Got to love Ann! She makes her mark and she is one of the best pundits present.
I would like to see more of her!
Creationism and Gore's Global Flatulence don't sail the same boat.
One minor point:
Ann wasn't writing about "9/11 widows" in general. The comments she made were specifically about the four "Jersey girls". In that respect, I agree with you.
The article (deliberately IMHO) obscures that fact.
In all fairness, the article did elaborate a bit by specifying that they were the ones who "have become prominent critics of the war in Iraq".
Some folks just like to split hairs and fuss for no good reason.
Sure looks like both Canada and Canadians were helpful to the U.S, after all, I got the impression that was Ann Coulter's point.
"Many Canadians served in the US forces in Vietnam"
Yes, they had to join the US Army, because Canada didn't send troops (Except for 240 to observe the cease fire)) to Vietnam. Canada proved material, not troops.
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