Posted on 03/03/2007 2:29:00 PM PST by MovementConservative
Conservative author Jennifer Rubin wondered this morning whether any Republican candidates would have the decency to do a little Sistah Souljah-ing here:
It is not “caving” into political correctness to distance and indeed condemn such remarks as unworthy of a political event like CPAC… Excommunication is not being suggested, just a public rebuke. By clearly stating her comments are beyond the bounds of civil discourse and her presence not a welcome addition to a mature political party, the Republicans could do themselves a world of good. How often does a party have the opportunity to display some measure of dignity, restraint and self-reflection.?
Actually, it sounds like she is suggesting excommunication. No presidental contender’s gone that far (yet), but if it’s condemnation she’s waiting for, the wait is over:
Of the major Republican candidates, only Mr. McCain did not attend [CPAC], but he denounced her remarks on Saturday morning. “The comments were wildly inappropriate,” said his spokesman, Brian Jones.
Mr. Giuliani said, “The comments were completely inappropriate and there should be no place for such name-calling in political debate.”
Kevin Madden, a spokesman for Mr. Romney, said: “It was an offensive remark. Governor Romney believes all people should be treated with dignity and respect.”
Coulter’s own reaction, per an e-mail to the Times: “C’mon, it was a joke. I would never insult gays by suggesting that they are like John Edwards. That would be mean.”
Do the denunciations mean Edwards’s site will quit referring to her as a “Republican mouthpiece” or his campaign manager, David Bonior, will stop sending out fundraising appeals like this?
John was singled out for a personal attack because the Republican establishment knows he poses the greatest threat to their power. Since they have nothing real to use against him, Coulter’s resorting to the classic right-wing strategy of riling up hate to smear a progressive champion. And the Republican attack dogs will keep playing this despicable trick as long as they think it works.
No, of course not. There is a potential silver lining here for gays, though. Says Robbie at the Malcontent: Romney has spent months wooing the Religious Right with culture warrior issues like gay rights and abortion. It certainly doesn’t take an oracle to know gay marriage will come in for yet another bit of rehashing during the 2008 campaign. Now, every single time Romney or any other Republican candidate decides to take gay issues for a good beating to curry favor with the base, at the back of the media’s and many voters’ minds will be Ann Coulter calling someone a faggot after Mitt Romney said nice things about her. Politicians like to euphemize their positions. The sanctity of marriage. Platitudes about disagreeing with gay rights but affording homosexuals in society dignity and respect. Coulter has now made those euphemizations just a little bit more untenable…
If those who support gay issues possess any political wisdom, Coulter’s message will be entwined with anti-gay political rhetoric from now until election day. “Sancitity of Marriage. Faggot. Applause.” All of a piece. Love the sin, hate the sinner? Applause for faggot. Coulter receiving choice interview spots on programming like Hannity and Colmes? Applause for faggot.
For what it’s worth, Romney did win the CPAC straw poll. Rudy came a strong second and, unlike Romney, with no big contingent of his own volunteers there cheering him on.
I denounce Giuliani, Romney, McCain.
Tweedle dum, tweedle dummer, and tweedle psycho.
No. They refer to each other as "bitch."
Actually, the liberals should be pleased. After all, Ann's just trailer park white trash of the NASCAR right, and speaks accordingly.
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....I don't want to hear about what liberals do, I don't want to aspire to act like liberals....Ann takes the low road and now alot of the attention is on her remarks and she gets what she wants....I'm not bashing her underlying political philosophy, I'm questioning her timing and tactics....and NO, I'm NOT offended....
You've got to pick your battles.
Ann is on her own. And she probably loves the attention.
I find Giuliani, Romney, and McCain's politics a lot more offensive than Anne indirectly calling Edwards some name. Nobody cares when Al Franken gets high and drunk and assaults conservative columnists at public events, which he does on a regular basis. But suddenly this is a huge scandal? The liberals on a daily basis call Bush and our military far worse names and accuse them of doing far worse things.
Practice what you preach, DemLibs! You have smeared more Republican politicians that McDonald's fries Big Macs.
Without Ann Coulter and Michelle Malkin, reading these days would be too dull to give our time to.
LOL...Well put.
Lighten up, Francis. Save this sort of moralizing for the South Park threads where it's needed.
The real tragedy is that Giuliani, Romney and McCain are the "front runners."
Well, if the republicans played by democrat rules, then they would lash back by saying, "Ah, but the important question should be '*Is* Edwards a faggot'?"
Remember that it's the seriousness of the charge that matters, not the quality of the evidence. (Justice Thomas hearing.)
I too think it was terrible that Ann declined to call Edwards a "faggot".
I also think Lenny Bruce should be disinterred and his body tarred and feathered- in a socially and politically conscious manner. Of course it should be done in an environmentally responsible way too!
....because it is a ill timed slur....some African Americans refer to each other as ni**er....and I'm sure most blacks are proud to be black....so would it be ok if Ann got up and called Obama a ni**er?....many here may think he is and feel that way....but using the slurs in that way only serve to give them ammo
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