Anne can call me a faggot any time she wants to..huba...huba..huba..
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.
Anne can call me a faggot any time she wants to..huba...huba..huba..
I'm always open to the idea that I'm being dense, it's never safe to rule that out right off the bat. In this case, either you're really new to the debate, or being exceptionally obtuse. I was merely answering what appeared to be a rhetorical question.
I would hope that no one on FR knows if Ann's barbs about Edward's sexuality are true or not. If you were asking that as a serious inquiry, then I'll leave it to other FReepers, more, ahem, experienced than I on the subject.
One toenail clipping from Ann Coulter is worth more than all the BLOVIATING from these empty shirts.
You seem like a good sort, but I'm trying to tell you that we have all been infected by essentially a post-Biblical culture. The way you deal with dangerous deviancy is to make it very hard for the deviant to operate--the same way you would with cancer cells. God called it an "abomination." He also called the "false scale" an abomination. If we demonized and shunned people who make life dangerous or dishonest, we wouldn't have nearly as many social problems. I know you see yourself as being compassionate for taking the "love the sinner" view but that only applies AFTER someone is in a truly penitant state. When they are DEMANDING that your children learn about homosexuality in their 2nd grade math class, you call them the CHILDREN OF THE DEVIL that they are.
I fail to see where Ms. Coulter has not exhibited common decency.
She has not had a meltdown on TV like Susan Estrich or Lawrence O'Donnell, who shouted down John O'Neill prior to the '04 election.
She has not called the Bush administration a bunch of "liars" and "murderers" like Joy Behar did recently.
She has not foamed at the mouth and yelled that Bush "betrayed his country" like that buffoon Al Gore did at a MoveOn event.
She has not stated that Republicans like to "hide the salami" like Howard Dean did on Chrissy Matthews show.
She did not smear our volunteer Army with a sneer, declaring them to be too stupid not to end up in Iraq like Effin' did in October of last year.
She did not refer to the Alito nomination for SCOTUS as "sloppy seconds" as did a national television news reporter did.
She did not drive Alito's wife to tears unlike the 'Rats on the Senate Juidiciary Committee did.
Politics ain't beanbag. I agree with her Jersey Girls remark in "Godless" and don't think her remark about the Breck Girl deserves all this calumny. Sorry your panties appear to be in a bunch. Perhaps we can find a fainting couch for you. 'Pod.
You think Edwards has masculinity then.
Look at those gurly men pols run away from Anne! She IS a stitch!
Now if Giuliani had said,"Gee, Edwards a faggot? I dunno, haven't slept with HIM!" That would almost make me wanna vote for him. But his lack of a gun would get in the way.
You're speaking truth, brother! 'Pod.
Allright, Romney has a lot more values than the other two clowns taking up space at "the top", but stopping there.
So what did she say about his sexuality? Will you answer that?
ML/NJ
She could raise ten thousand dollars a night for her candidate just by selling hundred dollar 2 minute dances at a formal ball event!
The Freepers Ball, come one, come ALL!
Call someone evil sometime and see what happens. He not only had edge--he had steel. There's nothing cretinous about telling the truth, and the fact is that homosexuals are well-documented public health hazard. It's a tragedy that people who justifiably demonize them get asked to undergo Soviet style think-therapy. Some of your wrath should be reserved for the cretins Anne is ridiculing.
I don't believe you do condone the lifestyle. We disagree as to tactics, and I'm merely pointing out that Western Civilization has contended with dangerous sexual deviancy by demonizing it and shunning it. Historically, that IS the Christian thing to do. Shaming someone can heal them.
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