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.
Big deal. My dad was a Marine and wounded at Palau and his brother was killed at Normandy. That has nothing to do with any of this.
The only difference between Coulter and the grown ups here is maturity. Rino? Sounds like name calling.
I hope everyone realizes that if they engage in blanket condeminations of Old Testament law that they are supporting incest. The New Testament is silent on such issues. The fact is, people like to pick and chose their OT moral rules and in America's modern media driving culture, it's PC to be a homocoddler. It's unfortunate that a minority of freepers have fallen victim to this disease.
And to think I'd actually considered voting for Romney. I expected this from 'Tootsie' Guiliani and that back-stabber McCain but not Romney. Not an ounce of testosterone among the big three.
"Giuliani, Romney, McCain camps denounce Coulter’s attack on Edwards"
What a bunch of faggots.
"But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat. "
Ann is setting up the MSM, and the "Republicans" are falling for it. Sheesh.
These guys are sick. Conservatives continue to take this vague "high-road" and are losing the debate.
Coulter gives back what Maher, Stewart and 99% of the liberal commentators give out everyday.
And Malkin has a LOT of nerve trying to act all high and mighty
Link?
TY FRiend!
[quote]Good post!
As for the 3 f them, I denounce their denouncment, since they took what she said, as did many other, completely out of context. Thus they lack the intellegence to call themselves Republican. She was making a statement with regard to people going to rehab to "correct a problem called homophobia" NOT calling anyone, anything.[/quote]
exactly, why are so many people misreading her comments and jumping on her case?
I'm surprised at the attacks on someone like Coulter who has done more to expose liberalism for the scam that it is than many "conservative commentators"
Anne has shown us that they are not, through their denunciation of her
She is soooooooo sly.
They beat up on a sistah
.........a true blue Republican who has taken so many hits for the movement, that one would think she would appear more like a fem version of Rocky.
Good one Anne. Count Meternich had nothin on you girl.
What, you're ignoring Jesus' simple commandments? Don't say that you weren't warned.
I hereby denounce you. Go away! I'm a conservative also but seem to have balls.
No, but hate is what you and the Muslims are doing. If you believe that this is hate, and hate is wrong, then why are you retaliating with a hate of your own kind?
Your pathology has been amusing, but it's time to end this discussion. Have fun.
No surprise...they're jumping like frogs in a hailstorm...all over this thread.
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