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.
Yesterday on "The View", Joy Behar said that President Bush is a "liar and a murderer"...
When asked about how she can get away with that...Barbara Walters and others not calling her out...
Alan Colmes "she is a comic, it was a joke".
BUT, Ann Coulter tells a joke....and we are all supposed to shun her and wear hair shirts..
I bet Ann and NASCAR are both banned in Washington state.
You really ought to try reading the Bible--and a little history--as well. Your conservatism, and your intellect, is as shallow as a candy wrapper.
Thame, Thame , Thame, you wudge everyone, and the devil will pull you down to the pit by your nathsty ham hocks, and all we WINOs will not even pway for your thoul!!!!!
Thodomy judged is NOT pwogwessive or positive! Thodomites are not as you pwetend!
And your "midset" is too wide by a longthot!
Buahahahahahahah!
I would love to see you tell me that to my face, like I would would love to see you tell Dick Cheney to his face, he should shun his daughter. You would get your block knocked off in both cases and deservedly so.
Hah! Maybe it WAS a plot. Anne says something and they all get to show what good Rinos they really are.
This all started becuse framer the dipsh*t said Dick Cheney should shun his daughter. Do you think he should?
You're big on the "deserved" part, aren't you? For what it's worth--you and I do share a contempt for Rev. Phelps and his funeral wackos--but that's about it. You just don't know most of your facts. Real conservatives just don't go out of their way to defend fag policy wonks.
Good women have a way of doing that...
Would a spanking be better? A real conservative would have taken the dyke over his knee.
Good. Her comments were over the top and should be condemned.
I think Edwards will survive, with a lot of help from so called conservatives who will make sure that happens.
You are no different that Phelps. You are the same type of idiot that judges others.
I never knew obsessing over your appearance makes you a faggot. Guess I'm a fag, then.
And if everyone else is going to spelling out the word faggot, then spell out the word nigger. Don't be selective and PC with your slurs now.
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