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.
P.S. I'm a long time freeper, but I can only take it so much. The smell of Rinos is too much for me. Knowing there are still Americans like you helps though. Thanks.
Ronald Reagan dealt with a loyal opposition, a luxury we don't have today. In any case, he's gone and there won't be another any time soon. But we do have a few designated hitters, and we would be fools to force them to bunt when they step up to the plate.
BTW, how's that "new tone" thing of Dubya's working out? Everybody in Washington been all friendly and bipartisan the last few years have they?
Actually on a lot of streets he'd be cruised...apropos of continuing discussion...
No RINO is not name calling, it is a term which has political and historical accuracy, which the liberals of the Republican party detest, for good reason, because it puts the accountability for that wrongdoing right at the ballot box. And Oooooooohhhhh no. They do not want that.
But we gonna make sure they get it.
As sad as that is...it is the truth.
I never want anyone that I would vote for give up his/her integrity...however, I also think that being played by the dems and MSM is foolhardy...and will make a loser out of someone.
You can get the email address at her site.
LOL.
Ah aim tah please!
Anne Coulter is passing out innoculations.
OOOOOOooh stick it to me Anne!
LOL.
****We are in a war of ideas as well as a few others.***
Exactly my point - a war of ideas doesn't need Ann Coulter's acerbic nonsense.
We don't need to emulate the hatred of the left. I am exposed to that hatred every day - but that doesn't mean I return it in kind.
If you want to do that - please do - but don't include me.
Ann Coulter is smart enough to win with her ideas, she doesn't need to stoop to win.
And neither do we.
What the fark is Howard Dean whining about then? They've already denounced her. Good luck getting his people to "denounce" all the nutballs in his party.
btt
Man , what a wake up that was. Sodomites are not healthy people, they are an abomination.
So I saw the body and mind rot also , many times over.And all that kept me away from it and giving into the insidousness of it, were my conservative values. I thanked my father for them and said that they saved my life.
He smiled softly and said, " Thats what fathers are for. Sometimes you do not know what we do for you until years later. In my case I didn't know until after my dad died. Son you got one up on me!"
If you have it WILL get you dead!
Hey, lighten up. This is nothing compared to what Edward's staffers said against Catholics.
Oh. Sorry. but still, maybe we should be more concerned about the opposition, and less about our allies, whether fellow freepers or Ann Coulter.
You're the only one who connected what should have been obvious dots. Makes me wonder if some Freepers actually read the articles on the forum. Or at least enough articles to stay reasonably informed.
Coulter is an excellent writer with a sharp wit. No need for the constant hand wringing ever time the MSM calls for an apology.
Nah! The history of American electioneering is that VITRIOL ignites and fuels the interest of the electorate.
And its good to not only debate the points, but also to demean,ridicule, poltroon, and vivisect the opposition, with wit.
And the party that does the best job at it will win. The Dems have a long head start on this.
And we need to catch up , FAST!
I didn't denounce Goldberg. I considered the source. Sorry you feel obliged to be the moral arbiter of speech--must be a burden. As for making assumptions in ignorance and then using them to insult someone, all the while posturing in sanctimony--if you want hypocrisy look in the mirror.
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