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.
Too late for that my friend. The geni is out of the lamp and can't be put back.
Thats the RUB!
Buauahahahahah!
LOL! No, let ME sell the PC offset credits.
You remind me of the dweebs who believe no one should be allowed to have semiautomatic weapons because semiautomatic weapons are loud and evil-looking.
Coulter chambers her words in .50 caliber, on a belt. If it scares you, leave the room.
I denounce them too.
Political correctness is only one of the tools being used by the socialists to change (i.e. conquer) America. The Left thrives on these phony "controversies", because a transparent debate about their true agenda would leave them thoroughly rejected, possibly also ridiculed and humiliated for being so incredibly naive and ignorant. Unfortunately, following decades of government education, many who claim to be Conservative are falling for this nonsense.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRxFjf40xbI
1/2 Hour News Hour clip!!
2nd pilot intro!!
Well, it wouldn't be the first time I missed the point. Sorry if I did.
Waking up the base is what needs doing, and you are also a fine American.
With the help of the good Lord, we shall prevail, and we are just begimnning the fight.
Anne did us a favor today.
Regarding Edwards, while he may be a metrosexual it's not accurate to say he is a "faggot"(assuming faggot means gay). Using the inflammatory term draws all the attention to her and provides an opportunity for MSM whores to paint conservatives as mean and hateful.
"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.”"
Too bad Hotair can't cite where they get their information:
"C’mon it was a joke. I would never insult gays by suggesting that they are like John Edwards. That would be mean.
Did any of these guys say anything after I made the same remark about Al Gore last summer? Why not? What were they trying to say about Al Gore with their silence?"
The Horror: Coulter Jokes About Rehab For Gay Slurs | Sweetness & Light
http://www.sweetness-light.com/archive/ann-coulter-makes-a-joke-the-nation-trembles
That's real journalism there.
Just wait until they break into YOUR home, rape your wife and children, and steal your TV. Then you might become righteously angry -- as you should already be, because this is already happening.
What that means is no more Bob Neys, Duke Cunninghams, Lincoln Chafees or other pork barrel spending pols claiming to be conservatives. The reaching one's full potential means(to me)keeping government out of the people's lives and the economy so they can flourish on their own. I believe socialism and big government stops people from reaching their full potential. I was so pissed with the Hastert led House I created this new profile just to illustrate the point.
Thank you for the lesson on what conservatism is all about. I hope that, along with looking through my posting history, was fulfilling to you.
Ann Coulter has more genuine conservative props than you will EVER have, has taken more guff, and has put herself on the line numerous times. It seems to bother you that she also is a commercial success. What's that about?
I don't accept what you say as true. Ann simply has thrown red meat to those who were ready to snap it up anyhow. She is not persuasive in her speaking and in fact goes out of her way to alienate those who aren't yet as far along in their conservatism. Whatever money she has and whatever velvet ropes she is able to get past is fine with me and has no bearing on my life. I believe I am a far richer person than she will ever be though.
Did she say, "Edwards is a faggot"? Somehow I doubt it. Why can you not provide a direct quote of what she said?
ML/NJ
Yeah, you have something. Ann is always out to scald and to antagonize. That's her schtick. She attacks a beehive with a flame thrower. Always has.
But she says a lot of things that the rest of us are too pilite or too cowed to say.
"Its a RINOVIRUS"
The beginings of a new FReeperism, for sure! This his hugh!
"Its a RINOVIRUS"
The beginings of a new FReeperism, for sure! This is hugh!
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