Giuliani, Romney, McCain camps denounce Coulter’s attack on Edwards

Hotair ^ | 5:12 pm on March 3, 2007

[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.

[farmer18th]

Nailed it.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

So, how does it happen? Does nature hate black people too? Nature does not care... Nature does not ask permission...

[farmer18th]

Keep your anti-Jew sentiments to yourself, sir. You hate the Jews and their law, and you hate the preaching of Jesus, and, in truth, you hate the truth itself.

[Basheva]

How rude you are - deal with ideas - don't slander.

I can see why Coulter turns you on.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

This is a family-friendly forum and keep your verbal trash off it.

You defend the sex perverts... maybe you should go...

[LtdGovt]

Then why are you defending sodomites

I'm not defending them, I'm attacking you for pretending to be God. And for holding other people to other measures than yourself. You did not answer whether you hold yourself to the two non-ceremonial Old Testament laws.

who can never have a family

Don't care. It's a private matter.

and who spread disease that kill innocent children?

How would an innocent child get infected? Through childbirth? In that case, either the mother or the father are to blame. But we already know that your animosity against these poor people is personal and has nothing to do with either the Old Testament or disease, don't we?

[LtdGovt]

Nature does not care... Nature does not ask permission...

And Nature does not act.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

I think: you can't sexualize human dung and not pay a penalty for it.

A rabbi friend of mine says it is not Kosher to take other people's bodily fluids into your mouth...

[Basheva]

The point is - my point is.....I don't like Ann Coulter.

I don't have to like Ann Coulter.

I share her political philosophy - I don't have to share her methods.

That's it. I don't have to agree with you. You don't have to agree with me.

And I still don't like Ann Coulter or her rhetoric.

Say what you will - I don't like here.

There - is that plain?

(and I made my point without insulting you - see if you can do the same kindness to me)

The last word is yours...............

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

Nature has no need to act, the environmental triggers are built in...

[LtdGovt]

Nature has no need to act, the environmental triggers are built in...

Then tell me about the 'environmental triggers'. Oh, and provide evidence, too. Mere assertions don't prove anything.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

But we already know that your animosity against these poor people is personal and has nothing to do with either the Old Testament or disease, don't we?

I am an atheist. Ask a rabbi about the FIRST Testament...

Nature does not care about your objections. People will continue to die because perverts like you will do nothing to stop the cause of infection...

[LtdGovt]

People will continue to die because perverts like you will do nothing to stop the cause of infection...

Did you just call me a pervert? Such gall for a person who says something like this (warning: children, don't click this!)

[NutCrackerBoy]

Much homosexualist activism is harmful in my opinion, and should be forcefully resisted. The unbridled promiscuous sex of many, many gay men in the AIDS era, while ignoring fundamental anti-epidemic practices, is inexcusable. Excuse it is exactly what many, many activists have done - also inexcusable.

Personally, I am libertarian about the matter. Certainly I don't condemn homosexuals for their sexual orientation, or for being responsibly active sexually.

Now, what about the view of homosexuality as a sin. I do not think this way, but I emphatically do not condemn those who hold that view. But I think a subset becomes offensive when they vent their dislike.

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

But I think a subset becomes offensive when they vent their dislike.

So, now we have some sort of right to not be offended?

Nature does not require human permission... Filth spreading disease is a threat to the healthy...

[Sir Francis Dashwood]

(warning: children, don't click this!)

Warning: children, liars will also hide the truth from you...

[MovementConservative]

I got the big pitcher so all you geniuses could have your daily dose.

[tioga]

Ann Coulter told some great one-liners the year I attended CPAC, only a buffoon like Edwards would make a big deal out of it. The mere fact that the top the pubbie candidates took the bait as well shows what chumps they are as well. Lighten up folks.....no one was even writing stories about edwards campaign till Ann included him on her joke list. This is NOT serious it was a JOKE........

[farmer18th]

It would seem establishment conservatives took their Kool Aid sometime before the last election, didn't they?

"Here, drink this seeker-friendly bi-partisan juice. It will put you and the electorate to sleep."

[NutCrackerBoy]

But I think a subset becomes offensive when they vent their dislike. -NutCrackerBoy

So, now we have some sort of right to not be offended?

No, but I have the right to express my opinion that something is offensive.

Nature does not require human permission... Filth spreading disease is a threat to the healthy...

I don't know what you mean about permission, but I thought I already made it clear that I agree. Spreading disease irresponsibly, as many homosexuals have in the AIDS era, and not only then, is beyond reprehensible. But my statement is a blanket condemnation of neither homosexuals nor their sexual acts.