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.
That's pretty devious!
But I wouldn't put it past her.
They are not in this family!!!!Wonder how much time it would take to clone President Regan?
Now you're talking...
No...
she's not.
I wish MORE Conservatives had the balls, biting wit and sarcasm, and brutal honesty that Ann's got.
I've had enough of wimps, RINOs, and panty-waste goofballs in the Republican party and on TV that can't forcefully put forth and defend our CORE CONSERVATIVE positions.
So it seems. Maybe that's why some a whining about it. The contrast is telling.
So your view is that Coulter is one of the men?(s)
I agree with you. Regardless of what democrats and liberals do - kindness and common decency are conservative values that we all, hopefully, aspire to.
I think it shows that the big three know the difference between wit and ridicule. Common decency is a conservative value.
You know, when people have been slinging mud at you for years and years, it's hard to resist slinging mud back.
Sometimes people are just pushed beyond their 'breaking' point.
I agree. If Ann would have called him "silky pony" or "pretty hair boy" and said the thing about rehab we still would have gotten the message, but she wouldn't have gotten into the gutter. I love Ann. I think her books are great, but her most recent speaking appearances have been reduced to offensive one-liners, petty insults and the like. She is so smart and she has so many facts at her disposal to push the conservative message yet she seems to want to resort to shock jock tactics all the time.
I think she alienates people from our cause and reinforces the false stereotypes which the media tries to label us with.
Imagine the impact for our cause if someone as smart as Newt and as striking as Ann spoke as eloquently as Ronald Reagan instead of sounding as mean as Michael Moore. Our side would be much better off if Ann could do that --- and I know she can. That's why
Fair point. But I doubt if Ann Coulter has been pushed beyond her breaking point. She seems to revel in over the top remarks. I think she craves attention and money.
Exactly, since when did we become the politically correct party? Should we run all transcripts of what pundits wish to say before the MSM?
Grow a pair people.
I said Ann had...
balls, biting wit and sarcasm, and brutal honesty
When Ann says "hello", the left and RINO's go nuts. Keep talking Ann!
....different time, different circumstances.....you are equating remarks at a CPAC meeting with WWII.....amazing
"I think she craves attention and money."
Well, that is how she makes a living.
If you don't draw attention to yourself, who's going to know you are there?
It may seem crude by 'conservative' standards but hardly even makes a scratch by 'liberal' ones.
What she say may have been 'inappropriate' but it's still 'mild' compared what's been said about her and other conservatives.
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