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Ann Coulter, You're No Sister Souljah
The Politico ^ | 3 March 2007 | Jennifer Rubin

Posted on 03/03/2007 8:01:55 PM PST by llevrok

Ann Coulter is not African-American, does not sing and never said “If black people kill black people every day, why not have a week and kill white people?” However, she is the closest the Republicans will get to Sister Souljah.

Coulter has made a career of interspersing insightful and cutting political criticism with outrageous and morally repugnant remarks. She attracted considerable attention with her crack about the group of 9/11 widows dubbed the “Jersey girls,” with a line in one of her books, “These broads are millionaires, lionized on TV and in articles about them, reveling in their status as celebrities and stalked by grief-arazzis. These self-obsessed women seemed genuinely unaware that 9/11 was an attack on our nation and acted as if the terrorist attacks happened only to them. ... I’ve never seen people enjoying their husbands' deaths so much.”

Then, there was her crack about Muslims at last year’s Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC): “I think our motto should be post-9-11, ‘rag head talks tough, rag head faces consequences.’” At CPAC on Thursday, in endorsing Republican presidential aspirant Mitt Romney, who needs more bad press like a hole in the head, she piped up with this one: “I was going to say something about John Edwards, but it turns out you have to go into rehab if you use the word ‘faggot.’”

It's about time for a presidential contender, perhaps all of them in the spirit of Newt Gingrich’s crusade for improving public discourse, to say “enough.” Coulter’s never-ending stream of venom is not amusing, unhelpful to Republicans, and not in keeping with the ideals of a party that fancies itself as the proponent of a colorblind society and heir to Lincoln.

It is not “caving” into political correctness to distance and indeed condemn such remarks as unworthy of a political event like CPAC. To the contrary, it is altogether fitting that a group that ostensibly searches for the best in conservative ideas, rewards political courage and encourages intellectual debate, should be able to differentiate the amusing from the offensive, and the clever from the vile.

Conservatives take great glee in condemning ideological opponents who share stages with Al Sharpton or give a convention seat to Michael Moore. It would certainly boost their credibility to toss their own baggage out.

Would it be a stunt to call out Coulter, who obviously revels in the attention of provocative pronouncements? No. 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.?

So who will play the role of Bill Clinton to Coulter’s Sister Souljah? It would be a sad commentary on the GOP if the answer is “no one.”

Jennifer Rubin is a writer who lives in Virginia. Her columns appear in the Weekly Standard, the American Spectator, Human Events, abc.com and National Review Online.


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: anncoulter; coulter; cpac
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To: stevem

Amen, Just as we need South Park to show how clearly absurd liberalism is.

Conservatives love to think that mere words can win arguments. That all anyone has to do is read Milton Friedman, and voila! they will become conservative.

It doesn't work that way, you must show why the opposing view is ridiculous, and that is what Ann does so well.


261 posted on 03/04/2007 7:08:50 AM PST by dfwgator (The University of Florida - Championship U)
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To: bluecollarman
Freedom of speech, expression of opinion, politics, religion, etc...
Yepper, call 'em any thing you want, they'll do the same to you..

Everyone remember though, your rights end at the tip of my nose..

262 posted on 03/04/2007 7:10:45 AM PST by Drammach ("If you make yourselves sheep, the wolves will eat you." -- Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Anti-Bubba182
If Ann did not throw out provacative comments she would be as forgetable as most speakers.

It's true. Ironically, she is a very boring speaker for the most part. She columns are much better.

263 posted on 03/04/2007 7:12:19 AM PST by montag813
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To: Cinnamon Girl
"Thanks. I was up to speed on that. It's still not funny."

Really? I thought it was very funny.

How about this?
Massoud: "Are there any men left in Washington? Or are they all cowards?"
Me: "Nope, no men, but we do have Ann Coulter."

264 posted on 03/04/2007 7:17:55 AM PST by bluecollarman (awaiting tag line inspiration...)
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To: paulat
Left Wingers have a Bunch who are a lot worse.

And that makes it good, how?

It's the law of the jungle. The weak are attacked.

A way to stop the taunting is to return fire.

The long suffering kid with good manners that does not respond to the taunts is considered a smuck until the day that he turns to defend himself.

265 posted on 03/04/2007 7:32:58 AM PST by oldbrowser (First, Do No Harm.)
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To: JRochelle
Someone point out a leading blogger or politician who liked what she said.

You just demonstrated Ann's point. You can't say these things without going into "rehab". We are in PC straight jackets.

266 posted on 03/04/2007 7:35:25 AM PST by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: oldbrowser
The long suffering kid with good manners that does not respond to the taunts is considered a smuck until the day that he turns to defend himself.

Right on. If you don't know that, you've never spent any time observing kids.

God created bullies (Democrats) to give the rest of us some spine.

267 posted on 03/04/2007 7:45:27 AM PST by Liberty Wins (Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of all who threaten these.)
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To: Sam Hill

Try to stay out of bell towers, okay?

(What a nutjob.)

LOL!!!


268 posted on 03/04/2007 7:54:53 AM PST by sergeantdave
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To: kcvl
She was previously a labor lawyer in Los Angeles

Why do Conservative publications let her write articles for them? She seems to have some hidden agenda in her articles.
269 posted on 03/04/2007 8:15:28 AM PST by msnimje (If we have a choice of two PRO ABORTION candidates, this country is doomed.)
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To: BruceysMom

I beg your pardon......I don't remember writing you though If I had, I'm sure you are the same as most who try and win an argument by insult...very savvy.....


270 posted on 03/04/2007 8:18:48 AM PST by NorCalRepub
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To: JRochelle

Al Gore deserved everything that was said about him, the jerk.


271 posted on 03/04/2007 8:39:50 AM PST by ArkansasBushfan
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To: Drammach
Silky Pony... That really is funny.. I don't suppose either Silky Pony or Metrosexual would have worked as well with the "rehab" part of the joke, though.. I'm guessing "rehab" was the punch line, and all the rest was just a necessary lead-in for the joke..

I don't know, I think Ann's brighter fans still would've gotten the message. Sometimes the smarter folks don't need to be slapped in the face or beaten over the head to get the joke or find the humor in something. Then the emphasis could have still been on Edward's wimpiness rather than the controversial word Ann chose.

I propose the re-write like this:

"Well, I'm not going to talk about that girlie man, that silky pony, that metrosexual, John Edwards. Otherwise, I might end up in rehab with that guy from Gray's Anatomy."

Still funny, still calling Edwards the f-word, but not crude.

272 posted on 03/04/2007 9:32:34 AM PST by redgirlinabluestate
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To: upsdriver; OMalley

ping


273 posted on 03/04/2007 9:49:52 AM PST by upsdriver ((Hunter / Thompson......Gonzo politics)
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To: llevrok
[.. However, she is the closest the Republicans will get to Sister Souljah. ..]

There is not now or has been in 50 years, No lack of killing, robbing, intimidating, pillorying, or raping, white people..

And RAP is like chimps shaking bushes and making emotional noises.. assaulting everyones ears..

274 posted on 03/04/2007 10:05:53 AM PST by hosepipe (CAUTION: This propaganda is laced with hyperbole....)
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To: Ma3lst0rm
I don't understand the problem with Ann Coulter's joke about Edwards.

I don't either. I thought the Edwards and other libs would have considered it a complement.

Didn't the faggot from Mass. Gary Studds receive a standing ovation from his Democrat colleagues in the House of Representative for his faggotry?

And isn't "Barney the fag" a hero to liberals everywhere?


275 posted on 03/04/2007 10:13:02 AM PST by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: Sam Hill
Giuliani, Romney, McCain camps denounce Coulter’s attack on Edwards

On FOX's next "The 1/2 Hour News Hour" president Rush emphatically declares from the Oval Office that "Senator Edwards is not a faggot".

..I want to make it perfectly clear .....Senator Edwards is not....I repeat ..not a faggot


276 posted on 03/04/2007 10:34:28 AM PST by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: Minn
There are a million clever and subtle ways to describe the proclivity..

What makes you think she was trying to describe 'proclivity? I give you your words back....

are worse off for her gaffe, you can't see anything.

However, if you stretch your thinking on your following comment, you may be enlightened.

Their use allows your opponents to easily caricature you.
277 posted on 03/04/2007 10:48:13 AM PST by presently no screen name
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To: hopespringseternal
Alcoholics, adulterers, the promiscuous, etc, just like homosexuals are people healthy societies show disdain for in order to discourage people from going down those roads.

Bears repeating.

278 posted on 03/04/2007 10:49:32 AM PST by Donald Rumsfeld Fan ("Fake but Accurate": NY Times)
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To: llevrok
How often does a party have the opportunity to display some measure of dignity, restraint and self-reflection.? ..........................especially if the result is to neutralize the nations most singular and effective cultural author force against liberalism?

Take a long walk of a short pier Rubin

BTW, John Edwards is a faggot, and so is Giuliani, both political faggots who figuratively suck c**ck to get the votes they want, instead of earning em with good policies.

And Republicans can get nasty only after Democrats give them permission? What a laugh, after dems have been calling our president a Nazi, a terrorist, and stupid for years. They can F%#K OFF!

There is nothing like VITRIOL to activate grass roots voters, and the Dems have used it to activate their public support against Republicans for years ( HATE BUSH), but Lordy, lordy, Republicans can't use it to activate their electorate?

Why?

Because the Dems want a RINO nominee, rather than the real conservative GRASS ROOTS deal, like Hunter or Thompson, whom the DEMS and MSM fear most, and for good reason! They want to keep the conservative base of the Republican party disunified and asleep, as do RINOs like Giuliani and McCain. So make bipartisan nice? I DON"T THINK SO!

Anne Coulter knows the truth of this fact, and that is why she made her comment which caused her denunciation by the RINOs and the liberal press. They can simply piss off! Denouncing a sistah who has taken more hits for the Republican cause than any single politician in play at this time? I DON"T THINK SO!

Anne is right on the money. Thank you ANNE!

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279 posted on 03/04/2007 11:48:54 AM PST by Candor7
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To: MonTinaGirl
Isaiah Washington, I think. He's on a show called "Grey's Anatomy".

Thanks. Do I now have to keep up with TV celebrities to understand what Ann is talking about?

For those who, like me, didn't understand the back story for Ann's remark:

http://www.eonline.com/news/article/index.jsp?uuid=455cca9f-260a-4673-af8d-1a8457121423&entry=index

280 posted on 03/04/2007 12:06:09 PM PST by TChad (:)
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