Posted on 03/05/2007 12:51:58 AM PST by kristinn
It is with growing dismay and frustration that I am watching so many of my friends and acquaintances in the conservative community attack Ann Coulter for her comments pointing out that saying the word 'faggot' can get you sent to a rehabilitation clinic.
That she said it in the context of primping pretty boy Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards has sent conservatives to the fainting couch in an episode of 'why I never!' mass hysteria.
Ann Coulter has walked point for conservatives for almost a decade. She has been assaulted, threatened and stalked. She requires bodyguards for protection. Liberals believe they are justified in physically attacking Ann. I heard one say so at CPAC--not in response to her rehab joke, but because Ann 'insults people.'
Ann has been an early and loyal friend of Free Republic. She is one of the few prominent conservatives who regularly breaks bread with FReepers. Her friendship is now being repayed by FReepers who want her driven out of conservatism.
That so many conservatives want Ann banned from CPAC is a sad indicator of the state of conservatism. It is not Ann Coulter's fault that Republicans lost both houses of Congress. It is not Ann Coulter's fault that President Bush is not popular. Sacrificing Ann Coulter on the altar of political correctness will not win the elections of 2008 nor will it prevent conservatives from being sent to rehab for uttering politically incorrect words and ideas.
After Ann uttered the words that have given so many conservatives the vapors, the line for her booksigning at CPAC was just as long as usual. I know, I was standing in that line. If CPAC attendees were so outraged about Ann's remarks, it was not manifested there. I didn't learn about the controversy until I read about it online later that night.
I spent the next day at CPAC. Ann's remarks were not a hot topic. I know because the only time I heard it talked about was when I brought it up. Those I spoke with about it were not upset.
I do not wish to speak ill of my friends and acquaintances who are dumping on Ann, other than to express my disappointment. I do wish they'd reconsider and stop attacking a friend who has walked point for them. Liberals must be laughing themselves silly as they watch us take out someone they've been wanting to eliminate for years.
Bingo.........now I don't have to post you said exactly what I was looking for, thanks!
Can you name one political candidate in the last ten years who embraced AC during their campaigns?
Ann will be on H&C tonight; Sean mentioned it on his show last night (I think that is where I heard it). Problem is, H&C is up against 24 on Monday nights...so I'll miss it.
RINO rehab for Ann Coulter?
Great pic!
She is one of the few prominent conservatives who regularly breaks bread with FReepers.
May say something about the need and effectiveness of Freepers in the party.
I'm off to rehab.
Sadly, I know nothing specifically, but I for some reason believe it will be she who announces that step in the future.
Hannity & Colmes is also replayed on Fox News channel at 12:00am ET.
I'll save a seat for you, Kristinn.
FloRida FReeper FRegards!
The first two sentences point out the truth of this event that so many have not or will not recognize. The 'faggot' comment was made and Edwards was mentioned in context, but technically she never called him that name. It is important to Ann's detractors that this point be overlooked; it is careless of her supporters to overlook it as well.
And that's a bad thing?
Anns remark was "delightfully Ann Coulter", Leave it to Ann to point out how ridiculous it is when we are sending people off to rehab for what they say. And as an extra bonus, we are all alive and kicking after Ann uttered that "F"---- word to describe the personality displays of of John Edwards. The candidates that just had to send out condemnations should, perhaps, not be candidates. They are already caving to the Libs.
Thank you for your article, kristinn.
Until I read some of the threads bashing Ann, I didn’t realize how many liberal-like ninnies and word police we have here on FR.
Give our love to Ann. We love how she fearlessly strafes the enemy. Everybody else is too cowardly and sissified to do what she does. The enemy never knows from what direction she’s coming. I love her raw courage. Always full of surprises. Never a dull moment.
It seems that the conservatives that are criticizing her are focusing in on the part where she thinks Edwards is effeminate and NOT on the more important part, that if you think being a homosexual is perversion, you will be sent to rehab for your failure to conform to PC group think.
Thank you for that wonderful quote.
Ann spoke the truth when she said "you have to go into rehab if you use the word "faggot". She was referring to Actor Isaiah Washington who was ordered by his bosses into rehab after calling fellow actor T.R. Knight a "faggot". As for tying that event in with john edwards, you are right and Ann was terribly terribly wrong. As far as one cares to know, john is not a homosexual and Ann should be ashamed of herself for speaking such untruths. For that matter, nor is john edwards a girl, yet he is often referred to as the Breck Girl! And some have even taken to referring to him as Silky Pony. He's not a pony, is he? GASP! All horrible lies! The horror!
well said, kristinn!
Folks, politics is a full contact sport...so don't bring your emotions and feelings to a gun fight!
..and Bill Maher gets a giant pass for wishing Vice President Cheney had been killed.
My thoughts also.
..and Bill Maher gets a giant pass for wishing Vice President Cheney had been killed.
Bill Maher's remark was gay.
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