National Review Cans Columnist Ann Coulter

Washington Post ^ | 10/2/01 | Howard Kurtz

[Jean S]

Even by her usual incendiary standards, Ann Coulter's response to the terrorist attacks was something of a jaw-dropper.

"We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity," the conservative commentator declared in her column on National Review Online.

Those words created an uproar at the Web site, which refused to run a follow-up piece in which Coulter singled out what she called "swarthy males." She promptly began bad-mouthing National Review, which responded by axing her as a contributing editor.

[Kevin Curry]

Unlike Bill "The Toad" Maher, Coulter does not appear to backing down from her position or cynically and falsely whining that her First Amendment rights have been violated. Coulter has spine. Bravo, Ann.

[jeremiah]

It is Politically Correct to soothe the public with the thought that the real danger within our border is that we become intolerant of Arabs/Muslims. Our country would be better served by a rounding up and expulsion of any and all visitors that can possibly be considered a threat to our security. In case you haven't noticed, we are at war. This war is not against an enemy without, but within. By sending our troops overseas, we are guaranteeing the escalation of terror at home. Not that we shouldn't strike against foreign targets, but that we must first secure the homeland as best as we can. The danger comes from the terrorist, not the flight rules. If we destroy all of the infrastucture overseas that supports terrorism, what becomes of the agents of destruction that are here? Do they marry and become model citizens, or continue to sabotage in smaller ways? They would have nowhere to go home to, leading to a permanent threat within our borders. Get rid of any possible problems by expelling all worshippers of Allah, that are not citizens of the US, or married to the same. We could have other exemptions but they must be rooted out. This is what Ann Coulter is getting at, that we are no safer today than we were on 9-10-2001.

[rintense]

Good for Ann! It's about time someone said what needed to be said- and if National Review of all people doesn't understand her sarcastic style of writing, screw them. She will do just fine on her own.

[MotleyGirl70]

I will not be renewing my subscription with National Review. It was wrong to fire Ann.

[sargon]

The "Christianize 'em" comment was not insulting, and didn't imply anything coercive. Ann was just restating the Great Commission. Christianizing just means bringing the gospel of Christ to them and by example. If someone is insulted by that, then they're overly sensitive...

[.30Carbine]

NR is rat infested and good for a birdcage full of BS

ROTFL!!! Now THAT'S "over the top!"

[Frumious Bandersnatch]

forced conversion? sheesh. Back to the dark ages

A tad bit over the top, admittedly, but nothing that the communist religion, and various muslim countries don't already do.  Not to mention the slavery also practiced by some of these "muslim" nations.

[Mr.Clark]

I might believe that if the two statements before weren't Invade their countries and kill their leaders. Seems like conversion by the sword.

[sargon]

about forcing all of the arabs to convert to christianity

She did not say that. Don't propagandize...

[malakhi]

Ann was writing hours after the death of her good friend Barbara Olson. And what she said in both columns was basically true.

So you are in favor of forced conversions?

[sargon]

National Review is going out on a limb with the neo-con warriors.

That's my opinion as well.

[fred flinch]

SOS, FOX GET ANN!

[Republic of Texas]

My e-mail to Nat'l Review.

" Dear Mr. Lowry, I understand that you have dropped Ann Coulter as a contributor to your magazine. Just so you know, I am removing National Review Online from my favorites, I will no longer read your magazine or have access to your advertisers. If your commitment to conservatism and it's brightest voices is that shallow, then so is my commitment to your publication. Although her comments were tough, they were, as is often the case with Ann, right on the money. I am sorry you don't see that.

Regards, David Cowling

p.s. You should check out what your fellow conservatives around the country are saying about you. Try FreeRepublic.com, I think you'll see I am not alone in my feelings. "

[sargon]

Someone listen to this speech by Winston Churchill which he gave in advance of the battle of Britian.

Notice the adjective he uses to describe our civilization.

We are in a similar situation right now. Our Christian civilization is at risk. Deal with it...

[Old Fud]

The NR purges continue. Buckley's legacy has been one of genteel converatism. As a long time subscriber to NR, I always felt that Buckley viewed the conservative cause as an entertaining intellectual exercise, but not something to fall on one's sword for.

First the Birchers, then the lamentable "In Search of Anti-Semitism (where there is none)", ousting Sobran and Buchanan from "legit" circles, and now Ann.

Shake the dust off, Ann, and enjoy the divorce.

[cricket]

"Precisely. They owed her that much. If NR had an ounce of integrity, they would have given her at least that."

They may not of thought too badly of her first rant; and/or maybe they WERE GOING to let that 'stand'.

Seems the 'end' arrived after her follow-up with 'swarthy males' was refused. Perhaps that is when fiesty Ann took her 'biggest bite' from the hand that held her check. . .and going public in the same manner, would surely have sealed any second-thoughts of her dismissal, if NR had them.

No doubt everyone was feeling the stresses of last week at NR, not just Ann, so bottom line, why are we all being sooooo judgemental?

[antidisestablishment]

Ever heard "Actions speak louder than words?"

[Old Fud]

converatism=conservatism. Doggonit man!

[Steve0113]

Its obvious your a man, as women are rarely as hateful as you...

Been to DU lately? That's some of the nastiest females on the planet.

[sargon]

Might I suggest we start a new thread for us all to continue this discussion?