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National Review Cans Columnist Ann Coulter
Washington Post ^ | 10/2/01 | Howard Kurtz

Posted on 10/01/2001 10:00:14 PM PDT by Jean S

Edited on 09/03/2002 4:49:21 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

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.


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To: JeanS
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.
341 posted on 10/02/2001 7:25:55 AM PDT by Kevin Curry
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To: BoomerBob
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.
342 posted on 10/02/2001 7:27:40 AM PDT by jeremiah
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To: JeanS
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.
343 posted on 10/02/2001 7:27:49 AM PDT by rintense
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To: winstonchurchill
I will not be renewing my subscription with National Review. It was wrong to fire Ann.
344 posted on 10/02/2001 7:28:55 AM PDT by MotleyGirl70
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To: American Soldier
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...
345 posted on 10/02/2001 7:31:17 AM PDT by sargon
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To: TLBSHOW
NR is rat infested and good for a birdcage full of BS

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

346 posted on 10/02/2001 7:35:40 AM PDT by .30Carbine
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To: Ymani Cricket
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.
347 posted on 10/02/2001 7:37:57 AM PDT by Frumious Bandersnatch
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To: sargon
I might believe that if the two statements before weren't Invade their countries and kill their leaders. Seems like conversion by the sword.
348 posted on 10/02/2001 7:39:38 AM PDT by Mr.Clark
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To: oldvike
about forcing all of the arabs to convert to christianity

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

349 posted on 10/02/2001 7:41:13 AM PDT by sargon
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To: Arthur McGowan
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?

350 posted on 10/02/2001 7:49:23 AM PDT by malakhi
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To: x
National Review is going out on a limb with the neo-con warriors.

That's my opinion as well.

351 posted on 10/02/2001 7:51:32 AM PDT by sargon
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To: looscannon
SOS, FOX GET ANN!
352 posted on 10/02/2001 7:54:04 AM PDT by fred flinch
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To: JeanS
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. "

353 posted on 10/02/2001 7:54:08 AM PDT by Republic of Texas
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To: JohnHuang2
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...

354 posted on 10/02/2001 7:56:38 AM PDT by sargon
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To: JeanS
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.

355 posted on 10/02/2001 8:01:10 AM PDT by Old Fud
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To: JohnHuang2 & all. . .
"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?

356 posted on 10/02/2001 8:01:33 AM PDT by cricket
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To: JMJ333
Ever heard "Actions speak louder than words?"
357 posted on 10/02/2001 8:03:30 AM PDT by antidisestablishment
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To: Old Fud
converatism=conservatism. Doggonit man!
358 posted on 10/02/2001 8:04:54 AM PDT by Old Fud
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To: subterfuge
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.

359 posted on 10/02/2001 8:07:17 AM PDT by Steve0113
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To: Steve0113
Might I suggest we start a new thread for us all to continue this discussion?
360 posted on 10/02/2001 8:12:02 AM PDT by sargon
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