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I have just read through 450 of the some 700+ posts relative to Ann Coulter’s article on the Robert’s nomination. Although, like any one else, Ann deserves to have her views scrutinized and criticized on this Board, it’s unconscionable that so many have denigrated her personally.

It is an absolute disgrace that some posters have attacked her for her body shape; and, her marital status; and, her facial features; and, her purported drinking habits; and imputed uninformed pseudo- psychoanalysis in this vicious ad hominem attack. If ANYONE in the conservative movement didn’t deserve such hypocritical treatment from her own, it is Ann Coulter.

I’m relatively new to the Board, but I remember Ann and Drudge participating in a rally telecast on CSPAN when Free Republic was in its infancy. She was there to support this Board, and has continually been one of the staunchest supporters of this Board. I recall her saying that, when she traveled and was feeling low, she logged on to Free Republic for sustenance. I remember at the rally, when she spoke to Freepers, she said “I love you guys”.

Without argument, she has been on the front lines in the battle against liberalism. Unlike those who attack her personally today from the safety and anonymity of their keyboards, she places herself physically in harm’s way every time she spreads the conservative philosophy at a university. We all know she is vulnerable to personal attack, and we have seen punks try to silence her by confronting her on stage and throwing pies in her face. What we witness on this Board today is FAR WORSE than a cream pie; it’s a vicious slap in the face. It’s an unmitigated abomination.

We all know that when the administration comes under assault, suddenly, the Board is overwhelmed with hatchet men. But the hatchet job done on Ann Coulter today was a Black Day for Free Republic. We attacked one of our most ardent supporters; we mugged the soul of the Board.

Those who engaged in this character assassination should be ashamed, but I know they are not. Ann Coulter is not, and should not be, above criticism as to her views- but these ad hominian attacks by keyboard assassins is dastardly and the pinnacle of ingratitude.

Ann fearlessly endures the attacks of liberals, and she does so in support of the causes that we hold dear. I don’t always agree with her, but God, I admire her courage. I couldn’t do what she does, and I am so much in her debt for doing for me that which I have no capacity to perform. God hope she has the good sense not to read the Board today- because I’m certain that with all she has endured on our behalf, this had to be the greatest betrayal of all.

Et Tu, Free Republic?

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Dems, hello??? We could get out of Vietnam; we can’t GET OUT of terrorism.

I believe the thesis of this column went right over most of the heads of many on the board.

This wasn't an attack on Roberts. This was an attack on the Republicans who feel that we need to accommodate and nominate somebody with a record that isn't strong in the sense that Jones, Estrada or Brown would have. That's all.

Sheesh. Coulter has defended Bush's policies for years and the one time she decides to disagree people treat her as if she's Hillary.

i barely got through the first page of 50, i'm not sure how you made it through 450.

silly childishness... i'll be taking an extend break from fr for now.

i can't stand all the enthusiasm over a blank page nominee.

Big "Love you Ann" Bump!

Ann makes a good argument for nominating a no questions asked solid conservative, and on that I agree, but Ann does not make a compelling case against Roberts, and she admits that the case can not be made. So we will just have to wait and see. But those bashing one of the brightest and bravest conservative living, Ann Coulter, should be ashamed very ashamed. Love ya Ann, you are the best.