On Ann Coulter - Idiotic. Disgusting. Stupid. Moronic. (conservatives respond)

Hugh Hewitt Townhall site ^ | Friday March 2nd, 2007 | Dean Barnett

[ajolympian2004]

Idiotic. Disgusting. Stupid. Moronic.

I guess you could say that Ann loves to shock us, but at this point, who’s shocked? She obviously can’t behave well enough to attend a respectable political gathering. It’s not a lack of intelligence. It’s an indifference to self-control and a preening sort of narcissism that compels her to need the spotlight, even if it’s unflattering.

(For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, here’s audio of her calling John Edwards a “faggot” at CPAC today.)

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Michelle Malkin -

***4:15pm update***

Ann Coulter just finished her riff on Al Gore, tossed out some cute jokes ("You can understand why Hollywood is concerned about global warming. You know what heat does to plastic."), and ended with a cheap one-liner about John Edwards being a "faggot." (Paraphrasing) She said she would refrain from commenting on Edwards because "if you say faggot, you have to go to rehab."

A smattering of laughter.

Not from this corner.

Crickets chirping.

http://michellemalkin.com/archives/006976.htm

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Bryan Preston of 'Hot Air' -

Ann Coulter is speaking at CPAC as I write. As is typical, she gave a brief speech full of her usual witticisms, including a few brilliant attacks on Al Gore’s green hypocrisy. All was good. Untill the last few seconds, when she launched into a joke about John Edwards.

Here’s what she said.

“I’d say something about John Edwards, but if you say ‘faggot’ you have to go to rehab.”

I’m no fan of John Edwards, but that’s just a stupid joke. It’s over the line. The laughter it generated across the room was more than a little annoying.

Last year it was “raghead.” This year it’s calling John Edwards a “faggot.” Two years in a row, Coulter has finished up an otherwise sharp CPAC routine with an obnoxious slur that liberals will fling at conservatives for years to come.

Thanks, Ann.

http://hotair.com/archives/2007/03/02/thanks-ann/

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My comments... what should have been a day to celebrate a Reaganesque speech by Duncan Hunter, and good speeches by Mitt Romney and Mike Huckabee was overshadowed by an unhinged comment by Ann Coulter. She is an absolute idiot for saying something like this at CPAC.

[Thumper1960]

Where were you a thousand posts ago?

Defending Coulter's right to speak the truth and make demoncrats frenzied.

[ScubieNuc]

[Clara Lou]

I am, in short, unelectable. From your post, it sounds like it. From your description, you'd never make it to the general election. And that, from your description, would be the electorate's loss.

[Cuttnhorse]

As a joke, it leaves something to be desired but Ann Coulter is right John Edwards is a phony.

I agree with you...conservatives constantly bash President Bush and the Republican leadership for allowing demos to demonize conservatives without responding. Well, I for one am glad Ann is a loose cannon at times...she says things that I and many of my conservative friends say at home and I'm glad she is way out there. Maybe she should have called the Breck Girl a girly man rather than a faggot...I still laughed when I read it.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Defending Coulter's right to speak the truth and make demoncrats frenzied

Unfortunately, she is making the Democrats LTAO while the Republicans are getting frenzied.

If you or I say it, in a barroom or on the forum, who cares?

But if you or I say it at a high profile Republican event while at the podium, it's a big deal and it creates unwanted headaches for the party.

[Cuttnhorse]

I love that picture of Ann...she does need a little help on her thumb placement.

[Clara Lou]

Edwards as a "phony" hits the nail on the head, and is far better than to slur him indirectly as a "faggot." Everyone here could agree on that. Ann's comment has been divisive.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Everyone here could agree on that. Ann's comment has been divisive.

LOL!!!!! ya think?!!! LMAO

[Thumper1960]

I appreciate the kind words.

[Clara Lou]

LOL!!!!! ya think?!!! LMAO
OK, OK--are you insinuating that my post was a HUGE understatement??? ;>)

[trisham]

Some here haven't a clue what they are.

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Yes. Just as Clinton redefined the meaning of "is", some have redefined the meaning of "conservative".

[Thumper1960]

Read my tagline.

Too many so called leaders of the party are, in short, wimps. Spineless; without a hunger; too interested in getting along with the opposition and believing there can be common ground with them.

Coulter said nothing harsh or detrimental to the Conservative movement. Coulter could have been tougher, but that's her call as to what to say and how to say it. Coulter is not known for niceties. Coulter is a known quantity and the fact that she spoke there shows me that her commentary is thought worthy by some organizers.

[Mount Athos]

Dig this!

http://www.digg.com/political_opinion/Ann_Coulter_s_FAGGOT_accusation_finally_responded_to_by_John_Edwards/share

[HEY4QDEMS]

My flame suit was melted off on this thread.

I think the next time I jump into such a volatile topic, I'll do it from an Abrams tank.

[Thumper1960]

Yes. Just as Clinton redefined the meaning of "is", some have redefined the meaning of "conservative".

The word has never been "redefined". The squeamish are intent on co-opting it.

[ajolympian2004]

Or maybe from a B-2 stealth bomber, loaded with GPS guided munitions. Hmmm... dumb bombs or smart bombs... guess it will depend who you are replying to. ;)

[jetson]

It is really sad when two beauties like these have to show the piddle pants republicans how to be men.

[Thumper1960]

Excellent sentiments.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Too many so called leaders of the party are, in short, wimps. Spineless; without a hunger; too interested in getting along with the opposition and believing there can be common ground with them.

That's true and that is why when all the candidates are called out to respond to Ann's comment, they will all distance themselves from it.

I would much prefer they not be put in such a position for something so trivial.

[Mount Athos]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AE847UXu3Q