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.

[GOPPachyderm]

She's not a talented writer?? On what basis are you qualified to make that judgement? Professional expertise or personal opinion? Ann is a brilliant writer who is sometimes misunderestimated by people without a sense of humor.

[Dr.Zoidberg]

Well, you're on the right track.

Spend a few days penance at the altar of political correctness, say a few Hail Pelosis and work hard to get your mind right.

You might just be able to fit in with the kinder, gentler, pus....um, I meant republican party.

You don't like what Ann said, that's fine. Just don't start blubbering and whimpering about how she's done something too horrible for words by not following the republican approved words list.

Is john Edwards a faggot, unknown. And I for one have no interest in getting close enough to him(?) to find out.

[HEY4QDEMS]

If a couple of people posting in this thread showed up at Duncan Hunter's campaign office to volunteer and used their comments in this thread as an example of what they believe the result will be getting kicked to the curb

Roger that, even her swoony bear Mitt Romney would do the same.

[Sam Hill]

Ah, free speech can be allowed everywhere but at a nationally covered GOP event. (Which of course CPAC is not.)

Ayn Rand can even call homosexuals disgusting at a University. But Coulter can't make a joke at CPAC.

Yeah, you're real bright. Where did I get off thinking you were stupid?

[zbigreddogz]

We then should give Ann Coulter a sit in the honor booth next to the President at the next Republican Convention, like democrats gave it to Michael Moore during theirs. Right?

Actually, it means since we ridiculed and mocked the democrats for doing something so obviously stupid, we should take the appropriate steps and avoid doing something quite that stupid ourselves.

[Sam Hill]

"Roger that, even her swoony bear Mitt Romney would do the same."

Yep. Thanks for confirming my suspicions.

This is all payback for Coulter saying nice things about Romney and bad things about Giuliani and ignoring Duncan Hunter.

LOL.

This is like high school.

Or rather, special ed.

[NorCalRepub]

....and you are not seeing my point....whether Ann was joking or not, the timing was bad....period....calling people "stupid" just reflects on your ability to persuade and debate....I see you have Coulter's "one liner" tactics down perfectly.....good for you.....insulting me does not piss me off nor does it have the desired results you seek. I have alot of self respect and confidence so you calling me that does not make me flinch....it only serves to show your character

[MadIvan]

I don't think anyone would seriously argue that Ann didn't have the right to say what she said. What is questionable is whether it was appropriate and in good taste.

Edwards is a despicable politician, an ambulance chasing class war warrior who is so ridiculous that he'd be a work of humour if he was a book instead of a human being. However, as Richard Nixon stated to Monica Crowley - Republicans are held to a different standard to Democrats by the media. The Democrats' crimes are rarely reported. The slightest misstatement by Republicans will be used against them. In light of this, what Ann said was a gaffe, which will be used to portray conservatives as gay bashers. This is not useful.

Regards, Ivan

[Oztrich Boy]

Arnold said it - he rightly called them "girlie men" .. what's the difference between that and "faggot" ..?? NOTHING!

"girlie man" - weak, effeminate man, sissy.

"faggot" - sodomite.

Insults should be rapiers, not blugeons

[jonrick46]

Thanks for you good analysis. Ann Coulter is ahead of the curve in this political game. I see it as a matador getting the bull ready for the kill. A few stabs here, a little cape action to get the beast running for thin air (to get the blood pumping), and a few more stabs to get more blood flowing. By the time you go for the kill, the bull is walking right up to the sword.

It is troubling that we have a woman showing us how to do a man's work. We must not have fear. The DemonRAT is a dumb beast that needs to be put out of its misery--for the sake of this nation.

[Sam Hill]

You are suffering under a delusion. I have no desire to persuade you or to debate with you.

Why would I bother?

I just want to mock you and the others here for your obvious ignorance and weird agendas -- and your overwhelming hypocrisy.

It's fun. And I hope enjoyable for the rational folks who are reading along.

Anything else is surely a waste of time.

[HEY4QDEMS]

Which of course CPAC is not

Over 300 reports from over 200 news outlets across the globe, your right, it's not nationally covered, it's internationally covered.

But Coulter can't make a joke at CPAC.

Obviously she can which happens to be why this thread is here.

You are still avoiding the substance of all this which is the consequences of Ann's actions for the candidates.

Evidently you don't seem to give a damn. Maybe it is you who is the Troll.

[voltaires_zit]

Yeah, I can't wait to see all the rushing to the defence of the first idiotic talking head who calls Obama a "ni***r".

Anybody who's defending Coulter's comments has lost the ability to ever be taken seriously complaining about anybody else's slurs and insults.

[Oztrich Boy]

OBoy:

"It was a joke, Joyce"

Shheesh! some people are so sensitive and get indignant over anything

[Sam Hill]

""girlie man" - weak, effeminate man, sissy.

"faggot" - sodomite.

Insults should be rapiers, not blugeons"

LOL!

THE NEWS STORY COULTER WAS REFERENCING WAS ABOUT "FAGGOTS" NOT GILIE MEN.

(Again, obdurate stupidity at work.)

[NorCalRepub]

.....well at least we know your agenda...simply to mock others.....why do you keep writing me then?...didn't your mother tell you not to argue with stupid people?....I guess I could down in the mud with you....but I'd have to lose more IQ points to do so...have a great day

[Sam Hill]

"Over 300 reports from over 200 news outlets across the globe, your right, it's not nationally covered, it's internationally covered."

It's not a GOP event.

Stupid.

[Sam Hill]

"Yeah, I can't wait to see all the rushing to the defence of the first idiotic talking head who calls Obama a "ni***r".

Anybody who's defending Coulter's comments has lost the ability to ever be taken seriously complaining about anybody else's slurs and insults."

Oh absolutely.

And welcome to FR!

[redgirlinabluestate]

Ann is too smart and can fill the room with substance (facts)...she shouldn't resort all her talents to symbolism. She's better than that.

You are right NP. She is so smart and could have such an impact if she could tone down her delivery. I think we all know why she did it and it is a slap in the face of the biased PC media. Yet, the "average Joe" won't get the joke and it will further alienate potential voters from our side.

[Paine's Ghost]

ditto!