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Ann-odyne
October 11, 2007 10:03 AM
Ann Coulter is making the rounds on cable these days saying that Jews need "to be perfected" like Christians -- like, I suppose, her?
One wonders about even blogging about her, given the things she says, but after-the-fact, after she's been broadcast, it's probably important to know what people like her are saying to mass broadcast audiences.
I cannot tell you how many conservatives I've spoken to who want her to go away, who think she twists what conservativism is and is a horrible representative for their cause.
Off to South Carolina right now to spend some time with the Giuliani campaign in that key early primary state.
More later!
-- jt
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Ann Coulter is wonderful. I am a Conservative and she is great!
Posted by: Lem | Jan 24, 2009 6:35:52 PM
The one true thing that annoys the crud out of me the most about this election is the whole Obama thing. Let me explain: Almost all African Americans are voting for Obama and we all know it's simply because he's black. Why do we think Obama will do anything for this country if he won't even put his hand over his heart during the Pledge of Alliegence or even recite it for Christ's sake? That is just outrageous. Who cares about the first women president or the first black president? It would be great to have one but not if that is the only reason they're being voted for. If they were both white men, they would be well out of the election by now. What I want to know is why, if Obama wins the election, should he be known as the first African American president of the United States? Same for Hillary. Why can't they just be known as simply great presidents and not known for they're race or sex? In the end it's not their race or gender that matters, it is how they represent our country. Just by voting for Obama because of his skin color, Af. Americans everywhere are defeating the purpose of the elimination of racism, descrimination, and prejudice. And for the racists who know they are voting for skin color and say they are really voting for what he says he's going to do for the country, take a moment to think why you are doing it and it probably won't make any sense to you now.
Posted by: conservative | May 9, 2008 8:04:09 PM
Plain and Simple. Why do you like her?
You shouldn't. She is unamerican.
Posted by: common scence | Nov 9, 2007 12:23:51 PM
chuck - I think you will see Gore there first.
Posted by: spock | Oct 17, 2007 2:02:05 PM
Look up the definition of "media prostitute" in the dictionary and you'll see Ms. Coulter's photo as the definition. This is just another example of the old saying, "Give someone enough rope...." Is it any surprise to anyone about Ms. Coulter's numeroous prejudices?
Posted by: chuck | Oct 16, 2007 3:54:36 PM
Jake, you state:
"I cannot tell you how many conservatives I've spoken to ..."
Yeah, it's probably zero. That's why you cannot tell. Anyway, you promised "more later". It's now later. What do you got?
Posted by: Gary | Oct 16, 2007 12:34:34 PM
Dogfreid True But dont forget the New Lib Constuitution -
Free Speech only if your a Lib and You get Stoned if you dare question a Lib
Posted by: spock | Oct 16, 2007 10:36:06 AM
I think it's about time we suspend the hysterics. Anybody offended by this is simply being too sensitive for their own good.
Posted by: Dogfreid | Oct 16, 2007 9:41:31 AM
Jake, you write:
"Ann Coulter is making the rounds on cable these days saying that Jews need "to be perfected" ..."
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Not true. She never said that. she never said "need". Donny used that word, not her. Looks like Media Matters punk'd you.
Posted by: Gary | Oct 15, 2007 6:02:57 PM
First of all Ann is not a preacher of any sort, second she was talking about the old testament.
Tread - And you thing what is done to Christians is not off the deep end?
This country is based on Judeo/Christian beliefs period, if you do not like it move!
Ann is not a good speaker as i have seen but she writes good books. So please stop taking thigs out of context!
Posted by: spock | Oct 15, 2007 11:03:58 AM
Somewhere (I forget which verses) in the Bible, Christ is talking about washing one's hands before eating. He called it a Jewish practice that was wrong, because if you believe in the Lord, He will cleanse you. From the Old Testament--one of the Ten Commandments is about not coveting your neighbor's slaves. The Koran talks about killing non-muslims. And the New Testament does say the only way to Heaven is through Christ. When one takes their religion too literally, they end up selling alot of books, or becomming President of Iran. Both of the people I'm referring to are the stars of their own side shows, but they both have more money and power than we posters do. Maybe they're on to something.
Posted by: SteveW | Oct 14, 2007 11:20:39 PM
You think disagreeing with the Bush administration blows their conservative cover? I'm glad you're not on my side. It's ashame they let people like you become doctors.. in fact, I bet I've seen some of your butchery in the morgue, not that, in all likelihood, you're a medical doctor.
Posted by: JP | Oct 14, 2007 12:30:45 AM
It's clear that Ann Coulter has not read the New Testament and has little grasp of what Christ's gift of salvation is about. Orthodox Christianity says Christ died to redeem sinners. No where in the New Testament does it say that Christians are perfected -- in fact, the verses describing possibility of perfection on this side of heaven are highly debated or ignored by the vast majority of Christians. John Wesley, perhaps the biggest Christian proponent of perfection (in love) being possible in this world, never claimed to attain it. And Mother Theresa who had both an understanding of Christianity and the ability to live it better than most could ever dream of didn’t claim perfection as she contemplated retirement, but instead said that "God will find a perrson, more humble, more devoted, more obedient to him...." Relations with our Jewish brothers and sisters would be a lot better if people like Ann Coulter would take a page out of Mother Theresa's book rather than holding themselves out as being perfected beings.
Posted by: Richard | Oct 14, 2007 12:22:58 AM
Allright. That's enough.
No more attention will be paid to Ann Coulter. That's m'rulin'. Every word of praise or detraction sells more of her gossipy, childish, name-calling books and bring her more gratification.
The exception to this ruling is psychotics who believe CNN, ABC, MSNBC, and every other news source except Rush and Fox News has a liberal bias. They can go on reading Ann Coulter. If they aren't literate, they can call in a nurse to read it aloud for them.
Posted by: Robert Maxwell | Oct 13, 2007 11:14:04 PM
ABC News is as liberal as PBS and the New York Times....you really blew your cover during the 'W' administration. It bothers me not beacuse your spewing proganda that may have potential consequences - the gig is up. But, thinkiing back over the past 30 years, how much BS have you spoon-fed the US and the World with your skewed view of reality. ...Al Gore's "Peace Prize" exhibit A -- what the %$#& does that have to do with peace?? You mean the Nobel Politics Prize that fits the liberal anti-capitalism socialistic elitist template of doom and gloom - prize.
Simle! Its a BEAUTIFUL day in suburabn America with the NEWS TURNED OFFFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Dr.S
Posted by: Dr. Scott | Oct 13, 2007 9:53:30 PM
Erin is all wrong in his statement that because Jesus was Jewish that it somehow makes all Jews "perfect". You have either not read the Bible or look to insult the religion.
Yes Jesus was a Jew, that is as surprising as finding out that a baked potato is in fact a potato that was baked. We all know that.
The part that you have all wrong is the difference between Jesus and a regular person that was Jewish. The Bible says that Jesus is the Son of God. While we are all "God's children" Jesus is a direct decendant or piece of God.
Humans are imperfect, we are prone to committing sins no matter how hard we try. This is another difference between humans(christian,jews,muslims,pagans ect) and Jesus,who is "perfect" because he has not sinned.
To say that anyone can be perfect on their own is impossible according to the Bible, as it clearly says we are prone to it. So to say that Jews are inherently "perfected" because Jesus was also a Jew is wrong. It is,according to the Bible(soon to be banned) the only path is through Jesus, to accept Jesus as your savior. Jews do not believe in this part,otherwise they would be Christian.Therefore it is impossible to be a "perfected Jew" without becoming a Christian. Its pretty simple to understand.
I don't know who said it but there was a post about how strange it is that people would talk about what Ann said. Its funny that he bothered to post as opposed to just moving along.
Posted by: to Sm4rt to b33 a liberal | Oct 13, 2007 6:29:06 PM
Erin - your logic is faulty. Just because Jesus was perfect, does not make all Jews perfect.
Posted by: ellsbells930 | Oct 13, 2007 4:37:18 PM
She is either a wacko Republican, or a progressive (like Steven Colbert), who makes fun of the right wing by pretending to be one of them.
Posted by: Bob Schadenfreude | Oct 13, 2007 2:40:55 PM
Ok so everyone does remember that Jesus was Jewish, a devote Jew at that. He taught people to love others inspite of their faults and possibly because of their faults. Christianity as we know it did not start until he was gone. So how is it that you can say Jews are not perfect when Jesus was a Jew unless you are saying Jesus was not perfect, but then you would be defeating your own point. But then again look at the source of the remark.
Posted by: Erin | Oct 13, 2007 12:03:07 PM
I cannot believe so much time and effort is dedicated here to abnoxious Ann Coulter who always triggers a controversy in order to sell her book. No normal person can be possibly interested in her twisted views.
Posted by: Peter Bergen | Oct 13, 2007 11:12:34 AM
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