Ann Coulter has been called many things. A radical, a neo-conservative, and a less than stellar respresentative of a conservative party that is trying to lose the elitist label. She may be all those things. She has a smart mouth on her, but unfortunately for the other side, she has a brain to back it up.
At times I have wanted to strangle her for her less than tactful approach during interviews, and her seemingly arrogant presentation of certain facts. Her fuse is short, her tongue is sharp.
The one thing you can't say about her is that she doesn't know her facts.
In her column Fall Fashion Preview: Cowboy Boots In, Flip Flops Out, (October 13, 2004) she made a statement that not only made me laugh, but gave me pause.
Ann: During the second presidential debate, John Kerry said: "I ask each of you just to look into your hearts, look into your guts. Gut-check time. Was this really going to war as a last resort?"
How about this for "gut-check time": When you close your eyes, can you see the Democrats defending America? Because I can't see it."
Well, that is my biggest fear, and the biggest fear of most of the conservatives I come into contact with. The Democrats are so busy trying to appease the world, stay out of a military conflict, and back alley allies by telling them, "Well we wouldn't have done this without your approval", it makes me, frankly, want to vomit.
Does anyone really care what France thinks? Or any other country, for that matter, who didn't have the cojones to stand up with their strongest ally who would be there within 24 hours if they needed help?
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— go to most recent comments1 - Mark Edward Manning
Claire R.: "The Democrats are so busy trying to appease the world, stay out of a military conflict, and back alley allies by telling them, 'Well we wouldn't have done this without your approval', it makes me, frankly, want to vomit."
Me too.
Ann Coulter rules.
2 - Mark Saleski
we can all agree to disagree about how the us should conduct foreign policy, but do yourself a favor and google "ann coulter" with "misinformation" and you'll find tons of sources listing the various inaccuracies and outright made up stuff in her books.
3 - Claire
Mark, I appreciate the suggestion, but the "misinformation" you talk about is primarily liberals disagreeing with her or slinging mud. I have read her books...I have talked with her in person. I don't believe every word she says as though it were divinely inspired....it is why I formulated myy piece the way I did...I give her credit in this particular case, because I know the statements she made to be true...I disagree with her delivery in some cases, but she is a political writer and analyst. Her "perceptions" are her "perceptions"...of course they will be considered "misinformation" by those who don't agree with her.
Thank you so much for reading and commenting...
Claire
4 - Mark Saleski
nope, i'm not talking about disagreements with her opinion, i'm talking about factual errors in her statements. they're pretty well documented.
and for someone who loves to spin up how the left loves to 'lie', it seems kinda hypocritical to me.
5 - Claire
Mark...I have never espoused that the "left in general" lies...only certain statement by certain people. You have to remember that I agree with the left in many of their positions.
To be fair, I will look at the sites you mention (if you have particular links, I will be happy to go to them)...and report back...
I don't think anyone should lie...I think that good information is necessary to make good decisions...its like a computer...good in good out...bad in bad out...
I'm not a tight ass. I am open to the input...it won't change my positions on my political ethics and platforms, because I know they both spin like Jupiter.
I was careful to frame this piece on PARTICULAR statements which I know to be true. Which I have heard in other contexts...again I say, it was not an endorsement of every word which has come out of her mouth...but there are very few people to whom I would give that reverance. Hell, I am the first to espouse the doubtful verity of every word in the Bible, and I am a Christian. So I AM openminded....
Show me...:) and thank you again
Claire
6 - Mark Saleski
try this one from spinsanity. they're sort of like factcheck.org in that they expose stuff from both the left and the right.
7 - Claire
Claire-ification: "they both spin like Jupiter" = both sides, all sides....so there is no misunderstanding.
Claire
8 - Lono
Anne Coulter says being a liberal is no different from being a terrorist. I am a liberal, and so absolutely no respect for her for that shortsighted and vicious comment.
As for her 'having her facts straight', I urge you to read the second and third chapters of Al Franken's last book. He has two chapters dedicated specifically to the numberous factual errors and outright fictions from her last book. You may borrow my copy, if you'd like.
take care,
Lono
9 - Claire
Mark, I will look...:)
Lono...Al Franken does not do it for me as a source, but I have read his book in the course of what I do, I didn't agree with much of it.
I say, AGAIN....that my piece was not an unadulterated endorsement of every word she has said. The words she said which I have recounted, are unquestionable.
I believe I also said I would have gladly strangled her on numerous occasions. She is passionate for the conservatives...which of course, I appreciate, but I give her credence only when I know for a fact that what she speaks is documented. (or agrees with me *huge grin)
I don't like Sean Penn or Michael Moore either, but there are tidbits of truth in their words...
I'm going to look at the site Mark suggested....
But hey, regardless of whether or not you love her as a political analyist, a pundit, or a conservative....she DOES drive her point home...like a bull in heat. :)
Claire
10 - Mark Saleski
"Claire-ification"....heh...i like that!
11 - Claire
*ducking carpet bombs....Lono...
In this political climate and on this particular day at this particular time, being a pacifist or acceptor of terrorism is tantamount to being one...
(of course I don't think you are :))
Claire
12 - andy marsh
Ann is all that and a bag o' chips!
I read 'Slander' and she sure does seem to back up what she says with a lot of references. I'd say close to a 4th of the book is her notes, backing up what she says.
13 - Truth Minister
Ann Coulter is one of my heros. Just like myself she is brutally honest and straight forward. I've read some of her new book and it is right on target.
Your post is really good Claire but I disagree with the statment that she is sometimes less than tactful. Hell Ted Kennedy is always less than tactful. It is hard for Teddy boy to have any couth with he is always toasted on high dollar Scotch.
As far as Sean Penn(Head) and Michael (dude the country is trapped in one of my fat rolls)Moore, there is no such thing as "tidbits of truth." Every time there mouth open they're replete with lies.
14 - Claire
Truth...hee hee...I can't deny that I agree with you. I have to be objective to her "presentation" because I write not only for conservatives, but for liberals as well, so I was being diplomatic. Sean Penn and Michael Moore can so bite me. It would give me the greatest of pleasure....I try to see both sides...and I think Sean might be sincere...Michael is just an ass. Thank you so much for responding! It gave me heart!
Claire
15 - Truth Minister
I especially like the part in the book about how self-serving and patronizing Julia Roberts was when Denzel Washington won an Oscar. Shows you that most of Hollywood is all me, me, me.
Now a good actor and even better film creator (Mel Gibson) may not get nominated for an Osacr because "a lot of Hollywood thinks that The Passion is anti-semetic.
16 - Claire
It is inconceivable to me, Truth, that The Passion would not sweep the Oscars, but you are right...it won't, and if it does, I will shout to the rafters that excellence won out. One of the most phenomenal films I have ever seen.
And yes, self serving seems to be a virus in the actor's guild. Probably a lot father afield than that. But I agree...
Claire
17 - Truth Minister
Matt Damon is another idiot. He said "I'd pay a million dollars for Kerry to win". The way his movie career has been as of late that would proably put the pussy in debt.
Maybe he could hit his buddy Ben up for a cheese sandwich and a glass of Kool-Aid.
18 - boomcrashbaby
It's funny to read the comments from the right, about Jon Stewarts performance on Crossfire. (It was unprofessional, I won't watch him anymore, etc.)
However, when the venom from Ann comes out, it's "well, I don't admire her tactics but her facts are so regally uncontestable, we forgive and stand by this woman no matter what she says" *wink*wink*
The comediene gets held accountable for political rhetoric, the politically active right gets a slide.
Remember folks, Ann hands us a big blue bar of rat poison ideology. "Sugah" coating it, so that it is more like Queen Maleficent with that tempting juicy apple, does not change how you ultimately end up digesting what has been handed to you.
19 - Claire
We are simpatico, Truth.....and you are making me laugh so hard...
Claire
20 - boomcrashbaby
ah, yes Claire. Calling Tucker a dick is bad. Calling Matt Damon a pussy is funny.
21 - Truth Minister
Hail to Ann Coulter.(or is it hale?) I'll just turn on two TV's and watch Jon Stewart on both and dedicate one in your name bcb.
I'm sure you'd also like me to forward you a copy of my O'Reilly news letter too.
22 - Claire
Remeber boom...perception and besuty is in th eye of the beholder. She says what she believes. I say what I believe, and YOU say what you belive....it is up to the indivudual to decide..
I'm gonna dance with you after, regardless....for I firmly believe in our form of government. If I lose, then, I will still pour champagne for the ones who got in and think they are right...:)
Claire
23 - Claire
that was "beauty"...and STOP calling me a right winger....I am not...and it is the one thing i take offense to.
Claire
24 - Truth Minister
I forgot to mention that I can only get FOX so I guess Stewart will have to wait. He's not even legit.
25 - Truth Minister
I will attempt to watch Al Franken if I am constipated. The bad part is that I want to puke instead of crap.
He was real smart for having dinner with that libelious, sexual harrassment statment making excuse for a news editor.