A big number of conservative bloggers, some who attended the recent Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) think so. In fact, they are so outraged by Coulter's use of vitriolic and divisive rhetoric during CPAC, they have called for her exclusion and a tougher stance against such tactics, as they believe its a threat to their political movement. What say you? Where do you stand on the use of name calling and bias language to make a political point and foster further debate? Is it really a victory when you get more media coverage for the reprehensible remarks made by one attendee, than for your entire conference or your political agenda?
Posted by Michele at March 6, 2007 01:48 AMThe most important element to keep in mind is that Ms. Coulter is a "Media Person". Her primary goal in appearing at CPAC is to promote *HERSELF*. She wasn't there for "the movement", "conservatism", or even "CPAC". Ann Coulter was there to promote Ann Coulter.
And she succeeded exceptionally well.
As you pointed out - everyone is yakking about here - not the event. She's getting face time on TV, pro'lly just upped the ante of her next book advance too.
And although I'm not a huge fan of Ms. Coulter, I did think the joke was funny and accurate.
The fact that CPAC had her speak indicates that they are still willing to sacrifice their values in exchange for a "big name". She's done stupid things like this before and she will do them again.
All parties are at fault - all are to blame.
Posted by: _Jon at March 6, 2007 05:07 PMI find the hyperventilating about Coulter's latest provocation to be just a bit too much. The left and the right seem to be in a race to see who can be the most outraged. Have we as a culture really become this thin skinned?
Posted by: Stephen Macklin at March 6, 2007 09:35 PMYes, we are becoming that thin skinned. Don't forget that Coulter's out to get ratings. And for each of her remarks there's a shipload of more vile remarks as conveniently located as the Daily Kos.
Also, even though Ann Coulter doesn't play into the dating life of tech superheroes, she can play an active role in the fantasy dating life of said superheores.
Posted by: Cappy at March 7, 2007 11:44 AMCappy: It seems she has that effect on many men in your demographic.
Posted by: michele at March 7, 2007 01:32 PMConsidering the name calling and biased language directed by the bloggers who want her out towards those that disagree with them, they can all bite me.
Posted by: Jack at March 7, 2007 03:55 PMIn a recent christian online news magazine poll, 1500 readers queried on the same question above. Over 64% feel Ms. Coulter should not apologize, and should she be censured by conservatives for what she said.
The majority has now spoken.
Posted by: michele at March 8, 2007 10:02 AMBasically Ann Coulter is Ann Coulter. She's a "bomb thrower" she says outrageous over the top things to get a reaction out of the left. CPAC should have known this before inviting her to speak. If they didn't know this I have to question the IQ of those running the group. If they are embarrassed then I have to wonder what exactly they expected?
As for the members of CPAC - if they don't want people like Ann Coulter speaking, then they need to inform their directors to invite less radical types.
However, I don't understand all the angst by those on the Conservative side... she has not been elected to any position, she doesn't speak for all Conservatives just as Barbra Streisand doesn't speak for all Liberals.
In the end I'm still trying to figure out why, when Ann Coulter says something idiotic - everyone loses their collective minds. I find it amusing to watch.
Posted by: Teresa at March 8, 2007 06:06 PMA pundit's job is to keep themselves in the media. She is not associated with anyone getting elected.
Hey, she inadvertently gave Edwards a much needed boost. If it weren't for her and the internet pranksters, people wouldn't know he's in the demo race anymore!