"Faggots" (An Amazon.com Famous Paperback Title; Ann Coulter Owed an Apology?)

Amazon.com ^ | Larry Kramer

[P-Marlowe]

Frankly, if she didn't appeal to guys who like emaciated women, she'd be nothing more than an obscure harpy.

Harpy?

Talk about a politically incorrect term!

Boy do you realize how many women are going to be offended by that perjorative?

Shame on you jude. Harpy! Why not just say she is a bimbo, or a twist or an apron or a haybag, or a battleaxe or the five letter word for a female dog?

I simply can't believe that you would refer to a woman as a "Harpy". You need to check yourself into sensitivity training immediately.

[xzins]

harpy

The truth is that when an assertive, outspoken woman is referred to as a "harpy," it is considered a sexist powerplay to put her "in her place."

Same with beee--yatch.

[xzins]

Em'n'Elton take over the Grammys



Eminem's seat at rehearsals on Sunday

The stars of the music industry are gathering for Wednesday's Grammy Award ceremony but they are being obscured by the controversy surrounding rapper Eminem.
Long established superstars like Madonna and U2 will be there as well as newcomers Macy Gray and Dido, but they are being largely ignored while the record industry debates the merits of the multi-Grammy nominated 28-year-old.



Controversy dogged Eminem's Manchester performance earlier this month

Gay and women's rights groups have criticised Eminem heavily, although gay singer Sir Elton John, who will duet with Eminem at the Los Angeles ceremony, has defended the rapper.

Police numbers for the ceremony are being doubled because of planned protests.

Many music industry figures, including Madonna and Stevie Wonder, have been supportive of Sir Elton.

"Well, I think it has to be allowed," said veteran crooner Tony Bennett at a pre-Grammy party.

"We live in a free country. If it were to be censored we'd be in a Nazi country."


Insult

But singer Gladys Knight was shocked that her "pal", Elton John, would do anything with Eminem.

"I need the details," said Knight, "I have to talk to Elton. I have to call my buddy and say 'What is going on?'"



Sir Elton John says he "hopes to influence" Eminem

Lynne Cheney, wife of US vice-president Dick Cheney, has also joined the attack.

She told CNN: "Elton John has been so good in the past speaking out on issues of equality for gay people, on issues of being against violent language against gay people.

"I am quite amazed and dismayed that he would choose to perform with Eminem."

She added: "This is a man who talks about murdering his own mother, he talks about murdering women generally.

"He talks about killing them slowly so you can hear them scream for a long time."

Gay activists complain that Eminem's Grammy-nominated album, The Marshall Mathers LP, which has sold 10 million copies worldwide, contains 18 uses of the word "faggot".

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has four Grammy nominations, including album of the year, best rap album, and best rap solo performance.

He is also nominated for best rap performance and best rap performance by a duo or group for the track Forget About Dre on Dr Dre's album Dr Dre - 2001.



Madonna will perform at the Los Angeles ceremony

Fans say his album is "visionary", and rants about gays and women are not meant to be taken seriously.

"To me his lyrics are funny. I think they are misunderstood, people are over-analysing them, " said Andrea Aguilar, a Los Angeles high school student who runs an Eminem web site.

Eminem himself has said his lyrics should be taken with a "grain of salt".

Also in the running

U2 and Madonna will also perform at Wednesday's ceremony.

Both acts, who have won multiple Grammys in the past, are in the running for more titles this year.



Two Grammy nominations for U2 this year

U2, who have won seven Grammys, are competing against Madonna in the record of the year category with their single Beautiful Day.

The track - a number one hit in 32 countries - is in the race for song of the year, which credits song writing talent.

Madonna has won five Grammys in the past, mostly for her 1998 album Ray of Light.

Her nominations this year include record of the year for Music, the title track from her current album.

But overall, the awards - as well as the ceremony - are expected to be dominated by Eminem and his mentor Dr Dre, who has five nominations.

[P-Marlowe]

The truth is that when an assertive, outspoken woman is referred to as a "harpy," it is considered a sexist powerplay to put her "in her place."

Obviously someone here owes Ann Coulter an apology. :-)

But then I think that Ann Coulter is man enough to hear such insults and let them bounce off her rather than cry to the media that she was "offended".

She is one hard-boiled skirt.

[jude24]

But then I think that Ann Coulter is man enough

She's a man, baby....

[WilliamofCarmichael]

Ms Coulter said the word as she used it meant effeminate man.

I heard Hannity's broadcast of more of Ms Coulter's speech; i.e., "the rest of the story."

It really was not about gays -- the word, however, was chosen as a segway into a reminder of the serious matter of Americans being sent off to re-hab; i.e., virtually the Stanlinist practice of reeducation for offending the state [my words].

The evil word was used in the sense of an effeminate man: Mr. Edwards. The word was knowingly chosen and used for effect, of course; but as noted it was a segway into a very serious matter at the end of a mostly light-hearted speech attacking Democrats.

Now of course good conservatives will merely suggest that the left has it wrong to make Ms Coulter the "issue".

It matters not to good conservatives that the real issue of being forced (pressured?) into re-hab is an assault on our indispensable rights as an indivudual.

The important thing is to be nice as the left floods the nation with vitriol. We don't want to be like them.

We lose another one but boy! are we nice.

[P-Marlowe]

Yorkshire Faggots

Savoury Ducks

Serves 3-6

450g (1lb) Pig's Liver, thinly sliced
110g (4oz) Pork Belly, thinly sliced
2 Medium Onions, thinly sliced
1 Egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs
Pig's Caul
½ tsp Powdered Sage
Pinch Thyme
Pinch Basil
Pinch Grated Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper

Pre-heat oven to 200°C: 400°F: Gas 6.
Place the liver, onions and pork into a saucepan with the sage, thyme, basil, nutmeg and seasoning.
Barely cover with water, simmer for 30 minutes.
Strain the liquid and reserve for the gravy.
Mince the mixture.
Add the beaten egg and breadcrumbs, mixing thoroughly, to produce a fairly firm mixture.
Divide into six, form into balls, covering each with a piece of caul.
Place in an ovenproof dish tin with the reserved liquid.
Bake for 35-45 minutes or until browned
Serve with a rich onion gravy and mushy peas.

[expatguy]

"The fact that Amazon sells a book by that title does not prove that it is not offensive."

The PC is strong in this one.

[expatguy]

The Lynching and the Trial of Ann Coulter

[xzins]

I agree that there is no hope of legal action against her on this. She is exercising artistic license as a known entity....a caustic, sometimes comic commentator.

Personally, I think Michelle Malkin is way over the top on this one. Ann Coulter doesn't want to be little Miss Proper; that's Malkin's thing. If she doesn't like it...don't listen.

[Osage Orange]

ROFLOL!!

Agree wholeharpyly...

[chitteryman]

Sorry, you’re take on Coulter as an “assertive, outspoken woman” is the usual Feminazi euphemism for “aggressive, mouthy” or “vulture-like, predatory, petulant, vindictive, nasty, bloodsucking, etc., etc.”
That’s why she’s so enjoyable. It’s like watching an eternal catfight with the rest of humanity.

[chitteryman]

OOPS! That should read “Your take” not “You’re”

[chitteryman]

Ann, I love you, I need you, I want you. Be mine, all mine. Only now can I confess my real feelings. Love me, Super Bitch!

[xzins]

the usual Feminazi euphemism for

Assertive and outspoken...she is those is she not??