Posted on 06/29/2007 11:10:11 PM PDT by goldstategop
This week, I read that Ann Coulter had said some pretty shocking things about Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards.
I wondered why she would say such things.
Then, as Paul Harvey might say, I read the rest of the story.
Here's the gist: On ABC's "Good Morning America" broadcast, Ann Coulter was asked about some critical language she had used about Edwards. In her response, she recalled something that the often-coarse comedian Bill Maher once said about Vice President Dick Cheney.
She said, "… you know, Bill Maher was not joking and saying he wished Dick Cheney had been killed in a terrorist attack – so I've learned my lesson: If I'm going to say anything about John Edwards in the future, I'll just wish he had been killed in a terrorist assassination plot."
(Column continues below)
Her point was that Bill Maher, a liberal, can get away with saying the most scandalously terrible things about a national leader, so she'll do the same thing since it is evident that type of language is acceptable on the public airwaves.
But that language is not acceptable.
That is, if you're a conservative.
And so the media have been reporting, quite erroneously, that Ann Coulter has stated she wishes John Edwards was killed by terrorists.
It would be funny if it weren't so pitiful.
You see, the truth doesn't seem to matter these days.
The media appear to be more concerned with creating perception than reporting the news.
It sometimes amazes me that members of the mainstream press do not even comprehend the basics of a story. I wonder if they are simply slow-minded or if they are willfully blinded by their political agendas.
It's got to be one or the other.
Whatever the case, it is increasingly evident there is no equal playing field in the so-called mainstream media, the great embracers of "diversity."
Miss Coulter was on the Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" Thursday night, and she seemed to be worn out by the continuing dishonest portrayals of her words.
Who wouldn't be?
So I say this to Miss Coulter: As long as you continue to contradict the policies of the mainstream – which expect us to gullibly accept everything they say – you will carry a target on your back. This is a truth my dad, Jerry Falwell, experienced almost daily throughout his 51 years in ministry.
It is apparent that when you stand up for conservative values, and especially when you stand up for Christian values, you will be ridiculed. But as my dad often said, we are not called to be popular; we are called to be faithful.
Ann, rest assured, there are millions of people in this nation who appreciate your willingness to step into hostile fire to point out the inconsistencies of the mainstream media. May you be bolstered by our prayers and well wishes.
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Just as Israel crossed over the river Jordan, we are crossing over into a new chapter in the history of our church. My father often talked about the next five years being more productive in this ministry than the previous 50. This Sunday, we begin that five-year journey.
I am inviting all readers to join us for this important event. I will be sharing the five-year vision for TRBC, and we have a special event that will take place at the end of each service.
We will have two identical services on Sunday (one at 9 a.m. and one at 11 a.m.).
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I believe Edwards will regret picking a fight with Ann.
Pics anyone?
A good article for sure—one that is at the truth—the MSM publishes only a distorted “truth,” that is untrue.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
That was no lady - that was my husband
[ANN COULTER responds to Elizabeth Edwards]
Posted by Dan Evans
On News/Activism 06/28/2007 1:23:15 PM PDT · 79 replies · 2,341+ views
WND ^ | 6/28/2007 | Ann Coulter
Coulter is twice the man edwards is. I’d like to see a little one on one.
I call what Ann Coulter does “vicious truthing” and the dems/MSM can’t take it!
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
In Defense Of Ann [Coulter]
(Jonathan Falwell On The MSM Ambush Of Ann Coulter Alert)
Posted by goldstategop
On News/Activism 06/29/2007 11:10:11 PM PDT · 9 replies · 228+ views
Worldnetdaily.com ^ | 06/30/2007 | Jonathan Falwell
**Coulter on O'Reilly last nite...Ann comments on Hardball Edwards Dustup
(O'Reilly uses "F" word)**
Posted by Syncro
On News/Activism 06/29/2007 10:39:01 PM PDT · 16 replies · 582+ views
THE INSTITUTE OF PHENOMONOLOGY ^ | June 27, 2007 | Syncro
girly man edwards like all lib/dems...suck!!!
go Ann....you rock!!!!
The truth hasn't mattered for decades...
IIRC, Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect was cancelled over an offensive remark, so I guess it depends on whatever you think "get away with" means.
Miss Coulter was on the Fox News Channel's "O'Reilly Factor" Thursday night, and she seemed to be worn out by the continuing dishonest portrayals of her words.
My mother used to say "don't dish it out if you can't take it".
It is apparent that when you stand up for conservative values, and especially when you stand up for Christian values, you will be ridiculed.
Ann gets ridiculed because she ridicules. Do unto others...
Ann wrote a very touching column after the death of Jerry Falwell. I’m sure she can count on Jonathan Falwell as a defender.
http://www.anncoulter.com/cgi-local/printer_friendly.cgi?article=183
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