Ann Coulter misses the mark RE: Fred Thompson

Leaning Straight Up ^ | October 11th, 2007 | Karl

[perfect_rovian_storm]

Actually, you’re right. I’m mistaken on the exact words.

Here’s the exact quote:

Host Alan Colmes:
“Now, Roe versus — now, you are pro-choice. How important is it to you as a pro-choice Republican to have a pro-choice on the court as someone...

Giuliani:”That is not the critical factor. And what’s important to me is to have a very intelligent, very honest, very good lawyer on the court. And [John Roberts] fits that category, in the same way Justice Ginsburg fit that category. I mean, she was — she maybe came at it from a very different political background, very qualified lawyer, very smart person. Lots of Republicans supported her. I expect, and listening to Senator Nelson, I expect that John Roberts will get support from a lot of Democrats.”

He has, however, clearly and publicly waffled on the definition of ‘strict constructionist’.

An analysis of that is here:

http://www.americanthinker.com/2007/04/giulianis_abortion_folly.html

[fluffdaddy]

I’ve been an attorney for thirty years. In that time I’ve been an official in the DOJ and a law professor teaching Federal Courts and Constitutional Law. Your comment is so groundless and ignorant it almost leaves me speechless. Thompson’s views “on federalism when it comes to the Federal Marriage Amendment” are entirely defensible and he has defended them very ably. Try hard not to write about things you don’t understand.

[Hostage]

Yes it’s hard to believe Coulter is being so lackadaisical with the facts.

Thompson indeed threw the book at Clinton on obstruction and voted to convict. He voted to acquit on perjury, not because Clinton was not guilty of perjury, but because the perjury did not involve an abuse of Presidential powers, whereas the acts of obstruction were certainly connected with abusing those powers.

Thompson knew the perjury crime would be followed up in a court of law, not a Senate trial. Senate trials are to investigate and determine facts regarding crimes that involve an abuse of Presidential powers such as using White House employees to cover up a crime.

Regarding the Clinton Senate trial Thompson’s legal analysis and summation were brilliant, showing his intellect to be on par with Lincoln’s.

http://australianpolitics.com/usa/clinton/trial/statements/thompson.shtml

[Hostage]

If they bother to get their facts right they should apologize.

For Dobson it will be his second apology. I do not expect too much from him as I believe he is not a very bright individual.

But frankly Ann surprised me with her lack of due diligence as to the facts. I expected much more from her.

[jonathanmo]

I appreciate your integrity, sir. You are a true Freeper and you have my respect, for what's it worth to you.

John H.

[dforest]

I can see a reconcilation down the road regarding Fred. I wouldn’t look for one where Rudy is concerned.

Right now everyone is playing a game, getting their chips in.

[lesser_satan]

I don't care how conservative a candidate is, but if they do not look energetic, and vibrant they will not win the election.

'Nuff said.

[Hostage]

Ditto as to his comments on the FairTax.

I am curious as to your take on how FDT would structure his amendment idea to restrict federal judges from using Full Faith and Credit to strike down say DOMA and other matters.

He offers a few details in the following internet video clip:

http://www.latestpolitics.com/blog/2007/09/political-video-of-the-day-fred-1.html

[fish hawk]

This is just my opinion but am wondering how many others are in the same mind: Duncan Hunter is the best running with Conservative values BUT, I am going to vote for who ever wins the Republican nomination, except if it’s Ron Paul, in which case I will not vote this time around. I refuse to vote for a crazy loon.

[FourtySeven]

Few of us warned our fellow freepers about Anne Coulter and that she is just an "attention *****" more than anything else. She goes over the top on many issues even when she attacks liberals.

Careful, those on FR with posters of Ann that serve as wallpaper will attack you saying you are : Gay, A whinny liberal, you lack courage, You don't know what you're talking about, and finally, Ann may not be "X", but she sure is an expert in "X".

Just a fair warning.

[ejonesie22]

It is a very well reasoned piece.

In the end Fred DID vote the man guilty. It only took one charge to impeach him. It was not because of Fred’s vote the impeachment failed.

He had his reason on the perjury charge and while they were debatable, they were legally sound.

[TChris]

She is frank and harsh but more often then not...

So, she's frank and harsh, but then she's not?

People who write for a living, or even a serious hobby, should really really get the differences between commonly mistaken homonyms: then and than; to, too and two; there, their and they're.

[TheThirdRuffian]

“Its been quite some time since someone from the Northeast.”

That’s because the rest of the country can’t stand Yankees.

[SlayerOfBunnies]

I think I’ll let the rest of the readers judge who is ‘all pissy’. Hope that helps. Have a nice day.

[Ciexyz]

As a PA resident, it doesn't even pay me to get excited about the primary, since as you state, the primaries are over by the time we get to vote in April 2008.

[FreedomPoster]

OK, I laughed. Too true. FReepmail incoming.

[COBOL2Java]

To use a casino analogy: Giuliani and Romney are Vegas, Thompson and Huckabee are Carson City (or Reno).

[visualops]

I fail to see how Romney is more conservative than Fred. Fred made a mistake on campaign finance reform, and admitted it and his reasoning a long time ago, not conveniently for this election. As for the impeachment vote he did vote for obstruction. He has a long solid pro-life record plus other strong conservative values. I was very very surprised by her comments the other night in favor of the so-called front runners.

[subterfuge]

I think that she is missing that in her desire to promote a hardline conservative candidate.

I don't think there is anything wrong with that. The problem with NOT supporting a "true" conservative is that moderates always get more moderate, imo.

[jveritas]

We agree on a lot of things AM1776 but on this one we totally disagree. Are you really comparing a 6’4” well likable and strong character like Fred Thomspon to 5’1” screeching, mean, and nasty Hillary Clinton! How about putting these 2 in a picture together instead of 72 years old Bob Dole and a 53 years old Bill Clinton when this picture was taken.