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Why conservatives should condemn Ann Coulter (vanity)
Vanity | October 12, 2007 | ChicagoHebrew

Posted on 10/12/2007 3:26:26 PM PDT by ChicagoHebrew

I've seen a significant amount of support on this board for Ann Coulter's recent comments on CNBC. Let me explain why that support is misplaced:

First, as an initial matter, I don't think Coulter's comments about Jews needing to be "perfected" are offensive at all. As an observant Jew, I obviously don't agree with Coulter. But Coulter's remarks here clearly represent standard Christian belief, and it's wrong and intolerant to condemn someone for her basic religious beliefs (provided, of course, that those beliefs don't cause one to do things like blow up Israeli school children or crash airplanes into buildings).

That being said, Coulter said more than standard Christian dogma. In explaining why the 2004 GOP convention was "like heaven," Coulter said "People were happy. They're Christian. They're tolerant. They defend America." That's flatly wrong and blatantly offensive -- attendees at the GOP convention included Christians, Jews, Muslims, atheists, agnostics and adherents of several other faiths. In defining the Republican Convention (and, tacitly) the Republican Party as Christian-only, Coulter has done a tremendous disservice to Republicans and conservatives in general. The fact of the matter is that you don't have to be Christian to believe in things like small government, strong national security, legal fidelity to the constitution, and basic moral values. No one here should defend attempts to define conservatism or the Republican Party as limited to believing Christians. . .

As an aside, please don't let this thread be dominated with replies trying to "convince" me that Christianity is right. Suffice it to say that I have heard and rejected every single one of those arguments. But, as is the nature of being a 1% minority, I -- like most Jews -- get missionized quite frequently, which we find very irritating. Kind of like door-to-door salesmen who keep showing up a few times a week and don't always take a polite "no" for an answer.


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KEYWORDS: annbashers; anncoulter; antichrist; christianity; coulter; jews; macacamoment; mediamaters; sleepertroll; stalinisttactic
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To: ChicagoHebrew
"No one here should defend attempts to define conservatism or the Republican Party as limited to believing Christians. . . "

Who did that? Could you post a link to a source please?

121 posted on 10/12/2007 5:35:51 PM PDT by DocRock (All they that TAKE the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:52 Gun grabbers beware.)
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To: Bob J; ChicagoHebrew

“I’m shocked at some of the replies on this thread.”

Indeed. So sad.


122 posted on 10/12/2007 5:48:12 PM PDT by HockeyPop
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To: Bob J

Yeah, talking about your religion should be Verboten!! Don’t want to offend anyone, just like the old Soviet Union.

Pray for W and Our Troops


123 posted on 10/12/2007 5:51:36 PM PDT by bray (Think "Betray U.S." Think Democrat)
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To: ChicagoHebrew

Think about this.....Ann Coulter supports Israel MORE than quite a number of so called “Jews.”


124 posted on 10/12/2007 6:10:57 PM PDT by goodnesswins (Being Challenged Builds Character! Being Coddled Destroys Character!)
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To: ChicagoHebrew
How do Ann Coulter's comments differ from what the radical Muslims are saying? Really, not very much. She would like the Jews to disappear in the same way that the Muslims would.

How do her supporters differ from the "moderate Muslims" who keep their mouths shut while their radical Islamic brothers commit jihad against Jews and anyone non-Islamic? Again, not very much. Except that, in this case, some of her Christian supporters aren't even keeping silent; they are openly supporting her comments, saying they agree with her.

I thought Christians were supposed to be the Jews' best friend. And yet, here they are, turning on them. This whole thing is disgusting. Christians should be ashamed to support her stupid comments.

125 posted on 10/12/2007 6:33:24 PM PDT by my_pointy_head_is_sharp
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

“She would like the Jews to disappear in the same way that the Muslims would.

Seriously dude...


126 posted on 10/12/2007 6:38:54 PM PDT by Bob J (sis)
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To: Bob J
I can’t believe how nasty some FReepers are. First, most of the replies are about a statement this poster said with which he had no problem (blinders?). Weird. Do some people have blinders on?

The only statement he did have a problem with was Ann characterizing the GOP convention as “Christian”. Although I think his anger over that statement is a little over the top (it was probably 95% Christian so for someone to characterize it that way may be understandable) I think anyone who is a non-Christian could be a little put off by it because it looks like they are invisible or that they and their own efforts don’t matter.

It was a joke.

People who come from demographic groups that are overwhelmingly liberal or democrat (Jews, Blacks, University students, etc.) put up with a lot of crap from “their own” or from those in their environments for being conservative. Some have to hide it. The least we can do is try to remember they are part of our group and throw them a bone once in a while.

MY REVISION: People who come from demographic groups that are overwhelmingly CHRISTIAN put up with a lot of crap from “their own” or from those in their environments for being conservative. AMOST ALL THINK THAT THEY have to hide it. The least we can do is try to GIVE THEM HOPE BY SUPPORTING SOMEONE WHO DOESN'T HIDE HER VIEWS AND DOESN'T PUT UP WITH CRAP.

I don’t agree that Ann should be condemned for this but a gentle reminder that the GOP, though primarily Christian, is not entirely Christian and acknowledging so in public could go a long way in helping our esprit d'corps.

You should be pleased with the responses of the many non-Christians on this thread supporting Ann. I presume that you were not "shocked" by their comments.

Thank you for expanding upon your views.

127 posted on 10/12/2007 6:39:10 PM PDT by Praxeologue
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To: ChicagoHebrew; All

"Be ye therefore 'perfected'"


128 posted on 10/12/2007 6:45:13 PM PDT by whatisthetruth
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To: Bob J

I can’t tell if you agree with me or not.


129 posted on 10/12/2007 6:46:05 PM PDT by my_pointy_head_is_sharp
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To: EveningStar

Are you defending the Godless, soulless RINOs who embarrass our party with nothing but money?


130 posted on 10/12/2007 7:15:50 PM PDT by muawiyah
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To: ChicagoHebrew

As a Christian and after listening to her in context; I have no problem with her statements. To be ‘perfected’ is a common expression in theology because ALL have fallen short ALL have sinned, BUT through Christ Jesus, we are PERFECTED in God’s sight. Simple enough if you ask me -my 2cents anyway


131 posted on 10/12/2007 7:22:29 PM PDT by faithaxiom
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

That’s utterly bizarre.


132 posted on 10/12/2007 7:26:14 PM PDT by EveningStar
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To: ChicagoHebrew

Why not practice a little religious “charity” and give some one a break. She is doing her job when she talks like that. For crying out loud it is about freaking time people just let people be instead of each trying to make everyone else like themselves.

If all people were the same we would only need one.

Are the pics posted?


133 posted on 10/12/2007 7:30:00 PM PDT by libbylu
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To: Mr Rogers

“Theologically, I agree with her. Politically, it was stupid.”

Reading the transcript, Deutsch pressed her to describe her dream, her ideal America. She then went to the Republican convention in NY, and called it Christian, since obviously, the majority of Republicans are Christian. That was not a slam at Jews, Mr. C.H., just a statistic fact.

Deutsch, pressing for controversy, asked her if she thought the US would be better if everyone were Christian. As a Christian she said yes.

That was a pure religious answer, not a political one. She was not making a political point. She was giving a genuine, sincere answer.


134 posted on 10/12/2007 8:05:56 PM PDT by Forgiven_Sinner (The most incomprehensible thing about the universe is that it is at all comprehensible.)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

I can honestly believe you name.


135 posted on 10/12/2007 8:21:00 PM PDT by Turret Gunner A20 (.... when you really start to pay attention, you automatically become a conservative.)
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To: Bob J

You should read the other one about Ann. Phew. This one’s mild.


136 posted on 10/12/2007 8:49:18 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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To: ChicagoHebrew
I've never seen you post before, and you predate me on FR by a year or so...

(so I can't say "Welcome to FR!" ;-)

I didn't happen to see Ann Coulter's remarks -- could you point me to a clip, so I can think it over for myself before responding either way?

Cheers!

137 posted on 10/12/2007 8:56:02 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Crim
Oh yeah...ann the anti-semite...shtuping her jewish boyfriend...

Details?

If she *is* a professing Christian I hope she wouldn't be openly engaging in premarital sex.

And if she is, why isn't the lefty press excoriating her for the hypocrisy?

Cheers!

138 posted on 10/12/2007 9:01:27 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: Duke Nukum

My dear hubby doesn’t like her at all and I do, and I hold the remote (LOL).


139 posted on 10/12/2007 9:01:33 PM PDT by Marysecretary (GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL.)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp
From your comments, you appear to have been judging Ann Coulter merely by Deutsch's deliberate mischaracterizations.

Go back to post 116 and read ONLY what Ann said.

Cheers!

140 posted on 10/12/2007 9:05:24 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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