Posted on 03/11/2007 9:08:10 AM PDT by doesnt suffer fools gladly
Substance shmubstance - - let George Will and Bill Buckley handle that.
Meanwhile, I find it amusing when Ann kicks them in the groin and laughs.
I did a search for Ailes and for Fox. I can't find it. I did hear it mentioned on Fox News Sunday (I had the TV on in the other room, but I didn't catch it).
What did he say?
There are several. Here is the first one I saw: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798793/posts
Democrats Cancel Fox News Debate Over (Roger Aile's) Joke
Good explanation, Jo. I think that Ann made a very powerful point with incredible conciseness, almost backhanded. The point has been made even more strongly by the reaction from some other conservatives: We must act as is if homosexuality is respectable.
I understand that some people have a different take on the situation, and that's fine.
My first impression is that he is making a joke about President Bush not knowing the difference between Osama bin Laden and Barrack Obama.
But I'm not sure if it's that, or he is saying Obama could be confused with a terrorist...not sure what the joke is.
Roger Ailes represents only himself and Fox News. I don't suggest that anyone, anywhere should not have free speech, and never have. But they should not be surprised to be criticized. That's part of free speech too.
Actually, I really believe that Ann was using the word as a euphemism for light in the head as opposed to light in the loafers.
>>We must act as is if homosexuality is respectable. <<
I hope you are not inferring that I ever said any such thing, because I never have.
Please go back and read post #97.
Neither inferring, nor implying, that particular sentiment on your behalf :-).
I'm simply saying that this is my interpretation of the media and bloggers' reaction to Ann Coulter's line.
>>Neither inferring, nor implying, that particular sentiment on your behalf :-).
I'm simply saying that this is my interpretation of the media and bloggers' reaction to Ann Coulter's line.
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That may be the media's reaction, but there is plenty of legitimate criticism of Ann Coulter's remarks that is NOT pro-gay.
As long as we're setting the record straight...
My reaction to AC's comment was that if you were her Mommy TC, her bottom would be blistered for behavin so badly in public.
I've found her behavior of the last year or so to be just mean and bratty. That's all, no more, no less.
I agree that's true in the intention and beliefs of some critics, but I still think the effect is to shut off speech that offends homosexuals and those who support homosexuality.
I miss most of what happens in the news, I'm afraid, so I can't comment.
I agree this incident is tacky, but ... John Edwards is just such a gamma male, and the worst kind - the kind with money and power! If it were anybody else ... but EEEEW.
>>I agree that's true in the intention and beliefs of some critics, but I still think the effect is to shut off speech that offends homosexuals and those who support homosexuality.<<
Of course the left wants to silence politically incorrect speech. But just because they are on that jihad does not preclude me from criticizing Ann's remarks, which I thought were juvenile and out of place.
No, of course it doesn't. We simply disagree ... I thought the remarks were calculated and in-place ... and that doesn't bother me in the slightest.
Cry babies.
Send them to rehab.
I think my issue has become, because it's Ann, anything she does is OK. Anything.
But I'm seeing more and more behavior on her part that is almost like "I can drop kick a puppy into a barbeque pit and these folks would still kiss my shoes!".
I almost think she believes she can do no wrong.
AMEN!
Viva Ann.
>>I thought the remarks were calculated..."
We agree on that at least.
>>I think my issue has become, because it's Ann, anything she does is OK. Anything.<<
I actually read a Freeper post the other day that "Ann can do no wrong in my eyes."
Admittedly, that's just one Freeper, and it takes all kinds.
And the ultimate irony is how many of the same people who mocked the Muslim's preposterous outrage are piling on with their own self-righteous outrage at Ann Coulter. (Malkin, Hewett, Medved and countless Freepers.)
It's very revealing. And very disgusting.
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