October 12, 200718 yr Finally something we can both agree on WASHINGTON (CNN) ? Conservative commentator and best-selling author Ann Coulter may find herself in the midst of a controversy for comments Monday suggesting America would be better if everyone was Christian. Asked by CNBC host Donny Deutsch what the U.S. looks like in her dreams, Coulter said it would look like the Republican National Convention in 2004 "People were happy,? she said, according to a transcript provided to CNN by CNBC. ?They're Christian. They're tolerant. They defend America." When Deutsch responded, "It would be better if we were all Christian?" Coulter said "Yeah." Deutsch, himself Jewish, continued to press Coulter on her remarks, asking, "We should just throw Judaism away and we should all be Christians then?" "Yeah," Coulter responded, adding "Well, it's a lot easier. It's kind of a fast track." "You can't possibly believe that," Deutsch responded. ?You can?t possibly. You?re too educated.? "Do you know what Christianity is?" Coulter replied. "See, we believe your religion, but you have to obey. We have the fast track program." Later in the interview Deutsch asked Coulter if she doesn't want any Jews in the world, Coulter responded, "No, we think ? we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say." "Wow, you didn't really say that, did you," Deutsch said. "Yeah, no,? Coulter replied. ?That?s what Christianity is. We believe the Old Testament, but ours is more like Federal Express. You have to obey laws. We know we're all sinners." Deutsch said he was personally offended. "No. I'm sorry. It is not intended to be," she said. "I don't think you should take it that way, but that is what Christians consider themselves: perfected Jews. We believe the Old Testament. As you know from the Old Testament, God was constantly getting fed up with humans for not being able to live up to all the laws. What Christians believe ? this is just a statement of what the New Testament is ? is that that's why Christ came and died for our sins. Christians believe the Old Testament. You don't believe our testament." Deutsch continued to call Coulter's comments anti-semetic. "No, no, ? I don't want you being offended by this," she responded. "This is what Christians consider themselves, because our testament is the continuation of your testament. You know that. So we think Jews go to heaven. I mean, [the late Rev. Jerry] Falwell himself said that, but you have to follow laws. Ours is "Christ died for our sins." We consider ourselves perfected Christians. For me to say that for you to become a Christian is to become a perfected Christian is not offensive at all."
October 12, 200718 yr How did she know I don't follow laws??? She is so smart. Guess it's time to change religions for me because I can't wait to be 'perfect,' thanks Ann!
October 12, 200718 yr Is there anyone left who still actually respects Ann Coulter or give a sh*t about what she says? As far as I can tell supporters of both political parties can't stand her.
October 12, 200718 yr When everyone's Christian no inter-denominational strife ever occurs. Oh wait, Hundred Years War FTL. Ann Coulter sucks.
October 12, 200718 yr I don't understand why people keep inviting her to speak. She pretty much relies on this stuff to sell her books. She rarely adds anything to a debate that hasn't already been said, therefore she has to go extreme to distinguish herself. Her time passed a long time ago, and people need to cease from letting her speak.
October 12, 200718 yr Author I don't understand why people keep inviting her to speak. She pretty much relies on this stuff to sell her books. She rarely adds anything to a debate that hasn't already been said, therefore she has to go extreme to distinguish herself. Her time passed a long time ago, and people need to cease from letting her speak. Are you serious though? Controversy creates cash. The Crossfire revolution which was furthered by Fox News upon its inception does not make room for that
October 12, 200718 yr I don't understand why people keep inviting her to speak. She pretty much relies on this stuff to sell her books. She rarely adds anything to a debate that hasn't already been said, therefore she has to go extreme to distinguish herself. Her time passed a long time ago, and people need to cease from letting her speak. Are you serious though? Controversy creates cash. The Crossfire revolution which was furthered by Fox News upon its inception does not make room for that Well I guess my point was that I'm not sure why people invite her on their shows and then get outraged by what she says.
October 12, 200718 yr You didn't? Universal Press Syndicate distributes Ann Coulter's enlightened columns to over 100 newspapers nationwide. I get to listen to the podunks in Jacksonville remark about her column in the local paper. I'm trying to think of someone the left should be equally as embarrassed of but no one comes to mind. Michael Moore is not there. There are very few people in the media that I think actually inspire hate, but she's right up there.
October 12, 200718 yr I didnt know people paid attention to Ann Coulter. To be honest, neither did I. Ann Coulter is an incredible extremist, and I'm honestly surprised that she has as much pull on the right as she does. There are many times where I hope she's saying some of her stuff in jest. Like the thing about carpet-bombing the Middle East and converting them all to Christianity right after 9/11.
October 12, 200718 yr There are many times where I hope she's saying some of her stuff in jest. I'll save you the time. She ain't.
October 12, 200718 yr America would be better off without people on the extreme ends of the political spectrum. Michael Moore is just a sh*tty person, he made that 'commemorative' mosaic of Bush using the faces of those killed in action. One of the most disgusting things one could do. I'm not going to play the 'who is worse' game. Pointless and they all suck as far as I'm concerned.
October 12, 200718 yr I didnt know people paid attention to Ann Coulter. To be honest, neither did I. Ann Coulter is an incredible extremist, and I'm honestly surprised that she has as much pull on the right as she does. There are many times where I hope she's saying some of her stuff in jest. Like the thing about carpet-bombing the Middle East and converting them all to Christianity right after 9/11. Or when she said that the 9/11 widows were trying to profit off of their husbands' deaths.
October 13, 200718 yr I didnt know people paid attention to Ann Coulter. To be honest, neither did I. Ann Coulter is an incredible extremist, and I'm honestly surprised that she has as much pull on the right as she does. There are many times where I hope she's saying some of her stuff in jest. Like the thing about carpet-bombing the Middle East and converting them all to Christianity right after 9/11. Or when she said that the 9/11 widows were trying to profit off of their husbands' deaths. Unfortunately, certain 9/11 widows were (and still are) attempting to profit (or just plain profiting) off of their husband's deaths.
October 13, 200718 yr Well I guess my point was that I'm not sure why people invite her on their shows and then get outraged by what she says. I agree. If anyone actually is against it they should actually do something about it and stop supporting it by having her on. It is not as though she is an expert on anything who offers any sort of special insight on any issue. She simply screams out GOP talking points and promotes the psycho-neocon view that "we're all good, they're all evil".
October 13, 200718 yr I don't even consider Ann Coulter on the right. As far as I'm concerned, she's not a political commentator. She's more of a vile comedian. She's more Andrew Dice Clay than Tim Russert. I think to be considered part of "the right" you have to at least be attempting to make some kind of political argument...you know, something that might contribute to the well-being of somebody other than yourself. To me, Ann Coulter has found her niche, and she's just going for a ride. If bettering this country was once her goal, it isn't any more. These comments don't even deserve attention; I sure didn't read them.
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