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Friday, June 16, 2006 09:27 AM

Lots of Reasons NOT to Ignore Ann Coulter

For one, I want all Republicans to be forced to a) become an “Ann apologist” or to b) outright denounce her. The only way to do this is for her to get as much attentin as possible. There can be no fence sitting when it comes to Ann Coulter. I’ve read enough right-wing bloggers who wish she would go away, too. It’s not just liberals who want her to disappear.

The fact that her views are held by millions of people is reason enough not to ignore her. She’s already got all the validation she’ll ever need. She didn’t create her audience--it was there already. Just because a lot of us liberals have successfully insulated ourselves from people like her doesn’t mean they’ll just go away or wither and die. Arguing that we should ignore Ann Coulter is like saying you should ignore a sinus infection. Antibiotics exist for a reason!

Like it or not, ingoring folks who espouse her ideology equals acquiecence in this case. Liberals are failing electorally because so many of us choose to ignore that which we find uncomfortable and/or painful. It’s sickmaking and disheartening to read what she has to say. I can’t even stand the sight of her to be perfectly honest. But that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to ignore her.

Liberals everywhere should stand up to the Ann Coulters of the world. Show some backbone and fight for a change! Ignoring a bully is childish and stupid.

Friday, June 16, 2006 10:21 AM

Bill Maher and Ann Coulter

I get the impression that their "friendship" isn't much of a friendship anymore. The last time I saw her on his show, he was fairly rude to her (rightly so!) and he seemed to have this "I don't care if I ever speak to you again..." attitude.

Friday, June 16, 2006 12:08 PM

So maybe I'm wrong...

I guess we should just stick our heads in the sand and ignore Ann Coulter after all. The more I think about it, it just sounds good to go about it that way. I mean, there's no proof whatsoever that it will ever work, but who cares? In fact, that strategy sounds so good, I think I'll apply it to global warming as well. Just ignore it and see if it goes away....

Friday, June 16, 2006 01:13 PM

I like Serious Notebook's sugestion, too... BUT

When was the last time a Republican spokesperson/politician gave a straight answer to a question like that? Has anyone seen a White House press briefing lately?

You would have to add at the end of the question: "If you choose to dodge this question, I'll take it as an endorsement of her views."

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