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Brings to my mind the kid glove coverage Maureen Dowd of the NYT gets from the mainstream media. She says some very hateful things at times, especially about our President and men in particular (I think she's been scorned too many times, I wonder why), and the media sort of chuckles and comments in so many words, that Maureen now ain't she a case.

When Ann Coulter, our "Maureen Dowd of the right", says something that causes us to pause (mostly in jest and to sell books), she's branded a hatemonger and is immediately disinvited by the bastions of learning in our country to freely and openly express her views.

Freedom of expression is alive and well on our major campuses as long as it conforms to the liberal line that conservatives are nut cakes and therefore have no right for free expression nor too be tolerated.

With respect to Molly Ivins, she'll fall off the edge of the earth anyway when 43 leaves office in 2008. The entire theme of her weekly article revolves around only one subject matter - the evil 43 and his administration.

But then again if Brother Jeb gets inspired and decides to run in 2008, then just possibly Molly will have 8 (at the most) more years of spewing forth her anti-bush venom by trashing 44. Potential 44 would probably be a better leader than 43 but I don't think I can put up with Molly for 4-8 more years. Sorry Potential 44.

Talk about a one topic writer, Molly is Queen of the Hill.

But then again, there's Potential 44's son who I believe has political aspirations. You know, come to think of it, that Molly's a wise old gal. I do believe she has what we in the flyover states refer to as good old job security.

I think Ms. Coulter should have been allowed to speak. But does that situation not say more about how our country is fed up with what we're being put through on a daily basis? Sixty percent of Americans do not approve of Bush. That disapproval begins with the "so-called" war, then it might go to the lack of trust between, here we go, liberals and conservatives. The apparent nature of the Repubs is to cry foul when the Democrats use some of the same plays out of the repubs playbook. When repubs cry foul because someone says or does something they disagree with they immediately go into all out attack mode, even when intelligent conversation/debate could fix the problem. However, repubs feel that the only people that they should debate with are those who agree, which therefore, there is no debate, it's preaching to the choir. The students at UConn are wise enough to recognize when someone is merely trying to sell hate in the name of politics. I find it interestingly funny how the repubs feel that there persuasion in the community and their inheritance' gives them supreme knowledge over most topics in their minds. When their minds are proven to be on the edge of insanity, then what comes next? Throw some money at the problem and we will find enough sell-outs to make it appear official. Just like at Univ. of Arizona when Coulter got the pie in the face, in my opinion repubs have egg all over there faces. But hey, wiping that egg off with some crisp tax-dollars, thanks to good ol' boy Bush, makes them forget all about the apparent beginnings of a major revolt in this "so called" great country. And hell no I am not moving anywhere, I will stay here and ride this thing out until someone with some good leadership experience can rescue us. Even though he is a repub, John McCain seems to have what it takes to lead the country and not be swayed by corporate dollars and specia interest.

I agree. It seems like more people than ever don't want to hear contrary views. The president's appearances are carefully managed so that no one gets to challenge him or ask embarrassing questions. On the other side, a Joe Lieberman who disagrees from his party's line is treated like an outcast. We're going to end up with two sides that never find common ground.

Anyone for a serious third party?

Doug,

A pox on third parties.

General Perotista's campaign in '92 cost 41 the election and look what we got stuck with, a left leaning President and her husband to.

In all seriousness, courteous discourse is needed by both sides even if there is disagreement. Ann C has some very good points if you have the ability to overlook some of her smart aleck statements.

Though I must admit she's not a bad looking conservative. How can someone as good looking and smart as she is stay single. Such a crime to keep her genes out of the pool.

It seems the Dems can't even stand it when one of their own bucks the stand of the "all knowing bunch of 34". You know the leaders in that group, Teddy, Nancy, John, and ranting Howard. The farleft groups have no clue who to be for or against and so anyone who isn't a part of their elitist group are considered great targets for their hate filled speech. Re: Joe Liberman
Doug, a draft JOE for the Democrats in 08 would be the best thing that has happened to this party since 1948. None of the rest can figure out where they are going to take a stand and anyone with half a brain can see the results of that reflected in the 04 elections. Third party with Joe won't get it Doug. It's gotta be all or none for him. Hopefully enough middle of the road Dems will overcome the elite 34 and their ilk before 08.The Repubs are going to put up McCain in 08 it seems and he will go down in flames. He certainly will not get my vote. I don't care what kind of war record he has. He is an opportunist and would sell out his own mother for the chance to be president. Someone said he wouldn't sell out to corporations. Name one who hasn't. He sold out long ago and it's all in the record, look it up sometime.

Mitchell can you give us one example of a liberal having to put up with this????? You liberals always holler free speach, until someone says something you disaprove of, then hollow right to protest.

It seems the Dems can't even stand it when one of their own bucks the stand of the "all knowing bunch of 34".

OOPS , it seems the Dems can't stand it when one of their own bunch speaks against the stand........

Too many distractions from the kids about calling about the weather we didn't get last night. Sorry!

Mitchell, what is your idea of a Dem with "good leadership" experience? Hillary? Screamin' Howard Dean?
If the Dems had someone with those qualities, they'd be in charge now. They're not. Nobody wants them.
I think the American public learned a horribly painful lesson under 8 years of the disastrous Clinton administration.
Clinton's "leadership" led us to the war we're in right now, the blood is on his hands. His disgusting "leadership" was a total failure in foreign policy, and his inaction in dealing with terrorists attacks on US soil and against US citizens emboldened terrorists and led to the 9/11 attacks. Even bin Laden gloats over Clinton's failure to defend us.
Democrats will fight to their death for the right to say anything they like, and will fight to kill anyone who says anything they disagree with.
I predict that it will be years before the Dems are seen as "leaders." All they are now is a whiny, sour-grapes peanut gallery grumbling about real leaders who're still trying to clean up Clinton's mess.

Doug, I agree that the UConn kids should have let Ms. Coulter speak, for two reasons:

1. It is the right thing to do -- this is American and there is this little thing called the First Amendment, despite recent attempts to subvert it.
2. Ms. Coulter, if you can look past her hatred and intolerance of just about everyone, is consistently the funniest of all the wing-nuts out there. Did you catch her on Hannity's show a earlier this week? I don't know if she was stoned or just drunk (or both), but she was hilarious!

Best regards,
Tony

Sorry for the typos above, in a hurry.

Maybe Ms. Coulter has been getting Oxycontin from Rush, and that explains her appearance on the Hannity show?

:-)

Regards,
Tony

Tony,

Thanks for adding your comments. I didn't see Coulter on Hannity. I have to say I'm not a fan of hers and have not recommended that we add her to our lineup of syndicated columnists -- although she does bounce the needle.

I'm much more of a Kathleen Parker guy.

Mitchell I asked you a question????? Come out and play. Doug you must need new glasses, I just brought Anns book,check those legs. WOW!!!!!!!!
For better view go to Drudge Reports ( double wow)