Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 I guess the question is, whether or not it can be interpreted that she is inciting hatred that "is likely to lead to a breach of the peace..." It seems to pass the test for me. Good 'conservative' that you are.... Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 "Anne Coulter to Tour Canada"... What could possibly go wrong ? This is possibly the most ill-conceived tour since Malcolm MacLaren booked the Sex Pistols in the deep south... Honestly, what planet are you living on? This tour has already been a huge success from her perspective. She was virtually unknown to the Canadian mainstream. Now she's getting massive publicity, and the fact that thousands of wack jobs turned out to scream her down last night will just push up sales of her books and other junk. I'm sure she and her business manager are high-fiving each other. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Army Guy Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 I think it's a sad day when people decide that words are so threatening, even when expressed in a humorous and non-violent manner, that people resort to threats of violence. This Globe and Mail article (link) (excerpts discussed below) demonstrates the fear of debate onthe part of many. This excerpt takes the cake: Sad day indeed, correct me if i'm wrong but it was the U of O that invited and infact paid for MS Coulter to speak was it not...it leaves me wondering what where their motivies in doing so...when they had no intention of letting her take the stage...atleast that is the impression i'm left with. I also ask what are "they" afraid of, What are Canadians afraid of.... her stinging words, her threats, her opinions what exactly....I mean most of them are not new to us....this nation has produced some of the worlds finest warriors on the planet, we have proven that time after time in every major conflict around the world and yet this one women has our capital shaken in thier boots....and yet we can not come up with someone who can debate with Ms Coulter, proving or disproving her opinions, i guess not...instead we find some lame excuse to keep her from the stage, Security my ass...actions of cowards...not warriors or thinkers.... For those that might be offended and can not debate with her on that level have the opition of not attending, and yet these same people who cry foul...and threaten violence really pour fuel on the fire, they give credit to her cause giving her much more media coverage than she deserves...Since when is it OK in this nation to threaten anyone with violence just becuase we might not want to her thier words.... starting to sound like those middle eastern countries we slagged in regards to the cartoons of Allah. Is it OK for me to start hunting down some of the tinfoil posters on this forum, threatening them with violence if they post just one more retarded post....Since when does violence trump one of our rights... freedom of speach....i think it's time we wake up, She knew the rules and i'm sure one of her staff would have made her aware of our current laws in regards to hate speach....she also was well aware of the consquences of her actions....and yet she did not have to do a thing....just said BOO....and we all went screaming home ....sad day indeed... Quote We, the willing, led by the unknowing, are doing the impossible for the ungrateful. We have now done so much for so long with so little, we are now capable of doing anything with nothing.
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 she's a freak show...it's entertainment, the more outrageous her comments the more she sells and the rightwing nuts eat it up...I put on her and her target audience intelligence level as those generally found at monster truck shows... Yeah but she couldn't do it without the open assistance of all the left wing nuts, like the wack jobs that howl and shriek whenever she puts in an appearance, or the wack jobs on this site demanding she be arrested, or raped, or shot or something. All the screaming protestors pique the interest of people, who then go and buy her books. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Somebody needs to put a warning sticker on Coulter's forehead... "Information emanating from the opening below may include toxic amounts of disinformation. " Could I have a list of politicians who would not deserve to have the same message tatooed on their foreheads? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Ok, then let me step back. Here's your quote: What is your opinion on how they legislate freedom of speech in those other countries, I ask you ? I think you're being extremely disingenuous here. The difference between those countries is that there is no free speech. Any opinon or statement you make which runs counter to the prevailing opinions on religion or anything else will land you in prison or worse. You're perfectly free to advocate genocide for Jews or terrorism against America because those societies find nothing particularly wrong with that. but if you dare to question the slightest tenet of Islamic thought you'll find yourself in a cell or dead. Now in what way do you presume this relates to Canada other than that a number of people here on the Left seem to want to embrace and adopt that very sort of attitude here - if only they could change the government to one of their liking. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 & that's the difference that the university of ottawa meant when they sent her the letter it needs to also be noted that Canadians have more fee speech than anyone in the us!!! And black is white and blue is brown - depending on what meds you've been taking. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Because the right wing kooks who believe in the Tao of Coulter are willing to hand over thier money to her and participate in her likeminded reaffirmation excercise. From what I understand about 200 "right wing kooks" turned up to listen to her while 2000 left wing kooks turned up to scream and wail and gnash their teeth and throw things. Which only goes to show - the Left in Canada are ten times nuttier than the right. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 That's a little cryptic...Could you be a little more specific on the policies of Coulter? Am I to understand that the use of the term"faggot" to describe a homosexual and "Raghead" in describing someone from the Middle East is "talented","enjoyable","very clever",and,"witty"? As you yourself said (I believe) a number of people like the outrageous speech simply because it's sticking a thumb into the eye of the politically correct. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 I think that pretty well sums up what Coulter is about...another one of those right wing extremists... Right wing extremists call people names using unflattering words. Left wing extremists set people on fire and blow up buildings. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 If you think the use of terms like faggot or raghead is offensive, god forbid Chris Rock ever speaks at U of O... No, they wouldn't have a problem with that. He has dark skin, you see, so he's allowed to say whatever he wants. The lefties would be horrified that anyone would dissaprove of him, because... did I mention he has a lot of skin pigmentation? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Shakeyhands Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Well, it looks as though the forces of intolerance have won out in Ottawa. Yes, opposed to the forces of intolerance that is Coulter. Btw, if I ever see that Francois Houle in public. I'm gonna spit in his face before I kick in his teeth. I'll show him what hate and violence really are. What a piece of shit. Way to class the place up Shady, sadly, I for one didn't expect more from you. Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Shakeyhands Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 No, they wouldn't have a problem with that. He has dark skin, you see, so he's allowed to say whatever he wants. The lefties would be horrified that anyone would dissaprove of him, because... did I mention he has a lot of skin pigmentation? You don't see the difference... really? really? Quote "They muddy the water, to make it seem deep." - Friedrich Nietzsche
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Coulter is not an entertainer. She's an author, a legal correspondent and a columnist and above all.... a right wing shill. Were it not for her countless bombastic statements, she'd likely end up being a table dancer... More irony. The oh-so politically correct Lefties who are, of course, all for respect and gender equality have repeatedly made comments on the woman's appearance, on her legs, on her weight, made suggestions she should be sexually assaulted, and now that she should be a stripper. None of those comments, or any version of them would have come into play if Coulter was a man. The hypocrisy of these people knows no bounds. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 The conservative in me says this was a good move. A little less free speech, a little more shut the hell up I think the conservative in you is buried under a big fat liberal. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 What are you talking about? The religous right shuts down debates when they don't like what they are hearing all of the time. Cite? Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 The problem with this is, no debate with an Anne Coulter can be "civil". I see no value in attempting to be reasonable, or expecting an intelligent debate with someone who frequently uses words like raghead, etc. It's the bleeding heart liberals who are outraged that she doesn't get to have her say. You people and your insistence on giving anyone the right to speak freely. Ok then, how about we give David Duke some air time as well, or Ernst Zundel, or Ayman al-Zawahiri? Of course we won't be doing that either. Complete waste of time. I'm fine with that. And i do wish you would stop trying to pretend you're any kind of conservative. It's tiresome and lame. No one here thinks you're a conservative. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Born Free Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 None of those comments, or any version of them would have come into play if Coulter was a man. The hypocrisy of these people knows no bounds. Wanna bet? You should see what I have to say about former druggie Rush Limburger's bombastic bullshit and his meat grinder of disinformation. Quote
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 She complained about THAT ? Somebody should complain about her complaint ! I have a feeling if a warning was sent to a left wing commentator you'd have a different opinion. Not that we'll ever find out because they wouldn't send such warnings to left wing commentators. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 We sent Zundel away for questioning the holocaust, because he was starting to get a following. Not all free speech must be protected. That's the liberal poison in your minds. We sent Zundel away not because he was getting a following (he wasn't) but becuase he offended the delicate sensibilities of you Lefties. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Were threats made, or was it just a protest? It may have gotten a bit out of hand, but the protestors do have just as much right to be heard. I think they're stupid to waste their time, but I'm sure that most of them that attended did so in a legitimate protest. Levant was on TV this morning claiming there were numerous threats, and that a facebook group organized for the protest had specific instructions on what to bring to throw at her (ie, eggs, fruits, etc) and how to shout in unison so she would be drowned out and wouldn't be able to speak. Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
Argus Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 (edited) ...intolerant of an intolerant racist bigot...ya that's real a problem, if Germany had students like that we might have missed the joys of Adolph and WW2... Germany had NUMEROUS students like that. It was their ugly violence and communist beliefs which caused a number of middle class to hold their noses and support Hitler. It is most unlikely Hitler ever could have taken power without the threat of the Communists. they make me proud to be Canadian, that was better than 10 Olympic golds... Like many of those students, you really don't know what being a Canadian means, and you espouse a bitter, hate-filled intolerance which I find makes you distinctly un-Canadian. Then again, you've said you were an immigrant, so I suppose one can't expect any better from you. Edited March 24, 2010 by Argus Quote "A liberal is someone who claims to be open to all points of view — and then is surprised and offended to find there are other points of view.” William F Buckley
margrace Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Sad day indeed, correct me if i'm wrong but it was the U of O that invited and infact paid for MS Coulter to speak was it not...it leaves me wondering what where their motivies in doing so...when they had no intention of letting her take the stage...atleast that is the impression i'm left with. I also ask what are "they" afraid of, What are Canadians afraid of.... her stinging words, her threats, her opinions what exactly....I mean most of them are not new to us....this nation has produced some of the worlds finest warriors on the planet, we have proven that time after time in every major conflict around the world and yet this one women has our capital shaken in thier boots....and yet we can not come up with someone who can debate with Ms Coulter, proving or disproving her opinions, i guess not...instead we find some lame excuse to keep her from the stage, Security my ass...actions of cowards...not warriors or thinkers.... For those that might be offended and can not debate with her on that level have the opition of not attending, and yet these same people who cry foul...and threaten violence really pour fuel on the fire, they give credit to her cause giving her much more media coverage than she deserves...Since when is it OK in this nation to threaten anyone with violence just becuase we might not want to her thier words.... starting to sound like those middle eastern countries we slagged in regards to the cartoons of Allah. Is it OK for me to start hunting down some of the tinfoil posters on this forum, threatening them with violence if they post just one more retarded post....Since when does violence trump one of our rights... freedom of speach....i think it's time we wake up, She knew the rules and i'm sure one of her staff would have made her aware of our current laws in regards to hate speach....she also was well aware of the consquences of her actions....and yet she did not have to do a thing....just said BOO....and we all went screaming home ....sad day indeed... Quote
Michael Hardner Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Honestly, what planet are you living on? This tour has already been a huge success from her perspective. She was virtually unknown to the Canadian mainstream. Now she's getting massive publicity, and the fact that thousands of wack jobs turned out to scream her down last night will just push up sales of her books and other junk. I'm sure she and her business manager are high-fiving each other. So this was an expansion into Canada ? Ok, let's see what her sales do. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
margrace Posted March 24, 2010 Report Posted March 24, 2010 Sad day indeed, correct me if i'm wrong but it was the U of O that invited and infact paid for MS Coulter to speak was it not...it leaves me wondering what where their motivies in doing so...when they had no intention of letting her take the stage...atleast that is the impression i'm left with. I also ask what are "they" afraid of, What are Canadians afraid of.... her stinging words, her threats, her opinions what exactly....I mean most of them are not new to us....this nation has produced some of the worlds finest warriors on the planet, we have proven that time after time in every major conflict around the world and yet this one women has our capital shaken in thier boots....and yet we can not come up with someone who can debate with Ms Coulter, proving or disproving her opinions, i guess not...instead we find some lame excuse to keep her from the stage, Security my ass...actions of cowards...not warriors or thinkers.... For those that might be offended and can not debate with her on that level have the opition of not attending, and yet these same people who cry foul...and threaten violence really pour fuel on the fire, they give credit to her cause giving her much more media coverage than she deserves...Since when is it OK in this nation to threaten anyone with violence just becuase we might not want to her thier words.... starting to sound like those middle eastern countries we slagged in regards to the cartoons of Allah. Is it OK for me to start hunting down some of the tinfoil posters on this forum, threatening them with violence if they post just one more retarded post....Since when does violence trump one of our rights... freedom of speach....i think it's time we wake up, She knew the rules and i'm sure one of her staff would have made her aware of our current laws in regards to hate speach....she also was well aware of the consquences of her actions....and yet she did not have to do a thing....just said BOO....and we all went screaming home ....sad day indeed... I Find it interesting that this gov't would not let a spokesperson for CodePink into this country, a group of women advocating the end to the wars in the middle east, but evidently found nothing wrong with Coulter who openly promotes hate and war. Quote
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