Ann Coulter: Name-caller

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Originally Posted by somerfrost

DTS,
Please don't take my remarks as an attempt to "justify" the ugly rhetoric of Coulter...you know how I feel about her ideology, I'm simply pointing out that falling into the trap of personal attacks and hate speech only clouds the important issues of the day. History will judge Bush, it is counterproductive to spend time attacking him...better to put forth workable solutions to the mess we are in! Attacking those in power is a poor substitute for regaining that power and making meaningful change...I hate seeing folks get sidetracked in this way! Coulter and those like her will self-destruct (as you pointed out above) as long as the discussion doesn't drop to her level...at that point, she actually gains credibility!

Somer,
First, I wasn't attempting to use your remarks incorrectly.
I enjoy exchanging ideas with you. I respect your views, and though I don't agree with all of them, you present them clearly and intelligently.
My comment was regarding all the twists this thread has taken.
Everything you said from "I'm simply"...on, I agree completely.
Consider this, in order to regain power, is it not important to demonstrate that those currently holding it have abused it and no longer deserve it?
To me, that's the first step towards change.