In defense of Ann Coulter

That isn't my headline. It belongs to Simon who I quote below.

God, I never thought I’d ever write a subject header like that, but I’ve grown tired of journalists who get outraged when people dare to criticize a religion–acting as if they’re akin to being racist or bigoted.

If you’re not privy to what has happened– Ann Coulter appeared on a CNBC show, and in an interview with Donny Deutsch, said that Jews should become “perfected” by converting to Christianity. Her argument was that Christianity was the correct religion, and that Jews should accept the New Testament, thereby “perfecting” their religion.

Now, I don’t agree with her conclusion, but I disagree with Deutsch’s reaction:

DEUTSCH: But that’s what you said — don’t you see how hateful, how anti-Semitic …How do you not see? You’re an educated woman. How do you not see that?

Well, Deutsch, how do you like this: Judaism is bullshit. And I’m not hateful or bigoted for saying so, because Judaism, like all religions, is a belief system. Of course Coulter thinks her religion is the better one, that’s why she subscribes to it; if she thought another religion were better, she would follow it.

I can't disagree with anything Simon says, per se.

On the intellectual level Simon is right, but there are different levels.

I've criticized Israel on how they treated Lebanon and, if I haven't, should have criticized Israel on its treatment of Palestine. In addition, I've been critical of the Israel Lobby which really is the tail wagging the dog when it comes to US foreign policy.

To me these were objective criticisms of Israel, not Judaism, no more than finding fault with US actions in Iraq is attacking the religions of Americans.

However, I believe Ann Coulter is anti-Semitic. She's also talking in winger speak. She knows the wingers will understand what she's really saying and will jump for joy.

Via Bloggasm.

Quote of the day

An oldie, but a "goodie".

"Not all Muslims may be terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims."

-- Ann Coulter
Witch

Well, except for those pesky Basque separatists (ETA) in Spain, Timothy McVeigh and Ted Kaczynski in the US, but I guess they don't support her position.

Via Helsinki, which has many more such quotes.

What the Modern Conservative Movement Has Become

Right Wing News conducts a yearly survey of right-leaning blogs and asks them to rank their "Favorite People on the Right." Today the site announced the winner of this year's survey; by an overwhelming margin, right-wing bloggers chose Rush Limbaugh. Second place went to Ann Coulter. That says just about everything you need to know about the state of modern conservatism.

Have to disagree. That says ALL you need to know.

Via Anonymous Liberal.