Conservative leaders
need
to call out Ann Coulter on
her
anti-Semitic remarks.
And,
it’s not
pandering to publicly
defend
Israel, America’s
most
trusted ally in the
Mideast.
UPDATED: After the Republican Debates at the ReaganLibrary on Wednesday evening, best-selling author Ann
Coulter made some vile, anti-Jewish comments on Twitter.
First, she accused several GOP candidates of talking too
much about Israel, despite the fact that Israel is one of
America’s most faithful and trustworthy allies in the world,
as well as our most faithful ally in the Middle East. Then
Ann accused these candidates of speaking about Israel
merely for the purpose of trying to win the votes of Jews
and Evangelical Christians. Then she asked, “How many
f—ing Jews do these people think there are in the United
States.” Then, when I and others called her out, Anne
argued that she loves Jews and Israel and simply was
trying to make a point about GOP “pandering.”
much about Israel, despite the fact that Israel is one of
America’s most faithful and trustworthy allies in the world,
as well as our most faithful ally in the Middle East. Then
Ann accused these candidates of speaking about Israel
merely for the purpose of trying to win the votes of Jews
and Evangelical Christians. Then she asked, “How many
f—ing Jews do these people think there are in the United
States.” Then, when I and others called her out, Anne
argued that she loves Jews and Israel and simply was
trying to make a point about GOP “pandering.”
My first two Tweets on the matter:
- “Ugly & reprehensible anti-Semitic Tweet.
-
@AnnCoulter, have you lost your mind? Such - behavior is not conservative.”
- “Conservatives need to denounce
@AnnCoulter‘s - anti-Semitic rant.
@rushlimbaugh@seanhannity @NRO@FoxNews#GOPDebate”
Ann’s responses:
@JoelCRosenberg Joel! I am a huge Israel fan!- See my current book. I was attacking GOP for
- pandering on Israel (AND Reagan AND abortion).
- It’s not about Jewish people; it’s about Republican
- panderers
- Anti-PANDERING. Today’s column attacks GOPs
- for same pandering on Reagan & abortion.
- http://bit.ly/1P1L7oW
My responses:
- Fine,
@AnnCoulter, be against pandering. But - attacking “f—ing Jews” crosses line. Apologize.
- Admit you’re wrong.
- If you’re a “big fan” of Israel
@AnnCoulter, why - say “f–ing Jews”? Why attack candidates who stand
- w/best US ally?
- You need to make this right,
@AnnCoulter & I want you - to. You made it about Jews. But you can fix it.
#GOPDebate
In the hours following Ann’s comments, the anti-Semites really
came out of the woodwork. All kinds of other anti-Semitic
comments have been erupting on Twitter. These are not
thoughtful, substantive Tweets concerning disagreements
with Israeli policies or the merits of strong U.S.-Israeli
relations. Rather, all kinds of people are using the occasion
of Ann’s “f—ing Jews” comment to launch personal attacks
against Jews and Israelis for being “vile” and “greedy” and
committing “genocide” and “controlling the media” and
all kinds of other evils.
came out of the woodwork. All kinds of other anti-Semitic
comments have been erupting on Twitter. These are not
thoughtful, substantive Tweets concerning disagreements
with Israeli policies or the merits of strong U.S.-Israeli
relations. Rather, all kinds of people are using the occasion
of Ann’s “f—ing Jews” comment to launch personal attacks
against Jews and Israelis for being “vile” and “greedy” and
committing “genocide” and “controlling the media” and
all kinds of other evils.
A number of Jewish Americans have rightly criticized
Coulter over the last few hours. Conservative and Christian
leaders need to do so, as well. Ann is widely regarded as a
leading conservative voice and she needs to be challenged
by her fellow conservatives. To avoid the topic and say,
“Well, that’s just Ann…” is wrong.
Coulter over the last few hours. Conservative and Christian
leaders need to do so, as well. Ann is widely regarded as a
leading conservative voice and she needs to be challenged
by her fellow conservatives. To avoid the topic and say,
“Well, that’s just Ann…” is wrong.
Imagine if President Obama or Hillary Clinton took a
shot at loyal Jewish Americans by calling them “f—ing
Jews”? I presume every conservative leader would be
speaking out against such ugly, crude, hateful
comments, and rightly so.
shot at loyal Jewish Americans by calling them “f—ing
Jews”? I presume every conservative leader would be
speaking out against such ugly, crude, hateful
comments, and rightly so.
Last point for now: Is it really “pandering” and wrong
and ridiculous for an American presidential candidate
to speak positively about a faithful and trusted and
loyal ally, be it Israel or any other country? Since when
did it become wrong to publicly stand with American
allies who share American values and are on the front
lines in the fight with enemies of America? President
Obama and his administration keep cutting loose
one U.S. friend and ally after another, from Poland to
the Czech Republic to Ukraine, to Israel, to Egypt,
and beyond. I’m glad to hear men and women who
want to be the next Commander-in-Chief publicly
and firmly defend American security, American interests,
and American allies on principle — Israel included.
and ridiculous for an American presidential candidate
to speak positively about a faithful and trusted and
loyal ally, be it Israel or any other country? Since when
did it become wrong to publicly stand with American
allies who share American values and are on the front
lines in the fight with enemies of America? President
Obama and his administration keep cutting loose
one U.S. friend and ally after another, from Poland to
the Czech Republic to Ukraine, to Israel, to Egypt,
and beyond. I’m glad to hear men and women who
want to be the next Commander-in-Chief publicly
and firmly defend American security, American interests,
and American allies on principle — Israel included.
Ann, as a Jew and an Evangelical, I’m praying for you
to have a change of heart, apologize, and make this right.
to have a change of heart, apologize, and make this right.
Now is the time for Christians and Jews to stand
together against common enemies — followers of
Radical Islam and followers of Apocalyptic Islam —
not to turn against one another. The stakes are too high.
together against common enemies — followers of
Radical Islam and followers of Apocalyptic Islam —
not to turn against one another. The stakes are too high.
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