Lamer Than Lame
12-06-2004, 08:03 PM
I was debating whether or not to make a topic about this because on one hand, I didn't want to sound like yet another concerned/whiny Canucklehead who is concerned about the comments certain members of the American population throw out about her country--but, on the other hand, I don't give a shit and I'm going to allow this thing see the light.
To those who don't know, because before today I certainly didn't, Anne Coulter is a New York Times best selling author. She is also a strong supporter of the war in Iraq. On November 30, she was on Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes to which the following comments came out of her mouth (and the following also almost made me choke on my drink):
ELLIS HENICAN [Newsday columnist]: We share a lot of culture and a lot of interests. Why do we want to have to ridicule them and be deeply offended if they disagree with us?
COULTER: Because they speak French.
COLMES: There's something else I want to point out about the French. Is it fashionable again on your side to denounce the French.
COULTER: We like the English-speaking Canadians. Tucker Carlson is co-host of CNN's Crossfire. Recently, he had Caroline Parrish on the show. Now, to certain Americans out there, Caroline Parrish represents Canadians' attitudes towards the United States--'cuz, you know, she was a member of Canadian Parliament and was quite outspoken about her views towards the Americans and the American government (like, calling Bush a "moron" and Americans "bastards"). More fun quotes!
CARLSON: [A]bsolutely the countries will remain allies and there will always be politicians who see it to their benefit to stomp on Bush dolls [referring to action (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6623346/) taken by Parrish]. But no, I don't think the average Canadian feels -- the average Canadian is busy dogsledding.
[...]
PARRISH: No, there's not a lot of dogsledding. There's a lot of dog walking, my friend. Not a lot of dogsledding.
CARLSON: Welcome to our century. Please, read this article (http://mediamatters.org/items/200412010011)...just scroll down to the transcripts. It disturbs me that this attitude exists...I mean, I know that it exists, but just the things that were said--just subsitute the name of your country for "Canada" if you're also a non-American.
One, two, three...DISCUSS.
To those who don't know, because before today I certainly didn't, Anne Coulter is a New York Times best selling author. She is also a strong supporter of the war in Iraq. On November 30, she was on Fox News Channel's Hannity & Colmes to which the following comments came out of her mouth (and the following also almost made me choke on my drink):
ELLIS HENICAN [Newsday columnist]: We share a lot of culture and a lot of interests. Why do we want to have to ridicule them and be deeply offended if they disagree with us?
COULTER: Because they speak French.
COLMES: There's something else I want to point out about the French. Is it fashionable again on your side to denounce the French.
COULTER: We like the English-speaking Canadians. Tucker Carlson is co-host of CNN's Crossfire. Recently, he had Caroline Parrish on the show. Now, to certain Americans out there, Caroline Parrish represents Canadians' attitudes towards the United States--'cuz, you know, she was a member of Canadian Parliament and was quite outspoken about her views towards the Americans and the American government (like, calling Bush a "moron" and Americans "bastards"). More fun quotes!
CARLSON: [A]bsolutely the countries will remain allies and there will always be politicians who see it to their benefit to stomp on Bush dolls [referring to action (http://msnbc.msn.com/id/6623346/) taken by Parrish]. But no, I don't think the average Canadian feels -- the average Canadian is busy dogsledding.
[...]
PARRISH: No, there's not a lot of dogsledding. There's a lot of dog walking, my friend. Not a lot of dogsledding.
CARLSON: Welcome to our century. Please, read this article (http://mediamatters.org/items/200412010011)...just scroll down to the transcripts. It disturbs me that this attitude exists...I mean, I know that it exists, but just the things that were said--just subsitute the name of your country for "Canada" if you're also a non-American.
One, two, three...DISCUSS.