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Ann Coulter causes stir at KU...

HighballHighball Member Posts: 15,755
edited March 2005 in General Discussion
The lovely Ann strikes...again...[:D]

http://www.ljworld.com/story200443.html
Conservative columnist and author Ann Coulter was greeted with a mixture of standing ovations and heckling after she took center stage Tuesday night at Kansas University's Lied Center.

As soon as she stepped up to the microphone, Coulter fired off one zinger after another about liberalism while promising to answer questions from left-wing members in the audience who could "thrash their way to a coherent thought."

"I've come to find I like liberals a lot more," Coulter said early in her speech. "They're kind of cute when they're cold, shivering and afraid."

Coulter spoke as the 37th J.A. Vickers Sr. Memorial Lecture Series lecturer to a crowd estimated by KU officials at about 1,800 people. The lectures, which began in 1971, were established through a gift to the Kansas University Endowment Association by the Vickers family of Wichita.

Coulter received several standing ovations during her speech, but she also found herself interrupted several times by a small, scattered group of hecklers.

"I think there are some people in the audience who meant to be at the sexual reorientation class down the hall," Coulter said, in response to the heckling.

Moments later Coulter stopped and called for assistance from students when hecklers started in again and no one of authority was seen trying to stop them.

"Could 10 of the largest College Republicans start walking up and down the aisles and start removing anyone shouting?" Coulter asked. "Otherwise, this lecture is over."

Several people responded, leaving their seats to confront the hecklers, and verbal confrontations erupted in parts of the auditorium. One of those who answered Coulter's call was Michael Conner, a Shawnee freshman.

"All I did was say they shouldn't stop her from speaking," Conner said of confronting some audience members in the back of the auditorium.

Later, when heckling broke out again, a couple of uniformed KU Public Safety Department officers appeared and escorted about six people out of the auditorium.

Coulter resumed her critical remarks, calling Sen. Ted Kennedy a "human dirigible" and the Democrats' "spiritual leader." She also made fun of the Democrats' dalliance with filmmaker Michael Moore and former presidential candidate John Kerry, who she said got away with telling "big, fat, enormous lies."

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Despite Kerry's loss, Democrats think their political stances and ideas just "need new labels for their bottles," Coulter said.

She also blasted the nation's judicial system for its handling of the Terri Schiavo case. "We no longer have a single check on the judiciary," she said.

Coulter's appearance spurred mixed emotions among those who came to see her. About a dozen protesters stood outside the center before her speech, carrying signs bearing quotes from her books and columns. Ron Warman Jr. dressed up in a clown suit to express his dislike of Coulter.

"I think she's a clown or a witch," the 45-year-old Lawrence man said.

Some of the protesters, such as Robert Richardson, said they were members of the Society of Open-Minded Atheists and Agnostics.


Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo


Kay Wright, Lawrence, carries a copy of Ann Coulter's book "How to Talk to a Liberal." Wright hoped to get it signed for her son, Lt. Col. Kevin Wright, of Fort Knox, Ky.
"We're just not open-minded enough to like Ann Coulter," Richardson, 28, of Lawrence, said.

Others, such as Mollie Devine, 26, said she was a big fan of Coulter.

"I love her," the Lawrence woman said. "She doesn't back down. She's also funnier than the other (conservative) columnists."

Mary Anne Smith, 38, said she welcomed a chance to hear a noted right-wing conservative speak.

"We hear so much of the liberal side in Lawrence," she said. "I'm excited she came here, and this is not a very easy place to come."

John Altevogt, a conservative GOP activist from Wyandotte County, also welcomed Coulter.

"Ann Coulter is logical, rational and an independent thinker," he said. "In essence, everything the left hates in their womenfolk."

Unhappy with controversy

Others said they were displeased with the hecklers, including brothers Richard and Alfred Dyer, who sat in front of a few hecklers they described as acting like children.

"I think they did a disservice by heckling her," Alfred Dyer, 54, Tonganoxie, said.

"She's got a right to be treated in a civilized manner," Richard Dyer, 53, Lawrence, said.

John Hoopes, 46, Lawrence, said the event reminded him of watching the "Jerry Springer Show."


Richard Gwin/Journal-World Photo

Stephanie Kirmer, 20, Lawrence, and Jim Boyd, 27, Lawrence, protest outside the Lied Center, where right-wing commentator Ann Coulter spoke Tuesday to an estimated crowd of 1,800 people.
Coulter was paid $25,000 for her appearance, which was paid from the Vickers endowment fund, said Toni Dixon, director of communications for the KU School of Business. State and university money were not used, she said.

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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    WOW!!! $25,000.00 for one night! He can do some serious body work on that sex-change-over with that. Maybe whittle that prominent jaw line a bit!....Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Who got the sex change?

    I've seen pictures of Anne. There are few prominent media types (conservative or liberal) that could hold a candle to her feminine beauty. On top of that, she's exactly what the liberals celebrate with regards to their feminist ideals. She just doesn't espouse the correct ideology.
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    jl45jl45 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I love that woman.


    jl45
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    While we're on the liberal thingy...has anyone looked up a good definition of Fascism lately?...Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    jl45jl45 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The word refers to the National Socialist movement of Mussolini. It is often applied incorrectly.


    jl45
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    sodbustersodbuster Member Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ann is HOT[:X],, and 'Signs' was one of the best movies ever!!!

    ,,,sod[}:)]

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    interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    Damn, where's my peanuts![:D]

    Bore, got lithium?[;)]

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    jl45jl45 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by interstatepawnllc
    Damn, where's my peanuts![:D]





    Man...did you really have to bring that up again?[:0]


    jl45
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jl45
    The word refers to the National Socialist movement of Mussolini. It is often applied incorrectly.


    jl45
    Have you noted the similarities????

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by interstatepawnllc
    Damn, where's my peanuts![:D]

    Bore, got lithium?[;)]

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    He's getting them now[}:)] ISP...Got wife?

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    jl45jl45 Member Posts: 708 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:

    Have you noted the similarities????



    If you mean with Democrats who want a "hands on everything" government, why yes I have.


    jl45
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    MercuryMercury Member Posts: 7,809 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    How appropriate she should be speaking at the "Lied" auditorium.......

    She is full of herself, imo.

    Get over it, Ann........

    Merc

    "You can get more with a kind word and a gun than you can with a kind word alone. " - Al Capone, (1899-1947)

    "Tolerating things you may not necessarily like is part of being free" - Larry Flynt
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    interstatepawnllcinterstatepawnllc Member Posts: 9,390
    edited November -1
    Merc, I live in Lawrence and it is pronounced leed, not lied.

    Bore, lost the gripe, wish I was as lucky with your skanky *!



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    sheepdipsheepdip Member Posts: 3,124
    edited November -1
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    $25,000.00 for one night!
    I'll pay that for one night.
    Love that Ann

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    JgreenJgreen Member Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Of course the GOP says its pronounced "Leed". If you are a textualist, it is pronounced "Lied". The GOP therefore should be pronouncing it "Lied". Per standard operating procedure of the two faced right, textualism goes out the door when politics are involved.[;)]

    When Ann Coultier brays at any public forum, "Lied" is the only name, period.

    Has it ever occurred to you that this whole "liberal" thing is made up to get you all riled up to be a sheep for the GOP? What is a "liberal" anyway? I guess they think you need an "enemy" before you will take action. I think they invented this phantom menace to get your panties in a bunch....
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by jl45
    quote:

    Have you noted the similarities????



    If you mean with Democrats who want a "hands on everything" government, why yes I have.


    jl45

    No..wasn't referring to the Dems...How can you blame them when they haven't been in charge? Babybush is there...wake up...Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by interstatepawnllc
    Merc, I live in Lawrence and it is pronounced leed, not lied.

    Bore, lost the gripe, wish I was as lucky with your skanky *!



    topcat1.jpg Don't "F" with kitty!! unamerican.gif

    How ironic! You're a loser but can't lose me! Go figure.. [:p]....Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    whiteclouderwhiteclouder Member Posts: 10,574 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    "They're kind of cute when they're cold, shivering and afraid."

    Like her or not, that's a great line.

    Clouder..
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    maggiethecatmaggiethecat Member Posts: 2,381 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    is BB insisting now that Ann Coulter had a sex change? First she was duped by an obviously fake news story, now she asserts that Ann had a sex change. Anybody else denote a hint of jealousey?
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    fishermanbenfishermanben Member Posts: 15,370
    edited November -1
    Easy there ISP...I like skanks.

    Ben

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    Play Ball!!!
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    bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    Been to the range lately Babybear?

    MOLON LABE!
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    An evil tree bears evil fruit. You can destroy as much fruit as you want, but it will always grow back, and it will always be evil.

    Tear the tree out of the ground by the roots and burn it. Burn it to ash and grind out the embers with your boot until there's nothing left. Not a single spark. Not a single seed.
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by bigtire
    Been to the range lately Babybear?

    MOLON LABE!
    allahSortbs.jpg
    An evil tree bears evil fruit. You can destroy as much fruit as you want, but it will always grow back, and it will always be evil.

    Tear the tree out of the ground by the roots and burn it. Burn it to ash and grind out the embers with your boot until there's nothing left. Not a single spark. Not a single seed.

    Actually I live in the country now..Miles and miles of woodland. How's that for a range? Are you still trashing your 'friends' here on the other site? ...Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by babybear


    Actually I live in the country now..Miles and miles of woodland. How's that for a range? Are you still trashing your 'friends' here on the other site? ...Molly



    Since you are avoiding the question, I will have to be more precise.

    Please answer this question.

    When was the last time you discharged a firearm??

    MOLON LABE!
    allahSortbs.jpg
    An evil tree bears evil fruit. You can destroy as much fruit as you want, but it will always grow back, and it will always be evil.

    Tear the tree out of the ground by the roots and burn it. Burn it to ash and grind out the embers with your boot until there's nothing left. Not a single spark. Not a single seed.
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    babybearbabybear Member Posts: 1,642 ✭✭✭✭✭
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    That's really none of your business. Do you feel more manly with your phallic symbol? How many GB posters have you ratted out today...I still have thse others printed out..what a pitiful excuse for a man..I'll bet you've been on Springer..the knobby kneed rat face in the white slip [:p]...Molly

    Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. LIBERTY IS A WELL ARMED LAMB CONTESTING THE VOTE.....Benjamin Franklin ...1759...//// YOU KNOW WHAT IS REALLY ANNOYING? TO ENGAGE IN DEBATE WITH A PERSON'S INTELLECT, ONLY TO DISCOVER YOU ARE REALLY ARGUING WITH THEIR EGO!... MOLLY...2005
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    bigtirebigtire Member Posts: 24,800
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by babybear
    That's really none of your business. Do you feel more manly with your phallic symbol? How many GB posters have you ratted out today...I still have thse others printed out..what a pitiful excuse for a man..I'll bet you've been on Springer..the knobby kneed rat face in the white slip [:p]...Molly

    Must have touched a nerve. Notice how it writhes, hissing and spitting when it's cornered?

    MOLON LABE!
    allahSortbs.jpg
    An evil tree bears evil fruit. You can destroy as much fruit as you want, but it will always grow back, and it will always be evil.

    Tear the tree out of the ground by the roots and burn it. Burn it to ash and grind out the embers with your boot until there's nothing left. Not a single spark. Not a single seed.
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    nononsensenononsense Member Posts: 10,928 ✭✭✭✭
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    Hey! That's enough!

    Read this and quit this childish garbage!

    "In general we expect everyone to act like adults and to show respect for each other, just as you would if the other parties were guests in your home. If you are looking for an unmoderated free-for-all you will not be at home here."

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