Al Franken Challenges Ann Coulter on Slanting the Truth

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Ann Coulter and Al Franken discuss the validity of Ann's sources at "A Conversation Between Al Franken & Ann Coulter" Forum in Hartford on May 14, 2004. The moderator was Steve Roberts.
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[@dwtbrown]

I like the guy who tells Al not to talk over Ann repeatedly talking over Al when he gets his turn to speak.

[@LADYKAT...]

EW! She's gross!!!

[@johnpunchard8161]

She just proved with here body language that she was caught in a lie. It wasn't paraphrasing, it was changing the quote to fit your narrative.

[@lionsgorrilla8822]

absolutely

[@damianfragapane3595]

Regardless of her body language, her use of the quote was accurate. Freidman wrote that "no religious fundamentalist of any stripe would be caught dead flying nude". Therefore, who, according to him, are the terrorists? Religious fundamentalists of any stripe. Which is exactly what Coulter said in her book. Her body language was probably her realising that the audience would easily be misled by Franken.

[@damianfragapane3595]

Bob Wilson, she didn't say that Friedman blamed the terrorist acts on religious fundamentalists of any stripe? I can read, including your insults. They don't lend you any credibility.

[@egonfang]

You don’t understand paraphrasing and I quote put on your lipstick frannie.

[@sheLovesG]

@@damianfragapane3595he used weasel language. He implied that terrorism was evenly spread amongst those with extreme ideologies, whatever that’s supposed to mean. It’s not. The overwhelming share is coming from one group. And she’s clearly right about where to look. This makes the Kerry comparison valid as well. At a certain point it becomes a description of the suspect, to paraphrase Coulter. Btw, whatever happed to Franken? Lol

[@Nemomeansnoname]

The best part of this video, for me, is after Franken reads the quote from the New York Times piece. That moment when they cut to her face, it's amazing. It's literally one of the best things I've ever seen. Why? Because I know that look. It's the same look that I have whenever I've been caught lying to my mother.

[@deadmanssuit]

She gets way more attention than she deserves.

[@stinkleaf]

Its because she is extreme like Rush Limbaugh. Americans love polar extremes and hateful conflict. Our media is a reflection of the sickness we love to watch and listen to. I gave up TV 2 years ago. I just watch bits on KZbin every now and then.

[@garrylafferty100]

I ignore Ann but I like Al.

[@garrylafferty100]

Someonez Mom She nasty all the way around.

[@garrylafferty100]

Stunami Liberal media is a myth there no such thing anymore. He smiles at there dumb buts.

[@politicaladdict1001]

Bocephus Blue So true!

[@at4550]

Thanks Ann. Before watching this video, I didn't know that taking somebody's words out of context and deliberately misinterpreting them counts as "paraphrasing."

[@nacarreira777]

I cannot stand Ann Coulter....thanks Al Franken for calling her out.

[@your_royal_highness]

No shit.

[@kenfresno5218]

@@your_royal_highness oh you poor stupid liberal

[@istraight1]

"When someone is making an ass out of themselves (you) the best policy is to not comment and let them do it." insult is the last resort when someone is proven wrong

[@johnperez7700]

After watching this clip I decided that I wanted to know more about Ann. So, I watched several of her interviews, debates and read many of her articles. What I found is that Ann absolutely has a goal. Which, is to sell books. She has mastered the art of shock and awe! She keeps all on their heels, she wants all the control and mainly to have the opportunity to make her shocking comments which help her stay in the media because, remember "there no bad press". That is her formula to success; shock + more time in the public eye = more books sold. furthermore, I did noticed a couple things about Ann's persona and that is she A). avoids answering questions to escape from embarrassment (since she has no clue what they are asking her), B). She is actually a weak person " Complains more than others, Do not take opinion of others, tend to be overly dramatic" and C). Ann Lie's.... "Still part of the equation" So in closing. I was very confused at first as I watched the video, to much commotion and then after researching and understanding Ann. I can say with certainty; she was afraid of AL! That's why she was so uncontrollable and uncomfortable like a bitch i.e. "female dog" cornered with no way out. I say please do not buy her books, remember that's what she wants and do not waste your precious time in Ann, turn the page and let's all move on!!!

[@ambassador8524]

We need more people like you. People doing their own research rather than just saying the headlines we all would be better off.

[@keysersoze1354]

Ann Coulter's opinions are terrible, and she's just a terrible person in general, but she is well-educated and is very good at rationalizing her insane opinions and making them sound sane, when in reality they're not.

[@brandonford4474]

Keyser Soze Ann Coulters positions are based on Facts, Logic & common sense. Her high energy personality is in response to snowflakes with Emotion based positions blocking progress & outting Everyone in danger

[@mr.robokat7993]

Hahah yea right. Did you watch the video? Franken absolutely destroyed her credibility. Everything that comes out of this women's mouth is just pure bullshit. Stop listening to alternative facts.

[@damianfragapane3595]

Franken didn't destroy her credibility; he didn't understand what the author of the article said. The author of the article said that "no religious fundamentalist of any stripe would be caught dead flying nude". So who is he referring to as the terrorists? Religious fundamentalists. That's obvious. And that's exactly what Coulter says. Franken seems to focus on the sarcastic tone of the article while missing the fact that the author clearly points to religious fundamentalists as the terrorists. Either that or he's deliberately being deceptive and underhanded.

[@iswhatitiskiddo5155]

Wait a minute. Al Franken was told "Don't talk over" when Coulter was talking. She does it to him and the moderator says nothing. Double standard. Have a doughnut Ann. Maybe you'll be happier and less nasty.

[@SirSirRobin]

the scary thing is that she really isn't stupid; she's insanely manipulative.

[@loudharley6926]

Funny, when he puts Ann on the spot for lying and brings the receipts she goes to the moderator about how much time he talked, the exact same tactic Bill O'Reilly used when it happened to him. They both then resort to some lame excuse and deny any lie on their part.

[@Snafuski]

They learn these cheap techniques.

[@tedlemoine5587]

All she does is lie and exaggerate and take things out of context. Franken could have done that all day. If she's not prepared on Ann Coulter then who is she prepared on? It night help to know what you put in your own book

[@CrystalsandCandles]

haha "I'm not prepared on Ann Coulter..." she says. She should try reading "her" books. Or maybe she should have written notes on her hand. It worked so well for Sarah Palin.

[@CrystalsandCandles]

First of all, Ann, when you use quotes it means you are repeating the exact phrase the person you are quoting said. Secondly "racial profiling"... hmmm How many words can I use on this comment..... you pasty faced, homely, ignorant, bigot? The one main joy I get from watching your racist rants is knowing that you are young enough that in twenty years YOU'LL be the one being racially profiled.

[@marquezmargaret0]

ive always heard that people who refer to themselves in the third person are nuts

[@bobd6006]

James Travers I been saying same thing for yrs. I am a white middle class man but that doesn't stop me from seeing big picture and I don't lie to myself. You are right, in 20 yrs, the white middle class will be the huge minority in US and I can only pray that people like this Ann will be treated exactly like she wants minorities treated now. right wing as a whole, not all of them but as a whole hate anyone not like them and want minorities to be treated inferior to them, hopefully, they get treated the way they should be according to them. In 20 yrs, republican party will be dead since 45% of them are in their 60s and 70s, bye bye

[@CmdrLaFork]

James Travers Hahaha, great! Maybe she should have written on her hand: "Ann Coulter = Me"

[@OscarHernandez-bv3pr]

***** nope...he warned the audience of her ways so as the debate continued whatever she said wasn't taken at face value.

[@Highfalutinloyd]

I love how Ann's main argument is that Franken is "boring" because he goes through her statements and fact-checks them. First off, he's not boring, and also, the fact that her main defense is that "fact checking her is boring"...despite the fact that he's right.

[@jacobdyck9650]

I'm a conservative, socially, fiscally. I'm not stupid! While generally a fan of Ann's and a huge fan of Al's SNL days I value honesty and integrity. Ann writes books for her audience and for money. I always tune in when she speaks, but I appreciate it when she or anyone else who espouse questionable views/opinions are challenged.

[@CerberusPlusOne]

She called him boring and then wasted a few minutes reexplaining the article he had just summarized.

[@Aikidobear129]

Ann Coulter is one of the best orators living today. She debates in a calm professional manner and has never lost. You may disagree with her but she is very good at what she does.

[@highdough2712]

She seemed to lose this one. And she's not a great orator. She's just lacking a conscience.

[@Youboremenow]

in the sense an idiot is confident in his belief in something thats idiotic to a wise person? then yes i agree with you

[@megha1938]

ann coulter is an idiot

[@coolwater55]

She is an idiot who loves attention, this clip has nothing to do with her normal invective, vitriolic nonsense.

[@jimmiizzy6283]

People who claim that she is an idiot lose much credibility in that they show that they are willing to speak from their emotions and biased viewpoints rather than on sound logic and judgement. One may not like Ann for many reasons. She has done rather well by being quite abrasive and offensive to many people. But by no standard, rational measure is she an idiot.

[@jadeblackwell7640]

is she insane??? or did she had a horrible childhood experience????

[@sgtcrab1]

+Jade Blackwell Both

[@sbklein]

+Jade Blackwell Doubt they are either mutually exclusive or an exhaustive accounting of her pathology(s).

[@picketfence2028]

I'm sorry, but I can't stand Coulter. And to be dumb enough to go against the political genius, Al Franken. Well I rest my case.

[@theiconicinfidel3361]

coulter is a good right winger.. she has no idea what the fuck is going on

[@johnex1029]

Why have i not previously heard of this Al Franken guy? He sounds awesome.

[@70sRob]

It's always great that intelligence and facts always trumps liars like Ann every time!!! Thanks Al

[@TheSensfan09]

Al Franken 5 , Ann Coulter 0

[@LikeALeafOnTheWind]

the look on her face as she realized he has her dead to rights.. priceless.

[@markmarsh27]

and then she's pathetic enough to call his story about her bullshit book boring...I thought it was a brilliant illustration of how completely full of shit and garbage Coulter is

[@TripperLV]

@BelfastAtheist - Again, thanks for the tip. I posted the Hitchen's video that was on your wall on my FB page and several of my libertarian friends responded, sending links, etc. I had heard him on Fox News before, but didn't pay it much thought. I will definitely check out more of Hitchen's work. Again, thank you.

[@atlasshrugged2u]

"This is where they start to go through the footnotes of my book" Well, Ann you gotta be ready when they go through the "footnotes of your book" to determine whether your being consistent, so be ready for it and take it like a woman.

[@dangerfindertreasureseeker8905]

I liked the whole getting paint chips to compare color or the name thing bit. Shows how truly classy < more like classless > she is. Real shame is that she has not gotten better but she has gotten way way worse. Have no idea how she still has a job.

[@sngscratcher]

Bizarre individual. How can she be taken seriously?

[@danni8191]

The full quote: "No religious fundamentalist of any stripe would be caught dead flying nude, or in the presence of a nude woman, and that allone would keep hijackers out of the skies." So he did blame terrorism on religious fundamentalists of any stripe.

[@damianfragapane3595]

Exactly. I can't believe Franken was able to pull the wool over so many people's eyes. He turned their focus to the facetious tone of the article and away from the issue at hand: who does the author blame for the terrorism?

[@secondaryactons]

I love how she resorts to the old "equal time" defense tactic.

[@TheMarried123]

As expected, she denies the quote, then goes on to prove she lied, then goes on to prove her so obvious Xenophobia.

[@metaunited]

lol.. she is crying.. amazing

[@GBart]

OWNED.

[@RandomGorillaGuy]

eww rascism is not sexy

[@whiff1962]

A liberal ought to know. Check out the history of your party of choice, and its trajectory, Anton.

[@jakejones8260]

whiff1962, Conservatives always try and bring this up because they have nothing else. Of course you all fail to mention that all of the losers either changed their stripes and reformed or fled to the Republican party. You want to know the 'trajectory' of the old Democratic party? Look at the Republican party. That's what the 'old Democratic' party became.

[@whiff1962]

Are you saying that today's Democratic Socialists are what Republicans once stood for? What we have in the GOP, at present, is the party of Neo-Statists, not of Conservatives. To be sure, both the establishment Republican Party and the Democratic Socialists fear any challenge to the status quo that now rules over Washington, that being career influence peddlers and Crony Capitalists. And as far as last resorts, i.e, "having nothing else", there is nothing of last resort with solid Conservative principals and values. I bet, to the last, you would agree with much of what Conservatives stand for, and less with the liberty robbing two party monopoly. What the Republican party needs is bold bright color differences, but that is another conversation for another time.

[@ziggydahood3688]

Jake Jones Ummm not so bud, racism always has and always will eminate from the left and if ya don't believe me go show up at an OWS get together where you'll hear all kinds of anti semetic remarks. Just like your forefathers the National Socialists or more commonly known as the Nazis....

[@dercannabist-infoaufklarun8938]

Ziggy DaHood Nationalsocialists, or NAZIS, are the FAR_RIGHT of the spectrum! everything they stood for, were NATIONALISTIC causes, their "socialism" has not_the_least_bit in common with real SOCIALISM! Nationalsocialists (ONE word, for it was a newly created word, BECAUSE they had nothing to do with Socialists!) have been (still are) FASCISTS (left?! nope! those are the right), militaristic and all about obedience. their socialism meant "jobs for Germans only", "healthcare for Germans only", basically everything "for all Germans only" and it was pure xenophobia, fear of foreigners and Jews, that the Nazis had sold to the German public! anyways, trust me when I tell you: the fascistic Nazi-Party had been of the far-right and it had more in common with today's so-called-conservatives in the US, than any real conservative would like! then again, today's GOP has nothing to do with REAL conservatives... oh, and btw, I'm not a "liberal" in any way, shape or form!

[@someonezmom]

poor skeletor, she needs to read her own lies

[@rgarcia7392]

Ann eviscerated Franken, even after the little dwarf tried to ambush her with his little quote.

[@garrylafferty100]

Al catches Republicans in lies for sport.

[@rgarcia7392]

Garry Lafferty No, he ambushed her unfairly and she slapped him down like the little girl he is. The debate wasn't supposed to be about her book. It's obvious Franken got his interns to dig into Ann's book for something that was a "lie" and the best he could do was the comment she made about Thomas Friedman.

[@rgarcia7392]

Here's some of Franken's better lies: lyingliar.com/?p=20 lyingliar.com/?p=77 lyingliar.com/?p=33 lyingliar.com/?p=54

[@rgarcia7392]

1878EFC2008 The forum wasn't about "Ann Coulter's Lies." And Ann's response shows that her remarks were not lies, that the lies were actually the personal attacks Franken was wallowing in.

[@rgarcia7392]

1878EFC2008 But it was a lie, and proved Franken to be the liar. He did the same thing in Congress against Senator Thune. He's a little dwarf that lies.

[@puckutubesux7356]

Uh, Ann's still correct. The part about flying naked being tongue-in-cheek has no bearing on the fact that the author referred to them as "religious fundamentalists of any stripe" instead of, "Muslim extremists." Why not say, "no Muslim extremists would fly naked?" It would still be tongue-in-cheek. The subtext of him changing it to "religious extremists of any stripe" is exactly what Ann said - that it's not a Muslim thing, but an every religion thing.

[@edwardjnarrojr3135]

I'm a breast man myself. Actually I've converted From beef steak 🥩 to chicken 🐓 as per my Heart ❤️ doc

[@MegaTonyng]

Al Franken should run for Senate again. He will win !!

[@atimtambaby]

Quote defined: to repeat (something written or said by another person) exactly. : to write or say the exact words of (someone) : to write or say a line or short section from (a piece of writing or a speech) Paraphrase defined: express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

[@jmmacb03]

Thank-you for proving there is still intelligent life south of the border. Well said.

[@jmmacb03]

She actually was caught out in an interview here in Toronto, where she thought we had sent troops to Vietnam then lied about it on Fox... Who is her coach? And why is she so scared by a bag?!

[@love2surf505]

I LOVE YOUR COMMENT! This is right on the money!

[@hmrhuang]

Just because one is controversial, doesn't necessarily mean he/she is informed. Coulter is such an example...

[@stottyMAW]

Only in America is Al fucking Franken an elected politician. Based on this little excerpt he's working at the same level of reading comprehension as a common core high schooler.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

Have you not seen him shred people of peer in hearings? People that make there living being slick, responding to questions but not answering the questions....he razes them and that takes an intellect and research beyond the capacity of most congressmen.

[@ApriliaRacer14]

People of power.

[@Nico_Tena]

stottymaw Amazing how you can come to a conclusion about someone's reading comprehension and intelligence level based on only one short video clip on youtube. Sounds like something Ann Coulter would do.

[@arvidtremendo1593]

stottymaw Have you actually read one of Franken's books? I know you haven't. FAIL!

[@huckleberry12]

stottymaw hahahahahaahah. you're a waste of organs.

[@johnnycee888]

Ann really got down then at the end. You go girl. Ann Coulter you;re the BEST ! I Cr 13:8a, Love never fails !

[@ApriliaRacer14]

You're the Headline on why our country is going into the abyss.

[@TripperLV]

@BelfastAtheist - I'm a conservative-libertarian. As long as you don't harm or take away another person's rights your free to do as you wish. I believe in freedom of religion/ no-religion, expression, etc. I do believe in limited gov to protect individual freedom and rights. In pure anarchy, gangs will form and become the ruling class. In the U.S., my fear is fascism and we're quickly become a totalitarian state. Both Reps and Dems are responsible for us losing our rights as individuals.

[@your_royal_highness]

I saw Al live after this and he brought her up. He described this event and I remember him saying that Coulter was not terribly bright. I can see why as she no idea how someone with Franken’s intelligence and quick wit would destroy her. She looks so pissed being called out.

[@marco1173]

I normally shy away from using the "C" word on anyone, but Coultergeist makes it so, so, soooo very tempting.

[@EattherichBuddy]

Game, set and match. Franken

[@wiguy3]

Thanks for proving my point.

[@Tcheera]

People can do research and ALSO have "real world" experience. In fact sometimes they CHOOSE research because of it. As a person who changed jobs, had a 30 day lapse in insurance, and through "luck" broke my ankle on that last day - I got to experience months of unpaid rehab, unemployment, medical bankruptcy, and nearly dying, to come back to a pre-existing condition and a job I could barely do. Eventually the poor health care led to a permanent disability, and that was after insurance.

[@KiraKirin]

Owned!

[@ajrnagy100]

Well said.

[@megamaniac76]

So basically if I understand this right, Friedman was advocating for more government administered security at airports by saying the only way we couldn't have security is if everyone flew naked. Well if you've been following along since then that has resulted in molestation of every kind of passenger, most notably children and 100 year old grandmas. But Friedman didnt really argue for more govt. security he conjured up a ridiculous scenario for having security without government involvement.

[@TheToffeeLlama]

Oh my god! i never thought i would see a comment by you! I love your videos keep up the great work!

[@howlandboy]

Her immediate response to this takedown is, "I'm not prepared to debate on Ann Coulter." Jesus is there a more insane response than I'm not prepared to be me?

[@bubbacastiel9815]

You make a good point.

[@rickkeith1]

And Coulter said she’s “not prepared on Ann Coulter.” That is the most inane thing I’ve seen today. She’s flailing, cannot believe she’s being called a liar, when she should be used to it.

[@purplericee]

Sometimes I clear my head of anything I believe and try to see it from Ann's view. But it's not possible.

[@Tcheera]

I know plenty of people who hate the UKr system and capitalistic style bureaucratic reforms. It's a mess there. A close friend of mine almost died there because of their system. Got sent away untested or treated and had a giant tumor in her stomach. Ended up having emergency surgery in Iceland within 2 days of arrival that saved her life and cost almost 10% of what it would have here. Complain all you want about the UK, but it's not socialized medicine, nor is Obamacare. It's just a step.

[@KingKook]

@yzmaximus Your grasp of the facts & their translation into well crafted arguments is admirable. Eloquence was obviously a cherished quality around the ol' yzmaximus household. I earnestly look forward to more of your profoundly compelling dissertations, but please try to keep your mellifluous meanderings brief. You tend to run on in long winded rambling fickle tangents that include oddly opaque orations, curiously convoluted conjectures, & stunningly static statements. God Bless you, you boob.

[@hoah]

She got served. Directly. Game over

[@alexn6135]

I'm actually a fairly conservative person, so I actually tend to have a more "Republican" bias. However, Fox News and Coulter HAVE told blatant lies (many times), I can give you examples if you really want. But all I was saying is that they aren't much worse than most liberal media either. I pride myself on looking at the facts rather than letting my personal bias direct me.

[@tnekkc]

Al Franken threw a chair at Michael Medved at the Republican Presidential convention. He did not want to debate someone who is smarter than him. He felt ambushed.

[@mcravener]

Wow so that's how you defuse Ann Coulter - who actually was silenced. You confront polemic dishonesty with satire and humor. Kudos to Al Franken.

[@martinwallace6295]

He simply called her on her misrepresentation of the facts, he didn't lie or call her a "sexist" name. You, on the other hand, seem outraged that Coulter was caught in a clear lie and resort to name-calling. It's things like this, not, as FOX news commentators imply, "mainstream media coverage," that lost your side the election.

[@Tcheera]

And if "The quality of health care is vital for anyone with any sense" how can you justify policy that doesn't give citizens health care, and that would allow denying people care for pre-existing conditions, like cancer or arthritis? Or canceling policies on people who have paid in if they need health care? Or letting a corrupt FDA and drug companies set the rules for what is covered? How in the world is that "quality" in any sense of the word? How is that not "harm"? How is it not "failed"?

[@jarethashaer]

Here's the logic. 1) Ann Coulter's book says that religious fanatics are dangerous. This is in a sincere and serious tone. To reinforce her point, she quotes the article and uses the quote "Fundamentalists of every stripe". So, she uses the quote to reinforce the dangers that fundamentalists pose. 2) YOU AGREE that the article was poking fun. It wasn't serious. By your own very logic, you agree that the original article was using it in a different sense than Coulter's book.

[@GigiCorrado1]

Our Lovely Intelligent , well Read experienced Ann Coulter in he same room with idiot Al Franken???

[@xxYetterxx]

I looked this up because it was the one debate that Coulter refused to allow in her documentary. Now I know why

[@jcbear]

This is just one link and it is here on youtube . try google to find out the various accepted news services. CBS and CNN ran the stories and there are several link on youtube showing the news episodes.

[@NeoConsREvil]

Nothing, NOTHING should ever be above criticism, especially one's own country and government.

[@richarddelisle5113]

That laughter wasn't from liberals, Ann--that was from everyone. And I agree with Bocephus, she doesn't deserve attention.

[@coolwater55]

Ann does not want hate speech directed at Americans, because she wants to reserve that right all for herself.

[@Alaska47Boy]

Racial profiling is absolutely necessary, and Ann Coulter is spot on. Stewart Smalley should be more economical with his time- Lord knows Jews are economical with everything else.

[@valerier4308]

Al showed that she "misquoted' in order to promote her agenda. Way to go Al. Keep her honest!!!

[@letthemeatboobs]

Thats nonsense. They were discussing a particular issue, which Franken then gave the point to Coulter by not refuting what she said, and brings out her book and challenges her to something totally unrelated which wasn't even close to a smoking gun. What a joke this is. Nice discussion Franken. That's not how you discuss/argue with someone.

[@edwardjnarrojr3135]

I know for a fox fact! That I wouldn't be able to chase that long legged sweet corn 🌽 Lady, but I would like the opportunity.

[@jmmacb03]

"I am not prepared for Ann Coulter?" Who better Ann? Who better?? This woman's 15 mins are up.

[@cbooth2004]

He showed that she had lied. She responded with logical fallacies--straw men, red herrings, and ad homina. If she had not lied, she would have shown that it was not a lie. Instead, she resorted to a shell game of dishonesty.

[@TheOriginalRens1]

The man explained himself and I got that. I was just youtube surfing, I didn't seek her out nor do I own the TV station that got her on the air, nor do I know the uploader. You're here just as I was, don't blame me for her publicity. I resent attention-seeking, hateful people like her (re: the hair bleaching, I don't know any girls that bleach their hair so it's not as common with me).

[@DarkMatter2525]

She's not "prepared on Ann Coulter"?! What?! Who better to be prepared on Ann Coulter than...um... ANN FUCKING COULTER

[@jjetao]

The bottom line for having a political party is to present an unified statement on the issues. The statements of Coulter, Beck, et. al. are confused in the minds of many as being GOP positions. In fact, these statements are not vetted or coordinated by the GOP. This makes it difficult for the GOP to develop strategy. Bottom line, these loose cannons are harming GOP. Michael Steele -during his tenure as RNC Chair - attempted to distance the Party from Rush (and -by ext - all loose cannons).

[@mcesarey]

Wow...I almost felt bad for her...she was totally shaken! Then the more she talked the less I felt bad for her.

[@MS-ho7yo]

Ann is correct. He should have qualified his statement as, "the imagined" or "as we believe"... A master in comedy and statesmanship should absolutely see this and concede this point. Give the writers words a moments thought and anyone would understand what she is saying. ??? Incorrect usage of the english language and someone pointing out the mistakes does not make the messenger the devil.. ??? In fact, we expect it, don't we? WTH? I am absolutely sure that Ann Coulter does not need my validation but I am more concerned about the pushback that she receives from our so called thinking men and women. ??? I really enjoy watching Ann call it as she sees it.

[@TripperLV]

@BelfastAtheist - One of the most striking things I remember at the wall were the guns turned in on their own people, not pointed towards the west. East Berlin was very depressing, building were in bad shape, you couldn't buy anything, etc. Stark contrast to West Berlin.

[@thezoharable]

@ToddAldrich The entire south was against the act only 8 southerners voted for it from both parties. Most of the North, regardless of party advocated desegregation. It was purely a North/South partisan issue at the time. And as I said, the right in American history has consistently been the more prejudice side. Those segregationists are not in our party anymore, those who would align with their thinking would be in the Republican Party today.

[@KayAnn2121]

Since the American public is voting for the most entertaining presidential ticket this year. Perhaps Al Franken is the best choice for the Democrat's VP.

[@getpeko54]

She is proven correct in this video, right? Her book had an accurate quote and Kerry did blame "American hubris" which is character.

[@jmmacb03]

Unbelievable is right. (from Toronto)

[@frankjandl9613]

If Ann does not like having her term papers graded then she should learn to write better.

[@Nites2k]

serious question, why do people applaud for ann when she makes a statement?? Or am I hearing things?

[@Tonytone992000]

Blaming someone or a people for having hubris is not that bad of an insult. It's not like calling someone stupid,ugly or crazy. Ann Coulter shoudln't be that sensitive.

[@hubrismatrix]

I do not condone terrorist attacks but the fact of the matter is that the reason these terrorist acts are done against America specifically, is due to a grossly failed foreign policy where by Americans make friends with a bad guy against another bad guy...then hang the allied bad guy out to dry. the answer to fixing terrorism isn't to give the world more reason to hate and resent America, it is to deal with terrorists harshly, but be welcoming and accepting of the moderates.

[@PlayNiceFolks]

she is partially right, the majority of the people we are currently at war with, are mostly islamic extremists, not Christian, Hindu, etc. or, am I wrong? if so, show me why please.

[@mick220567]

When has racial profiling ever helped solve security issues. Racial profiling in the 60s led to the exponential growth of the Black Panthers, and eventualy led to the LA race riots. However as racial profiling began to decrease, so did extreme parties like the Black Panthers.

[@ToddAldrich]

@doonymacc (resumed) In 2000, Total government receipts were $2,025.2 billion and Bush's tax cuts were not significantly implemented until the end of 2003 and early 2004. In between, revenues fell - all the way to $1,782.3 billion in 2003 (the number of jobs fell also - just like my example said). Curiously - once the tax cuts were in place, things began to turn around - revenues began to climb - along with the number of jobs (again, just like my example said). (continued)

[@MilkmanConspiracy]

Any body know where it might be possible to find the whole thing?

[@bubbacastiel9815]

The problem is most people can't handle the truth. Franken is such a Dork.

[@Tcheera]

3) (cont.) instead of having developed preconceived notions and biases and then insulting people and doing google searches cherry-picked later to try and back them up with random non-sequitur / irrelevant / out-dated pieces, a good and open learner would read up on all of the different policies, understand them, and then come to a conclusion. It would also enable you to actually have an intellectual discussion rather than resorting to name-calling at the outset.

[@NicoNuney]

Jesus Christ, her first response to him showing the receipts of her lies is to complain that it was too long and boring. That's how you know she doesn't actually have an argument ready.