October 12, 2007
Posted: October 12th, 2007 12:00 PM ET

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Conservative commentator and best-selling author Ann Coulter may find herself in the midst of a controversy for comments Monday suggesting America would be better if everyone was Christian.

Asked by CNBC host Donny Deutsch what the U.S. looks like in her dreams, Coulter said it would look like the Republican National Convention in 2004

"People were happy,” she said, according to a transcript provided to CNN by CNBC. “They're Christian. They're tolerant. They defend America." (Video: Watch Coulter's comments on CNBC)

When Deutsch responded, "It would be better if we were all Christian?" Coulter said "Yeah."

Deutsch, himself Jewish, continued to press Coulter on her remarks, asking, "We should just throw Judaism away and we should all be Christians then?"

"Yeah," Coulter responded, adding "Well, it's a lot easier. It's kind of a fast track."

"You can't possibly believe that," Deutsch responded. “You can’t possibly. You’re too educated.”

"Do you know what Christianity is?" Coulter replied. "See, we believe your religion, but you have to obey. We have the fast track program."

Later in the interview Deutsch asked Coulter if she doesn't want any Jews in the world, Coulter responded, "No, we think - we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say."

"Wow, you didn't really say that, did you," Deutsch said.

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"Yeah, no,” Coulter replied. “That’s what Christianity is. We believe the Old Testament, but ours is more like Federal Express. You have to obey laws. We know we're all sinners."

Deutsch said he was personally offended.

"No. I'm sorry. It is not intended to be," she said. "I don't think you should take it that way, but that is what Christians consider themselves: perfected Jews. We believe the Old Testament. As you know from the Old Testament, God was constantly getting fed up with humans for not being able to live up to all the laws. What Christians believe - this is just a statement of what the New Testament is - is that that's why Christ came and died for our sins. Christians believe the Old Testament. You don't believe our testament."

Deutsch continued to call Coulter's comments anti-semetic.

"No, no, - I don't want you being offended by this," she responded. "This is what Christians consider themselves, because our testament is the continuation of your testament. You know that. So we think Jews go to heaven. I mean, [the late Rev. Jerry] Falwell himself said that, but you have to follow laws. Ours is "Christ died for our sins." We consider ourselves perfected Christians. For me to say that for you to become a Christian is to become a perfected Christian is not offensive at all."

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Mary,KCMO   February 5th, 2008 12:11 am ET

Ann coulter is a menace to society, she will say anything to get money or attention.Lets stop giving her so much attention and just maybe she'll go away kind of like a bad dream.

Mo   January 6th, 2008 9:24 am ET

It is absolutely incredible how ignorant people are, in getting upset over this.

Christianity is simply the continuation – the completion – of Judaism. (Now, Jews choose to not accept this, to not accept Christ as the fulfillment of the Messianic prophecies made.) But that's all she meant. She's using 'perfection' in the biblical sense of 'completion'.

It's one to not know this. It's not something most people would know. But when it is explained to you and you're still upset over it? That's called willful ignorance. That is called stupidity.

Lucky Lady, Newnan, GA   November 28th, 2007 4:11 pm ET

As I have stated in the past "The truth is what you believe it to be." That is why there are so many different religions. My thought the world would be better off if there were no religion. It is a given that more people have been murdered because of all kinds of religion, incuding Christianity (remember the inquisition) and things that were priceless destroyed. She is right, it would be easier if we all believed one thing but, we do not and we never will.

gary   November 18th, 2007 6:16 pm ET

ann cullter When are they going to get this nut case off the air? If any other person in America had spoke like her they would be off.

Etaoin, Shrdlu, Tolleson, AZ   October 20th, 2007 4:50 am ET

To Mara of Anchorage:

It's drivel, with an e. Which just about sums up the value of your post.

Mara, Anchorage AK   October 19th, 2007 12:30 am ET

The commentary here has got to be the most idiotic collection of drival I've ever read in my life. Whoever said liberalism is a mental disorder sure got it right!

Shion   October 17th, 2007 7:24 pm ET

All I can say is any religion trying to convince or get people to convert is just a religion full of people with doubts about there own faith.

If you feel your religion is strong then there's no need to "spresd the word of God"
What eve happen to you're "faith"

CN-has bee-N, Atlanta, GA   October 17th, 2007 10:30 am ET

What smells like boogers?

Oh, it's the CNN COMMENT POLICY.

How about deleting the death threat someone left on here big boy?

Steve DiBattiste, Allenstown NH   October 16th, 2007 7:44 pm ET

The "way" Coulter stated her ideas was shocking. Specifically the use of the word "perfected." But her religious views fit "perfectly" within the realm of Pauline Christianity. Remember what Christ says in the Book of John, "I am the way, the truth, the light. No one enters the Kingdom of Heaven, except through me." Coulter loves to bust out her ideas in controversial manners, but when you get to the bottom line she is a "perfected" Christian, as well as a "perfected" conservative. Her vision of heaven being NYC during the GOP convention though is perfectly hellish.

Kevin, LA CA   October 16th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

This is just the first shot, to sever the cord of ties that have bound the Neo-cons and the Conservatives for the last 10 years. The shotgun wedding is over..kaput..This should be fun...

David Siegel, Schwenksville, PA   October 15th, 2007 7:59 pm ET

Why is it that Thomas Jefferson is still more enlightened on religion than many of our most vocal political leaders and commentators today?

“On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning of the world to this day, have been quarreling, fighting, burning and torturing one another, for abstractions unintelligible to themselves and to all others, and absolutely beyond the comprehension of the human mind.”
Thomas Jefferson quote

“It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods or no God.”
Thomas Jefferson quote

“Christianity neither is, nor ever was a part of the common law”
Thomas Jefferson quotes

“A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither”
Thomas Jefferson quotes

John Baker, San Diego, California.   October 15th, 2007 7:47 pm ET

I can not believe this woman professes to be a Christian, what a shame for my religion. Jesus taught us not to judge others, however Ann Coulter makes it awfully hard not to. I will try not to judge her other than to say she is an out of control babbling idiot.

John, Long Beach, CA   October 15th, 2007 5:32 pm ET

Hmmm, after reading Ann's statements, it appears that she and those who agree with her, want: A – to have me discard my central beliefs (i.e. that which makes me Jewish and that which gives me my sense of identity). B – To convince me that I'm less than or deficiant in some way, and encourage me to abandon my the heritage I've inherited and that I hold most dear. C – That these emissaries claim to know better than all than the collective wisdom of almost three thousand years of practise and study have gleaned. That must be why Ann "yeah" to the questioned if we should just throw Judaism away. What's even funnier is those who cannot see the Jew-hatred in this, but seem to believe it's really Christian Love.

dras alliance, ohio   October 15th, 2007 4:28 pm ET

What is a Christan anyway. I've been a Protestant all my life and I swear I've never came across anyone in my church that hated as much as that young lady hates. Is there anyone that is half human that agrees with her other then those Clan like people who buy into her hate.

M. Deixler, Alameda, CA   October 15th, 2007 4:24 pm ET

Ann Coulter’s remarks are offensive and anti Semitic in nature. It makes little difference whether she actually believes them or spouts them for attention; they engender strong emotional responses because they are offensive. She should, and MUST be roundly condemned for uttering them, rather then excused as just “getting attention”. That she did say them is offense enough.

Aaron, Lynnwood, WA   October 15th, 2007 10:18 am ET

I don't agree with her opinion, but I don't see why people are calling to have her fired from her show. She's entitled to her opinion on religion. And yes, the overall goal of christians is to convert everyone to christianity. there's nothing wrong with saying that. Have we seriously entered this rediculous of an age where you have to accept everyone's beliefs as correct? That's rediculous.

Grover Fairfield, Ohio   October 15th, 2007 9:30 am ET

This woman is about 1900 pounds short of a ton, when it comes to intelligence and tact.

Doug - Jacksonville   October 15th, 2007 8:44 am ET

What do you mean "We"?

Ann Coulter is the biggest embarrassment to Christianity since Judas Iscariot.

What I fail to understand is why she hasn't been shut down by her media bosses in the same way Don Imus was.

Etaoin Shrdlu, Tolleson, AZ   October 15th, 2007 6:51 am ET

Posted By L. M. Gray, Austin, Texas : October 12, 2007 2:34 pm

"I hear no Jewish voices raised in support of the recognition of that holocaust [speaking of the Armenian genocide]"

Well, Mr. Gray must not have been trying very hard. A quick Internet search found the following article on Yahoo News, Politics drive US Armenia resolution, which clearly states:

"One of the faces of the Democratic effort is Democratic Congressman Tom Lantos, chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committe and a Holocaust survivor known for infusing his politics with a strong moral tone.

The committee this week passed the bill to the full House floor after Lantos had called a vote of "conscience" and argued the United States had a moral duty to describe the killings as "genocide" despite the consequences."

It is well known that Chairman Lantos is a Jew, and a survivor of the Holocaust. If Mr. Gray wants the names of other Jews who support the resolution and condemn the Armenian genocide, he can find them for himself!

Or, he can read The Forty Days of Musa Dagh a novel about that genocide written by Franz Werfel – another Jew.

JJ, Morehead City NC   October 15th, 2007 1:28 am ET

Before we all get too excited about comments that are made by various people such as Ann, let's be reminded that the term "to offend", as used in the New Testament literally means "to cause ti sin". While some of these comments may be distasteful to some of us, I hardly believe that they cause us to commit sins.This is mearly another missuse of scriptual terms to suit our own positions.

Wow, that's amazingly stupid.

"Offend" comes from a middle english, french and ultimately Latin. It means to strike or displease. I hasn't got anything to do with the bible.

If the biblical translators translated some Greek or Hebrew word into "offend" it has nothing to do with anything.

Get a life. And maybe a brain.

Mark C, Asheville NC   October 15th, 2007 1:22 am ET

Why does anyone care anymore what this dumb skank has to say?

ALana LaCombe, Memphis TN   October 14th, 2007 11:30 pm ET

I saw this segment. She's blind to her own anti-semiticism ... it is so ingrained that she can't even see the problem with her way of thinking.

Oh, wait – that's right ... she has a new book hitting the shelves.

Jeff, Tampa, FL   October 14th, 2007 11:12 pm ET

My remarks have little to do with Ann and more to do with the opportunity to encourage people to think, study and choose what you want? Considering that there might be an eternity, would it hurt you to take some time out of your vapor of an existence on earth and find out for yourself if Christ is the Savoir he claims to be? Thank God you live in America where you can make up your own mind.

Greg, Barrington, IL   October 14th, 2007 8:16 pm ET

Dear CNN: Wow! 2800 comments posted to this article.. This woman is so consistantly outragous I would like to believe she is just doing it for the attention. However, the actual truth is she is just saying publicly what most conservatives have learned to keep to themselves. I think rather than wanting Jews to be "perfected" what she really wants is for them to be "selected". When will this conservative plague of ignorence end?

chris, paris   October 14th, 2007 2:16 pm ET

Why does everybody seem to care what Ann Coulter has to say? Honestly, you ALLOW her to get under your skin. The best way to "defeat" a shock jock personality is to simply ignore him/her. Coulter and Imus are laughing all the way to the bank at the expense of your sensitive feelings.

Kevin Spartanburg, SC   October 14th, 2007 8:33 am ET

The reason people like her make these kind of comments is to get her face in the news. Her, and all of her right wing kind are on the way out and they know it. I believe that the Democratic take over of the Senate was as much about the majority of us getting tired of a Christian minority trying to tell us how to lead our lives as anything.

Keith, Ann Arbor, MI   October 14th, 2007 12:55 am ET

Actual Ann Coulter quotes:
"We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity."
"God gave us the earth. We have dominion over the plants, the animals, the trees. God said, 'Earth is yours. Take it. Rape it. It's yours.'"
"I think [women] should be armed but should not [be allowed to] vote."
“Don't pray. Learn to use guns."
"I have to say I'm all for public flogging.”
"My libertarian friends are probably getting a little upset now but I think that's because they never appreciate the benefits of local fascism."
I actually like Ann Coulter because she says what Bush most republicans wish they could say and not cause public outcry. You want to know what it really means to be a republican. Look to Ann Coulter. Like other republicans, her views are messed up, but at least she says them out loud.

Jeff, Tampa, FL   October 13th, 2007 11:54 pm ET

How many people writing on this blog have actually studied the Bible? How many have actually considered the prophecies of the Law and the Prophets? In short, all these prophecies point to the Jesus Christ of the New Testament. Amazing, all these individual books(of the Old Testement) by many different authors at different times in different places in History point to Jesus Christ. Don't take my word for it, Study it yourself. Most people here seem to just be offended because someone is giving her opinion when asked by the host. Again, if you think she is crazy pick up the Torah and the rest of the Bible and study it yourself. This is America, you can believe what you choose. Many things Jesus said was offensive to people even though it was and still is the truth. Truth Hurts sometimes, but it can save you too if you accept it. If you want to say Ann is insensitive fine and this may be stuff she has just been told, but the fact of the matter is The Jewish Faith is foundational for the Christian Faith, that's the way God planned it!

Michelle NY, NY   October 13th, 2007 11:22 pm ET

"Before we all get too excited about comments that are made by various people such as Ann, let's be reminded that the term "to offend", as used in the New Testament literally means "to cause ti sin". While some of these comments may be distasteful to some of us, I hardly believe that they cause us to commit sins.This is mearly another missuse of scriptual terms to suit our own positions."

The Greek scriptures were written in, duh, koine Greek. The English word 'offend' does not appear therein. The word "offend" may be used with the definition given above in the particular translation Lynn Gregory consulted, but there are countless translations of the Bible in just about every possible language including Klingon, many in English alone. In the various English translations, 'offend' may be used in any of its senses, or it may not appear at all. I suspect that Lynn Gregory was citing the King James ("If thine eye offend thee...") which is a monument of English literature, but which it is pointless to subject to close reading for doctrinal purposes. If you want to know what the biblical texts really say, you must learn the biblical languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek) and consider the various issues pertaining to textual transmission. Nit-picking over this word or that in the King James is beyond ridiculous.

The language of the King James is magnificent (thanks mostly to William Tyndale), but it is 400 years old and much of it is archaic/obsolete. Nor is the KJV all that accurate as a translation. For beauty the King James can't be beat; for influence on later Anglophone literature, it's number one; as an English study Bible, it has been surpassed by other translations.

kate, st. louis, mo   October 13th, 2007 11:09 pm ET

I don't think her jokes even funny. She is a vicious person.

RJS, Rio Rancho,NM   October 13th, 2007 10:29 pm ET

I hope all you self-rightious commentators who are so offended by what right-winger/neo-con Anne Coulter said get as offended by all the bigoted hatered she has spewed in the past against Hispanic Immigrants. Lets join forces and get her off the airwaves and send her into obsurity where she belongs.

Joe, Florida   October 13th, 2007 10:10 pm ET

Stupid freak! There are some real NUTS in this country!

Religion is business; don't forget!

Lynn Gregory, Ball Ground, Georgia   October 13th, 2007 9:07 pm ET

Before we all get too excited about comments that are made by various people such as Ann, let's be reminded that the term "to offend", as used in the New Testament literally means "to cause ti sin". While some of these comments may be distasteful to some of us, I hardly believe that they cause us to commit sins.This is mearly another missuse of scriptual terms to suit our own positions.

Paul C., Palmetto Bay, FL   October 13th, 2007 7:03 pm ET

A 100% airhead. She is the basis of all blond jokes.
The biggest mistake anyone can make is pay any attention to Ann Coulter.

A Miller, Belleville Illinois   October 13th, 2007 6:07 pm ET

Donny D, you sort of led Ms Coulter down that path where she'd be able to spew her
brand of crap.
I wish the media wouldn't acknowledge her at all, so she could dissappear. Never argue with an idiot, you both look like after a while. -A Miller

David, Los Angeles, CA   October 13th, 2007 4:17 pm ET

Why is everyone so surprised at Ann Coulter's latest low-class but high publicity bluster? The woman long ago abandoned any principles in favor of celebrity. A bigot is a bigot is a bigot- regardless of gender or how "Hot" she she may be.

m T WI   October 13th, 2007 3:55 pm ET

People like Phil Donahue get pushed off the air but we get trash like this? No wonder why it wasn't hard to fool Americans into believing that it's good for the economy if we ship all our jobs to Communist China!

Dixon Benshoof, Des Moines Iowa   October 13th, 2007 3:30 pm ET

She is just and right wing freak.

Al Mighty   October 13th, 2007 3:23 pm ET

Hey Ann,

Following your logic, once can say that Christians are simply "misguided" Jews who have fallen off the fast track.

Or that all religious people are simply "imperfect" atheists.

Or that if you were "perfected", you might almost be human.

Peter, Cincinatti, Ohio   October 13th, 2007 3:13 pm ET

Education, or the pretense of such, is no guarantee that someone won't be an idiot.
Anne Coulter is proof of this.
Anyone who would say something this stupid should never be allowed on TV, unless it's a comedy show of course...

D Gamblin   October 13th, 2007 2:53 pm ET

oh forgot!!!!! Hopefully she will stay in the spotlight by making outrageous comments like this one!!!! You know the GOP (Grand Old Perverts) just wish she will go away! People like the likes of Larry Craig, Ann Coulter, Mark Foley, David Vitter, Duke Cunningham, Alberto Gonzales, Karl Rove, Bill O'Reilly, and Rush Limbaugh, are prime examples of what is wrong with the Republican Party. What happened to Republicans like Barry Goldwater, Dwight D Eisenhower, and Abraham Lincoln? Can the Republican Party go any lower than they are right now?????

D Gamblin   October 13th, 2007 2:39 pm ET

AMAZING, ANN COULTER has to be one of the biggest IDIOTS to have walked the face of the EARTH. She is definitely not a HYPOCRIT, but she is definitely a RACIST/BIGOT when it comes to RELIGION. And she is definitley another BAD EXAMPLE of what the REPUBLICAN PARTY stands for. Is she related to GEORGE BUSH????????

Timothy Theis, St. Louis MO   October 13th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

Wow, I LOVE this woman! She so graciously (and seemingly ignorantly) grabs a reeeally big shovel and just scoops as much dung-filled dookie onto the somehow (amazingly) deepening grave of the GOP's slowly-suffocating girl, Hope...I almost sense that she's secretly wet with hopes for the evangelical Right Wing to draft her for Prez...but alas deep-down, most are not evil people who support her divisionary, near-delusionary rhetoric. Is she sleeping with Cheney? C'mon, Tucker, break the story, we hold our collective wine 'n host-scented Christian breaths...meanwhile, back at the hill called Calvary, a liberal named "Jesus" wishes he'd be able to look forward to a roll-over in his grave.

Mick McGuire Canmore Alberta   October 13th, 2007 11:52 am ET

As Bugs Bunny say, what a maroon! She believes the RN convention was the pivotal perfect moment of history – what a clown. The west was neck deep in the dual disasters in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the U.S. was on it's way to fiscal suicide. 1000 years from now, when people asked when America started to lose its role as leader of the World, they will point to the last 7 years. it makes me sad.
As for Coulter's crazy comments, the far right, like the far left, is not known for its wisdom. Hitler tried to perfect the Jews (somewhere between medium well and well done). Coulter is farther along the line between merely Christian and conservative and antisemitic than i thought.
As for her babbling and backtracking during the interview, it's strange that you never see Ann and Miss south Carolina at the same time in the same place.

Angela, WPB< FL   October 13th, 2007 11:45 am ET

Doesnt' this belong on Tabloid tv or the like?
Can't really see any relevance to her comments except the sensational value it brings her and her books. This in not a political story – nobody agrees with her.
Get back to politics CNN!!

KD, Dallas, TX   October 13th, 2007 10:56 am ET

Ann Coulter does not represent Christians. The Christianity I was raised by would never say the cruel things that she does. They would not intentionally hurt the widows of the 911 tragedy just to sell a book to profit from. They wouldn't judge others. I am proud of my Christian beliefs. Ann Coulters are extremist to the nth degree. She mirrors the Islamic extremist view of supreme beings that all should be the same.

I have such a difficult time understanding why anyone would look up to her. To hear that the Republicans had her as a speaker really makes me question what they stand for. I don't see any difference between Ann Coulter, Adolph Hitler and Osama Bin Ladin...they all insight hatred towards differences.

sharon, Jacksonville, Fl   October 13th, 2007 10:53 am ET

She is a total and complete freak show! Let her talk, the more damage she does to the uber-conservative Republican party the better.

John, Stamford CT   October 13th, 2007 10:17 am ET

Somehow we Republicans have got to revoke her card and membership. She truly gives meaning to the word BIMBO!

Zoe, Austin,Tx   October 13th, 2007 9:58 am ET

How many US soldiers died this month? Just another attempt to take our minds off what is really important. Wake up people.

christian, selden, ny   October 13th, 2007 9:45 am ET

No Name, Los Angeles, CA

MAYBE WE SHOULDNT!!!!

Dean, Albany, NY   October 13th, 2007 8:42 am ET

Why would anyone expect anything less from her? I can't believe that CNN now gives her regular air time.

Adam, Chicago, IL   October 13th, 2007 6:20 am ET

from "Deadheads Are What Liberals Claim to Be But Aren't":
An Interview with Ann Coulter. Jambands.com 2006-06-23

Taylor Hill: What's your favorite Grateful Dead album?

Ann Coulter: I can't possibly pick one favorite. Nor a favorite concert tape. I have about fifty Dead tapes....

By the way, you did not ask me what my favorite bumper sticker or button is . . . and I know the answers to those questions! Bumper sticker: “Dead For Life”; button: “Jews For Jerry.”

Anyone else think this is weird?

No Name, Los Angeles, CA   October 13th, 2007 4:32 am ET

I honestly feel many of us have missed the major issue with “Ann's controversy”. It does not matter really if Ann's reasons are sound or unsound. It is the fault of the interviewer ("reporter") for interjecting HIS personal biases and insecurities into this interview. Honestly, who really cares if she feels her religion is correct. Do not all of us have opinions? Do we, when expressing our opinions, automatically call someone prejudiced or hateful when our opinion differs from the opinion of someone else? Is it rational to revert to name calling and hurling insults because we disagree with the thoughts of one person’s personal views when asked about them? I did not read anywhere in the interview she hated any particular group. I did not read she wanted to kick anybody out of the country. Religion is, in itself, divisive. However, Jews, Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and many more have proved the ability to peacefully coexist and yet remain different and distinct. Maybe we should be look more closely at Mr. Donny Deutsch's record and HIS personal motives? Just a thought on tolerance.

Daniel, NY   October 13th, 2007 2:43 am ET

The Democratic race also got very nasty today, with Obama and Clinton exchanging some very sharp blows.

Kat   October 13th, 2007 2:39 am ET

I certainly respect everyone's right to their opinion who has posted on this particular blog. And I bet if Ann copied this blog and made a book out of it and took out all the comments of the people that know she's crazy, she'd have about a page and a half left of the other crazies who support her. Oops, one and a half pages does not make a book. One less sale for you, Ms. Coulter! You are pretty hilarious though, for a nazi. Ha ha ha!

Tim St. Louis Mo   October 13th, 2007 12:56 am ET

why is this stripper so mad? throw her a few dollars

Tim St. Louis Mo   October 13th, 2007 12:38 am ET

If God is this hatefull, we are all in trouble. And wasnt jesus a jew.

Tom Dedham, Mass   October 12th, 2007 11:02 pm ET

Good move CNN, this non-politician speaks her views simply for cheap PUBLICITY and you play into her hands.

Why is this on the POLITICAL ticker?

A month ago 12 New Jersey DEMOCRATS were nailed in a citywide scandal, no ticker mention.

Again in New Jersey, the Democratic Mayor of A/C takes 2 weeks or so off, shows up and resigns in scandal and again not on the political ticker.

I am actually stunned you have William Jefferson on the ticker as he is you know, a crooked Democrat.

Hey is that Larry Craig?

Julie, Petaluma, Ca   October 12th, 2007 10:56 pm ET

It is time to elimidate this pathetic creature. We should all say no to the village idiot and not give her anymore press. She is such a sad case, maybe she has wet brain. Confabulation is a condition of Alcoholism when you believe your own lies. This is something to be looked at with AC. Would one of Ann's loved ones please see how demented this woman is and find some help for her. She really does not have a very sympathtic following, so I think her only hope is from those in her inner circle.

If she cannot quite her demoms then please someone have the courage to quite her.

cuwickliffe   October 12th, 2007 10:12 pm ET

Can we just stop reporting what she says? She's not newsworthy and is no better than KKK or other extremists.

Robbi, Jacksonville FL   October 12th, 2007 9:49 pm ET

Ok,... Let me get this straight... If I am reading this correctly... She is saying Jews have to follow the rules... but Christians dont. To quote her correctly...."Do you know what Christianity is?" Coulter replied. "See, we believe your religion, but you have to obey. We have the fast track program."... So does that mean Christians do not have to live by the ten commandments..... If that is the case.. maybe that is why the Jails are over crowded in America... because they believe the same way She does... Since they are christians they dont have to follow the rules... Yesh.. ... I understand she has the rights to say what she wants... but does she not understand that she also has to suffer the consquense of her actions.. i.e. What passes your lips today.. may burn you tuckus tomorrow.

Terry, El Paso, TX   October 12th, 2007 9:46 pm ET

Many Christians accept the ancient idea that Jesus's message was rejected by the Jews, so God offered his message intead to the Gentiles. The Jews therefore lost their status as God's special chosen race, and the members of the Christian (meaning Catholic) Church assumed that status. This makes the Jews look bad from a Christian perspective. Many of us heard this in Sunday School if we were there.

On the other hand, surveys show that there are a lot of Christians who believe that most anybody can go to Heaven if he or she is a good person and lives a good life, regardless of his or her religion.

Surveys also show that 20% of Christians believe in reincarnation, which gets some mention in the Bible ("Who do the people say that I am?"
They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again."). Reincarnation, however, is something that 80% of Christians do not believe in.

So, let us not quibble chapter and verse. No two Christians can agree on the meaning of any single verse in the Bible.

Ann Coulter, letting her mouth run ahead of her brain, perhaps, in her need for a sound bite that would get her some attention, suggested that Jews will go to hell unless they become Christians. Well, a lot of Christians believe that and a lot don't.

Many people in every religion believe that all other religions are in error and have no value. Humans have been killing people of different faiths for a long time, but those who believe in Moses (Jews, Christians, Muslims) seem to kill each other more frequently and with more enthusiasm than, say, Wiccans or Scientologists.

Those who are just now discovering this, and are in a swoon about it, need to suck it up and get real. It is how we are as a species, apparently.

As for Ann, I think she's cute myself. She has cut out a role for herself as the bad girl of politics. We must forgive her for letting her tongue run away with her every now and then. We all say stupid things.

Peter, Wausau, WI   October 12th, 2007 9:30 pm ET

Why have over 2500 people posted here? Is it because most people actually don't support the First Amendment, and the right to free speech?

SM, Brampton, Ontario   October 12th, 2007 9:24 pm ET

Ann Coulter can kiss my curvy Pagan arse!

Jason St Paul MN   October 12th, 2007 8:53 pm ET

I would have commented earlier but I was forgiving Coulter 490 times for her insane comments

Simon Peters, Seattle, WA   October 12th, 2007 8:49 pm ET

In any other educated and civililzed country in the world the likes of Ann coulter would be objects of ridicule for a little while and then would be ignored. Only in America can someone make a carrer out by making absurd, bigoted, racist and generally over the top right wing statements. That she is actually embraced by one of the two political parties says more about them than it does her. If only the general American population was not so ignorant that scaring them and pandering to their ignorance and bigotry are the most effective tools available to a politician.

Laugh at Ann. That will make her go away, meanwhile, she is laughing all the way to the bank. I don't beleive even she believes one tenth of what she says.

Renee, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma   October 12th, 2007 7:59 pm ET

Why do you continue to invite her on your shows when you could take any idiot off the street and pay them far less money to give an uneducated opinion about these topics. I personally change the channel when I see her face,and I am sure others do the same, so I don't think she is boosting ratings enough to make it worth Donny's time and energy. I feel sorry for the fact that he had to endure her very presence.

David, Beverly Hills, California   October 12th, 2007 7:49 pm ET

You religious zealots are all freaks!! Your cosmic "Daddy" is no more real than the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, or the stupid Tooth Fairy! If you were born in India, you'd all be saying that Hindu is the only true religion. It's totally arbitrary. It was an authoritarian construct used to manipulate the masses to stop killing each other and start killing everyone else. But similar to wings on an Ostrich, it is like a vestigial organ that has out-lived its purpose as evolution rolled on. It has been more and more corrupted by right-wing lunatics like Mann Coulter to serve their benefit. This world would be a much better place without religion or its mindless lemmings! Atheists unite!

Mann Coulter, Thumper, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 7:40 pm ET

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Pagan-n-Happy in NY   October 12th, 2007 7:19 pm ET

What an absolutely ignorant, arrogant and close-minded comment to make. Unfortunately, Ann's view isn't really uncommon among Christians.

And people wonder why some of us want nothing to do with Christianity.

Heather, Minneapolis MN   October 12th, 2007 6:59 pm ET

As a Christian, I cannot tolerate statements such as these. She clearly has no understanding of Jesus and His teachings. Disgusting.

Dave, Seattle, Wa   October 12th, 2007 6:54 pm ET

Get a life all. What if someone is offended by what you say and demands you thrown into the fire, so to speak.

Hell, I'm offended by Donny's show in general. However, i don't think he should be banned from the airwaves.

Get over it.

mysticsmuses   October 12th, 2007 6:50 pm ET

Lol

Ramin   October 12th, 2007 6:47 pm ET

A typical jewish back lashing when somone states their opinion. This is America and Ann can say as she pleases. This is not palestine,and sorry all Israel fans, we do have a free speech in this country. Good for Ann.

Evan Esteves, Boca Raton, FL   October 12th, 2007 6:47 pm ET

Pretty sad day in America/The World when we regress back to the schoolyard mentally:

"Our religion is better than your Religion!!!!!!! Na-Na Na-Na-Na!!!!"

Since "some" of the people commenting on here act sound like children...Maybe they'd like to go the whole 10 yards and debate about "Cooties" too? ;)

Ray Ray, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 6:40 pm ET

Good for her. This is not Israel. Its America. Thank God for free speech.

David, Sacramento CA   October 12th, 2007 6:31 pm ET

This is hillarious. I don't know how anyone can read this article and not laugh out loud. This woman is rediculous. Even her own party is starting to distance themselves from her and rightly so. Go on Ann, keep the crazy coming. I could use the laugh.

natalie pelc   October 12th, 2007 6:31 pm ET

so she claims that Christians are tolerant, but then wants a world where only Christians exist? what in the world does tolerance mean, then? I think it means to be accepting and respectful of different religions, races, ethnicities, & cultures. honestly, ann coulter is just constantly trying to be more and more out there w/her commentary just to get the attention and money.
ps christianity is a fast track to what exactly? to god? how is it swifter
than any other religion? i'm once again just missing nothing, aren't i?

Hilda   October 12th, 2007 6:26 pm ET

This is news???
This is not anti-semetic. It's simply yet another installment of baloney from someone who claims to be a Christian and is totally unaware of what the Christian faith means? Fast track? FedEx? God have mercy.

Tim Laughlin, Cleveland, OH   October 12th, 2007 6:26 pm ET

Wow. How can Ann Coulter be representing pure Christians when she represents everything Christians are against: she has an insatiable greed for money and power, she boasts about being promiscuous and sleeping with random men, and she encourages intolerance toward the sick and the weak: all the people Jesus vowed to protect.

Any Christian who follows the gospell of Ann Coulter will undoubtedly be joining her in Hell.

Steve Wittlake Blaine Washington   October 12th, 2007 6:09 pm ET

Ann Coulter does not know what she is talking about and from what I have read on this website neither do most other people who profess to be either Christians or Jews. Jehovah or Jesus Christ and Elohim or God stopped communicating with the Jewish religion
around 500 BC which is when the Old Testement ended and Jesus Christ or Jehovah and Elohim or God stopped communicating with what was left of the Church Jesus Christ or Jehovah established aroud 100 AD or before. See Acts 3 19,20,and 21 where God is saying in the days of the refreshing he will send Jesus Christ again to preach onto you. Earlier in Issiah God or Jehovah says in the days of the refreshing few people will listen.
Jesus Christ came to the Jews as promised in the Old Testement to update or and give them more than strict laws to obey that they had to follow because of the stiffneckness of the Isreali people and they would not listen. He was trying to give them the same religion
he gave the early Christians before he gave it to them to follow.
The people who call themselves Christians today bear no resemblence to the earlier Chistians of the New Testement and the Jewish people did not recognize their ownj God Jehovah when He came to then as Jesus Christ.
The only difference between the religion that God and Jehovah gave Adam
down to the Jewish people and the early Christians is the degree of knowledge he gave him to practice the religion which He thought they could handle. The so called Christians who believe that all they have to do to get into Heaven is believe in Jesus Christ are in for a rude awakening.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 6:00 pm ET

More binging and purging from someone with serious self issues and venemous ideas about religion.

Dave C   October 12th, 2007 5:44 pm ET

ALL religious fundamentalists are nuts, regardless of the religion. Come on people, it's 2007. Stop being sheep.

R. Boles Thaxton, MS   October 12th, 2007 5:40 pm ET

I loved her comments. That's just another reason I like her so much.Once again, the liberals want everyone to be tolerant but them! What we need to realize is just as the bible states: we are not wrestling against each other, but against spirits and principalites. There is a spiritual war going on in this world and until we realize that, we always be at each other's throats. As for the Jews, they denied Jesus when He was on this earth and they will continue to deny Him, until the day He returns.Any Jews that follow and believe upon Jesus, are no longer Jews-they are Christians-which means followers of Christ. She hit the nail right on the head. Jesus was our perfect example, and we are to be like Him. We cannot do this in our power, but, that's why God gives us the precious gift of His Holy Spirit. In His power we can be made perfect. God's word says, we must "be Ye holy for I am holy", and we must "live free and seperated from sin". If it was not possible for us to do that, He never would've said it. Christ came so that we may do this. Not so we can say "yes Jesus died for my sins, so I am going to continue to sin". The truth is just the truth. And, God's word is the truth. If you choose not to believe it, it does not make it an untruth. This is why He gives us freewill.

Steve, Portland, OR   October 12th, 2007 5:30 pm ET

Like a Republican convention? What a Bimbo. Good to see the conservative talk show personalities are still just as offensive as ever.

bill, waverly, ohio   October 12th, 2007 5:25 pm ET

Sadly, many people on the right, such as Ann, think they are Christians. Being of the faith does not mean you are faithful to the faith, and she is definitely not. God help her. This is why so many people hate Americans, because of idiots like her claiming to be Christians when all they do is spew hate.

Dan, Mountain View CA   October 12th, 2007 5:23 pm ET

Don't worry Ms. Coulter, there are hundreds of millions pure Christians in America that will support you. America will be remain as the greatest nation in the world only if there are more Christians than all combined non-Christians (including atheist, gay, lesbians, muslim, etc). I know gay and lesbians are not religion, but even though they might be "Christians" but they are not really Christians. Only those who are really following Jesus can be called Christians.

Most of the liberals just want to get their rights in America without ever thinking about their obligation (if they say that they also pay taxes, that's because they are forced to do so not because of willingness to pay). Much further they will never think about sacrifice, all in their mind are only their rights, period.

Something becomes big only if there is sacrifice.

David, Gilbert Arizona   October 12th, 2007 5:23 pm ET

Posted By Lakinsey Charlotte, NC: "...WHY TREAT MRS. COULTER LIKE THIS? SHE IS SO RIGHT AND WE ALL KNOW THIS..."

While I respect your convictions Lakinsey I question your conclusions. I do not agree that Ann Coulter is right. I don't care if Ann Coulter is a Christian. She is still a poor spokesperson for any group, whether it be politics, gender, or special interest. There is very little Ann Coulter has to offer in a civilized discussion on anything, especially religion.

Ann cannot discuss an issue without resorting to name calling and insults. A perfect example of this is when Ann referred to John Edwards as a derogatory reference for gay people. She cannot bring herself to discuss an issue with intelegence. She invariably falls back to the lowest denominator of her persona. Her idea of debate is name calling and insults.

Ann Coulter is not the type of person I would use as an indicator of my religion, my politics, or my nationality.

Patrick, Dublin Ireland   October 12th, 2007 5:22 pm ET

Thank God Ann Coulter is not a Christian, can one imagine anyone who holds her views being associated with Christianity. She should read about the teachings of Jesus Christ and the true teachings of all the other religions. God willing she may see the error of her ways and find peace, who knows she may end up a decent person. God bless you Ann Coulter and keep you free from sin.

Leo, Boston, MA   October 12th, 2007 5:21 pm ET

If there were an iconic way of explaining why the left thinks the right is completely nuts Ann Coulter would be it. As a true conservative I am ashamed and insulted that she is referred to as a member of the same group of idealogues as me. She's no conservative. She's an intolerant harpie.

"chaim nutzman"   October 12th, 2007 5:13 pm ET

what's the problem here. i am a secular but proud jew, and i'm no more offended by what she said than by christianity itself. at the core, most christian denominations say that a jew can find salvation either by following all the 613 mitvot of torah or by taking the "fast-track" of accepting JC as saviour. she's just espousing real christianity. which is also to recognize that the gospels are the source of almost all jew-hatred that has existed for the last 2,000 years.

Kevin LA , CA.   October 12th, 2007 5:12 pm ET

Coulter is really Hitler & Genghis Khan combined. She wants to convert everbody to her brand of religion. Its the crusades all over again. She hates Jews, Muslims, Catholics and almost everybody else that has a different belief.

Bradley Schaubs, Greeley, CO   October 12th, 2007 5:12 pm ET

I HAVE A SOLUTION TO OUR PROBLEM!!!

AC is 45 years old, and has never married. And as we all know, life has its price, to be paid in sacrifices. What I mean is, is that I would love to see to it that someone courts her and takes her down the wedding aisle to his bed.

In other words, AC is an aging woman who needs to loosen up and get laid.

Ahmed, Jackson, NJ   October 12th, 2007 5:08 pm ET

Why should it be hard to believe Ann is making this up? Christians throughout history have conquered in the name of perfecting other cultures and religions. Why should their own roots be less a victim?

Laura - Tulsa OK   October 12th, 2007 5:05 pm ET

Most religions believe that theirs is the most beneficial and want to spread the word. What's wrong w/ that? Muslim extremists do it by lopping off your head. Ann is saying that Christians do it through love and naturally they think Christianity is better than Judaism. Why is this a news flash?

Justo Sanchez, Miami Beach, Florida.   October 12th, 2007 4:57 pm ET

I am surprised that the mainstream media still gives airtime to such shallow talking head. Ms. Coulter is the brash and bitter version of Paris Hilton.

Manny J - Houston TX   October 12th, 2007 4:55 pm ET

Sherry AlloverTexas wrote:
"There is a reason it is against the law to yell "Fire" in a crowded movie theater and there should be a law against this type of hate speech as well, it does harm the country."

Ah yes, I think I see the agenda liberals are pushing... freedom of speech, but only for things you agree with, right?

Gotta love that good ol' fashioned liberal garrotte of Political Correctness... anything you don't like or don't agree with, or can't compete against in the arena of ideas, then simply label it "hate speech" and then take legal action to shut down the messenger.

LR   October 12th, 2007 4:51 pm ET

If this is a publicity stunt then it is a pathetic way to do it, however, if she believes in what she says then - it is proof that some educated people can be totally out of sync.

Mark, Arlington VA   October 12th, 2007 4:50 pm ET

I love how Ann plays these reporters like the idiots they are. She has a unique rapior whit that I find appealing. Go get em Ann.

David Salem , Glendale Arizona   October 12th, 2007 4:49 pm ET

Anne Coulter has just made a major theological error. Scripture makes no distinction between Jews and Christians. As a matter a fact, Christians are called spiritual Jews. The New Testament clearly states that it is only through the the grace of Jesus Christ that all people are saved, jews and Gentiles. As a matter a fact scripture testifies that no man is saved by the law but only through the Grace of Jesus Christ. Anne Coulter's statement is unbiblical and a major compromise of truth, displaying either a gross lack of knowledge of scripture, or a malicious compromise of Christian Values.

Anne Coulter's Comments characterize the lies told by religious rightist seeking political power where there should be none. Christianity is a matter of the heart and goverment cannot effectively legislate its morals and teachings without destroying its integrity and truth.

MBuvia Greenwood,IN   October 12th, 2007 4:44 pm ET

Worst Person in the Wooooorrrrrld!!!!

Bill, Streamwood, IL   October 12th, 2007 4:40 pm ET

It has been about 24 hours since this story "broke."

Since Ann Coulter is a conservative commentator, it is only fair to ask the question, "How many Republican presidential candidates have denounced Ann Coulter's statement or distanced themselves from her stance on this issue?"

What does that say about the GOP's values and politics?

Mary Morrill, Spokane, WA   October 12th, 2007 4:26 pm ET

Last week she had me rolling on the floor when she stated the country went down hill once women got the vote and didn't think they should be allowed to vote now – except herself, I presume! Now this. Her ubsurdity keeps cracking me up, yet I sadly know there are many that believe just as she does. That's why she's a millionaire. I was hoping SNL would have the Ann Coulter parody last week, now I'm sure to see one this week.

Steven Dowling Jr, Long Beach, CA   October 12th, 2007 4:24 pm ET

This is one more reason to view RELIGION as the cause of what is truly wrong with this world. They can't coexist. NUTS!

Matt, Baltimore, MD   October 12th, 2007 4:24 pm ET

This hate filled moron doesn't know the first GD thing about being Christian. The fact that she sells books only underscores that there are lots of readers that are stupider than she is.

Gary Goldstein East Hampton New York   October 12th, 2007 4:19 pm ET

Shame on you Ann, you just set the Republican Party back into the dark ages. Every christian I know, just got the shivers from your comments. What a waste of an education. Your edgy attitude pushes all good people no matter what they're religion, to a place that looks and smells like the over used ovens of Nazi Germany.

lowerpericles   October 12th, 2007 4:17 pm ET

Torqumeda was a Jew.

Megan, Orlando, FL   October 12th, 2007 4:14 pm ET

Things like this make me wonder what I would do if I saw her in person. I'm not saying that I would physically harm her or anything, I just don't know how you're supposed to react so someone like that.

Dan   October 12th, 2007 4:08 pm ET

As a Jew, I'm somewhat offended. I'd be more offended if I didn't already know she is a complete piece of trash who says stuff like this just to hear herself speak. Crawl back in your hole Ann, we're all sick to death of you.

Bob Gannon, Venice, California   October 12th, 2007 4:08 pm ET

Until people get bored/disgusted with the likes of Anne Coulter, Britney, Paris, Lindsey, etc. they will continue to get coverage on national media outlets. Certainly there is a car wreck fascination with these characters and people feel sorry for/superior to them, but the state of the world requires adults to focus on the important issues of the day. Turn off anything that promotes these people and let's raise the quality of life for ourselves, our families and the world. I for one, believe that is worth my limited time and energy.

Jeff, Phoenix, AZ   October 12th, 2007 4:03 pm ET

Luke 12: 41-59 sums it up rather nicely. Not my words. Not Ann Coulter's. Christ's words. Believe it or not.

41 ¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
49 ¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
54 ¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
58 ¶ When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Kirsten,Atalissa,Iowa   October 12th, 2007 4:01 pm ET

Ann Coulter is not a conservative nor a Christian nor even very bright. She is just a sad case of somebody wanting to be in the limelight and thinks it will put her into the history books. I suspect that if enough research was done, someone might find some interesting facts about her that might shock us. I do not think she is everything she claims to be. As we have seen lately, many claim to be something while being something else. I think she is either a fake or a really ditsy, fake blond that makes other real blonds out to be ignorant and self serving. She also makes Christians look that way too. And I know many Christians whom are not self-righteous nor think they are above every other religions / beliefs. And I do not think she is even practicing what Christ set out do. And that is be tolerant and caring. Read the Bible a little more closely as well as other religious or spiritual documents. I find it interesting that she quotes or misuses things the same way she accuses others of doing. She thinks too highly of herself and I think that she needs to learn humility. We are supposed to learn from our sins not keep repeating them and to try and better ourselves That is why we continue in 'Warring' rather than 'Sharing'. "Create in me a clean heart o God". Think about.

The Hammer   October 12th, 2007 3:58 pm ET

She is one dumb broad, we all know that (except for the right/neo-cons). But nothing, I mean, nothing she says keeps me from wanting to do her anal. She would be sweat drenched and wimpering for more.

Maggie   October 12th, 2007 3:57 pm ET

Apparently Ann Coulter needs to convince herself that what she has to say is very important and relevent.
Of course it's not. She is an egomaniac who should not be taken seriously.

Wilson, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 3:53 pm ET

Should said richest men in the World... I'm a redneck dude!

MJ, Jerusalem, Israel   October 12th, 2007 3:51 pm ET

Oh Come on People, Let's Get Real... Ann Coulter's only Jealous because her Mother didn't give her the name she always wanted: "Eva Braun Coulter"... LOL... {:o)

dawg, Romney, WV   October 12th, 2007 3:51 pm ET

The bulk of the responses by self-professing Christians illustrates the prophetic word of Scripture, "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" It appears that most of those who profess to be Christian have not the slightest clue to the exclusive claims of Jesus as the *only* Savior of man. There is no other way to the thrice-holy God of heaven!

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   October 12th, 2007 3:51 pm ET

2740 comments?! The comments by this "queinte" must have set a new record. (Look up the new word in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. It appears as a footnote in the two-volume Oxford Collection of English lit.)

Wilson, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 3:49 pm ET

Lakinsey, NC

Listen to yourself. You sounds as fanatic as a Muslim terrorist. I hate hearing Christian and Protestants mentioning Jesus for everything, but none of you live to reach his expectations... example? Iraq War perhaps. A Christian nation sending young kids to a slaughter while the armament and oil industry makes billions. At the end of his term the President and Vice President will be the richest man in the world.

uri k. new york   October 12th, 2007 3:48 pm ET

should she change her name to ann cut-her comments

H. Jaffe Wilton, CT.06897   October 12th, 2007 3:47 pm ET

G-d, in his infinite mercy, I believe, has a place in heaven for Ann and her Republican admirers, albeit a non-prominent one.
Forgive her o Lord for she knweth not what she does.
A Perfected Jew

steve Loudon, TN   October 12th, 2007 3:47 pm ET

Her views on Jews, Christians, etc are irrelevant and she merely noted the Old Testament was filled with the God of wrath and punishment and the New Testament one of hope, love and charity....The Old was presented to the Jews, the New for Christians and she is just saying it is an evolutionary process, Jews "perfected" is merely a polically referenced way of noting the fact that Jesus was Jewish and his death created Christianity (a perfect Jew, as it were-Jesus). She is wrong on one thing, Jesus is considered an important prophet to Islam, not JEWS. Read Christopher Hitchens book "God is NOT Great" and you will also realize the greatest horrors commited in the world have been done in the name of "GOD". I was raised a Catholic and soon realized that no one has a claim on heaven, those are all "rules of the churches or religions" and MADE UP MY MEN. People don't understand the caustic nature of Ann Coulter in her irreverant comments on religion. Organized religion is anything but perfect! my own religious belief is that my creator and I have a special unique relationship, he/she "talks" to me, I try to listen, but argue my case too, and ask for clarification of my purpose in life....God has been good to me and revealed to me the selfishness of my behavior and the arrogance of demanding answers. Live a life of doing the best you can, always do the right thing (and we all really do know what is right and wrong), and forgive those who fail in this, including yourself.....and you will perfect your own salvation. God bless all of you, whether you understand her or not. I know how she thinks, kinda like I do.

Ann Coulter Hitler   October 12th, 2007 3:44 pm ET

My only wish for Ann Coulter is that she be put on the same 'Watch' List as other anti-semites and Jew-Haters across the globe. What 'Watch' List am I making reference too? The Israeli Mossad 'Watch' List... Better start lookin' over your shoulder young lady... Mossad don't play... Or did you not learn anything from the movie: Munich, which is a VERY TRUE STORY !! Ann, I know, why don't you become the head spokesperson for Al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden? That would be a Fabulous Career Path for You, Don't You Think?

Al, NY NY   October 12th, 2007 3:39 pm ET

Lakinsey, NC

Save the preaching for the pulpit. I'd guess you're one of those that stand on the corner, stop people and start your prostelytizing. If so, tell me where you are so I can brush you off as I walk by

pat, huntington, ny   October 12th, 2007 3:39 pm ET

Ann Coulter looks like a man in bad drag.

pat, huntington, ny   October 12th, 2007 3:38 pm ET

Ann Coulter needs regressive transdental therapy to overcome the pain of not being breast fed as a baby.

pat, huntington, ny   October 12th, 2007 3:37 pm ET

Ann Coulter suffers from lack of being breast fed when a baby.

pat, huntington, ny   October 12th, 2007 3:36 pm ET

2731 comments....this is exactly why Ann Coulter says and does what she does...she knows if she says outrageous stuff that no one in the right mind would take seriously, she'ld garner all this attention....of course, this is because she wasn't breast fed as a baby. If her mother breast fed her, she'ld be much better.

Mark R. Fort Lauderdale FL   October 12th, 2007 3:32 pm ET

Wow! I have never seen a topic on the ticker with this many responses. She really hits a nerve. I hope she gets the same treatment as Imus- she is such a right wing bigot. And a homophobe. Now add anti-semite to that list.

Hal Wolverton, Branchburg, NJ   October 12th, 2007 3:32 pm ET

For those of you want to compare now to the crusades or the inquisiton, I would point out that since then we had World War II. In that war approximately 50 million people died... they weren't all of any one faith. The victory showed that we can work together regardless of our religious backgrounds.

R.Mulligan Stow Ohio   October 12th, 2007 3:32 pm ET

What I don't understand is why reputable news media would even provide airtime or print to someone like Coulter – they're just giving the impression that her perverted views may be worth listening to – when they're not.

Christian Blindness   October 12th, 2007 3:30 pm ET

To: Lakinsey Charlotte, NC

WHOOPIE !! You said it ALL !! You're not by any chance related to Jim Jones, David Koresh or Warren Jeffs, are you??? Because you sound almost as bright as they were...

Dick H., Cincinnati, OH   October 12th, 2007 3:26 pm ET

What a moron.....

Geoffrey Smith, Clovis, CA   October 12th, 2007 3:25 pm ET

It's disgusting that CNN even gave her a forum to speak in the first place. Her past comments have made it clear that she is a disgusting person. Her kind of hatred and venom belongs on Fox News and not anywhere else.

David Horwitz   October 12th, 2007 3:22 pm ET

People relax,,Did you same people who have your panties in a bundle get mad when Bill Maur said He wished Cheney got assinated???Chill out, if jewish people arent mad about this why should you hypocrits????? I am jewish and it does not offend me a bit. Everyone should hope that they could bring other people from other religions and convert to them to theirs.

Dan Stackhouse, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 3:22 pm ET

By the way, all of you silly monotheists (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, all the same God) simply haven't remembered yet that you're Buddhists. You'll remember eventually, until then feel free to keep squabbling pointlessly amongst yourselves.

And it always amazes me that ANY human considers themselves to be perfect... especially a shallow, ignorant, heartless twit like the anorexic Ann Coulter.

J. Rasmussen, Marshall, MN   October 12th, 2007 3:18 pm ET

Ann Coulter and the Evangelical Right have a very different definition of Christianity that I hold or that which I was taught during my religious upbringing. Her conduct and her attitude toward others is and has been anything but Christian. Ms. Coulter and the Evangelical Conservative Right do not speak nor do they represent the attitude of MOST believers, who may not share, but certainly respect the doctrines of other faiths.

Lakinsey Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 3:18 pm ET

THIS WILL BE MY LAST STATEMENT. I CAN'T BELIEVER IT IS SO MANY NON-BELIEVERS IN THIS WORLD. CHRISTIANITY IS THE ONLY RIGHT RELIGION. GOD GIVES US ALL A FEELING WHEN WE ARE DOING SOMETHING WRONG BUT WE IGNORE IS CALLINGS. I AM NOT JUDGING BECAUSE I WANT TO BE IN THE LORDS FAVOR. PEOPLE PLEASE READ THE HOLY BIBLE AND BELIEVE. WHY TREAT MRS. COULTER LIKE THIS? SHE IS SO RIGHT AND WE ALL KNOW THIS. SHE WASN'T DISRESPECTING JEWS BECAUSE JESUS WAS A JEW. SHE IS SIMPLY SAYING FOLLOW THE BIBLE AND IT WILL GUIDE YOU TO RIGHTEOUSNESS. WE SHOULD THROW AWAY JUDAISM AND EVERY OTHER RELIGION BECAUSE ALL OF IT IS WRONG. GOD DESTROYED A WHOLE CITY BECAUSE OF PEOPLE PRAISING THE WRONG GOD AND NOT HIM. ANN IS TRYING TO SAVE SOULS. PEOPLE ARE SO BLIND. SHE REALIZED THAT DEUSCH IS PRACTICING THE WRONG RELIGION AND GOD WAS LETTING HIM KNOW THAT IT IS NOT TOO LATE. THE PERSON WHO STATED SHE IS A MENACE TO CIVILIZED SOCIETY, YOU ARE SO WRONG. WHAT CIVILIZED SOCIETY? WE ARE LIVING LIKE SAVAGES KILLING ONE ANOTHER BECAUSE WE MANY OF US ARE CAUGHT UP AND DON'T WANT TO BELIEVE IN THE ONLY THING THAT CAN MAKE EVERYTHING RIGHT. PEOPLE ALSO TOOK A STAB AT MEL GIBSON. THE MAN DID SIN BUT YOU KNOW WHAT HE OPENED EYES. HE SHOWED US WHAT JESUS WENT THROUGH. AS I WATCHED THE MOVIE I READ THE BIBLE. HE WAS SO ACCURATE. I CRIED AS I WATCHED HIS MOVIE TO SEE HOW PEOPLE TREATED SOMEBODY SO PURE AND CLEAN LIKE AN ANIMAL. EVERYBODY MAKES MISTAKES. GOD IS OUR ULTIMATE JUDGE WITH HIS SON JESUS BY HIS SIDE. SO WHEN YOU JUDGE ANN AND EVEN MEL GIBSON YOU NEED TO STOP. THEY ARE DOING WHAT GOD ASKED THEM TO DO. THEY ARE HIGHLY FAVORD. WHAT DID JESUS SAY? THE WORLD HATED ME FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR THE PEOPLE OUT THERE WHO HAVE CHILDREN, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GUIDING THEM TO THE ARMS OF OUR LORD. PLEASE DON'T INSTILL IN THEM ALL OF THIS HATRED AND IGNORANCE. GOD SAID SEEK HIS FACE AND YOU SHALL FIND HIM. JESUS SAID THAT HE IS THE WAY I MEAN THE ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN. FOR SOMEONE TO SAY THAT ANN IS CRAZY I REALLY THINK THAT THEY ARE OFF THEIR ROCKER A LITTLE-NO A LOT. I DO APOLOGIZE FOR MY LAST STATEMENT. YOU ARE NOT CRAZY, YOU JUST HAVE NOT SEEKED THE LORD. READ THE BIBLE FOR KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING AND TONIGHT PRAY TO GOD AND JESUS. THERE IS POWER IN PRAYER!

IT BOTHERS ME THAT WHEN WE ALL ARE CALLED UP TO MEET HIM, MANY NON-BELIEVERS WILL WEEP WHEN THEY SEE JESUS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF GOD. STILL GOD SAYS THEY WILL STILL CURSE HIM WHICH IS SO SAD. HELL IS NOTHING FUNNY OR NOTHING TO PLAY AROUND WITH BECAUSE ONCE YOU ARE THERE, YOU ARE THERE.

EVERYTHING WILL BE REVEALED WHEN JESUS RETURNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU ANN, THANK YOU.

Sean, Brooklyn NY   October 12th, 2007 3:17 pm ET

Notice how all the conflicts in the world basically revolve around the disagreement of "whose fairytale of the afterlife is bigger and better?" I can't believe that this type of literal, amateur religious braying is what passes for professional discourse in our media.

Anonymous - Elkins Park, PA   October 12th, 2007 3:17 pm ET

Ann Coulter needs to have her brain "perfected". With all the air that is in it this should not be a problem. But then again, why waste time on an idiot.

VERY Proud Jew   October 12th, 2007 3:15 pm ET

Ann, or Poor, Poor Ann... I hate to tell you this... But believe it or Not – Jesus Christ WAS a JEW !! So, with that said, you are ALREADY Worshipping a JEW !!

Christopher, Dewitt, NY   October 12th, 2007 3:13 pm ET

I'm even lesser of a fan when it comes to Ann Coulter, than I am in regards to the Jews, but I have to say... I am on the side of Ms. Deutsch on this one.

Jeff - Jacksonville FL   October 12th, 2007 3:12 pm ET

If Ann Coulter is a Christian, then St. Peter was a Pharisee and Judas was the first pope.

What Christians believe is "Love thy neighbor" and be merciful, charitable and don't judge others. At least, whenever I read the Bible, that's what I see Christ saying.

Ann Coulter is an embarrassment.

Stevey Majors   October 12th, 2007 3:11 pm ET

I would LOVE to see what kind of things Ann says when she's drinking. I also hope that no one else said that in the 2700 comments that have already been posted. Yowza!

Jo O'Leary   October 12th, 2007 3:10 pm ET

Can somebody commit her NOW......she's had her moment. She is done. I believe in free speech but please don't give her a pulpit. Let her stand on the street corner and spew that drivel and face the consequences.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 3:09 pm ET

You just try to get rid of Christians Raymond. You'll be dealt a swift blow by more than just natural forces.

I rue the day the anti-Christians try to take us down.

Todd Swalla Livermore, Ca.   October 12th, 2007 3:07 pm ET

Jesus was a jewish hippie.

Chris,new Ulm MN   October 12th, 2007 3:06 pm ET

And it's infotainment outlets like Fox and CNN that keep ignorant opinionated blowhards like Coulter in business....

George M. Knapp, Ventura, California   October 12th, 2007 3:05 pm ET

Who is Coulter and what does it matter what she thinks about anything?

Why do nuts like this one get "air time?"

Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca   October 12th, 2007 3:05 pm ET

ALMOST 3000 comments!

Wow how the masses are controlled by those they fear.

I ADMIT my statement was wrong (Jewish faith accepting Jesus as a prophet). Correct – Islam accepts him as a prophet. I meant to state many in the Jewish faith saw him as a teacher (Rabbi).

My point was... the Jewish faith does not accept Jesus as the Messiah. Christians do. For Ann to suggest that the "Christian view" is ALL people (including Jewish people) to find salvation – is THROUGH accepting Jesus as their savior.

THAT is the view of the Christian faith. It has been for 2000 years.

But hey – if a conservative person says it.. it MUST be anti-semetic!

Steve, NY. NY.   October 12th, 2007 3:02 pm ET

Anyone who is religous should feel some duty of converting others to their religion. Otherwise, do they really believe?

Posted By Matt, Albany, GA : October 12, 2007 2:36 pm

One common misconception is that all religions are out there to expand their ranks. That is true for Christianity and Islam for instance. However, Judaism does not endorse conversion to Judaism. As a matter of fact it can take upwards of 9 years+ to convert to Judaism. There is that whole thing with Mothers passing on the Jewish race traits. So really, if your mother is not Jewish there is no conversion that will make you Jewish in the eyes of the "real Jews".

One can convert to Christianity and Islam basically on a whim.

Anyone ever ask themselves why this is the case?

I was born Christian/Protestant and now as an adult I choose to a simple moral code that is not tied to any religion. I haven't been to a church in over a decade and I don't intend to go. I do not care to waste my little free time listenning to a bunch of nonsense on my days off.

Stefan Odsson, San Diego, CA   October 12th, 2007 3:01 pm ET

See, this is what happens when all y'all turn your hearts and minds away from Odin and Thor.

john, Phoenix, AZ   October 12th, 2007 3:01 pm ET

She's the only one from middle America willing to tell the minorities to GO POUND SALT.

Timothy Rabinovich   October 12th, 2007 3:00 pm ET

Hey Ann, do you really believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah? GEEZ !! I don't know if he really is or not... I'm stuck between Jesus Christ, Jim Jones, David Koresh, and Warren Jeffs... Will the real Messiah stand up? Yeah, Jesus is comin' back Ann... But not in your lifetime and not in ANY CHRISTIANS LIFETIME !! You are ALL Just HALLUCINATING !!

Tony B. Lucas, Baltimore, Md   October 12th, 2007 2:59 pm ET

You can be the most educated person in the world and still have plenty of room for stupidy. No human being on the face of this planet will ever be perfect whether it's this time or some way in the far future. There are many types of christians and all do not have the same views of the bible. You can't say I'm right and they are wrong. Don't delude yourself in this type of thinking. I am afraid our friend needs to see what the world is truly what it is and nothing more.

Lisa, Mystic Connecticut   October 12th, 2007 2:59 pm ET

This is depressing. Thousands of comments and only a few really worth reading. It's become a forum for venting hatred.

Servant of God   October 12th, 2007 2:58 pm ET

To William S,

I seek the glory of the one i belong to (Jesus). It doesn't make the slightest difference to me what you think of me, because i, or we,are not the issue. Our opinions are irrelevant. Jesus created us, he gave us His rules, and reserves the right to do with us what He will. We both have no right to question Him. However, he has given us the ability to sieze hold of eternal life..IF we believe in Him and obey Him. I began like you, an unbeliever. I believed anything but Him. But He changed that because it was His good pleasure to do so. Maybe He will open your eyes in time. He promised He would, if only you'll let go of this world and just believe.

Alan Chernick, Brooklyn, NY   October 12th, 2007 2:55 pm ET

Ann, "SIG HEIL !!"

M. I. Luksenburg, Hagerstown, MD   October 12th, 2007 2:53 pm ET

I believe Ann Coulter would get along absolutely FABULOUSLY with President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Hey Ann, what is your opinion of the Holocaust? Do you believe it really ever happened? Hmmm, now let me see... I wonder if my Parents made up all those horrific stories about Auschwitz, Buchenwald, Treblinka, etc., and what's more, their liberation from such death camps.

In my opinion, Ann Coulter should be placed in the same league as anti-semites like Mel Gibson, Louis Farakhan, etc. Who's your hero, Ann? Not by any chance Adolf Hitler, or Rudolfh Hess, is it? You are a true blue anti-semite !! Hey Ann, I think you should paint a red swastika on your forehead... It would go great with that dyed blonde hair of yours...

Stephen, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 2:52 pm ET

"Why am I not suprised by these comments. They reflect the attitude of many conservatives. We're right, your wrong. End of story."

Wow, I am amazed that someone had the temerity to write the above. First of all, out of over 2,600 comments, I can only find 20 or so that seem to have been penned by conservatives, so it's hardly balanced. Second of all, I don't know about the rest of America, but I am FAR more worried about a relativist, morally neutral future in which there IS no truth and wherein every type of vile and sick behavior has to be tolerated in the name of "diversity," than I am of Christianity being the dominant religion in America. For all of you fulminating over some return to the Crusades, etc. consider that the "isms" of the 20th Century (Fascism, Communism, and Socialism) were responsible for more deaths than all of Christian history put together. And those regimes (Nazi Germany, Stalinist Russia and Maoist China) were either irreligious or they simply threatened religious leaders into keeping quiet. That is far more chilling than some silly comment by Ann Coulter.

Christa, KY   October 12th, 2007 2:52 pm ET

i am a christian, and it's people like this and comments like that which make me ashamed to associate myself with christians.

Gilmore, New York   October 12th, 2007 2:52 pm ET

It is fantastic that everyone in her dream U.S. is tolerant, must be very difficult since she's eliminated any and all diversity from the population from her ideal country.

Jennifer Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 2:51 pm ET

So Ann has reduced my faith (Christianity) to a "get out of jail free" card. I'm not so sure Jesus is amused, Ms. Coulter, and I think you're going to have a lot of truly nasty behavior to explain when it's your turn to knock on the Pearly Gates.

Chris Haynes, Winston-Salem, NC   October 12th, 2007 2:51 pm ET

If one is truly "conservative", he or she would not say such offensive things. This woman was obviously overlooked by most as a child based on her drastic need for attention. And some of you read her writings? I now realize why some people vote the way they do.

Elise, Buffalo, NY   October 12th, 2007 2:50 pm ET

As a Jewish woman living in America I do not feel that I should have to exposed to such intolerance. Coulter's comments are disgraceful and it just adds to the many reasons she has given us to find her a disgrace and an embarassment to the this country.

mark lamar , hamilton, NJ   October 12th, 2007 2:50 pm ET

Ann's got genuine problems, as she has shown us before. My guess is that she has either a drug or alcohol dependency, or another psychological disorder that lands her into this controversial place, over and over, the way Rush Limbaugh does. She's mean, but also very unhappy with herself, hence, the aggression and shooting from the hip all the time. Bullies are never happy folks! Ann, get some help, babe!

Carol, Tyler, Texas   October 12th, 2007 2:49 pm ET

Liberals do not like Ann Coulter so they will turn anything she says around! I saw this clip on TV today. It isn't a put down to the Jews. Donny Deutsch needs to go crawl under a rock.

Jesse, Missoula Montana   October 12th, 2007 2:47 pm ET

So would that make Muslims perfected 'Christains' since they believe in the New and Old testamant but also believe in the Quran? Or maybe Mormans are perfected Christains since they got the old and new testament and the book of Morman.

Sharron, Texas   October 12th, 2007 2:46 pm ET

WOW. I'm so glad someone has the guts and speak up for Christianity. I agree with all of you. People take someone's comments and twist the meaning until it's so backwards and meaningless. I cannot believe Deutsch was asking her opinion then saying he was offended when it's obvioulsy the plain truth. LOL Don't you all think it's funny that he asked how the world looked in her dreams, then he acted like she was trying to convince people to really change this way? Christianity has been pushed out of America so far that when someone speaks the truth about it, it is taken as a blow. I aplaud her, and all you for supporting it. God, help the U.S. and send us another Repub!!!

Sharron, Texas   October 12th, 2007 2:45 pm ET

WOW. I'm so glad someone has the guts and speak up for Christianity. I agree with all of you. People take someone's comments and twist the meaning until it's so backwards and meaningless. I cannot believe Deutsch was asking her opinion then saying he was offended when it's obvioulsy the plain truth. LOL Don't you all think it's funny that he asked how the world looked in her dreams, then he acted like she was trying to convince people to really change this way? Christianity has been pushed out of America so far that when someone speaks the truth about it, it is taken as a blow. I aplaud her, and all you for supporting it. God, help the U.S. and send us another Repub!!

Jay, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 2:43 pm ET

Clearly she's overcompensating for her lesbianism.

rj, SD CA   October 12th, 2007 2:43 pm ET

Anne has such pretty blond hair. I wonder why she dyes the roots black.

Kim, Saugus MA   October 12th, 2007 2:42 pm ET

Get over it !!

Ann messed up in her communication but I understand where she was going with it...

1) Jesus was a Jew
2) The Jews rejected Jesus
3) The Bible States, "No one can come to the father execept through Him [Jesus]"
4) The Jews rejection of Jesus opened salvation up to the Gentiles - Thank you!
5) Bad choice of words regarding "Perfection". Should have stated "Lost Opportunity"

In the Big Picture, what really matters is that we need LESS Christians and MORE Disciples!

Check out this Great Article!

http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewarticle.asp?id=28964

Matt, Albany, GA   October 12th, 2007 2:42 pm ET

"Ann Coulter is in dire need of a prescription for Prozac or maybe a good dose of Reality…

Posted By Mike, Huntington Beach, CA : October 11, 2007 7:09 pm"

Wow, drug someone because of their beliefs, how American, Mike!

"Coulter is probably the one behind the recent racist and antisemitic acts at Columbia University. She has aged quite a bit in a short time; she is beginning to look a lot like Dick Cheney.

Posted By Adrienne Katonah NY : October 11, 2007 10:18 pm"

Wow, the old one-two from NY!

"Why is it when a christian explains what christainity is their labled intolerant?All religions believe in something,but,when a christian speaks of the Bible(over 2000 yrs old)everyone gets judgemental?Why out of every religion does JESUS offend people?

Posted By Teresa : October 11, 2007 10:20 pm"

A voice of reason!

harold ft collins colorado   October 12th, 2007 2:42 pm ET

This girl is Weird. She would have done well in the 30's and 40's in Germany. What propels her to this noble enhancement of Civilization to the Master Plan she has in mind?

Her ideas were deposed with War Two. Now we have her noble concern for humanity. Is she one of the priviledged to have health Care in America?

Rob, Phoenix, AZ   October 12th, 2007 2:40 pm ET

Ann Coulter makes perfect sense to an objective listener. Everyone thinks their own religion is the 'true' way, so for her to say anything else would be dishonest or show a lack of faith. She's obvioulsy not saying that people of other religions should be killed or whatever. She's simply stating the obvious: She believes in her religion above all others. As does every other practicer of any religion.

ray barrone   October 12th, 2007 2:37 pm ET

when one of his disciples asked Jesus why he talked in parables and illustrations he answered : because it is not for them to understand but for you,then he explained the illustration. the bible will never be understood by anybody or satin only his true followers. so ann doesnt know anything!!!

John, Raleigh NC   October 12th, 2007 2:36 pm ET

As a "Gentile-believer" (Christian) who understands that my faith was totally born out of Judaism, it saddens me to read the not so veiled comments from the Christian and Jewish readers. My wife is Jewish, and 6 years ago came to believe that Yeshua was the Messiah. We now worship in a Hebrew-Christian community (not Jew for Jesus). They are all followers of Jesus, have Torah readings, celebrate the High Holidays, etc. It is not about Jew, Gentile, but sin. Jesus, a Jewish Rabbi, the spoken of in Isaiah 53 (and many other parts of the Tanakh) came a the savior for ALL. Ann's choice of words were unfortunate. The choice of words that many have chosen to write are unfortunate. The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, through His Sonm WILL have the last word. I pray for Ann, and everyone else who has been hurt by her comments.

Matt, Albany, GA   October 12th, 2007 2:36 pm ET

Anyone who is religous should feel some duty of converting others to their religion. Otherwise, do they really believe?

It's funny how VEHEMETLY some people reacted to this. Is it because she's a European-American Christian?

Nathan Columbus Ohio   October 12th, 2007 2:35 pm ET

To all Christians: By Ann saying everyone should be Christian and you agree with her, you are pushing the world back to the Inquisition. Thousands of people were tortured because they didn't believe in the Christian God. You might be forcing us all the way back to the Crusades, when Christians of Europe went into the Middle East to kill anyone that wasn't Christian. Do you remember a study that was done on racism years ago? In this filmed experiment, someone in power (in this case a school teacher) said to the class something like "Brown haired people are bad. The are evil and stupid." At the next recess, the brown haired kids were picked on mercilessly, even beat up. The next day, the teacher said someother group was bad (I think it was blue eyed people), and THEY were picked on and beat up. The point I'm trying to make is this: if someone in power says a particular group (religion or race) is bad...and enough people believe it....fighting will follow shortly.
I'm all for religion, don't get me wrong. But people as a whole must be able to pick what religion "feels right" to them. If they are forced into something, people WILL rebel. Kinda like being forced to wear shoes that are too tight....for years. Don't tell me that your religion is THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH, because religion is just a set of BELIEFS. You believe it is the truth, but no one has absolute proof that what you believe is true. And don't tell me your proof is that the bible was written by God....because even the old testament was written decades (if not centuries) after Christ....by mere humans. Maybe they thought they were getting a phone call from God...who knows now. Don't force your truth on me, and I won't force my foot up your....whatever body part is handy.

Eddie, Mansfield NJ   October 12th, 2007 2:35 pm ET

You are a "NUT" and should be cracked as nuts are. When are you going to keep your big trap shut and get out of everybody's business.

Michael San Francisco, CA   October 12th, 2007 2:34 pm ET

mhm, and Muslims consider themselves perfected Christians, so would Ms. Coulter suggest we should all be praying to Allah? It'd sure go a long way to 'make things easier,' as they say...

Leo, LA,CA   October 12th, 2007 2:34 pm ET

For some of you saying that non-christians should be as tolerant of christians as any other religion. The reason a lot of people are not tolerant of religion is because a lot, not just christian (but mostly), like to shove their religion in their face. They also like to come to your houses and try to "save" us. Well the fact is they should keep their belief to themselves on that note, because it's invasion of privacy. It's my home, maybe I don't want to hear your beliefs in my own home. So yes a lot of people have become intolerant. But can you really wonder why? If I wanted to be saved, I'd go to church. If I wanted to have your beliefs I'd go to your church. But NoONE and I do mean NOONE should try to force their religion on people like a lot of people try to do. So it's not that I really care. Honestly I think everyone has the right to their own religions. But I do think they shouldn't try to force others to it.

L. M. Gray, Austin, Texas   October 12th, 2007 2:34 pm ET

The amazing thing about this matter, is it happened on a day when Turkey blasts the US for the Resolution just out of Committee recognizing the genocide by Muslims in Turkey of at least 1.5 million Christian Armenians in 1915 and 1916. I hear no Jewish voices raised in support of the recognition of that holocaust, nor do I hear any Muslim voices raised in recognition of that horrible act or their role in the killing of so many Armenians. Even our Ambassador to Turkey at that time warned our President what was happening, and the response – nothing! So 1.5 million Christians have no meaning to the Jews and the Muslims of this Country or the rest of the world? Praise whomever!

Jonas Landau   October 12th, 2007 2:34 pm ET

Why she gets taken seriously by anyone is amazing. I think there's too many channels and too much time to fill. By the way, Either all religion sucks or the morons who've corrupted it suck. Hmmm...

Sharron, Texas   October 12th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

WOW. I'm so glad someone has the guts and speak up for Christianity. I agree with all of you. People take someone's comments and twist the meaning until it's so backwards and meaningless. I cannot believe Deutsch was asking her opinion then saying he was offended when it's obvioulsy the plain truth. LOL Don't you all think it's funny that he asked how the world looked in her dreams, then he acted like she was trying to convince people to really change this way? Christianity has been pushed out of America so far that when someone speaks the truth about it, it is taken as a blow. I aplaud her, and all you for supporting it. God, help the U.S. and send us another Repub!!

bryan   October 12th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

Why do you think people have come up on stage when she speaks and throw pies in her face. Why do you think she has to have giant security everywhere she goes.

She had better watch herself when offending people, there are allot of people out there that wil not tolerate the hate she is spewing.

Should we expect anything but lies and trash from her, after all she is a HUGE BUSH FAN....

Leslie Griffith Saguache Colorado   October 12th, 2007 2:31 pm ET

Ann Coulter's comment "No, we think — we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say." proves she is a truly dangerous person. She is an embarrassment to womankind.

Ray. Orange County, CA   October 12th, 2007 2:31 pm ET

Frankly, attempting to claim that her utterly moronic statments are nothing other than an attention-grabbing ploy ignores the bigger picture. It strains credulity that anyone would actually spew this garbage on national television if the person didn't actually mean what he or she was saying. Is it worth the obvious embarassment it brings to the Republican Party? Does it make the far Right look better to moderates? Let's face it. She's espousing what she actually believes, and there's no other subterfuge involved. She's a bigot who inxexplicably keeps being granted airtime, and it's high-time she was silenced.

LOUWEEZY, Chicago   October 12th, 2007 2:30 pm ET

Wow, now the screaming lunatics are chiming in in her defense. Ann C'ter never ceases to amaze me. What I want to know is if she really means what she says or if she's just trying to keep herself in the public eye. Because honestly, she's like the Nazi's that always like to rally in Skokie(IL), no one takes them seriously, because they are a joke, & they only do it because they know it will pi*s people off. Maybe if we ignore them both,they'll just go away.

todd austin, tx   October 12th, 2007 2:30 pm ET

Ann,

Darling, sometimes your words make a ton of sense and are right....Other times they are just stupid and serve no purpose. This recent example is a case in point for wrong and stupid.

todd

Jesus   October 12th, 2007 2:29 pm ET

Dear Ann,

Your membership has been revoked. Please stop claiming to be a Christian.

Sincerely,
Jesus

Joe, Achorage AK   October 12th, 2007 2:28 pm ET

This is a shock somehow? In her book Godless, she lists Joe Sobran as one of her "magnificent friends" (p. 303). In case you don't know who he is, he was fired from the National Review for anti-Semitism.

William S., NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 2:27 pm ET

Dear "Servant of God".

Jesus is not God. So there.

You are free to say and believe what you want, but I am free to believe you are a nut case for believing in magical things that don't exist. Would you like it if people who think like I do were on TV day and night talking about what a nut case you are for believing what you do? I don't think you would. If someone objects to a nativity scene in a public place you probably flip out. I suggest you prepare for a backlash. We non-Christians are sick of you and your self-righteous nonsense. Keep it to yourself.

Derek, albuquerque new mexico   October 12th, 2007 2:25 pm ET

What another thick skulled republican. Pretty disgusting if you ask me.

Catherine Madden,Ft. Myers,Florida   October 12th, 2007 2:24 pm ET

The proper expression is "Completed Jews", not perfected. Many who have converted to Christianity have said there are readings in the Old Testament which have led them to the decision to believe that Jesus is indeed the promised Messiah. As a Catholic, I'm sorry Ms. Coulter made such a brash statement. My Jewish son-in-law frequently tells me I'm a Jew.
As for Jerry Falwell, in the early 70's he made the statement that "God doesn't hear the prayers of the Jews." What total nonsense for anyone who has really studied our base.

aura veirs   October 12th, 2007 2:24 pm ET

LET COULTER THINK ABOUT THIS–GENESIS SAYS THE CREATOR WAS MOTHERLESS, ALL MAJOR FAITHS ACCEPT HIS MOTHERLESSNESS. BUT HE HAD A BELLYBUTTON HE DUPLICATED INTHE BELLIES OF HIS FELLOW MAMMALS, ADAM AND EVE, ALSO MOTHERLESS. BELLYBUTTONS ARE SUPPOSED TO PROVE ALL PEOPLE "BORN TO ADAM" ARE "CHILDREN OF GOD," SO THEY INHERIT THE "SIN" OF MATING AND "BECOMING LIKE GOD," CAPABLE OF CREATING LIFE. THE IMPOSSIBLE UMBILICUS SHOWS THE BIOLOGICAL IGNORANCE OF AUTHORS OF GENESIS

Jason, Toronto, Ontario   October 12th, 2007 2:23 pm ET

At the end of Ann Coluter's life, I wonder if there will be anyone left who she hasn't enraged. Her eternal Christian sprit sure is going to be in for a shocker when no one shows up to her funeral. But then, if ever there were an example that things like "eternal Christian spirit" are a load of hypocritical, money-making garbage, it would come in the form of Ann Coulter's dead, universally reviled body lying completely lifeless in a lavish coffin, at a funeral that no one would ever go to.

Jerry, Omaha Nebraska   October 12th, 2007 2:23 pm ET

Finding this thread of comments has given me relief of some of the worry I've been experiencing regarding the simple safety of our country. There are so many of you who agree with me that it actually warms my tree-hugging heart. She is the epitome of what the Republican party has become; arrogant, elitist, thieving, bullying, lying, bigoted self-serving, scum.

Lynn D. Miles, Iowa   October 12th, 2007 2:23 pm ET

If this woman, and I use this term loosely, was a man she would have required plastic surgery to repair the scars from having her jaw wired shut so many times!!!!

Timotheus Black: Louisville, Kentucky   October 12th, 2007 2:22 pm ET

Like the 2004 Convention? I guess there would be very, very, very, few African Americans then. She is sad, its a wonder that anyone takes her seriously, but this is what happends when a Republican is in the white house. It becomes fashionable to be racist; what a waste of opportunity and power, sad, just real sad.

MC for Obama   October 12th, 2007 2:22 pm ET

Coulter haters:

We need to email her advertisers on her website about her inflamatory remarks. See the link below

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/3/4/105236/4618

ELWOODS Windsor CT   October 12th, 2007 2:21 pm ET

Ann Coulter distorts Christianity and has no clue about Judaism, Jews have been persecuted for centuries, her comments are so inflammatory and rude, in the same breath she talks about tolerance then stating this country would be better off if run by Christians, Hitler had the same mind set. As a Christian I would like to apologize for her insensitive comments, if Ann would read her bible she would understand that Jews were the first followers of Christ, and also wrote the New Testament (Luke is the only non Jewish writer) Jesus was a fulfillment of the Old Testament, salvation as stated by Paul (A Jew) in the New Testament is first for the Jews then for the Gentiles, your comments are offensive to Jews and Christians alike, and I would ask that you educate yourself on Judaism and Christianity, show some of that tolerance you are talking about.

Hal Wolverton, Branchburg, NJ   October 12th, 2007 2:21 pm ET

Coulter was there to present her view. Donny was supposed to be there to explore it. She did. He didn't. Is he really offended that at least some Christians feel their religion is the "right way" ? Doesn't he feel that his own religion is the "right way" ?

I didn't hear her say anything about forcing anybody to do anything. She started out talking about tolerance. Donny needs to pay more attention to context and learn a little tolerance of other peoples views before he gets so easily offended. Understanding that we have different religious views and attempting to discuss them is not the same thing as using totalitarian rule to kill people you disagree with. Those who make this leap as quickly as many here and apparently Donny have, seem to have more interest in becoming "offended" then in really discussing the issues raised. Had Donny explored with her what in particular he thought was offensive, I could at least have considered him somewhat serious about it.

Not appeasement nor shouting down, but discussion and tolerance, will often avoid bigger problems.

Rachel   October 12th, 2007 2:21 pm ET

It's unfortunate, but Ms. Coulter's comments are merely an echo of Christian doctrine. I'm sure that when she finished babbling, millions of Christians nodded and thought "Amen". Some people on this board may say that Ms. Coulter does not speak for all Christians, but as a Jew who grew up in the rural midwest, I can tell you that she at least speaks for a lot of them.

And to respond to an individual posts:

Wishing people to convert to your faith is not the same as wishing them dead. Is it anti-Semitic to encourage Jewish people to attend your church?

Posted By Matt Dooley

Actually, yes. It is. The religious recruitment of any race or denominational group is a form of bigotry that promotes supremacy and exclusion, thus devaluing the cultural and spiritual worth of others.
Furthermore, Mr. Dooley, in response to your previous comment (Wishing people to convert to your faith is not the same as wishing them dead,), I regret to inform you that in the eyes of the Jewish people this is incorrect. We have a deep love for our heritage and we regard any attempt to wipe it out–whether by conversion or death–to be attempted genocide. This is evident in our holidays: Passover (enslavement), Chanukkah (assimilation) and Purim (murder) are all celebrations of Jewish survival, which we take VERY seriously.

Jack, Lake Andes SD   October 12th, 2007 2:19 pm ET

a few things to consider:
1-If she weighed 50 lbs more, she would not be selling books, nor appear on TV-radio
2-100 years ago, she and other kooks, (left or right),would be down at the park, on a soap box, spewing their idiotic theories and occasionally taking a tomato to the head,,
3- I am a Republican, and she is using the party to spew her idiotic theories.

How sad

Michelle, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 2:19 pm ET

It sounds as if Ann Coulter would be more comfortable living in the Third Reich. She sounds like the next Ava Braun. I'm extremely offended and confused by her words- do people actually believe this? As a Democrat and an agnostic, I want to ask Christian Republicans if they agree with Coulter.

Greg Reid, Palm Bay, Florida   October 12th, 2007 2:18 pm ET

The Spanish Inquisition needs to be renamed the Roman Catholic Inquisition so people will remember that Catholics killed Jews, witches, homosexuals, Native Americans, Muslims and Protestants in the name of Christ. If you believe in God then you should believe such a being could fight his own battles. God would probably be insulted that such lowly beings such has Coulter, Bush, the Pope, and high level Muslim clerics would ever invoke God’s name

Steve Seifert, Elkhart Indiana   October 12th, 2007 2:18 pm ET

The issue here is that Ann is basically correct, but she stated it very poorly. Christians do not follow laws, we are under grace. The apostel Paul ask the question, "Who is the true Jew?". He goes on to say that it is he who follows Christ as Messiah.

benjamin philadelphia, pa   October 12th, 2007 2:16 pm ET

i think im correct in saying that god would disagree. jews are the chosen people which god has a promise with. who is ann coulter to say that christians are perfected jews, is that not blasphemy? is saying that god did something well, but not perfect basically saying that god made something wrong or imperfect... which begs the question... if you believe that god is perfect and does nothing wrong, yet he made a promise with people that some bigot on cnbc calls imperfect doesn't that say that she is saying god is wrong?

ann coulter should stop speaking for christians as a whole and realize that what she is saying is completely out of line is basically committing blasphemy.

and to jon in sacremento, ca... i am no liberal, just a very offended jewish college student

Sophie London   October 12th, 2007 2:15 pm ET

yes, us jews are always stirring up trouble.

What will be fun to see is when this comes back and bites her in the ass next time she tried to publish a book.

Can you just imagine on the phone to a publisher ,

"I have a new book! its better than the last one should i bring it into the office?"

"Im sorry Ms. Coulter, there is no room in this inn either"

*beeeeeeeeeeep*

Im 16, but if I were in the public eye and just so happened not to be jewish and also while i'm at it disliked jews, you keep it in your head and in your home because THE JEWS WALK AMONG YOU and you never know when one will leap out the wood work.

Linda, Delanco NJ   October 12th, 2007 2:15 pm ET

When did Ann Coulter become a Christian. This is the first I'm hearing about this. She probably doesn't even read the bible and can't quote the basic tenents of the faith. She must be joking. When did all Republicans become Christian? I'm sure there are a lot of heathens she knows and hangs out with. She makes terrible remarks about other people. She's obviously anti Semitic and anti minority. Please please go away Ann.

Michael Cobb,Hoffman Estates,IL   October 12th, 2007 2:14 pm ET

Why am I not suprised by these comments. They reflect the attitude of many conservatives. We're right, your wrong. End of story. The funny thing is, if Coulter knew anything about the history of her enemies, she would have known that Islam is,according to it's practioners,the perfection of Christinaity. So if her reasoning is correct,i.e.that Christinaity came after Judism so it is 'perfected', then Islam would be the 'perfection' of Christianity because it came to being 600 years after Christ. Somehow I don't see her buying that, so why would we belive her? Or any of these hucksters of all "faiths" selling that which they can not possibly know, our fate at our death.She,like they,rely on fear,supersition and ingnorance to advance there beliefs, and maintain the power they so desperatly want.

Servant of God   October 12th, 2007 2:12 pm ET

To whomever will listen: Jesus is God. He did not come to start a religion, but to speak of the ONLY way to achieve eternal life. Jesus is the ONLY way to life. Only faith in Him and obedience to all of his commands (the 10 commandments plus whatever else he commanded in Scripture) will save anyone's life. This world gives you endless opposing groups...Christian/Muslim, Black/White, Democrat/Republican, American/European...and so on. And while we waste precious, borrowed time arguing these distinctions, we miss the only thing that matters..The truth is that there are only TWO groups of people: Those who believe in and obey Jesus and those who do not. No other man-made distinctions mean anything to Jesus. Those who obey Him have been promised eternal life. Those who do not obey him will die forever, never to live again.

So if you will live, choose the only way to life. Jesus Christ the Lord and King.

TODD, STEVENS POINT, WI   October 12th, 2007 2:11 pm ET

WOW!! WHERE IS YOUR OUTRAGE WHEN THE LITTLE IRANIAN HITLER TELLS YOU HE WANTS TO WIPE YOU OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH. ANN JUST TELLS YOU WHAT A GOOD CHRISTIAN SHOULD. IT IS THE ONLY WAY. I'LL BET 99% OF YOU WHO ARE COMPAINING ARE LIBERAL. WHERE WERE YOU WHEN THE GAYS WERE HAVING THERE STREET PARTY LAST WEEK IN CA? PEOPLE HANGING IN CAGES WITH CROSSES ABOVE THEM. A MAN NAKED ON A CROSS WITH ANOTHER MAN DRESSED IN LEATHER WHIPPING HIM. MEN DRESSED UP LIKE NUNS. THIS IS THE REAL OUTRAGE. I'VE READ ALMOST ALL OF THESE COMMENTS AND I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU PEOPLE. SHE IS ONLY REPEATING WHAT THE OLD TESTAMENT SAYS AND YOU PEOPLE ARE GOING CRAZY.

Joe, NYC   October 12th, 2007 2:11 pm ET

Ann Coulter is not an idiot. She's a vampire.

Justin, Phoenix, Az   October 12th, 2007 2:09 pm ET

This is par for the course with her. The lady is ignorant, intolerant and has diarrhea of the mouth and every time she opens it we all have to smell the stench.

Rollo Rogers, San Diego, CA   October 12th, 2007 2:08 pm ET

SHE IS MY KIND OF WOMAN.

SMART & BEAUTIFUL.

AND Anti-Liberal.

What more can a man want from a woman?
:>)

Robert Monsour Murrysville, PA   October 12th, 2007 2:07 pm ET

I hope she realizes she just gave the Daily Show some PRIME material.

Cindy W Riverside CA   October 12th, 2007 2:05 pm ET

Few of you responding don't seem to be able to acknowledge something: Coulter being able to say what she says is what this country is all about; freedom. Freedom of speech, religion and yes freedom to have what some think is radical thought. Coulter isn't a Nazi, weird at times and intentionally inflammatory yes. This country is so wrapped up in political correctness and pandering to making no one slightly upset or uncomfortable with ANYTHING that a healthy discussion can't occur without it spiraling into a melee of antisemitic accusations. Religion is a polarizing force that by nature of wanting to "spread the news" and convert others to own own beliefs flies in the face of total acceptance of others religions. We can and should strive for peaceful coexistence with all peoples and religions but lets get real..Ann Coulter didn't start this fire. If you have beliefs in any higher power and practice any organized religion..you believe your beliefs are right. I hope you do, otherwise why do you believe them? As is always the case, stop worrying so much about others...look in the mirror first, educate yourself, improve yourself, be the best person you can be. That ultimately is the biggest difference you can make..to yourself, your family and as and your legacy to the world. Stepping off soapbox now.

david, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 2:05 pm ET

i say: let her keep talking!!!

the more ann coulter opens her mouth, the more she makes the neo-conservative movement demonstrate what it is: a bunch of manipulative, ego-driven, power-hungry, people-hating numnutz.

go on ann: tell us more about how you'll change the world for the better as a "good christian". and oh: please pass the popcorn: this is getting really fun.

david koff,

editor, Message to America

William F. Kuntz, II, Brooklyn, New York   October 12th, 2007 2:04 pm ET

So when does she receive her invitation to speak at Columbia University?

george west laguna beach, ca.   October 12th, 2007 2:02 pm ET

it's high time that everyone turns their collective back to her, with no more regard than that which we offer to lindsie lohan or.. robert novak, for that matter. regardless of ones' political leanings, it is crystal clear that she is a lonely, angry and soulfully anemic little post-sorority girl that, when shoved deeply enough into an intellectual corner.. she can only try to find an audience through her own self-congratulating giggles, hoping to find the last one in the crowd that won't throw that rotten tomato of truth's final vestiges back into her masculine face.

Laura Marino, Staten Island, NY   October 12th, 2007 2:02 pm ET

Okay honestly there's a few things I've noticed about the comments I've seen posted on here... First of all, I want to say from the start that I am not in agreement with Ann's statements in any way, shape or form. I'm Catholic and I was married to an Atheist just to give you an idea of my tolerance levels for religion. However what really amuses me are all the people who are on here ranting about how we shouldn't give her any more attention but that's EXACTLY what you all are doing!!! How can you sit and say don't pay her any mind in a public forum she can very well read herself and see just how much attention you're "not giving her." Second of all, the same people who are sitting here saying Ann doesn't have the right to say what she did are the ones who defend Al Sharpton's right to spew racial hatred on a daily basis. Free speech is a right for everyone, not just Democrats... and finally, if you're truely educated and not ignorant of the world around you, you'd understand that Donny Deutsch is doing just as well and getting just as much publicity off this as she is. He could have taken the opportunity to say he was going to put his foot down and not allow her "Christian hate-monger" ideas to fill the airwaves. He could have said that he would not air something that offended him and could possibly offend other people, both Jewish and non and I'm sure he would have gained a lot of respect for that. But he didn't because he, just like Ann and other political commentators and pundits are about ratings, publicity and stirring the pot.

I know some people here may dispute the fact that Ann Coulter is an educated person or that she has the right to voice her opinions but please don't kid yourselves. That woman knows exactly what she is doing when she says the things she says and the reaction she is going to evoke. And until you people STOP REACTING to it the way you do, she has NO reason to stop and television has nothing to do but GAIN from her making the comments. Does she really believe the things she said? Probably but then again, so do a LOT of other people about their own religions. But she wasn't saying what she said to encourage people to convert to Christianity. She was doing it for a media reaction, plain and simple. The sooner everyone recognizes that's why she does the things she does, the less offended you'll stop being by it.

Sherry AllOver Texas   October 12th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

Freedom of speech is one thing, but freedom of hate speech is another. Coulter, O'Reilly, Limbaugh et al need to be dealt with from a legal standpoint. The hate filled propaganda they are spewing is hurting this country and widening the divide between Democrats & Republicans at a time when we should all be coming together. One must assume that is their agenda, which in my opinion is about as unpatriotic as you can get.

There is a reason it is against the law to yell "Fire" in a crowded movie theater and there should be a law against this type of hate speech as well, it does harm the country.

David B, Sterling VA   October 12th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

Coulter has never shied away from her belief that White Christian American Republicans are some kind of master race. Why are people shocked when she says something like this? She's very proud of her bigotry.

Carmen Larkin, Lindenhurst, New York   October 12th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

I'm appalled that anyone in 2007 can still spew such racial and religious hatred. Why does this individual keep popping up on shows? For effect? For ratings? She's a disgrace to anyone who calls themselves Christian. Perhaps it's time to revisit the rhetoric of pre-Nazi Germany...

Joy Sevier, Atlanta, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

Why was I NOT surprised to hear Ms.Coulter's comments??
How UN-CHRISTIAN of her, and also ignorant, to say nothing of her stupidity. Could she really meant this?
Or, are her comments to keep her books selling?
I do know that many people may agree with her, but they are not stupid enough to elaborate and make widely known to the public at large of just how totally ignorant this is!
One of the things I have learned in life is to really be careful of those who proclaim loudly of their being Christian....It has often been to my regret that I trusted them. If one IS truly Christian, they do NOT need to say anything--just let it be known by the way they live!!!!!!!!

Joy Sevier
Atlanta, Georgia

Mike, Boca Raton FL   October 12th, 2007 1:58 pm ET

Was jesus not a jew? So would that mean that jews started chrisitianity?

Steve, Barstow, Ca   October 12th, 2007 1:57 pm ET

I always thought she was the last genetic mistake the nazi's created in their test tube. Rather she is a Republican and therefore some what of a mushroom swallowing, pot smoking dillusional freak within their circus.

janice sarasota fl   October 12th, 2007 1:57 pm ET

If Ms Coulter believes that way I suggest that she NEVER be allowed on the air wave again--–I am PROUD TO BE A JEWISH AMERICAN!!!!!!!!!!!

GLORIA ALBERT PILO,BALTIMORE, MARYLAND   October 12th, 2007 1:57 pm ET

I LOVE TO HATE THIS WOMAN, NORMALLY
BUT THIS IS TOO MUCH.
IT HURTS ME TO SEE , THAT SHE REALLY BELIEVES WHAT SHE SAYS....WHO FEEDS HER THIS CRAP
I DO NOT THINK WE SHOULD SWEEP THIS UNDER THE CARPET. I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE BROUGHT TO THE FOREFRONT.....WHAT DOES SHE REALLY FEEL ABOUT THE JEWISH NATION AND FROM WHERE DO HER IDEAS COME.

Marcia Levin, Hollywood, FL   October 12th, 2007 1:56 pm ET

If Ann Coulter is perfect, thank God for imperfections.

David, Gilbert Arizona   October 12th, 2007 1:56 pm ET

Posted By Joy, Pompano Beach, Florida: "...Have you ever noticed that no one from the Republican party ever condemns Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter for their hateful remarks..."

No. I'm republican and I've always thought Ann Coulter was an idiot. I don't buy her books. I pay no attention to her interviews. She could not be more of a non-issue in my life if she tried.

Like I said previously, Ann likes to stir up the ant hill and you, my dear Joy, are playing right into her hand. She makes comments specifically to get a rise out of people and based on your post her wishes have come true.

Good job lumping all republicans in the same lot and in the same breath say that Ann does not speak for all Christians. You discount your comments by your own actions. Kudos.

Lynn Kozelka   October 12th, 2007 1:56 pm ET

Way to go Ann!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joshua Schriftman, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 1:52 pm ET

Quite a few people are defending Ms. Coulter's right to voice her comments by pointing out that she has represented a valid Christian view of Judaism. First of all, why bother defending her comments? She has a right to say whatever (nonviolent) thing she wants–no matter who she offends. That debate can end right there.

Second of all, if we're talking about whether or not what she said was clever, let's note: There's a reason Jews do not generally go about expressing a Jewish perspective on Christians. How popular would, say, John Stewart be if he declared "Christians are like our wayward children. They were once chosen by God, like us, but they now worship a false idol. I wish we were all perfect, like us Jews. In fact, America would be a better place if Christians would perfect themselves, and abandon this golden calf of Jesus."

Not very popular. (Although just to complete the parody, he could bring up some biblical references to Sodomites and Jezebel.)

Anyway, this is just the nature of the difference between Jews and Christians. Jews don't worship false idols. That's why they don't worship Jesus. Christians worship the messiah, whom they believe to be Jesus. That's why they're Christians. The two points of view are mutually exclusive, and it's insulting and offensive to express the quality of one from the other's necessarily exclusive perspective.

This is something that should be obvious, and frankly it was stupid of her not to have seen it. (Either that or it was an insult calculated to create an effect. You chose.)

Once all's said and done, we do have the freedom to say stupid things, and to do so as loudly as the media will allow.

So, power to you, Ms. Coulter. I just hope the majority of your listeners are more clever than you seem to be.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 1:52 pm ET

Quite a few people are defending Ms. Coulter's right to voice her comments by pointing out that she has represented a valid Christian view of Judaism. First of all, why bother defending her comments? She has a right to say whatever (nonviolent) thing she wants–no matter who she offends. That debate can end right there.

Second of all, if we're talking about whether or not what she said was clever, let's note: There's a reason Jews do not generally go about expressing a Jewish perspective on Christians. How popular would, say, John Stewart be if he declared "Christians are like our wayward children. They were once chosen by God, like us, but they now worship a false idol. I wish we were all perfect, like us Jews. In fact, America would be a better place if Christians would perfect themselves, and abandon this golden calf of Jesus."

Not very popular. (Although just to complete the parody, he could bring up some biblical references to Sodomites and Jezebel.)

Anyway, this is just the nature of the difference between Jews and Christians. Jews don't worship false idols. That's why they don't worship Jesus. Christians worship the messiah, whom they believe to be Jesus. That's why they're Christians. The two points of view are mutually exclusive, and it's insulting and offensive to express the quality of one from the other's necessarily exclusive perspective.

This is something that should be obvious, and frankly it was stupid of her not to have seen it. (Either that or it was an insult calculated to create an effect. You chose.)

Once all's said and done, we do have the freedom to say stupid things, and to do so as loudly as the media will allow.

So, power to you, Ms. Coulter. I just hope the majority of your listeners are more clever than you seem to be.

Lisa, Mystic Connecticut   October 12th, 2007 1:51 pm ET

Predictable reactions!

- Insult her
- Misunderstand her
- Ignore her
- Focus on the delivery and not the content

Why would you waste your precious time on posting with the above reactions?
If you read this article make a meaningful exercise of it. Acknowledge her points. You can always state you are offended with how they are worded but why major in minors?
Make your valid counter point that's worth reading.
The posts that fall out of these guidelines are exercises in futility and examples of how people are more interested in personal recogniction of "witty" insults and blasting than meeting Ann in a battle of intellectual debate.

Adam Cohen, Rocky Hill, CT   October 12th, 2007 1:50 pm ET

Ann Coulter has finally lost her mind completely. Next thing she'll be saying that all humans should have blonde hair and blue eyes... although I belive that someone once mentioned that in Germany 70 or so years ago.

Jim, Flint, MI   October 12th, 2007 1:50 pm ET

Ann's statement is correct and not anti-semetic. Christianity came from Judaism. In the same way Protestants came from Catholics. Who coined the term anti-semetic? and why?

Gary, Schaumburg, Illinois   October 12th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

After taking a closer look it appears to me that Ann Coulter and Marilyn Manson were separated at birth.

Richard Aberdeen, Nashville, Tennessee www.FreedomTracks.com   October 12th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

Although I try my best not to be a sexist and some of the smartest people I have personally known are blonde females, Ann Coulter remains the living embodiment of every "Dumb Blonde" joke that has ever been uttered.

Ann Coulter strolled into a public library and said in her usual loud and obnoxious voice: "I would like to order a Pepperoni Pizza".

Chris Matthews, who works as a librarian on the side to supplment his comparitively meager income, put his finger up to his lips and said:
"Shhh, this is a library."

So, Ann Coulter whispered, "I would like to order a Pepperoni Pizza."

Anymore Dumb Blonde jokes, anyone?

Bob C., Ashland, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

Even more evidence that religion is incompatible with reality. Any other opinion is simply that, a delusional opinion, which will never be offer along with factual evidence.

Helen, Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

Let's step back for a moment and look how far we have deteriorated as a country under right wing control. When Ann Coulter Republicans use the term "Christians" they are not referring to a group of people who follow the teachings of Christ. They are referring to wealthy Aryans. If we allow the media to continue to promote these wicked people and their agendas unchecked, we will shortly find ourselves in a modern-day version of 1930's Germany. They must be stopped now.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 1:49 pm ET

Ann Coulter is an idiot obviously but is Jimmy Carter any better?

Javier, Fort Worth TX   October 12th, 2007 1:48 pm ET

For heavensake, do you see what happens in the name of 'tolerance' ?

We are so 'tolerant' of other views that we squash the view of the person who is speaking with her own freedom. We lose the VERY concept of tolerance in doing so. We want to shut her mouth for expressing her opinion and for saying things that make her intolerable, then hypocritically [every single one of you who accused her of intolerance] speak as if she has no right to exercise the freedom that she is given. How 'tolerant' are any of you hypocrites? Are you being tolerant of her intolerant? If not your objections become futile and plainly stupid.

She is not calling for the death of Jews, calling for the death of anyone at all. She is expressing an opinion that she is basing [erroneously] on the Bible. It isn't just jews who need to be perfected but ALL men who have been enslaved to sin if we are going to speak Biblically. Now if we want to become even more consistent Christians believe Jesus is the FULL expression and fulfillment of the Torah or Old Testament Law. If she means it in that sense then yes Jews should repent and obey Hashem, and the reason Jesus did speak of his own name is because he is Hashem.

There are many things we should learn, firstly true consistent philosophical tolerance never has anything to do with expressing opinions and agreeing on everything. True consistnent theology doesn't just believe Jews need to be perfected but ALL people need to.

Lastly, if you all want to be tolerant then please please *think* before you speak. You should be tolerant of Christian views if you want to be consistently tolerant, if not then we cna turn around and accuse you of not only being intolerant but violently prejudice against Christianity's ADMITTED intolerance. Christians are far more consistent than any post-modern foolish American.

DRubin, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 1:44 pm ET

Coulter is a menace, and does her republican conservative cronies no favors by going out of her way to offend any thinking individual. Because she is physically attractive according to some arbitrary societal standard (although, thankfully, that is rapidly fading), she gets away with saying the most outragous and offensive things without any backlash - indeed, each escalation to her rhetoric only garners her more airtime. Remember her little jewel about the 9/11 widows? How about her calling John Edwards a "faggot?" Why does the press continue to give this horrific excuse for a human being the air time to repeat her hateful and intolerant nonsense? I'm all for free speech - I just don't think we have to celebrate and publish the kind of garbage that continues to spew from that overaged Barbie Doll's mouth. Time to pull the plug and shut this woman down.

therealist   October 12th, 2007 1:44 pm ET

Wow! look at all these posts. This must be like a record..., about Ann?? Or could those low paid CNN interns be spreading conservative hate again, hmmmm...

Alexa, Marietta GA   October 12th, 2007 1:43 pm ET

The Christians who strongly believe it is thier duty to convert those who do not follow Jesus's path do so out of a true and unwaivering concern for the soul of the other person.
However speaking generically about the imperfections of a religion that differs from yours while cameras are rolling is not a conversion, it is a denegration of a group of human beings. It does not show respect nor consideration, it only deepens the gap between two groups.

She should work on perfecting herself first before talking about perfecting anyone else.

Brendan H., San Antonio, TX   October 12th, 2007 1:43 pm ET

If you all think Coulter is out of control now, just wait until it becomes obvious that Hillary is going to the White House!

Coulter will sink to new depths never before thought possible!

Maria Peschl   October 12th, 2007 1:41 pm ET

Yes, she is a dangerous idiot, but don't the jews consider themselves the "Chosen People"? If they do so, the Christians should be allowed to consider themselves "Perfected".... By the way, I think both of them are wrong. They both resemble two inmates sitting in a mental institution, debating which one is Napoleon.

Jeff, New York City   October 12th, 2007 1:41 pm ET

Sounds like an antisemetic comment from a worthless piece of garbage.

lowerpericles   October 12th, 2007 1:40 pm ET

Ted Danson. I remember now.

peg, brookline, ma   October 12th, 2007 1:39 pm ET

In 1987, Al Camapanis got fired from his job as GM of the LA Dodgers after saying that African Americans may not have some of the necessities to be a field manager or perhaps a general manager. More recently, Don Imus got fired from his syndicated morning radio show for calling the Rutgers Women's basketball team a bynch of nappy-headed hos. Good riddance to them all. And you can take Ann Coulter with them. Actions have consequences. So should words.

Dave, CA   October 12th, 2007 1:38 pm ET

If Hitler were alive he would have invited her to be his female Goebels. No

Rick, Ashley Falls, Ma   October 12th, 2007 1:38 pm ET

Another good reason to be very careful who we elect to be our leaders. There's no telling what my be surrying around under those coat tails. Right Ann ?

Grovin, Darnassus, IL   October 12th, 2007 1:36 pm ET

I would suggest that we want Ann Coulter to be perfected, but I'd probably get charged in some way for encouraging suicide.

Michael H, Miami, FL   October 12th, 2007 1:36 pm ET

If the evil could be surgically removed from Ann Coulter, only an empty shell would remain. The woman has no soul - with all the hatred and evil inside her, there's no room for a soul. To her, attention is more important that air, water or food. If the media would ignore her, she would dry up and blow away, taking her evil with her. What a pathetic existence...and what a pathetic excuse for a human being.

Mike, Detroit, MI   October 12th, 2007 1:35 pm ET

I agree that Ann made an all-round poor choice of words. It is possible that she misunderstands the full meaning behind what she is trying to say. The idea of a "fast track program" is slightly offensive to me as a Christian, being that the Bible states that we are more obligated to follow the laws of God than anyone. Paul says "You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness." (Romans 6:18) The Old Testament also states of the new covenant: "I will put my law in their minds and write in on their hearts." (Jer. 31:33) Jesus is correct in saying that he has come to fullfill the law and not to abolish it, since he gave us the law in our hearts throught the Holy Spirit. Since the "law of God" could also be called the "will of God," you could also say that Jews and Christians are bound to the same law. One is written; one is spiritual, yet they both come from the same God.

JC - Hot Springs, Arkansas   October 12th, 2007 1:34 pm ET

What a whack job this woman is. She is just nuts. I hope she gets to make a speech at the Republican National Convention. She makes Hugo Chavez sound reasonable!!

Julie, Petaluma CA   October 12th, 2007 1:33 pm ET

Ann you have some seriously bad karma coming your way. I would love to see you, O'Reily, and Limbaugh dropped off on the Pakistan/Afghan border. The filth that you spout is nothing short of terrorism. Your comments about Jews are just plain ridiculous. I keep hearing that you are highly educated. I am having a hard time grasping that. I am thinking that maybe you were just always high while you were being educated. Poor, pathetic, Ann you will only be remembered as the village idiot, if you are remembered at all.

Matt, Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 1:32 pm ET

Why does anyone pay attention to such a Bigot? There is no reason to acknowledge this shock oriented person. I would liken her to the Anna Nicole of the Republican Party. She has no real opinion and based on her comments I would say she is the furthest thing from a Christian.

Jim, Philadelphia, PA, USA   October 12th, 2007 1:29 pm ET

I'm a non-mainstream Christian – I'm happy to say my Jewish friends wouldn't
associate with Mr. Deutch and his band of anti-semitic propagandists.

Roger, Shawnee, KS   October 12th, 2007 1:29 pm ET

In my dreams of the US, I see no Ann Coulter.

Joy, Pompano Beach, Florida   October 12th, 2007 1:28 pm ET

Have you ever noticed that no one from the Republican party ever condemns Rush Limbaugh or Ann Coulter for their hateful remarks. But just let someone from the Democratic party make a comment that in no way compares to those two fools, and they are all in a dither and want them to apologize. I am still befuddled as to why she is on every TV program and allowed to spout her hate. They won't give anyone else the same platform. PLEASE DON'T THINK THIS HARD HEARTED WOMAN SPEAKS FOR ALL CHRISTIANS. SHE NEEDS TO GET DOWN ON HER KNEES AND ASK FOR FORGIVENESS FOR HERSELF.

Tipsy McStagger, Fort Lauderdale, FL   October 12th, 2007 1:28 pm ET

She's a freakish comedian. Should be called Rosie O'Coulter.

What a bag o'shiiit.

Jeff, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 1:27 pm ET

Beth- Wow. Wow. Wow.

I can't believe she would even contemplating writing such garbage. It literally sounds like Nazi propaganda. I personally feel obligated to apologize to the Jewish community for her. And my prayer is that a majority of Americans would join me in that apology.

Mike Bunts- try using some paragraph breaks, bud. I read your whole post
(probably the only person on Earth) and you're on the right track, but no one is going to read a wall of text like that (unless they're really bored at work). :)

Jane of Delray Beach, FL   October 12th, 2007 1:27 pm ET

I don't understand why so many media outlets allow Ms. Coulter a forum to spew her nonsense. Who cares what Ms. Coutler has to say on any topic? Every word is calculated in order to obtain the utmost reaction from the audience. Even she can't believe such crap. Why don't you simply ignore her? If this is newsworthy then America is in BIG TROUBLE. 99% of us think she's a bleached blonde "joke". How pathic for someone who is educted to believe the entire world would be better off made up of people just like her. She must make her parents very proud !!! Her intellect really shows through when she quotes Jerry Falwell. If this is her Messiah then God help us all.

Perhaps what Ms. COulter really needs is a good f–k !

Scott, Boston MA   October 12th, 2007 1:27 pm ET

I have actually heard Jews who have accepted that Christ is the Messiah refer to themseves as "Perfected Jews," "Completed Jews," tho I think the proper term is "Messianic Jews."

To think that what she said is hateful is to misunderstand her point. People just seem to love to hate her, and will continue to no matter what she says. I do agree that she has said some petty outlandish things in the past, but this interview is completely benign.

As a Christian – I worship a man who was a Jew. I love the Old Testament, as it is the first part of the story that was completed in the New Testament. Christians are not prefect, but we are made perfect in Christ – not through any doing of our own.

Troy Longmire, Brooklyn, New York   October 12th, 2007 1:26 pm ET

In the space and time used to illustrate the useless rhetoric of a right-wing zealot, or otherwise a pretty unintelligent and unpersuasive individual, i.e., Ann Coulter, it would have better served God and humanity if we had a discussion on gun control and universal health care, or some otherwise a discussion on how to genuinely better our American Society.

Sarah, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 1:26 pm ET

It would be hypocritical for me to say that I will pray for Ann Coulter when the truth is I will pray for her to stop talking.

Kristine Robbins---Millbury MA,   October 12th, 2007 1:25 pm ET

What a sad, sad woman. I am a Christian and I tend to lean a bit more towards the middle and the left given our current government. That being said, for her to say that the Jewish people should conform to be "Christians" is a horrible statement and slap in the face to all people of the Jewish faith. What she said to Mr. Deutsch was an insult. Not surprising though as she is attempting to impose her beliefs on others in a similar way that our current government appears to be doing to other countries.

Imperfect Christian, Minneapolis, MN   October 12th, 2007 1:24 pm ET

Wow. I don't think SHE even understands what she is saying. It makes no sense. It's like that game telephone, she heard the message but she repeats it, it's a little off.

She sounds like a cult when she says "our testament" and "perfected christians".

Deutsch is a jewish name?

Nathan Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 1:24 pm ET

WAY TO GO, SCOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Earthlings, greetings from Zork on Planet Moogba 7 in the Delta Quadrant. because of people like Ann Coulter, we will not share our technology with you. The Galactic Federation can not risk allowing this type of ignorance to pollute the space-time continuum. Consequently, you will continue to suffer from disease and natural disasters, and will never know the bliss of unrestricted space travel. Bummer.

Posted By Scott, Bellingha, WA : October 12, 2007 9:24 am "

Lori, Overland Park, KS   October 12th, 2007 1:23 pm ET

What I thought odd was she wasn't wearing her black dress...what's up with that? I don't think Ann slept at her house last night...hhmmmm....

Matt, Chicago   October 12th, 2007 1:21 pm ET

Hey LA Jon,

"When a republican hears something they don't like, they turn the channel or walk away."

You're blind (probably wilfully).
See Moveon.org ad – waste of Congress' time + taxpayer $. 2) Disgusting backlash against the 12-yr old fr. Maryland + his brain-damaged sister for having the "audacity" to speak out on behalf of legislation that saved the well-being of their family. That's just the last month.
You want hypocrisy? look in the mirror – (see Mark Foley, T. Haggard, Vitters, "wide-stance Larry," etc...) hiding behind their moral rhetoric to consolidate their power while living contradictory lives. That's the essences of hypocrisy. To that can be added anyone who uses Christianity as self-serving proof of their moral superiority, while at the same time being strictly intolerant of anyone different from them – in obvious contradiction to the teachings of Jesus (see Coulter, O'Reilly, etc...).

Jon, Keep drinking the kool-aid and
using "spooky" words like Communism. Like all the far right, your self-righteous, illogical opinions reek of intolerance and ignorance.

stevo, new york, ny   October 12th, 2007 1:21 pm ET

she's a clown

Nathan Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 1:20 pm ET

Suzie in Indianapolis,
Okay, you say that Christianity is infact monothiestic. The last paragraph, however, you claim to follow Jesus. Not God. You also say the Holy Spirit is an inseperable part of Father and Son. Notice what I said here...Father AND Son. That's two. (Three with the Holy Spirit) One thing I don't understand is hardcore Christians claming to me monothiestic, but then a few minutes later praying to Mary to forgive someone. Mary makes 4. Monothiestic??

Anna Hayes, Portland, OR   October 12th, 2007 1:19 pm ET

IT IS A SAD DAY, WHEN WE SUPER IMPOSE THE LOVE OF GOD, and all that he Created in his own image.

FOR ELITE CHRISTIAN VALUES.

NO WONDER THERE IS GLOBAL UNREST.

Doug. Mazar, Afghanistan   October 12th, 2007 1:19 pm ET

Hey guys-Right-Judaism does not regard Christ as a Prophet. Guess who does, though? Yep-It is Islam!!!

Ed,Ellenville,New York   October 12th, 2007 1:18 pm ET

The University of Michigan is responsible for this? How embarrassing! Have they made a statement in their defense?

Beth, Madison, WI   October 12th, 2007 1:17 pm ET

Regarding Ann Coulter's Remarks, I found this dated from 2003 on chuckcurrie.blogs.com

"You won’t be surprised. But The Heritage Foundation has an essay posted on their web site by Ann Coulter that is about as anti-Semitic as you can get.

"In addition to having a number of family deaths among them, the Democrats' other big idea – too nuanced for a bumper sticker – is that many of them have Jewish ancestry. There's Joe Lieberman: Always Jewish. Wesley Clark: Found Out His Father Was Jewish in College. John Kerry: Jewish Since He Began Presidential Fund-Raising. Howard Dean: Married to a Jew. Al Sharpton: Circumcised. Even Hillary Clinton claimed to have unearthed some evidence that she was a Jew – along with the long lost evidence that she was a Yankees fan. And that, boys and girls, is how the Jews survived thousands of years of persecution: by being susceptible to pandering."

I am a jew, and I am MORE than offended by all of this.

Dave   October 12th, 2007 1:17 pm ET

Donny should know by now that the level of education has little to do with one being a bigot. Ann Coulter, once again by opening her racist mouth, has proved that she is a not only an educated idiot but a racist bigot. It amazes me to see the Donny's of the world give her opportunity after opportunity to plug her books.... or is it a smart ploy to give her enough air time to keep making such stupid commments that at some point she will force the media to totally ignore her.... lol all expect Hannity who I think is in love with her. Wonder what that says about him!

Doug, Denver CO   October 12th, 2007 1:16 pm ET

I do not believe that people should be forced to convert to Christianity, but I do believe that Christianity should not be forced out of our American principles.

The founding fathers of this country were Christian period. We should not take down Christian based themes, statues, symbols or verbage from our government because other faiths find it offensive. This is America and on American soil, Christianity is the original and predominant faith. When in another country, I would not presume to change that country's history.

October 12, 2007
Coulter: We want 'Jews to be perfected'
Conservative commentator Ann Coulter.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Conservative commentator and best-selling author Ann Coulter may find herself in the midst of a controversy for comments Monday suggesting America would be better if everyone was Christian.

Asked by CNBC host Donny Deutsch what the U.S. looks like in her dreams, Coulter said it would look like the Republican National Convention in 2004

"People were happy,” she said, according to a transcript provided to CNN by CNBC. “They're Christian. They're tolerant. They defend America." (Video: Watch Coulter's comments on CNBC)

When Deutsch responded, "It would be better if we were all Christian?" Coulter said "Yeah."

Deutsch is simply asking for a return to that value system and for those that disagree, that is your right. But if you do not like it please do not try to change this country's history. A suggestion would be to live in a location that shares in your same religious ideals.

dave, Kansas Mo   October 12th, 2007 1:15 pm ET

Typical brainwashed from birth Christian attitude. If she is taken of air, another will just take her place. Dont you see her pretty halo and wings?

John Welch Spokane, WA   October 12th, 2007 1:14 pm ET

Poor Ann Coulter, too many drugs without a helmet have scrambled her brains. If she's a Christian then I'm not a retired catholic.

If everyone in this country were Christian I'll wager it would take little time before the various denominations within that confused faith would be at each other's throats fighting to decide if whose sect can beat up whose sect. How entertaining that would be.

The trouble with organized religion is not so much the amusing competition, but the all too many clowns who claim to follow one or the other and don't have a clue what they are talking about. It is all too silly to me. Perhaps God is just as amused.

Laura, Columbus, OH   October 12th, 2007 1:14 pm ET

Jon from Sacramento was confused. Islam believes that Jesus was a prophet, not Judaism.

michael, olney, md   October 12th, 2007 1:14 pm ET

Ann Coulter should not be given a pedestal. America stands for tolerance, not labeling people by religious beliefs; so I think we might as well consider her anti-American and stop paying attention to her.

Chris Conti, Newton, MA   October 12th, 2007 1:13 pm ET

Ann Coulter's 15 minutes of fame are officially up. To claim on one hand tolerance and on the other suggest we should all "look like Christians" is hypocrisy in the extreme. If the Republicans were smart they would distance themselves from Coulter and others like her who actually do harm to the party.
Her "fast track" comment combined with her "perfected" comment about Jews puts her in the Nazi party, not the Republican Party.
And one other idea, how about the news outlets simply stop inviting this woman on any of their shows. That might be a quick way to end her career.

L. Johnson, Chattanooga, TN   October 12th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

I never knew CNN had ticking time bombs for viewers and readers! Hooray for Fox News!!!

Nathan Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

Mike in Chicago,
"I do agree , if the whole world is Christian, there will never be any problem, thank you Jesus. "
??????????????
Okay, imagine that all other religions are gone. But wait, there's Roman Catholic, Baptist, Episcopalian, Methodist, Unitarian....and who knows how many others. They are all Christian. Who decides which one of the Christian faiths is the right one? There will still be fighting, name calling, and possible an all out war....over a sub-sect of general Christianity.

mike bunts, philadelphia pa.   October 12th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

in the last 5 years I have seen this country turn into the movie Demolitian man with Sly Stallone, cops putting up camera's everywhere which will do nothing at all but film the crime,kids being handcuffed and taking at of school for drawing stick figures of someone holding a knife in their hand, constant talk of people changing Freedom of speech,talk of banning people from smoking in their own homes, in bars which has been going on for decades, the one or two whining christians caused all of this, if they didn't like the smell of smoke then get the hell out because must people do and I'm not one of them, I believe Bush and his regime are trying to forse a holy war right here in this country, every job you go for now you must be drug tested like your on parole from jail,the religious freaks in this country better get back in their closets and their churches on sundays were they belong because the mainstream in not like this and everywhere I people are raving angry and now I got to go on this page which is my favorite page to read news and I have to see what this wack job female writes about everyone being christians, does anyone remember what america is about, enough is enough there is to much human control coming from the government like a little country we all know back in the 40's, germany, hitler, facists,this is whats going on in america right now all because some planes that must people believe our government allowed to happen so they can sell this new holy way of life in this country,what happened to Howard Stern,government going apter the porn industry,the Janet jackson superbowl thing, now cheerleaders in the NFL can't strech a certain way, where am I, not america, whats next beer being illegal, drinking pepsi or coke, having sex before getting married, while we get raped for more money to fill the insurance VAULT, all this GPS stuff, RFID CHIPS, I'm starting to think the Government wrote the bible just so they could prepare people later on down the line for what they want to do and what to get ready for, there is constant violation's on our civil right's and liberties, coming from our own Government, totalitarian dictatership is what is see and many others also, there is no terrorist here except the usa. fed. gov, they don't care about what america stands for, freedom of speech, religion, civil right and you do not have the right to film me without my permission, why am I saying this don't we all already know this, filming someone without their consent is a million dollar lawsuit isn't it, tell this women to go back into her CHUCH CLOSET, AND STAY THEIR, because the beer drinker, the pot smokers, the people who like to let their wild side out on the weekends after a hard week of work, including all the prostitute buying senetors, drunk driving and probably cocain snorting mayors, and governors which as far as must people are concerned is normal way of life, not speaking and bowing to god ever damm day of their livee, go away jesus freaks, I believe in god, I'll never commit murder, so i have nothing to worry about when its comes to god, I or anyone else who has done any sins other then Murder such as stealing something sometime in your life, cheating on your wife or husband, crap like that is not gods main concern, killing people is gods main concern,you will be forgivin by god and you will make it in to heaven, there are freaks out there that think if you use th F work you might go to hell, OMG get a real life please.

georgina   October 12th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

WOW, it takes a religious article to get you Americans so fired up! That's scary. Come on people, you don't have that many in your country who reeealy believe in an invisible entity do you?
My mom and dad sent me to Sunday school when I was little so they could have some "alone" time. After a few of these classes I had it figured out. There were those out there who were trying very hard to make me believe in a fairy tale.
People, believe in yourself, your country, your values, believe in a lot of things, but not in a silly story which has been passed down in the years to make you feel better about your life. You nor anyone else has a shred of evidence to support the existence of a god. Just because you say it is, doesn't make it so.

Charles Ray, North Potomac, MD   October 12th, 2007 1:12 pm ET

The rantings of this woman – beloved by so many misguided people – are the reason I gave up on Christianity as a teenager. The bigotry and intolerance she displays is beyond belief. I support free speech, but when a nut case like this spouts off, I have my moments of doubt.

Scott-Holland. PA   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

What continues to bother me is how these conservative pundints like Coulter, Limbaugh, Hannity and O' Reilly get away with this stuff. When ever they say something like this they are passed off as "entertainers" trying to sell a book or get attention. It must be because the "Liberal Media" is picking on them. The fact that these folks remain on the air is proof that the "liberal media" no longer exists and has been replaced by state run news corporations like Fox.
Now,please expain to me how the Jews control the media. Last I looked Rupert Murdoch wasn't wearing a Star of David".

I am shocked, Boca, FL   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

Just by reading the response on CNN, I’d say for Ann Coulter and CNBC it’s “MISSION ACCOMPLISHED”. Who would have thought!!! Whether she herself believes all what she spews out is a topic for a different day. The interesting element however, is the fact that a flop talk show on a third graded TV channel with pathetic ratings invites this delusional character, knowing full well that she will at least start a national controversy over either religion or race. Yet the so called Jew welcomes this shemale Christian on his show and pretends to be shocked by the whole discussion. Oh she berated the Jews, run! run! The end result: The ratings beyond his wildest imagination. From lifelong KKK sympathizers to full blown Nazis (Yes we have them in America too) will watch his show with “religious” zeal and fervor.
For any wannabe shock jocks reading this post, if you would like to make a name in this country for yourself, just pretend to be a larger than life bigot and anyone that has a talk show from Chris Mathew of Hardball to Dr. Phil (the divine Psychologist) will invite you on their program and everyone will watch it with uncanny devotion like they are in the Zoo and observing the rare Panda mating rituals! (When they smell each others behinds, it’s quite a sight). In no time CNN will blog you in the Ticker and no matter how hateful you are, some people will find a way to support you. From there on sky will be the only limit. You would be able to write books, articles in the Wall Street Journal and maybe able to get your own slot on FOX news Channel!

Kris, Toronto, Canada   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

I agree, that's a pretty big Adam's Apple she's got going on there.

I think its real name used to Ian Coulter.

Paul, CA   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

Shes just trying to sell more books. Why people can't see that is beyond me.

Shawn, Denver CO   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

Jan – Never be ashamed to admit you're a Christian in public. You are meant to be an "ambassador" of Christ. Just help people to understand that not all Christians are as misguided as Ms. Coulter.

Ann Coulter: News flash: Christians are NOT perfected as long as we live! That was the Apostle Paul's point. We spend our lives "pressing on" to "finish the race..."

BTW, this is a good opportunity to make a very important point. Republicans chastize African Americans for being predominantly Democratic voters, arguing that we should be siding with social conservatives on the GOP side. The fact that the RNC is filled with "Good Christians" like this (as well as the teaming masses of KKK, Phineus Priests, and Neo-Nazis) is one reason why many African Americans go out of their way NOT associate with the GOP!

Anne Marie, State College, PA   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

Ann Coulter is the poster girl for all that is offensive about Christianity in today's world. As a committed Christian, I ask Christ to forgive her intolerance, bigotry and willful misinterpretation of His word. I wouldn't mind if He made her incapable of speech, either.

Angela, Alexandria, VA   October 12th, 2007 1:11 pm ET

LOL. Why does everyone say this woman is attractive?! Look at her gigantic Adam's apple! yuck.

LW Marion, AR   October 12th, 2007 1:09 pm ET

Amazing! When flag burning and gay pride marches are shoved in our face by the media, everyone applaudes this country's tolerance of free speech. But, anyone, regardless of thieir individual views on Christianity dare speaks of Jesus, God, or salvation, everyone is quick to want to boycott, or label them as crazy, embarassing, freakshow, and outrageous.

Kevin Flynn, Paterson NJ   October 12th, 2007 1:09 pm ET

She may have stated it clumsily but there's no denying the fact that Christians believe our religion is a continuation of Judaism and we pray for the conversion not just of Jews but of the world every day. We were commanded by Christ to preach the Good News and baptize all nations.
Sorry if that's offensive; it's not meant to be but it is what it is.

M.D. Ind   October 12th, 2007 1:08 pm ET

First of all who gave this woman permission to speak for the Christian community ??? not anyone i have heard of ....its very obvious that she has never even opened a bible let alone studied any part of it. so Christian leaders need to put this fake blonde in her place and if possible legally stiffle her from any kind of public display where she say's she represents the Christian community. we have enough problems with the secular world without some ditzy scank running around running her mouth about something she knows absolutly nothing about..so we need to pray that maybe someone will put super glue in her cheerios and shut her up... or better yet just tell her to put a lid on it and quit sayin you speek for everyone....

Mitch Evans, Seattle, Washington   October 12th, 2007 1:08 pm ET

Why does CNN give Ann Coulter air time? Why aren't people outraged? Boycott CNN until they stop promoting Ms. Coulter and her twisted agenda!

Silvia, Florida   October 12th, 2007 1:08 pm ET

Some people say that Coulter is simply making these inflammatory statements to sell her books and there's no harm done. She may not believe what she says, BUT there are Americans and other countries that will believe her comments are true. These words may possibly lead people to take dangerous action against innocent Christians and Jews. It has happened many times before.

Perry Aurora, CO   October 12th, 2007 1:08 pm ET

I'm pretty sure the Republican party will want to distance themselves from her. If they don't, they should. She leaves me speechless. I just wish she were.

Bill, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 1:07 pm ET

You want to hear the funniest part of all of this??? She dates a Jewish guy. (But I have a feeling it won't be for much longer)

gc, New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 1:07 pm ET

Ann, Ann, Ann, you keep opening mouth and inserting your foot. What is wrong with you. Do you do this for attention. If the answer is yes, your getting all the negative attention one could possible seek. Christianity is not a federal express religion. What goes with you girl???

John C, Charleston, SC   October 12th, 2007 1:07 pm ET

I just think that it is hilarious that people get SO worked up about EVERYTHING. I couldn't care less what she says or what she thinks, as well as about 90% of the people out there. There are more important things to spend your energy on than getting upset about silly things like this.

Dale, Saint Petersburg Florida   October 12th, 2007 1:07 pm ET

Too bad that that guy wouldn't shut up long enough to hear Ms. Coulter's explanation. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. Christianity is the completed work that the Jews are still looking for. If she offended him,all she was doing was telling him the truth.

Wade, Lancaster PA   October 12th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Yes Ann Coulter's comments are diseased and laced with an underlying message that is designed to break down a tolerant view of the world's religions, but the main culprit here is CNN for offering a venue for her comments to be paraded upon. Th age-old comment goes "Any news is good news." Unfortunately, only Ann and CNN win with this senseless commentary.

David, Beverly Hills, California   October 12th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

If Andy Coulter and people like him are the ones going to heaven, I'm glad I'm not going!

And yes, I think virtually all republicans and all theists are idiots!

James, Virginia Beach, Virginia   October 12th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Coulter is a bigot who promotes ignorance and hate, no surprise that she presents herself that way. It has nothing to do with her education. Just because you read a book doesn't mean you will understand it. Small minds think a like.

Nathan Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Karen in Charlottesville,
you said "How is Anne Coulter's thinking really any different from that of the Taliban? Except,she wants a world filled only with blue-eyed blonde Christians – like herself… while they want the entire world to look like them. Where is that 2004 RNC "happy" tolerance" of which she speaks so yearningly? It's certainly NOT in her life view!"
Check out her roots! Not even a true blond!.....actually, she IS starting to seem more and more like Hitler, isn't she?

Becktemba, So. California   October 12th, 2007 1:06 pm ET

Gee whiz, people using words like, "poison" to describe what Ms. Coulter said. If the truth is poison to some then so be it.

What she said is exactly what Christians believe. Just because you don't agree with it doesn't make it "intolerent" or "poison" or whatever you want to demonize it.

I suspect there are a bunch of you here making comments anyway.

Aaron, Santa Barbara   October 12th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

I find little difference between fundamentalists of any stripe – Christian, Muslim, Jewish, etc.

They all tell the same story – intolerance of other's beliefs.

Instead of violently making their points they hide behind their "faith" to metaphoriclly rid thenmselves of those that do not abjectly follow their lead.

How sad!!!

William, NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

Funny, I just had a picture of God in my head laughing and thinking to himself...Ann you ain't getting in anyway, so get your fill for the "Dream" at the next GOP convention.

hinomura, atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

she might be the dumbest white woman alive.

Jeff, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

To everyone asking why Ann is still on TV: It's because she's NOT that obscure in her incredibly ignorant beliefs. A lot of people in this country completely agree with her, even if they may occasionally loudly yet gently slap her wrist for her acidic delivery.

I long for the day that the Dems put up a real secular progressive for President. Hillary and Obama pandering to Christians is *almost* enough to make me not support them.

Because the truth is that Christianity IS an intolerant, circular-logic faith, by definition. They are indeed "perfected Jews" in their own eyes, Jews originally being God's chosen people.

Modern Jews, along with Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus, animists, atheists, agnostics and retards, are ALL going to Hell. Didn't you know?

The trick is in overcoming that PR disaster while still trying to save souls. Have pity on them, it's not an easy job.

Point is, Ann's a hero to a significant chunk of the nation. You're not surprised, are you?

Jana Edberg, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 1:05 pm ET

This woman truly needs to keep her mouth shut. She probably believes in the Aryan Nation ideal too. What an idiot.

Robert Bader, Flint, MI   October 12th, 2007 1:04 pm ET

I never ceased to be amazed at the ridiculous hypocrisy of you media types. You act horrified by Coulter's despicable views and yet you keep on encouraging those views by giving her all the media attention she desires.

Lie down with dogs and, yes, you wake up with fleas.

Brian, Durham, NC   October 12th, 2007 1:04 pm ET

First, I'd like to thank Ann for her insight. NOW I know what I've been missing my whole life as a Jew. Guess I'm stuck with going to hell. I'll see her there, I guess!
To all Christians,
I apologize to each and every one of you that Ann Coulter is trying to speak as though she represents your views/opinions.

Amy, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 1:03 pm ET

I have studied theology, and what is interesting to me is that Ms. Coulter did not technically say anything factually WRONG when it comes to traditional Christian/Catholic theology. Christians do believe that they have something extra over all other faiths, and if they didn't believe that, people would have no reason to convert...but many people do it voluntarily. Any person who identifies themselves as a Christian is saying that they have a preference for Christianity over Judiasm, Islam, Buddism, etc. People came to this country, partly for religious freedom. Members of organized religions around the world try to spread their message and encourage others to consider converting because they think they have something positive to offer....that is just what religion is. If Donny didn't want to engage in that kind of discussion and acknowledge that reality, he should not have brought it up. Many people don't talk about religion because of the obvious sensitivities. However, I will say that Ann's manner of communicating and clumsy choice of words can be a problem too. She tends to communicate very bluntly, and I think that someone else could have said the same exact thing, without compromising their beliefs, with a lot more diplomacy, sensitivity and refinement, and there would be no outrage. Donny could have been a little more understanding as well though and not been so quick with his assessment.

M. Johnson Chicago   October 12th, 2007 1:03 pm ET

A. Coulter Ahmedinejad, the wealthy witless wonder from New Canaan Connecticut and Palm Beach Florida, like most Republican Christians, has clearly not read far enough to discover that the rich, like her, have about a much chance of getting into heaven as a camel does through the eye of a needle. We have that on the very best authority in such matters – God Himself, if one believes Christian doctrine.

According to the Pope, there is no salvation outside the bosom of the Romish Church. That's doctrine for you.
Probably another reason A. Coulter Ahmedinejad will go to the fiery furnace.

She also missed the fact that Islam is the perfection, according to believers, of Judaism and Christianity.
I am sure the imams and Ayatollahs pray for her conversion daily. She definitely belongs in their camp.

Eugene, Akron, OH   October 12th, 2007 1:02 pm ET

Oh boy. Ann Coulter. Let's all care what she has to say about anything.

Is it really that surprising that she'd say something ridiculous, outlandish and inflammatory when she just put out a new book? I mean, look at her when she speaks; she literally can't even keep a straight face half the time because she's fully aware of how absolutely nonsensical she sounds. She's even said as much.

Yet still, she's able to garner all of this media attention and make lots of money from being a living, breathing Conservative parody. It's amazing. At least Bill O'Reilly puts a modicum of effort into making his audience believe he's earnest.

Steve Wittlake Blaine Washington   October 12th, 2007 1:02 pm ET

1660 comments and still going regarding religion. A very passionate exchange of information.
If you think about it you would realize the stupidity of all the comments.
What is a Christian? The people who call themselves Christian bear no resemblence to the Christians in the New Testement. The Jewish people who call themselves Jews today bear no resemblence to the Isreali people of the Old testament today.
Why? Has the Pope speak to Jesus Christ
in the last 1800 or 1900 years. Has The been a Jewish Prophet other than Jehovah who was born Jesus Christ speak to the Jewish People since around 500 BC.
Jehovah and Elohim have set the religion upon the earth at least 6 times and maybe more times and in each instance corruption has destroyed the religion causing Elohim and Jehovah to withdraw their authority from the Churchs from Adam down to the Church Jesus Christ established. God and Jehovah do not deal with corrupt institutions.

Benedict, Des Moines, Washington   October 12th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

How can I add something that hasn't been touched on yet? I'll try. Donny Deutsh knows that the controversy stirred up by comments made publicly by Ms. Coulter will benefit HIM. A benefit to a talk show host is publicity and more money. Both of them are greedy and don't live true religious lives.

Tom, Covington Ky   October 12th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

And they fired Don Imus.

Bobby - Charleston, West Virginia, USA   October 12th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

Ann Coultier is the product of a Nazi Neocon/Zionist White Christian agenda..

Don't be surprised when Blackwater Imperial Guards and Blackwater CIA start putting you into concentration camps. The Right Wing agenda is HATE!

VOTE RON PAUL!

Ron, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 1:01 pm ET

I am suprised people are outraged by her comments. Any person with commonsense would know what this woman is all about. Do not think your safe because they are nice to your face. Blacks are the only people who stand in between people like her from really telling how she feels.

Andrews Seminole, Florida   October 12th, 2007 1:00 pm ET

Who cares what she says? She is a smart-ass, know it all, in your face republican, that hates everybody and everything. Now, she has slammed the Jews below the belt. This is what she loves to do.
By the way, she looks like hell.

Brin W., Dallas, Texas   October 12th, 2007 1:00 pm ET

Hmm. A little abrupt and ill-stated, obviously, but I agree with her. Salvation is found through Jesus Christ – none other. Label your religion whatever you will, but if it's based on anything less than the cross of Calvary, you're wasting your time. But we'll see. One day, we'll all see.

John, Los Angeles CA   October 12th, 2007 1:00 pm ET

Amazing. This woman will say anything to get her name in press. Ignore her. The scary thing is she probably is beginning to believe all the ___ that is coming out of her mouth. She probably will now say I have lots of Jewish friends. You know how this is going to go people. OUT

Ron, Austin TX   October 12th, 2007 1:00 pm ET

Whether she is doing this for publicity or is just that ignorant doesn't really matter if don't allow her the chance to speak into the microphones and camaras. In fact, its just as disgraceful if she is doing this for publicity because it serves as food for those in our country that really are stupid enough to believe the types of things that she is spouting off. That makes her comments seriously irresponsible. Ridiculous - can we just keep her off the airwaves and render her as irrelevant as she should be??

Kai, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:59 pm ET

No Christian I know uses Jesus Christ as a "Fast Track." Ann Coulter's got it all wrong. Being a Christian doesn't mean automatic entry to heaven. It means we're forgiven by through the blood of Christ and we are to OBEY, be obedient; not just do or say whatever the heck we want. Maybe Ann should read her Bible instead of telling others what to do.

Charles, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 12:59 pm ET

Those of you who suggested she should be banned should be careful. I am Jewish and her comments are blatantly anti-semetic and offensive. However, she does have a right to her opinion. Now her opinion may be unpopular, unjust, offensive, or just plain wrong but it is still her opinion.

Frankly, I don't care for her and I think she has done herself in with this one but hey let her have her day and it can remind us why 6,000,000 of our people died in 5 years and why for years we have been bombed in Israel. Good for you Ann!!! Rally the troops

PollM, Dallas Tx   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

With the emergence of many well know Political and Christian figures who share that opinion, how do you feel about this.
Do you consider Christianity a perfected form of Judaism? -–> http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=695

S.C. White Lake, MI   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Wow, wouldn't be a shame if NO ONE really goes to heaven. And all of this arguing, fighting and war would be for naught. Having been raised Catholic, the older I get, the more anti religion I become. Is it just me, or are there are more scandals associated with the red (christian) party than with the blue?

Jim Palmer, Boca Raton Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Donny Deutsch mentioned that he considers Ann Coulter a "friend". Hey Donny, you may want to start looking for new friends.

Matt O, New Ipswich, NH   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

kindly go back to the hole you came out of miss coulter. you make me want to throw up. youve taken the christian right to a new low, congrats.

bobbie yakima WA   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Unreal...

Joe Chicago IL   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Who is Ann Coulter, anyway?

I thought this lady worked at Hooter's

Radha, chicago,il   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Her comments show how ignorant and how stupid she is and will always be. She certainly has her little and pathetic brains in her posterior section.

David, Beverly Hills, California   October 12th, 2007 12:58 pm ET

Frankly I didn't even understand what the heck she was trying to say! And she's a famous author?! Learn how to express a cogent thought! Besides, religion is for the weak. We create our own values. We create our own worth. When we die, we are worm food. Deal with it. Make the world a better place, because you are mature, enlightened and smart enough to know that it is the right thing to do. Not because some cosmic "Dad" told you to!

This nut job just reinforces every bad perception I have of the Christian Right. We get stuck with these losers, while Gore is winning Emmys, Oscars and Noble Peace Prizes!! This world and especially the USA would have been so much better is Bush didn't steal the 2000 (or 2004) election!

And for those that righteously say that a liberal cannot be a Christian. Huh? Anyone can live according to "Christian Values". Its easy. Be nice to people, live by the golden rule, don't kill, steal etc. Pretty basic. Of course, most of the GOP live lives that run completely against those values (of course, while they say they are being good Christians). Personally, I don't think right-wingers can be atheists! That requires a fortitude and awareness that is in short supply on that side of the ideological spectrum.

Jackie, Houston Tx   October 12th, 2007 12:57 pm ET

Deutsch got what he deserved. When Ann was making negative comments about other groups/people - what was Deutsch doing? Now Ann has made a stupid statement about Jews - he is upset. YOU SHOULD HAVE NOT GIVEN HER A PLATFORM TO SPEAK FROM.

Tom Brenholts   October 12th, 2007 12:57 pm ET

Ann Coulter:

"Blah blah blah, look at me, blah blah blah."

lew magrish, greensboro, nc   October 12th, 2007 12:57 pm ET

that woman is a disgrace! i don't understand why the media continues to allow her air time.

chaz, SD,CA   October 12th, 2007 12:57 pm ET

waste not want not...last time I'll ever read a Coulter story...

Kristi, Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

Tough topic, but I'm glad we have a right to say our own opinions. She is just being passionate of her faith and giving hope to people that their sins can be forgiven through Christ. She might have come off as offensive/blunt, but truth can hurt sometimes and I would think in our day in age we are strong enough to listen. So you have to debate it out...at least it gets people thinking and talking!

A Fagan, Rochester NY   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

A whole generation suffered and died to get rid of Nazi stooges like Ann Coulter. I can't believe that we allow them such a large voice and access to the public airwaves. I don't fault Ann Coulter for spouting her Nazi doctrin, it is her right under the 1st amendment. I fault the TV network for violating the public trust in allowing her a platform to deficate her filth.

Quinn, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

IT IS DISGUSTING THAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE ANN COULTER AS A HUMAN. SHE SHOULD BE EXECUTED AS A CRIMINAL.

Jenifer, Eldon MO   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

This is what happens when you never take a good look at yourself. You see what is "wrong" with everyone else. I am happy there is freedom of speech in America-I am even happier that in America I have the right to turn off any media that showcases this witch.

James, Eatontown, NJ   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

People really need to stop comparing Christianity to the rise of the Third Reich...its a preposterous notion.

Dave Glebe, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:56 pm ET

As an independent voter who usually votes Democratic, I think the Democrats should rejoice every time Coulter opens her mouth like this, because when she does, she certainly drives more thinking people away from the Republicans, who often coddle her and support her. In fact, it would not surprise me at all if it turns out that Coulter IS a Democrat.

Stephen Russell, Oakland, Ca   October 12th, 2007 12:55 pm ET

Since Coulter is not a theologian, I see her attempt at juxtapostion of Christianity and Judaism as clumsy at best. She would have done a lot better not to have entered into a discussion about a matter of which she sorely lacks biblical understanding.

Jim, St. Louis, Mo   October 12th, 2007 12:55 pm ET

Most of the crimes in this country are committed by Christians. What does that say?

R, Washington DC   October 12th, 2007 12:55 pm ET

As a token Jew, I felt it important to clarify that, contrary to some people's belief, we do not recognize Jesus as a figure of any standing in our faith (I believe the Muslims recognize him as a prophet). We do not consider him any more a prophet or divinity than we do Mr. Greenberg next door–he was a historically significant jew who lived around 30-70 CE. Nor do we recognize any place for the so-called "Jews for Jesus" in Judaism–and this is among Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstruction alike.

Though Ann Coulter does not deserve comment, the gentile below should learn more about Judaism before espousing views about the "traditional Jewish faith." This is not the first time I've encountered such misconceptions.

Stephen, Washington DC   October 12th, 2007 12:55 pm ET

AMEN, Sister!
All of you liberals out there who are always so ready to broadcast your belief in the "Freedom of Speech," yet give a conservative like Ann Coulter a forum to speak and you immediately cry for blood. Your pathetic, hypocritical intellecual bankruptcy is so obvious. When Democratic candidates regularly kiss the hands of race-baiting bigots like Al Sharpton, you say nothing. But when Ann Coulter gives her opinion, you can't wait to excoriate her AND blame all Republicans for what she says. I love Ann Coulter because she never fails to get a rise out of you liberal hypocrites out there. The moment you're willing to take on the hate speech of rap music and the race-baiters like Sharpton and Farrakhan, THEN you can criticize Coulter. But you'll never question the sacred cows of your own party, so screw you! What are you so afraid of? That the weak-willed, spineless, feel-good humanism Americans seem to embrace just isn't consistent with the majority monotheistic religions of the world? Give me a break.

Dan, Pittsburgh, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:54 pm ET

hahahaha...and the christians wonder why the rest of society is getting so tired of their rhetoric and pushiness.

Jeff Klasmeier   October 12th, 2007 12:54 pm ET

Why is this news? Coulter is a brand not a person with a relevant viewpoint. She's a opportunist, not a pundit. She says what she says, because inflammatory = $$ in her pocket.

KC, Ojai, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:54 pm ET

The detail I noticed that Ann said is that Christians are tolerant. But I can see how she is by insisting that Jews change their fundamental belief system. Come on, Ann you went to college, look up the definition of tolerant. It's certainly not what you are or what you say. There would be far less racism, oppression, anger and crime if this country WAS more tolerant. I hate to say it but it seems like Ann is dreaming more of a Nazi regime where everyone is conveniently blond and blue-eyed. Shame on her for her intolerant remarks and close-minded dreams.

Sue, Seattle WA   October 12th, 2007 12:54 pm ET

Any skinny bleach blonde with eyeliner that thick has a boatload of problems. She doesn't even need to open her mouth; we already know.

Phillip, Fort Myers, Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:53 pm ET

Can you guys say "satire"?

Good. You've made much progress today. Now you understand Ann Coulter.

You may now go back to your regularly scheduled lives. There must be something more important to do with your time than to hate Ann with the same kind of venom you accuse her of showing others.

Brian, Austin TX   October 12th, 2007 12:53 pm ET

It amazes me that they even let her on the air. She is seriously ill and deluded. As a gay jewish man I am now doubly offended by her. I guess there is truth to the rumor that Eva Braun and Hitler had a secret love child.

Bradley Schaubs, Greeley, CO   October 12th, 2007 12:53 pm ET

Ann Coulter is, in my view, the stereotypical blonde. That is, she has no functioning brain, and she is 100% eye candy for a guy's eyes. Pity she gets attention like this. People like her only cause the GOP to be driven further into the ground. No wonder so many people are changing parties from Republican to either Democrat or Independent.

Bob Conn,New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 12:53 pm ET

I agree with Rodney from Dallas.She is the devil in sheep's clothing.She looks & acts like a two-bit hooker.I'm sorry,that would be insulting hookers.

Moses Heysoos, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:53 pm ET

People, belief is NOT fact! No one can prove anything, one way or the other, except that religion has caused more intollerance, superstition, hatred, war, and killing than anything else throughout history. Get a clue everyone. Go Darwin!

Allison Ackermann, Dayton, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

Hi, we aren't in the dark ages anymore. How ironic too that she's attempting to be culturally relevant. FAIL.

Gary, Washington, D.C.   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

A non-Jew can't even SAY the word "Jew" without immediately being called anti-semitic. Ridiculous.

Jim, Lancaster MA   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

Unfortunately as a Christian, in a predominately Christain nation, it seems that we have utterly failed to articulate the message of Christ. Anne lays claim to Christianity, and who am I to say otherwise, however she does not appear to be able to articulate even the basics of her faith in any meaningful way. Perhaps she has been writing her diatribe too long, and is only able to express herself by short one liners, and catchy phrases. Her failure is in some part a failure for all who take on the name of Christ, and this is a very sad thought.

God's love is certainly all encompassing, and everything that is, is held together by the Will of God. However, quoting the most known of all Christian doctrine (John 3:16):

"For God so Loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have eternal life"

This Love embraces the world, but there is only One path. To be a Christian, is to believe this and more. It does not matter if you are Jew or Gentile, God loves you the same, and has given you an option. Accept , or reject, it is your free will. God will not interfere with the exercise of our free will, but he has clearly defined the path for everlasting life.

Unfortunately, the Christian Right has married their spiritual life to their political views and goals, and it is very difficult for them to separate this unholy union.

JR AMARILL, TEXAS   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

i APPLUAD HER FOR SPEAKING HER MIND AND STATING HER BELIEFS. IF SHE WERE OF NO RELIGON AND SPOKE AGAINST GOD AND CHRISTIANS WOULD ANY OF YOU BE ON YOUR HIGH HORSE? SHE AS DO WE ALL HAVE A RIGHT TO FREE SPEECH IF YOU DON'T LIKE HER OR AGREE WITH HER TURN OFF YOUR TV AND READ A BOOK.

Mark, St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

Why in a secular society is religion giving any time at all on our political airwaves? When will the devoutly religious finally realize that religion is a personal thing not and is not to be forced on everybody? I was a Catholic but now I'm atheist because I just can come to associate my myself with the Vatican and with people like AC. In the words of Mr. Hutchens, "Religion poisons everything."

Jack Hemenshaw , Ft.Lauderdale, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

As bizarre as it sounds, I bet ya Bill Clinton would still do her...even as his new role of roaming ambassador will keep him busy. God Bless poor Ann C – still driving them left wingers nutty!

Al   October 12th, 2007 12:52 pm ET

you almost think that she is actually being paid by anti-christian groups to make christians look crazy.

steve, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Her message wasn't delivered well, but it's not anti-semetic to say what she said. Look, Christians believe in everything that the Old Testament says (Judiasm) and also believe in the New Testamnet(Christianity). Christians hope that people come to know Jesus and convert. That being said, Jesus was a Jew who was also our lord. The first Christians were all Jews. They were made "perfect" by Christ dying on the cross. This is not anti-semetic, just our belief system. Christians should love Jews and Judaim for being an integral part of our history as Christians. Jesus was a Jew. He was called Rabbi by his followers. He taught new ideas that were not considered in the mainstream of Judiasm and was eventually persecuted for this. It can not be anti-semetic to acknowledge that Christians are a "perfected" Jew, because Jesus was a Jew and perfected us by dying on the cross. Can you not forget the political rhetoric and just understand logic, or are you all so blinded by your hatred off Ms Coulter?

Tom in Miami Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Her comment is no less offensive than Don Imus's or some of the insensitive hate coming out of Iran. Perhaps, she'll be on the next invite to IRAN.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   October 12th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Why does this scrawny, hate-filled harpy get any airtime? She's just a tool of the lefties and we always know she's going to say something incredibly stupid and inflammatory. I'd find her boring if she wasn't so ugly.

LA Ann Arbor, MI   October 12th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Get her off TV, ignore her. No, wait. I hope we hear more from her, the more she talks, the more certain it is that her party will never win again. Keep up the good work, Ann!

Patrick, Kentwood, Louisiana   October 12th, 2007 12:51 pm ET

Please, all cultured and educated liberals, leave the neo-RNC's poster child without comment.. after all, she's their very own (RNC) of Babylon.......how much more Christain can you get?

Rocky, Cleveland, OH   October 12th, 2007 12:50 pm ET

I believe that Ann did not state correctly what she was attemtping to say. Truly born-again Christians who believe they are going to heaven are doing so by placing their faith in the Jewish Messiah Jesus who came and died for all men's sins. He fulfilled all Old Testament (Covenant) promises and predictions. Anyone who places their faith in Him Alone as their Savior will go to heaven whether they be of the many "Christian" faiths, the Jewish faith, Islam or others. The difference in where one goes is not based on what one does, but on what Jesus Christ Jeshua Messiah has already done. He was the slain sacrifice fulfilling Old Testament laws. His shed blood covers the sins of all mankind who place their faith in Him alone, no works, not a church, not any other dogma or creed.

Jim Palmer, Boca Raton Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:50 pm ET

Ann Coulter has always been a Goose Stepping closet Nazi and always will be. Let's hear from her publisher and see if what they think. Will they start pulling her books off the shelves or is the almight dollar more important than spewing Neo-Nazi Fascism?

Robert, Westbrook CT   October 12th, 2007 12:50 pm ET

As so many toys from China have been recalled, is it possible to recall Ann Coulter? She makes a lot of money being a completly insensitive moron. Ann would like America to look like the 2004 Reublican Convention... hmmm. I say we drop Ann Coulter off on 125th Street and Lexington Avenue in New York and lets she how long it is she lasts.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 12:50 pm ET

She's pitting one religion against another. Doesn't every religion claim to be the right one? That is the essense of her statement. Deutsch feels the same (if his religion is Judaism and he is not simply talking about his ethnic background) only in favor of Judaism. If Christianity is south, Judaism north, Islam west and Buddhism east you can't go North and West nor can North say you can get North by going West. This is the way religion works. The only way to go North, is to go North. If you're Christian you don't believe in Buddah. If you're Jewish you don't believe Jesus was the Messiah. What she says makes perfect sense. Think about it first and worry about being offended second.

Lee James   October 12th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

Ann Coulter is a clown. A dangerous clown. She is a biggot, a fool and a woman who will say anything for a headline. She would be insignificant if it were not for the fact that some people in America actually believe her. The Republican party should disavow ant statements she makes and banish her from the party.

Heather, Dayton, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

It is pathetic that she would say such comments in an already judgemental world. I am a christian and I do not believe that it would be any better if we all were. The conflict and misery existing today is not a result of religion and what God you believe in. It is anger, mismanagement, and ignorance. I am embarrased that she calls herself chrisitan as one of the most important characteristics is being non-judegmental...only God himself should judge. And he will judge her when she appears before him. And for that I am sorry because her actions will paint her path for eternity.

Larry. San Diego, Ca   October 12th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

ALERT. This just in to Fox News, Ann Coulter admits to being born a man. Details at Ten.

Paul, Saginaw MI   October 12th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

I guess she is not allowed to think that her religion is the best.

How arrogant to think that Christians need to think all other religions are equal. If I thought that, I would not be a Christian. I would be whatever I thought was best. It is not rocket science.

But if you actually thought it through, you wouldn't get to hate Ann, now would you.

Who's intolerant? Her, or her haters?

Barry, Miami, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:49 pm ET

I've said this before: Ann Coulter is a performance artist who makes money at her art. Great people inspire though, not incite rage. There's more money in rage these days. Ann has the market cornered on that with the crap she says. Some people are still buying. Stop buying and Ann can fade away and go back to knocking people out of their wheelchairs and running over slow-moving pedestrians with her SUV.

Adel, Los Angeles, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:48 pm ET

hah, hah, hah, hah, hah, hoooooo, hah, hah, lllllllooooooooollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...I'm trying to stop, really.....To have that much belief in yourself is impressive, scary but impressive.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 12:48 pm ET

I am an author who just had a novel published. Finding publicity as a way to get the word out for my book was astoundingly difficult. Ms. Coulter has found a way to sell her soul, err, her book, by saying hateful, cruel and ignorant statements for the Almighty Amazon.com Shame...

Teresa, Shippensburg, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:48 pm ET

Shrewdest woman around, her publicity just grows and grows by everyone giving attention to her poison. She is a megalomaniac who long ago discovered the quickest route to fame. And fortune.

Don Howard Buffalo NY   October 12th, 2007 12:47 pm ET

This guy wrote:
How can you confuse Ahmedinijad, whose goal is the death of all Jews, with Ann Coulter's comments? Wishing people to convert to your faith is not the same as wishing them dead. Is it anti-Semitic to encourage Jewish people to attend your church?

Posted By Matt Dooley, Roanoke VA : October 11, 2007 6:03 pm
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No, it's not anti-Semitic to invite them to church. What she said, (although, like others, I believe she said it only for outrageous affect) was that being Jewish is wrong and the US would be a better country if everyone were Christians. I would change it to "if everyone lived the true Christian ideals regardless of their religion" the world could really be much better.

PJ. Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 12:47 pm ET

She is catering to her customers. People buy her books and listen to her because she says things that they themselves believe. Each time she says something outrageous she gets the free marketing exposure that any money-minded individual seeks. There are actually people in the United States that can relate to her comments. Our responsibility is that we do not remain silent as she and people like her voice their hate. She is hateful.

KN, Los Angeles   October 12th, 2007 12:47 pm ET

People like her with that mentality is what's wrong with this country. There's no difference between her and Ahmadinejad, just change Moslem for Christian.

Bottom line, if people stop paying attention to her, she'll go away. She's just crying out for attention. A woman who is 45 years old and still single? You just KNOW she has issues.

D. Trott   October 12th, 2007 12:47 pm ET

A pox on all three of Abraham's religions.

Nick, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

Another thing I am so confused about..is why people separate being a Christian from religion? I am a Christian and Jews are different then me? Christianity is anybody who believes in Jesus Christ. Religion is not going to get you to heaven..

Sanjiv B, Chesterfield, MO   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

I thought I never wanted to vote for Hillary because she appears extreme leftist. Now, I think she seems more tolerable compared to this extreme rightist.

Ian, Greensboro NC   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

Re-Read: "Half baked SELF PROMOTING attention grabber says more attention grabbing SELF PROMOTING stuff." Can ya feel the RUSH?

RKB, Bethlehem, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

It's people like Ann Coulter that continue to propagate the supposition that all good Christians are Republicans. When did religion become an integral part of the political discussion? Not only have the Coulters and Hannities of the world helped to polarize the nation politically, they have alienated the majority of "middle of the road" Christians, who make up the majority of the population. If Imus got fired for his comments, why is Coulter still on the air after spewing this nonsense? It's people like this that drove me away from organized religion in the first place. And while I still respect others' religious beliefs, even I am offended by her remarks.

Jean, Park Ridge, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

I have never heard a more Unchristian person as Ann Coulter–why would these remarks surprise anyone.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

YEAH ANN COULTER!!!!

Ray, NYC, NY   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

Not only does she sound like an ignorant man, she looks like one too! Keep spouting your dribble Ann, your only hurting yourself!!!!

Phil Smith, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 12:46 pm ET

The ideal American, in my estimation, is a secular American. One can still believe in a particular religion, but the American traditions of solidarity, liberty, and freedom of opportunity are paramount. The Constitution or its eventual replacement are laws of the land, not the Bible or the Torah or the Koran.

Bob M., Southfield, MI   October 12th, 2007 12:45 pm ET

It took me 10 minutes to stop laughing before I could write this. "Perfecting Jews"??? Where's Mel Brooks when we need him?

Lynda, Yellow Springs, OHio   October 12th, 2007 12:45 pm ET

She is successful as long as she gets us all riled up with her vile spewings. I choose to look at her as comical, a caricature of her own self and her (& the GOPs & Christian Conservative's) own worst enemy. The more she blows, the stupider she makes herself out to be. The GOP/Xtian Transvestite spokesmodel...wow, there's someone I sure want to listen to (NOT!)

Jennifer, New York   October 12th, 2007 12:45 pm ET

there you have it Blonds have more FUN!!

Marty Henderson, Chaska, Minnesota   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

In response to the post By James, Cola town, SC : October 12, 2007 9:57 am:

I find your views dispicable. I have my beliefs, you have yours. If i came telling you hindu, wiccanism, druidism, judaism, or any other sort of religion was the one to be correct, you would think me a fool. As should I think so of you, however my views do not permit such. I respect your beliefs, your god, but do not directly follow on my own. My views are as follows:

I, personally, believe that everything is correct. That there is a power up there, whether one or many, that goes under the impression that all of its creations would like to worship it in their own way, shape, or form. All prayers, spells, etc get somewhere. As for atheism, my views don't conform to that but then again, I still respect what they have to say and respect their beliefs.

yet again, as I said before I am 15 but i can still carry an opinion.

susan. malvern, pennsylvania   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

Ann Coulter is a truly UNPERFECTED Christian. Christians read an believe both tesaments of our Bible and respect the texts and believers of other religions. Ann is narrow minded, biggoted and extremely rude. She has a great deal to learn.

Larry B. Orlando Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

This woman is clearly deranged you can see it in her eyes if her statements don't say it loud and clear. I can't understand why the media gives someone full of hate and mentally challenged so much press. How is she any different from any mentally ill street person that can be found in any major city on the corner ranting and raving about things that make no sense? Maybe she bathes more often and dresses better but I'm not even sure about that.

D. Nunez, Los Angeles, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

I think Ann Coulter knew she went too far this time when she attempted to "apologize" to Deutsch for her comments. This woman spits out vitriol from a completey Un-Christian point of view and with such a lack of intelligence or forethought that it is amazing to me that anyone gives her a forum in which to speak. She should be taken off the airwaves. Period!

Sindi, Oakdale, Louisiana   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

Congratulations! Somebody finally stood up and told the truth. God bless you! It amazes me how quickly people want to jump on anyone who stands up for the Christian faith, but if a muslim, or any other religion would make such a comment, it would be fine. Christianity teaches to love others, to serve humbly, to help those in need.
This is not to say that we're to hate everyone else. We are commanded to reach out and to love.
I John4:7&8 "Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love". So, if you just said it would be an ideal world if everyone would love one another, help one another, etc. would that be ok? I think so! If Christianity teaches such wonderful things, embrace it! It will change your life!

Eric, Neptune, NJ   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

Christianity cannot be judged because of one person, Ann Coulter. I don't follow Ann's history or what she has said in the past and I'm not about to call her an idiot, or even a nazi..etc. For any Christian on this post to go there is disappointing. For everyone else on the board, comparing her to Hitler is actually quite comical and I feel it to be misguided. A Christian's goal is to demonstrate God's love by loving others (some are better at that than others). I don't know Ann's heart or where she is in her walk with the Lord, but a Christian's motivation to spread the good news (the gospel) is out of love, that no one be lost in the fire, not hatred. Therefore to compare her to some of the cruelest dictators and mass-murderers of our time is out of line. There is a lot of hatred on this board and I think the people spewing it need to take an introspective look at what is really important what they really want out of life.

Jeff, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

To those who say "don't pay attention to her" or "she should be banned" are missing the point. Whack jobs like Coulter, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Hannity, Beck, etc. should be given center stage at all times so we can incessantly point to them and tell the Religious Republican Right, "these people speak for you." But, too many people on the left want to be civil and "play fair" To hell with that. Make their words work for us.

Neilly Berkeley CA   October 12th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

i'm sorry but isn't this treason. its written in to our constitution that no religion will be assosiated with the government and her suggestion that it should (aside from being anti-semetic) suggest that christianity be forced upon jews could be considered treson. any opions on hanging or burning at the stake?

Robert Jay Greensboro North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

Coulter, like Bush and I feel many Republicans are "closet bigots".Coulter is educated but just stupid! Her mouth runs faster than her brain! Has anyone, anywhere ever documented something intelligent that she has said?

Charlotte, Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

She is a real you know what. She probably would have fit in perfect with Hitler's crowd. I do not understand why we even acknowledge her presence. We should ignore her completely. Not give her an opportunity to express her racist opinions. Perhaps she would crawl into a hole and stay there for good. The world would be better off without her.

Bill, Des Moines, IA   October 12th, 2007 12:43 pm ET

Wow. Every time she says "Christians believe," I feel physical pain. You don't speak for me, lady.

Deutsch is wrong. Idiology trumps education. The "leader" of our country was Yale-educated.

Carl, Ft Worth, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

Christianity is like FedEx. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Denise Gerson, MIami, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

she is a moron!she should never be interviewed.

rick boca raton, fl   October 12th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

She really is such a moron. The only way to shut her up is to stop providing her a platform to air her views....no tv, no radio. Every media entity should boycott her. Let her sit home and amuse herself. She'a an embarrassment to all civilized, educated people (especially us Republicans!).

Jon, Los Angeles, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

All of you are hypocritical. Everyone... I MEAN EVERYONE has a right to free speech. Who the He– to you think you are to limit someone from speeking. That is why I'm a republican. The hyprocracy of the democratic party is something I can not practice. When a republican hears something they don't like, they turn the channel or walk away. Democrats think they need to silence the individual. Huh... isn't that what communism is all about. So maybe there is a correlation. Democrats and communists. I love Ann and always enjoy what she has to say. Sometimes I agree and other times I don't. All of you need to think about what your true beliefs are... to silence individuals when you don't like what they say??? Then start wearing RED!

Chuck Roto, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

Why are bleeding heart liberals and the far left always all so shocked? Don't any of you have any self-confidence in who you are, or any sense of humor or an open mind other than to parrot what you are told by your leaders?

Ann is being satirical and mocking all the politically correct, dictatorial, liberal, far left wingers who can't see they are just as guilty of the same very thing every time they open their own mouths.

Then they all upset and so offended when they get a little of it back? "What goes around comes around" applies in Ann's politically incorrect world. That should be obvious to someone who can see and think clearly!

For example, the far left likes to lose wars and make us into a wimp society that won't even defend itself. And they are laughed at and loved at the same time by terrorists around the world who enjoy their ability to freely kill us and intimidate us whenever they want.

Hillary and Bill, Pelosi and Boxer, and Soros are the far left ring leaders and the God-like figure heads. They use you like blind sheep to get into power so they can control your minds and make all your kids into far left liberals spouting the party line.

Liberals are the ones who are ignorant and educated to be far left parrots with no good ideas of your own except take away our freedoms and give away our nation's wealth to illegal voters. Then they spew hatred toward all those who don't agree with them and their socialist agenda.

Wake up all you easily offended people!

You are perilously close to destroying your republic and your freedoms and a democratic society in exchange for a state controlled, socialist society that will arrest you for the freedoms and the speech you can exercise now.

Free speech will become hate speech if you don't tow the line of your elected dictators and God-like leaders. You will have to whisper your likes and dislikes in the darkness, and be left standing in bread lines.

Meanwhile your God-like dictators get more wealthy and more powerful, because they know how to divide and conquer and get you to help them.

How's that for outrageous comments? That's what liberals do? And it's what liberals can expect for your future if you get your way and elect dictators.
Maybe Ann's not so outrageous after all? Do you get it now or do you still have your heads buried in the sand?

Minnesota   October 12th, 2007 12:41 pm ET

...and that my fellow Americans is Ann Coulter or should I say David Duke in drag.

WGraham, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:41 pm ET

For those upset with Ann Coulter's remarks, please see John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave is one and only son, that whoever believes in Him shall have eternal life" This was a radical and revolutionary teaching at the time and still is. Ann is merely saying in her own way, what Jesus and God are saying. And no amount of umbrage or outrage will change the truth of Christ, which will be revealed to all in the end times.

Nick, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:41 pm ET

I think it's a little much to say the comments are anti-semetic. And for one commenter, it's not arrogant to say what the bible tells us. The bible cleary states what's going to happen in the end days. Jews are God's chosen people who rejected him. The bible tells us in those last days only a handful of Jews will be saved. The problem is..what is a handful to God?...Why do people who don't read the bible in the spirit always try to translate it? ALL people, ALL people from ALL religions can go to heaven if they accept the Lord as their Savior. Remeber God didn't separate church, man did. Christians aren't perfected. We still sin, but by the blood of Jesus we are saved. True Christians know that Jesus was humble and forgiving, he loved everyone and that is how we are suppose to be to our neighbors...neighbors not just Americans by the way. Yes this world would be better if everybody was a TRUE christian and did not judge or be smug about others not believing in Christ. We are suppose to bring anyone we can to Christ. Jesus didn't bring people to him by acting "holier than thou". So I guess it's better to say if everybody acted like Jesus, the world would be better. It seems everybody forgets there is more then just America in this world. We make up less than 5% of the population. I pray that she wasn't serious and that she prays for the Holy Spirit to lead her to the truth. I pray for all mankind to love Jesus becaue I don't want anybody to perish just because they can't see God.

Frank, Phoenix, AZ   October 12th, 2007 12:41 pm ET

The "perfect American" would probably have blonde hair, blue eyes, would burn books, etc. Hitler would be turning over in his grave to know that a perfect Aryan like AC would side with an administration that subsidizes a Jewish state. Talk about hypocrisy... or maybe Israel will experience a mass "perfectation". Hahahahahahahaha

Don Willet, Francestown, NH   October 12th, 2007 12:40 pm ET

News outlets, including CNN have to have the guts and the integrity to not give her a forum! She is obviously just looking for headlines and she gets them. That is not her fault its the media outlets that give her the opportunity to voice her crazy rants. If she was at home making these comments with no one to hear them they would not do any harm! Leave the crazy wacked out girl at home!

Mo, Toronto, Canada   October 12th, 2007 12:40 pm ET

Just when blondes were proving they're as smart as everybody else, here comes Coulter setting them all back.

Fred, Newburgh, N.Y   October 12th, 2007 12:40 pm ET

Once again Ann Coulter, A self absorbed piece of .@$%& has managed to stir up her trash. Ann, you're an embarrassment to all America.

allie bowman Indianapolis, IN   October 12th, 2007 12:39 pm ET

Don't you realize all these comments delight Ann Coulter?
And don't we have more important things to worry about? Like, duh...seeing Slick Hilly be deprived of sealing her deal with Bill. She did her part for him now he has to do his part for her. Wake up!

Mike, Rochester NY   October 12th, 2007 12:39 pm ET

The bases of the Christian faith is the belief that Jesus Christ died on the cross for YOUR sins. If you reject Jesus Christ and what he has done for you, then you will not be acknowledged by Him in Heaven. It’s not about your good deeds and being nice according to worldviews. It’s about real repentance and placing your faith in Jesus. Yes, there are rules, there’re called the Ten Commandments, but somehow people have dismissed them. If you don’t believe them, then fine. But get off the Christian bashing kick! We have the same freedom of speech like anyone else. No other belief gets ridiculed like the Christian belief. Jesus said 2000 years ago that we would be ridiculed in His name. He was right, and always will be.

Mike, Costa Mesa California   October 12th, 2007 12:39 pm ET

I prefer to think that Coulter is a brilliant satirist, not unlie Stephen Colbert. She pretends to be this raving, conservative demagogue but in reality, she's actually making a mockery of everything the neo-cons believe in.

I have to think that because if she really is sincere in her beliefs, that's truly horrifying.

Mike, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

You have to admit, it's amazing how thin she stays on an all-baby diet.

lowerpericles   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

She's correct, given the right circumstances. Problem is, there is none. Such view are part of extremism unchecked thus unwarranted short to say.

Dianne Landis, Los Angeles, California   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Her comments are disgusting. In the year 2007 for anyone to be so narrow minded. She needs a course in the religions of the world.
She is not even worth being interviewed.
She needs to meet with Rabbi's and go to the Museum of Tolerance and be educated about the Jewish Religion.
She needs to learn about the Holocost.

Paul   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Has Ms Coulter's 15 minutes expired ? I guess to make the realy tacky sound bites sound harmless we need "The Coulter's" around . She has pushed the bounds of decency for much of her visiblity on the media stage and she has now fallen off the stage and into the sewer . She has exposed herself as a fascist sympathizer and exponent.

robert kazenel   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Ugly. Despicable. Ignorant. Is she the voice of conservative America?

Keith, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Just more typical nonsense from a woman who can only get publicity by making a scene. She belongs in the same category as Brittany Spears and Lindsay Lohan. The sooner we stop paying attention to this kind of nonsense, the quicker it will go away.

Kim Midland, MI   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Hey Jon in Sacremento, hope you are happy to watch the needle drop to zero in the "Republican's Chances to Win in 2008" meter.

FOR THE RECORD – I think all you Christians are wrong. Got it wrong. Elevated a prophet to G-d status and whipped up some nonesense about a virgin birth and the rest of the story.

Good thing for you that the G-d of the Jews is probably not in to sending everyone who is not a Jew to hell. That seems to be what Christians believe.

But always enjoy your posts.

Josh Maloney, Oakland, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Why is this woman still in the news? She is SO irrelevant.

Jim, Peyton, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Note the bigotry and hate for Christians. Christ was killed for expressing His message. Ann's comments were correct from a theological standpoint. True, historical Christianity maintains that no one enters heaven except through acceptance of Jesus Christ. Christians want everyone, including Jews, to be saved from iternal separation from God. Ann didn't make it up, it is central to Christian theology. Like it or not.

David I. Jackson Philadelphia PA   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

I agree with Ann Coulter. And the reason she made her comment is because she “is” educated. Our country has been blessed because we are a Christian country and founded on Judeo-Christian ethics and laws. Read your history. Then get yourself a Bible. Don't just read it, study it. Unless we remain a Christian country we are a doomed nation. The one thing humankind has not learned from history is that we do not learn from history. A country that turns away from its Judeo-Christian beliefs will fall. In addition, it’s time people began to realize that being Christian does not mean your are some country bumpkin that’s to ignorant to even know how to breathe. Donny D. insulted every Christian in America. If I were as ignorant as he, “I’d say Donny you are far too educated and sophisticated to be a Jew.”

Chico, Richmond, VA   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

She's been terrific as Billy Baldwin's love interest on "Dirty Sexy Money"

Janice Franz, Rockland, Maine   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

Unbelievable. No, believable.
This woman is actually the perfect face of Christian hypocrisy. Go Ann! Proselytize your ignorance and intolerance in the name of Jesus! You and the Bible Beaters deserve each other. Fast track this

Aureus Mons, Boston, MA   October 12th, 2007 12:37 pm ET

I'm looking forward to her Fall line of clothing....Brown Shirts, Hobnailed Boots.....

Pixie, Murfreesboro, TN   October 12th, 2007 12:36 pm ET

Wow, so Anne is an intolerant religious bigot! Who would have ever guessed!

She can say whatever she like as far as I'm concerned. The only reason she makes statements like this is because she appeals to the knuckle dragging 28%ers who are Bush's BASE. Her hateful and bigoted statements resonate with them and this is why she will always have book deals and be welcomed at Fox News.

Jeff, Los Angeles, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:36 pm ET

Let's see...Al Gore just won a Nobel Peace Prize for his amazing work on Global Warming. Ann Coulter couldn't win an argument even if she had the facts to back up her ridiculous, gin soaked statements. Since she's always dressed for a party give her another cocktail and send her on her way, and focus on intelligent people.

Eric, Bala Cynwyd, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:36 pm ET

Well, here she goes again! Coulter does her best work peddling smut and insults to anyone who doesn't walk with her in lock step! And guess what punishment she gets for comments like this and about the 9/11 widows, more spots on television "news" programs and more books on the best sellers lists. It is time to shut her up. Stop using her as an opinion "expert." Seems like the only opinion she honestly has is how short her skirt is going to be on network television. Why not interview Rosie O'Donnell as well. She is just as credible!

Lisa Cleveland Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:36 pm ET

If I am following her tortured logic correctly, Jews get to Heaven by obeying God's laws,Christians get a free pass because Jesus died on the cross, the "fast track" if you will, no wonder she behaves the way she does. I wonder how many Christians Ann Coulter speaks for.

Bonnie, Northampton, Ma   October 12th, 2007 12:34 pm ET

I'm a liberal and a Jew, but my reaction has nothing to do with either of those things: She has a right to her opinion, Deutch asked for it in his interview, and t.v. execs even make money by putting her on the air. It's the distasteful side of our freedoms in America. But, I shudder to think what it must be like living inside her skin... She's the poster child for the notion that you can have fame, money, brains and looks and STILL be nothing more than a miserable wretch. She's laughing all the way to the bank, but she's got about as much peace of mind as a snake oil salesman. As much grace and credibility as well. I'm just sorry this event reminded me that she exists.

Bill, Commack, New York   October 12th, 2007 12:33 pm ET

I'm glad someone is finally saying "Adam's apple." I live for the day when someone proves what I have suspected for some time now...that AC is a transgendered "female." Not that THAT would make her a bad person. She's a bad person no matter what sex she is.

Mike, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 12:33 pm ET

Ann Coulter knows nothing of being a Christian. She is evil.

David, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 12:33 pm ET

Poor thing thinks Christians of convenience will actually get into heaven.

John St. Louis, MO   October 12th, 2007 12:32 pm ET

This is precisely why religion is the WRONG answer. THe messages of goodness bastardized by whackos.
In another 1000 years, we will look at Christ the myth just as we view the Greek gods as myth. Its no different.
Listen, I am a recovering Christian. Brainwashed as a child, but fortunate to see the truth. You Christians believed in Santa Claus until you were told he wasn't real. While Christ was a real human, he could very well be no different than any other man. ITs just that you, your parents that brainwashed your young mind, and all of your insecurities about your meager existence have to be answered in order to give your lives meaning. If the religious were secure about their existence in this world and quit worrying about a pretend afterlife, perhaps we could focus more on fixing the real problems of this world. I think its a sham, and the brainwashed lemmings buy it , and the evil, self righteous profit from it. Have faith in yourself and spread goodness to be a truly good human being. God might just be an unnecessary, fear based, fictional middleman. But hey, whatever it takes your weak selves to feel safe. I don't care what religion our nations' founders were. It doesnt have relevance. Religious nuts have hijacked the founders' faith to pass judgment and try to make people think like they do.
Thats my opinion but I am humble enough, unlike many of the religious, to understand that I really don't know, and won't , until I die. The arrogance to think you know, absolutely, without doubt, the meaning of life is incredible to me.

Allan, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:32 pm ET

I just want to know what the Ann Coulter thinks if I told her that Islam could be taken as the perfected word of God as well. I am an athiest and really don't care what people believe, but Islam does believe in the god of Abraham. So, who knows what to believe, I just know that the bible does say that man can only be perfected through god, not through the Christian Right.

Patrick, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:32 pm ET

When are we going to stop listening to these religious nuts! At the root of the worlds most serious problems are fundamental disagreements over religion that will never be reconciled. if there is a god, he would make us all stop believing in him so we could consider living in peace with each other!!!

Colleen, Chicago, Il   October 12th, 2007 12:32 pm ET

People should stop interviewing her and then maybe she would just go away. My time is better spent reading about Britney Spears.

Nick, Chicago, Il   October 12th, 2007 12:32 pm ET

And this is surprising ? The news media keeps dragging this old nag onto there shows in hopes that she'll offend someone or some group , it really is pathetic that people tune it to listen to what she has to say , I lump her in with Limbaugh and O'reilly except swhe doesn't have her own show . I have a mind and can think on my own and make my own decisions as to who I will vote for and how I view the world . people that listen to her and Rush and Bill have problems thinking for themselves. And for this old nag to be talking religion is extremely offensive as it is obvious that her only belief system is rooted in the almighty dollar

Steve, St. Louis   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

That she could be called a "Best Selling Author" scares me. That alot of people find her type of rhetoric worth reading about. Makes you wonder what the world is coming to.

Paul, Seattle WA   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Coulter is a nut job, in that I honestly think she has some mental health issues. What else would explain some of the absolutely bizarre comments she has made? But hey, comments like this get her in the lime light, which consequently leads to increased public appearances and book sales. Nut job does not always equal dummy!

Daryl, Pittsburgh, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Ann Coulter: Republican to the core! If it hates like a Republican, fears like Republican and is intolerant like a Republican, then it is a Republican! Ann Coulter happens! PLEASE keep Ann Coulter on the air to promote wonderful Republican values.

Margaret, Charlotte NC   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Well it's Donny's fault...he's the one who asked what the U.S. would look like in her dreams anyway! I would prefer her vision to someone like the son of Michele Cossey in Philly any day.

Mark Halpert Coral Springs, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

It would be great if CNN and others chose to not cover anything by Shock Specialist - on the right or the left

Ann Coulter lives off this trash - if no one listens she will quietly disappear

Sandra Palmer   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Ever since she showed up on the Today Show in a short, black cocktail dress (Hello, it was 7:00am EST!) and appeared to be high on meth while attacking 9/11 widows, it is hard to understand why anyone listens to anything she says. She is clearly mentally ill. Hate tends to do that.

Sania Hameed   October 12th, 2007 12:31 pm ET

Benji and Muhammed Ali Baba have it right. According to this beautiful woman's "fast track" logic, Islam is the Perfected Belief, since Muslims believe everything in Judaism and Christianity, respecting Abraham, David, Jesus etc as totally VIP prophets, and the Quran is really the lastest edition of everything else that preceeded it!

This poor lady is either ignorant, bigoted, or both. She respects neither her own belief nor anyone else's. I feel sorry for her.

Shaun, Eagle, Idaho   October 12th, 2007 12:30 pm ET

When did education come into play of religious beliefs? Are Muslims smarter then Paganism? This is getting out of hand, I support what she said

Holly, Columbia, MO   October 12th, 2007 12:30 pm ET

Again the Liberal media runs off with something, exploits and twists it to turn someone into something they are not. Ann Coulter is not anti-semetic. She is also not a trained Christiand pastor, therefore her point was not well explained.. but being a conservative christian I do understand what she is coming from. Jewish people still live under the law. Christians believe that Christ came and died for our sins, therefore, we do NOT live under the law, in fact, for those who do live under the law, I don't see how it is even possible to make it to heaven–even the bible says that not one person can live up to the glory of God. We are humans, therefore sinners, and if not for Christ, none of us would make it. But Praise God for Jesus Christ, who paid the price for our sins. Right on Ann–don't let the liberal media get you down!

Dan, Valdosta, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 12:30 pm ET

Wait – so Ann is supposed to one of these 'tolerant' Christians? Wow! Her platform for her hate speech should have been taken away a long time ago. Now that she is attacking the Jewish faith, maybe it will.

John, Toronto, Canada   October 12th, 2007 12:29 pm ET

This is in response to Matt Dooley. Please, find the transcripts of all Ahmadinajad's speeches. NONE of them says he wants all dead. He said Israel should be wiped off the map. He is refering to the state of Israel. He didnt say he wanted Israelis wiped off the map or jews wiped off the map. People creating "facts" cause too much of the worlds problems. Ahamdinajad is a loonybin but dont put words in his mouth.

rice, il   October 12th, 2007 12:29 pm ET

What a crock! She is just doing that to get her tired face in the headlines.

Rebecca, Tampa FL   October 12th, 2007 12:29 pm ET

Someone said this Thing has an "edgy sense of humor"?!?! This Thing is a disgrace to EVERYONE and is the classic example of how someone wasted a good education. Her alma mater ought to rescind her diploma/degree. As for her height of intolerance, it only reflects how low her own self-esteem must be. Christians...brings to mind that thought-provoking bumper sticker, "Who would Jesus bomb?"

Jill Johnson - San Antonio, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:29 pm ET

Thank you Ann! Based on all the comments here, I think you all have proven Ann Coulter correct in her statement that a true liberal cannot be a christian. And I think the liberals are proud of that.

Phil, Penngrove, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

Ann Coulter has evolved into someone who just says anything.

"This is some fellow,
Who, having been praised for bluntness, doth affect
A saucy roughness, and constrains the garb
Quite from his nature: he cannot flatter, he,
An honest mind and plain, he must speak truth!
And they will take it, so; if not, he's plain.
These kind of knaves I know, which in this plainness
Harbour more craft and more corrupter ends
Than twenty silly ducking observants
That stretch their duties nicely."

From "King Lear." After this speech, Cornwall proceeds to have Kent put in the stocks. Too bad we don't use stocks anymore.

David, Beverly Hills, California   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

As an atheist and left-leaning independent, I am often frustrated and angered by the rhetoric, ignorance, insensitivity and hypocrisy of the Christian Right wing of the GOP. However, this attention lover is so revolting to normal and decent non-extremists, that I say let her talk. Give her rope. She is so out there, that she is her own worst enemy. Nothing we can say or do will change her. We just have to endure it until she has offended so many people that she marginalizes herself. Let her yap away on Fox News, let her sell her books to those few that she represents, and know that she speaks for a sick minority. And remember, if she was born anywhere else in the world, she would be just as extreme. Except she would be an extreme Jew, an extreme Muslim, an extreme Buddhist, an extreme Hindu etc. To fight her, is to validate her. Rise above.

J Eads, Simi Valley, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

It is irresponsible comments like this by a high profile person in the media that inflame the passion and rage of radical groups throughout the world. Having tolerance means keeping your biased opinion to yourself! Everyone has biases and opinions. But opinions should reflect positive and constructive criticism. Not hurtful and maligning thoughts that teter on the brink of ethnic cleansing. Shame on Coulter! She needs a good Jewish shrink.

John Brantford canada   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

She would have done well in Germany 1933

John

Ziggy, Cary NC   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

Yes she can be that stupid...and bigoted and ignorant. Those are the traits of a "true" ultra right conservative. Thank whatever god you believe that she and Rush Limbaugh will never concieve children together.

Michael, Hartford, CT   October 12th, 2007 12:28 pm ET

She is a sample of the so call "base group" of the Republican Party. If you agree with her, you know that you also belong in that group. Be like Ann a be a good Republican!

RBS, New Hampshire   October 12th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Regardless which religion is being represented, the country was founded on the freedom of religion. That was one of the initial reasons that the American "melting pot" came into being – people were trying to escape intolerance and being told which religion to practice. America would not be what it is today without that freedom, as well as many others such as freedom of speech. So – AC can say what she likes, so can you, but as another commenter noted, it would serve us all well to learn to agree to disagree. BUT – people need to find harmony with each other, and stop taking every little comment as a personal offense. Finding the harmony will lesson the hate, which will hopefully will have a positive domino effect. Honesty, respect, and consideration to all.

Chris, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Okay, this is really what most nut job, Christian right, Republicans think but don't say out loud. Right wing Christian Republicans are never tolerant and would be happy with removal of all others in their way. Look at history in Europe, religion and politics never come to a good end. We are a very young country still to really deal with the ugly side of a political machine run by religion. Most of the sick/crazy people like Ann come from the sick and infected GOP, full of hate, bigotry and ignorance.

Concerned American   October 12th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

Unbelievable. This is what's wrong with our contry today. Fascist (_)*(()*(). Perfected Christian my PI(&)P(&*)(**.

Menachem, Tel.Aviv, Israel   October 12th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

I find it hard to believe that in a multi-cultural world that we still have this type of nonsense. As a Jew, I am personally offended.

What I find interesting is that this "educated" woman hasn't read up on her own religion. If she had, she would recognize that Christianity is nothing but warmed-over paganism. There is NO historical evidence that Jesus even existed.

Charles Beagle, Minneapolis, MN   October 12th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

Shiver me Himmler it's the RNC's Julius Streicher! ....."Spank her ass and call her Goebbels"

Prior, Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

Does she know that Jesus was a Jewish rabbi?

Barabas, Hot City, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:26 pm ET

Blogs are popping up on this story faster than you can read them. Ann Coulter got exactly what she wanted.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

This is why Muslims dont like christian Americans. Christian Americans think their too good and we should all be like them.

A. Martin, Toronto, ON   October 12th, 2007 12:25 pm ET

"Is it anti-Semitic to encourage Jewish people to attend your church?"

If not anti-semetic, it's highly offensive.

K.D.Fischer, Circleville OH   October 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

Education level and stupidity are two different things. Bigotry is born of fear and feelings of inadequacy. She is to be pitied. Ms. Coulter can believe and say whatever she wants, that is the beauty of our Constitution. Her brand of Christianity is a major reason that I no longer label my faith practice as "Christian".

Jesse, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

Mike, in response to your stating, "...if the whole world is Christian, there will never be any problem...", we have only to look to the Reformation to prove that you're a numbskull. Do you mean Protestant Christian? If so, what kind? The KKK are Christians, and we know how much they love Catholics.

Most of the extreme posts provided here show a deficiency in grammar, punctuation, and basic facility of the English language. How can we expect Christians to understand the intricacies of science if they can't even understand the basic elements of communication? To the less closed-minded but still languistically-impaired, you should know better. All it requires is a little conscientiousness before you hit the "Send" button.

Religion is a highly-communicable (and often deadly – ask the bombers of abortion clinics) disease, and Christianity is its most virulent strand precisely because of Coulter's aggressive attempts at Evangelism. Not even Jesus knew the beast he was unleashing when he told his followers to spread the gospel to the four corners of the earth.

R. LaScola, SLO, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

The flap over Coulter has reached hysterical proportions. Every Christian knows of Jesus' admonition to go forth to all nations and preach the good news. Coulter is a Christian. Don't turn her into an anti-semite as the spinners surely will. By the way, she would also prefer democrats to be republicans. And Pelosi would prefer that everyone vote for a democratic ticket. Double wow.

Rose San Diego CA   October 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

I don't pay so much attention to this Coulter creature but this time she surpassed her ignorance and insensitivity. Why the media gave her a chance to deliver such callous views about other religion?

St. Mary Parishoner

Wendell Long, Maryville, Tn   October 12th, 2007 12:23 pm ET

America was formed as a Christian nation and should remain as one. Otherwise freedom will no longer be in America. Jesus Christ is the answer for the world.

r. michael rice   October 12th, 2007 12:22 pm ET

Ms. Coulter has proven by her actions that she does not follow the example or the teachings of Jesus. It is not what you claim to 'believe' but how you live your life ('by their fruits you shall know that they are my disciples...that they have LOVE one to another').

I'm sure she's a good church member and a good conservative but that doesn't mean she's a follower of the teachings of Jesus (a Christian).

She does not speak for God, Jesus or Christians. She speaks only for herself and her sad desire for attention.

Indianapolis, IN   October 12th, 2007 12:21 pm ET

After the interview she was probably out on the street working a corner or something like a typical, hypocritical, conservative Christian. I think SHE should be perfected by being humanely euthanized!!! Our society would be better off.

Brien, Groton, CT   October 12th, 2007 12:20 pm ET

Ann Coulter is living proof that the Three Stooges had children – although that is an unfair to the Three Stooges.

Ron Enders Gilead section, Hebron CT (very biblical Ann)   October 12th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

Fast Track, Federal Express Christian. Ann is amuck with little or no knowledge of the scriptures. Please stop calling this woman "educated". Please put her in the same media garbage heap Hilton landed in.

Dave, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

Dear xii (or whatever)...

No, I wouldn't say "get over it", but I would recognize their right to free speech. I may get a bit upset, but I won't go postal either. Like I said earlier, what you believe in is your business...not mine...any other position is discriminatory or hypocritical.

What you would do? You only have a few options. 1) You can do nothing 2) You can voice your own opinions or 3) You can go bonkers and get violent.

I certainly won't choose #3.

Donald, Tampa, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

I bet a circus somewhere needs a new Dumbo!! She looks like she fits the bill. No wonder the republicans are in trouble. They are supposed to be the "kinder, gentler" group, that is also the keeper of the box of morals, and they continue to idoloze an idiot like her.

Paul, Dallas, Texas   October 12th, 2007 12:19 pm ET

These posted comments are protected by free speech so why can't Coulter have the right to free speech. Left wing Liberals just blab and spue their lies and want the Right wing conservatives to keep quite. I am offended at the stupidity and blindness of the baby killing, abortionist, homosexual loving liberal attitudes and so is God like it or not, but I doubt that you will print this Biblical historical truth...

Savannah, GA   October 12th, 2007 12:18 pm ET

Ann, don't you get it – we're happy being Jewish! We don't need your saving – it's your opinion that only 'saved' people will go to heaven. Don't try and convert us – we certainly don't try and convert you – Judaism is probably the only religion in the world that does not seek converts and that is actually supposed to initially discourage converting. We'll stick to the Old Testament thanks. Live and Let Live, Ann!

Benji, Kent WA   October 12th, 2007 12:17 pm ET

And once again, the Neo-Cons shoot themselves in the foot. This country may be founded on Christian morals, but the most important Christian ideal is that all humans are equal in the eyes of God. Jews, Christians, Mulsims. We're all worthy of heaven.

Though, if you use what Coulter is saying about how Christians are 'perfected Jews' because we came later and follow the same principles, just expanded, then the Islamic world (which came later, and is another expansion of Hebrew/Christian ideals) is the 'perfect Christian.'

But that's only if you believe in what she says.

deanna vandall san marcos texas   October 12th, 2007 12:16 pm ET

what an egotist, self indulgent, hypocrical person. i'm american indian and i deffenetly think she should go back to where ever her ancestors came from.

tom, Bozeman MT   October 12th, 2007 12:16 pm ET

Poor Ann obviously didn't get to breast fed long enough bcause something is clearly missing.
Let her rip though, as she is helping Hillary's campaign immensly!
Tom-Bozeman,MT

Ron, Morgantown, WV   October 12th, 2007 12:16 pm ET

This mannish-looking, close-minded, sexually-repressive, bad dye-job THING needs to take some of her black eyeliner and make a small mustache because she's the reincarnation of Hitler. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT PEOPLE ACTUALLY TAKE HER SERIOUSLY.

RJB, Boston, MA   October 12th, 2007 12:16 pm ET

She's such a kook she's probably an embarrasment to the far right – now there's an achievement!

Mike, Birmingham AL   October 12th, 2007 12:15 pm ET

She just says these outrageous things for the attention in the press and to sell more copies of her book. Unfortunately the press falls for it every time, kind of like a little kid with the "got your nose" routine. I just wish the media would stop giving her attention.

Greg D., Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:15 pm ET

Ann Coulter is the modern-day version of Torquemada, the infamous Inquisitor General of the Spanish Inquisition from centuries ago. Give her a black robe and a bible in which she may parade around town, a torture chamber in which she may extort recantations of faith, a few funeral pyres at which she may burn the unrepentent heretics and she would take us right back to the penultimate cause of all of the religious strife that currently plagues us – Christian intolerance and their petty superiority complexes.

Roderick, Riverside, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:15 pm ET

The reason it's anti-Semitic is because she is saying Judaism is inferior to Christianity, by declaring that Jews are not perfect yet while Christians are. This chick is a complete loon.

Kevin Shinn, Huntsville, Arkansas   October 12th, 2007 12:15 pm ET

Every now and again, the true face of the Republican Party bares its ugly soul

Craig, San Diego   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

I don’t know why people wonder why this woman is repeatedly interviewed on the networks. Look at all the response this is generating. Stop paying attention to her and she will go away.

Wilson, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Can someone please tell me which religion or political party was Jesus supporting during his days on earth? For me today's religions are not united because you need to be Democrat or Republican to be a good Christian... or worse than that, you need to be Christian to be a good human been? I don't see account in the Bible indicating that Jesus supported Roman's or Jewish religions or political parties. He just established one believe, away from those human made entities. Today’s religions are basically an extension of the false religions that killed Jesus in ancient times. Evidence is clear; they love to kill or support killings, isn’t it?

Bill, Streamwood, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Well who woulda believed it?

Conservative Republicans, the religeous right and President Achmadinejad of Iran have something in common ... they all agree with Ann Coulter.

Cy, Hatfield, PA   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

This once again proves that religion separates people, it does not bring them together. every major conflict is because of this stupid fairy tale that people insist on believing. there is no grand plan. no one in the sky taking care of you. grow up. I guess santa and the easter bunny are real too right. god loves you but unless you do what he says you will suffer for all eternity, correct? isn't that extortion?

John McHenry, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

I do not understand what all the comotion is about!? Ann is absolutely correct. Our country has never been great because of diversity. It has been great because of our like mindedness even though diverse. The country was founded on Christian principles and the farther we get from them the more problems we will have.
SO HURRAY FOR ANN COULTER for having the courage to stand up for what she believes. As I recall, Christians still have the freedom of speech in America. At least for a while!

Rachel, Los Angeles, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Being Jewish, I can tell you that my opinion is that Christian's are nothing more then those who have strayed from the true faith. I am a conservative voter, Jon in Sacramento, so you can take the assertion that only liberals will be offended and shove them up your nose.I am sick to death of Christians who just can't keep their religion to themselves and I am seriously sick of Coulter and her anti-semetic BS. PERFECT Jews? We are and always will be the original and only faith. Perhaps Christians need to be put back in their place. Not such a fun idea, is it?

Is it 2008 Yet?, Manhattan, New York   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

I do not know what is worse:

her comments?

or the people who believe her comments?

Outsider   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Poor little idiot blondy not getting enough attention?

Bye the way Al Gore was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work on environmental causes!!

Viktor, Orlando Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:13 pm ET

Wow, another person making us christians seem intolerable to other religions first let me say Coulter's statement about christianity is false she called us "perfected jews" which most chrsitians are gentiles and are not part of the "chosen people" in the old testament. and we are not perfect, Coulter is a great example of that.

Joe S. Davidson, NC   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

When people truly believe in something, that belief becomes their own personal truth…in other words, if you don’t believe it’s true, you’re just going through the motions. In essence, to believe in anything is exclusive. If the Bible says that Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven, and I believe that statement is true, then I am also saying that I reject other alternatives that don’t support this position. It is impossible to believe in two conflicting “truths”.

So, I have no problem with people believing that the path they have chosen is the right path...otherwise why choose it? I also have no problem with people talking about their beliefs. The fact that you believe something is going to be offensive to some part of the population. I wonder though why some think that stating your beliefs is so dangerous that it needs to be silenced. There are fringe cases in every belief system, political system and social system. The danger is not in dialog and disagreement about beliefs, the danger is trying to silence those who disagree with your view.

Jay AZ   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

It's funny how religion makes people so righteous. It's not like it started any wars or anything.... oh wait.

Ken, Le Rouret France   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

It is easy to dismiss or explain away such comments coming from such a media shock jock, but she probably spoke her mind reflecting the way most of America's "Christians" think today. No wonder why the rest of the world has come to the correct conclusion, that the USA has lost its moral compass!

Bruce, Mt. Vernon   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

She is NOT a good spokes person for Christianity. Better off not paying attention to her big mouth.

Michael Wigen, Rockford, Mi   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

Coulter is, was and always will be an IDIOT!!!! Why does any station let her on the air? Why does anyone read anything she writes or listen to anything she says. She's a waste of space and she breathing air better allocated to someone who can actually think!!!

Albert Newark Delaware   October 12th, 2007 12:12 pm ET

How are these comments any different from what Don Imus said? Why is she allowed to stay on the air spewing her hate? All Hail the Grand Dragoness.

L. Klein, Canada   October 12th, 2007 12:11 pm ET

Ann Coulter is the Paris Hilton of American political punditry.

Ryan, Canton, OH   October 12th, 2007 12:10 pm ET

Ann Coulter is simply an amazing woman. Stephen Colbert can't even say the stuff she says, and he's doing satire! Of course white males can't really say anything too controversial. On the other hand, the stuff she's saying about Christians and Jews is all true. On the other other hand, her comments don't even fall on the political correctness spectrum.

jack   October 12th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

You are a witch and need to burned at the stake... Hey, just one more good idea christians came up with..

Eric Reimer, Green Bay, WI   October 12th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

1254 comments and all of them have missed the point. Coulter is simply the symptomatic evidence of the total degradation of political discourse in this country. It sells to make outrageous remarks to the media and Coulter knows it. Her role model, Rush Limbaugh, learned at an early age that being a buffoon pays very well. Ignore her and she will disappear. We need to return to reasoned discussion of actual issues and avoid the polarization of our nation upon which Coulter feeds.

Paul Salem MA   October 12th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

To Dave in Colorado...this country was NOT founded by christians, it was founded by people who were escaping christian intolerance. Washington, jefferson, Madison, Adams, were deist who belived in the GOD of science and nature. And the plant is NOT predominatly christian, there are far more Muslims, Hindues and Buddests.

Craig Tuscon arizona   October 12th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

I am an atheist and i am utterly apauld by her remarks. So after she is done making every jew christian, were going to start on ever one else?

Georgia, Fairfax, VA   October 12th, 2007 12:09 pm ET

Well, if she's going to go with the "continuation of the religious testaments" argument, by her reasoning you could also argue that Muslims are "perfected Christians." I am sure this is what she had in mind, of course.

Mike, Wise, VA   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

I'm a Christian and I take offense to Ann Coulter. And people wonder why Christians get a bad name? It's political commentators like her who think they speak for the majority and have no idea what they are talking about. Christians are not people who force their opinion down other people's throats. The must practice tolerance and be humble.

American Citizen   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

Id rather America be 100% Christian than 1% Muslim.

Tom, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

I'm not a fan of Ann Coulter, but really, her remark is not that crazy. There is A LOT of Christians out there who wants everybody to convert to Christianity and believes that everyone who does not accept Jesus Christ goes to hell. I have come across too many to list, but surprisingly, despite their belief, most are nice and pleasant people. Ann Coulter is not the only one, but she's the high profile one so get gets all the attacks. At least she thinks Jews go to heaven.

"We believe the Old Testament. As you know from the Old Testament, God was constantly getting fed up with humans for not being able to live up to all the laws. What Christians believe — this is just a statement of what the New Testament is — is that that's why Christ came and died for our sins. Christians believe the Old Testament. You don't believe our testament."

This actually makes sense to me based on my understanding of the what is written in the Bible. Now whether the Bible is to be believed is a different matter, but anyone who puts faith in the Old and New Testament would probably come to the same conclusion. Is Ann Coulter a an intellect ? Probably not, but I don't think she's a whacko. Too Politically incorrect maybe.

Daniel, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

Another pathetic attempt by an individual who has nothing relevant to contribute to the dialogue by spouting outrageous and offensive things.

r schier   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

"Some of us find christianity repugnant"

Posted By Ron : October 12, 2007 11:34 am

Indeed !! I find ALL religion repugnant !! Get it out of my face once and for all !!

Andy, New York, NY   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

Well Well what do you know...America has started turning into a extremist state. The pendulum of time is swinging away from this great country of ours. We bring the message of tolerance and democracy to the rest of the world while we ourselves are going the other way... May be in a few years when some other country bombs us to bring a regime change and democracy, our children can look back and once again not learn their lessons just as their parents did.....

Chip Boise Idaho   October 12th, 2007 12:07 pm ET

Great going Ann! You explained it correctly. That was God’s ultimate plan which also says ” love your neighbor as yourself”. Maybe also something about “returning good for evil” and several other love your fellow man but that doesn’t mean accepting their unbelief in Jesus or God’s plan. It doesn’t sound like He left room to hate Jews or anyone else when He said that. Thanks for speaking the truth and being strong enough to be politically incorrect.

Brad , Edina MN   October 12th, 2007 12:06 pm ET

Everyone please ignore her. She will go away.

Stacy, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:06 pm ET

It's time Ms. Coulter was perfected.
The bottom line is this is language of hate. We have enough of that in this society. The question I have is where are the protests? Ms. Coulter needs to be perfected...for good!

drew, NYC   October 12th, 2007 12:06 pm ET

She was obviously doing it to get attention and does not really believe that. Also, she is not an elected official (or unelected one) and represents no one. She is an author who has made it big and very rich by saying controversial things. Who cares what she thinks?

Ed, Leavenworth, Kansas   October 12th, 2007 12:06 pm ET

So I guess her idea of being a perfect Christian involves wearing skin-tight dresses, chain-smoking, all-night benders on Chardonnay, and pre-marital sex. (Her own words: Time Magazine Apr. 25, 2005) How proud Christians must be.

John Spokane, WA   October 12th, 2007 12:06 pm ET

Ms Coulter comes across as a ridiculous motor mouth. She obviously has a serious drug problem that has made her more delusional than the average religious nut job of whatever strip. Why the media weenies think people like her have anything meaningful to contribute escapes me. Unless it is to encourage blogs like this.

Bryan - Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:05 pm ET

Look, idiots:

That's why this guy had her on his show and that's why she continues to make news. That's why CNN put it on their website. She says outlandish and offensive things continually, and everyone continues to soak it up. Why are people so surprised EVERY TIME? All I see on this comment list are expressions of disbelief. Where have you people been? Honestly, what do you expect?

Joel Martignetti/Cranston, RI   October 12th, 2007 12:05 pm ET

Does she have a direct phone connection to God? She obviously does not know what a true "Christian" is....She is right up there with the president of Iran, the late Saddam and Hitler...if you are different than us...you don't belong here..we have ways of dealing with you...I hope that she (and many others like her) will some day see the error of their ways and repent...(or maybe the bleach from her hair has burnt out her brain?).

Servant of God   October 12th, 2007 12:05 pm ET

All arguments over Ann's comments are fruitless. All who do not enter by the straight gate (Christ) are theives and robbers. Make sure you enter through the straight gate.

Dan, Danville, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

I’m not surprised by what she says, and others should not be either. Her statements simply reflect what Christians fundamentally believe – that Judaism is imperfect and only converting to Christianity will make them perfect. Indeed, our entire middle east policy is based on this premise in the form of making it possible for the Jews to dominate the region so that the Messiah will return. Once the Messiah returns then the Jews will have a choice- convert to Christianity or be sent to hell. You may think this is a joke, but this philosophy has been behind US mideast policy since the early 1900’s. Ann Coulter is simply a mouthpiece for this vision and follows a long line of such people. Nothing new here at all.

K. Swinn, Norfolk, VA   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

Christians are some of the most intolerant people I have ever encountered. Most believe it is their way or the highway which I find repugnant. When I meet a 'perfect' Christian I think I will faint on the spot and Ms. Coulter is WRONG, Christians are not 'perfected' Jews. I realize Ms. Coulter is basically a shock jock much in the vein of Don Imus or Howard Stern but just as Imus and Howard step over the line so does Ms. Coulter. By the way Ms. Coulter I practice Buddhism and I personally believe America would be a better place if everyone were Buddhist.

Colin Spriestersbach Mpls MN   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

It's time Coulter was committed to an insane asylum. She is a very real danger to America with her Nazi views. America is strong because it IS diverse. Boycott her now everywhere!

Curious Joe, NYC   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

This is what had always made the woman one of the most despicable people on the radar. She absolutely knows better. It's just that every consideration – faith, war, life, country, morality – all of it holds a very distant second place to her own self-promotion and, therefore, enrichment. She makes my skin crawl.

Michael D., Rock Hill, SC   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

Ann Coulter has shown her true arrogance, and stupidity by saying " Jews need to be perfected ". I am not Jewish, but who is she to judge a person based upon their religous beliefs ? Has she not read the Constitution lately ? I think there is a clause in it that states Freedom Of Religion. Besides that, it is one's personal, and moral right to choose what they believe. I don't know why anyone respects her big mouth !

JJ, San Antonio, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

WOW. If that's what Christianity is, I'll pass, thanks. Fast track? To what?? Intolerant ignorance? Ridiculous. Ann, read the words in red a few more times. That's not what Jesus' message was. Absolutely abhorring, Ann. You should be very ashamed. Geez, even I'm embarrassed.

Patrick Frazier   October 12th, 2007 12:04 pm ET

First it was Muslims, then Gays, now Jews. When will you Republicans see this woman as the racist, bigot that she is and ban her from your party. Will you allow her to paint you as the Party of Bigotry because it is not the consistent Party of Lincoln.

elmerg, Colorado Springs, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

Ann Coulter-

Official spokesperson for the Republican Party, the Fundamentalist Christians, anti-abortion wingnuts, pro-wrestling fans, angry rich old white guys, FUX News fanatics, and all those lonely young right-wing blogger chickenhawks tapping on their keyboards from the safety of mommy's basement.

Keep it up Annie babeeeee!

pete   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

Is this what George Bush meant when he said people should be taught alternative theories. Glad to know in a perfect world everyone would be a christian. Someone tell the protestant and catholics in northern Ireland.

Steve, Lyons, CO   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

"The first sermon the church ever preached was to a few thousand Jews at a Jewish feast, telling them they needed to change their ways, because they just killed the promised savior."

Jews didn't kill this reputed Jesus guy. That was the Romans, now known as Italians. THEY killed Christ. To pretend that Jews could influence the notorious Jew killer Pontius Pilate shows what a fraud christianity has become. What happened was, the Council of Trent in the 4th century A.D. revised much of the bible, throwing out many of its writings and performing revisionism about Rome's role in killing this prophet.

If you don't know the history of your own religion, why not shut the hell up?

Italians killed Jesus. Live with it.

Mark   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

People offend far to easily. Get over yourself people

Garrett, Oakland, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

I am beyond disappointed that Coulter is given serious air time to spew such an intolerant and ignorant message. Actually, I am sickened, as should any free-thinking, tolerant person regardless of their religous beliefs, or lack thereof. Coulter may present a more pleasant apperance than, let's say, an Islamic militant, but the message is the same – my beliefs are valid and yours are not.

Joseph Greene, Wellington, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

The woman is an unmitigated bigot. She and her ilk should be shunted to the sidelines and their outrageous remarks and negative pot stirring be ignored.

Joe Bradley, Homestead, FL   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

As is the case most of the time "religion" is intermixed with "organized religion". There is quite a difference between someone who is "Baptist" for example and someone who jsut identifies themselves as Christian. A person who calls themselves Christian, usually non-denominational, believes it is their duty to deliver the good news or Gospel to as many "lost" souls as they can, so as to save them for heaven. Very simple concept: Jesus died to accept the punishment for our sins. It doesn't mean we can do anything we want with no consequence. It means that even as sinners, and even if we try as hard as we can to not sin, we are not perfect and we need Jesus' suffering to atone for our sins. Judaism believes Jesus was nothing more than a man that caused some trouble by saying he was the Son of God etc. and discounts the New Testament entirely. Christians believe as stated previously. When I visited Israel in the Navy, I found it strange that most Jews were not very "religious" they considered they Jewishness an ethnic description not a "religion". There is a small but growing number of Jews that believe Jesus was the Messiah they were waiting on. These Messianic Jews are probably closer to "true" Christians than most anyone else.

W.Raul Castro   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

I am a Christian, fairly well educated and this type of comments about Christianity are totally wrong. Unfortunatelly we have fascist Christian (most of right wings evangelicals) who have lost contact with the core teaching of the Bible, and they are promoting just a political agenda, which is conflict with the esence of Jesus teachings.

Jeremy, Las Vegas NV   October 12th, 2007 12:03 pm ET

I really hate Ann Coulter for being a hateful, rhetoric-spewing, attention-hungry infant, but, has anyone considered that her hateful rhetoric in this case is actually just Fundamental Christianity? And in that case, is it really Coulter we should be angry with?

Ed Via, Camden Ohio   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

Why does Ann Coulter continue to be someone anyone cares about? What is she still invited to talk shows, etc.? She's an extremist nut case.

John, Miami Florida   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

I guess this guy sums it up real fine:
http://tothepolls.blogspot.com/2007/10/ann-coulter-american-by-product_12.html

concerned, nyc, ny   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

my problem with ann coulter is that like deutch said she can't possibly believe in what she's saying, and that she's only espousing these beliefs of hate in a shameless effort for publicity. shouldn't we and the media, at some point, begin ignoring her? stop buying her books, stop booking her on talk shows? stop giving creedence to her asinine remarks? let's give this woman what she dreads the most – no publicity. any sort of debate on her comments is just as ridiculous as the comments themselves.

Tara   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

"

Ann Coulter is a talk-show host… a conservative shock-jock known to have an edgy sense of humor.

If wants to explore the "Christian" beliefs – Ann is correct. Christians desire all people to find "salvation" which is through the acceptance of Jesus Christ as their savior. Traditional Jewish faith recognizes Jesus as a prophet but not a savior.

Ann was NOT saying Jewish people or any other faith do not have rights, value, or acceptance.

However – let the liberals commence attacking her.
Posted By Jon, Sacramento ~ Ca : October 11, 2007 5:57 pm "

It may be true that this is what she "meant" but its not what she said. She could have put her views in the same way you did, which is grounds for a calm and non-offensive discussion on religion but opted not to. I would consider the words and tone she used as somewhat aggressive and that's why people are "attacking" back.

Just my opinion.

Paco, Fresno, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

Jason (from Vineland):
Christians don't "roll in their graves;" they're not even IN graves!

Charlotte, New Orleans LA   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

She is coming speak at my school, Tulane University, and the majority of people here are appalled. And I'm sure that they'll be even more appalled after this because the school is majority Jewish. This speaking event was not hosted by the school but rather by the Tulane College Republicans. I hope that there is a protest or something. She is a horrible person to have representing the Republican party and if Republicans want some respect they should definitely distance themselves from her. All she does is spew hatred.

Chip, Santiago, DR   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

Way to go Ann. It's about time someone wasn't politically correct. I say let people "interpret" as they want, but I know exactly what Ann was saying and it is correct. A true Christian is a perfected Jew, but that doesn't mean a true Christian is intolerant of other's beliefs. The reporter intervieiwing him is such a "victimist" so common in our society. Heck, what religion doesn't think they have the "truth"? Ann just happens to be right. Go Ann!!!!!!

omar, edinburg, texas   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

she's just raking in the cash. whatever sells. she's a hooker. she'll do anything nasty or kinky to make conservatives feel empowered and right. white-power neo-nazis always talk about perfecting the race, what a strange word for her to use "perfected."

John (Beacon, New York)   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

OK, look ... If you haven't figured out yet that Ann Coulter is an idiot, then I can't help you. The fact that anything she writes actually sells is a tribute to the brainlock of conservatives in this country. But at the very least, then – as a Democrat – I appreciate her reminding everyone where conservatives (and Republicans) are coming from. Thanks, Ann.

Tom, Naperville, IL   October 12th, 2007 12:02 pm ET

Your doing exactly what she wants you to do by reporting her comments. I really don't care what Ann Coulter thinks, she's obviously an idiot. She is just whoring her opinions for attention and is a completely delusional, dysfuntional human.

Jesse, Cambodia   October 12th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

The downward spiral for the Republican conservative movement just continues to plummet at a dizzying pace. What a disgrace.

John, Wisconsin   October 12th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Centralized media such as CNN, Google, Yahoo is brain washing the world. First and foremost we need our federal government to start enforcing and updating Anti-Competitive laws such as: Robinson-Patman Act 1936.

Why does this material get posted? How many times do you hear in conversations did you read about blah blah blah on CNN or online.

I hope researchers find out what kind of impact this is having on our children who were born during the first gulf war. What kind of insecurities are they going to have when they turn 50 and are our decision makers.

Elizabeth Edwards would be a better candidate then Hillary. She stood toe to toe with Anne.

Ryan, Chapel Hill, NC   October 12th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Dammit, why did I click on this story? If I and every other reasonable citizen of our great country could resist this urge, Coulter would be out of work. She feeds on our outrage–let's stop giving her exactly what she wants.

seb, palo alto, CA   October 12th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Her pretending to be a Christian is an insult to all the real and true Christians of this country, who genuinely follow the teaching of Christ regarding tolerance, compassion, and kindness.

Sarah, Kansas City, MO   October 12th, 2007 12:01 pm ET

Thomas, St. Petersburg 'In addition, Ms. Coulter makes many valid points regarding the methods in which liberals are trying to change America into a secular society, which is contrary to the intentions of our Founding Fathers. Freedom of Religion does NOT mean Freedom FROM Religion.'

I love how the republican/christianists love to paint the founding fathers as these very devote Christians. Some were but most of them were not. They were believers to a point but that was it. Jefferson redid the Bible taking out most of the miraculous events built around Jesus. They believed we should believe what we want; be free to have our own views. Yes, this country was founded by Christians some of them very devote and some not. So we have freedom of relgion as well as freedom from it. Most of the christianists in this country are not a whole lost different then the islamists in Afganistan or Saudi Arabia. They want us to believe exactly as they do.

Ann Coulter: Evidently, she has been out of news for awhile and it was time for her to kick up some verbal dust again. This woman is addicted to negative attention. Supposedly, she is intelligent but when she opens her mouth all that spills out is ignorant BS. I find it hard to see her reading the Bible and being devote when she says some of the most hateful things. Perhaps, if she was not blond with long hair, with long legs in mini skirts, no one would give her the time of day.

Alexander, Shawnee, KS   October 12th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

So does "need to be perfected" mean we will be rounded up and put into concentration camps again so we can "become perfected Jews?" It is no wonder I own firearms.

Nathan, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

Ann Coulter is a very stupid and dangerous person who incites hatred between fellow humans. I see her as no better than other religious extremist's who's views and actions cause harm to those only wanting to live there lives in peace and harmony. If she is doing this for 'publicity' then she has absolutely no morals and consequently has no religious values.

Cassie, New York New York   October 12th, 2007 12:00 pm ET

Ann Coulter could be perfected with a little duct tape.

diggy zazz new jersey   October 12th, 2007 11:59 am ET

I'm no Anne Coulter Fan, but she's just saying what all the "sky god" religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) believe: that everyone one ought to be part of their club.

Julio, Garden City KS   October 12th, 2007 11:59 am ET

I do believe her comments to be anti-semetic. Her comments are againt a certain race of people, particularly their religion. But being labeled anti-semetic is not a horrid thing like the word itself portrays, she is entitled to her opinions. And diverse accepting America should accept them and label her as an intolerant person and not trying be made out to be some genocidal maniac.

MediaJunkie, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 11:59 am ET

I don't really understand what she's talking about. Whatever she was saying, she bungled it. Also, could someone explain to me the very popular "Freedom of Religion does not mean Freedom from Religion?" Because that's exactly what it means to me. If I believe in one thing doesn't that mean I'm free from believing in another thing? In addition, I don't understand the contrasting accounts of whether our forefathers wanted a secular society or not. It seems quite obvious they wanted separation of church and state.

marcella lancome   October 12th, 2007 11:59 am ET

I am a 64 year old woman. The Ann Coulter statements are too close to what Hitler wanted...perfected people.
The television stations must take responsibility for what Ann Coulter says. The conservative movement must disassociate itself from this womans' antisematic statements.

Wilson, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

Friends, there's only one reality that every one is avoiding. The 4 major World religions are currently participating in war (Christians, Catholics, Jewish and Muslims) and as far as I know each one condemn killing a human been. What puzzles me is that today’s Christianity practices are totally opposed to what Jesus taught in the Bible… Jesus was poor and taught others not to be materialistic, but today’s preachers are filthy rich. He said we need to love our enemies and one of the commandments clearly indicated that we should not kill and people belonging to the religions mentioned before are killing… Millions are spent in war while our elders are still working after retirement to pay for their medications. All efforts should go to make the World better and help the poor instead of debating which religion is better. Until now, none of them has proven to be the solution to human kind problems.

Mike, AL   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

I'm all for free speech but the networks need to stop giving this hate-monger a platform to spew her hate.
There is no way she's a Christian.... or maybe she's one of those "convenient" Christians. She's doesn't practice her faith or attend church or even live her life to respect, love, or to be tolerant of others but she'll tell every one she's a Christian.
Ahmadinejad just found a new first lady of Iran. They both want Israel not to exist.

Aesu Jebus   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

What a cop out!! Hahaha!! So this is what all the Xtians believe.. some dude called Jesus died for their sins and they can do whatever crap they want and then say Jebus Jebus and get absolved of their sin!!! Hahahaha.. this is sillier than kindergarten kids talk!

What a cop out Xtianity is!! Hahahaha!!

Atheist, Calgary AB   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

A silly discussion about silly superstitions.

BC VIrginia   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

I'm a Christian, but she's an arrogant jerk. She's a shock-jock who loves attention. Don't give it to her.

Steve, Malibu, CA   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

This just shows how the christian cult has grown out of control. Soon to change, oh so soon to change.
Ann Coulter- you witch- you hate monger-GO TO HELL WITH ALL YOUR NEOCON FREAKS!!!!! The times they are a changing.

Dave, Mansfield   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

Coulter is an idiot. When are we going to stop watching her flap her chops? She's not that important

HJ, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

Let me think about this... the Piligrams came to the New World why? Oh yeah, to flee religious persecution.

Ted, Bensalem PA   October 12th, 2007 11:58 am ET

Hitler had his idea of the ideal German...

Sharon, Parkersburg, WV   October 12th, 2007 11:57 am ET

Why do you people continue to give this 'drag queen' face time on the media train?? She/He is the most appalling excuse for a human being ever. It's disgusting that she/it is even given a moment of time on TV/Radio....anywhere. I find her/it disgusting on every level.

Dr. Jamie Bassel, New York, NY   October 12th, 2007 11:57 am ET

Ms. Coulter's comments propagate the very intolerance that our society attempts to prevent. Her attempt at explaining how her religious views are shared by others is a gross mischaracterization of the truth. Her comments serve no greater good and manage to polarize rather than unify. I applaud Mr. Deutsch for standing up for what he believes in. More of us have a responsibility to do as Mr. Deutsch had done and stand up.

SJD - Atlanta, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 11:57 am ET

This is exactly what the world wants to hear. An american berating Jews. Ahmadinejad nust be laughing us to scorn at this point. The American right to freedom of speech is only being disrespected by the likes of such unintelligent people such as this idiotic woman. I Can't even bear to mention her name.

Michael Roslin, Colorado Springs, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 11:57 am ET

Is Ann for real!!What a nut job! This is why I am ashamed of being a Republican. This is certainly not the party of Lincoln that my father introduced me to , one of tolerance and small government.This undermines the dialogue that is needed to include all faiths in a peacful coexistence.

John, Santa Cruz, CA   October 12th, 2007 11:57 am ET

The Paris Hilton of politics erupts again!

Jen, Portland OR   October 12th, 2007 11:56 am ET

I cannot stand that woman. I'm a nonviolent person, but I'd slap her.

Jason, Minneapolis, MN   October 12th, 2007 11:56 am ET

There is a big difference between being educated and being wise. Wisdom comes from understanding of ones education. It is obvious that Ann is a simple wit. She has no understanding of things past, present, or future. Moreover, Ann is not a Christian and not to be idolized, as it seems some folks do. She does not determine what a Christian is or is not. Ann is gravely mistaken if she thinks she can throw up her hands as confess her sins and be saved. Years of negativity, slander, false truths, empty pride, vanity, racism, greed, cannot so easily be washed away. There is LIGHT and there is DARK and Ann has chosen her path long ago. I wish her the best of luck on her journey.

William, Atlanta   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

Absolutely incredible. The neo-cons have never even tried to disguise the fact that they are neo-Nazis, so no one should be surprised that their Idiot Queen would so blythely say something so heinous on national television.

And people wonder why Europe is rejecting Christianity for secularism....

Sandra Garrett- Grand Iskand , NY   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

you are the reason there are Democrats...you are a bigot and an idiot.

petesasauce   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

She is trying to make headlines. She's a conservative shock jock...and it's working. Liberals go bananas over her and she wins. Just look at all the comments below. You are making her and Rush Limbaugh more powerful if you get riled-up over them. You have to ignore these people and Liberals are unable to do this...

Kerry Daniel, Asheville, NC   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

In fact, America would be better off, as would the world, if there was NO religion, including Christianity. Religious beliefs are responsible for most wars and hate crimes. There is absolutely no evidence to support the existance of god. It's like believing in Santa Claus and Tooth Fairy. At least those two myths are mostly harmless, though.

Naeco North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

Coulter – what a nasty little nazi. How on earth do her and Limbaugh still make headlines? Oh yeah, many many rather dim conservatives actually listen to what these two idiots have to say. Unbelievable...

John D, Fairfax, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

Ann Coulter isn't really the smartest woman on the planet. Then again, I don't know why the media even gives her the attention she gets.

Rick Raleigh, NC   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

I would like to know what guidelines the moderator is using. My appeal to others to listen to what she is ACTUALLY saying was stricken, while all of this vitriolic stuff is allowed. Can't make any sense at all of that. I guess there's no room here for someone who wants to be a peacemaker : (

If you're going to quote Rudolph Bultmann and other liberal Christian scholars, watch the "sound" bites and quote them fairly. In spite of the fact that Bultmann did not think it was easy to reconstruct the actual life and sayings of Jesus, he believed in Christ and trusted in the grace of God.

Manuel Gomez   October 12th, 2007 11:55 am ET

It would be a great help to humanity as a whole if the most powerful country on earth could find a way to separate religion and politics. Ann Coulter is a nut job, to be sure, and her words are hardly helpful in bridging the divisions among Americans. However, the real problem is the inability of politicians to preach and promote secularism, since it is apparent that pandering to Christians is necessary if you want to win power. Separation of Church and State? Where???

Bill, New York, NY   October 12th, 2007 11:54 am ET

Ann Coulter's statement is consistent with the historic position of the Roman Catholic Church, prior to the Second Vatican council, e.g., there is no slavation outside the Church. Many Catholics still beleve that.

Luis, Austin, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:54 am ET

The real issue is why is she allowed on coporate TV and why are advertisers on these programs insisting she be taken off or they will not advertise on these stations. If I see her on any network I will not view that network any more and let the network know that. If we all do this and let the networks know what we think this vile poor excuse for a human being will go away.

dark side of the funny farm   October 12th, 2007 11:54 am ET

Those Republicans, a shining beacon of tolerance. WHich is exactly why gays aren't allowed to be married. Wait. What?

Brian Barth, Wilmington, DE   October 12th, 2007 11:54 am ET

And is anybody really fooled by this? This is just another marketing tool to sell her books and keep her in the limelight. Soundbites are perfect for this. Out of context and at face value, she is what she is, a bigotted, white supremicist pin-up girl. But I'm sure a much longer explanation will be forthcoming in her new book entitled, "C'mon Jews, Join the Fast Track to Heaven". I hope FedEx sues her by the way.

Rebecca, Orlando FL   October 12th, 2007 11:54 am ET

...The reason why it would be better if all Americans were Christians because these are the core of Christianity's values: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

To "Me" from Fullerton, CA:

Those are not Christian values. Those are HUMAN values. Claiming them as Christian does not make your religion valid. Did those values exist before Christianity? You bet they did.

Anonymous, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 11:53 am ET

First off, I'm Jewish. I think that the attacks on Coulter for these comments are outrageous. Saying that you believe your religion is the best one and that you hope others will adopt it is not bigotry.

If you want an example of real bigotry, read the true life story of Al Sharpton. He encouraged violent acts against Jewish store owners in black areas of NY City, resulting in at least one riot and several murders. He referred to us on his radio program as "blood sucking Jews".

Or read the writings of Black Muslim leader Louis Farakhan, who also vilifies and calls for violence against Jews.

Ann Coulter did none of those things, and I dont even consider her comments offensive or ignorant.

For those of you who are railing against it, how many times have you participated in demonstrations against black muslim speakers who come to your cities and colleges? Or against Al Sharpton? How many letters have you written, either on the internet or to the editor of your local paper about THAT bigotry, which is often associated with violence against Jews?

Most of you who criticize Ann Coulter, both Jews and Christians are hippocrates.

Brandon, Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:52 am ET

Too educated? They're talking about religious beliefs. Some people believe one thing, others believe something else. Of course Christianity would be better to a Christian just like Judaism would be better to a Jew. I don't see the controversy here. You could call any Christian an anti-semite, I suppose, just for being a Christian. It's not about being PC, it's about personal beliefs – get a grip, people.

Andrew Vail, Toronto Ontario   October 12th, 2007 11:52 am ET

Oh for crying out loud... why does the media give this foolish woman a platform. She is doing the verbal equivalent to flashing her breasts. She has nothing of any value to put into the national/international discourse so she just says anything to be offensive, shocking and attention-getting.

I think if the media – and anyone interviewing this lame excuse for a pundit/writer simply treated her a comedic act and laughed as she shoves her foot, calf and leg down her throat, she'd be more entertaining. Or, the media could just turn away from her and find people with intelligent, constructive opinions and ideas... we are all BORED of the Ann Coulters of the world...NEXT!

Annisaman,everytown usa   October 12th, 2007 11:52 am ET

Just more proof that Ann Coulter is willing to say anything to get a attention. She may the credentials of an educated person but she doesn't have the skills to use them as such. Instead she's tyring to be some kind of Howard Stern for the neocons. I'll be glad when she played out and long forgotten.

(anyone think it's possible the hormone therapy is affecting Ann's poor little mind. if you don't know what i'm refering to note Ann's adams apple and large hands)

Charles McNeil, Indianapolis Indiana   October 12th, 2007 11:52 am ET

Ann has it right on, although not the best delivery... We are put here to tell the truth, to Gentile and to Jew. It is not our job to force anyone's decision, but each person will have that opportunity to make their own decision after knowing the truth.
It is in love - we want no one to die.
This is a free gift that no one can lay sole claim to. And just like a discarded birthday present, the gift that is never claimed, is not obtained.
As is obvious from so many of the comments, some seem secure in their choice. I can just say, Choose wisely.

Banu   October 12th, 2007 11:51 am ET

This is perfect. I totally agree with Coulter. This is what America needs. To be a patriotic American, you have to become Christian since America was founded on Christian values. The problem with today's America is that the Jews want to protect Israel at the expense of America, Muslims want to protect Arab nations, Hindus want to protect India, Buddhist want to protect Myanmar or Thailand. The only ones who care about America are the Christians. I would like to appeal to everyone reading this piece to embrace Coulter's ideas. This is good for America.

Shannon Shiflett, Charlottesville, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:51 am ET

christians are tolerant? ha ha ha

is there anyone left who doesn't realize coulter says these things to sell books? like deutsch pointed out, she is far too educated about democracy, american history, etc. to really believe such fascist things.

she really just needs to go away. we shouldn't give attention to someone with so little self-respect.

CMG   October 12th, 2007 11:51 am ET

I don't think she conveyed her message very well, which is unusual for her – love her or hate her. What she said is in no way anti-semitic. It is no different than any other religious belief in that if one is convinced that what he believes is correct, he wants others to join him. That's not hate – in fact it is quite the opposite.

However, her understanding of Biblical Christianity is not quite correct. It does not teach that all Jews go to heaven. God has a plan for restoring Israel but entrance to heaven is the same for everyone regardless of race/nationality, etc. Salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.

JAG, washington dc   October 12th, 2007 11:51 am ET

Leave it to Ann Coulter to prove the words of Ghandi correct.

I like your Christ, but not your Christians.

Jay,Tulsa,OK   October 12th, 2007 11:50 am ET

Nothing wrong/incorrect with what she said. She was being factually accurate. and you can't deny that.
However, since we live in such a crybaby PC world she prolly should have just avoided the subject.

But deep down, you understand that she is factually correct.

Torsten, Clarksville, MD   October 12th, 2007 11:50 am ET

I think Ann Coulter is a professional idiot. How joke she is!??!??

Ken, Peterborough Ontario   October 12th, 2007 11:50 am ET

Just when you think her 15 minutes are up, she jumps queue with the help of the mainstream media and says something outrageously stupid. Enough already.

Stan, Miami, OK   October 12th, 2007 11:50 am ET

Do I fear terrorism in the United States? You bet I do! Terrorism in the form of Ann Coulter and her "Christian Conservatives." I fear them far more than I do Osama bin Laden and his ilk, since they don't have to sneak into the country to do their evil...they live her legally. Surely, Ann and her ilk, would have proudly marched lockstep with Adolph Hitler.

As a non-Christian, I respect the right of everyone to practice their religious beliefs....in their home, in their churches and in their lives. BUT, they do not have the right to impose their beliefs in my home, my schools or my government. While Christians may be the majority in America, this bunch of radical Christians are not the majority of anything except hate and intolerance.

Robert Dann, Bainbridge, NY   October 12th, 2007 11:50 am ET

859 comments logged as I post one more. I would be willing to bet that more Coulter detractors than supporters listen to her if only for an opportunity to fly their own flag. Essentially, that is what is sublimely wrong with this country. Sure, we have freedom of speech, as we should. Unfortunately, with that freedom comes every idiot with an opinion that, unless I subscribe to their belief and/or belong to their organization, I am doomed to hell and my views pointless. Well, my fellow Americans, hell is getting warmer and all of our opinions are pointless. It is our actions and deeds that count. It's time to eliminate borders and feed our starving brothers and sisters. It's not about religion, ethnicity or anything else you wish to debate. It's about saving the world for posterity. Ask any kid the meaning of posterity; blame for the blank stare you receive rests entirely on our shoulders. The time for opinion has long passed. It's time for positive moral change regardless of who or what you worship.

Ryan NJ   October 12th, 2007 11:49 am ET

Why do you think she's smart? Because she's educated? or was on the law review? What does being educated or "smart" stop someone from being a hateful, thoughtless bigot? Look at the history of her ccomments, she's a thoughless Jerk who thinks she better than everyone.

James C. Kelly. Exeter, NH   October 12th, 2007 11:49 am ET

I don't know which was worse,Deutsch or Coulter. Was Deutsch hot under the collar? Your education must be on a par with Deutsch's. You really described Coulter as educated? Nuts, yes. Educated ,no

Paul, Phoenix, Arizona   October 12th, 2007 11:47 am ET

Who is more at fault here?

Coulter for her beliefs (and she has every right to believe what she wants to), OR

the "news" outlets that keep giving her a platform.

Like mom used to say "Ignore them and they will go away.

Kim, Portland, OR   October 12th, 2007 11:46 am ET

This woman really needs to just shut her pie hole and stop trying to be the spokesperson for real Christians, like myself. She is not a true Christian, and she most certainly isn't a "perfected" Christian. If she were truly a Christian, she would know that the only perfect person was Christ.

JB, Oakland   October 12th, 2007 11:46 am ET

Ann Coulter is a man.

Robert Allen, Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:46 am ET

Ann Coulter's goal is quite simple really, she NEEDS attention and is willing to do or say whatever it takes to get that attention.

The fact that she's nuts doesn't hurt her quest at all.

S. Steinberg   October 12th, 2007 11:46 am ET

I AM JEWISH, AND I CAN SEE THE HUMOR IN HER RESPONSE. FOLKS, YOU ARE MAKING A BIG DEAL ABOUT NOTHING. HER STATEMENT WAS MEARLY TO GET ATTENTION, WHICH SHE DID. Again, the public is making a big deal about nothing.

John, Minneapolis MN   October 12th, 2007 11:45 am ET

Everyone of us is an idiot. I mean really. Morons, if you will. Christians, Jews, Muslims, Atheists and on down the line. BELIEVE WHAT I BELEIVE or you will go to hell? Yeah sure. Oh wait, if I don't believe what you believe you will KILL me? That's clear thinking there. Alas, human beings, for all our beauties, visions, dreams and abilities, we seem destined to destroy ourselves because of ignorance and petty ideologues. Truly saddening and equally maddening.

Sarah, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 11:45 am ET

Get a sense of humor people

Cody Johnson, Clarksville, TN   October 12th, 2007 11:45 am ET

I believe that Coulter is not only ignorant on how to discuss religious views, but also ignorant on the Christianity itself. I am a born again Christian and have dedicated my life to serve and live for Jesus Christ the One True God, but by not means are we perfect and anyway, our imperfection is why Jesus is needed in order to get into heaven.

Her fast track view of Christianity does just not exist in the bible and Jews are Christian cousins and God has he own covenant with them. Furthermore her view about Christianity is dangerous, a fast track Christianity and a fast track to Hell.

To be a follower of Jesus Christ is a life long hard narrow road with the only chance for eternal life, but you still have to be focus and remain faithful to Jesus and his teaching. Her view on this matter reflects my belief of why, when the rapture happens many "Christians" will be shocked when that are left behind. Well, I think I have said enough, but I had to set her straight.

Julie Serra, Omaha NE   October 12th, 2007 11:45 am ET

Ann Coulter is a caricature of an idealogue. She makes outrageous comments to stay in the media. When the media stops giving her a forum, she will quickly fade from fame. Isn't bad publicity still publicity?

Dan Carwford, Fredericksburg, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:44 am ET

She is not THAT smart/educated or she would choose her words more carefully. Also would it kill her to eat a sandwich or wear something other than a black cocktail dress?

Su H, Joliet IL   October 12th, 2007 11:44 am ET

why do we continue to give this woman a forum to spout off her insensitive, racial and bigoted views?

Gregory, Scottsdale, AZ   October 12th, 2007 11:44 am ET

What is wrong w/ this wom...., I mean man?

Steve, Morristown, NJ   October 12th, 2007 11:44 am ET

Im so tired of all this nonsense. Anytime anyone says anything about Jews its labeled anti-semetic. The media is controlled by Jews so they make such a big deal about some idiot making rambling comments that don't really make any sense anyway. I would like to see more focus on important issues instead of focusing on who said what about Jews. Jews are such a small minority in this nation yet they grab so many headlines. Something is not right about this.

Scott Mendelson, Roseburg, Oregon   October 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

Although what Ann Coulter said was extremly offensive to non-Christians, it simply reveals the unvarnished truth about basic Christian doctrine. When you thoroughly examine the basic tenets of any religion, you will find that they are paranoid, grandiose and fundamentaly psychotic at their core. This is what is so terribly dangerous about religious fundametalism, whether Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or Hindu.

Joe Bradley, Homestead, FL   October 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

If everyone would stop and think for a moment. Christians are directed by the New Testament seek out non-believers and give them the Gospel, or the good news that through Jesus they can be saved and go to heaven. Very simple. Christians wish everyone to be Christian because they care about everyone's soul and feel this is the only way to salvation. You can choose to believe or not. Christians believe that if you choose wrongly you will not go to heaven.

Ric, Florida   October 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

Ms Coulter is a nearly-hot blond chick. Too bad she's also a raving A-hole

xii   October 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

I'm secure enough in my religion where sticks-n-stones don't hurt me…are you?
Posted By Dave, Denver, Colorado : October 12, 2007 11:18 am

So, if a news network interviewed a Muslim pundit saying that all Christians should convert to Islam, you'd be here telling everyone to get over it.

Jive Talkin Phil Orange, MA   October 12th, 2007 11:43 am ET

Thanks to Coulter for actually saying what truly all Christians believe who are devout- it is the Christian mission to convert everyone and at least she is admitting the truth. They truly want the whole world to be Christian and to be saved- she is at least honest enough to say it. By the way, these are the types of things that are said prior to periods in history that are known for religious persecution like the Crusades and the rise of the Third Reich.

Now if everyone really recognized that this is the mission of Christians and other religious missionaries, that everyone be religious, we would have a truly honest debate about religion in this country and how it relates to laws and politics and government.

Bob Indianapolis, IN   October 12th, 2007 11:42 am ET

Ann Coulter is the heart and soul of the Reptilican Pary: Helga, She-Wolf of the S.S.

Paul Dralle, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma   October 12th, 2007 11:42 am ET

Ann opens her mouth and inserts foot proving over and over again she is a pseudo-intellectual looking for an issue to write a hate book to satisfy her greed for money and notoriety.

rami alhalteh   October 12th, 2007 11:41 am ET

She is a total idiot...she has lost it...what a toatal waste.........the sad thing is that she represents a huge percentage of the people that think like her....it is a sad day in America to watch a total idiot talk like that.........

Tim Koehler, Green Bay, WI   October 12th, 2007 11:40 am ET

If Ann Coulter is such a great Christian and believes the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, then why does she continually act as though she's ingesting various chemicals and herbs that affect her mind? Get thee to rehab Annie.

Bryan   October 12th, 2007 11:40 am ET

It's always remarkable to me how a news organization can put a particular spin on a story, and the vast majority just follow along like lemmings without giving a moment's thought as to whether it's as outrageous as CNN wants you to believe, or in fact whether it's outrageous at all. In this case and in words the masses can perhaps understand, the lady simply said "My religion is the best." If you don't believe that about your own religion, you need a new one. She never said a word about being intolerent. The intolerent ones are the ones who make comments like they want her "banned from life" and similar remarks.

Ray Wasti, Arlington, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:40 am ET

The entire transcript isn't posted here, but you should find it and read the part where she uses a Seinfeld episode to try to prove a point. Anyone who would use an episode of a sitcom to prove a point is incredibly stupid.

Mike Brooks, Eugene, Oregon   October 12th, 2007 11:39 am ET

Do I detect a pattern here? Democartic operatives are ow playing the Republican "gotcha" game. Anne Coulter didn't say anything other than what Christian's have been saying for nearly 2000 years – you are prefected in Christ. Muslim's, Buddhist's, Hindhu's, every religion I have ever heard of has some similar doctrine. This isn't racism and the lame attempts to portray it as such are disgusting and lame.

What worries me more is the movement on the part of the Clinton crowd, and leftist's in general, to get revenge on conservatives for their misdeads and excesses during the Bush years. This is just as dangerous as the kind of fanaticism practiced by the religious right and Bush – except, now it is the anti-religious left and Clinton. Keep it up guys, you ight just succeed in destroying the country. We need a uniter right now, a genuine moderate who will,bring us together. I haven't got the slightest idea of who tht might be. Obama, Edwards, Huckabee and maybe Fred Thompson appear to be that kind of leader. The rest of "them" are practicing the same old politcis of destruction, divide and conquer, hatred, and petty games.

joseph, austin tx   October 12th, 2007 11:39 am ET

Mike,
its a very bitter world you live in. it takes alot of faith to belive what scitists tell you. they dont have the answers just theories that tend to change alot. sounds like your definition of us brain dead christians. since you're so enlightened answer how from nothing came the universe and everything in, last I checked science cant create something from nothing. you want to hold the bible to a literaltranslation you can, thats your right, but dont go bashing others beliefs just because you cant comprehend them.

Trish, Boca Raton   October 12th, 2007 11:39 am ET

Wow, Ann has balls, and I so agree with her. As Christians, we love the Jewish people. Ann is right - the Jews are still waiting for their Messiah, and until then, they are obligated to obey the law. If they would accept Jesus as their Messiah (and as 600+ Old Testament prophecies attest to), they would be set free. Because the Truth shall set you free.

However, any true follower of Jesus is an asset to our country. Organized religion may be losing favor, but true Christianity is growing daily. LOVE is nothing to be afraid of people.

NS, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 11:38 am ET

What is her opinion of the rest of the people living in the US – Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims......should they all also renounce their religion and become Christians......her being in the media is a problem and people like her are the reason for hate crimes. I consider her to be a preacher in the likes of dictators and religious fanatics leading to genocide and terrorism

Matthew, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 11:38 am ET

Ann is hot!!!! Ann is the greatest. Dance puppet liberals dance!! Ann is the puppet master for all the red diaper dopper baby liberals.

Ben Thayer North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 11:38 am ET

It is a shame that in our world people like Anne Coulter can still look at others with such distain. Her comments are proof that she is so far out of the loop when it comes to reality. I hope the Republican leadership denouces this act anti semitism coming from within their party. But I won't hold my breath. Sounds like she is speaking for the President of Iran when it comes to Jews. Way to go Anne!!!!!!

Tony B, Laguna Niguel, CA   October 12th, 2007 11:38 am ET

I bought her books before, and I will never buy her new book, or listen to her, in the future, just because I rather spend my time reading something more serious, or listen to a real comedian.
Tony B.

elmerg, Colorado Springs, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 11:36 am ET

Yes, the official spokesperson for the Grand Old Party has spoken again!

All hail Coultergeist!

S Carey, Sacramento, CA   October 12th, 2007 11:35 am ET

Isn't there some way to silence this cretin? The reality is that every time she makes one of these outrageous proclamations, it sells another of her freakshow books. Maybe if we all just ignore her and you guys stop giving her print and air time? Hey, that's an idea!

Jim, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 11:35 am ET

Fired from "Life"? That's a shining example of an intelligent response, Mr. Anonymous. Go back to flipping burgers...if you know how.

Jason, Vienna, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Why is it that every time she has a book to sell she makes these comments. Ann... you have enough money. If you want to be truly Christian, why not work to make the world better and more tolerant. Why is it that every word out of this person's mouth is to make the world more downtrodden and filled with hate.

This is a human thing, not a Jewish or Muslim, or gay, or conservative thing. Can't she just go away so the world can be a better place.

-Jason
30th Tishrei, 5768

Mike Smith, New Orleans, Louisiana   October 12th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Ann Coulter is no different than all the other neocons who have made a fortune pandering to hatred, bigotry and ignorance. The fortunes of Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter all come from those ignorant enough to listen to any of them and swallow their drivel hook, line and sinker.

David, Gilbert Arizona   October 12th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Ann Coulter is like the little kid who loves to step on an ant hill to watch all the little ants scurry around looking for something to attack. When things get too calm for Ann she goes on some national show and agitates the ant hill again. I don't even think she does it to sell books. She does it for some sort of sick pleasure.

I doubt very highly Ann has real conviction in what she says. She only makes these comments to stir up people. If the entire world was Christian Ann would only find something else to poke the ant hill with. Some people are like that and Ann is a perfect example. Ann is the furthest thing from what being a Christian means.

And Christian from Selden NY you're the last one that should be calling someone else ignorant. Your posts add very little to the discussion as a whole.

Ron   October 12th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Some of us find christianity repugnant

Sam, Austin, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:34 am ET

Maybe Mizz Coulter should find her own "America" to live in. Personally I can live without churches wanting 10% of my hard earned money.

william   October 12th, 2007 11:32 am ET

Look, this is a woman with a social disability and we should take what she says with a grain of salt. There is a difference between being well instructed and well educated. Ann Coulter is not educated.

Annette from Albert Lea, MN   October 12th, 2007 11:32 am ET

This woman just wants attention. When she has come up with a new theory or opinion that she thinks is astonishing enough to get her the attention she so deserately craves she just goes with it. She doesn't actually believe it. It is like Britney and "accidently" flashing while the cameras are snapping. Pathetic.

Dave, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:32 am ET

Hey, Ann, will ya say "Hi" to Al Campanis and Jimmy the Greek for me when you meet them in that special section of Hell.

Dennis   October 12th, 2007 11:32 am ET

Ann is only partially correct. God has outlined his plans for the Jew and the Gentiles. The Jew rejected Christ and have been layed aside while God forms the Church but after the Church is finished He will deal with the Jew again and they will receive jesus christ as their messiah. It's all in the Bible!

marc, Ft lauderdale, Fl   October 12th, 2007 11:31 am ET

As a Democrat or Independent and a Jew, I have to say I am really HAPPY AC is out there saying these remarks publicly. Even if she didnt mean them, she is more effective as a republican killer than any ad or tv campaign could ever be. I wish they would invite her to the RNC Covention and let her be a part of the debates. It would be a cakewalk for the democrats by the time she got finished. She actually makes Rush Limbaugh look like a moderate, and that is saying something.

Jake, Austin, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:31 am ET

well, Donnie, I can believe she said all that. she craves making these headline statements. I would prefer the world was Christian, too, but I am realistic about the diversity in this world.

Paul Tulsa Ok   October 12th, 2007 11:31 am ET

Up till now ive somewhat supported Coulter.

Even though I am a athiest I am offended by those (of any faith) who push their views onto others.

Her comments was offensive even to me.

Religously, no one person has a right or duty to tell another whehter their faith is better or not (as she did).

If she had said the same thing to my face, I might not have been nice in my response (verbally & otherwise).

A former Coulter supporter.

Kevin Orlando Florida   October 12th, 2007 11:31 am ET

Based on her comments here, and in previous interviews, it's very clear that Ann truly has absolutley no idea what it means to be Christian. If Christ came back today he would literally spit on all the so called Christians today that are more concerned with legalism, materialism, and politics-none of which, Christ endorsed. She continues to make ignorant and inflamatory comments to sell more books. She is the antithesis of what a Christian (i.e. Christ-like) should be.

Kara, St. Louis, MO.   October 12th, 2007 11:30 am ET

I'm the most disturbed about this woman enforcing an idea of a uniform American community. It undermines the foundation of this country. No difference in thought, background, or opinions would put our nation on par with an extreme dictatorship. In closing, I suppose that means it's important that she shares views like this, but that so many others are allowed and encouraged to share those that are differing.

mike edelman   October 12th, 2007 11:30 am ET

You can just as easily argue
that christianity is a minority
religion in the world and that
islam or hinduism is the fast
track..Jews have a problem
with the immaculate conception
and Jesus as the messiah...
many educated people see that
as a man made fantasy to get
the peasants to stay in line

John, Minneapolis MN   October 12th, 2007 11:30 am ET

For me, this is the last straw. I am now absolutely 100% convinced Coulter is an agent provocateur. To that end, keep up the garbage Ann, you elucidate all which is wrong with the Right in America.

Run Ann Run!

TOM CHATTANOOGA TN   October 12th, 2007 11:29 am ET

THATS RIGHT TELL UM GIRL

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 11:28 am ET

She should be fired from life.

William   October 12th, 2007 11:28 am ET

Much ado about nothing.

Andre   October 12th, 2007 11:28 am ET

2 words Adam's Apple what da hell is up with that hahahah!

Dustin, Indianapolis, Indiana   October 12th, 2007 11:28 am ET

i'm going to recommend a class action lawsuit against CNN on behalf of all conservatives and commentators. Ms. Coulter is neither – she is an opportunistic media wh@#re who realizes that if she doesn't make these stupid comments about once every two or three months, she'll quickly lose relevance. Referring to her as a "conservative" or a "commentator" is to besmirch the reputation of both groups, because she is a member of neither.

Don Rosenberg Palatine, Illinois 60067   October 12th, 2007 11:27 am ET

Coulters comments about Jews are the
thoughts of a racist Christian !! Its an arrogant and patronizing remark that "We need to be perfected" when in Truth Christians,like her, need to understand that without Judaism there would be no Christians like her to spout idiot comments. Success has gone to her head. She needs to read
more history and the many shortcomings of Christianity.

P. Linn, Clear Lake Shores, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:26 am ET

Why is she back? We had gotten rid of her over her last stupid comment. More idiocy doesn't make her relevant.

IP freely   October 12th, 2007 11:24 am ET

Too funny!

In one breath Coulter talks about being tolerant, and in another to get rid of Judaism! Is that funny, or what?????

Or, how about when she refers to the 2004 GOP convention as a fine example of tolerant? Is that funny, or what??

What a freak show!@

Don DeFeo Plano, TX   October 12th, 2007 11:21 am ET

Wow! What an idiot that is given media coverage to spew her reactionary ca-ca to the rest of us. Intolerant and arrogant are two words that come to mind, amongst others. I love the statement that several make...she SURELY cannot believe any of this: she is educated with a college degree for heaven's sake. Now let me see...thinking of someone with a PhD degree in Journalism that rose to the very heights of his profession in his country some time ago. Who was that?? None other than Joseph Goebbels, Minister of Propaganda for the National Socialist Party. Remember him?? Degreed in 1921 from the University of Heidelberg. Sterling fellow, yes?? Education and being truly educated are NOT synonymous, folks.
Anne is a wonderful example of why, despite a strong personal spiritual base of belief in God, I am NOT a member of any organized religion. Way too many of these attitudes of "we are the ONLY way" for my taste. What a sick-o. Just trying to get headlines?? Poor excuse for such rabid intolerant statements. Not funny, Anne.
Don

Dave, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 11:18 am ET

It is SO easy to get people riled up!

I really don't care what religion you follow. Judaism, Islam, Buddism, Hindu, Druid...I really don't care. Sure, I would like the entire world to convert to Christianity but the point is, it's your business in what you believe, not mine. It doesn't bother me if people say nasty things to me about it. I'm secure enough in my religion where sticks-n-stones don't hurt me...are you?

Josh, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 11:15 am ET

Ann Coulter is a shining example of why Republicans will lose the White House in 2008 and we'll all be forced into a higher-tax, higher-regulation regime under Hillary Clinton or some other Democrat. If Ann Coulter wants to help the conservative cause, she should keep her mouth shut and retreat into seclusion. That way, she'll stop driving people from the right.

Not that I believe in this, but if she were such a good little conservative, she'd get back in the kitchen where she belongs.

I agree she's a shock-jock. I wonder how she likes being compared to Howard Stern. Every so often, she needs to publicize a book or get back in the news to increase her earnings potential and we hear crap like this from her. But as I said above, she ends up hurting the cause she loves by speaking.

I am amazed that the University of Michigan conferred a presigious law degree on such a complete moron.

RANDY, LAFAYETTE, LA   October 12th, 2007 11:14 am ET

kEEP TALKING ANN, THE MORE YOU SAY, THE MORE LIKELY THERE WILL BE A GOOD DEMOCRATE IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND A BIGGER DEMOCRATIC MAJORITY IN CONGRESS

Leo, LA, CA   October 12th, 2007 11:13 am ET

Religion should be separated from schools and anything else not affiliated with a church! I would be highly appalled if a school made my child take a religion course. Sorry doesn't matter if it is an unbiased religion course. Public school is not the place for it. Religion has become way to much of a thing because one religion things they are above all others. Well ya know what? The religious fanatics get away with it because the people who have no religion or have other religions refuse to fight. Why? Because they are scared of what their friends would say if they told them they weren't religious or whatever the case may be. But it's mostly the people who have no denomination that don't speak up, because having no denomination is worse than the devil to christians. And who knows what to anything else, considering the US is MOSTLY christians. And these christians are why are rights keep getting fewer and fewer. Oh I know that's gonna bring some inflammatory remarks. Ya know what, I don't care. They are, it's these kind of people that were for back seatbelt laws, and taking away our medicines, and giving money to people that just keep popping out children so they can get more money without doing a dang thing. Yeah republicans are too church oriented. Democrats give too much money away without enough restrictions. We should restrict these welfare people to no more children once they are on welfare rather than giving more money when they pop another child out. Yeah this isn't exactly a response to just religion, I know I'm talking about other things. It's hard not to when religion effects all these other things. What we need is some independent political people to squash this mess. Everyone should have the rights in the consitution. We should not be limited in what we say or how we say it. We should not have rights set against things we do to our own bodies when it's not effecting other people. We should not have to have a third of our paychecks taken away. This is not America anymore when there is no freedom.

Steve, NY. NY.   October 12th, 2007 11:13 am ET

It is interesting to see how quick some folks are to "hang" Ann for her stupid comments. It is also funny that if anything is said that does not paint the Jewish religion / race in anything but glowing terms is considered "Anti-Semitic". The basic principle that Ann fumbled over – was the fact that Christianity accepts the Old Testament (Torah) as the foundation, with a New Testament written for Jesus. I've said this before many times – Christians are Jews in a different outfit. No person on the face of this planet is perfect. If the thought of self perfection crosses your mind then that is a clear sign of delisusion. It does not matter what religion you believe in – if you don't act like a normal human being – all of your religious beliefs are useless to yourself and the rest of the world. Ann is no dummy – she's stoking the fires for more sales of her books and appearances. Dear Jewish folks – please put away the pitchforks, douse the bondfires, and realize that this woman is not a represenatative of every Christian or Conservative. It is high time we start to work together as human beings first – leaving the ancient dogma and religious hatred to the past. That's my humble opinion.

John, Driggs, Idaho   October 12th, 2007 11:12 am ET

We all come from the same place. If you're a "Big Banger", you believe that the universe started from an infinitesimal point of, I'd like to say space but it didn't exist then. If you are a Believer, you believe that the universe was created from nothing by God, Mystery, The Infinite or however you want to call Creator. I see very little difference in the two types of beginning. Since everything we know came from the same place we owe each other and the entire universe respect. We should respect different perspectives. Wars start because men or women fail to do so.

If, as Mike in Manchester says, we have an innate sense right and wrong, where does it come from. There are a lot of perspectives on right and wrong. Islamic Fascists believe it is right to murder infidels. Without some all pervasive sense of right and wrong who is to say that fascists are wrong. Without some guiding principles there is no right or wrong. Each human being makes his/her own decision to act as he/she sees fit. Then the only right is anarchy.

Ann Coulter may be simply expressing her own point of view. However, to say that our country would be better if everyone were Christian is intolerant and disrespectful of other points of view. I guess she is entitled to her way of thinking but diatribe is not conducive to dialogue.

Teh, North Miami Beach, Florida   October 12th, 2007 11:12 am ET

In television, how the head moves is more important than whats in it.

Coulter is a useful tool for the ruling elite to keep the masses occupied with the usual SEX, SCREEN and SPORT, known as the 3 "S's".

She is a for the mainstream media of which over 96% of it is controlled by seven Jewish families.

She does what is necessary to shock those who would waste their time with her drivel, lies and nonsense.

Coulter could well be the "bubble-headed bleached blonde who comes on at Five who can tell you about a plane crash with a gleam in her eye"

Listen to Don Henley's Dirty Laundry.

Eric, Reston, VA   October 12th, 2007 11:05 am ET

Headlines or not, Ann Coulter is just an idiot and we should all 'perfect' ourselves by no longer paying attention to her or her ridiculous comments.

Todd, Merritt Island, FL   October 12th, 2007 11:05 am ET

Ann Coulter gives a whole new meaning to the word "ignorant"...

christian, selden, ny   October 12th, 2007 11:03 am ET

Frank Virginia Beach VA

THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL speech....lemme ask you something what this current administration has done to this country in the past six years is worse then what any administration has done to this country in this countries history....so my question is this if there is an orginization that is against this admin. as moveon is then what makes THEM the evil ones???? they are attacking the worst administration in history what secret plan do they have that hasnt already been done to the american people in the past 6 years!?!?!??!?!?!!??!

Kevin J, Lisle, Illinois   October 12th, 2007 11:03 am ET

Ann Coulter should just be banned from the television, radio, etc. Her ideas are so warped how can anyone really listen to her ( well with the exception of conservatives) Why does anyone care about what she says. To be really upfront, not to take away that she is a very intelligent person but she lacks common sense. And this last statement that all the people in America should be Christians – everyone in this country are not Christians. As for myself I do not believe in any organized religion, I am a spritiual person, that I do believe in God but believe that organized religion does not bring people together, it seperates people. And people have the right to believe what they want to believe. If we went by what Ann Coulter thinks and believe, we would be worse off than we are now!!! Plus from a man's viewpoint and this might be not PC – but if she was not an attractive woman, no one would really care what she have to say!!! If it was up to me, I would like to see her in an inner city ghetto and have masses of women just kick the you know what out of her.
Have a nice day.

Julie, Petaluma CA   October 12th, 2007 10:58 am ET

What is with this crazed woman? She is the epitome of intolerance, racism, hate, and evil. Freedom of speech is a wonderful thing, but I think it would be great if her jaw was wired shut . I fear the religious right and their impact on this Country more that a pit full of rattlesnakes.

christian, selden, ny   October 12th, 2007 10:58 am ET

Lauren, St. Louis, MO

your ignorant, period. SPOT ON

christian, selden, ny   October 12th, 2007 10:53 am ET

Doretta Incorvaia, Poughkeepsie, NY

great post i agree 100%

MBeth St. Louis, MO   October 12th, 2007 10:52 am ET

True Christians believe in the hope of the Savior of the world, Jesus- We are saint and sinner at the same time! Perfected in Christ, not our goods works–that is what she should have said. Scripture never teaches violence towards ANYONE that does want the gift of Salvation (some religions, do)
there have been many thing done "in the name of Christianity"–
Humans sin, all humans-Christians sometimes offend by their enthusiasm- but the Truth does set us free

christian, selden, ny   October 12th, 2007 10:51 am ET

Sean, Industry PA

sean, MAYBE NOT!!

christian, selden, ny   October 12th, 2007 10:50 am ET

i see a few comments where they say ann is a nazi. and all jokes aside her mentality is EXACTLY what a nazi's used to be. ignorant and intollerant of other cultures and aggressively predjudice. and also SHES NOT PRETTY!!! she looks like an ostrich anyone that thinks she is pretty must love men as well because she is soooo far from what pretty is AND her mental capacity makes her EVEN uglier....

Dave, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 10:48 am ET

CNN already knew what Coulter's position was which is exactly why they had somebody like Deutsch interview her.

Just to clear things up – This country was founded by Christians using Christian morals and yes, Christianity is better than any other religion, not because I say so, but because the majority of the people on the planet say so.

Jean Harrisburg PA   October 12th, 2007 10:47 am ET

Ann WHO? America is a participatory democracy. So, instead of paying attention to all these "news" stories designed to line the pockets of the media companies, go out right now and do something nice for someone who is not like you. Only then will you learn what our Founding Fathers intended everyone to know about life in America.

Sean, Industry PA   October 12th, 2007 10:47 am ET

I notice that many of the comments that oppose Ann's statements contain vitriol, hatred, and condemnation.

While many Christian attributed responses tended not to agree with her words but the ideal of wanting all peoples to be saved or to go to heaven, they agree.

Maybe, this vitriol, hatred, and condemnation are what cause Ann to believe that a world where every one practiced Christian ideals would be more pleasant.

Doretta Incorvaia, Poughkeepsie, NY   October 12th, 2007 10:45 am ET

She really believes as a "Christian" she is "tolerant" and "defend[s] America" while simultaneously exhibiting intolerance toward non-Christian Americans in the guise of defending America! I suppose she would think Thomas Jefferson's ideas of religious freedom are un-American and would be opposed to his Bill for Religious Freedom which reads in part: "No man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship ... nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened ... nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities." Jefferson further stated "Millions of innocent men, women and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burned, tortured, fined and imprisoned. What has been the effect of this coercion? To make half the world fools and half hypocrites; to support roguery and error all over the world..." Is this when "people were happy" in the name of Christianity? It seems to me that Ann Coulter seeks to re-establish what our founding fathers sought to end. I would suggest Ms. Coulter put down her broomstick, read her New Testament as well as the Constitution and try to figure out what it takes to be a true Christian and a true American.

Amy, Gulfport, Mississippi   October 12th, 2007 10:40 am ET

I do hope the world does not see Ann Coulter as the ambassador of Christianity. Her method of proselytizing is poorly articulated and offensive to this Christian. My personal belief is that God reaches us where we are, which to me means each person is on an individual path to find God and that path may include any religion that speaks to the soul. I do not believe any path has an express lane.

How does Ann Coulter know that the attendees of the Republican National Convention of 2004 were happy? Is her argument that they were happy because they were surrounded by like-minded people? Happy that our country was at war? Even if one supports the war should one be "happy" about our soldiers dying? In my opinion she is right in that they were probably all Christians and probably thought they were defending America. That they were and are tolerant is less plausible.

Free speech is part of what makes this country great but aren't Ann Coulter's 15 minutes up?

Jake, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 10:37 am ET

Oh, please. Ann Coulter needs to remove herself from association with the Republican party and conservatives on the whole. I am a Republican and even I think she's ridiculous. She is very clearly more worried about keeping her own name in the headlines - and will use any offensive, caustic remark she can think of to keep it there - than she is about the message she is sending.

I think it is time that Ms. Coulter is removed from the public limelight. It would do everyone good to put her behind us.

Dave Simms   October 12th, 2007 10:36 am ET

When Coulter says something conservatives like, they cheer and say their ever-present "she's tellin' it like it is!" and book her to speak at their events.

When she says something stupid like this, they say "Oh, she's just trying to shock people and nobody should take her seriously."

Which is it, conservatives? PICK ONE.

As a Democrat and an athiest, I'm happy to have her making herself a representative Republicans and Christianity. I do feel a bit sorry for the Christians she's smearing, because at least most of them mean well, but... those are the breaks. As for the Republicans, she's like an unstaunched wound in a major artery, just bleeding them dry of integrity... and they like enough about her to keep supporting her and keep the bleeding going.

So, go on and keep on clinging to that anchor, guys, and enjoy the trip to the bottom. Thanks, Ann!

Matt Dooley, Roanoke VA   October 12th, 2007 10:36 am ET

Coulter said "we know we're all sinners" meaning EVERYONE is imperfect. Unless Jewish people believe that they ARE, in fact, perfect, how is that anti-semitic?

Roger Jackson, Mi   October 12th, 2007 10:36 am ET

I think Robin in Nashville got it right.

karen ryan mount holly springs PA   October 12th, 2007 10:36 am ET

Did she say tolerant??? She can't possibly understand the definition of the word. She is intolerant of everyone that does not agree with her politics on every level. She does make me laugh, though. I tend to laugh at stupid, senseless people. She really is a sad excuse for a woman, a Christian...she should stop talking. She has nothing of value to say.

Malcolm Hooper   October 12th, 2007 10:32 am ET

I assume that Annie supports the American neo-Nazi community who would be more than willing to help American Jews become good, albeit sinnin', Christians. I suppose she was being a bit more subtle than Adolf Hitler was ... but not by much.

Ron St. Louis, Mo.   October 12th, 2007 10:31 am ET

Ann Coulter is loving all of this attention. If we just ignored her, she would get REALLY UPSET and realize how much of an idiot she really is.

Richard W. Lubline, Aliso Viejo, Ca.   October 12th, 2007 10:30 am ET

Coulter repeatedly says "we" in reference to her Christian perspective, making her a spokesperson for an entire religion. That should give Christians pause. Being a Jew, I feel very fortunate being the imperfect image of Ms. Coulter. Tolerant???

Lauren, St. Louis, MO   October 12th, 2007 10:29 am ET

I think if Ms. Coulter truly believes what she's saying, then she's apparently not afraid to ruffle some feathers. Desiring someone else to know the truth can be very offensive –if the affected individual doesn't believe that they're in the wrong. As a fellow Christian, I think while some of her comments may be a bit harsh, what she said in this article was spot-on.

Jessica, Charleston SC   October 12th, 2007 10:29 am ET

Coulter says stuff like this all the time to get a rise out of people. Two days ago I saw an interview with her and she said that we shouldn't allow women the right to vote anymore because they waste it(their vote) on democrats.

AFrench   October 12th, 2007 10:28 am ET

Same old story with this bony hag. She makes a comment and she then claims everyone misinterprets her.
Why does she get any attention at all?

Vlad, Washington DC   October 12th, 2007 10:28 am ET

This would be very amusing (at least from an atheist's point of view) if it wasn't somewhat disappointing. If an individual like Ms. Coulter can obtain any public visibility, then such is the society. At least she seems to be well tuned with the current "governmental" mainstream.

Bon, Buffalo NY   October 12th, 2007 10:27 am ET

Insinuating that all republicans are Christian and Christianity is all about perfection is a fairly transparent logical fallacy. Over-simplification is a childish method of argument and I am not impressed. Coulter is a spectacle seemingly incapable of higher-level thinking and getting by with that sort of'-pretty face. Regardless of her intention the truth is she did make anti-Semitic remarks. It seems like she made the comments, didn't fully understand the implications of her comments until she was backed into a corner. She then defended herself with a lame argument when she realized she screwed up. I don't believe that she believes her own argument here. She was just trying to smooth over her Nazi comments...I just can't take this broad seriously...

Terry, El Paso, TX   October 12th, 2007 10:26 am ET

One thing I forgot to mention...

Ann Coulter's comments are not offensive in and of themselves. Many who posted here, including me, are not offended at all. The content of her comment was stupid. Christianity certainly cannot brag about any superiority in its teachings since we can all see that Christians are just as evil, when they want to be, as are Jews and Muslims when THEY want to be. I perceived them as another amusing attempt by coulter to yank our collective beards.

Those who choose to be offended – and it is a choice though not always a conscious one – should ask themselves why Ann Coulter has so much power over your emotions.

Pat, huntington, Ny   October 12th, 2007 10:24 am ET

The worse thing anyone can do is give this witch a forum to spew her venomous hate-filled speech and views. She should be ignored and shunned to utter obscurity.

Terry, El Paso, TX   October 12th, 2007 10:21 am ET

I like Ann Coulter, in a perverse sort of way. She is like Rush Limbaugh, except good looking and smart. She is like Cher, except that Cher is cool. Like Cher, you can't exactly define what she does, but we can all agree that she is the only one who does it and that she does it very well.

Her specialty is outraging people, and she is so good at it. The more she says these things, the more money she makes. She will be on every talk show and news show for the next two weeks.

Besides, many Christians have contempt for non-Christians as we all know. A Pope, during the 1400's as I recall, ruled that it is not a sin to kill pagans and infidels, since they are going to hell anyway. It is also ok to enslave them, and we all know that Christianity had no criticism of the institution of slavery in the ancient world.

What this conversation proves, beyond the shadow of a doubt, is that these old religious texts that we have fought so many wars over, are:

(1) incomprehensible, or else any two intelligent people could agree on their meaning
(2) divisive, or else Christians, Muslims, and Jews would not have spent the last 2000 years killing one another for the greater glory of our variously named cultural deities that we all pretend is the same being, and
(3) inapplicable to the modern world or else ONE of our various contradictory religions would have actually made the world a better place, instead of a more hateful, brutal, and cruel one.

As an amateur reader of human history, I cannot see how the world would be any worse off we had inherited Roman paganism instead of the dysfunctional family Judeo-Christian-Muslim faiths.

Have fun, Ann. You're going to sell a lot of books with this one.

By the way, used copies of Ann's books are readily avilable on Amazon. No need to buy a new copy.

Christianity has a long tradition of intolerance, torture, and hatred of non-Christians. Let's not pretend otherwise.

Have fun, Ann.

Karen G., Pittsburgh, PA   October 12th, 2007 10:21 am ET

After reading the comments posted, it is apparent that many people would benefit from a basic education in all the vital world religions. The narrow, and one-sided views expressed by many on this board, evidencing little knowledge of the Jewish religion/race and early Christianity (not to mention the general lack of knowledge in this nation about Muslims, Buddhists, and other religions) is appalling. It is a shame that world religion is not taught in some fashion in schools, in an objective, non-religious manner; but the dogmatic and inflammatory views expressed here prove that would likely be impossible. What a shame. The views expressed by Ms. Coulter and many like her are bigoted and exclusionary; and it is also sad that some Christians interpret the New Testament as supportive of such attitudes.

As for Ms. Coulter, I find her to be offensive, attention seeking, petty, mean spirited, and reactionary. I wish her no harm, and people on this board doing so should be ashamed. However, I do wish she would not be featured by the media, as she speaks to the lowest denominator of public discourse and beliefs. But when a person, any person, says bigoted, false statements; the public should speak out against them; as silence permits such views to control and grow in power. For those who argue the First Amendment, the Constitution permits the speech but does not cloak you from criticism once you spew your opinion/belief.

Mohammed Ali Baba Rum, Istanbul, Turkey   October 12th, 2007 10:21 am ET

It would be easier if everyone embraced Islam. After all, using Coulter's theological succession, the Koran supersedes the Old and New Testaments, and is the final word from the same God; Why waste time moving from Jewish to Christian observance? We should all submit to Allah, convert to Islam, and conquer any remnants of older antiquated religions like Christianity and Judaism, in favor of the most up-to-date version of the Truth.

When the whole world is under Sharia and the Caliphate is restored, Peace and Harmony will follow.

That is Perfection.

JB Hull, IA   October 12th, 2007 10:20 am ET

well, she's right. That is what most evangelical christians think, although few would come out and say it like that.

Chris, Overland Park KS   October 12th, 2007 10:20 am ET

Ms. Coulter is right. Many Christians consider themselves to be on a path of righteousness and salvation from which the Jews have long since strayed. One more reason I no longer call myself a Christian.

dan   October 12th, 2007 10:19 am ET

Thinking that Ann Coulter is an obnoxious beeyotch doesn't make me a liberal, it makes me intelligent and rational. It's a good thing that she's becoming more and more irrelevant like the rest of her kind.

Bill Taylor, Lancaster CA   October 12th, 2007 10:19 am ET

She isn't anti-Semitic, she's just ignorant as hell and anti-Everything-non-Coulter.

I don't know why people cover her anymore. She's just trying to get attention by being a shock mouth. Say stuff that is alternately shocking or conservative and feel good, then soak up the attention. When did she ever say anything incisive?

Dr.No   October 12th, 2007 10:19 am ET

the best way to deal with the likes of Ann, Bill, and Rush are to just ignore them, since reacting to or drawing attention to their outrageous commentary just brings them more media, more money, more attention. It doesn't matter if they are 'wrong' or 'right' or if they really believe the garbage they are spewing from between their lips. Unfortunately they've learned that the more you offend people to get their attention, eventually that equals into money and thats all they really care about; until they push the one wrong button that gets them fired, like with Imus and his infamous quote.

Gabriel, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 10:18 am ET

Wow, she didn't really say all that, did she? This is some sort of sick joke, right?! Is there a camera hiding in my office?! You're not fooling me Candid Camera!! Noone says comments that appalling where somebody could actually hear them! Somebody, please, jump out and yell, "GOTCHA!" Please...someone...?

Larry, Toledo Ohio   October 12th, 2007 10:18 am ET

Christianity is a religion. Religions are belief systems essentially based on indoctrinated opinions from our past; that is, a system of beliefs trained into our youthful minds. If Christians are perfected Jews than devoted homicide/suicide bombers are perfected Muslims.

Worst yet, Ms. Coulter's ignorance is prideful guaranteeing illogical thought processing.

Josh Aron, New York City, NY   October 12th, 2007 10:17 am ET

Take away the blond hair, the blue eyes and the ghostly white skin and you have the hate monger President of Iran spewing his usual anti Semitic anti American nonsense. This chick is only smart enough to know that she doesn't look like her older, male political counterparts and by being politics version of a spoiled Paris Hilton she can make herself rich, polarizing and infamous, just like Paris and Ahmadinejad. She should, along with Paris, Ahmad and Britney, be blackballed from every media outlet.

RSC, Cincinnati OH   October 12th, 2007 10:16 am ET

“They're Christian. They're tolerant. They defend America."

Ironically, I would have assumed that the essence of defending America would be to ensure that the founding principles upon which this country was established would be protected. Her comment conflicts with itself.

I'm no where near as intelligent as Ms Coulter. So, I did some research to make sure that I had my facts straight. While I honor her right to free speech,
I encourage everyone to engage in free thinking! This process seems to be have been lacking in the United States in recent times.

Draw your own conclusions:

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."

"Inalienable rights include freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion and conscience, freedom of assembly, and the right to equal protection before the law."
(SOURCE: U.S. Department of State)

Toleration

Toleration and tolerance are terms used in social, cultural and religious contexts to describe attitudes and practices that prohibit discrimination against those whose practices or group memberships may be disapproved of by those in the majority. Though developed to refer to the religious toleration of minority religious sects following the Protestant Reformation, these terms are increasingly used to refer to a wider range of tolerated practices and groups
(SOURCE: Wikipedia encyclopedia)

Mike; Manchester, NY   October 12th, 2007 10:16 am ET

I can’t figure out how so many of the people who have responded to this article can still hold onto the fallacy that IS religion. The notion that some invisible being created the world in 6 days, including us (in his own image), is so absurd that it hardly warrants any commentary from me. Your perspective on the real world is obviously so distorted that to try and express some kind of ration reason to you is futile.
Religion gets its moral foundation, rules, and laws from the morality that we, as living beings, innately possess; it’s NOT the other way around! Religion provides a very attractive fantasy that, when we die we go to the “perfect” place if we’re obedient, but go to the “evil” place if we’re not. Personally, I choose to be obedient to the laws derived from rational human thought; not irrational dogma.
If I were to tell you, for instance, that your child stole a candy bar from the store, or that your teenage daughter was smoking pot, you would require some additional evidence before you believed me. These situations are very common and quite believable, given that they occur so often in the world, yet you would still require some additional evidence before you would believe me. However, when someone tells you that, again, an invisible god created everything and that you need to be subservient to him in order to reach utopia, you believe it with no requirement of any further evidence whatsoever! There is absolutely NO evidence that supports the existence of a god! Get out of the dark ages!

Vivekanand, Mobile, AL   October 12th, 2007 10:16 am ET

As for Jesus, here is what some eminent scholars tell us.:

Rudolf Bultmann: "The character of Jesus, the clear picture of his personality and life, has faded beyond recognition. I do indeed think that we can now know almost nothing concerning his life and personality, since the early Christian sources show no interest in either, are moreover fragmentary and often legendary..."

Ernst Käsemann: "One is overwhelmed by how little [of the accounts of Jesus in the New Testament] can be called authentic...the historical figure of Jesus is traceable only in a few words of the Sermon on the Mount, the conflict with the Pharisees, a number of parables and some further narratives."

Günther Bornekamm: "The attempt to reconstruct an original draft of the Gospel according to Mark is a hopeless undertaking..."

While more recent New Testament research sounds less depressing-especially with recent developments in New Testament scholarship in the United States-modern experts in general have gradually come to believe that no more than fifteen percent of the words attributed to Jesus in the New Testament are his actual words. The rest have been attributed to him by generations of theologians and scribes.

In other words, the New Testament was not written by eyewitnesses. Rather, the four gospels gradually evolved, reflecting views of various Christian communities that existed from the time when the Gospel of Mark was written, around 70 AD.

The last gospel, the Gospel of John (125 AD), is now regarded as the least authentic because of its exaggerated Christological and Gnostic tendencies. Bultmann considers the Gospel of John a Tendenz Roman (i.e., tendentious literature).

As for the gospels of Matthew and Luke, written shortly after Mark’s (c. 80-85 AD), it is widely agreed upon that both drew on Mark for their plots.

Regarding the virtually identical instructional material in Matthew and Luke that is not in Mark, scholars have assumed that the authors of both similar gospels drew upon a common source, logia, labeled ‘Q’ (from the German word Quelle meaning "source"). Q is said to comprise written or oral sayings of Jesus that might have been in circulation around the time of the composition of the Synoptic Gospels (i.e., those of Matthew, Mark, and Luke).

This assumption in its most basic form is called the Two Sources Theory. It has gained considerable support with the emergence of the Gospel of Thomas (Nag Hammadi Codex, discovered in Egypt, 1945), which indeed turned out to be a Gospel of Jesus' sayings-the existence of the genre of a gospel of sayings thus being demonstrated.

None of the Gospels were written in Israel. All of them reflect the understanding of the evolving Christian communities in the various geographical locations they represent.

Hence at the heart of the argument is the idea that the Gospel stories that we have all known, loved, eagerly recited and reposed our faith in- from the manger in Bethlehem to the crucifixion at Golgotha and beyond, to the resurrection and ascent to heaven- rather than representing the Jesus of history are actually proclamations of the Jesus of faith: What Christian communities outside Israel had come to believe about Jesus after 70 AD.

Along these lines, it is quite certain that neither Jesus nor his disciples had any idea of him being the awaited Messiah, the Christ, God incarnate, the second person of the Trinity, or the savior bringing mankind salvation through his self-sacrifice at Calvary.

Even the Last Supper- first recorded in Paul’s letters ("For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night when he was betrayed, took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me...’" (1 Corinthians 11:23-27)-even this might very well not be what those who actually physically associated with Jesus received (i.e., Peter, John and the rest of his disciples. John Dominic Crossan says the Didache, a second century document of the Jewish-Christian community–discovered in 1873 by Philotheos Bryennios–says nothing about such an event. In other words, the immediate followers of Jesus were not Christians. Nor was Jesus one.

With much of Christianity’s most essential theological concepts being called into question- Soteriology (Jesus as the suffering savior) as much as Christology (Jesus as the divine second person of the Trinity)- Christianity is facing a major doctrinal crisis.

And, oddly enough, an incredible opportunity for revival...

Provided it could free itself from its superficial theological constructs that since the days of Paul have been superimposed and grafted onto the simple and perfect teachings of the Jesus of history.

Christianity has yet to discover the transcendental dimensions of God consciousness (or Krishna consciousness) possessed by Jesus, its founder, who declared: "The kingdom of God does not come with your careful observation, nor will people say, ‘It is here,’ or ‘It is there.’ The kingdom of God is within you" (Luke 17:21).

yo mam pasyati sarvatra
sarvam ca mayi pasyati
tasyaham na pranasyami
sa ca me na pranasyati

"For one who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me, I am never lost, nor is he ever lost to Me" (Bhagavad-gita 6.30).

Christianity has not begun its transcendental task.

Bill, Streamwood, IL   October 12th, 2007 10:12 am ET

Coulter is playing the conservatives like the trolls they are. She has a new book out and needs some publicity. Any marketing schmuck knows that it doesn't matter if it is good or bad publicity.

Conservatives will flock to stores to buy her book and will agree with her venom.

Coulter will laugh her way to the bank.

This scenario will be repeated in six month or so ... and six month after that. When will the news outlets realize that Ann Coulter is just not relevant, except to lazy reporters?

Kent Minneapolis, MN   October 12th, 2007 10:12 am ET

If and when Ann Coulter becomes pregnant, we will know that the anti-christ has arrived. Her party is anything but tolerant.

Dennis Paul, Cleveland, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 10:11 am ET

Let me see ... Don Imus got fired for his racial comments but Ann Coulter walks off without consequences because she said "No offense." What is wrong with this picture?

Ann Coulter is a bigoted, close minded dangerous person. While she is certainly entitled to her political and religous beliefs (as archaic and unintelligent as they may be) but I can't believe a national television network would continue to permit her to spew her venom and ignorance on a public forum without any repercussions.

Melissa T., Springfield, MO   October 12th, 2007 10:11 am ET

I cannot believe that such an educated woman could be so close-minded. She’s an attention-craving moron who says anything to get in the headlines.

Coulter is the perfect example of a fundamentalist Christian (and far right-winger) who believes that her ideology is supreme. I’m not calling her a terrorist, but Islamic fundamentalists have the same idea of religious superiority. Muslims believe that Islam is a continuation of the Jewish and Christian religions (just as Coulter stated that Christianity is a continuation of Judaism). So the question I pose to Coulter is this: If Christians have the right to call themselves “perfected Jews,” should Muslims have the right to call Islam the world’s supreme religion, in essence, “perfected Christians?”

That being said, Coulter will never stop saying things that offend people. This is her nature. Her cruel personality and her career thrive from it. She will always be around to say something shocking and controversial – we’re just going to have to deal with it.

Mighty Mojo, Frenchtown NJ   October 12th, 2007 10:11 am ET

Thank God for Ann Coulter, I wonder if her remarks were scripted by the Democratic National Comittee. Keep up the good work, Annie. The more you say the more likely we will take all three branches in the coming election. Could you go work for Giuliani, please? This red cat wants to give you all the rope you desire.

Christina, Pittsburgh, PA   October 12th, 2007 10:10 am ET

To: Brenda
From: Christina

Here's the bottom line: When someone asks you a fairly direct question, ("It would be better if we were all Christian?") it is hard to respond with a "careless yeah."

I will say this: High fives for Brenda and anyone else who could sift through the unintelligible muck that came from Ms. Coulter's mouth. I had to read this article twice before I realized she was "trying" to engage in some sort of dialogue about her "beliefs"

The bottom, BOTTOM line: Ann Coulter is inarticulate and arrogant .

billy   October 12th, 2007 10:09 am ET

"Only, unlike many of today's celebrities who like to shock and get attention, she leaves her panties on."

Apparently, you've never worked with her...

LDV, Connecticut   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

I personally find Ms. Coulter to be as inconsequential as Paris Hilton. If you exchanged them, I'm not sure I could tell the difference. Do we really need to hear any more from either one of them?

And when will the Conservative Right come to the realization that their ideas and beliefs are not everyones, and it is insulting and preposterous to hear them refer to themselves as perfect. There isn't any adjective that could be further from the truth in describing this group of people, their beliefs and their political actions. Surely the last six years have proven that!

Ann Coulter is merely inflamatory and self-serving in her actions and comments. As I said, she has a lot in common with Paris!

Ian Campbell, Chaska, MN   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

She reminds me of my mom. if anything i have isn't "appropriate" it gets burned.

Katherine Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

Can we please send her to Iraq?

Maureen, Jackson, NJ   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

The Jews scream anti-semetic whenever someone says something negative about them regardless of whether it's true or not. The blacks scream racism whether it's the truth or not. It's an attempt to create only a positive image of them. If you got all the Christians to honestly speak their minds without being accused like she is most would tell you they agree with her.

Jim O'Donnell, Denver CO   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

There is something not quite right with Ann Coulter. I wonder what filled her with so much venom.
There is also something wrong with continually giving her access to microphone, we know she is going to be offensive.
I am a liberal but I don't believe her words are condoned by most conservatives. If I were them I would be embarrassed.

Steve, Cream Ridge NJ   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

I am Jewish, but I am not insulted or offended by this kind of crap. This is a reflection on the person who said it, and right now Ann Coulter looks pretty foolish and stupid. The bigger problem I have is with the Religious Right and those of that ilk becoming more and more an integral part of the Republican Party in the USA. I think it's not only dangerous for the majority of us who do not believe in their specific brand of faith, it also goes completely against the separation of church and state, one of the basic principles upon which our great country was founded.

Dixon, Columbus, Oh   October 12th, 2007 10:08 am ET

Look hear...the Jewish people are going to come under allot more attention from this point forward as we closer to the return of Jesus Christ. The debates that will take place from this point forward will unfortunately hurt, physically and emotionally. There will be a separation, either you believe or you don't and right now we have great number of people on both sides of the fence. Yes the Jewish people are still looking for their savior, and won't believe that Jesus Christ is the answer, and Christians believe he has came, died, rose from the dead, ascension to GOD and will return. And some point in the near future someone will have to be right or wrong. You better be 100% sure about that decision, because there will be a price to pay.

Tom, Austin, Tx.   October 12th, 2007 10:07 am ET

People were happy in 2004? One of the most divisive points in modern history...continued. She lives on her own planet that has nothing to do with other peoples reality.

She looks like she needs to eat some cheeseburgers.

MF, Midlothian TX   October 12th, 2007 10:07 am ET

Ann is just stating known doctrinal fact. It's Deutsch who is showing his lack of education. His pretense of offense reveals his agenda which is that we should all accept a general malaise of tolerance rather than an individual pursuit of truth. Coulter is not forcing her belief on anyone, she's merely stating it, which, I believe is her right.

By the way, Jewish theology has the rest of us going to hell as well. Oh yeah and Islamic doctrine has us all going to hell too.

Beleive whatever you want....just make sure you are trusting in the truth!

Andrew, Chicopee MA   October 12th, 2007 10:07 am ET

You cannot just take clips and then butcher what anyone says. Show the entire quote and let the public decide if she meant to be damaging.

Geoffrey Cantor, NJ   October 12th, 2007 10:07 am ET

This proves that education does not necessarily mean intelligent. Ignorance comes in many forms.

Her understanding of Judaism is obviously limited to preconceptions. Comments such as "You have to obey laws"..."Christians believe the Old Testament. You don't believe our testament." show a complete lack of the historical context of these documents.

Of more concern to me is the fact that religion is at the forefront of our political landscape. The christian right sets agendas on topics that are not their province.

The entire notion of separation of church and state, a concept upon which our country was founded, is being eroded by religious special interests.

When a pundits like Coulter espouse this position, it further muddies the waters precisely because she is seen as a bright, well-educated, independent thinker.

It shows that all she says and does is said and done through the gauze of her religious beliefs, and those beliefs are extreme.

Eugene, Thomasville, Ga.   October 12th, 2007 10:07 am ET

For those who ask why the news media gives Coulter so much airtime/coverage, just look at the number and the tone of responses here. It's all marketing folks. And we're all buying her "product" every time we get outraged and post a response. Oh, she's smart alright. And the news media knows that she's a guaranteed payoff. She generates interest, doesn't matter whether it's positive or negative. It sells advertising. Frankly, we should all be ashamed for falling prey to such a blatant scam.

Chris, Boise ID   October 12th, 2007 10:06 am ET

And the Elite go marching on! The Republican Convention of '04? So the US would be better if we are all white, upper middle class (or wealthier), Christian and spoke with a condesending tone about minority races and religions? I am sure that is why we have the Constitution (sarcasim). I am sure the convention was nice and happy that is what happens when everyone in the room has the same ideas. That is not the US! Anyone notice a pattern, O'Riely's commentary on Blacks, Coulter's on Jews?

Jesse, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 10:06 am ET

To those who think Ann should be too smart for such antics, remember: Dan Quayle passed the New York bar. To her, a "perfect Jew" must abide by Deuteronomy 13:7-11, which requires that a parent kill his child should they doubt the Lord (try that one in court). What about Deuteronomy 13:1, "Whatever I am now commanding you, you must keep and observe, adding nothing, taking nothing away." It provides no caveat that such rules are nullified if a convicted criminal 1500 years later be regarded as savior. It doesn't mention fulfillment of the law as Jesus does in Matthew 5:18, "...one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled." We should take the quote from God Himself or disregard it all as a relic of a bygone era, which is all Coulter (who has not read or understood her Holy Book) is. She's the best argument conservatives have against women's rights.

Mike, Valparaiso Indiana   October 12th, 2007 10:06 am ET

I can't believe that in this day and age people on both sides can't accept each other for their differences. To make statements about another's religion that insinuate that they are wrong in their belief and should be "perfected" is a horrible approach if conversion is your mission. How would Christians react if the conversation were reversed, I am sure they would be just as offended, since we are taught all others are wrong. Ms. Coulter is clearly insecure and intolerant to all others feelings and beliefs, but most of us know this. It is this country's sick fascination with "train wrecks" that keep people like her in the public eye. Unfortunately the ignorant masses believe this woman to be a role model and a person of character, which makes me worried that impressionable people defend such a clear example of what Americans DO NOT stand for since America was established.

MJB Surprise, Ariz   October 12th, 2007 10:05 am ET

People, people, people! If your a true christian, turn the other cheek and move on.

Nice Jewish Girl, NJ   October 12th, 2007 10:05 am ET

When will the non-Jewish world understand that Jews don't give a -- about Jesus. They don't have any interest in the afterlife. They don't like proselitizing. They care about life here on earth; they are GENEROUS – with their hearts, time, spirit, and yes, even money. They are peaceful people who want to practice THEIR religion, in peace, without their lives being threatened. JEWS forgive themselves, and each other, EVERY YEAR. They don't need to pray to God in silence to forgive their sins, they are accountable for their sins here and now. I'm tired of Christians, and other religions, thinking Jews are so threatening, and being Jewish is wrong. There are so few of us, we just want to be accepted for who we are.

marsha, omaha nebraska   October 12th, 2007 10:05 am ET

my political affiliation aside, as a jew i can tell you that pigs are not kosher and i think this woman is a pig dressed in a mini skirt. that said, she will continue to fatten herself up by wallowing in crap – becasue so many people actually believe her. today she is a best selling author – one day, and that day can not come soon enough, she will just be another pound of bacon in the freezer section of a local safeway market. oh wait, it was another little piggy that went to market. THIS LITTLE PIGGY IS GOING STRAIGHT TO HELL.

Frank, Cincinnati Ohio   October 12th, 2007 10:05 am ET

Coulter Logic:

So, if like, Jews believe the Old Testament and Christians believe the Old and New Testamnet and Muslims believe the Old Testament, New Testament and the Koran... are Muslims perfect Christians???

Shar, NY   October 12th, 2007 10:04 am ET

Michelle of NY,NY.

That were very well said and very well written.

This from an agnostic.

Thanks.

Susan D., London Ohio   October 12th, 2007 10:04 am ET

Ann Coulter is a modern day Nazi, I mean old school, nobody is "perfect" if they are not a white, Christain. She is an embarrassment to women who care about politics and policy, and our troubled Nation. Somebody grab her in the pants, because I really think she is a white, male, patriarcial pig!

Steve, Seattle WA   October 12th, 2007 10:04 am ET

Thanks and applause to Bob in Ohio...you sum her up very nicely!

Brad San Diego, CA   October 12th, 2007 10:03 am ET

Sure Coulters an idiot that's her job, to keep herself in the headlines as much as possible. The world would be better if the press would just stop talking to these people.

Sean, Industry PA   October 12th, 2007 10:03 am ET

WOW Ann Chose her words badly!

To hope every human being on earth accepts Jesus Christ into their hearts and will go to heaven is a very Christian hope. To have a firm belief that if everyone made the personal choice to believe in Jesus Christ, that the world would be a better place is not even wrong.

To choose the words "No, we think — we just want Jews to be perfected, as they say." is an incredibly insensitive way to try to express such feelings.

DJ Gaithersburg, MD   October 12th, 2007 10:03 am ET

Oh grow up – stop looking to be offend everytime someone hiccups. Christians believe they are prefected Jews, Jews are waiting for the savior, Muslims believe Mohammad was a prophet....Great we all believe what we want – free thought, free speech...Novel concept.

Josh Mesinger, Boulder, CO   October 12th, 2007 10:02 am ET

The world should boycott such ridiculous closed minded people. She should never get another TV interview or space for another column again. The world is not tolerant of intolerance.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 10:01 am ET

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J Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 10:00 am ET

I'm no talmudic scholar myself, but the fact is that Judaism is a monotheistic religion, and christianity is not.

A classic example of ignorance. Christianity is monotheistic. Father, Son, and Spirit are one God. This is the basic principle of the Holy Trinity and the backbone of Catholicism, Christ's Church placed in the hands of Peter.

These statements aren't antisemetic at all. She says that she wishes Jews embraced Christ, that Christian laws are more concurrent with God's, and that Christ's teachings reestablished which laws were important.

Any Christian really can't argue with these statements, they are quite true. Catholicism thinks and often expresses that other sects of Christianity are incomplete. These are pretty standard beliefs. Nowhere in here does she say "wipe them off the planet" or that they are "taking advantage of the economy." None of these comments are antisemetic. They are, in fact, the faith.

KLM GA.   October 12th, 2007 10:00 am ET

AMAZING THAT FOX NEWS IS NOT REPORTING ANYTHING REGARDING HER COMMENTS. MAYBE THEY BELIEVE JEWS NEED TO BE PERFECTED TOO, ALTHOUGH THEY ARE ALREADY GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE.

Keith, Charlotte, North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 10:00 am ET

Ok, so the obvious and easy discussion centers on her bigotry and flare for controversy. What never gets discussed is the fact that the whole idea of religion is a joke to begin with! Didn't we give up our invisible friends after childhood? Oh, I'm sorry, do you really believe we have it right and the Greek's, Roman's, Inca's (etc...) had it wrong? I wish I could see what society will be worshiping (or not) in 1,000 years. Most likely an image of Bill Gates. Sorry folks, religion causes more strife than its worth. And aside from filling in the answer to the eternal question of how did the big bang actually start, the big "guy" has no place in modern, educated society. If we start to place our faith in our fellow man, perhaps the racism and contrived differences would end. Then maybe wars would just be about money & oil instead of religion! :) (have fun with this post everyone).

Heather White, Chaska, Minnesota   October 12th, 2007 10:00 am ET

Ann Coulter gives Christians a bad name. No one can seriously say that people of the Jewish faith need to be perfected. That is anti-semetic and bigotist. She deserves to be hanged and burned at the stake.
I personally am a Christian and I find her untolorable and idiotic. God says he accepts everyone no matter what, That includes Jewish people. Judism is the basis of Christianity, she cannot deny that, being a 'good Christian' she must know that.

Jeanine, Charleston, WV   October 12th, 2007 10:00 am ET

I think Ann Coulter acts and sounds like an idiot. I cannot believe that people buy her books or that networks allow her to be on their programs.

Josh, Raleigh, North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 9:59 am ET

Anti-Semetic?? Please. She's a foolish woman that didn't think out what she was trying to say before she went on the air. Whenever ANYONE shoots from the hip like that on TV, they always end up looking stupid. This also goes to show that if you upset someone of a different race for any reason it seems, you are a racist...or in this case an anti-semite. That's just rediculous. When will people in this country just learn to get over things and move on instead of throwing a fit every time something they don't like happens?? I've been insulted, I've been offended in my life, but you don't see me getting news stories about me. My parents are italian, and I've had many people throw racial slurs for Italians at me. You know what I do when that happens? I don't call the ACLU, I don't call Al Sharpton or Jesse Jackson (they wouoldn't back up someone as pale as me, but I digress), I don't call the local news station to tell them about the horrible injustice I have suffered at the hands of an ignorant racist, I just WALK AWAY. I know it's hard, people are rude, mean, stupid, ignorant, and wrong sometimes, but you don't make it any better when you just go around telling everyone what this evil person did. "This person is a racist!!" What good does that do? It wastes the time of the news organizations, and it does nothing but foster more negative feelings towards others. I can bet you Jews in America today are not fans of Ann Coulter. So what has this whole event done? It has only fostered more hate and loathing between people. As soon as people realize that publicizing these events where people think they have been victims of racism don't actually solve any problems, then we might be able to do something about it. Also, Donny Deutch didn't do anything about her comments, he just said there and questioned her. Want to show you're upset? Ask her to leave, walk off set, refuse to speak to her. Dont' just run and tattle to the news so that they can tell everyone too. DO SOMETHING. Everyone in this country wants to blame others for their problems and wants someone else to fix what they don't like. No one wants to do anything for themselves or fix their own problems. ARGH!!! Just grow up people. If someone offends you, walk away from them knowing you're smarter than they are because you don't have to talk to others in an offensive way. that's all. Live the rest of your life knowing you are better than that person that wanted to insult you. don't sue, don't try to get them fired, just walk away knowing that you are not a fool like them.

Rudy, Miami, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:59 am ET

zzzzzzzz Who cares what this moron thinks or writes. Maybe she needs to find a man so she is not always so frustrated. Then again what man could stand her for any length of time.

Missy, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 9:59 am ET

"I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ." -Gandhi

Aaron T., Memphis, TN   October 12th, 2007 9:59 am ET

If anything, the problem is Christianity. It preaches hatred and promotes misconceptions. It leads us to wars that should never be fought. It has turned many educated people into small minded bigots. Ann Coulter is the perfect example of this.

Nicholas Zumbulyadis, Rochester, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:59 am ET

What do Coulter and Clinton have in common? Both are only interested in furthering their own personal, pecuniary interests. We conservatives are smart, never considered Ann as a serious spokesperson for our political cause. The gullible liberals still believe Senator Clinton is on their side and truly defends their causes.

Nick
(an atheist conservative)

Jeff, Beverly Hills, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 9:58 am ET

Sounds a little like something Hitler would say...

Marty Henderson, Chaska, MN   October 12th, 2007 9:58 am ET

I believe that a christian world is a world ruled by conformity. I think that Ann Coulter brings Christians a bad name. It's playing into their exact stereotype that they will "convert you". Christianity seems to be one of the most... discrediting. What people don't ever seem to understand is that you might feel secure in your beliefs, and someone else feels secure in theirs. Do them a favor, let them be. Their religion matters, no matter what yours is.

Just because I'm 15 doesn't mean I can't carry a decent point.

Bored   October 12th, 2007 9:58 am ET

Oh look, the little, irrelevant lap dog is yiping for attention again.

Jason, Seattle   October 12th, 2007 9:58 am ET

I've seen clips of this lady over the years and have read her views from time to time. Though she is educated and is intelligent, one thing is clear: she lacks empathy and is not rational; this latest comments seems almost delusional. It's sensationalism of the media that puts her in a position of "authority" on anything. I feel sorry for her because the best thing to do right now is ignore her... which is sad as she lacks empathy which means she must lack some love somewhere. Please consider her comments as childish until she grows up. We don't punish children when they've drawn false conclusions on the world, nor do we take their conclusions seriously. Sorry Ann, but I'm afraid you are like a child making a silly comment.

James, Cola town, SC   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

Wow...Most of you are really ignorant to the true meaning of one of the worlds leading religions. I'm a Christ follower or Christian and I think it would be stupid of me to be a Christian and think other religions are correct. It doesn't make sense to do that. Of course I think the world would be a better place if everyone was a Christian...that is why Jesus told us to go make disciples of all nations.....It was his plan from the beginning. As far as Anne singling out the Jewish religion...She was answering a question about her beliefs and the beliefs of her religion as she understands them. Her comments have been taken out of context and a liberal media is stirring the pot. Another example of how Christianity is the becoming one of the most persecuted groups of people in the world. Wow..The bible talks about that also. It's only going to get worse. God Bless

H OP KS   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

Islam is perfected Christianity and Jewdism. Why don't you all join the final perfected religion. Ann, why waist your time on a halfway house idealogy, become a Muslim and you will then really be saved

Isn't that what these religions are all about? Jews think they are it, Them comes Christians and then Muslims! Who is right?

Chris, Belleville IL   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

When I think of Ann Coulter, "Christian" isn't the first c-word that comes to mind...

tom, columbia, md   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

First, is Ann Coulter a guy dressing up and acting like a female? that adam's apple is quite freaky.

Second, I'm Catholic. I don't feel superior to anyone or perfect to anyone, especially a whole religion. If (what ever Ann Coulter really is) Ann wants to represent the Republican race and they are going to allow it, then great. But don't lump me or any other Christian who don't associate with her nonsense into that same group.

Nickie Berwick, Louisiana   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

Why would anyone even give credence to this moronic babble? These are merely the ramblings of a publicity seeking, political pole dancer.

Keith O'Brien, St. John's, NL Canada   October 12th, 2007 9:57 am ET

Is anyone surprised? As Canadian, I simply shake my head and chuckle to myself as yet another media puts her footh solidly down her throat. So hugely stupid and arrogant. Coulter is the same as Imus and Limbaugh. Hugely popular, and elevated to almost cult status by Americans, and particularly the mainstream media, until they say something so shocking.

It baffles me how she gets the airtime to say the things she says. Not only is she arrogant but painfully stupid and void of any logical arguments.

Looks good on you Ann. Can't wait to see how you backpeddle your way out of this one. I think you owe an apology to all people of Jewish descent. I don't think they are holding their breath however.

joseph, austin, tx   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

Everyone shut up she was joking, even if she wasnt mr. goldstein she sure doesnt deserve to have her assets frozen, go cry to your mom, she'll make it all better. why is it that islamic extremists can say they want an islamic world and libs dont bat an eye, but the big bad christian lady says it and now its a problem. so much for being able to have an opinion. its to easy to offend people these days, its like your not cool unless you're offended by something. this isnt even news, congrats cnn.

Kim, Ontario, Canada   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

I heard this lady trashing Canadians before and now this? Its amazing that those things come out of her mouth.

Ann Cword, Anywhere, Iowa   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

Considering that all this talk is based on FAITH and not FACT, I'm celebrating the landing as Roswell this holiday season.

Oh, and my faith tells me that Coulter is the devil, if you squint your eyes you can see $$$ tattooed on her ass, I mean face.

David Weigle, Richmond, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

I would be very interested to see how often Ms. Coulter and her other conservative pundits actually attend a church service or read the Bible on a regular basis.

Nick S., St. Paul, MN   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

You do everyone a disservice by putting Ann Coulter on the "Political Ticker" blog. She is neither a public official nor an opinion leader. Even politicians don't deserve to be included in a group with her.

Kelly ,Arkansas   October 12th, 2007 9:56 am ET

This is just insulting to everyone. I respect her freedom pf speach but she must remember that she does not live alone in this world, if you cannot say something constructive you might as well dont say anything at all.

L Middleton, Miami Beach, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

I am constantly dismayed at how angry and mean-spirited our right-wing political and social commentators have become the last 10 years. There sems to be no tolerance for opposing viewpoints or any understanding that people might be offended or hurt by their comments. Think back to Rush Limbaugh's attack on Michael J Fox (e.g. "he's faking his Parkinson's symptoms"); the constant gay-bashing by the religious right; questioning soldiers' patriotism when they criticize the President's policies; Coulter going after 9/11 widows ("harpies" as she calls them) and even Mitch McConnell's office attacking a 12-year old accident victim in the SCHIP debate. It's really sad they have brought political discourse to ad hominem attacks instead of actually dicussing the issues in a civil way.

Ed Sommers Springfield, MO   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

Here we have yet another illustration of how religion can be used to divide people from each other. "My fantasy is better than your fantasy...and you'll burn in hell unless on sign on a become a member of my fantasy team". Total BS. Always was, always will be. Ann Coulter sells books but she is a heartless lowlife - in my constitutionally protected opinion.

Laura, Mobile, Alabama   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

It really disgusts me that Ann Coulter would use the phrase “all Christians”. I am a Christian, and I would be shocked if Ann Coulter and I had any of the same views. She is a sexist (against women), racist hate perpetuator. Quite honestly, I would not be surprised to one day hear she is really a Democrat because all her hate speech makes people want to do is turn away from her party.

We live in a free Country with free speech. It is our responsibility to take a stand against such hate.

Nick, Cedar Rapids, IA   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

Guess I'm really out of the loop. When was Coutler annointed to speak for all Christians?

Kathryn, Takoma Park, MD   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

Ann Coulter makes Dr. Laura seem like John Lennon.

Jennifer, Washington DC   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

EXCUSE ME CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOW CAN YOU ALLOW SUCH TRASH ON YOUR COMMENTARY PAGES? The words cu*t and nappy headed hoe ARE NOT words I expect to read on your website.

If you have "reviewed these comments and deemed them appropriate for posting", then I don't need to be reading your trash news.

Henry, NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:55 am ET

John C writes about Christians: "For a full measure of horror, they even claim that one of their ceremonies is cannibalism!" Yes, that may seem bizarre to the uneducated but would seem to be in lock-step with the celebration of infantcide (the angel of death passing over taking the children of the non-believers). Maybe the Christians and Jews have more in common than we thought.

Also, Suzanne that "dumb blonde" comment was offensive and frankly, did you take a look at the picture? It was obviously a dye-job and not a very good one at that.

Mauricio Poplicher, Caracas, Venezuela   October 12th, 2007 9:53 am ET

Her books are great but......she is antisemite.

Barnes&Noble   October 12th, 2007 9:53 am ET

Wow! 279 posts the first day...
Congradulations Ann.

Denise, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:53 am ET

I personally hate Ann Coulter and all she stands for, but I have to say that I could find little offense in what she said to Deutsch – although the way she presented her argument could have been put forth in a more sensitive manner. However, the fact is that Christianity is based on – among other things – the belief that one can only receive salvation through faith in God and Jesus. Unfortunately, this serves to say that the Jews have it all wrong because they do not believe that Jesus is the son of God and the Savior of all. Ms. Coulter was merely stating one of the basic beliefs of Christianity. Am I defending her? Not really – I personally don't think we'd all be better off if everyone were Christian. But what she said is the truth about Christianity as it is reflected in the Bible – whether people like it or not – and I cannot fault her for that.

Lee in Dallas, TX   October 12th, 2007 9:52 am ET

So much for free speech in America. I guess you can only speak your mind if it's consistent with a liberal's (tolerant) view point. Boy is that a double standard.

Ted, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 9:52 am ET

Why do people continue to value anything she says. She is irrelevent.

Fred, Ottawa, Ontario   October 12th, 2007 9:52 am ET

Being educated does not in any way denote intelligence and Ms. Coulter is an example of this fact. Christianity, like most religions, is not about tolerance, it's about control, which Ms. Coulter practices without regret. It's a shame Don Imus wasn't given the same slack as her. So many Americans thrive on bandwagon tolerance and this utter waste of DNA knows it. No matter how the bible thumpers spin it, what she said was actually the opposite of what Jesus supposedly preached. Well, that's religion for ya. I prefer free will and reality.

Tom, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 9:52 am ET

Ann Coutler is deficient and has lost any credibility which she had. It's hilarious how some conservatives believe any & everything that pours out of the whole in her face.

Frank, Tallahasse, Fl.   October 12th, 2007 9:52 am ET

Well, there must be a book coming out. I mean, come on....doesn't she do this every time she has a new book? She says something controversial and rakes in the $$$ as a result of the exposure. While I do not care for Ann Coulter or her politics, one can't argue with the effectiveness and ultimate success of her tactics. Are they slimey and underhanded? Sure they are. Are they meant to do nothing more than whip the public into a frenzy? Of course. If people would stop reacting to her and just ignore her blatant marketing ploy, she would probably eventually just go away. She banks on the reaction she's getting folks. Anyone with a toddler understands this behavior. If you cater to it, you're stuck with it.

Raymond, Colorado Springs, CO   October 12th, 2007 9:51 am ET

How about we just get rid of Christianity instead?

"Still waiting for a perfected Coulter", Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:51 am ET

Will the media please stop spending time with this woman? For goodness sakes...what an idiot!

John, Wake Forest NC   October 12th, 2007 9:50 am ET

Sure. Perfect the Jews into Christianity. In the Muslim world that same perfection would be conversion to Islam. Missionary activity is exactly as Coulter: offend people by telling them their system is wrong. Coulter stereotypes conservatives of all faiths, who would force their beliefs on the world. That's why the world is at war. Her mouth ought to be convicted of hate crimes.

Sean Patrick - Kalamazoo, MI   October 12th, 2007 9:50 am ET

"However – let the liberals commence attacking her."

Yeah, and I'm sure if a Democrat like Clinton or Obama uttered these blockheaded remarks, the Coultergeist would rush to their defense rahter than just pile on...

Michael, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 9:50 am ET

Well she has an opinion and if someone wants to give her a venue to express those opinions then that is their business. No one said you have to agree with it or even listen to it.
Deutsch should come up with a better argument as to why she is wrong but other than that I don't see anything wrong with what Ann Coulter said.

MK, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:50 am ET

Adding to JCR's comments. Christians also broke THE primary covenant with God by refuting circumcision !
Also, Ann forgets that the Muslims think THEY are the perfection of both Jews and Christians, and they .believe both should convert to Islam for salvation. Judaism is the only one of the three major Western religions that isn't evangelical- particluarly at the point of a sword- and assumes that ALL good people, regardless of religion, will go to "heaven" (and let's not get into THAT discussion).

Oscar Phillips, Greensboro, NC   October 12th, 2007 9:50 am ET

America would be a better place if none of us were Ann Coulter.

A Jew in TX   October 12th, 2007 9:49 am ET

First off, Judaism does not teach that Jesus was a prophet – in fact he's not even mentioned.

Second, are you kidding me? I have lived all around the world, and moved from NY to TX and have yet to meet 1 person who lived by the Old Testament – read Leviticus some time moron – if you did 'follow the laws' as a Christian or Jew you would stone your wife for wearing a cotton-poly blend shirt and be able to sell your daughter into slavery...

Lastly, lets me honest, Ann Coulter is the political equivalent of Howard Stern, just not as intelligent...

Sarah, Andover MA   October 12th, 2007 9:49 am ET

Ah yes, Ann Coulter, the epitome of a good, devout, perfected Christian. I bet she donates her entire pay to charity, I bet she devotes her whole day to helping to end the suffering of those less fortunate. I bet Jesus in heaven, who so kindly died for our sins, is looking down at Ann Coulter and thinking "what a gem".

K.L. Watson, Virginia   October 12th, 2007 9:49 am ET

Ok....Now that I've had time to digest this and let my blood pressure go down all I have to say is this.
I'm a Chrsitian, more to the point I'm a Presbyterian. I'm very proud of that fact...HOWEVER I in no way shape or form think that just cause I'm a Christian that I'm "fast tracked" or "perfected" or in any way better than someone that's not a Christian.
I also know that there are sinners in the world that are "Christians" and I'll bet you a dollar to a doughnut that God isn't standing at the gates saying "Yeah come on in, just cause you're Christian." It's not what you believe it's how you condute yourself in life that get's you a ticket to heaven or hell.

Mark Ramsey MD Fort Lauderdale FL   October 12th, 2007 9:48 am ET

This is not a joke. She is being serious about what she really believes. That is evident from so many on this post who agree, and know exactly what she's talking about. This is republican America. They want our society "perfected"- white, christian, and straight. They want the bible passed as law through our legislature, written into our constitution. You may agree or disagree, but DO NOT THINK FOR ONE MINUTE SHE IS JOKING. SHE IS DEAD SERIOUS.

Jim Henzi,Lee's Summit,MO   October 12th, 2007 9:47 am ET

I don't know. I was taught that Christians were supposed to be tolerant and loving. Isn't that Jesus said?

Well, maybe we should pray to God to protect us from his son's followers.

jeremiah, columbus, ga   October 12th, 2007 9:47 am ET

this woman is an embarrassment to the human race.

Andrew, Dallas   October 12th, 2007 9:47 am ET

Ann Coulter should no longer be allowed on television. Although what she may have said might be correct about Christians being "perfected Jews," her comments were completely out of line. I thought that in this country we had a freedom of religion? Why should we all be one religion? This only proves how intolerant, insensitive, and closed minded Ann Coulter truly is. I hope for the sake of our country that she is not allowed to communicate with children. The last thing this country needs is Ann Coulter preaching anti-semitism to children and others. For everyone's well being, please never put Ann Coulter on television.

Jeremy, Phoenix AZ   October 12th, 2007 9:46 am ET

I kinda felt like she was making stuff up as she went.
I myself am a christian, but a perfected christian / jew im far from it. Its comments like this that give christianity a bad name

Cris Craft (Virginia)   October 12th, 2007 9:46 am ET

Way to go Ann, you go girl! Jesus Christ is the only way!!!

Steve Lit Charlotte NC   October 12th, 2007 9:46 am ET

Ann Coulter's remarks regarding Jews being perfected is very scary. It reminds me of comments made in Nazi Germany in the 30s about the German people being the Aryan race and all others being inferior. A totally Christian USA made up of Ann Coulter clones would make even Jesus Christ think twice about his kingdom on earth.

Cory, Las Vegas, NV   October 12th, 2007 9:46 am ET

What an idiot, who is this woman? And why is anyone with half a brain listening to her? Wow, it just goes to show you that blonds are stupid. I believe the world would be a much better place if only there were no dumb blonds in it. That's my fast track program...

Patrick in Homestead, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:45 am ET

What I believe does not mean a thing to anyone but the God I believe in, and myself. I will not tell you she is right or wrong. But the ironic beauty coming from the events of the Ann Coulter/media circus is the freedom of her to do what she does, and the media to inflate it...... Please, no one here lose sight of that fact. And we must protect her right to do that.

Woodie, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 9:45 am ET

This stupid woman is a joke. I can't believe she is allowed to speak into a microphone. Please make her go away. She represents everything that is wrong with the conservatives and Republicans. She is a fat American tourist on the political scene whose swollen tongue never yields anything useful or factual.

Erin, Oxford OH   October 12th, 2007 9:45 am ET

As a Jew and a liberal, I do not agree with anything Ann Coulter says. However, some of the comments I've read are completely unnecessary. Wishing her harm in anyway is as shameful as the ignorant, bigoted things she says.

Peter, Houston   October 12th, 2007 9:45 am ET

That's the Christian faith. It believes people should convert and have eternal life through Christ. If Deutsch respected Christianity, he'd know that Christians want Jews to convert so that Jews can have what we have and not to get rid of Jews. Keep the people, change the beliefs. As Christians, we're just not supposed to say it anymore

Bill, Fairfax, Va   October 12th, 2007 9:45 am ET

As bizarre as Ann Coulter is, she didn't say anything "intolerant", or anti-semitic for that matter. She's blunt, and she has a very sarcastic wit. Get over it.

Tony, Levittown PA   October 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

Wasn't their another figure in history that thought of the world without the Jewish religion. I think he was dictated Germany for sometime.....Dosn't this sound familiar?

CK, Buffalo, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

On behalf of Christians all over the world I would like to apologize to those who follow Judaism for the remarks that came out of Ann Coulters mouth!

Please believe me when I say that her opinions are not shared by all Christians.

J.H. Ayres St. Louis, Mo.   October 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

every time a christian (person who believes in Jesus Christ as their personal savior speaks) attacks come from far and wide. My son in law is a Jew and he professes to having to be born again by the blood of Jesus Christ. He is still a Jew and always will be but believes in the fulfillment of the old testament in the new testament of the Bible. Wake up people,the greatest book ever written, the words of Jesus himself says that Unless you believe in your heart, and confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of God you won`t be saved from the perilous times ahead of us.

Howard Goldberg, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

Why anyone gives this person any space to air her vile views is beyond me!

WB, MI   October 12th, 2007 9:44 am ET

I think she is just using it as a media tool to get more gigs. Apparently it is working!

-Scott

Z, St. Louis   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

Even beyond the "perfected Jew" comment. The very notion that this country should be "all christian" is insulting! This person that wraps themselves in a flag and beats people over the head with a bible is the epitome of everything that us unAmerican. Intolorant,racist, bigoted
and hate filled are only a few words
to describe this rant. The legal right to say these things is
obvious. But social pressure should
come down to condemn it.

Debating the minutia of the religious dogma in these arguments in an attempt to defend this is absurd. Most of the
worst crimes against humanity have been perptraited by those with a
holy book in one hand to justify it, and a weapon in the other to carry it out.

Rhoda Dobrovich, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

This conservative freek of nature who obviously escaped from a mental ward, doesn't realize how magnificent this NATION would be WITHOUT HER. Can the drag queen be sent to Siberia, never to be seen or heard from again.

Janet Gerber Syracuse, New York   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

and this woman continues to get airtime!
All of you broadcasters are enablers of Ann Coulter and her ability to project her viewpoint to too many ignorant people that actually like her!

Joe, Shrewsbury, MA   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

What smacks me is that Ms. Coulter's vision is not only of a Christian America, but a tolerant America.

Sounds like mere lip service to the ideals of freedom and choice. If all must be Christian, then where is the tolerance for uniqueness?

David Cincinnati, OH   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

I usually don't write about these things, but this person is so misguided that I felt I had to. If she wants to live in a country where freedom of religon is not available to the population maybe she should move to Myanmar. Alternatively, maybe she should go over to Iran, and tell the Muslims over there to give a speech. I don't think she would come back, and it would be a big win for the rest of us. This is so misguided, and a snapshot of idiots who are hiding behind religon to spew hate and intolerance. May she burn in hell.

Ruth, Westchester County, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:42 am ET

Hitler is alive and well and living in the ignorant, closed minded, self serving body of Ann Coulter. Stop giving this anti-semite any air time.

Terry, Tampa, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:41 am ET

I am a Jewish person living in Florida. I don't understand all the hoopla about Ann Coulter's statements. When will minority religions in this country realize that the United States is a CHRISTIAN COUNTRY, founded on CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS. As a minority in this country, I believe that Jewish people do not have the right to muzzle the feelings of the majority....unless these feelings infringe on our rights and freedom of religion. Ann Coulter is not forcing me to accept Christianity. She is simply stating her opinion. In response to the person who commented that she was discriminated against in school and told she would burn in hell....my advise to her is to move to a city that has a larger Jewish population, with Jewish schools, synagogues, and after school programs that they can attend. These institutions were created BY Jews, FOR Jews. It is a waste of time, and frankly bad manners as a minority in a Christian country, to be offended by people like Ann Coulter. Tell Mr. Deutsche that as long as she is not FORCING him to accept Christianity, his time (and that of other liberal Jews in this country) is better spend in synagogue and learning Torah rather than being offended by Ann Coulter

Tony, Levittown, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:41 am ET

Coulter has chronic "foot in mouth syndrome". When will we, as a mixed society, realize to ignore people such as Coulter who demonstates that she has no clue about what she is talking about. People just keep feeding the fire. Freedom of speach is wonderful, but some just have to learn to bite their tounge and think before they speak.

Matthew, Chapel Hill, NC   October 12th, 2007 9:41 am ET

It's amazing how easily we fragile Americans are offended these days. Somebody says something with which you don't agree, and all of a sudden you're on the talkshow circuit crying about how offensive the words were. Wake up America! NOWHERE in the Constitution does it say you have the right not to be offended and the right only to be presented with viewpoints agreeable to your small view of the world. That Deutsch would be "personally offended" as a journalist by the comments of someone he presumably invited for an interview is patently ridiculous. What a laughingstock he has made himself! If his sensibilities are so fragile and easily bruised, perhaps he should take a long, long leave of absence from his job and seek counseling on how to be an emotional grown-up. The fact that this story is even making the news is laughable!

Tom   October 12th, 2007 9:41 am ET

Where is the JDL when you need them?

Mollie Alpharetta, GA   October 12th, 2007 9:41 am ET

Dude looks like a lady!

She's a joke – but unfortunately, as evident in some of these posts, some people take her seriously.

We can only hope this one pushed her over the line and she'll go away.

Paul, Fullerton California   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

I am Jewish and this isn't offensive... it's hilarious. Ann Coulter is always pulling this kind of stuff. She's being ridiculous for the sake of being ridiculous. Some right wing nut heads agree with her, but she's just saying it to say it. Just to be Ann Coulter. She shouldn't be fired... let's not break the 1st ammendment guys. If ya don't like it... don't listen. You should be secure enough in your religion that you don't get offended by ridiculous statements from anyone. Some people are ignorant, your not gonna change it. Anyways, way to go Ann, continually push the envelope... and way to go Deutsch for calling her on it and actually making her retrace a little bit at the end, not many do that. Great interview, great drama, great controversy, but socially irrelevant...

Scot Ellis, Tacoma Washington   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

Ann is a wacko ! She loves to be out there and she makes alot of money doing it. What is disturbing is that there are alot of people that think that way !

Deby, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

It is quite possible Coulter is the stupidest human being ever to survive childhood. Seriously, the theory of survival of the most fit dictates that she should have been eaten by wolves as a baby.

Kay Mafra, North Port, Fl   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

Ann Coulter is the Brittney Spears of the upper class. Both need the media for attention like a drug, so they don't care how they get their mission accomplished. Ann Coulter likes to be outrages, she must have too much testosterone, watch next she will grow something between her legs to go along with her agressive nature. The last garbage out of her mouth is just and other Brittney "Oops forgot the underwear!

Brad, Williamstown, MA   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

I'm not sure she can be refered to as "Conservative Commentator" anymore. Maybe zelot very loud lady would be more appropriate.

Joy Sargent, Jacksonville, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:40 am ET

I don't Coulter really believes anything she says. She just likes whatever will get her attention and will or say anything to get it. Why people would actually buy anything she writes I have no clue.

Philly   October 12th, 2007 9:39 am ET

Coulter is my new hero. Thank God we have her.

chev chelios   October 12th, 2007 9:39 am ET

I can see what she is trying to say and in a way she is correct, but if it is not what you belive you will be offended. I would be to she is trying to say that Jews are wrong for not beliving. They could say the same for Christians. Because that is there belief. She is not being anit samitic in my oppinion. If she was she would not have gone on the show. She expressing her beliefs and trying to convert others. She is just not going about it the right way.

Scott, Cedar City, UT   October 12th, 2007 9:39 am ET

Wow, ya know Coulter was looking to get a reaction from her comments or she can't explain her religion very well. She could of explained the differences so much better. "We have the fast track program" ????? Is she talking about Grace saving you, that you only have to except Christ and boom your on the fast track. You mean she actually believes like other erronious religions that saying a few words saves you, makes you perfect. Grace alone will not save you, B.S. for sure. "we just want Jews to be perfected" "We know we're all sinners" Wait, first she is perfect because of Christ, now she's a sinner. She doesn't even understand her own faith. Oh, speaking of faith, it is through Christ, not because of Christ, that we are saved. Meaning that it is faith, actions, and grace that determines your salvation.

Cameron - Newton, KS   October 12th, 2007 9:39 am ET

It saddens me that someone this ignorant is given any amount of press.

Thomas, St. Petersburg, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:38 am ET

I've read many of Ann Coulter's books; she is very intelligent and entertaining, although she is merely, in my view, and political satirist.

In addition, Ms. Coulter makes many valid points regarding the methods in which liberals are trying to change America into a secular society, which is contrary to the intentions of our Founding Fathers. Freedom of Religion does NOT mean Freedom FROM Religion.

However, Ms. Coulter loses all credibility when she crosses the line and makes personal attacks. Nevertheless, I believe she does this intentionally to gain attention and sell more of her books.

Besides, how come political celebrities on the opposite end of the spectrum are not put through the ringer when they say outrageous and offensive statements, such as Bill Maher and that political genious Rosie O'Donnell?

Ms. Coulter should follow the example of other conservative commentators (i.e., such as Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, and Neal Boortz) and STICK TO THE FACTS without resorting to personal attacks. O'Reilly has told Coulter this numerous times on his radio and TV shows.

Lawrence Mingus, Avon, Illinois   October 12th, 2007 9:38 am ET

Ms Coulter seems to do and say anything, regardless of how outrages it might be, to attain some semblance of attention. At this point I am surprised that anyone would interview her or listen to her outlandish mutterings.

Rob Horton, Akron, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 9:38 am ET

Why am I not surprised that this came from her mouth. I saw her on an interview on a national news show, and she flat out said the reason we are not winning in Iraq is because we are not killing enough civilians. That's right, in order for us to win we need to start killing the innocent people we invaded the country to "protect". How are they supposed to enjoy the democracy that they so obviously wanted us to bring to them if they are dead? How ridiculous. This woman needs to be banned from TV, radio, and every other form of media. She must know that everything she says is ridiculous. She simply craves attention and is not smart enough to come up with anything truly intelligent, insightful, meaningful, or worthwhile to say, so she says this kind of stuff. What a moron. She is a disgrace to the human race.

Dave G White House, TN   October 12th, 2007 9:38 am ET

From a purely doctrinal perspective, she makes a correct statement regarding Christians views of themselves and Jews. The hipocracy that I see is that a Christian gets lambasted for stating her views, and labeled as a racist, Anti-Semite, homophobe, etc. On the other hand, when anyone of the aforementioned group(s) state their beliefs, or even criticize Christianity, they are allowed to express their views as a matter of free speech, and even as a way of setting some sort of record straight. I guess the lesson to be learned is that Christians (of which I am) are narrow-minded, and every other view, no matter how contrary to my own, should be accepted at face value

Amber Lynn of Orlando, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:38 am ET

This chick is a loose cannon. I'm surprised the Reps haven't locked her up and thrown away the key just to save face. She doesn't know when to shut up! In my experience, having an education does not mean you are not a biggot.

Mike Fenton   October 12th, 2007 9:37 am ET

The real issue is "should religion be allowed to exist at all in public life". All religion does, any religion, is perpetuate intolerance and violence, death and destruction, and hate. Religion does not bring peace and understanding, but division. Coulter is just one example of the mindlessness of religious belief and practice.

Ed, Raleigh, NC   October 12th, 2007 9:37 am ET

would you please stop giving this bloated bag of hate air time? it's not worth anyone's 3 minutes to read this filth.

Little River, S.C.   October 12th, 2007 9:37 am ET

Don't you people realize what she is doing. This is all for money.She has gotten RICH by her shocking comments,and she is probably reading these responses and loving all the negativity.Just ignore her she or he will go away.

velija, manchester, NH   October 12th, 2007 9:37 am ET

What Imus said was bad, he was fired for that; for me, what she said, sounds like at least hunderd times worse......but she is good with Republican Party, she has to be very well protected....beside that, nobody is realy supprised, it is something that she was expected to say...

Carlos, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 9:36 am ET

What else is new. This is pretty much par for the course for Coulter, she says it for the shock value and the publicity. I bet deep down inside in places she doesn't talk about at parties (channeling Jack N.) she's a bleeding heart liberal. :-)

eyedoc   October 12th, 2007 9:36 am ET

If you read carefully she actually realizes she screwed up. First she says "Christians consider themselves: perfected Jews", then tries to cover it up with "We consider ourselves perfected Christians. For me to say that for you to become a Christian is to become a perfected Christian is not offensive at all." She obviously recognized that she crossed the line. Problem is, once you say something stupid on T.V., its hard to take it back. I love watching her put her bony, pale, racist foot in her mouth.
She should do an interview on Al-Jazeera T.V. – they'd love her ideas and she'd fit right in. Her rhetoric is no different than any of the "Islamo-facists" she constantly rants about. What a hypocrite!

Rick Alplaus, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:36 am ET

How Long? How long are the networks going to allow this "person" to express her views on our airwaves? How Long? It's time that people such as Ann Coulter crawl into a hole and SHUT UP

Michael, Minneapolis, MN   October 12th, 2007 9:36 am ET

Holy crap! Coulter sure makes Christians sound lazy and that just by being born into a certain religious culture we can sit back and relax; not only should Jews be offended by her comments, but Christians should be as well. She compared the New Testament to Fed Ex. In a sense I guess her characterization of American Christianity is correct in that Fed Ex is a business and in America church is a business. American Christians are constantly trying to market God; how can we fit God on a bracelet, what books can we sell that make people believe they are better Christians for simply owning the book. If Coulter really believes in the sacrifice of Christ she would not have compared the event to a parcel service delivering packages; unless there is something I don't know about the power of Fed Ex.
Coulter is misguided on so many things, but her statements about Judaism and Christianity are embarrassing!!

Justin Luell Upshaw,-Richmond, Virginia   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

Jesus...just what the Christian Community needs, a public figure getting it wrong. I would love to know where the Bible says we become perfect Jews. I love the Jews, they are God's people...but even the Old Testament says that their eyes are closed and their hearts hardened-in reference to the "coming" (though He already came once, and coming again-though not soon enough) Messiah. Had it not for that hardness of Isrealites' hearts, the Gentiles (or in other words, the rest of us) wouldn't have gotten the oppotunity for salvation (see the Book of Romans). In other words, SHE HAS NO IDEA WHAT SHE IS TALKING ABOUT...NOR CAN SHE SPEAK FOR ME AND HOW I FEEL as a servant of the Most High God, and friend of Jesus. I am a seed of Abraham through Christ, tribe of Jacob. However, I am not perfected, simply redeemed and worthy of salvation. Ignorance kills, folks.

Pudbel,Pittsburgh,Pa.   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

Coulter is Magnificent, "She" is obviously a man in drag. "She: brings back Silliness sublimely. Or is it another "S: word? Who needs the funny papers when we have Anne?

Leslie, Rochester, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

So, Anne, basically, since we are all sinners anyway, xians can take the short road, sin all they want (and they have) and still get a first class ticket into Heaven. All the while, these poor, unperfected Jews, not Xians Anne, as you repeated TWICE (hello, Freud?), all have to be good, law abiders because they don't have Christ as their free pass? What about the rest of us? We're all going to Hell, right, Anne? Wouldn't you just die to know what some of us believe? Some of us believe this is Hell and you're one it's evil minions! THANK GOD you are too stupid to hear yourself!!
Happy Equinox, Anne! Don't let the spooks and spirits gechah!
Love, Leslie :)

Lisa Williams, Bloomington, IN   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

For the buck it would cost me in gasoline, I can drive down to the local Wal-Mart and listen to people hanging around there spout incomprehensible rubbish for hours. So would somebody explain to me again why people are paying Coulter the big bucks for it?

Maria   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

She is the new Don Imus. Where are all the outraged commentators and network executives pointing fingers, covering their behinds and firing her? She may as well be saying that Hittler, being a good Christian, had a point. Oh, boy.

Molly, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

Please PLEASE stop giving this SHE-MAN more press than she deserves – she is thriving off of this. Who cares what she thinks anyway? The answer is STOP ADVERTISING for her!

Herm, Davenport IA   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

TO Becca -

Halloween and Christmas are not christian holidays...they are pagan traditions that underwent transmogrification. So you aren't celebrating christian holidays...dont be offended

Joe, sf. ca.   October 12th, 2007 9:35 am ET

Why do we still give this women a platform? Luckily, she appears to be eating herself from the inside out. She should not be given the time of day.

Barbara Karlin, Boston, MA   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

What has America come to when comments like this dare even be spoken aloud; when people are not embarassed to hear media figures spew such intolerance?

jim h   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

My favorite part of this whole interview is when she's describing the 2004 GOP as "Tolerant" (ha) – Then goes on to say that Jews would be better off as Christians. Too funny.

Rebecca, Orlando FL   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

Calling Culter's comments intolerant and uneducated is calling the vast majority of religious individuals intolerant and uneducated. I'm not sure that's a leap most Americans are willing to take.

To Dane from Columbus:

I am willing to take that step.

Rex , Orlando, Fl   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

The scariest thing about this is the crazed posts left by the politically correct freaks who don't agree with Ms. Colter. Talk about intolerant! Is there anyone left out there who thinks the PC crowd really believes in freedom of speech? This is hilarious!

Let there be no doubt who the new fascists are in early part of the 21st Century.

Delazia   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

It is very important for people to read the Bible so that they are informed before they try to participate in discussions about Christianity and Judaism. Deutsch may have never read the Bible because he reacted to Coulter's comments in a way that is common for people who do not have enough information to discuss an issue. I am not a fan of Coulter but in this particular situation she has not done anything wrong. She did not appear to be anti-semetic, she was simply discussing religion from a Christian perspective.

c a kay   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

This woman should not be allowed a voice. She is a disgrace.

Dave, Denver, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 9:34 am ET

Since when is it considered "anti-semetic" for promoting your own religion? Coulter didn't target the Jews as something to be hated, she was simply expressing her opinion of her own religion. Deutsch was setting her up. Yeah, she certainly looked like a dummy in the way she presented her thoughts, but I blame people like Deutsch for being so quick to shout "You're Anti-Semetic!" simply because someone speaks "unfavorably" of Judaism in favor of their own.

Michelle, Hermosa Beach, CA   October 12th, 2007 9:33 am ET

Coulter's comments are anti-semetic and uneducated. How people listen to her is beyond me. She basically said that all people who have Jewish beliefs are of a less importance and my favorite, Jews need to be perfected, she considers herself a leader she sounds a lot like Hitler to me.

Kevin Hyer Sylvania Ohio   October 12th, 2007 9:33 am ET

As a practicing Buddist for 30 years do I have to go to Anns' Hell ?

Doug, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 9:32 am ET

Poor Ann. She's just off her rocker. Engaging in religious discussions will always make other religious groups angry......duh. I can't believe any news outlet covers what she says.

a. g. , dallas, tx   October 12th, 2007 9:32 am ET

well, that's what the 1st amendment's for. even the idiots have to right to speak their minds...

Arthur Slate, Stoughton, MA   October 12th, 2007 9:31 am ET

Ann Coulter's "Jew" comments shows the true nature of anti-semetic ignorance and indifference still present in American Culture.

leo, LA, CA   October 12th, 2007 9:31 am ET

omg! If I have to read another self-righteous remark supporting what she did, I am going to scream. She is crazy and should be in an asylum, just like anybody else that agrees with her should be in an asylum. We live in a country of immigrants, we are immigrants unless we are indians. And yet we attack peoples religions and race, but we are ALL from different countries somewhere down the line... we all have different beliefs. It is completely beyond me how people can attack other peoples beliefs and races when they themselves are from different races. And anyone that talks the way this coulter talks thinks their religion is better than everybody else and it's disgusting! They will be the ones that don't go to heaven if there even is a heaven!

Freeman, New York, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:31 am ET

If it weren't for the growing number of people that share her lunatic sentiments, I'd say give her a padded cell and be done with it. Sadly, her attitude towards anyone not exactly like her is fertile ground for violent and hateful rhetoric, pogroms and general corrupt aggression, which this world already has in alarming abundance. Her statements, though not offensive to HER, lead me to think that she and Heinrick Himler would be a perfect pair.

Marcia, Vancouver, WA   October 12th, 2007 9:31 am ET

Why are her comments still news? Heck, I shouldn't even respond because she wants response from people who disagree with her in anyway so she can claim that liberals want to quiet her (honestly, Ronald Reagan and the founding fathers would be considered liberal in the views she's espousing). What she's doing is alienating the moderate conservatives of the Republican party who disagree with her. The liberals already discount her.

Chip, Washington DC   October 12th, 2007 9:31 am ET

I understand the point she was trying to make, that christian relgion evolved from jewish religion, and that christians often perceive jews as being on a different path toward God, but she is still an IDIOT because she has no tact at all.

Elijah   October 12th, 2007 9:30 am ET

Hate crime.

Nate, Boston MA   October 12th, 2007 9:30 am ET

Pepo is absolutely correct. Anne Coulter is transgendered and because of the trauma of not knowing (his)her sexual identity, is forced to spew b.s. such as this. I say "Anne (Andrew) whip it out for the world to see"!

Dr. J.R. Bako   October 12th, 2007 9:30 am ET

shes right. at some point in the future 12000 from each tribe of israel will evangelize the world for jesus christ.

Dan - Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:29 am ET

Any Christian (yes, even Ann Coulter), Muslim or Jew has the right to believe that his or her religion is "perfect." Practice whichever religion fits for your own life. If I remember correctly, that's in the Bill of Rights, isn't it? But it is deplorable to suggest that we would be "better off" if we were all Christians. Terrorist ideology also promotes that everyone should follow one "perfect" religion, or suffer the consequences. I guess we should be thankful Ms. Coulter didn't go that far...

Baltimore, MD   October 12th, 2007 9:29 am ET

I love listening to hypocrites take offence at Anne Coulters comments.
Is she saying exterminate the Jews, outlaw non-Christians, Christians are the only religion we should allow ... NO. She was asked her opinion of “HER” dream. It is simple logic, she is a Christian, Christianity was founded by Jews, it is an offshoot of Judaism. Christians believe in the New Testament and Jews do not. We have a common foundation in the Old Testament. If she said the same thing in a different way such as “Christians are the imperfect Jews who were tired of the demands of the Old Testament so we came up with the New Testament and followed the teachings of a Jewish Prophet, Christ.” Christians believe in Christianity and Jews and other religions believe their faith is the true faith. Is there something wrong with that? Is Donny Deutch so intolerant that Christians are not allowed to believe as Jews do that theirs is the true faith. Diversity is not an American goal it is a strength that we are tolerent of people of various faiths. If Donny is looking to be offended look a little closer to home, say the mirror.

Amy, Austin TX   October 12th, 2007 9:29 am ET

Maybe Coulter should stick to talking crazy about politics instead of talking crazy about religion. As a Christian myself, I am highly offended that she used the term "we" and "Christians" as if we all believe the same way she does. This is nuts.

Kevin Oshkosh WI   October 12th, 2007 9:29 am ET

This exchange goes to show the anger and intolerance of ALL 3 Abrahamic Reilgions. Since Constantine first rallied his troops to fight behind the cross, they have been killing each other, and will continue to do so, to the end. The only TRULY peaceful religion is Tibetan. Just LISTEN to the Dahli Lama ONCE!

Jamie Louisville, KY   October 12th, 2007 9:29 am ET

She is nothing but an intolerant, racist shock-jock. I can't believe she truly believes what she spouts off. She claims the Republican party is tolerant – I disagree. Is tolerance saying that all other religions should be wiped out and converted to the 'perfection' of Christianity? How is that tolerance? Tolerance means that we agree to disagree, and we coexist peacefully on the single planet that we have. What she preaches is the radical Christianity that has caused many of the problems in the world.

Bill, Bloomington IL   October 12th, 2007 9:28 am ET

Come on Republicans. Honesty gets you nowhere. Learn to lie like the democrats do. Eight years of the Clinton Crime family in the White House taoght you nothing? Appear to be accepting of all people until the election comes around and the black man loses to the white trash lady. Not even the democrats can overcome their racism. They just hide it better.

Art Bchakjian, Greer, SC   October 12th, 2007 9:28 am ET

Ann Coulter is promoting Ann Coulter with outrageous statements and the media just keeps sucking it up. She is a needy person looking for attention and the media provides it. When will we ever learn that by being outrageous sells, ignore her and she will go away. There are real problems in the world that warrant our attention, let's move on to them and drop this bottom feeder.

Jack Letts Baltimore, MD   October 12th, 2007 9:28 am ET

Coulter is so desperate for press she will say any stupid thing that comes to mind. She's like the Britney Spears of the Right Wing!

John-Ann Arobr, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 9:28 am ET

Traditional Jewish belief does not recognize Jesus as a prophet. Jesus is not recognized at all, and rightly so; they are two different religions.

If Ann Coulter is representative of the "tolerant" Christianity she refers to in this interview, we're all in trouble.

Brenda, Virginia Beach, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:28 am ET

I am not a Coulter fan...I believe she is a shock jock and can be very offensive, however, I do not believe she was being anti-semitic...Deutsch was pushing her to say something anti-jew....As Christians we believe that the Jews are God's chosen people..but the Jews, just like humankind even today, did not step up when Jesus needed support...ookkkkk, so where does that leave us as Christians and Jews....Christians believe when Christ returns He will bring Jews unto himself and every knee shall bow and voice proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord.....In the meantime Christians should love and do what is right toward ALL people...because God is Love....it's not the republican party, the democratic party, islam, baptist, catholics, or the KKK....no one can throw a stone....Deutsch is offended...pleeze give me a break...maybe Coulter didn't say it properly, she was being sarcastic...but read the scriptures.

Matt, Cleveland OH   October 12th, 2007 9:27 am ET

Ann: You are a disgrace to our political party, and now a disgrace to our religion. Please, crawl under a rock and stay there for a few years until you regain some common sense.

Christy Burlington, NC   October 12th, 2007 9:27 am ET

I think Ann needs to spend more time actually studying the Bible that she pretends to know. She is the most INTOLERANT person I've ever heard on TV as well as shallow. When asked about Fred Thompson, she said, "He's tall." Wow, how profound. She makes money for sensationalism only, i.e. GREED. READ THE BIBLE. Jews are the chosen ones, we as Christians are saved by the grace of Jesus Christ, a Jew. Ann, you are not leading people to Christ with your words so just be quiet, on behalf of us who would like to further His kingdom during these days in which we live.

Joshua Schriftman, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 9:27 am ET

I don't mind Coulter's babble. I'm a liberal Jew, but she doesn't really make enough sense for me to bother with taking her seriously.

If I were a Republican, however, or even a Christian, I would vehemently resent her. I imagine she couldn't do more damage to the right if she were actively trying.

She seems to be part of that Rovian experiment of divide and conquer, wherein one vomits up every vitriolic, divisive measure one can, splattering the headlines with bile. Of course, we know what happened to Bush's approval ratings. And the legislature. And Rove.

So basically, if I were Republican, I would do all I could to keep Coulter the hell away from a mic. As a liberal and as a Jew, however, I say let her keep talking.

Kathleen, Naperville, IL   October 12th, 2007 9:27 am ET

In response to all the new and old testament quoting I would just like to say " Can we please have a moment of Science." We would be a lot better off, its like the saying; No God, Know Peace".

jvl, Springfield, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:27 am ET

I'm a Christian and I have no idea what Coulter is talking about. Never heard the term "perfected Jew" or whatever hatefull garbage she was spewing. Coulter, Limbaugh, O'Reilly, Hannity, Savage, Beck....these are the clowns the conservatives idolize. Pathetic.

Tony vanStaveren Gaylord, michigan   October 12th, 2007 9:26 am ET

Pope,Falwell,Limbaugh,Hitler,Robertson,Swami Vishnu,Lenin,Coulter,etc etc. They all have the answer, so needy, so ready to convince others, so desperate to tell us how right they are. A desperation that comes from a very personal fear. A fear rooted in the quiet personal question we all face at the end of this life. Is there, or is there not something beyond this life. An answer we cannot have. Those most afraid, proclaim the loudest. Coulter is very afraid I think. Some of that fear is expressed in anger, and so it is that the fighting over the course of milenia, rooted in religion, has victimized all of life.

Greg, Bowie MD   October 12th, 2007 9:26 am ET

To all the Anne Coulter defenders: Take her exact comments and have them come out of Al Sharpton's or OJ Simpson's mouth....Close your eyes and process that image...are the comments still harmless?

Andy Oklahoma City Ok   October 12th, 2007 9:25 am ET

Ok thats it she is now in the "I have lost touch with reality" group.
I wonder what color the sky is in her world.
I love the far right when they say things even they have to defend.

Diane, Algona Iowa   October 12th, 2007 9:25 am ET

Ann- "He who lives by the sword – dies by the sword" or as we say on the street "what goes around – comes around." enjoy the bed you've been putting people in for years. Feel Good?

malik muhammad   October 12th, 2007 9:25 am ET

That was a very foolish and hypocritical statement to make as if christianity in america is being practiced by the one's who profess it including herself.she and others talk god but dont live god so in saying that i dont believe she's so concerned about the religous plight of america for this nation has never practiced and did the will of god only talked it,you have muslims in this nation who adhere to the laws of the land cause no trouble at all are some of its best citizens and other faiths as well.

Christie, Galveston, TX   October 12th, 2007 9:25 am ET

As a Christian, I'm ashamed to be lumped in the same category with this woman. She's absolutely insane. Nothing good comes from her mouth. It's a shame that she has such a public stage from which to spew lies and hatred.

Sonia Olson, Bloomington, MN   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

In reading all of these comments, I am struck by one thing. My upbringing is Christian. My grandfather was a Lutheran minister. I considered myself a Christian. But over the years I've become fearful of ALL organized religions. They have become tools of hate; excuses to discriminate; justification for feeling superior to our neighbors. Ann's comments, and those of many others, prove that. How many times can the Bible be used as a weapon?

If every person in the world renounced their 'religion' and lived by the simple precept of the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" we would all be closer to living in the peace we desire. And we may finally live up to our Creator's expectations of us.

David Madeira Beach, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

If everyone finds her so offensive and intolerant, why does this wacko still have a job and sell millions of books?! The sad truth is a majority of America agrees w/her. Coulter’s popularity is proof we are still a racist, homophobic, intolerant and hateful nation. God help us!

Scott, Bellingha, WA   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

Earthlings, greetings from Zork on Planet Moogba 7 in the Delta Quadrant. because of people like Ann Coulter, we will not share our technology with you. The Galactic Federation can not risk allowing this type of ignorance to pollute the space-time continuum. Consequently, you will continue to suffer from disease and natural disasters, and will never know the bliss of unrestricted space travel. Bummer.

JM, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

This is EXACTLY why this country is going to hell. Jesus-loving, confederate flag-waving, Jew/Black/Hispanic/Gay-hating idiots like this woman. For all you people who ACTUALLY think she has a point, you're as dumb as she is. I don't believe in Jesus or any of that crap, but I actually hope there is a hell. So this fool and all her followers will go there.

Eileen P   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

Wow. She is so out of touch with Christian beliefs. I sure hope that NOBODY thinks she speaks for Christians or Catholics, as she is so far out in left field. And, she said this stuff and she wasn't even drunk! I think her arrogance, and ignorance has finally caught up with her. I have never heard Christians referred to as "perfected Jews." As a Catholic, we've been taught that Jews are the chosen people of God and that, as Catholics, we also can attain heaven. She should be ashamed and castigated for her remarks.

Oliver Q Toronto Ontario   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

“If you take Ann's comment to mean "your ethnicity is an imperfect version of mine", of course she sounds anti-Jewish. However, she is really saying "the New Covenant is a perfected version of the already-great Old Covenant", which is straight-up orthodox Biblical Christianity.” Ben Kennedy

If Ann Coulter meant to say that, why not articulate it the way Ben Kennedy did. She has the education to make a clear point but failed to do so.

Oliver Q Toronto Ontario

JOE CAS NANUET NY   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

WAY TO GO ANN! THE MORE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH WITHOUT ENGAGING YOUR BRAIN, THE MORE VOTES ARE LOST BY THE GOP.

Danielle, New Holland PA   October 12th, 2007 9:24 am ET

This woman makes me sick.SHE is what's wrong with this country. Did she really say "they're tolerant" i believe that she embodies the very opisite of that statement. Hopefully this is the statement that wakes up America to her ramblings and inspires them to just say no to Ann Coulter!!

Steve, Birmingham, Al   October 12th, 2007 9:23 am ET

If you find offensive and intolerable the FACTS that Christians believe the New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, (see the books of Isaiah,chapter 50 is a good place to start, and Daniel) and that salvation comes by accepting Christ's sacrifice for our sins, and we are kept by the in dwelling of the Holy Spirit rather than our own power to keep the law, then you are intolerant Mr. Deutsch.

The purpose of the law is to prove the inadequecy of man and the need for a savior, not to get us to heaven. We have difference in belief Mr. Deutsch deal with it!

Raleigh, NC   October 12th, 2007 9:23 am ET

Must we continue to endure this person? The only God she is intimate with is the Almightly Dollar; she mocks not only Centerists and Liberals but the Religious and Conservative that she panders to. Once good people realize this and stop paying for her books, she will go away. In the meantime, she will continue to give credence to worst and devisive interpretations of her religion. And who is this "we" she refers to? Does she have a mouse in her pocket??? Who is she claiming to speak for? I dont think she was elected by anyone for anything...she hides behind the "we", to make herself look more important and give the impression that she actually has some moral authority, and that people should be listening to her. She does not use "I" when she makes her assertions because she is a coward and knows that her rhetoric serves no purpose but to hurt people, and well...pay homage to her God the Almighty Dollar is the sale of her books...

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 12th, 2007 9:23 am ET

Why is everyone so angry...this is what Christians believe....she's not making this up....I find it baffling with all the comments...(tons of them) – so many "offended" – Christians do believe this....and in this country they have that right (right or wrong) -

Joel Cymrot   October 12th, 2007 9:22 am ET

Annie;
Just ignore all the fuss – how could anyone question your intelligence – when all you suggest is worshiping an imaginary zombie by eating human flesh and drinking human blood, while taking your current orders from a confirmed nazi war criminal and probable pedefile!
ps. (Although it would it would be more accurate to stop blaming Bill Clinton for the problems in the Middle East when in fact they are all caused (as usual) by right wing zombie worshiping christen nut cases in the 15th century.)
pss.(However you are hot enough looking so that if you promise to shut up – you are welcome to come up to oregon and spend the winter ski-bumming...)
joel

Ed, Southington, CT   October 12th, 2007 9:22 am ET

Ben Kennedy said, "If you take Ann's comment to mean "your ethnicity is an imperfect version of mine", of course she sounds anti-Jewish. However, she is really saying "the New Covenant is a perfected version of the already-great Old Covenant", which is straight-up orthodox Biblical Christianity."

By saying that, you've given a logical proof that straight-up orthodos Biblical Christianity is anti-Jewish.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 9:21 am ET

No it would just be better without Jews that think that they are better than everyone and treat christians like garbage because of it.

Larry Lewtt, Glen Head, New York   October 12th, 2007 9:20 am ET

Let's remove her from all TV media interviews in the future. Who needs a bigot like that on the air.

Jason, Dallas TX   October 12th, 2007 9:20 am ET

This just goes to show you that just because you are educated doesn't mean you have any common sense.

Mariella   October 12th, 2007 9:20 am ET

And people even listen to this bigoted, racist republican? If they do, they are as sad and despicable as she is. May God have mercy on her soul because she's going to need all she can get.

Ali Mohammed, NY   October 12th, 2007 9:20 am ET

Its a shame, Ann Coulter got away by saying a lots of things about Muslims and Islam and there was absolutely no uproar. This time she stepped on the wrong foot. Let GOD help us bind all the three abrahamic religions (JEWS, CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS) with love.

Muslim scholars reach out to Pope (FOR OBVIOUS REASONS THIS WILL NOT BE COVERED IN THE US MEDIA)
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7038992.stm

Randy S. Lawton, OK   October 12th, 2007 9:20 am ET

Would you like a swastika to go with that rant. It's you and people like you and coulter that prevent this country from becoming what it can be. How many hate sites do you visit on a typical day. I bet you subscribe to the Neo-Nazi Monthly. That people like you still exist in this day and age is just plain scary. You sir a fricking neanderthal.

Suzie, Indianapolis, IN   October 12th, 2007 9:19 am ET

I agree that Ann's comments were not worded in the best or most loving way, especially when addressing a largely misrepresented issue that could be open to many interpretations. I am a Christian. Please don't stop reading just because of that. According to the Bible, God's desire is to love his created children, and he wants our love too, but he wants it to be our choice. He certainly could have created beings who would love blindly, but that's not the kind of love he wants. His plan is to give everyone the opportunity to choose whether or not to love him. He chose the Jews to begin with, and let them get to know Him - they had the first opportunity to choose whether or not to love him, by following His laws as He asked them to. He sent Jesus to them, to begin a new kind of relationship - one where following His laws was the natural result of their love for God, not the other way around, resulting in an even better kind of love. If you have children, the best kind of relationship is the one where your children love and respect you, and obey you because of that - obedience out of fear or convenience just isn't as fulfilling a relationship. The Jews, other than those who specifically chose to follow Jesus at the time or since then, rejected Jesus and said he wasn't the savior God had told them to expect. The Gentiles (everyone who wasn't a Jew) weren't part of God's original chosen People (the Jews), but Jesus' arrival gave EVERYONE the opportunity to decide who he was, and to join in this new kind of relationship with God. This new relationship with God doesn't mean that Christians don't follow God's laws - but our obedience to God is a natural result of our thankfulness to him for including us in a future with Him, and a result of our love for how he guides and protects us. Our acceptance into God's Heaven isn't a result of following the letter of the law - thankfully, because all of us are sinners and none are perfect - but that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. I think it would be amazing to have been born Jewish and accept Jesus Christ as my Messiah - it would be incredible to be part of the fulfillment of a plan like that. But I am happy to be an "adopted" child, because God loves his "adopted" children as much as the ones he originally chose. When Ann said "perfected", she didn't mean "perfect" in terms of an absolute standard - she meant "perfected" in terms of the completion or fulfillment of an intended plan, like a "perfected" or finished triangle.

To address an earlier posted comment, Christianity is monotheistic. We believe that God and his son Jesus are in such complete unity that they become one, and their unity is so complete that the spirit of the unity actually is a being itself - the Holy Spirit, who is therefore an inseparable part of the relationship between Father and Son and is therefore part of the monotheistic God entity. I think I heard it best explained once that if you have any group of united people, the "spirit" of the group nearly takes on a life of its own - like the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The Holy Spirit then comes to those who want to share in the relationship between God and Jesus, and it lives in our hearts and unites us with them.

And with regard to Heaven, I believe that whatever form it may take, it involves eternal separation from God. Maybe some think they wouldn't mind be separated from God - I would mind.

I follow Jesus because He was the most perfect (in the absolute sense) person to have lived on this earth. Although I will never reach that level of perfection this side of Heaven, if I truly follow his example, I will have lived a life I can be proud of, even if it turns out that he wasn't the Savior. But Jesus said he was the Son of God. If he was wrong, he still lived an admirable life. If he was, then I've made the ultimate right choice.

Don Omaha, nebraska   October 12th, 2007 9:18 am ET

Someone needs to shut her up for good. Permanently, I bet she has swatiska in her home.

Mike, Chicago   October 12th, 2007 9:17 am ET

I do agree , if the whole world is Christian, there will never be any problem, thank you Jesus.

Ted Chicago, Illinois   October 12th, 2007 9:17 am ET

"When we are inclined to boast of our position [as Christians] we should remember that we are but Gentiles, while the Jews are of the lineage of Christ. We are aliens and in-laws; they are blood relatives, cousins, and brothers of our Lord. Therefore, if one is to boast of flesh and blood the Jews are actually nearer to Christ than we are."

Martin Luther

Ken, DC   October 12th, 2007 9:17 am ET

Ann Coulter is a freak of nature she-male and a jerk, but these comments in this particular case are not offensive at all. She is simply stating what Christianity is to her and she has every right to believe that and state that. Anyone whose brain is too lazy to understand what she said deserves to be offended. If Donny Deutsch did not want her opinion he should not have asked... This was a baited situation, controversy boosts CNN's ratings and advertising revenue.

KEVIN STINSON   October 12th, 2007 9:17 am ET

THIS IS NOT MY VISION OF AMERICA IS !!! OUR FOUNDING FATHERS WANTED A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE CAN LIVE IN PEACE – E PLURIBUS UNAM

Michael, Manassas, VA.   October 12th, 2007 9:17 am ET

Ann Coulter is irrelevant. As sson as everyone realizes that all religion is based on failry tales and false promises, the world will be a much better place. I'm tired of everyone trying to cram their beliefs down everyones throat. I think Christianity needs to add 1 more commandment to that silly list of theirs: THOU SHALL KEEP THY RELIGION TO THYSELF!!

Marie, Richmond VA   October 12th, 2007 9:16 am ET

Fast track? Federal Express? What the heck is she talking about?

Mimi Rosenblum, Elkins Park, PA   October 12th, 2007 9:16 am ET

Ann,
I think it's about time that you get immediate professional help for what appears to be an extreme inferiority complex. Hence, the outrageous and irrational comments about religion and the state of the world.
Don't you think it would be more productive to channel all of your negative energy into a more righteous cause, say, perhaps world hunger, or even the lack of education in third world countries?
Do some soul searching and try to figure out why you are so angry at the world.

Bill, Bloomington IL   October 12th, 2007 9:16 am ET

Sooooo what was the purpose behind this interview. Everybody knows Ann's point of view. This moderator must be desperate for ratings.

Fred Hermans, Neshanic Station NJ   October 12th, 2007 9:16 am ET

Too, bad ALL of Ann's comments weren't included in the article. I heard the interview and this portrayal is inaccurate, as I have come to expect from CNN. I think you owe Ms. Coulter and apology and this article should be corrected to include ALL of Ann's comments or pulled entirely so as not to misinform!

Dan, New Britain, CT   October 12th, 2007 9:16 am ET

Unfortunately, I think her opinions are those of a lot of people in this country. Most don't dare expose what's really in their black hearts by speaking publicly. We should just ignore her so she'll go away. She's completely talentless except for her ability to say inflamatory things. Anyone can do that.

Mary, Edmond, Oklahoma   October 12th, 2007 9:15 am ET

As a Christian I would just like to remind everyone that this woman is not our spokesperson. She is misguided and many, many Christians find her views extremely distasteful.

Adam Smith, Dearborn, MI   October 12th, 2007 9:15 am ET

I'm glad I'm agnostic (somebody who believes that it is impossible to know whether or not God exists). I watch the world bicker and kill each other over religion, everyone claiming they got it right. It's funny – NO ONE can know the truth until after their last breath.

scott kuykendall, san antonio, texas   October 12th, 2007 9:15 am ET

If Ann Coulter is a Christian then I don't care to be one. What a typical republican.

David, Indianapolis IN   October 12th, 2007 9:15 am ET

I wonder if she could just use "I" instead of "we" – does she really speak for an entire classification of people?

And where, in the New Testiment, does Jesus say, "Oh, and by the way, once you've conformed to this law you can make judgment on all others, tell them what to believe, pity their plight, disrespect their beliefs, torture them if you are afraid, hit them before they hit you and otherwise claim dominion over the world." I missed that part.

FED GUY, Washington D.C.   October 12th, 2007 9:14 am ET

What does her education (degrees) have to do with her tolerance and ignorance? Raise your hand if you know idiots with Master Degrees! Why are people surprised or upset by this? She's a joke and you should do some soul searching if you're upset by this idiot.

Karen Charlottesville, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:13 am ET

How is Anne Coulter's thinking really any different from that of the Taliban? Except,she wants a world filled only with blue-eyed blonde Christians – like herself... while they want the entire world to look like them. Where is that 2004 RNC "happy" tolerance" of which she speaks so yearningly? It's certainly NOT in her life view!

AG, Herndon, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:13 am ET

Cannot beleive I am reading this! Dialogue is necessary in a civil society but wasting time on something as idiotic as this? And then you have some who try to justify the theology behind all of this! Wonder how Jesus Christ is feeling today.

T, Gainesville, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:13 am ET

Ignoring her is the only way to make her go away. She's no dummy. If she didn't say such inflammatory things, she wouldn't sell any books. Too bad people keep buying them despite the fact that she has no credibility.

stephanie, miami, florida   October 12th, 2007 9:12 am ET

what everyone seems to be forgetting is that she said EVERYONE SHOULD BE CHRISTIAN this is the united states
what happened to freedom of religion?

Suzanne, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 9:12 am ET

This "woman" is a moron. Why does media continue to give her the microphone? She spews such venom and should be ignored. She gives Republicans a bad name.

News Grumbler Chester VT   October 12th, 2007 9:12 am ET

It was interesting to me that the most culturally informed political comment in this blog was by Posted By Thomas Goomis – Zurich Switzerland. My educated friends and relatives in Europe are amazed at the drivel that occurs in America, posing as political commentary.

Paige, Ledyard CT   October 12th, 2007 9:11 am ET

In my eyes Coulter is a White Racist Pig whose views lean towards the KKK methods rather than that of Christianity. Christians should be ashamed that A. Coulter has the audacity to claim herself to be one. A. Coulter gives Christians a bad name. A. Coulter "in a nutshell" is just a mean spirited human being who brings nothing good or positive to our world. Makes one wonder what kind of upbringing she had to hold such hatred towards people who aren't white and "christian". I use the word Christian very loosely when speaking of A. Coulter and so should everyone else. If anything else, I consider her more of the Nazi mentality.

Melvyn Hill   October 12th, 2007 9:11 am ET

So Ms Coulter is PERFECT! All because she is a Christianist and not a JEW!
God help her in her need.

M B   October 12th, 2007 9:11 am ET

Christian and tolerant in the same sentence. Oxymoron of the year. Moron and Anne Coulter in the same sentence is more appropriate. Christianity a perfected version of Judiaism? Don't be ridiculous. Judiaism is about living life; Christianity is about fear and what happens to you when you die. Who's afraid of what here?

Chip, Carmel, Indiana   October 12th, 2007 9:10 am ET

Dump her/him into a lake and see if s/he floats (just like they did in Salem).

She's a witch.

Maria Segarra   October 12th, 2007 9:10 am ET

She may be educated but that has nothing to do with religious fanaticism. She is typical of cult type mentalities. She is holier than thou. It is a circular mental programming that just runs and runs without thought.

David Schloss, Brooklyn, New York   October 12th, 2007 9:10 am ET

It seems that Ms. Coulter is simply stating that the New Testament is a continuation of the Old Testament. This is basically true and in accordance with Christian Orthodoxy. There are a number of links between the New and Old testament. The book of Luke makes reference to Christ "talking" to the Prophet Elijah and Moses. While Christians accept a new covenant with God, Jews do not. Keep in mind that Christianity (and Islam) spring forth from Judaism through Abraham so there is a continuum here.

Randy S. Lawton, OK   October 12th, 2007 9:10 am ET

To allinone:
IF YOU knew your history, you would be a little more careful about what you post. Christianity is NOT the youngest of the 'main' religions. Islam did not come about until the 6th century AD.

Humberto Coronado, Davie, FL.   October 12th, 2007 9:09 am ET

So the perfect picture of America is a Republican Party that looks like a KKK Rally.

How long is America going to give this woman a forum for hatemongering?

Lakinsey Evans, Charlotte North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 9:09 am ET

I agree with Ann Couter. My family was brought up on Christianity. Ever since I was small the Bible has been my guide through life. Like Ann has stated a perfected Jew, what in the world is that? God said that if you believe that Jesus died and rose again for our sins you would be born again. You cannot enter heavens gates without believing this. Ann is so right if this world was full of Christians there would be no war or famines because the Lord would make sure we were taken care of. He is angry because we don't love each other the way he loves up. The evil in the world is what is leading us to destruction. God wants everybody to be Christians so he can spare this world a little longer, but everybody is not following his perfect plan. The Bible and everything in it is perfect. The Bible teaches you how to be a perfect Christian not a perfect Jew. Again Ann Jesus spoke to you and inspired you to write this article. If the people would just listen to the Lord when he send a voice to speak to us we all need to listen. I am not judging Ann because I don't know if she is really a Christian, but that does not matter. God sent the message through her because this is the end of time and we all need to wake up. He wants us to straighten up and become Christians because he doesn’t want to see his precious children suffering in the pits of hell. The only right way is the Bible. Ann is saying stop trying to be Jew and follow their laws instead follow God and the laws in the Bible. This is the only way to truly live in paradise. Like the movie all dogs go to heaven which is not true because animals have no souls. All Jews don't go to heaven. If you are not a born again Christian you are doomed.

Ann keep doing what you are doing. I am on your side all the way. Whether you are a Christian or not God send this message through you. I know it was an obstacle because of others reactions. Keep spreading the word of the Holy Bible for the Lord. You know like I know there is a reward for you.

To everyone Be Blessed and wake up!!!!!!

P Robertson, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 9:08 am ET

when Jesus queried the pharisees, "are you sons of Abraham?" and they replied in the affirmative, Jesus replied "then do the deeds of Abraham". Jesus came to fulfill the laws, but we still must live to the high moral standards of the old testament, except for things Jesus specfically changed (like declaring all foods clean). Jesus is more than the fast track, he is the way and the truth and the life. We all fall short – none can be holy enough or follow the rules good enough to be godly. Thats why we need a savior.

Matthew Jacksonville, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:08 am ET

It's a sad day when Ann Coulter tried to represent all of Christians....We don't think like this.

Steve, Providence, RI   October 12th, 2007 9:08 am ET

Wow, her career is over. She is equally as distigsting a human being as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Van B. Krzywicki, Glen Spey NY   October 12th, 2007 9:08 am ET

I think it might be best if we just let Ann Coulter slip into oblivion. Her narrow sanctimonious intellect is not worthy of the coverage she receives. I do think, however, that she accurately represents the Republican party.

Michael, Gainesville, Florida   October 12th, 2007 9:07 am ET

I am not certain whether or not she actually buys into what she says, but as someone who for whatever reason has been put into the public eye, she should be more careful with what she says. There are people who will read this that will use this as another log to throw on their fire of hatred and intolerance which is sad.

Andy, Morristown, NJ   October 12th, 2007 9:07 am ET

As Goebbels said, "The bigger the lie, the more people will believe it"

Sam D, Tucker ,GA   October 12th, 2007 9:07 am ET

A single person's statements about her beliefs sure did stir up a lot of emotions. I believe Jews are the chosen of GOD. I also believe Jesus died for my sins so I could be adopted into HIS family in Heaven. If she was trying to convert anyone, she definitely needs to work on her delivery. People will rant and rave about this for days, but will it really matter in GOD's world how HE gains souls? I feel bad that my words are inadequate for expressing my thoughts and emotions. How can we as mortals even compare to what awaits us all in the after life?

GM, Wilmington NC   October 12th, 2007 9:06 am ET

First of all...why does someone have to die to my sins....and who is to say what sin is? my sin? or anyone else's....that is subjective. But this woman is not subjective. Who cares if she was the editor for her school's law review. Having a high IQ does necessarily mean one has any depth or enlightenment. She is a peon. This country was founded with the intent for religious tolerance. Thank goodness not every one is like Coulter...a 'good Christian'. My parents raised me and my siblings to be a good Human Being!!!!

Ohio   October 12th, 2007 9:06 am ET

In my previous post, I neglected to mention that my husband and I are both middle class Republicans. And for those that are bashing Republicans on this site because of what this woman said, should be ashamed of themselves. We don't share her ignorant beliefs.

Kelly-Boston   October 12th, 2007 9:06 am ET

This comment is not only offensive to Jews, but to anyone who lives in and loves this country. It is sad that she is on television and spewing her hate and misinformation. This is a great country and comments like that make us look uncivilized and ridiculous to the outside world!

Roger Homestead, Fl.   October 12th, 2007 9:06 am ET

Just remember Annie you started it – fly over to Israel and tell them of your plan for them. I'm sure they would be glad to listen.

Nathan Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 9:06 am ET

Tim in LA,
"But Jesus also COMMANDED that, to follow him, you must be led by LOVE and COMPASSION for your fellow man, not hatred and condemnation. Coulter wasn't being hateful or racist. She was expressing HER belief system. She is NOT calling for Jews, or anybody else, to have ANYTHING done to them, other than to consider HER beliefs"

Um...did you miss something? How about in the article...'Deutsch, himself Jewish, continued to press Coulter on her remarks, asking, "We should just throw Judaism away and we should all be Christians then?"
"Yeah," Coulter responded, adding "Well, it's a lot easier. It's kind of a fast track." '
Sounds to me like she's calling on the Jews to have something done to them...removal of their faith.

Jeff in Arlington, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:05 am ET

Anne Coulter's remarks reveal the deep seeded intolerance and thirst for a homogeneous Christian America that many arch-conservatives possess but which none dare reveal.

Audrey Manning Lumsden CA   October 12th, 2007 9:04 am ET

If Ann is an example of a tolerant Christian, then give me a non-Christian, any day. The thing which puzzles me is: How come Imus got the boot and this pitiful person is allowed to speak with impunity?

JKap, Schaumburg, IL   October 12th, 2007 9:04 am ET

Wasn't this the exact same propaganda that the Nazis used?

B. House, London, KY   October 12th, 2007 9:04 am ET

Have we found the female Don Imus?

Paul Revere   October 12th, 2007 9:03 am ET

Wake up! Any Jew who says this women is not dangerous is fooling themselves. She is part of a fomenting neo-nazi movement that has strong support in all segments of this society. Beware and pray. This woman is part of a neo-nazi agenda that could lead to a dark ages unlike anything the world has ever seen.

Erik; Miami, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:02 am ET

Actually she can be and is just that stupid! If you follow her rhetoric she uses inflammatory statements to draw attention to herself. It is amazing that after getting the attention she so craves, she never succeeds in doing anything worthwhile with it.

This is certainly not a case of execute the messenger, because you'd have to actually have a message to earn that name!

Rob Shore, Titusville, FL   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

The only thing I have to say is why does the media continue to give her a televised forum to speak her incredibly obnoxious right wing views of our society from. She is such an amazingly pompous, right wing, arrogant...........!!!! Stop letting her talk on television!!

Denise, Colorado Springs, CO   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

And this Ladies and Gentlemen is why right-wing conservatives get such a bad name. This is pure, unadulterated bias, close mindedness...ah heck, let's just call it what it is...hate. As a Christian, this makes me sick to my stomach and I challenge any and all conservative talk shows to separate themselves from this nonsense. “...heaven will look like the Republican convention..." What a crackpot! Geez!

WIll, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

THIS LADY IS SO OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE WORLD, I WONDER HOW IN THE HELL SHE GETS SO MUCH PRESS. SOMEONE SHOULD HANG HER BY HER TOES IN THE STREET.......

Jessica   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

I'm shocked that Deutch was offended by this. Anne Coulter is right about Christianity. Why do we feel the need in our liberal culture to whitewash everything to make it super-tolerant and everybody-is-ok? Religion demands things of people, and different religions tend to be in disagreement with each other as to how to achieve their spiritual goals. Yes, Christianity and Judaism are different. As a Jew, I am not offended by her statement at all. It's her religion's view of the world. Yes, what Anne Coulter said is true. What is all the fuss about?

D. Scott Smith, Roanoke, VA   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

WOW, these comments are really interesting. Ann Coulter has really a poor choice of words in her discussion of the Christian faith. Her poor choice of words seems to be her trademark for shock value. For starters as Christians we are not perfect, as matter of fact the admission of our sinful nature is a requirement. The old testament law was the standard God gave us so we would see how far short we are from perfection as individuals. It was not given so that justify ourselves as holy. As Christians we accept the death on the cross of Jesus for paying the penalty for our sins. The Bible says...."The Wages of sin is death." "Our righteous is fifthly rags". Christ was perfect, we are not and never will be. Do you want to know how perfect you are, look at the ten commandants and see how you stack up. Here's a few to think about...
Thou shall not bear false witness-how many of us lie, yes even the little white lies count.
Thou shall not covet–lusting after worldly things is doing just that.
Thou shall not commit adultery. Jesus said lustful thoughts are committing adultery in your heart.

These are just 3 of the 10 the one time violation of any of these once makes you and me both sinners. If you want answers here a link to Billy Graham's website.

http://www.billygraham.org/SH_StepsToPeace.asp

To the Jewish people reading this, I was not fortune enough to be born as a Jew;truly God's chosen people. You are of noble birth. It is through your race that mankind has been given so much. Please look with an open heart and mind and look at the prophecies concerning the Messiah and compare these to what Jesus fulfilled. The feasts you celebrate point to him as well. Please keep in mind truth never fears investigation.

To the person who feels that Christianity is not a monotheistic belief. God has fingerprints in his creation. God is in three in the same way that matter is. Matter can be solid, liquid or gas..it's still the same object just in different forms. If you do a study I think you will be surprised to find how much of world is in three's. That's not by accident, it's by design. May God bless you in your search.

casey larose atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 9:00 am ET

This is a great example of Ann Coulter trying to drum up publicity for herself, and nothing more. The comments that she made were absolutely idiotic. She is the political equivalent of Howard Stern, she's just in it for the shock value and presenting the most offensive, extreme point of view possible. In this bizzaro world of celebrity that we live in, this is the type of behavior that generates a frenzy of press coverage, which makes people like Ann Coulter rich and successful.

If you disagree with Ann, which, in this case, who wouldn't? I think she must have a list of people in society that she she sets out to offend so that she can get back into the spotlight, and she just checked off the box titled "Jews". Here's a suggestion: stop watching the TV shows and buying the magazines that give her any coverage at all. Go outside and take a walk instead.

Maddoxx, NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 8:59 am ET

She is as insane as those wicked Christian conservatives.

Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:59 am ET

I'm Catholic and my husband is Jewish. We've been married for 20 years. I've seen "Christian" marriages fall apart, one by one. I have never and will never ask my husband to give up his Jewish heritage and he would never ask me. It's call RESPECT. I will also say that I hear anti-semitic comments from Democrats I know all the time. Baptists are especially cruel when talking about Jewish people "not accepting Christ as their Savior". Last I checked, Christ was a Jewish man. I've heard the cruel comments firsthand. Apparently, Ms. Coulter is no better than those people.

uwelito   October 12th, 2007 8:58 am ET

Coulter is just a Lunatic. Check out her insane look. What´s really scaring is your media system, where everybody seems to get a stage as long as it sells – and then you call this freedom of speech, don´t you?

For all the guys who really hate people like Anne:

http://socialitelife.com/2005/04/29/the_ann_coulter_sex_blog.php

Melissa, Rochester, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 8:58 am ET

Clearly, she's not educated enough to understand that saying these things for publicity does not make it acceptable. It's a sad day when a woman has to make herself out to be a raucous racist for fame...

Mark, Chicago, IL   October 12th, 2007 8:58 am ET

Oh, Ann! You're soooooooo outrageous!

Marie, Fairfield , CT   October 12th, 2007 8:57 am ET

Ann Coulter is a perfect example of why this country does not move forward in the area of tolerance and understanding between human beings. I thought Christians were supposed to believe in that. Jesus did and he practiced Judaism.

Zeb, Greensboro NC   October 12th, 2007 8:57 am ET

I understand what Ann is trying to say, but I think it came out wrong and a little offensive, but I don't think she meant it that way. As a follower of Christ, we want EVERYONE to have the saving Grace of Christ. Also, as a follower of Christ, I embrace the fact that as a "gentile" we were grafted in. I am so grateful for the Jewish people and faith, without them, we would not have Christ, who himself was a practicing Jew as well as His disciples, who themselves did not become Believers until after the resurrection. As a nation we are so quick to take up an offense from Christians, but has no problem offending Christians and making them appear as the problem.

Christopher Boyce, St Louis MO   October 12th, 2007 8:56 am ET

One word: Wow!

Jamie Goodwin Austin TX   October 12th, 2007 8:56 am ET

Jesus would take such offense to this. He would be the first one to tell her that she is so wrong.

Ann, just ask the question honestly. "What would Jesus do? And if she thought about long enough and considered what Jesus taught. She would shut her overused mouth and go into exhile and pray for her soul.

Gary   October 12th, 2007 8:56 am ET

If Ann Coulter "had any brains she'd be a" Democrat.

Keith - Toronto, Canada   October 12th, 2007 8:56 am ET

How come in the USA – you fire MEN who slur or get racially offensive on the radio, tv or in the written media. Yet this WOMAN is allowed to continue year after year with her diatribe of ignorance. You should hire back all the men if this lady can get away with what she does. Oprah? Is Oprah in the building? We need a show on this! Someone somewhere must still have a conscience!

Steve Boston, MA.   October 12th, 2007 8:54 am ET

Does she purposely not take her meds before going on these talk shows?

Seth, NY NY   October 12th, 2007 8:53 am ET

Very disappointing remarks – she clearly was trying to be funny – glib – and wasnt. She is a joke now. Sad really – she used to add to the debate, now she is a punchline.

John C   October 12th, 2007 8:53 am ET

Jesus was a liberal whould would have been ashamed of Ann and todays religious right. They are lost in their lust for fame, fotune and power. Shame on Anne and all her supporters for USING Jesus for her own means!

Andy, Peoria, IL   October 12th, 2007 8:53 am ET

Frankly, why can't people just leave us Jews alone. Enough. As a Jew, I vote for just being left alone.

Bmm, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 8:52 am ET

I'm sure this has been said over and over, but I don't know what possesses Coulter to believe that she can speak for all Christians! "We," as all inclusive, certainly do not believe what she says, because I do not believe what she says. Maybe a group believes as she does, but I'd appreciate it if she doesn't lump all Christians under her belief system. Christians already get pigeon-holed and stereotyped as right-wing conservative wackos these days...the last thing we need is Coulter professing to embody the ethos of the religion.

Brian, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 8:52 am ET

Why was my comment of last night removed? It was far less defamatory than the comments that are on the site now.

Kheran, Miami, Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:52 am ET

Just please let her keep talking....she is doing such a service to liberals and moderates by disclosing her visionary "republican ideals". She seems to have lost the sense of direction this country is taking demographically in a religious and racial perspective and she seems to have lost comprehension of the idea that nothing stays the same forever, including "perfection". Her obsession with judgment is a manifestation of ingnorance.

Eva, Boston MA   October 12th, 2007 8:52 am ET

This woman is a blatant anti-semite and an elitist white supremisist. Adolf Hitler would be proud.

mark belnay, denver, colorado   October 12th, 2007 8:52 am ET

as a teacher it embarasses me that there are people in this country that say the things such as coulter...it is this ridiculous rhetoric that shows how far our country truly has to go in order to return to the greatness it was supposed to be based on...first the 9/11 widows...then the homosexuals and now the jews...i think adolf hitler thought the same thing and look at the legacy it left behind...gee, ms. coulter, for someone so educated it would be nice if you actually realized the idiocy of your remarks to the younger generation...simply sad in the end...

Eddie, Lindenhurst,NY   October 12th, 2007 8:51 am ET

Funny thing is I used to like her. Now after the 9-11 comments about the victims families, she just crossed the line in perpetuating the pain and grief when somebody loses a loved one. I do believe she tries to grab attention whenever she gets the chance. It must be to promote her celeb and/or books. We really shouldn't give her the chance. Her flippant comments on religion make a fairly decent looking woman ugly.

Rose Nashville TN   October 12th, 2007 8:51 am ET

She's not stupid at all. She knows exactly what to say and do to keep people talking about her. Who is she? Why do people keep listening to her and reporting what she says? When her comments are treated as being legitimate she is just getting exactly what she wants and laughing all the way to the bank, so to speak.

Muhammed, Detroit   October 12th, 2007 8:51 am ET

Hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!! Thats good comedy

KD Syracuse NY   October 12th, 2007 8:50 am ET

It's amazing how when someone makes comments like these how everyone starts making excuses for them or saying "its the liberals, all the liberals." People why can't you just admit when someone is wrong?

Ruth, Buffalo NY   October 12th, 2007 8:50 am ET

My faith or lack of it is no one's business but my own. Belief is something that should be held close – don't ask (tell) me to believe as you do and I'll respect your right to do the same. As far as Ann Coulter goes, she is entitled to believe that Jews are "imperfect" Christians and that all Jews need to be believe as she does. She should remember that Muslims believe that as well.
Jews believe that everyone (not Jewish) who follow the 7 Noachide laws are going to the world to come – they don't preach conversion and don't beleive you have to believe as they do.
Tkun H'alom means building in this world a righteous place, don't practice your religion because it will get you in heaven, but treat this world and each other with courtesy and respect because it is the proper thing to do. Jews do not believe in waiting for a miracle – do everything you can today to achieve goodness and kindness in this world.

A Doyle, Boca Raton, Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:50 am ET

Honestly, the reason Ann Coulter makes the money she makes and gets the attention she gets is because everyone participates in feeding the monster...
We should all learn our lesson....

Dan New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 8:50 am ET

I believe Anne said what she truly believes and a lot of Christian would agree with her. But if you had substituted the word Moslem for Christian and Christian with Jew, i.e. Christians are imperfect Moslems I am sure she would have gone off the wall. I am sure she would never tolerate someone saying she is an imperfect Moslem, even though they came after Christianity. Also, if Jews are imperfect Christians, I am curious what she believes Budhist, Moslems, Hindus, etc... are?

Gary, Minneapolis MN   October 12th, 2007 8:50 am ET

If Ann Coulter and Michael Moore had a baby, it would be totally awesome!

"I'm red, no I'm blue! Wah wah pay attention to me media!"

Juanita Sullivan   October 12th, 2007 8:49 am ET

What drug is Ms.Coulter on? I saw her on an interview on Today and instantly didn't like her and I am a Christian. For her to make remarks like this is just over the line. Deutsch made a remark to her about she being too educated? Educated in what? Not reality and life! She obviously has no clue! Most of her statements make that clear!

Nathan, Columbus Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:49 am ET

Okay, let me see if I understand a lot of these positions. The New Testament, which supposedly teaches love for everyone, is the "perfected" Jewish faith...right? Okay...then why the hell did followers of the New Testament go from Europe all the way to the Middle East to kill everyone. Several times. Doesn't the modern Christian church teach about it's own history? With all the killing in the name of a peaceful, loving God...they're probably too embarassed. Makes me glad I'm a Pagan. If I was a Christian, I'd be so embarassed by her statements. At least with us, if we screw up something that bad....normally we'll own up to it.

Judy, Reno, NV   October 12th, 2007 8:48 am ET

Obviously she's not as educated as all the comments keep giving her credit for. I don't believe she does her religion any service by sounding so judgmental and ignorant.

andy k, athens georgia   October 12th, 2007 8:48 am ET

What a sick and twisted woman

Chuck, Memphis, TN   October 12th, 2007 8:48 am ET

Ease up folks. This is America. She can say whatever she wants. If you don't agree with her, ignore her and go on with life. Folks spend too much time worrying about what others say. Spend your time more constructively. Volunteer to help folks less fotunate than yourselves. Actions speak louder than words.

John Verde, Burlington Vermont   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

Yet another stupid, anti-semitic, blinded "christian" Intolerant, judgemental, and think they're "perfect" despite their sins. Yet they are the most Superstitious of the lot: Funny how they mock others for their beliefs, but let me get this straight, they believe in: immaculate conception? rising from the dead? second comings? walking on water? what a joke, this whole world would be A LOT better off without christians. Just ask all those persecuted by them over the years, and all the oppressed women. Give me a break. Dumb C.

Oscar Hauptman, Boca Raton, Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

Amazing America! Debating about whose beliefs are better, without questioning childhood brainwashing by brainwashed parents about gods, angels, devils, saviors, and such unsbstantiated nonsense. Real liberals do not believe in god and don't care whose naive delusions are better.

Jane, Bronx, New York   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

I am truly offended by the comments made by Coulter. As a practicing Christian, I do not consider myself a "perfected Jew". I don't think I know what that statement means. Her statement is completely erroneous. As a public figure, she has failed at displaying tact and common sense. She is a discredit to her religion. How can she call herself a Christian when she ins't tolerant of anyone who isn't like her? Christ's message consists of tolerance. He taught Gentiles and Jews alike. She certainly doesn't seem very Christ-like to me.

Amy Buondonno, Yardley, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

Apparently "educated" and "intelligent" are not synonomous, at least in Ms. Coulter's case.

Yes, she is accurately stating Christianity's grossly arrogant and presumptuous position about the relative merit of other religions. However, this is nothing new – and neither is the phenomenon of some loudmouthed yahoo picking fight just because she can.

Prehaps the comeback Mr. Deutsch should have made was to suggest exaniming the New Testament from a different viewpoint. Maybe it's not so much a fast-track to salvation as a dumbed-down version that God presented when he realized that most people weren't able to manage the rigors of Judaism.

And it's not offensive at all for me to say that.

Grudzinski, Greenwich, Connecticut   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

Anne Coulter is a smart, savvy, calculating woman who knows how to push the envelope with comments. I don't believe she is anit-semetic. I do believe, however, that she intentionally seeks controversy and loves keeping herself in the limelight. You'll never get Anne Coulter to "sugar" coat her opinions.

Brian, Vienna, VA   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

You bunch of silly, hysterical libs. You, as libs (actually, socialists) claim to be the "tolerant" ones, yet you'd like all kinds of nasty things to happen to Ann Coulter. Sure, as a conservative, I'd like those same things to happen to Rosie, but at least I don't pretend to be tolerant of crazy viewpoints.

Mike, Patchogue NY   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

There really is no philosophical difference between the desire to prostelyze and suicide bombing. Both are born from the belief that one has exclusive access to the truth, and that other beliefs are to be eliminated. Its stunning how, despite appearances to the contrary, how philosophically close Ann is Osama.

Loyaa Des Moines, Iowa   October 12th, 2007 8:47 am ET

I wonder if Ms Coulter realizes the logical misstep she made – asserting that by virtue of being a newer build on an older religion that Christianity is inherently superior.

By this logic Islamism is superior to Std Christianity and Mormonism superior to Islam.

Continuing the logic any Cult based on these religions created in the last week but believed to by true by its followers is yet superior.

– All praise to the prophet Zimzy
( Sure I made him no…her up, but I really believe in her and to get to heaven all you and I got to do is give money to her priest)

Did I mention I am the only priest at the moment? I am sure I did…oh yes quit certain I did.

disgusted in w.va.   October 12th, 2007 8:46 am ET

So long as people like Coulter and Hannity speak for Christians in this country, then I have no use for Christianity any more.

sam walton Little rock arkansas   October 12th, 2007 8:45 am ET

I wonder if she belives there is a statute of limitations on the killing of christ? ......

sami north vernon,indiana   October 12th, 2007 8:45 am ET

this is outrageous.I,a mere 16 year old girl can even see the injustice in her words.I have heard of race wars and sexist,but what is the world coming to now that more people like this woman are coming out and being predjudice against other religions.This makes me feel humiliated to even say that i am a part of the human race anymore because of more and more people becoming like this.

Peg, Philadelphia, Pa   October 12th, 2007 8:45 am ET

Ann reminds me of Madonna, very successful at promoting herself and wildly successful yet lacking any real talent. Apparently she hasn't been getting any attention in the press as of late so she must shock. Unfortunately all of the presses will examine and argue her comments for a few days and as always Ann will sit back and smile. I for one have always ignored her transparent attempts at attention. America should not take the bait; perhaps then she will go away once and for all.

Mike, Montreal, Canada   October 12th, 2007 8:45 am ET

Wow. Sometimes I understand why people like this get death threats: cuz they deserve it. Let's just dress her up in SS black right now. They're still pursuing the Nazi propaganda department heads from the 1940s so why the hell aren't we throwing her in jail now?

Blythe - AZ   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

She and others like her won't be fired untile advertisers pull out their support. She creates controversy which keeps her employed and gets everyone rich and the media hopping to talk about it. In reality, anyone of us mere mortals would get lynch mobbed in a parking lot and at the very least fired from our jobs for making such statements.

PSKing Lakeside, AZ   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

I can only imagine the parenting this woman received – her folks must be so proud, "oh you remember my daughter, the racist/bigot/zeolot?"

Angie, Green Bay, WI   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

Martin in Austin, Texas: Your comments are extremely anti-Christian. How can you possibly be offended at what Ann said, when you yourself are throwing the same hateful religious labels. I guess you view it acceptable to be a bigot as long as you're not the victim. To say that she has no sense of right or wrong because she is a Christian is extremely hypocritical. Shame on you, for you are no better!

Al, NY NY   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

Unfortunately the skank is getting exactly what she wants here...attention. Too bad my true description of her was already used in a number of posts (see Bob from Ohio). You can bet she'll be on Faux News w/ her buddies O'Reilly and Hannity real soon. They'll throw her some softball questions and let her not answer except with her usual ridiculous rationalizations AND turn it into a Liberal hate fest

What the ugly bone bag deserves is to go the Capital and treat all her GOP buddies to a "good time."

dave, Port Washington, WI   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

wooohooo! Coulter is now officially and irrevocably a charter member of the nutjob squad! let's run this babe for president!

Bob, Norman Oklahoma   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

Though I generally find that Coulter's remarks are far from unbiased, I think that her efforts here at explaining her personal religious views is realistic and unoffensive. I'm a Christian, you're a Jew: ask me if I think you missed the mark and I'll tell you yes. Otherwise, I'd be Jewish. This is a rare occasion where Coulter actually tries not to be offensive.

Patrick, St. Simons Island, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 8:44 am ET

Go visit Israel. Only 60% of population are religious, but almost 100% jew. go figure. Its not a religion, its an ethnicity thus herein lies the problem and the great lie. So the young lady student complaining about "Christian" holidays? Get more education, Halloween is not about Christianity. Most of the comments on this blog have made the same confused interpretation. Bob from Pennsylvania is correct. Read it again.

Amy, Rochester NY   October 12th, 2007 8:43 am ET

Why, I wonder, do we still allow her to be on any of the news media? I guess I understand why she is on FOX; but otherwise, she ought not be on TV. Everything that comes out of that woman's mouth is a waste of air. She will continue being offensive and ignorant until people (news media) stops putting her on the air, and people stop buying and supporting her book.

Lentz   October 12th, 2007 8:43 am ET

You guys are just pissed because what it all comes down to...is that you don't accept Jesus as the Messiah..Even when he fullfilled every prophecy written in the old testament about him hundreds and thousands of years before he was born. One of the prophecies is that he will be rejected by his own people, which is exactly what I am seeing here...

Jim, Alamogordo NM   October 12th, 2007 8:43 am ET

This is a perfect example of the train wreck we come to expect out of these "conservative commentators." They are total shock jocks. Michael Savage, O'Reiley, Coulter...etc have all said things morally offensive to a group of people or just plain stupid. In a world with so many issues, these people have the time to playcate the masses by allowing us to call them racists, bigots, or whatever else we can use to define them. This however crosses a line that was drawn in the 30s and 40s. You never single out a group of people like that. Whether they be christian, jew, muslim, buddist or any other religion on the market. If it were up to persons like her she would personnaly crusade for the eradication of all non christians. Pull an IMUS on her. Better yet send her to Isreal with a tv camera for a year. Let her try to convert the people in the holy land and have some real must see tv.

Berry Hobbs, Rochester, MN   October 12th, 2007 8:43 am ET

I just can't believe that she continues to represent a body of people who are good and decent with such views. Having her to be a part of any political discourse from here on would be as bad or worse than having Don Imus say what he said. She is no better, and those who allow her to continue are just the save

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 8:42 am ET

every religious loser just needs to be rounded up and led into a boiling hot volcano so they can go to the heaven they so much belive in and leave the rest of us alone.

Larry, Or   October 12th, 2007 8:41 am ET

I'm sorry. I have a real hard time thinking of Ann Coulter and her followers as 'perfected' anything....

Greg Dobbins, Yukon, OK   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

As a life long Christian I am offended and troubled with Ms. Coulter's comments. Her views are not of Christianity. They are more aligned with views of the English during the crusades. Convert or else. This is dangerous, and helps the rest of the country confirm their beliefs that Chrisitianity is lip service. She has a right to voice her views, but next time maybe she should do what the Bible says, go in a closet, shut the door and talk to God one on one.

Sean Toleson Baltimore, Maryland   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

The problem here is not Ann Coulter...but religious fundamentalism in our own country. Her statements display the incompatability of belief that any fundamentalist religion encounter when compared to other religous practices.

However, if an atheist said america would be better off without belief in God, Ann and her contemporaries would attack him as a philisitine, a soulless evil Communist.

The right will ignore or downplay this statement, and the left wont give her the beating she deserves...so Coulter gets to go on poisoning the media in this country with her hackish, uninformed (or false) and inane chatter.

The real sad thing here is millions of Americans are as intolerant, bigoted and as stupid as she is.

Moe, Montreal, Quebec Canada   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

As a Jew I can not say that I am offended or surprised by this point of view. It is what most Christians believe and as Jews we have to be open to other religious points of view without being offended and crying antisemitism every time someone makes a atatement about their faith and beliefs. Mr.Deutsch is a good example of the insular nature of the jewish population today in not really understanding the beliefs of Chrstians today and not really wanting to when all this information is availabe at their fingertips. Thus the disbelief..or ignorance on our part.

No one religion has or should have a monopoly on beliefs as long as the beliefs do not impinge on the rights of others.

I thought all people have the freedom of speech and religion in the USA.

www.WayOfTheMaster.com   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

I must say that she should have chosen her words more carefully – unless she really believes what she said. As a believer in the Bible as God's Word and Jesus as the Christ, one must acknowledge Jewish heritage – Jesus was a Jew – and the Jewish people as the chosen people of God. There is no 'fast track'. There is only one way to God for both Jew and non-Jew.

R.S. Napa, CA   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

Wow, Chris Rock was right. It went from accepted racism for foreigners, then the French, then illegal aliens... Jews and African Americans are next. Any day now, huh? Well, here it is. He was right: That train is NEVER late, is it?

Then again, come on, folks. It's Coulter. This was not all that surprising.

Ginny Terry   October 12th, 2007 8:40 am ET

Ms. Coulter is a desperate attention seeker. Thankfully that is not what all Christian Republicans believe. Put a sock in it, Ann!

Tyrone Pease---Arizona   October 12th, 2007 8:39 am ET

Right-ON,......ANN....
I'm tired of aLL this political
correct-ness garbage....
May–be the wHite christians can
colonize Mars and leave this planet
to be trashed by all these screwed-up
religions and piss–AnT ethic groups..
By the way,,, I'm not religious,,
Religion is bunch of crap,..just like
communism....

Quinn, New Castle, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:39 am ET

She is correct in saying that Christ died for our sins but she is incorrect in assuming that that action has removed our accountability for our sins. Christians have to follows laws just as much as Jews do.

krister, chicago il   October 12th, 2007 8:39 am ET

Thank you Bob from Medina, you put it more succinctly than anyone yet. We don't need to waste more time on that raging bi'yatch.

Nan Schoonmaker   October 12th, 2007 8:39 am ET

What an ugly shrew. Can everyone please stop paying attention to her?

Darin Prey-Harbaugh, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:39 am ET

I am a born-again Christian who was raised conservative. Now I am basically universalist, no hell-everybody goes to "heaven". What Coulter is saying is exactly what most evangelical Christians believe. Most are probably tactful and not saying it often, but her words are not unusual. She thinks she extending grace to Jews. Obviously her religion is very narrow, petty and totalitarian, like her politics.

Norman Thomas, Bonne Terre, Missouri   October 12th, 2007 8:38 am ET

The saddest part of Coulter's remarks is that they reflect the prevailing view of most Christians that I know. Most are arrogant and think that they have no obligations toward anyone as long as they spout the words, "I accept Jesus as my savior." This baloney helps the evangelists get rich and was the same motivation that the ancient church had for selling tickets to heaven. Garbage!

Troy, El Paso TX   October 12th, 2007 8:38 am ET

As a Christian myself I find personal offense that she assumes to speak for all Christians. Ann Coulter is only one step away from the same fanatical mentality that drives the Jihadists, only a little more polite.

leah, buffalo, ny   October 12th, 2007 8:37 am ET

It's people like her that make me hate harcore Christians.

Jennifer Chenault, East Lansing, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 8:36 am ET

I understand that brainless people often times want attention and publicity but this has got to stop. Ann Coulter is an embarrassment to this country and she must learn to keep her mouth closed. She has NOTHING positive to say and each and every time she opens her mouth, she hurts people and divides humans. It is incredible that she is STILL on television.
Please stop reporting about her. Please stop replaying her hateful rhetoric about people who have different beliefs than her. She is unbelievable!!!!! Why must she always take entire groups of people and put them down? Can't she articulate her views without being a racist, ethnocentric bigot?

Sean S., DC   October 12th, 2007 8:36 am ET

This woman is crazy.

Jess, New Orleans, La   October 12th, 2007 8:36 am ET

man... I can't stand it when some loud-mouthed blowhard decides to speak up about what he/she believes my religion-and that of millions of others- to be. I'm a liberal and a Christian...and Falwell, the Consevative Right, and Coulter may be some of the worst representations of my religion, yet.

Miami   October 12th, 2007 8:35 am ET

Anyone who says her words have no meaning are full of crap. it is that kind of BS that perpetuates stupid people in this world.

She might not believe it, but there are a whole lot of people far less intelligent that grab on to that kind of garbage and apply it to their lives.

That is why my former boss would say things like Jew Down the vendor, people ask where our horns are, etc.

Overly religious people of any religioun are ridiculous, and the cause of many of the worlds problems Christians, Jews, Muslims, etc.).She can go take a flying leap.. Lets look at all teh good christians in teh republican party... Oh yeah.. They are a hining example of a PERFECT relegion... YEAH RIGHT!

Just cause you say you are relgious does not mean you get to touch little boys, try and fool around with people in bathrooms, steal money, etc. etc. etc.

What a freaking tool..

Sally, Colorado Springs, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 8:35 am ET

Educated? HA!
Intelligent? HA!
It is to laugh - all Ann Coulter has to do is open her mouth and anyone with working braincells knows that she is anything BUT intelligent.

WHY is Ann Coulter still being shown on the news and in papers? To repeat: she's an offensive, ignorant, intolerant *insert noun of choice*.

Given the way certain members of her conservative group behave and believe and try to portray themselves as "mainstream America," I would just like the rest of the world to know that the rest of the USA are not goose-stepping brownshirts. We do NOT adhere to Coulter and her group's warped views.

Nikki, Sarasota, FL   October 12th, 2007 8:35 am ET

Hell for Ann Coulter would be heaven for most people.

Brannon Balsley, Durham, North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 8:34 am ET

I heard the full interview this morning on my local talk radio station. I have to say that this is probably the most bigoted view of religion I've ever heard. I find that her willingness to use a Seinfeld episode to back up her "fact" suggests that she has no knowledge of what she was speaking.

I was very glad to hear Deutsch stand up to her and call her out for what she is. I also loved that she set herself up and he simply allowed her to do so.

Kevin, Nashville TN   October 12th, 2007 8:34 am ET

This woman is too much, she is a bigot and a racist. People tolerated her when she put down gays (my people), but now she puts down jews and everyone is finally seeing how much of a bigot she really is. I have been telling you people. Don't listen.. She is a hate monger and she does not represent the Christian church I belong to. No Christian would act like that. Why do people keep supporting this hateful witch?

K, Little Rock   October 12th, 2007 8:34 am ET

Several comments regarding Ann's high intelligence. Too bad she doesn't use it for serious discourse. Instead she cynically panders to a segment of the population unable to think for themselves.

Randall Riley, Austin, TX   October 12th, 2007 8:34 am ET

Ann Coulter is a non-thinking nobody who has been able to regurgitate hate and stupidity, which gives her the press coverage to fuel more hate and stupidity. Please, quit airing her comments and she'll go away.

RW Cincinnati OH   October 12th, 2007 8:34 am ET

If a liberal said anything so small-minded and outrageous, the conservatives would FLIP out. Conservatives are hipocrits...period!

Michael   October 12th, 2007 8:32 am ET

Is Ann Coulter a man?

Steve, Kalamazoo, MI   October 12th, 2007 8:32 am ET

Ann Coulter is america's answer to Mahoud Ahmadinejad and Osama Bin Laden.

Melissa, Charlotte NC   October 12th, 2007 8:32 am ET

I'm disgusted by this woman and her stupid comments. If she was truly a "good Christian" then she wouldn't spew such hatred and bigotry....she's a hypocrite.

Dean D   October 12th, 2007 8:31 am ET

Anne Coulter has gone too far with her extremely biased and myopic views. It's one thing to have these views, which are pathetic and narrow-minded, but to be given a stage to broadcast them is inexcusable. I feel she has earned herself an early retirement from public exposure. I am deeply offended by her anti-Jewish rant.

Pat Carpenter, Haines City Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:31 am ET

This woman is a blithering idiot. She may be educated, someone ought to check out her credentials, but she lacks common decency and common sense. To have her even associated with the republican party is dumber than dog dodo. Her and Craig should be on the same rocket sled out of here.

Kris, Charleston, SC   October 12th, 2007 8:30 am ET

Don't let this woman fool you. She knows exactly what she is doing and saying. Yes, she is far too educated and worldly to be such a bigot. However, her ridiculous statements are what keep her in the news, and she knows it. This is nothing more than someone screaming, "Look at me! Look at me!"

Louise, Brooklyn NY   October 12th, 2007 8:30 am ET

Didn't she say in regards to her view of the ideal America "People were happy...They're tolerant...." Wow. Contradicting herself within two interview questions. Thats absurd...even for Ann.

Jeff, Atlanta GA   October 12th, 2007 8:29 am ET

“When fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” - Sinclair Lewis

Larry Smith Newport News Va   October 12th, 2007 8:29 am ET

Reminds us why Jefferson and the other founding fathers greatness is in part due to pressing for separation of church and state. More havic in history has happened as a result of instatutionalizing the prejedices of religion into law. Coulter needs tomove to the middle east where she (or her male counterpart) can take part in executing (sic) these policies.

Tawnyia, Tampa FL   October 12th, 2007 8:29 am ET

What an oxymoron – "They're Christian. They're tolerant." Tolerant of what – everyone who looks, thinks, acts, and believes just as they do?

Igor Blascheko   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

I'M NEITHER CHRISTIAN NOR JEW NOR MUSLIM.

WHENEVER A CRISTIAN PERSON IS INSULTED BY THEIR RELIGIOUS BELEIVES THEY SIMPLY BECOME TOLERANT AND RESPECT OTHER PEOPLES BELEIVES. BUT WHENEVER SPECIALLY AN AMERICAN JEW IS CRITIZICED HE OR SHE CREATES A BIGGER DEAL ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND INMEDIATELLY MAKES REMARKS AND CALLS THE OTHER ANTI-SEMITIC.
THEY ARE VERY INTOLERANT UNLIKE THEIR HALF BROTHERS THE MUSSLIMS
AT THE SAME TIME JEWS CONSIDER THEMSELVES SUPERIOR AND NOMINATE THEMSELVES "THE CHOZEN PEOPLE OF GOD" JUST BECAUSE THEY WANT TO BE SPECIAL AND HAVE COME UP WITH THIS 3450 YEAR OLD MARKETING SCHEME TO SEPARATE THEMSELVES FROM THE REST OF HUMANITY.
JEWS SOMETIMES FORGET THEIR TRUE HERITAGE. JUST BECAUSE SOME COUNTRY'S GREAT INFLUENCE ALLOW THE REST OF THE WORLD TO GIVE THEM A LAND TO LIVE IN SO THEY CAN CALL IT THEIR OWN.
TODAY'S AMERICAN JEWS SOMETIMES FORGET THAT THEY SHARE THE SAME DARK PAST AS THEIR AFROAMERICAN NATIONALS. THEY SEEM TO FORGET THAT THEY WERE SLAVES AND WERE RELEASED FROM EGIPT.
A NEW FORM OF JEW IS NECESARY TO LIVE IN THIS WORLD AND BE TOLERANT OF OTHERS. THIS APPLY MOSTLY TO AMERICAN AND SOME WESTERN EUROPE JEWS . AS ANN COULTER REMARKS THEY NEED TO BE PERFECTED (IN THE GOOD SENSE OF THE WORD) OTHERWISE THEIR ARROGANCE WILL PASS FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION AND MANY WARS WILL HAUNT ALL OF HUMANITY UNTIL THE END OF MANKIND.
JEWS NEED TO LEARN FROM CHRISTIANS EVEN THOUGH THEY STILL THINK THAT EATING PORK IS A SIN BUT KILLING THEIR HALF BROTHERS IS NOT.

Jeff, Princeton, New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

For those of you saying, "Ann Coulter is a talk-show host...a conservative shock-jock known to have an edgy sense of humor," "Nobody treat this like it's a big deal" and giving us lessons in Christian theology regarding the "revealed" nature of the Old vs. the New Testament, need I remind you that you these are the comments and attitudes that allowed Hitler to rise to power and kill 10-13 million people, including Jews, homosexuals and the handicapped, among others?

Andre' J. Perrin, Richardson, TX   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

Ann is the "classic dumb blonde."

Ed in Atlanta   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

Two things come to mind here:

1. Why in the hell would Deutsch and CNBC give this nut case a stage. What has she done to deserve a stage

2. Thank goodness she speaks for Republicans and their type of Christianity. As a Christian democrat I am glad she isn't our spokesperson. I say keep her and Larry Craig out speaking for the Republicans right up til November 2008 to remind the voters what the party is really all about!

Michael D. Houst, Barrington, NH   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

As an American Citizen, Ann Coulter is entitled to voice her own opinion, publicly, and to whomever is listening.

If you use the definition of the word, "bigot" to mean "a prejudiced person who is intolerant of opinions, lifestyles, or identities differing from his or her own" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bigotry, 12 Oct 07.) then Ms Colter's remarks and stance are not those of a bigot. Nor are they of someone who is prejudiced as she does have knowledge of, and examined the facts of her beleifs.

She does discriminate between Jews and Christians; but her own statements support that it is an acknowledgement of differences and her own preferences. She is NOT engaging in anti-semetic behavior, nor is there any evidence that she is discriminating against jews for any human rights.

Sad to say it, but those people throwing around the anti-semetic and Nazi labels are showing themselves to be to intolerant ones in this scenario.

Dave NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 8:28 am ET

All religions are worthless so in the end, she looks like an idiot anyway.

Elizabeth Ashwood, Tulsa OK   October 12th, 2007 8:27 am ET

I hope other people of the world who're reading CNN this morning know that not all conservative Americans are dye-bottle retards, like Ann Coulter.

Ruth Stalvey, Cary, North Carolina   October 12th, 2007 8:27 am ET

Ann Coulter reveals her ignorance of Christianity by saying you have to "follow the laws." Jesus said he had come to fulfill the law and to provide salvation through grace, not obedience to the law. Although I don't believe all this stuff, at least I know the dogma, unlike Ann Coulter.

Kendra, Nashville, TN   October 12th, 2007 8:26 am ET

this chick should not be speaking like she's representing all Christians...this woman needs to sit down and reread some of the bible...sad that an educated woman would make statements like this

E. Douglas, Cincinnati Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:26 am ET

Heil Hitler!!

sammy, florida   October 12th, 2007 8:26 am ET

bless her heart, she's dumb as a fence post.

Simo, Alexandria VA   October 12th, 2007 8:26 am ET

I am a practicing Muslim and I grew up with a lot Jews in Casablanca, Morocco. I feel offended by her comments because this is an attack not only on Jews but on all the minorities. The sad truth is, a lot of people buy her hateful gibrish (Sold in Costco of all the place) I think her time is almost up because she is outdoing her hateful self.she is an ivey league graduate. She went to Cornell U, her major was anti-semitism with a minor in intolerence.

Cassie, Toronto, Ont   October 12th, 2007 8:25 am ET

For an supposedly well educated woman, she is really ignorant.

pat pardis Wolf Crceek Montana   October 12th, 2007 8:24 am ET

Simply put, if it were not for republicans like this one, there would probably be more republicans

Dave, Brunswick, Maine   October 12th, 2007 8:24 am ET

Listen to Coulter, thats how all republicans think. She is the spokesperson for the party. All narrow minded, one way, unconvincing, this is their world and I dont want to live thinking like her. Ann Coulter is poison, a festering infection, racially biased. Make her go away.

Bruce, Redford MI   October 12th, 2007 8:23 am ET

Why does she continue to get air time. She is the Paris Hilton of politics and extremists or should we say Christian terrorists! She is nobody and keeps getting headlines! You cater to her needs to sell books just like the media caters to Paris. If everyone ignored her, she might have to work for a living!

Tony Somers, Columbus, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:23 am ET

A few of the posts got it right.

Coulter is a marketing machine who knows that by saying anything inflamatory she will get air time and sell more books.
She thrives on our shock knowing that it will put money in her pockets. The sooner we realize that she is an empty talking head, the better.

Alas I don't think this will happen and she is keenly aware of this fact.

Serj Kearny NJ   October 12th, 2007 8:22 am ET

American christians are perfect, at least they think so. They are against stem cells research and pro-choice liberals, but they support Irak war which had killed more than 300 000 people, including almost 4000 brave american soldiers. What would Jesus say about that? Tell Coulter perfection doesn't exist.

Geoff, Bloomsburg PA   October 12th, 2007 8:21 am ET

Ann Coulter: the Britney Spears of politics - say anything, do anything for attention, mostly to sell tripe in hardcover.

Crystal, Austin, TX   October 12th, 2007 8:21 am ET

It's absolutely no surprise that Ann Coulter would tout such nonsense.

JORDAN SORMAN, MANHATAN ,NEW YORK   October 12th, 2007 8:20 am ET

Talking like this Ann Coulter must be a close friend of our past president Jimmy Carter

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 8:20 am ET

Ann certainly needs to think before she speaks, no doubt. However, what she was trying to say wasn't that "Jews" are imperfect. She was referring to their belief (or lack of) that a new convenent was made through Jesus Christ which is the difference between the old testament and the new testament. Of course, now a days people are just looking for an excuse to jump someone who even utters the word Christian. Get over it.

Maria Guillen, Pembroke Pines, Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:19 am ET

Ann Coulter is just another "shock jock" and is not to be taken seriously. Unfortunately, her kind of rhetoric is hateful and destructive. It's sad to think that this is the way she makes a living and that TV news channel give her air time to spread her hate. I think it's time for someone to pull the plug!

Ron Johnson, Manhattan, KS   October 12th, 2007 8:18 am ET

Why is Ms. Coulter's comment controversial? Muslims tell us everyday that if we don't convert to their religion they will continue to kill us. Ms. Coulter just said that she would like everyone to be Christian; she didn't say anything about killing anyone if they don't convert. The controversy is political correctness gone amuck.

Mark, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:18 am ET

Deutsch got exactly what he wanted - an obnoxious sound bite from Ann Coulter.

Then Deutsch acts like he is the guardian of the Jewish people.

It was like watching Bridget Loves Bernie in hell.

Give us all a break. They deserve each other.

andy,cleveland,oh   October 12th, 2007 8:18 am ET

She makes me sad

Antoinette Sellitto, Philadelphia, Pa.   October 12th, 2007 8:17 am ET

As long as I continue to hear comments from so called "Christians" like Ms. Coulter and read some of these comments from so called "religious" people, the more affirmed I am as an atheist. Furthermore, if the Republicans are so "Christian", then they would have never supported an invasion of Iraq. To my knowledge, Jesus was a pacifist.

Howard Millman Columbus, OH   October 12th, 2007 8:17 am ET

Osama Bin Laden says that all Westerners must embrace the Muslim faith. Ann Coulter says America would be better off if everyone was Christian. Same crap, different day !!!! This is why we must have a seperation between the church and the state. Religious fundamentalists are total bigots and, by definition, are intolerant of any other beliefs. Get rid of bush & coulter and all the other morons from the "christian right".

Aaron, Delray Beach, FL   October 12th, 2007 8:16 am ET

What has happened to freedom of speech? Liberals only want what is best for them, they take only their feelings and thoughts into consideration, does the rest of the country have a say?? They only want to tear this country apart, whats next censorship, this country is going completely backwards!! All other minority groups have the right to say what they want, on public tv, radio, publications, etc., but when the majority of the country speaks, in this case Christians, we are completely berated!! this is reverse racism, come on people, freedom of speech does exist!!

Scott Kelley.........Walhalla, SC   October 12th, 2007 8:16 am ET

Ann didn't say anything "wrong" inasmuch as her true Christian beliefs outline her faith/religion. A practicing Jew is not a Christian, people. They do NOT believe Christ was/is the Son of God. However, Jews can become Christians IF they accept the deity of Christ and ask for forgiveness of their sins. Simple open-and-shut case for a Christian such as Ann. Don't see what the problem is, except that practicing Jews obviously don't want to hear that kind of thing which we, as Christians, accept as TRUTH.

Linda, Boston MA   October 12th, 2007 8:16 am ET

Ann DOES NOT speak for all Christians. I am a Christian,and my beliefs are very strong, but I am no better than anyone else. Ann was so very wrong to say anything of this nature.
We are all human beings and we all believe in something. I am not a perfected Jew or a perfected Christian, I am just me and I accept all human beings as long as they don't do me harm or wrong.
Ann needs to stop this nonsense and stop causing trouble between the different religions. We all have enough problems, she needs to STOP her attention getting nonsense.

Saman Shams, Miami, Florida.   October 12th, 2007 8:16 am ET

Imagine if a dark complected man made the same comment in the America of George Bush and Dick Cheney.
And Imagine the same scenario in say 1999.
I cannot wait till Nov 2008 I will be praying to all the Gods in the Pantheon.

Jay   October 12th, 2007 8:13 am ET

Some of these comments are funny – Ann is the classic spin machine – she's the conservative version of a shock jock... But the sad thing is to alot of the Republicians she says out loud what that won't for political correctness – To them if you're not W.A.S.P or willing to conform to their agenda, you don't count. That's what is really behind what she said...

But let's look at it for what it is – Can even the "Christians" keep together with a common set of morals and objectives. After all the Bible says "Love thy Neighbor" and "Thou Shalt Not Kill" yet obiviously they put in an exception if your neighbor doesn't agree with you on everything and of course that little commandment on killing doesn't apply to the poor, the non-christian and anyone you feel is "bad"

MaryAnne   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

Religion is one thing. This is just plain racism. She needs to apologize for her comments. That is just plain stupidity not intelligence.

Appropriately Moderate, Augusta, Georgia   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

Let's see...she's just, oh, SEVEN DECADES behind the times.

Tom, Rockford Illinois   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

What a waste of a human, her and OJ need to team up for a "ride in the Bronco"... only this time do it in Iraq with Imus tied to the hood to do play by play.
The fact that people find her "entertaining" says alot of the "dumbing of America" has taken root and is here to stay.

Rob New York City   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

It is just SAD that we waste all this energy in debating religion.

Religions are fairy tales. We have this need to believe some part of us will live forever. We are scare of death, and all of that religious crap stems from that fact.

It is all made up, yet we kill for this. Ridiculous. We should not debate any problems with religion.

Michael White, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

HAHA! That's Amazing! Deutsch doesn't get it, and apparently a lot of others don't, either.

Deutsch is just trying to drum up controversy–and failing, I might add. Sorry, but Coulter is right on this...a bit oddly worded, but she's right. The Jews are God's chosen people. They always have been and always will be. We Christians owe a lot to them. But when Coulter means perfected Jews, she means that they will turn to the Lord as a nation and as a people (i.e. "God will perfect them"). Deutsch should get a clue and read the Old Testement and then the New before he puts his foot in his mouth again.

Howard, Boca Raton, FL   October 12th, 2007 8:12 am ET

Why do the various newscasts and CNN give this brainless woman airtime?

I saw her a few weeks ago on NBC and she has nothing to add to the news, other than make news by her off the wall statements.

Steve, Blytheville, Ar   October 12th, 2007 8:11 am ET

Regardless of what point she "intended" to get across, she contradicted herself within two sentencest She stated that Republicans were tolerant, then commenced to trash Judaism....Tolerant my butt!!!! As usual, she's an "educated dweeb" with foot in mouth. On the fast track alright........but, to where?

Raisa Feldenkreis Miami Florida   October 12th, 2007 8:10 am ET

Ann Coulter did not say anything offensive. If you are a Christian you believe that a Jew is "Perfected" when he has accepted Jesus Christ. He may still follow his own ways but he is made perfect in the sense that he has completely accepted the New Testament, so he is complete. Basically, no more waiting for the Messiah.

Shane, Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 8:10 am ET

what coulter said was wrong and stupid but she did speak for the way much of the world thinks. She is known for having asassy sense of humor that is offensive to people, butany minority race or religion gets offended over stuff that nobody beleives or cares about. I am still going to go with Deutsh though.

Todd, Savannah, GA   October 12th, 2007 8:10 am ET

I don't believe everything she said, but reality is that different religions have different views. I don't think Jews believe everyone in the world is going to be saved. Is the man who belongs to the child-molesting religion going to be saved? How about the Jew-hating religion?

Don't think too many Jews would believe this. So if a person who is Christian only believes Christians are going to be saved, that is their right. That is why we live in a free country, so we can openly practice our faiths.

All the haters on this site who claim who is evil and a hater need to look in the mirror.

Farah, Dallas, Tx   October 12th, 2007 8:09 am ET

Coulter's comments were just anti-semetic.

She should be banned from the media because she is nothing but a hater.

Dave Wasserstrom   October 12th, 2007 8:09 am ET

She was asked and said what she said without thinking through it very thouroughly for tactfulness. She was just saying Christianity is the next and final step after Judaism per the Bible; but you still have the right to believe it or reject it as the truth. Free religious choice is important and she understands everyone will not believe as she believes.

Richard,Orlando,FL   October 12th, 2007 8:08 am ET

A retty face does not hide a polluted brain. If I didn't know better, I would say she was on drugs. Can you imagine her saying Republicans are tolerant. I'm glad she can live in that fantasy world. Soon she will have a very rude awakening.

Brandi, Pittsburgh, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:08 am ET

You know what worries me the most? It's not that Ann Coulter says shocking things in order to gain publicity- I wouldn't care if she actually believed what she said. What scares me are the people who defend her ridiculous tripe, and see her as a sensible woman. I refuse to believe only liberals would find her hate-mongering offensive...and true Christian would be appalled by her statements.

I. Sharp, Philadelphia, PA   October 12th, 2007 8:08 am ET

Don Imus was released from his job for comments similarly offensive. Perhaps Ann Coulter should follow his lead.

Sean, Cincinnati, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:07 am ET

Like Don Imus, Ann should be banished from the media. I am calling for an immediate boycott of Ann Coulter. And another thing, please don't disrespect the Hebrew Bible by calling it the "Old" Testament. That implies that the New Testament is superior and that is certainly not the beliefs of the Jewish people. Christianity looks worse and worse every day. Sad that these are the ambassadors of the Christian world – of which I am a part.

Todd, Middletown Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:07 am ET

Controversial? Why is Donny Deutsch offended? Perhaps you should have brought a Muslim or radical Muslim on the show. Then ask the same questions.
Idiots.

Matt, Wheeling, WV   October 12th, 2007 8:06 am ET

Media personalities can be fired for using the word "nappy", but anti-semitic celebrities maintain work? Maybe she's not as educated as we think....amazing.

Najat   October 12th, 2007 8:05 am ET

Amazing. Whoever said that jews of today are nothing more than an ethnicity is dead on. I doubt many jews would even understand how miserably rotten they fail their own covenant with the god found in their torah.

The jews of biblical times were often a "stench" in their god's nostril for either turning to false gods or going through the motions out of culture rather than love and obedience. I mean, the jews of old flat out failed when they actually had a temple. Jews of today don't even bother making a tent temple like Moses until they can overrun the muslims and rebuild their temple in Jerusalem. When was the last time you saw a jew of American or Western European citizenship sacrifice goats, sheep, and bulls in the precise manner clearly written in their own manuscripts?

Donny wants to lambast others for being hypocrites and offensive? I say he needs to stop being ignorant himself and start truly understanding what it means to be a jew if he is going to stake that claim. Two wrongs don't make a Deutsch right. At least know your own religion before pretending to be shocked and offended by another.

As for the woman, I think others in here have said it all.

Joan, Kansas City, Missouri   October 12th, 2007 8:05 am ET

I always suspected Coulter was a Nazi, and now she has spelled it out for us. How shall we perfect the Jews? Put them to work in hard labor? Anyone remember "Arbeit macht frei?" on the gates of the concentration camp? That's how the German Nazis "perfected" the Jews. Let's deport her, for God's sake!

Bozmean, NYC   October 12th, 2007 8:03 am ET

...BREAKING NEWS: Ann Coulter to set out on quest to proce the Earth is really flat after all....and that the moon is a huge reflective paper machee ball...

Mike,, Onarga, IL   October 12th, 2007 8:03 am ET

She is absolutely right folks. The biggest mistake Ms. Coulter made is she didn't quote from scripture but made this to look like it was her personal opinion. Read the book of Romans and then consider criticizing. Ms. Coulter, you are very educated but leave the talking to God.

Sean, Cincinnati, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 8:00 am ET

Coulter is a disgusting human being. She is an anti-semite who should be banished from the media after these comments. I think she is clinically insane. She must be stopped.

CJB, Alabaster, AL   October 12th, 2007 8:00 am ET

Shalom

I know that JESUS was born a JEW.

I admire, appreciate, and respect Righteous JEWISH people–as well as ANYONE ELSE Righteous–whose lives bring to pass much GOOD in this World!

ALL of Us are Children of the SAME HEAVENLY FATHER, no matter what Our Heritage...

I believe that Job and Noah and Others are Righteous and Worthy of emulation.

I KNOW that JESUS IS THE CHRIST!

I believe that JESUS, THE CHRIST, is the Only SUPREMELY Perfect Person who ever lived on this Earth.

I believe that it is necessary for me to be constantly engaged in REPENTANCE and FORGIVENESS, as well as in other GOOD CAUSES.

I refer interested readers to the Books of ZECHARIAH(Chapters 1-12), and ISAIAH(Chapters 1-14), in the OLD TESTAMENT.

SHALOM

Flip, Honolulu   October 12th, 2007 7:57 am ET

Look at all the comments...Half of you can't even spell or use proper grammar. You are almost as dumb as the lady above.

Truebob, Hollywood FL   October 12th, 2007 7:57 am ET

"They're Christian, their tolerant..." unless you are a homosexual, a Muslim, a black man in a court room, or need and abortion. Then their tolerance is something to behold. Just look at her picture, she really has that "runaway bride" nut job look about her.

Nancy Carroll, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

What a "DINGBAT!!!" She has the Bush mentality ... Everyone should think the way they do. Embarrassing to say the least.

Lolo, St. Paul, MN   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

Interesting that some people say Ann Coulter is right about how Christians see themselves. As a people who don't need to follow any rules? Surely you're joking? Christians have created a much longer litany of rules to follow than the Jews ever had. In "real" Christianity it may very well be true that we are all sinners and that Jesus died to forgive us for our sins, but anyone who claims that modern American Christians don't think they/we have to follow any rules shouldn't be surprised if they're laughed out of the room. This "club for sinners" does their utmost to exclude anyone who doesn't show themselves to be absolutely perfect according to their own definition of perfection.

Jay, Toronto, ON, Canada   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

Wait...Ann Coulter is a Conservative and Christian...but so is George Bush right? No wonder they're both morons!

Pam Jennings, Washington, DC   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

Anne's comments are an insult to both Christianity and Judaism. There are no fast tracks to moral decency. The road is long and difficult and takes discipline, as truly devoted Christians and Jews know. However, "environmental spills" of the type that explode out of Anne's deluded mouth are a dime a dozen.

Al Woodbridge, VA   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

(Part 2)

Forgot to say: This blog should be titled "CNN Political Theatre". Much more appropriate, don't you think?

Ted, Omaha NE   October 12th, 2007 7:56 am ET

She probably also doesn't believe that LDS (Mormons) are Christians....

This lady needs to be locked up in a rubber room.
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Susan, Branford, CT   October 12th, 2007 7:55 am ET

When you put bad stuff out, bad stuff comes back to you. She will pay for gaining fame and money by being offensive. I can't wait to see what her payment will be. Stay tuned.

Janice Tallahassee, FL   October 12th, 2007 7:55 am ET

Why are people still giving this divisive, hate-mongering piece of crap airtime?

Amanda, Blacklick, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:55 am ET

I think this says it best:

"Dear God, Please save me from your good people."

I lost a lot of respect for Coulter today and unfortunately, she doesn't even understand how she is wrong. Just another smart cookie who has been brain washed into being a deaf & blind sheep for the sake of her religion.

It's just hurtful what she's saying.

George Fisher, Minneapolis MN   October 12th, 2007 7:54 am ET

Who the Hell would want to be identified as a "Christian" - look at Bush who claims "God" told him to run for president. Like his father, he has caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people. While Governor of Texas he let more prisoners be executed than any other state followed by Florida where his brother Jeb was Governor.

What's depressing is not that some insane Republican gets so much coverage for her warped ideas, it's that so many people in this country are either stupid or very ignorant. They will believe anything including that there's a man in the sky who watches everything we do every second of the day and that everyone is going to Hell who doesn't accept Jesua as his or per "personal savior". Give me a break. Religion is big business. The Catholic church, through the Pope and Vatican, assisted the Nazis.

The best reason not to be a "Christian" is Bush, Cheney and all those other lairs, some who have come and gone, in this utterly corrupt administration about which nothing is "Christian".

Jane, Houston TX   October 12th, 2007 7:54 am ET

The day people quit considering Ann Coulter an "expert commentator" on anything and stop asking her questions of any nature will be a day all Americans can rejoice. And she can slither back under her rock and live there, happily squirming in the dark.

Ft. Wayne, IN   October 12th, 2007 7:53 am ET

Wouldn't it be lovely if Christians could learn to articulate the Gospel. I "think" I understand what Ms. Coulter was trying to communicate. Christians believe by faith that Jesus Christ is God in human flesh, that all men are in sin and rebellion against God, God gave the Law so that we might be fully aware of God's will and men are utterly incapable of perfectly keeping God's will (Law).

Because God is love He desires the death of no sinner, yet because He is holy and righteous all sin and rebellion must be judged. Hence He sends Christ to come in flesh and blood to pay the price for all man's sin and rebellion. It is a mangnificant exchange! Jesus recieved the penalty for our sin and rebellion and we recieved His righteousness and holiness.

I assume Mr. Deutsch was offended by the way in which Ms. Coulter presented her beliefs, if however he is offended by the Gospel then there is not much more to be said. Of course Christianity has always believed, taught and confessed the Jesus is the only true source of life, salvation and the forgivenenss of sins. Men (regardless of race) cannot be saved by obedience to the Law. The Law crushes sinners and removes every attempt at self-justification before God. It cannot give one the power or ability to do God's will. This is what the Gospel does by faith, through God's Word and the Sacraments.

Chris Cincinnati, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:53 am ET

Though I am suprised, perhaps I shouldn't be. Coulter's ignorant remarks are becoming the norm, as opposed to the exception. Maybe the world would be a better place without pompous gas bags like Ann Coulter

Al Woodbridge, VA   October 12th, 2007 7:53 am ET

Wow! I want to comment, but I must drop this and search for breaking news on Britney Spears!

Chris, Tampa FL   October 12th, 2007 7:52 am ET

You're all crazy. There is no God, therefore all religions are wrong.

Mark R., Cleveland Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:51 am ET

I think miss Coulter is not trying very hard to hide her NAZI tendancies. She would fit right in with the SS. HEIL miss Coulter.

Bob Scott, Westerville, OH   October 12th, 2007 7:50 am ET

No wonder America has lost the respect of people around the world when people like Ann Coulter are given air time. There's nothing American, or Christian, about this idiot. Try reporting on real news and let her crawl back under her rock where she belongs.

george, birmingham, AL   October 12th, 2007 7:50 am ET

I would like the host to use his skills and find a way to better market this acid tongued rouser. He should put together an ad campaign of a hypothetical 'product' featuring her, and test it out. The results of which should put on notice to the world if her bs really flies or sinks like like a rock.

Hugh, Baltimore, Maryland   October 12th, 2007 7:49 am ET

Chances that she believes what she says...I'd venture to guess it's well under 10%. She's a superb spin-artist who enjoys talking from either side of her mouth when pressed. Most of all, she enjoys being in the news weekly, which the young woman will likely never give up. Face time means growth for her checking accounts. Perhaps she should have been a gorge examiner during her years at Cornell (without the rope, of course!).

She ought be recognized for being talented in rhetoric, not as a politician, which she certainly is not. Ann thrives within our culture because she represents such an extreme aberration that we can't help but click every AC link we see. After all, it took me 5 minutes to compose this response and I wasn't even agreeing with her. Mission accomplished, Ann!

Rick Matthew   October 12th, 2007 7:49 am ET

Why anyone takes Coulter's remarks about anything seriously is the amazing thing. When I see someone with a copy of her book, I know I've found another moron.
One superstition is as good as another. To compare any religion to another is an exercise in absurdity.
The real question is: Could Superman defeat Zeus in battle? How about King Kong?

Frank, Houston, TX   October 12th, 2007 7:49 am ET

A few random thoughts – Jew is pelled with a "J" not a "j." Racism and anti-Semitism are not the same. There is nothing humorous about stupidity. There is nothing humorous about anti-Semitism or racism. Anne is free to believe whatever she likes, but to say that America would be better off if everyone were Christian is a denial of what I understand the Constitution and the Declaration to represent.

Never, in the history of the world, has it been more important that people of faith come together, to build communities if mutual understanding, tolerance and respect; for if we do not, our differences and extremes will at the least create barriers between us, and at worst destroy us.

Daniel Rush, Cleveland, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:49 am ET

As a Jew I am not so much offended by this as I am as an American. While this may seem like a simple statement, it can, and usually will, be seen by fanatics as a jumping-off point for more anti-semetic comments and, possibly, actions. This type of behavior is unacceptable in the Free World and attention-seekers such as Ann Coulter should not have this type of recognition. Please grow up Ms Coulter and find better ways to garner attention.

mary pomerantz, marion new york   October 12th, 2007 7:48 am ET

It's stupid comments made by people like Coulter that cause the world to be like it is,Coulter would like the world to be all vanilla, sweet and sugary like the Christian religion would like you to beleive.
Wake up! and check out the cream coated version of religion that you're following. THen Check out the real world!The Jews are a Nationality their religion is Hebrew, one of the oldest religions in the world and if it were not for the Hebrews you wouldn't have your Christianity because... Christ was a Hebrew!!

Tim, Baltimore, MD   October 12th, 2007 7:47 am ET

So if Christianity is the perfection of Judaism, with so many Christian religions, which one is the Perfect Christian Religion and how will we convert all Christians to that religion. I personally don't want to be a member of the second or third best.

John, Rutland, MA   October 12th, 2007 7:46 am ET

I'm so tired of religous conflict in this world. Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Sunni, Shiite etc. – we're all simply humans with nearly identical DNA searching for meaning in this life. A person's religion is largely just a result of their family history and where they live in the world. I wonder if the human race will ever get past the petty differences of "my religion is better than your religion"? Comments like this from Coulter only stall human progress. She may be educated, but she apparently lacks the brain power to see the bigger picture.

Patricia Gonzalez, Miami, FL   October 12th, 2007 7:45 am ET

This comment does not surprise me. Ann Coulter makes a living by make outrageous statements. She's a bigot and everyone will know that now. Ms. Coulter is quite ignorant and it's very surprising that people buy her books. I know I'll never buy one of her books. She must be a very frustrated and unhappy individual.

J.Zimmerman Philadelphia PA   October 12th, 2007 7:44 am ET

re: Dane, Columbus, OH: I am a Buddhist. We don't care what religion or belief system one practices. The only thing Buddha said about religion, is:
"Any belief that requires BLIND FAITH is not religion, but politics. You must find your own path and demand proof of those who tell you to belive.

l. Reis-Cincinnati, Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:44 am ET

Why can't we put all mythology aside? So many of the worlds wars have been caused bt religion.

Jason, Columbia MD   October 12th, 2007 7:43 am ET

"Traditional Jewish faith recognizes Jesus as a prophet but not a savior."

- Jon, Sacremento

Jon, you've never actually met a Jewish person before, have you? That's not what we believe at all. Jesus was a person with some good morals, but that's it. He's no different from anyone else.

Steve, Atlanta, GA   October 12th, 2007 7:43 am ET

What she said was a bit rude and pushy when doing an interview, for TV, with a person who is Jewish. There are nicer ways to describe the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. "Perfected" is a term I have never used, inside of our outside of church. Again, rude if you asked me. But, "antisemitism"? Deutsch is wrong there. IMHO, he cheapens the power of that label by using it in this situation.

Valerie- West Palm Beach, FL   October 12th, 2007 7:41 am ET

Too educated or not, Coulter is the typical bully! Mr. Deutsch, it's your responsibility not to indulge her ignorant comments by simply banning her from "civilized" media and exposure to the masses. She's proven time and again that she's unworthy. Instead, her radical fans can pay to listen to her rude attacks on Jews, Senator John Edwards and all other reasonable people that actually contribute value to society. Lock her up and throw away the keys. She’s intolerable!!

Bette happiness   October 12th, 2007 7:41 am ET

Ouch! i'd rather she talk about male cirimcision as a religious ritual that
kills zillions of nerve endings and should be abolished ditto female circumcison.
That's the real fault of religion trying to make everyone the ame.
Coulter in any event is an egotistical
pig.

Les Dorset VT   October 12th, 2007 7:40 am ET

As an American, a Jew and a Republican (there are a lot more of us then you might think)let me say that we all have our "cross to bear". AC is as much of an embarrassment to conservatives as Al Sharpton is to liberals....the difference though is she is a lot more dangerous.

Hillary in West Orange, NJ   October 12th, 2007 7:39 am ET

HAHAHA ANN YOU ARE SO CRAZY AND GROSS. PLEASE KEEP BEING CRAZY AND GROSS BECAUSE YOU MAKE ME LAUGH SO HARD.

Jacqueline Chan, SF   October 12th, 2007 7:38 am ET

Ann's a goof head...

Ryan, Boston MA   October 12th, 2007 7:38 am ET

Why is it OK then to have the Jews refer to themselves as the 'chosen people', aren't THEY educated? The Bible teaches you to encourage all to join the flock. I'm not a Coulter reader or anything, I just don't like it when people are attacked for espousing thier non-violent religious beliefs when specifically asked about them.

Elena, Clinton Maryland   October 12th, 2007 7:38 am ET

What I find amazing about people like Ann Coulter is that they seem to forget that one of the reasons this country was founded was BECAUSE PEOPLE WERE TIRED OF RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE!!!! ANN educated fool.....

Richard Dayton, OH   October 12th, 2007 7:38 am ET

Coulter is a Christian Fundamentalist Legalist which basically means that she does not understand Christianity. She obviously is focused simply obedience in a legalistic way, anyone can obey because they know the rules but that doens't mean they are transformed through the Holy Spirit. It's possible to believe that Christ died for your sins and still not accept Him as a transforming power in your life. The Bible says 'you will know them by their fruit'. I'm not seeing much fruit in Anne Coulter just condescending Bible book knowledge that is prevalent in Christian church and is the basis for hypocrisy. If you can't let Christ change you from the inside out then you're hindering and counterproducing God's will for you. Christ told the Pharisee's in Matthew 23:25-26 "Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean." Sound like many of the evangelists and right wing pundits today? Christ isn't the problem, man is. The true Christians aren't out in the forefront wanting their faces on prime time. They're hidden in prayer and devotion because it's not about fame, fortune, or winning an argument. They are simplistic and humble. Ideology is not a stumbling block to those who truly understand the Bible. It's man made not God created. It's sad to see the ingorance of people such as Coulter spread like a cancer devouring the body of Christ and sabotaging the true work of Christ.

Mike, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 7:38 am ET

Something tells me Jon in Sacramento voted for Bush and would defend anyone as long as they are republican. However, I'm sure he would do the same if a "liberal" were to make a comment like this.

Matt, Bexley Ohio   October 12th, 2007 7:37 am ET

Have we become so religiously ignorant that this really counts as news? Whether Coulter is a shining example of Christian faith or not, all she's done is express orthodox Christian faith. Of course (traditional) Christians think that everyone else should become Christians! Of course they think Jews should accept Jesus as their savior! What else could they possibly believe, if they are committed to the historic core of the Christian faith? And what in the world does being "educated" have to do with that? "I went to college, so now I understand that Jesus is just my savior, not the world's. When the New Testament says that all have sinned, and all are in need of a savior, it actually means that <i?only Christians have sinned and are in need of a savior." Give me a break. You can dismiss Coulter's faith as unreasonable or simply false, but anyone who purports to be shocked by what she said should be deeply embarrassed about his/her own ignorance concerning the dominant religious tradition of the English-speaking world.

Andrew L. MOlter, Dearborn, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 7:35 am ET

Donny Deutsch should not have been offended by Ann statement of her beliefs. How intolerant! Are all Jews so intolerant of Christian beliefs? Ann is showing just how tolerant and accepting Christians are. Donny, on the other hand, is demonstrating intolerance. I'm sure all Jew are not like him.

I'll be surprised if CNN posts my comments.

Mike Adams, Rochester, NY   October 12th, 2007 7:35 am ET

I have an idea, let's throw out ALL religion, since religion has caused more deaths and more problems than any other source. We should be more humanistic in that we are all thrown in this together and as thinking beings we should be able to figure out what is right and what is wrong. If the religious think that a "book of right and wrong" will stop those among us who won't follow along, it's pretty obvious it won't. Claiming that a historical figure from ancient times will save us all by following him is just as ludicrous (Strictly in my own opinion) but many others feel the same. As far as Ann Coulter goes, hand her a gun, and she's just as bad as any terrorist who thinks their way is the right way and only way.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 7:35 am ET

Like it or not folks, this is Chritianity as it's believed today. Stated rather crudely I'll agree.

Mike, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 7:34 am ET

Come on. Can't anyone see through this phony. She must have a book coming out soon to make another stupid comment like this. I believe there is a special place in hell for people like this.

Radical thinker Delray Beach, FL   October 12th, 2007 7:34 am ET

As long as people spend any time trying to find and explain the differences between each other, whether by color, religious belief, side of town you live on etc.....the more seperate we will feel. This in turn creates fear....fear of being alone, alone in body and in beliefs....so the fear amplifys as we meet people that seem like us....and we become protective of our point of view.....willing to fight in some cases to the death for our belief. What is the worst that could happen if a long held belief is wrong?? What if we look at the similarities between us....let's look at what draws us closer, common experience. Please please.....look for what is the same between us.....that way your compassion will be opened up! That's what Jesus was....a compassionate person......Remember???

Steve Antonius, Sycamore, IL   October 12th, 2007 7:32 am ET

Ann Coulter loves the spotlight at anyone's expense. Disdainfully, she plays games with her readers by cavalierly blurring the line between the editorial and the royal we. She may be in negotiations for a new book contract!

No Name, Los Angeles CA   October 12th, 2007 7:32 am ET

Ann Coulter is simply stating what she believes in. She is not being anti-Semitic. Simply stating that Christians are on the fast track to heaven is what over 1 billion Christians world-wide believe-and they are neither hateful nor bigoted. This reporter was projecting his personal views, insecurities and biases into the interview. I say we should chew on that for a while. This reporter seems to be the one that is being unfair.

John, Hartford CT   October 12th, 2007 7:32 am ET

Coulter offends me. I am a libertarian and a Christian. I believe Jesus is my savior. Whether or not He is anyone else's savior is up to those people. No Christian should ever engage in the business of "conversion" or "perfection". Jews have a covenant with God. That covenant saves them. Non-Jews do not have this covenant. Jesus was sent to non-Jews to save them. The disciples were sent to save the lost tribes of Israel that had turned away from the covenant. The Law and the Prophets were never abolished by Jesus, they were only made more whole and complete, fulfilled as they say. The covenant Jews have with God remains intact because God does not change. Jews do not need saving. Non-Jews do. Jesus has nothing to do with the Jew's covenant and to make Jews turn away from that covenant just to be saved when Jews are already included as God's chosen people is evil. Ann, stop trying to "save" Jews by converting them. Leave them alone. Worry about your own salvation. Worry about the timber in your own eye before you pluck the speck from someone else's eye.

Barry, Zephyrhills, FL   October 12th, 2007 7:31 am ET

Ann Coulter, a Christian!! I do not think she is a complete Christian. Christians are supposed to be loving, kind, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I am a Messianic Jew. I was born Jewish in 1950 and accepted Jesus in 1990. I would never say that about any other religion or faith. Christ is Love. God is Love. Ann Coulter shows no love nor any of the Rules for Christian living as Colossians 3:1-16 states. Remember Ann, this is in the New Testament. Ann, if you need some biblical teaching, I would be glad to educate you and assist you in studying the complete Bible. With God's Love.

Ed,Ellenville,New York   October 12th, 2007 7:31 am ET

Looks like the bushies have redefined the word "educated". It use to mean that someone had learned something. Does a piece of paper now prove you are educated even when you prove that you haven't been every time you open your mouth? This woman is unintelligent and uneducated and unless she's suffered some brain injury since school,it's the school that she attended that deserves our scrutiny and ire. Sounds like Oral Roberts or Liberty to me.

Tyrone Horrneye   October 12th, 2007 7:31 am ET

I really don't care what any of these self-promoting "liberal" or "conservative" commentators say. They're just selling rhetoric as product, which requires various kinds of publicity stunts to gain the free advertising they receive every time they appear on cable. As for Ann Coulter, I think she's hot. I would do her, and I would do her so passionately and expertly that she would shout Democratic slogans and liberal mantras during the act. When her profile ran in Time magazine a while back, there was a picture of her in what used to be called "hot pants" that would stir those parts of the male anatomy not usually associated with political discourse. I would simply do to her what politicians to the electorate all the time except that, in this case, the pleasure would be mutual.

Rocco, Wellington,Fl   October 12th, 2007 7:31 am ET

Media just continues to feed the kind of ideology the this woman fosters. I think her controversy is bad for the country as well as the world and if Media stopped giving her the mic we all would be better for it. Does anyoe really think she contributes anything to the world?

unknown, ny, ny   October 12th, 2007 7:30 am ET

ann coulter is right up there with president schmuck from iran

Wayne   October 12th, 2007 7:30 am ET

I am a devout Christian who treasures the Old and New Testament, but taking spiritual advice from this political witch is like going to an underrtaker for medical advice. Coulter is a disgrace to those who hold the values of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount. Her 'god' is white, republican, and arrogant, which means she has made it in her own image. My advice to this loose cannon is to shut up and volunteer in a soup kitchen or somewhere she might make a real difference.

Karl Maria, Brunswick, ME   October 12th, 2007 7:29 am ET

In the world of the Internet forum we have a word for people like Ann Coulter. We call them "trolls" and we admonish folks not to feed them. She has nothing useful or important to add to the conversation, so she says something, well pretty much everything she says, is to distract from real discussion.

Lee San Antonio   October 12th, 2007 7:28 am ET

Rumor has it that Ann Coulter has secretly married Osama bin Laden and together they are forming the "perfected Judaism" church which will blend the extreme views of both of their religious fanaticisms to create a middle road. The Clintons will be their ministers of sexual practice for the masses, and the Bush family will educate everyone so that no child is left behind. Hopefully, I've slimed everyone equally.

The forefathers of this country understood the necessity for the SEPARATION of church and state. The continuing efforts by many to re-form the 'church as state' should be an affront to all American Citizens.

The increasing trend to try to blend politics and religion is an infection that threatens to become the sepsis of our society at the risk of death of America as a nation. No one will have to invade us as we have self-inoculated the seeds of our destruction. Don't believe for one minute that faith-based government or theo-democracy is better for us and should be disseminated throughout the world. Our forefathers have given us the ability to immunize our nation against its own destruction, but we must educate our citizenry to understand the value of our history.

Separate church and state.

Lisa Benjamin, Brooklyn, NY   October 12th, 2007 7:28 am ET

Everyone understands Ann Coulter is a hate monger...so why do the networks legitimize her by inviting her on legitimate programs?! If they didn't give her a platform, she would be relegated to shouting her inane and insane views on the street corner and then people would be able to see her for what she is – a crazy person.

Joe Tuminello Wilmington, DE   October 12th, 2007 7:26 am ET

Sounds rather aryan to me.

Billy Newport   October 12th, 2007 7:26 am ET

Coulter is in narcissist heaven. True Christian tolerance is measured by humility and tolerance–not ignorance and humiliation. To even listen to her rantings should be a crime against nature...like her "blonde" hair.

ANDROLOMA, Commerce City, Colorado   October 12th, 2007 7:26 am ET

Who actually ever considered her intelligent? No education can disguise a double digit IQ. She just proves what many atheists have been saying all along: religion is for people who can't understand science. Both religions wait for a messiah, and the adherents of both religions are stood-up brides at the altars of logic. Logic rebukes religion as antiquated superstitious nonsense. Perusal of their literature is evidence enough.

Doug, NYC   October 12th, 2007 7:26 am ET

Who needs more proof of Coulter's racist, bigoted bias? As if people didn't know who she was and what she thinks.

But of course, with such miserable hate speech coming out of her, hopefully people will now wise up.

What? Pat Buchanan wasn't nasty enough?

Drew, Kansas City, MO   October 12th, 2007 7:26 am ET

She makes me vomit in the back of my throat. What an idiot. Aren't her 15 minutes up yet?

Alice Newman Center Harbor NH   October 12th, 2007 7:25 am ET

This is also the woman who thinks the 9/11 widows enjoyed their husband's deaths, that you should ask John Edwards about his dead child and that women shouldn't vote.

She's like the playground bully – says what she wants, then whines she was just kidding.

If the conservatives took her off their talk shows and those truly Christian who don't feel she represents them didn't listen, watch or buy her books, the country would be better off.

For all the evangelicals who hate the reputation they are earning for being intolerant, just thank Ann Coulter.

Sean, Rogers Arkansas   October 12th, 2007 7:24 am ET

There's more hatred and bigotry in these comments than there was in Coulter's remarks, by a long shot. She was asked what the US would look like "in her dreams", and she answered. Any Christian could say the same–keep in mind that to a Christian, becoming a Christian is a good thing for ANYONE. There is no hatred nor anti-semitism in wishing all Jews (or Muslims, or Buddhists, or what-have-you, for that matter) would become Christians.
Granted, she did not go into technical detail so her comments were a bit rough-and-ready...but there is nothing offensive in them.
No Christian I can think of would consider it "hatred" or "bigotry" if a Jew were to state that their ideal world would be one where everyone had converted to Judaism–it would be par for the course for any person of faith.

You folks should be ashamed of all the vitriol loosed in this thread–many of you have no room whatsoever to reprimand Ms. Coulter.

Donald Bean, Tampa FL   October 12th, 2007 7:24 am ET

As a devout Jew, I don't quite agree with her comments, but it's good for discourse to see opposite views getting some attention. Liberals whine & moan all day long about our freedoms being curtailed or abolished, to include freedom of speech, yet they are the first to scream censorship when they read/hear something contrary to their beliefs and opinions. This is but just one more example of someone twisting/spinnnig the facts into a national crisis, and neither side of the political fence is clean.
BTW, I guess Becca from LA didn't learn how to spell or run spell-check in high school and you need a crash course in spelling & grammar...what is "chritmas?!?" Errors notwithstanding, your post is a sorry excuse of the whining aforementioned.

John J. Stull, Kansas   October 12th, 2007 7:22 am ET

What an Idiot.

Jon S. Ann Arbor, Michigan   October 12th, 2007 7:21 am ET

She is bile, personified. Remember, she is all about publicity and selling books and shilling her talks, in which she reiterates her bile.

It's unfortunate that there is a single human being on this planet that respects her. I suspect some of those people even consider themselves "Good" Christians. Very, very sad.

Daleri   October 12th, 2007 7:20 am ET

Christians are the ones that are perfected (by the Jewish teaching that Christianity is). Us Gentiles are the ones that have been perfected and need to be perfected. The Jewish teaching is not supposed to change. Jews do not believe in other gods. We all believe in the God of Israel. You know, the one (man) that gave Israel his name. People seem to love confusing themselves. It's not that hard to understand but people are afraid of dialogue. There is something going on between Jews and Christians. It really is the same teaching after all.

Bob, Milaca, Minnesota   October 12th, 2007 7:19 am ET

Coulter is an anti-semitic lowlife. Her fifteen minutes were up long ago and she should be ignored. It's difficult to understand how so many find her illogical banter helpful.

Tom, Winston-Salem, NC   October 12th, 2007 7:18 am ET

I am a Bible-believing, conservative Christian (i.e. normally you'd expect someone like me to watch Fox News and vote Republican: I don't), and I thought Coulter's comments were stupid. It shows that her view of her own faith is woefully inadequate. I know what she's getting at, but if you can read the teachings of Jesus and someone walk away with "a fast track" idea of Christianity, maybe you're reading an another gospel.

I also would love to see more Jews convert to Chrsitianity (how could I not if I truly believe that Jesus "saves"?), but I think such conversions would have little to do with an ideal America and are infinitely distant from the Republican National Convention.

Nikki, Robins AFB, GA   October 12th, 2007 7:18 am ET

Unbelievable. As usual, she has diarrhea of the mouth, and constipation of a clue. But, free speech being free speech...

Pickles, Monaca, PA   October 12th, 2007 7:16 am ET

George, Lynnwood, WA, summed it up pretty much for me.

I am glad that America is finally seeing that the neo-con emperor has no clothes.

For over twenty-five years, these neo-cons have promoted fear and hatred in the guise of conservative "values."

Vincent, Charlotte, NC   October 12th, 2007 7:16 am ET

Coulter, Limbaugh and the rest of those cronies: they can claim they are Christians but their hate betrays them. Christians, like me, are NOT right all the time nor perfect. If you think you are, you missed this important piece of info: Romans 3:9-10
What then? are we better than they? No, ... for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
10. As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one. And Romans 14:13 Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.
Whether she believes what she says or not, Coulter at least is willing to show herself to as ignorant and pathetically starved for validation. I'll pray for her since she wants to (and perhaps is) a bitter old woman hiding behind an ugly facade of black humor. Pity her perhaps, but don't defend her.

Andrew, Rockford Ill   October 12th, 2007 7:15 am ET

So... then would Muslims be perfected Christians following her logic?

Judith Perkasie PA   October 12th, 2007 7:15 am ET

Well honestly, doesn't everyone with faith think their religion is the perfected one? Otherwise, what's the point of believing it?

David Patterson   October 12th, 2007 7:14 am ET

Why does CNBC give Coulter the opportunity to spew such garbage and why does CNN consider this newsworthy?
She is merely marketing Ann Coulter books to uneducated conservatives. Pointing out Ann Coulters' ignorance is not news.

Matthew, Greensboro NC   October 12th, 2007 7:14 am ET

It is time for rational thought in our world. Any myth based beliefs will lead us to this type of discourse. Anyone that bases their thinking on ancient beliefs with no foundation in reality is cause for alarm. This woman's comments aren't an affront to the Jews – they are an outrage to rational people. We should all be afraid. This is just another example of faith based nonsense.

Maya Tee, Baltimore MD   October 12th, 2007 7:13 am ET

Ann Coulter wishes women in America did not vote, and she wants us all to be one religion. She should move to Afghanistan.

Austin, London Ontario   October 12th, 2007 7:13 am ET

You see? This is what religion does to people. It poisons society in exactly this manner. Can't we all accept that the world is billions of years old and we weren't created from a pile of dirt and a rib-woman??

Julia Baltimore, MD   October 12th, 2007 7:12 am ET

Someone, please put this woman out of her misery... or at least, out of ours. Stupid, narrow-minded people like Ms. Coulter are making this world a living hell.

Nate Tucson, Arizona   October 12th, 2007 7:10 am ET

I don't care how educated she is! She is that dumb. As a Jew I am not even offended. She is so ignorant her rants are meaningless. She has repeatedly exposed herself as a dolt. I wish i knew why anyone gives her the time of day.

Chet Myrtle Beach   October 12th, 2007 7:10 am ET

The truth hurts sometimes!

Frank Nova   October 12th, 2007 7:10 am ET

Liberals are perfected Conservatives.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 7:09 am ET

Ann Coulter..............and this is what 1/2 of the USA thinks is good, compassionate and make her very rich with this idiocy?
Wait until you read what she says about Elizabeth Edwards. TERRIBLE!

yvette edelman lakewood nj   October 12th, 2007 7:07 am ET

SHAME SHAME..... are you going back to NAZIISM in a different form...i am ashamed of you for you and i for one will never provide you with 1 cent of my money for your books....i always read them....you and MEL GIBSON and his father make a nice trio.....why don't you leave us alone and go to some deserted island where you can spread your doctrine of hate to the animals on the island....again SHAME SHAME ON YOU........YVETTE E.......LAKEWOOD NJ.......oh by the way JESUS was JEWISH AND remained so forever..........you certainly do not follow his doctrine of peace......

Mike   October 12th, 2007 7:07 am ET

But she is this ridiculous... just goes to show education doesn't equate to intelligence.

Linda Meredith NH   October 12th, 2007 7:06 am ET

Once again, Ann Coulter proves that having an education does not necessarily prove ones intelligence.

David Marks, Duquesne PA   October 12th, 2007 7:00 am ET

Ms. Coulter is a show biz entertainer and author who wants to sell books right now. Some are jealous, some are ouraged. Yes, she is terribly offensive, and likely believes none of her sensational drivel.

Religion is difficult to defend, although people attempt to do just that with such passion [I'm right and everyone else is wrong]. Ms. Coulter is smart enough to know how to stir EVERYONE'S pot.

Leonid, Erie, CO   October 12th, 2007 6:59 am ET

"Tolerance" can only come from critical thinking which is basically a willingness to face objections to your own beliefs. It is a logical and philosophical impossibility to say one minute that everyone should believe just like you do and the next minute say you are tolerant. You can't fully tolerate and accept others until you are willing to put your own beliefs on trial. Certainly doesn't seem to be something Coulter is capable or willing to do.

Christopher B. Goldsmith El Paso Texas   October 12th, 2007 6:58 am ET

Ann Coulter self-maginalized years ago and continues to be the caterer of every party she attends.
1500 years of Christian perfection and are Jews and Muslims completely fixed yet? No, we are broken, as still we live on.

George Keller, Gresham, OR   October 12th, 2007 6:58 am ET

She must be having another book coming out, she makes these outrageous comments to sell more books is my belief. Goes to show just how the right wing respects values – another bigot under the guise of being a "good" Christian. Someone should remind her that Jesus never converted from Judaism.

Mark Jeffery Koch, Cherry Hill, New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 6:57 am ET

America is a great country because people of all races and religions have worked to build a multi-cultural society where each person, no matter the color of their skin or the God they worship, is treated equally under the eyes of the law. After the attacks on 911 by intolerant people who
perverted a great faith for evil intent the last thing we need now in our country is another person from another faith claiming that their faith is the only true faith. That kind of attitude will destroy America.
What has made America so wonderful is the fact that Jews, Christians, and Moslems as well as citizens who moved here from more than one hundred different countries equally contributed to making America a place where one could maintain their ethnic identity without forcing their will (or religion or culture) on anyone else. What will defeat the followers of Bin Ladin as well as Ann Coulter is not weapons but the shared dream of no one's faith or beliefs being considered superior to anyone elses and everyone proud of who they are and working together for the common good. Coulter's "my faith is the only true faith" sounds more like Bin Ladin and the leader of Iran. She is not what America is truly about and she too perverts the American dream.

Chris, Cleveland OH   October 12th, 2007 6:57 am ET

Though she usually says patently offensive things, I think this time he was just totally over-reacting to an innocuous comment. She's right, it's way easier to be Christian than Jewish, and Christians want 'everyone' to become Christians. The host is kind of douchebag for becoming 'personally offended' as soon as someone mentions the bible or religion or judaism. There is no story here, I think he's just trying to inject himself into one.

Mike Seaborne   October 12th, 2007 6:55 am ET

I'm sorry but this lady is really an idiot. I'm a laspsed Catholic and I believe the world has enough room for all faiths.
I think Ms. Coulter should submit to a drug test, and go see a shrink!

Gulam Samdani, Chicago IL   October 12th, 2007 6:55 am ET

It is funny, How politically correct we have to be in this world. A person who served the floors of Temple of Solomon for years, beating muslims black and blue with her words. Drops costly oil on the head of today's conservatives and oops she is thrown out of the solomon's temple. As much as I don't like to talk good about this lady. What she has said is just the truth. So this world has become so constrained that no one can even show an ambition that everyone follows the faith they are following. Its like a sin these days to be missionary, be it a christian or an Islamic missionary. Everyone is forced by the political correctness to say all religions are equal and correct. This is not good for a society. Because political correctness is not truth. And truth is a lot needed by this society. But Ann you deserved getting discredited for being merciless in your attitude toward others. Let me tell what Jesus (PBUH) told. "May the person who has never sinned throw the first stone at this sinner".

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 6:52 am ET

"Intolerant and stupid" is you all saying Coulter does not have the right to religious beliefs you don't like. What exactly is offensive about a Christian asserting their beliefs are right? Is it really a secret that Christians have diferent beliefs than Jews? Why are you all so surprised?

Dan, Tampa, FL   October 12th, 2007 6:50 am ET

If we all stop paying attention to her, i.e., ignore her, we deny her the publicity that she craves. She is irrelevant in my world, and she should be in yours as well. That's how you make the boogeyman, rather boogeywoman disappear (definition: an imaginary monster that frightens children).

Matt, New York, New York   October 12th, 2007 6:49 am ET

Ms. Coulter,

You are a disgrace to your country.

Peggy Lucas, Middletown, Pennsylvania   October 12th, 2007 6:49 am ET

Ann Coulter is a mean spirited individual who is a poster child for the Republican Party. How can she get away with her outrageous comments about Jews? Bill and Hillary Clinton? Elizabeth and John Edwards? Al Gore? Someone needs to take her to task for all of her hateful comments. I wonder what her Church thinks about her comments? On last comment – God does not discriminate against anyone – wake up and smell the roses Ann!

greg from perry hall maryland   October 12th, 2007 6:48 am ET

Well, here we go again listening to this poor excuse of a human being who thinks that she is an educated paragon of feminine pulchritude. This is so comical it is ridiculous. As an American and especially a Christian I am ashamed of Anne Coulter. Keep this joke off the air-she doesn't deserve the time.

Susanna, Asheville, NC   October 12th, 2007 6:48 am ET

I don't care how "educated" she is, she is one of the most self-centered,idiotic, ridiculous people on this planet and I don't know why they even give that women any air time at all. Every time that woman opens her mouth something even more ridiculous than before comes out. We really just need to ignore her.

Sean Northrop, Altoona, PA   October 12th, 2007 6:45 am ET

Coulter has a religion, it just isn't Christianity. Her's is a religion of making a buck, which she practices quite well. Once people start to ignore her, she comes up with a off the wall statement, and ka-ching, she is in the money again.

Dan Garcia Brookhaven, Pa   October 12th, 2007 6:40 am ET

Is anything this idoit says even relevent? The only time we see Coulter in the news or hear anything from or about her is when she is making her latest "shocking and offensive" statement. This is the equivalent of a small child acting out for attention and a very tired routine.

TCRNYL, NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 6:29 am ET

Al Gore wins the Nobel Peace Prize for spreading the word about global warming on behalf of the United Nations, whereas the Republican right's prize publicist is an anorexic anti-Semite who, rhetorically, flashes her panties on national TV. That should tell you all you need to know about how to vote in 2008.

Chuck P., Portland, OR   October 12th, 2007 6:28 am ET

Typical neo-fascist response from another fundamentalist evangelical cult member as a true Christian would never made such a comment. When are the Christians in America going to take their faith back from these nut jobs like Coulter, Robertson, Falwell, etc.?

Zooks, NY, NY   October 12th, 2007 6:27 am ET

Not the sharpest crayon is she....

Elwat7   October 12th, 2007 6:26 am ET

After reading all these posts.. I can see why you liberals call yourselves the tolerant party...I mean with all the threats on her life and wanting her injured...Sounds like a liberal abortion party is in order..I guess hurting Ann would be easy after killing unborn children...

Sandeep, Dublin Ireland   October 12th, 2007 6:25 am ET

I can understand the tendency to react to these statements in an emotional way, but I suggest we all take a deep breath and relax.

This is Ann Coulter we are talking about.

No educated person, regardless of political stance, should take her seriously. She has proven multiple times over to be nothing more than a second tier shock jock. It doesn't matter that she has books, TV shows, and media apperances. So does Howard Stern. And he is way more entertaining.

angel, kissimmee, florida   October 12th, 2007 6:25 am ET

well it seems that when she speaks , the sound comes from her butt.

Madeleine, Indianapolis, IN   October 12th, 2007 6:24 am ET

Democrats winning Nobel Peace Prizes. Republicans saying things of this nature.
Hmmmmmmmmmm

Bahar, Los Angeles, Ca   October 12th, 2007 6:22 am ET

This is almost as ridiculous as Ahmadinejads comment about "Holocust never happened". What is happening to people in the 21st Century????
Religion doesn't even mean Worshipping God any more!!!!!!

Can Ann   October 12th, 2007 6:15 am ET

He asked her opinion, she gave it. What's the big deal? Ask most people and they won't say their real opinion, they'll say what it's considered correct, or in his words "educated" to say. She didn't say anything bad about jews, or their religion or them as people. If Ann Coulter can still offend you, then chances are you're the problem. She's a proven war monger and an idiot, and if you don't want her opinion, don't ask. But if you ask...

Vishy, Seatte WA   October 12th, 2007 6:15 am ET

"Most Christians I know think that the world would be a better place if we were all followers of the teachings of Christ. And we would be."

I was raised Hindu, and am a practicing Buddhist. So it's perhaps ironic that I agree with this statement, while most Christians here seem to be appalled by it.

That aside, I find it hard to imagine how one could be a devout follower of any faith without truly believing deep down that it's appropriate for others, too. Saying it in public might be a different thing...

Bill Oranting   October 12th, 2007 6:14 am ET

With people like Ann in the republican camp, is it any wonder that we are mired in Iraq and may be soon in Iran???

Peter Pittsburgh PA   October 12th, 2007 6:14 am ET

Everyone should read Ben Kennedy's comments below (posted 10/11 11:41pm) before going off the deep end or attacking Ann Coulter. He is dead on the money. From a religous perspective, it is not bigotry to say that G-d's covenant with the Jews was to obey laws and His covenant with Christians was something different, nor is it bigotry to say that Christians accept both New and Old Testament while Jews accept only the Old, and the reason that many Jews consider it so is they are not religious and read this as an attack on their own religion, which they do not understand because they dont practice it.

I happen to be a Jew who practices his religion and think that any attacks on Ann Coulter for this one comment (I'm not defending anything else she has said) is the result of either religious misunderstanding on the part of the criticizers or politically motivated.

I certainly disagree that things would be better if everyone converted to Christianity, but I also understand that religious Christians who prostelysize view their actions as sharing a great gift they have been given with others, not bigotry.

Tom, Gainesville, FL   October 12th, 2007 6:02 am ET

I can not take Ann Coulter seriously. No one with an education can be that ignorant. She's either gotten so brainwashed by her religion and drunk on her politics that she's lost touch with reality, or she's simply a republican version of a shock jock, ala Rush Limbaugh and his wannabe protoges. She's in the same newsworthy class as Paris Hilton, though not as entertaining, just irritating.

Elway7   October 12th, 2007 5:58 am ET

I noticed that most of the posts on here are against her. I guess that's what you get from left wing CNN. I'm only here on this because we have firewalls here at work and I can't get on FOX news. I try to sway away from socialists as much as possible. But that is getting hard to do...in this country of liberal P.C/propaganda...

Toni Richman, Santa Monica, CA   October 12th, 2007 5:57 am ET

Jewish religion is racist. A rabbi told me that some jews are very racist towards blacks and asian believing that they are not G_d's people. I feel this is very racist attitude that you have to be born into a religion that says you are the "chosen people" and everyone is a second class citizen.

David Jackel, Boston, MA   October 12th, 2007 5:55 am ET

Never do I feel more proud to be a liberal than when Coulter opens her trap.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 5:53 am ET

I cant believe we have people like Ann Coulter in our society.

Tom, Indiana   October 12th, 2007 5:53 am ET

Given the way liberals blame Jews and Israel for all evils in the world, you'd think liberals would now embrace Ms. Coulter.

Spoken like a true Republican...
Very adept at the Karl Rove school of "lies as truth" propaganda.

Anonymous   October 12th, 2007 5:53 am ET

I cant believe we have people like this in our society.

Elway7   October 12th, 2007 5:45 am ET

I have all her books.. she is great. Yes she can be abrasive at times but she is right 9 times out of ten.

Andrew Minneapolis Minnesota   October 12th, 2007 5:45 am ET

Why is Ann Coulter still invited to these talk shows? We certainly don't need any more proof of her complete offensiveness to intelligent people everywhere. She's the living proof that a formal education doesn't necessarily lead to intelligent thinking.

ldm, Overland Park, KS   October 12th, 2007 5:40 am ET

People like Coulter only make me all the prouder to be an atheist.

Cameron, Los Angeles, CA.   October 12th, 2007 5:38 am ET

Coulter once again reveals herself as an awful, awful, person who should not have any media attention of any kind.

Cindy, London Ky   October 12th, 2007 5:28 am ET

This is whole column is unbelievable. It never ceases to amaze me that so many people claim to have the insights on what God thinks, or wants from an imperfect race that HE created, and KNOWS is imperfect to begin with. How about using faith as a responsibility to yourself to act,be, and treat others with the same respect you want to be treated. Stop presuming you know what God thinks or wants for the world. Have FAITH that your doing what is right for yourself and your path to heaven, or whatever place you end up going to when you die. Reality is, NO one knows where they will go on the other side till they get there. Right?

J Vukelich, Randolph, New Jersey   October 12th, 2007 5:28 am ET

Yeah....she is a good example of Christian tolerance. I'm disgusted to be associated with someone like through being Christian. She's scary.

Jvas2, Gloversville, NY   October 12th, 2007 5:27 am ET

She knows how to target her market, and apparently Jews aren't a part of it. Three cheers for most Jews!
Better to be sorted out as God's own now, thanks the mouth of a straight haired blondie headed ho, then to be associated with her and her form of christio-fascism.

Ron Coble, Huntsville, AL   October 12th, 2007 5:25 am ET

The validity of God's promises to Abraham and Jacob to bless their descendants is corroborated by the fact that God blesses Jews today with far more wisdom, power and money than any other similar size group. God's greatest blessing to Jews and gentiles is the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who came to us through the Jews. Ann Coulter made a courageous statement. It is impossible for those of us that know Christ to not wish that all know him – especially the Jews.
Romans 1:16 (New International Version)
I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile.

Berkeley, CA   October 12th, 2007 5:23 am ET

I think it's gotten to a point where our only option is to ignore the nonsense coming out of Ann Coulter's "mouth."

And uh, to you Jason, yes she can be this ridiculous. Have you ever heard anything else she's said?

Vitor Vieira, Porto, Portugal   October 12th, 2007 5:22 am ET

Well, I guess Einstein was right: "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."
That's the problem about religions: each one considers itself the one and only.
And I still don't understand how come that a country with so many atheists still have the say "In God We Trust" in its signs...

Tony, Tallahassee, Florida   October 12th, 2007 5:21 am ET

She's a far right, Bush brainwashed Republican. OF COURSE she can be that offensive, shortsighted, and stupid.

I think the world would be a better place if her and her ilk weren't around. So I guess we're even.

Darcie Padilla, Philadelphia Pa   October 12th, 2007 5:20 am ET

This 37 year old multi-racial, free speech loving, patriot act hating, SUPER liberal minded woman thinks that Ann Coulter is the most ignorant, racist, uneducated, hateful person alive. I just wish that she would just die already. She spreads her hate filled messages through the media, and I have to wonder why we would give someone like her the time of day. Stop giving her an outlet to speak her garbage, and stop selling her books! I think she should be arrested for hate crimes. Her punishment should be having to rebuild houses for all of the victims in New Orleans. Let her come to some of my neighborhood's in Philadelphia and help with the revitalization projects!

RS, Denver, CO   October 12th, 2007 5:16 am ET

Its time to fire this anti-semite. What a shame for someone to say such a thing. Maybe the United States would be better off without all the right-wing Christians like this idiot. If she does not get fired it shows how bad the religous right is getting. Come on people...grow a brain!

David H. Grisham Amarillo, TX.   October 12th, 2007 5:00 am ET

Ann Coulter is right on. Judaism is the root of Christianity and Christians would like to see Jews mature and bloom into the destiny of the perfection of their faith. Christ is their Messiah as well. That is the exact opposite of what the enemies of the Jewish people would like to see. We don't want Judaism destroyed, we want it fulfilled.

Jonathan, Long Island, NY   October 12th, 2007 4:50 am ET

As a liberal and an atheist I personally find nothing wrong with what Ms. Coulter said. I am shocked to see so many people so easily offended in todays world. All she did was tell this reporter what everybody already knows, that christians consider themselves to be perfected and cloaked in the robe of Jesus. Nothing offensive about those beliefs. She would say the same thing to me as an atheist, to muslims, buddhists, or any other person who follows a different way of life. They are taught in the bible to be fishers of those people, to show them the "truth" ... these people are truly "imperfect" unless clothed in the righteousness of christ.

Mich