Dear, Dear Ann Coulter...

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

However, the rules for the Oscars states that winners of the award can make political statements during their acceptance speech.

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I guess my point is is that all of this yelling, name-calling, smug Crossfire type of communication that has sprung up post-9/11 has to stop. That goes for both sides.

Well, not knowing the rules of the Oscars obviously affected my post. If those are the rules, then booing is certainly out of line. Let the man have his say in the forum that has allowed for it.

A while ago I was watching Leno - he made a political joke and a large portion of the audience did not like it and booed. I think that's fine - stand up is designed to be somewhat interactive and expecting a response to your jokes should be expected, whatever it may be. The Oscars is not the same situation, of course.

I agree with you on ad hominem stuff. The sad part is that one man's ad hominem is another man's truth. Like I posted earlier, many who would get mad at Clinton (GASP! I mentioned his name. Surely I shall be chatized.) being called something deragotary have no problem with Bush being called something derogatory.