Steve, all due respect... you are an ass.. She has no place speaking in such a way, even though the president may very well be a total jackass, use a different word. Equating moron or idiot with a hateful use of the word "retard" is degrading and offensive and the disabled population does not deserve such negativity. THe letter from Stephens was completely on the mark. It should be worn as a badge of honor... It has nothing to do with the president... Ann Coulter is a bit$% on wheels and is smart enough to know better.

Right Brian, because we know that Democrats are never crass and always choose their words carefully so not to offend.

You are correct... this time. Why should she stop now? And besides, what she said was spot on.

The closest equivalent I can think of is Bill Maher. The main difference is, while the Right worships the ground Coulter walks on, most Lefties recognize Maher for the pompous arse he is.

Really Brian. Are your posts the only ones you understand? My first post here CLEARLY states: "She's irrelevant". How do you interpret that as worship?

Obama is the one who accepted money from Bill Maher so of course we will never hear your boy refer to him as a pompous arse. You libs need to learn how to read before you embarrass yourselves with knee jerk reactions.

He didn't exactly say "Mitt Romney is a BSer" but I suppose the inference was there. In that case, no, he was being much too nice.

Hmmm? A B'Ser..is a person who says alot of nonsense that leads to absolutely nothing but hot garbage.

Seeing how Mitt flip flops and makes up stuff like a Jon Lovitz character from Saturday Night Live....I'd say why it is crass....it fits Mitt Perfectly....Yeah..Yeah....That's the Ticket!!

"A B'Ser..is a person who says a lot of nonsense that leads to absolutely nothing but hot garbage"

GregRodgers, this is true. In the past six weeks, Americans and the entire world have been subjected to BS regarding the Terrorist Attack in Libya. It's no surprise that Obama would say “if four Americans get killed, it’s not optimal“. Of course we should all be certain that “there are gonna be bumps in the road”.

Before and after Obama made these statements, he has consistently been a “B'Ser”. At least half of the electorate sees Obama for the “B'Ser” he is. You minions were never expected to Get It!

The question focuses on Ann Coulter. So far, we have a "Hell no." And she "should go away." And a "thank goodness people will speak their minds."

Once again Rebecca McCarthy, Ann Coulter is irrelevant.

Exactly. It doesn't matter whether you support Romney or Obama. Coulter's comment was reprehensible.

Am I completely missing the outrage every time Bill Maher and David Letterman make hideous remarks about women? Where are you when David Letterman makes disgusting comments about Sarah Palin's children? PLEASE point these out to me.

These morons are all irrelevant. The fact is, we have freedom of speech and some people take advantage of that freedom regardless of the nature. You don't have to like it and you can often times choose not to hear it.

Steve, I think they are far from irrelevant if people will condone it. Certainly the right to free speech is freely exercised by both sides of the political aisle, but that doesn't mean it should come without responsibility or consequences. I don't approve of the derogatory remarks about women or Palin's children; both sides have gone too far in accepting ugliness and derogatory remarks if it supports their political agenda.

I find it an unappealing part of the political agenda. This kind of commentary makes Ann Coulter a poor choice as a LEGITIMATE spokesman for the Republican party.

Obama travels the world claiming that “in America, there is a failure to appreciate Europe’s leading role in the world”. Obama calls America "Arrogant, Dismissive and Derisive. Really? You wouldn’t know it by the foreign aid we give and the loyalty this nation shows around the globe.

Are you frickin kidding? You say “but a lack of respect is not necessary to do that”?

Obama doesn’t respect America and he hasn’t earned America’s respect. This idiot is flushing our nation down the crapper and you people are upset about a retard reference made by some nobody and you feel sorry for Obama because he’s disrespected. Our grandchildren are screwed and this is what concerns you?

What Gail said.

Gail:
You must have missed the article about Eva....“I have no idea why any woman/minority can vote for Romney. You have to be stupid to vote for such a racist/misogynistic tw*t,”

I didn't you weigh in on that one at all. Selective? Hmmmm.........

John, I didn't miss the article about Eva. I think she showed poor judgment in her phrase. Not selective, but this was, as I said, that proverbial straw. As a voting Republican, I find Ann Coulter a poor spokesman for the party. Feel free to check my voting record ...

I won't hold Mitt responsible for her words, just as I don't hold Obama responsible for Eva's. But I'd be sorely distressed if Ann Coulter referred to herself as a representative on my behalf after that. And then using it again? Just seems spiteful and totally mean spirited. Not something that I'd let my children get away with, why should I condone it simply because she is a grown up? If anything, her responsibility as an outspoken Republican should make her think twice before crossing some lines.

Thank you Gail. A very candid and fair response.

"What Gail said"? What did Gail say? I believe that numerous "Fact Check" organizations have proven that the quotes you raise are rather out of context". Out of context? Please explain what he meant by such language.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLZer0P9l1M

"I suppose, Ms. Coulter believes she can count on the good Republicans to continue buying her books and booking her for speaking engagements". What does that mean? Good Republicans? I will be voting Republican and I cringe at the sound of Coulter's voice. She ain't much to look at either but...

It's a shame if these media rodents actually persuade someone's choice at the polls. It just goes to show how ignorant the electorate has become in the country. "Give me an ongoing check to sit on my rear and I will vote Democrat for life". Pathetic!

“The danger to America is not Barack Obama but a citizenry capable of entrusting a man like him with the presidency. It will be far easier to limit and undo the follies of an Obama presidency than to restore the necessary common sense and good judgment to a depraved electorate willing to have such a man for their president”

Soooooo ... back to the original question .... I'm guessing Steve is saying "no, she shouldn't apologize"?

And while there are many things that I do not like about President Obama, I prefer to look at things in context and will actually do a little google search to find out the truth of things. While the "words" were there in the YouTube clip, that's only part of a his speech. At the top of my search was a CNN Fact Check that gives this:
"But in the very next sentence, Obama called out the Europeans for an "anti-Americanism that is at once casual but can also be insidious. Instead of recognizing the good that America so often does in the world, there have been times where Europeans choose to blame America for much of what's bad."
He then goes on to talk about forging "common solutions to our common problems."
"America cannot confront the challenges of this century alone, but that Europe cannot confront them without America. So I've come to Europe this week to renew our partnership, one in which America listens and learns from our friends and allies, but where our friends and allies bear their share of the burden. Together, we must forge common solutions to our common problems."

Point out his flaws, but at least get them right.

CNN? Good God! CNN is a total left wing hack network. Owned by Time Warner but founded by Hanoi Jane's ex, Ted Turner. You know, the guy who thinks it's good that our troops are committing suicide.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7V2aSwT7Lng

Please tell me you don't depend on CNN for fact checking. Faux news has become just as bad. It's sad when we have to depend on video footage for accurate reporting.

Look! It's Rex! So what say you, Rex? Should Ann apologize? Or is this Okie dokie by you?

LOOK! It's gail with a P beside her picture. Gail has posted 1/5 of the comments in this section and all appear to show anger.

Hell No AC should not apologize. The left wing nut bags never apologize and you don't get you Patch in a wad over their comments. Get Over It!

"Patch in a wad"??? I LOVE IT!

So Rex is a "no." And Gail is a "yes".

Kumbaya and all that!

What do you bet that the number of yes and no votes reflect the current polarization of this country? Half will say yes and half no. Sad...

So what are you saying Marley? Would you feel it not "Sad" if we all or the majority of us agreed that Fox News should not demand Ann Coulter apologize?

I feel it is sad that many in this country feel that protected speech means that they don't need to apologize if they said something "stupidly." But hey, what can I say.

Marley, you said "What do you bet that the number of yes and no votes reflect the current polarization of this country? Half will say yes and half no. Sad..."

You answered my question with something completely different than your statement.

Well... you're also the one that said "Obama respects this nation just as much if not more than any of the last Presidents". Good Grief.

Never mind!

@Marley you say Obama respects this nation just as much if not more than any of the last Presidents. When did Bush speak ill of America? This country is more divided than it has been in a very long time. Obama's fair share BS only encourages the occupy wallstreet morons. The left accuses the tea Party of being racists and they have no proof. There is no need to accuse the occupy scum of anything. The proof is all on video and in court cases pending. The left condones the occupy garbage and that only supports division. I agree that we need to unite to solve this country's problems but Obama seems determined to promote division.

The first 911 terrorist attack brought Americans together. The recent 911 terrorist attack has divided us even more. Everyday as new facts are revealed, we find that the accusations of a cover up are more evident. THAT divides America and THAT is more disgusting than Ann Coulter calling Obama a retard.

Should Ann Coulter apologize? The question should be why should Ann Coulter apologize?

Why should she apologize? Because it is the right thing to do. No amount of "he did this and they did that" is going to make this particular phrase "okay by me."

@Tricie...If we say something offensive to someone else, we should apologize if it indeed offensive. Our culture needs to change from the belief that anyone can offend and the offender should accept it.

I agree Gail. Wrongs never equal right. I never stated what Ann Coulter said was okay by me. It's disgusting. I have friends with a retarded child and while it's heart breaking to see this innocent child with such a horrific disability, it's amazing to watch his parents care so much for his every need. I remember using the term myself as a kid not understanding how awful it is.

The question here is in fact, should she apologize and I say emphatically, no. It wouldn't change the opinion about her that we both share. If she did apologize, it would most likely just be to appease and that proves nothing.

No Tricie. The question is, should she apologize for THIS remark? Heck, she's made a more than decent living of being offensive; lots of entertainment folks do. This one was poorly chosen and shows a remarkable streak of mean. So you're saying, she SHOULDN'T apologize? It's o.k. with you that Ann Coulter not only stepped over the line but she put it in our face by repeating it.

Tammy, even pundits and entertainers should know there is a limit to what is acceptable. You are very much saying that since the "other" team is playing foul, then it's o.k. to do so? You're going to stand behind Ann Coulter as if this were an o.k. statement because "liberals get amnesia"? Should SOMEBODY take the high road every now and again?

Tammy, it's always a double standard. Ann Coulter doesn't reach anywhere near the numbers of people as, Bill Maher, Roseanne Barr and David Letterman. These people complaining about Ann Coulter are hypocrites. She has the same right to call Obama names as any other American. He's a liar and a disgrace to the office.

Where were the crybabies when Harry Reid said the war in Iraq was lost? This while we had our friends and our family members being shot at? Where was the outrage when John Kerry called our Military terrorists and Bush a liar while we had troops in harm's way. Where were the hurt feelings when the Democrats were calling the highly respected, decorated David Petraeus "General Betrayus"? All this BS talk after the Democrats themselves voted to send troops into harm’s way. We heard crickets. NOTHING!

Some of you people need to get your priorities straight. Ann Coulter is a big mouth moron. A nobody!

Gail, you should know by now that political thoughts and actions NEVER take the high road.

buahahaha.....as a bible believing Christian you sure are filled with hate.....Laughable for someone who in almost every post insuinuates race is the driver for anyone who disagrees with Obama. Hypocrite much?