I really did not want to write about this, but I feel if I remain silent, I would be sinning against God himself.
It appears that Joseph Farah has given Ann Coulter the boot from one of his speaking engagements.
From WND:
WASHINGTON – Conservative superstar Ann Coulter today was dropped as a keynote speaker for WND’s “Taking America Back National Conference” next month because of her plan to address an event titled “HOMOCON” sponsored by the homosexual Republican group GOProud that promotes same-sex marriage and military service for open homosexuals
Joseph Farah, editor and chief executive officer of WND, said the decision was a gut-wrenching one for his team because of their fondness for Coulter as both a person and writer-speaker.
Ultimately, as a matter of principle, it would not make sense for us to have Ann speak to a conference about ‘taking America back’ when she clearly does not recognize that the ideals to be espoused there simply do not include the radical and very ‘unconservative’ agenda represented by GOProud,” said Farah. “The drift of the conservative movement to a brand of materialistic libertarianism is one of the main reasons we planned this conference from the beginning.”
Joseph Farah is man of Faith. I understand this; but I also happen to know that he likes to sell stuff, stuff like this:
Which links to this page here. It also links to WND’s Store as well. This is but small fraction of the Quasi-scriptural nonsense which comes via e-mail from his website. How any man, can call himself a blood-washed Born-Again Christian and allow which blasphemy be promoted from a website, that claims to promote Conservative Christian values, is much beyond me.
I understand Mr. Farah’s feelings about Homosexuality and I happen to agree with them myself. However, I personally believe that Mr. Farah ought to watch a little closer as to what his website is actually selling or at least pay a bit more attention to what kind of e-mails that his site puts out. Especially the subject lines.
Another little problem is this here:
Ultimately, as a matter of principle, it would not make sense for us to have Ann speak to a conference about ‘taking America back’ when she clearly does not recognize that the ideals to be espoused there simply do not include the radical and very ‘unconservative’ agenda represented by GOProud,” said Farah. “The drift of the conservative movement to a brand of materialistic libertarianism is one of the main reasons we planned this conference from the beginning.”
I mention this because I happen to believe that this crazy idea, that Social Conservatism and Conservative Christian-ism of the era of Ronald Reagan, is going to become a mainstay in the Republican ever again —- is absolutely insane. There is just no way that this will ever happen. Christianity anymore, among the American people, is a damaged brand. There have been just too many scandals in those circles. The powerful Conservative Christian right coalition formed under Ronald Reagan fell apart many, many years ago. There are many theories as to why this happened, and I really do not have the time to expound on this. But I will say, that many of the players of the evangelical world that existed during that time, simply do not exist any longer. Plus, attitudes among many Conservative Christians of today have changed. Gone are the feelings that Conservative Christians must rule the World — They tried that, and they failed.….badly. Most Conservative Christians today simply want to enjoy their Religion in peace, without fear of the Government.
So, while I can appreciate Joseph Farah and his feelings. I simply believe that he is wrong here. I believe Ann Coulter should formally separate herself from this man and request that her column not be published by this site any longer. Because it is quite obvious, that she and Joe Farah are no longer on the same page.
Update: Ann Coulter responds and quite bluntly…. Blondie ain’t too happy:
The email, which Coulter prefaced was written “in a rush” reads as follows:
1) farah is doing this for PUBLICITY and publicity alone;
2) this was an email exchange btwn friends and even though I didn’t expressly say “OFF THE RECORD” and I believe everything I said, he’s a swine for using my private emails politely answering him. why would he do such a despicable thing? … for PUBLICITY.
3) but now that he has, I will say that he could give less than two sh-ts about the conservative movement — as demonstrated by his promotion of the birther nonsense (long ago disproved by my newspaper, human events, also sweetness & light, american spectator and national review etc, etc etc). He’s the only allegedly serious conservative pushing the birther thing. for ONE reason: to get hits on his website.
4) his group hadn’t come up for the money to book me for a speech, anyway, so he’s not canceling me from anything.
also, FYI; my fellow evangelicals — and I know lots and lots of ‘em — – all think it’s great that I’m doing this. (of course, they know I’m not changing my mind on gay marriage even though I like gays.) this is total b.s. for PUBLICITY by a publicity whore. Attack ann coulter, get publicity. liberals figured that out a long time ago, so he’s a little late to the party.
If I were Farah I would doing some serious derriere kissing, if it were me!
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