Actually, I did have one. And that it is silly to consider Glenn Reynolds a conservative considering his liberal views on a whole host of issues.

And I’m saying that you did not cite a “whole host of issues”, you cited 4 issues, and that is too narrow a definition of conservatism or liberalism to bother rebutting. Bottom line, the onus is on you to provide an argument worth rebutting. You haven’t yet done that. And until you do, I’m done with you on this topic because this is like having an argument with a spinning top, we just keep revisiting the same points over and over again.

Bottom line, the onus is on you to provide an argument worth rebutting.

I must have missed the part where OW, the originator of this thread, provided ANY evidence that Reynolds was a “conservative.”
However, several of us DID provide evidence that Reynolds holds views that are socially liberal. (Socially liberal and economically conservative makes one a libertarian.)
The “onus” is on those who want to claim Reynolds is lying when he states he is not a “conservative.”

Actually, I did have one. And that it is silly to consider Glenn Reynolds a conservative considering his liberal views on a whole host of issues.

Orange County one of the wealthiest counties in the country went bankrupt several years ago because of poor financial management.

Yet, InstaCracker didn t condemn any other city or county that s poorly run.

So what? I’m guessing he never lived in Orange County. He did however, live in DC. Your comment is completely irrelevant.

And let s face the fact that it doesn t matter whether a city, county, or state is poorly run that is not a reason to take away their right to self-governance.

And what does that have to do with your charge of racism?

What’s really funny is that Glenn’s comments stem from his criticism of the city forcing a woman to have an abortion. That damned conservative!!

Do your own research. I m not here to spoon feed you information.

Allow me to remind you of some other words you wrote: “No, it isn t to the overall point which nobody has yet to rebut. ”

Your point appears to be that you don’t have one and I was just pointing that out to you.

You are the Paris Hilton of commenters: “These are just words that I write, they don’t mean anything”.

(my apologies to Paris for the insult)

It s folly to cite his criticism of Coulter

Snicker. “He doesn’t criticize her…but if he does it doesn’t matter.”

dishonest initially when he said he didn t have to criticize her now be cause he had always criticized her (he hadn t…

I just posted repeated criticisms from the past. Only the first criticism dealt with the current “raghead” comment. Reality-Based community my ass.

when Greenwald called him on that he then went on to say the things

So condemnation only counts if someone doesn’t demand it? Oh, Please.

Lots of cities are poorly run.

Orange County–one of the wealthiest counties in the country–went bankrupt several years ago because of poor financial management.

Yet, InstaCracker didn’t condemn any other city or county that’s poorly run.

And let’s face the fact that it doesn’t matter whether a city, county, or state is poorly run—that is not a reason to take away their right to self-governance. They pay taxes and their citizens fight and die in wars. Except, of course, for your fellow Chickenhawks, Jay Caruso.

I don’t expect you know this, Jay–but someone who purports to be a law prof should.

But he never criticized her.

Here are but a few easily found examples of Reynolds criticizing various things she’s said or written:

her use of the term  raghead, which is racist and offensive

and

Coulter’s schtick, though, is to say outrageous and provocative things….But those days are long gone, and provocativeness isn’t the same thing now. We’re at war, and, as Ari Fleischer helpfully reminded us, people need to pay attention to what they say.

and

I shudder to think that things may come to such a pass that Ann Coulter will be looked upon as prophetic, rather than deranged.

and

this passage by Ann Coulter starts off sensibly enough, and quickly descends into, well, nonsense is the kindest word I’ll offer, and it’s not the most accurate that comes to mind…But really: there’s a difference between righteous indignation and frothing at the mouth. This is the latter.

So why do I “energetically defend him” as Wilbur points out?
1) Because it’s so easy to point out the errors
2) Because he’s a libertarian like me
3) Because the “trashing” of Reynolds is hilarious

The lefties seem mostly upset about her use of the term “raghead,” which is racist and offensive, but more or less akin to the term “cracker,” which doesn’t seem to bother a lot of lefties…

I didn’t attend the event (I didn’t actually attend any events except the book stuff in the Exhibition hall; I was supposed to be on a panel about online media but had to cancel)…

Additionally, he has repeatedly criticized Coulter in the past for her other outlandish remarks.

And we all witnessed how InstaCracker–who had deemed Ward Churchill was the face of liberalism–refused to denounce Ann Coulter who advocated killing Bill Clinton and commiting genocide.

What are his positions on the role of government or health care, or social security? What is his position on taxes? The role and purpose of the military? What does he think about the administration s management of the federal budget?

He’s a libertarian (socially liberal and economically conservative). He supports free markets and less government control over most issues. He supports the liberation of Iraq and criticizes the world for ignoring the constant oppression and genocide all over Africa. He helps sponsor “PorkBusters” which heavily criticizes the Republicans for wasteful spending.

Do your own research. I’m not here to spoon feed you information.

And let s face the fact InstaCracker takes a backseat to no one when it comes to being a racist. His famous assertion about Washington DC:   A lot of people in DC say that the District is essentially a colony. Well, if so I think it s a colony that s not ready for self-government.

Allright! Some serious Jadegold/Flanagan dishonesty! You never fail us JG. You of course, leave out CONTEXT and that is part of your infamous dishonesty. Anybody that wants to read the entire quote and the context can find it here. What he is saying is hardly racist. He is merely condemning the piss poor way that city is run.

And by using the pretzel logic I am seeing here, its safe to say that Rudy Guiliani is a conservative Republican and Chuck Hagel and John McCain are liberals.

Ah, yes…a version of the “some of my best friends are….”-defense.

And let s face the fact InstaCracker takes a backseat to no one when it comes to being a racist.

That must really bum out his sister-in-law.

Not quite. He has linked to her columns and he has often greed with her. But he never criticized her.

Yet, InstaCracker said some professor in some third rate college that nobody had ever heard of–was the face of liberalism.

Her big claim to liberalism is her feminism. Beyond that, you have
to consider the chosen careers of both. Being tenured professors
requires a good deal of compromising on principles. These two
are cut straight from the whole cloth of status quo. Their first
instinct is to protect the institution. liberals want to shake it up
and see what comes out. Generalizing a bit, I know. But citing
the exception (as many are wont to do) proves the rule.

Apparently words have meanings, but that s not important.

No, it isn t to the overall point which nobody has yet to rebut. How is a person who supports gay rights, is pro-choice, opposed to the war on drugs, and supports stem cell research a conservative?

You suggest that disagreeing with Conservatism disqualifies one from being a conservative. I think your Freudian slip is showing.

You’re also limiting the definition of “conservative” just a wee bit, no? Since I don’t read Glenn Reynolds I don’t know what the man stands or sits for, so I think a bit more information is needed from you before you have a serious argument to refute.

What are his positions on the role of government or health care, or social security? What is his position on taxes? The role and purpose of the military? What does he think about the administration’s management of the federal budget? That’s just a beginning, but will suffice for the time being.

But let’s look at all the attributes that makes InstaCracker a GOPer. Obviously, his constant criticism of all things having to do with Democrats and his willingness to excuse or overlook conservative crimes and wrongdoing.

While InstaCracker professes to be in favor of civil unions, he has tried to claim AWOL George is as well. Same goes for the use of torture; InstaCracker says he opposes torture but will look at evidence of US torture and dismiss it as an attack on AWOL George.

And let’s face the fact InstaCracker takes a backseat to no one when it comes to being a racist. His famous assertion about Washington DC: “”A lot of people in DC say that the District is essentially a colony. Well, if so I think it’s a colony that’s not ready for self-government.”

And, of course, there’s the T-shirt he proudly hawks which uses Pan-African themes and colors to promote handguns in the name of ‘celebrating diversity.’