Times editor Dave Itzkoff emailed conservative author Ann Coulter in anticipation of her debate with Bill Maher in Manhattan (which happened last night, with NYC liberals showing all the civility [1]and class [1]they are renowned for). Probably to the Times' regret, Coulter responded to the offer from the "Treason Times," andItzkoff posted the [2] results [2]on the paper's ArtsBeat blog Monday morning. Stand back:
Ever wondered what would happen if a hapless reporter from The New York Times attempted to interview Ann Coulter, the writer, columnist and conservative firebrand? Here's your answer.
Last week, we sent a few questions via e-mail to Ms. Coulter, the author of books like "Guilty: Liberal 'Victims' and Their Assault on America" and "If Democrats Had Any Brains, They'd Be Republicans," for a story about her debate with Bill Maher at Radio City Music Hall on Monday.
Itzkoff: Many thanks, in advance, for taking these questions - let alone opening an email from the New York Times.
Coulter: I'll have you know, I am the Treason Times most loyal reader. I was hoping your email was a discount subscription offer.
After a few more knocks on Bill Maher's new talk show and the readers of the leftist blog DailyKos, the interview concluded:
Itzkoff: Do you consider yourself as speaking for the conservative movement, or just someone who has attracted many conservative fans? Something else?
Coulter: I think I speak for all Americans who think newspaper editors who print the details of top-secret anti-terrorist intelligence gathering programs on page one in wartime should be executed for treason.