From the Ottawa U files: Anti-Ann Coulter emails released
Most of you probably remember the embarrassment from a couple of months ago when the second of Ann Coulter’s three Canadian university campus appearances was canceled due to rioters at the University of Ottawa. A few days prior to the event, Ann was served with a letter threatening criminal prosecution for the speech that hadn’t even been given from the Ottawa University Academic Provost, Francois A. Houle (or as Ann translated to English: Frank A-Hole.)
University president and former Liberal Party Cabinet member Allan Rock isn’t as innocent as he claimed, with emails aquired by the Canadian Press showing some disgusting things said about Ann, and that Rock was the one who told Francois Houle to write the famous letter in the first place. Not only did Rock tell Houle:
“You, Francois, as Provost, should write immediately to Coulter informing her of our domestic laws. … You should urge her to respect that Canadian tradition as she enjoys the privilege of her visit.”
But, he also approved the letter before it was sent to her.
“Quel excellent message! Merci et felicitations. I am sure she has never been dressed down so elegantly in her life!”
In true university fashion, comments found in Allan Rock’s emails also reveal an interesting take on the kind of open-mindedness and liberal thought that is so common on college campuses:
“Ann Coulter is a mean-spirited, small-minded, foul-mouthed poltroon.”
“She is ‘the loud mouth that bespeaks the vacant mind’.”
“She is an ill-informed and deeply offensive shill for a profoundly shallow and ignorant view of the world. She is a malignancy on the body politic. She is a disgrace to the broadcasting industry and a leading example of the dramatic decline in the quality of public discourse in recent times.”
Rock, who attempted to position himself as being far removed from this situation was for days spreading his vitriol (interspersed with random French words) among the highest levels of governance at the University of Ottawa.
I suppose it’s called the “U of Zero” for a reason.
Tags: Allan Rock, Ann Coulter, Canada, Francois Houle, University of Ottawa
June 29th, 2010 at 10:13 pm
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June 30th, 2010 at 2:22 am
I couldnt believe that this happened. I hate other Americans who denounce our Canadian brothers because of the stupidity of a few liberals. This is NOT what freedom is, this is NOT what the reasonable Canadians stand far. Once again you prove yourselves here at Stirctly Right to be true ambassadors to liberty. I pray for the day that the chasm between our nations is closed.
June 30th, 2010 at 2:30 am
that was a sad day for freedom. thank goodness that it got people paying attention to how much free speech is under attack though.
allan rock is still nothing but a liberal party hack who thinks that two-tired healthcare is the way of the devil.
June 30th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
She’s fantastic!!! With the exception of Hillsdale I don’t think any university is worth anyone’s time or money. Oh and Liberty U!
You guys rock! Keep it up
July 1st, 2010 at 12:40 am
Very interesting. The world’s eyes were on Canada that week…I hope that free speech isn’t lost forever. Ann is incredible. I don’t always agree with her, but you can’t deny she’s brilliant.
July 3rd, 2010 at 7:05 am
Let’s just say I’m not surprised that Rock served in the Liberal government…