"I can't understand why anyone, who is trying to make a legitimate point about anything, would bring up any of these people as support for, or against any position.. I'ts like getting excited because Julia Roberts or Charleton Heston is on your ( or the other ) side.."
Errrmmm....can anyone say 'Ahnenerbe'?
Too many people let the glass teat do their thinking for them, for those greatly concerned about an issue to *not* get excited when they see opposing views buttressed by agit-prop being given credibility (even though there is rarely as much outrage when one's own side does the same thing).
It may seem inconsequential, but it has a cumulative effect, so letting it slide as entertainment may be too passive an outlook.
As far as Coulter goes, having looked over her bio, and archived articles, I'm surprised that more people aren't comparing her to James Carville...different styles, same intentions.
Stupid she is not, playing to those who aren't going to question her every word, she certainly is.
And loads of scathing sarcasm at the failings of the 'enemy' is guaranteed to rally the party faithful, and enrage the other side, never a bad tactic.
I'd not dismiss her too easily, she could be your next Czar of Homeland Security.