Posted on 08/16/2010 11:19:17 AM PDT by Starman417
The NY Times reported that Barack Obama "strongly" supports the building of a mosque at Ground Zero:
Obama Strongly Backs Islam Center Near 9/11 Site
WASHINGTON — President Obama delivered a strong defense on Friday night of a proposed Muslim community center and mosque near ground zero in Manhattan, using a White House dinner celebrating Ramadan to proclaim that “as a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.”
He understands
“I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” the president said in remarks prepared for the annual White House iftar, the sunset meal breaking the day’s fast.But...."
He just doesn't care what Americans feel.
Aides to Mr. Obama say privately that he has always felt strongly about the proposed community center and mosque...
The White House itself sought immediately to distance itself from Obama:
President Barack Obama’s decision to make public comments Friday that further stoked an already brewing controversy over the construction of a mosque near ground zero was “purely” his own, an administration official said Saturday.
70% of Americans oppose the building of this mosque. Obama is in favor it. "Strongly"
This is the President who does not believe in the exceptionalism of America.
"I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism."
In other words, we're kidding ourselves. America isn't special (and it won't be if Democrats are left in power much longer)
Read more at floppingaces.net...
Any surprise from the MUSLIM/Queer/hypocrite/bullshit president?
You mean the Down-Low Mulatto Marxist Muslim Messiah?
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He understands that Ground Zero is hallowed ground.
But for whom does he consider it such?
For Americans who were attacked?
Or for muslims who were successful in their
terrorist act that was the largest murder on American soil?
He phrases many things in this manner,
not actually naming
the demographic or group whose side he supports.
“I believe in American exceptionalism, just as I suspect that the Brits believe in British exceptionalism and the Greeks believe in Greek exceptionalism.”
...”just as I believe in radical Islamic exceptionalism and gay, lesbian and illegal immigrant exceptionalism and pedophile exceptionalism...”
I don’t think it’s a Constitutional, legal free speech / religion / expression issue. If it’s private property which they own and they are following all the zoning, permits etc...they CAN build it.
However.
The questions is whether they SHOULD build it. It’s high time the so-called “moderate” muslims stood up and said “we understand how you feel and we’ll choose to respect your pain and anguish”.
It should not be a case of being forced to not build it. It should be a case of them showing the wisdom and maturity to choose not to build it.
its hilarous. The White House saying Obama’s comment is purely his own and not the White House. Theres the official White House Line and theres the Obama himself line. They’re different, not to be confused as the same thing
Must be those typical white people again. America, get over your guilt. It has brought you nothing but ruin. And you know, real black people will continue on just fine without a "leader" like O.
“He understands that Ground Zero is hallowed ground.
But for whom does he consider it such”?
...bravo! Excellent point! He does indeed phrase things w/o naming or pinpointing. My money is on the “muslims who were successful”.
Now a mosque is going up near enough to the attack site to make the victory statement.
You would think Califa would be next, but it seems Muslims are more afraid to attack Mexicans.
The White House doesn't get to do that. Obama and the White House are one.
Fine, nothing a few gallons of napalm can't fix.
I wonder what the line of sight is from nearby buildings to the top of the mosque?
I think moderate muslims are even more despicable and have far less influence than American moderate independents, who also stand for nothing.
No such luck . Firemen will still do their duty.
This is saudi arabia flexing their muscles/ They own the white hut and the country. They own stock in Time Warner CNN, Disney ABC, Fox News Corp, GE NBC MSNBC Comcast.
The only one they MAY not own stock in is Viacom CBS.
TV controls America cause the sheep are stupid.
except somehow this will still be Bush’s fault. you know, something he “inherited”. And “unexpected” too.
Exactly. We can't be hypocrites about the rule of law. If New York wants to stop it, they need to change the zoning.
One might also entertain thoughts about the Kehlo decision the left celebrated. Perhaps a pork BBQ joint on the site would generate more tax revenue.
This is not much of a surprise. Remember when Air Force One buzzed NYC and scared the hell out of a bunch of New Yorkers?
obama supporting the building of a terrorist training center in NYC is no surprise.
When will NYC figure out that obama is out to destroy them?
Historic first president who sided with the enemy.
I’m not a big fan of using bad legal precedent (Kelo) to achieve good ends. If we force them to stop building by whatever means necessary where does that leave relations?
No, the onus is on them at this point. They need to understand the insult they are perpetrating and choose to do the right thing. That is the only way for things to actually move forward. If they do not, one side or the other will wind up even more pissed off.
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