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Obama wades into New York mosque debate -- again (backs off remarks re: Cordoba House 'endorsement')
Reuters on Yahoo ^ | 8/14/10 | Ross Colvin

Posted on 08/14/2010 1:25:41 PM PDT by NormsRevenge

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To: Gene Eric
I wonder if he remembers the morning of 9-11.
Of course he does.
He was shouting "Allah Akbar!"all day long.
 
201 posted on 08/16/2010 4:19:16 AM PDT by counterpunch (Heckuva job, Barry!)
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Here is Politico’s take on Obama’s remarks of last Friday -— they knew perfectly well that Obama “stands up for” the construction of the mosque at that site. Not simply for a “right” to build it, Obama ENDORSED the project, period!! We need to circulate his exact words far and wide, plus initial accurate reports such as the one linked below, before the MSM can succeed in re-writing history yet again....

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/2010/08/14/obama_stands_up_for_ground_zero_mosque_239656.html

August 14, 2010
Obama Stands Up for Ground Zero Mosque

Phillip & Haberman, Politico

President Barack Obama on Friday endorsed a controversial plan to build a mosque and Islamic center just blocks from Ground Zero in Manhattan, despite the strong objections of conservatives, the ADL and those who lost loved ones in the September 11 attacks.“Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” Obama said at a White House dinner celebrating the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. “But let me be clear: as a citizen, and as President, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country. That includes the right to build a place of worship and a community center on private property in lower Manhattan, in accordance with local laws and ordinances.”Having steered clear of the controversy for weeks, Obama took on opposition to the mosque...


202 posted on 08/16/2010 5:20:21 AM PDT by Enchante ("The great enemy of clear language is insincerity." -- George Orwell --)
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To: robertomatos

Welcome to FR!


203 posted on 08/16/2010 9:31:05 AM PDT by American Quilter (Democrats are anti-American traitors. They must be barred from office.)
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...... all the noble reasons Obama has for favoring the Ground Zero Mosque.............

"ALOHA"

204 posted on 08/16/2010 4:51:56 PM PDT by Liz
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To: NormsRevenge

He just likes to hear himself talk.


205 posted on 08/16/2010 9:56:49 PM PDT by Ptarmigan (Bunnies Are Worthy Of Death!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Many contend that Obama “Is a Muslim operative who will “destroy America from within”

More evidence, or just another “The Police Acted Stupidly” teachable moment?


206 posted on 08/16/2010 10:46:36 PM PDT by TheDailyChange (Politics,Conservatism,Liberalism)
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To: NormsRevenge

A freeper with red hair sent me this.
Very interesting.

“Watch Obama “toss” his rose on the 911 marker, while all the others gently “lay” their rose down.
Obama has Zero respect for those who died. It is the 1:20 min. mark.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_qcHwKXTRg


207 posted on 08/16/2010 10:49:38 PM PDT by cruise_missile
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To: Psycho_Bunny

Too funny and unfortunately true!


208 posted on 08/17/2010 6:09:04 AM PDT by NellieMae (Here......common sense,common sense,common sense,where'd ya go... common sense......)
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