Figured I'd aggravate you guys a bit more

[Ranger]

I can't imagine what a pain in the ass it must be for his staff to keep up with him.

It's the way democrats work, take a stand without knowing much about it then change your view as poll numbers show you are losing ground because of it - then blame Bush for the whole episode. It's just another day in the life, I doubt they are phased at all!

[mx'r]

It's Ramadon right now. We could end this whole rag-head problem quickly. One large, well placed air strike on Mecca. End of story...

[GreenScoutII]

Is it just me, or does anybody else think building a mosque there is just in extremely poor taste?

I understand they have the right, but what a slap in the face. If there really is such a thing as a moderate Muslim, one would think building that mosque in that place will not help their cause. If anything it will just cause them more problems in terms of being accepted as anything other than terrorists.

As others mentioned, I hope someone else exercises his rights and opens a BBQ joint right next door. In fact, I hope everyone in that neighborhood does whatever is in their power to make them uncomfortable. No violence of course, but I hope every Christian church sends missionaries to hang out around the front entrance trolling for converts, I hope the Jewish community builds a Synagogue across the street, I hope a dog park opens in close proximity, etc.

The way I see it, building this mosque in that location is akin to the KKK marching in front of the late Dr. Martin Luther King's home. Sure they have the right under the Constitution, but what a bunch of assholes.

[Troublco]

I'd open Pork BBQ (think smoke and smell) next door whichever upwind, and Dog rescue on the other side. What else? Strip club ?

I vote for a Famous Dave's. I'm torn between the dog rescue and the strip club. I think the dog rescue would be better because it would be easier to get approved. But what do you want to bet that suddenly the NYC Building commission would shoot them both down as being "insensitive"?

But what about a billboard within sight of their mosque advertising for a strip joint?

[Gritty]

Wow.

[jake]

My how things change when the heat gets turned up a little bit.

Obama's original statement:

"Ground zero is, indeed, hallowed ground. But let me be clear: As a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the right to practice their religion as everyone else in this country. And 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. This is America. And our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable."

New poll results (not to mention all the flak he's taking) show Americans think he's a dumbass:

From FoxNews: While his pronouncement concerning the mosque might find favor in the Muslim world, Obama's stance runs counter to the opinions of the majority of Americans, according to polls. A CNN/Opinion Research poll released this week found that nearly 70 percent of Americans opposed the mosque plan while just 29 percent approved. A number of Democratic politicians have shied away from the controversy.

Now he's saying:

Obama: "I was not commenting and I will not comment on the wisdom of making the decision to put a mosque there," he said in response to a reporter's question after he spoke about efforts to aid the Gulf Coast region. "I was commenting very specifically on the right people have that dates back to our founding. That's what our country is about."

White House Spokesman: "Just to be clear, the president is not backing off in any way from the comments he made last night. It is not his role as president to pass judgment on every local project. But it is his responsibility to stand up for the constitutional principle of religious freedom and equal treatment for all Americans. What he said last night, and reaffirmed today, is that If a church, a synagogue or a Hindu temple can be built on a site, you simply cannot deny that right to those who want to build a mosque."

This guy is a KING-SIZED dumbass and totally inept at relating to the majority of Americans. I can't imagine what a pain in the ass it must be for his staff to keep up with him.

Well, when the majority of Americans can't tell the difference between what's a right and what's wise, it is hard to relate to them. He said two different things there. They absolutely have the right to build their community center two blocks closer to Ground Zero than the oversubscribed mosque that's been there for decades. Is it wise? Of course not.

[mx'r]

Terrorist should have no rights. Muslims are a threat to this country and because of that they are terrorists. Our president is a RETARD.

[Hitman 6]

Terrorist should have no rights. Muslims are a threat to this country and because of that they are terrorists. Our president is a RETARD.

What are you talking about, Islam is such a peaceful religion.....

[Byte Stryke]

When was the lat time you heard of a Pagan Suicide Bomber?
or a Buddhist terror plot
How about a Hindi extremist?
Here ya go... Atheistic holy war!




I Say let the Christians and Muslims kill each other and we will pick up whats left


Funny thing is trying to explain to a Muslim that you are neither Muslim nor are you Christian. Most Muslims are taught One or the other... there is no third, fourth or fifth choice. I actually had an Imam ask me about all of that. He was a Younger guy for Imam, so I sort of understood.

[sniper7]

I can't express my feelings toward this insane amount of bullshit.