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Thema: Ferris says: "The Mosque was already at its site before the angry responses from the right about it being expanded. "
But Ferris, it's NOT just the Right. (told you that you are uninformed)
Even Democrats Oppose Ground Zero Mosque 8/11/10 at 4:49 PM 61Comments According to a new CNN poll, 68 percent of Americans nationwide oppose the mosque being built two blocks from ground zero, which is why President Obama will probably not choose to make this his latest "teachable moment." Even a majority of Democrats — the ones who are supposed to be the politically correct terrorist apologists — are opposed (54 percent against it to 43 percent for it). It's worth noting that another poll shows that, among those literally closest to the issue, the mosque has wider support: Manhattanites back the mosque 53 percent to 31 percent.
Thema: Re: The only arguments against this building seems to center around the prejudice that any Muslim establishment near ground zero is evil because radical muslims were responsible for the attack.
Ferris Bueller: This is a completely false statement.
Thema: Re: Rex Murphy: Testing America’s tolerance
Artful Dodger: The Mosque was already at its site before the angry responses from the right about it being expanded. In addition there are other Mosque which have been close to the Twin Towers before 9/11. Should we tear all of them? There are also "adult entertainment" establishments close to ground zero which don't exactly honor the memory of 9/11 victims.
The only arguments against this building seems to center around the prejudice that any Muslim establishment near ground zero is evil because radical muslims were responsible for the attack. Thus, all muslims should be lumped into the same category. As you pointed out, W visited mosques to eliminate prejudice against all American Muslims. If the mosques had a history of supporting terrorist activity, it would be one thing. But, I haven't heard of any such activity.
Artful Dodger: It is legit for you to call to task sources which you feel have a liberal bias. That's part of debate. But, its funny Art. When liberals call your extreme conservative sources to task, you summarily dismiss them as not considering your idea of "legitimate arguments".
Thema: Re: Rex Murphy: Testing America’s tolerance
Jim Dandy: Maybe the very fact that they are building it three blocks from Ground Zero, and amidst such opposition, shows they are a bit insensitive to the matter.
Thema: Re: Rex Murphy: Testing America’s tolerance
Jim Dandy: those were excellent points. one does have to wonder why the Muslim organizers continue to peruse the building of the mosque considering the huge criticism that's been coming their way.
Thema: Re: Rex Murphy: Testing America’s tolerance
Artful Dodger: I support his opinion that if the mosque is built, it should contain both tributes to those who were killed, and those who both risked their lives and or died trying to save them.There should also be(as he mentions) condemnation of those who executed the event.It's apparently going to be a big building, finding room shouldn't be an issue.
Thema: Re: Rex Murphy: Testing America’s tolerance
Jim Dandy: "George W. Bush himself, with the full weight of his office (and, I’d add, at some political risk to himself) was without stint in proclaiming Islam a “religion of peace.” He even went to a Washington mosque to underline solidarity with American Muslims and their peaceful co-religionists all over the world." Yeah GW!
and
"It is an almost boundlessly tolerant city and society — New York and America. But we must make a note on this point: A tolerance is being, and has been, shown, toward Islam, which Islam emphatically does not show to other creeds in regions or countries where Islam is predominant. In some Muslim places, a mere Bible in a suitcase is an indictable offence."
I might add it can (and often does) get you killed.
This is definitely worth reading. The author offers a unique and well-thought perspective on the issue of the "ground zero" mosque.
"Unemploymnet checks are the fastest way to stimulate the economy" Nancy Pelosi 2010
"Health care premiums will go down 3000% under my health care plan"-B Obama.
"I never thought this day would come. I don't have to worry about paying my mortgage or putting gas in my car. If I take care of him (BHO), he'll take care of me." From an unnamed idiot who fell for the "hope and change".
"We campaigned in 57 states".....Barack "Harvard Educated" Obama
''When I was in England, I experimented with marijuana a time or two, and I didn't like it. I didn't inhale and never tried it again.' - Bill Clinton
''I mean, you got the first mainstream African-American who is articulate and bright and clean and a nice-looking guy. I mean, that's a storybook, man.'' - JoeBiden
"Ooo now I won't have to worry about paying my mortgage, Obama's gonna help! Reporter-"Where is Obama going to get the money to help you'? Lady-"I don't know, from his stash I guess."
"Only 36,000 people lost their jobs today, which is really good" Harry Reid
"A light skinned African American with no negro dialect, unless he wanted to have one." - Harry Reid
Al Gore: "During my service in the United States Congress, I took the initiative in creating the Internet"
Hank Johnson worrying that Guam will capsize. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9R-cQ_A_6w (look at the poor guy rubbing his cheek to distract himself - I'm sure he wanted to just bust out laughing at this moron)
"You don't need God anymore, you've got us Democrats" - Nancy Pelosi (2006)
Obama on the Tonight Show: "No, no. I have been practicing...I bowled a 129. It's like -- it was like Special Olympics, or something."
"I was not guilty of wrong doing in bailing my husbamd's bank out. I was helping black people." Maxine Waters
On March 19, 1998 Gore called The Washington Post's executive editor to tip him off about an ''error'' on the front page of his paper. ''I decided I just had to call because you've printed a picture of the Earth upside-down"
"I do know what happened, but what I do know is that the police acted stupidly" BHO 2009
"This war is lost" Harry "Dim Bulb" Reed
"What I was suggesting -- you're absolutely right that John McCain has not talked about my Muslim faith..." Obama
“I believe in natural gas as a clean, cheap alternative to fossil fuels.” -- Nancy P. Pelosi, Aug 2008
"We have 10 years left to save the planet from Armageddon" AlGore, January 2006.
After sixteen weeks on the air, MSNBC’s EdShow is on life support. Instead of growing, its ratings have gone down. In fact, they’re lower than those of David Schuster, who was booted from the time slot to make room for Schultz.
The reason for the low ratings is because people see through this show know Ed for what he really is: a boring blowhard with a shrill presentation but no substance.
here are some of his more idiotic comments:
I must be wrong. I think the country is sick of Dick Cheney. And I think because there is a psycho, right-wing network out there called Fox News that constantly gives this guy a platform, constantly allows him to put the conservatives on the offensive and the Obama administration on the defensive, some common sense has to come into this at one time or another. Let me just officially say that this is a fact -- Dick Cheney is an all-American nobody. He has no power.
Yeah, if Cheney is a nobody why is Eddie talking about him in the first place? Cheney draws a large listening audience. Not bad for a nobody.
here's more babbling from Eddie:
Cheney is nothing but a selfish pig. And for him to do what he's doing to the elected president of the United States goes beyond the pale, to use one of his favorite sayings. It is official -- Dick Cheney wants this country to get hit. He wants another terrorist attack for political gain. They want to bury liberals the same way they want to bury the terrorists. They want complete global control is what they want. Control of oil, control of resources, control of the economy, the list goes on and on, the control of the school systems, everything! That's what they want.
And the only way that you can get any of that is if you have conflict. And since we're not in a war, we have to set the table for a war. And the way you set the table for a war is to vilify the leader of the free world, which is the president of the United States, the commander in chief, who has already made an executive decision on how to deal with pirates and terrorists on the open seas. They have to hit back.
***Hey Eddie, we're in two wars in case you forgot!
More Eddie verbal vomit:
You see, they hate Social Security. They hate Medicare. It's own your own retirement, own your own Medicare, own your own health care, own your own education, because this is just the best way to do it. They're not American. They are not American. But I guess my question to our wonderful listeners here on the Ed show today is, is Dick Cheney relevant? Yes or no?! And tell me why. So is this the way it's going to be, that the Darth Vader, he's going to come out and stick his head out from that hole he lives in, about every 60 days and do another interview to capture the news cycle for another 24 hours and we've got conflict conversation in the country again?
The guy's a loser! He shot somebody in the face! He doesn't know what the hell he's doing! He's a turncoat, on the American people! Dick Cheney wants you to get hit again for political gain, that's what he wants. I'm convinced of that.
The ED show (far left) Crooks and Liars (far left) Media matters (far left)
You'll have to do better than that Jim. BTW, Crooks and Liars describes the owners of the web site and in Media matters the correct name is "Biased Media Matters"
Thema: Those in America who most oppose Muslim theocracies, would probably be very happy if the USA was a Judeo/Christian theocracy
Where is the proof in a statement like this? Where is there a supporting argument? It's just a statement on the same level as claiming that chocolate ice cream tastes best. A worthless opinion based on a priori assumptions.
"But everyone is entitled to his/her opinion."
ok...and in my opinion, that is a dumb thing to say.
Tuesday: No, not true. But when you make a stupid statement, calling it that is just calling it what it is. I didn't call anyone a moron or stupid (except Rosie is a moron). But only when she talks politics. When she's just doing her normal talk show stuff she's tops.
It's like when Rosie said that radical Christianity is as bad as radical Islam. Sure. We have radical Christians blowing themselves up in the market place and slicing off people's heads (on camera and posting them on the net) and declaring "Jihad" against the US.
Jim Dandy: awww bull. I know of no Christian who feels that way. It's really a dumb thing to say. Do you even know how oppressive Muslim theocracies govern?
Thema: lol....such bias - maybe he'll cry like Beck
Chris Matthews Winces In Pain When Guest Says Dems Could Lose Senate by Noel Sheppard Chris Matthews this weekend winced in pain when a guest on his syndicated program said it's actually more likely the Democrats will lose the Senate than the House in the upcoming midterm elections. As the "Chris Matthews Show" entered its final segment when panelists offer their predictions, New York magazine's John Heilemann said, "There are a lot of really smart Democratic politicos that I talk to who are actually a little bit more worried right now that it's possible Democrats could lose the Senate more easily than they could lose the House."
Matthews interrupted with a pained expression on his face, "That's like losing a dozen seats."
As Heilemann continued, the host once again interrupted, "Could [Sen. Barbara] Boxer lose in California?"
When Heilemann said yes, Matthews grimaced, "You're talking tsunami"
Thema: and now back to my regularly scheduled dissing of Obama
Sunday Funnies: Obama Brings His Teleprompter On Vacation by Noel Sheppard
As President Obama headed to the Florida Panhandle for a vacation with the family, he felt the need to drag his teleprompter along (h/t Freedom's Lighthouse):
Swimsuit? Check. Sunscreen? Got it. Insect repellent? Yep. Teleprompter? Teleprompter?
The Teleprompter of the United States: Don't leave home without it!
On 36th Anniversary, Obama Praises Roe v. Wade Precedent By MICHAEL FALCONE President Barack Obama reaffirmed his commitment to protecting abortion rights on Wednesday, the 36th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, and said that it “stands for a broader principle: that government should not intrude on our most private family matters.”
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