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  • C CaptainSeeSharp

    Ron Paul is on the "right side of it" for right reasons. Obama and Bloomberg of course are on the "right side" for the wrong reasons.

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    Oh, then enlighten us... What exactly are the "wrong reasons?"

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      ...is right twice a day. I can't believe I actually agree with Ron Paul on something... The issue in question is the so-called "Ground Zero Mosque," which is actually an Islamic Cultural Center[^] (though it contains a "prayer space") they plan to build a couple blocks away from the World Trade Center site in NYC. Fun little issue that really shows peoples' true colors... We've got the racist bigots who basically want to kick anything Islam-related out of the city... Then there's the semi-racist ones who just want it moved a little further from Ground Zero (And a little further, and a little further...). Then there are the politicians who like to turn this into a big song and dance to try to win votes... Well, Ron Paul may be dancing with the rest of them, but at least he's on the right side of it[^]. Of course, so is Obama, and so is Bloomberg (Mayor of NYC). Apparently people are pissed about it being constructed on "hallowed ground"... Because the abandoned building that's the former home of a Burlington Coat Factory[^] is so "hallowed," right? For the record, there's also been an existing mosque in the area since 1970 (Before the WTC was finished), only about five blocks from the WTC... Oh, and there's a strip club around there too, just to make sure that "hallowed ground" isn't too pure. So, Ron Paul actually said something intelligent... Wow... I don't expect to agree with him on much else, but he deserves a cookie for this one.

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      Ron Paul is on the "right side of it" for right reasons. Obama and Bloomberg of course are on the "right side" for the wrong reasons.

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        Nah, keep in mind that the guys actually building it would be the construction unions, and nobody messes with them in NYC. Right now, the biggest threat to it is the unions refusing to actually work the site... If that happens, it'll probably never get done.

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        I agree with harold on this. This situations really hits a sore spot in many many people, especially New Yorkers who suffered the most, and the parents of dead Iraq veterans and the veterans themselves. The NYPD will get steamrolled because quite frankly they do not have the passion and rage of the angry mobs. Any resistance by the authorties will only make things worse. The best option for these Islamic extremists is to just find a new place to worship. It's the most logical option.

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        • I Ian Shlasko

          Oh, then enlighten us... What exactly are the "wrong reasons?"

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          Ian Shlasko wrote:

          What exactly are the "wrong reasons?"

          Disrespect for America as it stands. Ron Paul supports the legal right to build the mosque because he respects the principles America was founded on, he does not however support the idea of building the mosque.

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            Ian Shlasko wrote:

            What exactly are the "wrong reasons?"

            Disrespect for America as it stands. Ron Paul supports the legal right to build the mosque because he respects the principles America was founded on, he does not however support the idea of building the mosque.

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            Obama: "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." Obama, speaking on Saturday after giving a speech on the Gulf Coast oil disaster in Panama City, Florida, told CNN he "was not commenting and I will not comment on the wisdom of making the decision to put a mosque there," referring to the area near ground zero. Bloomberg: "Government should never — never — be in the business of telling people how they should pray, or where they can pray," Mr. Bloomberg said on Monday. "We want to make sure that everybody from around the world feels comfortable coming here, living here and praying the way they want to pray." So Obama is supporting the right to build it, but won't comment on whether it's a good idea (Which is a politically-correct way of saying he thinks it's bad form). Bloomberg is saying the government should stay out of it entirely. Now, don't look now, CSS, but it looks like you agree with Obama! :)

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              Obama: "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." Obama, speaking on Saturday after giving a speech on the Gulf Coast oil disaster in Panama City, Florida, told CNN he "was not commenting and I will not comment on the wisdom of making the decision to put a mosque there," referring to the area near ground zero. Bloomberg: "Government should never — never — be in the business of telling people how they should pray, or where they can pray," Mr. Bloomberg said on Monday. "We want to make sure that everybody from around the world feels comfortable coming here, living here and praying the way they want to pray." So Obama is supporting the right to build it, but won't comment on whether it's a good idea (Which is a politically-correct way of saying he thinks it's bad form). Bloomberg is saying the government should stay out of it entirely. Now, don't look now, CSS, but it looks like you agree with Obama! :)

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              Obama can use all kinds of flowery language, he can put any words he can think of together in a manner that makes him sound like he is a smart white guy with a real education, but he is just a fucking lying manipulative destructive criminal piece of shit. His actions speak far louder than his words.

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                I agree with harold on this. This situations really hits a sore spot in many many people, especially New Yorkers who suffered the most, and the parents of dead Iraq veterans and the veterans themselves. The NYPD will get steamrolled because quite frankly they do not have the passion and rage of the angry mobs. Any resistance by the authorties will only make things worse. The best option for these Islamic extremists is to just find a new place to worship. It's the most logical option.

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                NYC has protests every day for one thing or another, so I doubt it'll be that big a deal. Polls have shown that while a slight majority of New Yorkers are against Park51 being built (Though those of us in Manhattan are slightly in favor of it), a larger majority support the right to build it.

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                The best option for these Islamic extremists is to just find a new place to worship. It's the most logical option.

                The extremists aren't the ones building Park51. That's like equating our local Rabbis with terrorists in Israel, or the local priests with the Spanish Inquisition. Islam is just a religion, like any other.

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                • C CaptainSeeSharp

                  Obama can use all kinds of flowery language, he can put any words he can think of together in a manner that makes him sound like he is a smart white guy with a real education, but he is just a fucking lying manipulative destructive criminal piece of shit. His actions speak far louder than his words.

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                  Haha... You just can't face the fact that you and Obama agree on something. :laugh:

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                  • I Ian Shlasko

                    NYC has protests every day for one thing or another, so I doubt it'll be that big a deal. Polls have shown that while a slight majority of New Yorkers are against Park51 being built (Though those of us in Manhattan are slightly in favor of it), a larger majority support the right to build it.

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                    The best option for these Islamic extremists is to just find a new place to worship. It's the most logical option.

                    The extremists aren't the ones building Park51. That's like equating our local Rabbis with terrorists in Israel, or the local priests with the Spanish Inquisition. Islam is just a religion, like any other.

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                    You put too much faith in the NYPD. Controlling protest is one thing. Stopping a million or so rioting people is another thing.

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                    • I Ian Shlasko

                      Haha... You just can't face the fact that you and Obama agree on something. :laugh:

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                      I agree with him that the sky is blue and water is wet.

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                      • C CaptainSeeSharp

                        You put too much faith in the NYPD. Controlling protest is one thing. Stopping a million or so rioting people is another thing.

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                        You seem to think a million people in the NYC area care enough about this to riot. I'd be surprised if a thousand felt that strongly. Very surprised.

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                          I agree with him that the sky is blue and water is wet.

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                          Guess that makes you an Obama supporter! Pick up a placard and start marching, kiddo!

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                          • I Ian Shlasko

                            You seem to think a million people in the NYC area care enough about this to riot. I'd be surprised if a thousand felt that strongly. Very surprised.

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                            Ian Shlasko wrote:

                            You seem to think a million people in the NYC area care enough about this to riot.

                            If people will riot, burn cars, and trash businesses over a football game, they will do it over a hot button issue like supposed enemy making itself at home on Ground Zero.

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                              Ian Shlasko wrote:

                              You seem to think a million people in the NYC area care enough about this to riot.

                              If people will riot, burn cars, and trash businesses over a football game, they will do it over a hot button issue like supposed enemy making itself at home on Ground Zero.

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                              And when was the last time that happened in Manhattan?

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                                I agree with harold on this. This situations really hits a sore spot in many many people, especially New Yorkers who suffered the most, and the parents of dead Iraq veterans and the veterans themselves. The NYPD will get steamrolled because quite frankly they do not have the passion and rage of the angry mobs. Any resistance by the authorties will only make things worse. The best option for these Islamic extremists is to just find a new place to worship. It's the most logical option.

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                                CaptainSeeSharp wrote:

                                the parents of dead Iraq veterans and the veterans themselves

                                Nothing to do with 9/11. Oil and US geo-strategic positioning.

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                                • C CaptainSeeSharp

                                  Obama can use all kinds of flowery language, he can put any words he can think of together in a manner that makes him sound like he is a smart white guy with a real education, but he is just a fucking lying manipulative destructive criminal piece of shit. His actions speak far louder than his words.

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                                  CaptainSeeSharp wrote:

                                  Obama can use all kinds of flowery language, he can put any words he can think of together in a manner that makes him sound like he is a smart white guy with a real education

                                  You, however, "he is just a f***ing lying manipulative destructive criminal piece of sh*t", always sound like a foul-mouthed thicko.

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                                    Ian Shlasko wrote:

                                    It's only a big issue because too many people seem to equate "Islam" to "Al Qaeda"...

                                    I doubt even that is true. Color me cynical, but I don't think you would have heard anything at all if it hadnt been an election year, and certain desparate right wing politicos were looking at a poor showing.

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                                    Actually this whole thing became a hot button issue right around the time the conservative blocked giving more aid to 9/11 first responded... Just saying.

                                    If I have accidentally said something witty, smart, or correct, it is purely by mistake and I apologize for it.

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                                      Ok maybe not The Masses, but enough people to be a problem

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                                      So you just roll over and appease those who bleat loudest? I'd be dead if I bought into that.

                                      Once you agree to clans, tribes, governments...you've opted for socialism. The rest is just details.

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                                        I'll consider it a win as long as not that many people get hurt or worse..

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                                        So things are important enough to risk dying for. Guess half a century ago, you'd have been helping the Nazis settle in.

                                        Once you agree to clans, tribes, governments...you've opted for socialism. The rest is just details.

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                                        • C CaptainSeeSharp

                                          Ian Shlasko wrote:

                                          You seem to think a million people in the NYC area care enough about this to riot.

                                          If people will riot, burn cars, and trash businesses over a football game, they will do it over a hot button issue like supposed enemy making itself at home on Ground Zero.

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                                          You're making a mistake here, people care about football. As sad as it is, only a relative few care in the least about politics, otherwise we would have riots and a mass migration of liberals on Bush's second election(rather than some protests on the first). Can't say I'd have missed those who threatened to move, but it certainly didn't happen. That, and anyone who riots over them building this deserves to be whacked upside the head, call yourself American and demand someone else can't have their rights because it makes you uncomfortable.

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