"Ground Zero Mosque" isn't the biggest issue
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:10 PM
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"Ground Zero Mosque" isn't the biggest issue |
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But it promises to be an issue in mid-term elections.
I know it's not a mosque at ground zero: But it's a good way for political hawks to weigh in as patriots, while reminding the ill-informed of why we're supposed to be at war.
So far, it has been one of the most successful propaganda campaigns of all time. And there's plenty more to come.
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:11 PM
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The oldest game in the book.
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:13 PM
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2. Yep- just look at all the feet stamping going on |
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Not a very bright move on Obama's part to light this controversy up on the eve of a midterm redistricting election.
Nothing to be gained (the group's already got the permit) -and a lot to lose.
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:15 PM
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3. today I read at DU that 20% of America thinks he is Muslim |
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that's a lot of ill-informed people
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:29 PM
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5. au contraire mon frere |
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I think it's a brilliant move. We need to take control of this message. Allowing the lies to continue is never a good idea. It's not a mosque... and it's not at ground zero... and our country is founded on freedom of religion... our ancestral Pilgrims fled England because of nonsense like this. We are not a Christian nation... we aren't a religious nation at all. There's a difference between extremist Muslims and those who want to build this COMMUNITY CENTER WITH A PRAYER ROOM, just as my little old Methodist neighbor isn't the same as the last asshat that blew up an abortion clinic. The distinction needs to be made, maybe a 1000 times.
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Thu Aug-19-10 01:13 PM
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6. after they build this some fool will blow it up |
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Thu Aug-19-10 01:58 PM
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7. Ugh... my heart just sank... |
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You're probably right. But that's no excuse for not building it.
What a world.
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Thu Aug-19-10 03:41 PM
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8. it's all stupid for the stupid but not building it is REALLY stupid |
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Thu Aug-19-10 12:22 PM
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4. Nahh, They Thought The Same Thing About Terry Schiavo |
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I don't think this will be as much as an issue as the GOP is hoping for. Nor do I think it will necessarily help them in local races. Remember, Obama is not running, and a lot of Dems are staking out their own positions.
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Thu Aug-19-10 04:22 PM
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9. If they are truly Patriots they would defend the Constitution at all costs. |
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They are just Bigots and proud of it..
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