Tim Pawlenty rips Obama on Imam hired by George W. Bush

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http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2010/08/pawlenty_calls_4.php

By Jeremy M. Zoss, Wed., Aug. 18 2010 @ 9:14AM

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf has been sent on a speaking tour of the Middle East by the Obama administration to explain the religious freedoms and tolerances of the United States. Gov. Tim Pawlenty calls that "concerning" and "dangerous." On Fox. Of course.

Tough words for the Imam of the Cordoba Initiative, better-known as the right-wing talking point of the day, the "Ground Zero Mosque." Now we're waiting to hear T-Paw level the same vitriol at former President George W. Bush, too. W's the guy who first hired Rauf to do exactly the same thing.

It's open season for right wing politicians when it comes to the YMCA-style community center and mosque planned for construction two blocks from Ground Zero in lower Manhattan.

Too close to hallowed ground, Pawlenty asserted. Only fast-food hamburger joints, tacky tourist trinket stalls and a strip joint are allowed that close. Anything less is unpatriotic. snip

When Bush adviser Karen Hughes was appointed Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy, the Bush Administration saw improving America's standing among Muslims abroad as a part of its national security strategy. And, as such, Hughes set up listening tours, attended meetings and worked with interfaith groups that -- shocking, by today's Republican standards -- included actual Muslims. One of those people was Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf.

[trotsky]

1. Hahahaha, our tool of a governor is such an idiot. n/t

[rurallib]

2. Sadly you tool thinks he is Pres material

[Raschel]

9. What the puck? Can't Timmy's people do a little research?

[Bitwit1234]

3. NOW you see what the Minneapolis area

pushed on us in Minnesota. I still do not believe this man WON a legal election. There is no way that many people in the Minneapolis area voted for him to make up for the Democratic lead. This gives you an idea of the stupid crap he has done to us. Phewlenty I'll never spell his name any other way..he stinks. And yes his ego is so big he thinks he could be president.

[atreides1]

5. It's those independent voters

They'll screw you all the time. Here in Virginia they gave us Ken Cuccinelli.

[Odin2005]

4. Timmy The Tool.

[Supersedeas]

6. Republiskanks and their troubles with dates and facts--bless their hearts

[Zoeisright]

7. Pawlenty is such a fucking idiot.

I hate his guts.

[Raschel]

8. Tim Pawlenty. The other white bread.