There were more troubles after Obama spoke Friday night at the Muslim community center in lower Manhattan, meaning more Ground Zero debates. He said Muslims have the exact same rights as any religion in the U.S. Right wing Republicans right away pounced on his comments, vowing to use them against Democrats within the fall midterm elections. Chatter became very heated. Meanwhile, it was business as usual at the bars, strip joints and liquor stores surrounding Ground Zero. There is already a mosque near Ground Zero still doing its worship services throughout the weekend.
Ground zero as it concerns politicians
Obama made his remarks on the Ground Zero mosque with a lot of opinion on Friday because it was the beginning of Ramadan, which is a Muslim holiday. Evidently the president explained, according to ABC News, in “forceful tones” about how American values should be the most important thing when it comes to every little thing around Ground Zero. Democrats running in midterm elections quailed at the prospect of defending the president’s statement. In a CNN poll taken last week, 68 percent of respondents said they opposed the plan to build a mosque near Ground Zero. Republicans have pandered to the voters evidently. Obama was “pandering to radical Islam,” as outlined by Newt Gingrich who was quoted in the New York Times.
Ground Zero comments in context of anything else Obama said
The majority of the politicians are concerned with answering Ground Zero mosque questions as midterm elections come around. Republicans plan to use Obama’s support for the Muslim community center to label the president as “out of touch.”. We get to see what the Washington Post puts as Obama’s comments with additional things that other media left out conveniently:
Now, we must all recognize and respect the sensitivities surrounding the development of Lower Manhattan. The 9/11 attacks were a deeply traumatic event for our country. And the pain and the experience of suffering by those who lost loved ones is just unimaginable. So I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. And Ground Zero is, indeed, hallowed ground.
Lower Manhattan has mosques already
The mosque at Ground Zero is becoming a huge political issue for more than just local politicians now. Ground Zero nevertheless is exactly the very same of course. Mosques in lower Manhattan abound, reports Indy Posted. One already exists 2,000 feet from Ground Zero. 686 feet closer would be where the new Muslim center would end up being. The New York Daily News explains that Ground Zero is where the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred, and anybody can stop by to get porn, bet on horses or take care of much personal business. Two blocks away, the Pussycat Lounge woos patrons with posters of nearly naked women. Of course an American flag has to be posted within the window of the marquee at the Thunder Lingerie and peep show next door, right above all the sex toys.
Further reading on this topic
ABC News
abcnews.go.com/WN/obama-mosque-controversy-president-entered-discussion/story?id=11409448
Washington Post
voices.washingtonpost.com/plum-line/2010/08/white_house_official_mosque_wo.html
New York Daily News
nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/08/16/2010-08-16_a_sea_of_filth_near_ground_zer0_mosque_gets_all_the_press_but_porns_around_corne.html
