“Everything is on the table. We really are focused on solving it. I give you my pledge.” – IMAM FEISAL ABDUL RAUF, on his determination to solve the current dispute over the proposed Islamic Center near Ground Zero (Via the New York Times)
As protests in downtown Manhattan over the “Ground Zero” Mosque have escalated, violent incidents involving Muslims have increased. Forget simmering debate; this is closer to a full boil.
As the Muslim-American prepares to compete in next week’s Miss Universe pageant, she shared her thoughts on a topic affecting both her religion and country.
Dr. Laura. The Ground Zero mosque. Wikileaks. If there’s a scandal, Sarah Palin is ready, BlackBerry in hand, to comment — and get some attention for herself, too.
“We understand why the president would want to talk about this issue, but the timing couldn’t have been any worse,” – AN UNNAMED HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP AIDE, on President Barack Obama’s decision to address the potential building of a mosque near Ground Zero (Via CNN)
“Refudiate,” “misunderestimate,” “wee-wee’d up.” English is a living language. Shakespeare liked to coin new words too. Got to celebrate it! – SARAH PALIN, laughing off criticism for tweeting the word “refudiate” instead of “refute” in reference to plans to build a mosque at Ground Zero; the tweet has since been corrected
As the 10-year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, a local NYC community board has extended its support for a new structure on the grounds of the N.Y. destruction.
