WE REMEMBER
The victims of 9/11 are speaking out against the Ground Zero Mosque.
GROUND ZERO MOSQUE IMAM: AMERICA DONE MORE HARM THAN AL QAEDA
Thousands Protest Ground Zero Mosque BURLINGAME: Bloomberg’s A Disgrace
He is recklessly wreaking havoc among families, running from media event to radio interview to photo op to Comedy Central gagfest, shamelessly hawking this narrative that we, those whose family members were the true victims of religious intolerance, must also carry the burden of proving we’re not intolerant. He’s a disgrace. (Politico) Top Marine: Afghanistan Withdrawal Deadline Emboldens Enemies
Conway’s unusually blunt assessment is likely to fan criticism by opposition Republicans of Obama’s war strategy as public opinion of the nine-year-old war sours further. “In some ways, we think right now it is probably giving our enemy sustenance,” Conway said of the July 2011 deadline. “In fact we’ve intercepted communications that say, ‘Hey, you know, we only need to hold out for so long.’” (Reuters) USS Cole Bomber Prosecution HaltedThe Obama administration has shelved the planned prosecution of Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the alleged coordinator of the Oct. 2000 suicide attack on the USS Cole in Yemen, according to a court filing. (The Washington Post) Final US Combat Brigade Pulls Out of Iraq
“They’re leaving as heroes,” Norris said of his soldiers. “I want them to walk home with pride in their hearts.” (Washington Post) Pullout Does Not End US Mission In Iraq The Pentagon is officially ending its seven-year combat mission in Iraq on Aug. 31, but the remaining 50,000 U.S. troops will still carry out missions against terrorists and the CIA will continue cooperation with Iraq’s now-unified intelligence service. (Washington Times) | Keep America Safe Launches Congressional Scorecard
Keep America Safe, the hard-line national security group founded in part by Liz Cheney, is creating scorecards that rate members of Congress in an effort to bring accountability on votes relating to defense and foreign policy. (Politico) GZ Mosque Developer: “Nowhere Near WTC Site”
“A landmark, an iconic building that will have people come and visit it from around the world,” said El-Gamal as to what he imagines. “This looks like it is going to be the most famous community center in the world.”…”Keep in mind this is a small island, so we are nowhere near the World Trade Center site.” (NY1.com) Developer Won’t Rule Out Taking Money From Iran To Build Mosque Developer: A Defining Moment ‘across all 52 states’ Sharif El-Gamal’s Long Rap Sheet PELOSI: Investigate Mosque Critics
“At the same time, we should also ask who is funding the attacks against the construction of the center.” (Politico) Obama Clarifies, Still Wants Mosque
When President Obama used the occasion of the White House Ramadan iftar dinner to announce his support for the Ground Zero mosque, some of his partisans rushed to praise what they viewed as a ringing endorsement of the controversial project. (The Washington Examiner) Debra Burlingame Statement On Obama’s Support For The Mosque Kristol: No, Mr. President, We’re Not Traumatized VIDEO: State Dept. Talking Points: “He’s A Moderate US Cleric” VIDEO: Full Interview With PJ Crowley On Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf Government Funding Ground Zero Imam’s Fundraising Tour? VIDEO: State Dept Awkwardly Tries To Explain Ground Zero Imam’s Govt Funded Trip NY Gov. Paterson Offers Help To Relocate The Mosque… Gen. Petraeus: No Premature Withdrawal
Gen. David H. Petraeus, the commander of American and NATO forces, began a campaign on Sunday to convince an increasingly skeptical public that the American-led coalition can still succeed here despite months of setbacks, saying he had not come to Afghanistan to preside over a “graceful exit.” (The New York Times) |
