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Armed Bikers Plan to Draw Cartoons of Mohammed Outside a Mosque in Arizona
Foreign Policy ^ | 5/28/15 | David Francis

Posted on 05/28/2015 4:42:11 PM PDT by markomalley

An armed biker gang. Cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. A mosque in Arizona. What could possibly go wrong?

We’ll find out Friday, when two organizers — Jon Ritzheimer and Flash Nelson — host what’s being billed as a peaceful demonstration outside the Islamic Community Center in Phoenix. It’s the former site of worship for Elton Simpson and Nadir Soofi, who were killed after opening fire outside a May 3 contest featuring cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed in suburban Dallas. Simpson had no direct link to the Islamic State but was sympathetic to its cause. Many Muslims consider depictions of Mohammed blasphemous.

Just like the cartoon contest outside Dallas, this event, scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Friday, appears to welcome controversy. In a Facebook invite, the planners urge attendees to take full advantage of their Second Amendment right to carry weapons. So far, 163 people have RSVP’d.

Here’s the Facebook post in full, verbatim:

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Culture/Society; Extended News; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bacon
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ROFL!!
1 posted on 05/28/2015 4:42:11 PM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

sounds like fun


2 posted on 05/28/2015 4:42:52 PM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: markomalley

Like


3 posted on 05/28/2015 4:44:07 PM PDT by samtheman
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To: markomalley

I think I’m likin’ this.


4 posted on 05/28/2015 4:44:27 PM PDT by RushIsMyTeddyBear (The White House is now known as "Casa Blanca".)
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To: markomalley

I wish I could be there. I’d take muffins and lemonade.


5 posted on 05/28/2015 4:44:48 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("I'm in yer chair, beebing some buttons." ~ Kathleen)
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So far, 163 people have RSVP’d.

Interesting, I hope the cops don't intervene until something happens.

6 posted on 05/28/2015 4:44:49 PM PDT by PROCON (CRUZing into 2016 with Ted.)
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To: markomalley

Send photos!


7 posted on 05/28/2015 4:45:41 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: Tax-chick

You could at least put bacon sprinkles on the muffins :-)


8 posted on 05/28/2015 4:45:47 PM PDT by PROCON (CRUZing into 2016 with Ted.)
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9 posted on 05/28/2015 4:45:55 PM PDT by Caipirabob (Communists... Socialists... Democrats...Traitors... Who can tell the difference?)
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In years gone by thousands of Americans would show up for this event.


10 posted on 05/28/2015 4:46:02 PM PDT by stockpirate (A corrupt government is the real enemy of the people.)
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To: Tax-chick

I’d be smokin’ ribs


11 posted on 05/28/2015 4:46:21 PM PDT by Kenton
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To: markomalley

Works for me!!!


12 posted on 05/28/2015 4:47:19 PM PDT by anoldafvet (Why is it when Hillary "smiles" , I am reminded of a grinning shark?)
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To: markomalley

Hold contests at ALL mosques located in America!


13 posted on 05/28/2015 4:47:29 PM PDT by HomerBohn (When did it change from "We the people" to "screw the people" ?)
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To: PROCON

Good idea. My husband says they get bacon doughnuts at his office sometimes.


14 posted on 05/28/2015 4:48:24 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("I'm in yer chair, beebing some buttons." ~ Kathleen)
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Go For It!


15 posted on 05/28/2015 4:49:18 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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Excellent!


16 posted on 05/28/2015 4:49:20 PM PDT by Tax-chick ("I'm in yer chair, beebing some buttons." ~ Kathleen)
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To: markomalley

Can I bring a piglet on a leash?


17 posted on 05/28/2015 4:49:58 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing
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It’s absurd, isn’t it? A world war fought with cartoons?


18 posted on 05/28/2015 4:50:05 PM PDT by 9thLife (The dream is free. The hustle is sold separately.)
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Oh THIS should be cute.


19 posted on 05/28/2015 4:50:51 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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“Draw, pardner!”


20 posted on 05/28/2015 4:51:09 PM PDT by HiTech RedNeck (Embrace the Lion of Judah and He will roar for you and teach you to roar too. See my page.)
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