Posted on 08/15/2010 7:15:13 AM PDT by La Lydia
One day after President Obama defended the freedom of Muslims to build an Islamic complex near New York's Ground Zero, he offered a less forceful version of that position on Saturday: Yes, Muslims have that right, Obama said -- but that doesn't mean he believes it is the right thing for them to do...
But he went on to explain that he was not endorsing the construction of the Islamic center. "I was not commenting and I will not comment on the wisdom of making the decision to put a mosque there," he said. "I was commenting very specifically on the right people have that dates back to our founding."
Obama's speech Friday brought down an avalanche of criticism from the right -- as the White House surely expected it would...
But Obama's remarks also unsettled many of his fellow Democrats, who would have preferred that he not embroil himself...
"It's going to play poorly for many Democrats and will be used as a political club by those Republicans willing to exploit it," said one senior Democratic aide on Capitol Hill...
Their concern is not that Obama's comments will feed the myths about his citizenship, his religion and his allegiances that have taken root in the far reaches of the right; those voters are cemented in place against the Democrats already....
However, to his critics it suggests a disregard for the wishes of the public. "It feels very Bush-esque," said Matthew Dowd, who was a top political adviser to former President George W. Bush until they parted ways over the Iraq war. Dowd said Republicans will exploit the controversy to ask, "Does this guy listen, or does he think he's too smart for all of us?"
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If you're explaining you're losing.
I don’t have a right to build on my property what I want.
This maybe the only case in America the government supports private property rights.
Two more idiots who are probably on the Journolista list.
No one will suffer for the president’s comments more than members of the lamestream media. Looks how hard they’re working to patch things up.
Keep talking Obama. The more you talk, the deeper the hole you dig for yourself. We all know what and who are you now.
This is Obotulism’s “macacca” moment!
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men will not be able to put Obozo back together again.
They've already held the groundbreaking ceremony.
This is why the feeties of the rest of the Dims need to be held to the fire. Do they agree with him or not?
Then he said he won't comment on the appropriateness of it being built next to Ground Zero. ..that equates to a non-endorsement endorsement!
Why not give us your opinion without TOTUS input?
Go Get Him Sarah !!
liar, liar pants on fire.
Caught red handed Obama, you lying SOS ;-)
Fabulous response.
I know this isn’t a very good contribution to the thread, but I’m sorry, as soon as I read the headline, I laughed bitterly and said aloud “This guy is a friggin joke.” Yes, a serious threat, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t also an incompetent ass.
What a complete boob we have in the White House.
I love the spin coming out.
“I was only commenting on the freedom of religion aspect, and our adherence to the Constitution and our founding fathers” (Or something)
LAMO!
Since when are RATs
A.) Concerned about freedom of religion.
B.) The Constitution.
C.) Our founding fathers
Oh for cryin out loud.
“I know this isn’t a very good contribution to the thread.”
Yes it is. You state the truth that needs to be restated constantly.
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