Posted on 08/17/2010 9:29:55 AM PDT by KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle
New York Gov. David Paterson is said to have scheduled a meeting with Sharif El-Gamal, the developer proposing to build an Islamic mosque near the site of the 9/11 attacks in New York City:
New York Gov. David Paterson (D) will meet with the imam and developer of the proposed mosque near Ground Zero "later this week" to discuss the possibility of removing the mosque to an "alternate location", according to Rep. Peter King (R).
King, an outspoken opponent of placing the mosque and Islamic cultural center so close to where terrorists attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, received a call from Paterson this morning.
"We are working with the developers on a staff level but there have not been any formal discussions between the Governor and Imam or developer," said Morgan Hook, a spokesman for Paterson. "However, we expect to have a meeting scheduled in the near future."
King spoke with Paterson this morning.
While Paterson is badly damaged politically -- he is not seeking re-election this fall amid polling numbers suggesting such a bid would have been quixotic at best -- his planned meeting is sure to keep the mosque story alive.
The issue, which had been bubbling in New York City for months, took on a national profile on Friday when President Barack Obama seemed to offer a tacit endorsement of the construction by expressing support for religious freedom in the country.
Less than 24 hours later, however, Obama made clear he had not meant to talk specifically about any one mosque but rather his comments were meant as a broad statement about the need for religious tolerance.
If indeed the mosque were to be removed based on cultural sensitivity rather than government action, that would mark a perfect ending to the controversy.
NO MOS-QUE
NO $$$
NO WAY
>> discuss the possibility of removing the mosque to an “alternate location”
I vote for Hell as the alternate location.
Like Devils Island?
he he he!
Apparently the leftist, corrupt and perverted Governor of New York has a tiny bit more common sense than the mayor of New York City.
These Moslems want to make sure it gets torn down just like the others.
Building something new is a minor part of the business at hand.
MY headline would be:
“Finally, at least one Democrat opposed Obama’s Mosque.”
And at the White House press conference I would ask:
“Mr Preseident- are you angry at Gov Patterson for opposing your Mosque? Do you plan to retaliate against him?”
Directions to 9-11 mosque: Head for Hell Gate and turn south
...and what about those twin towers? any plans to build them or the freedome tower? Going on 10 years...
If the mosque goes on, then the protest needs to shift to get the Greek Orthodox building back on track.
There’s an iceberg off Antartica that’s free for building.
I’m guessing the political pressure to make this issue go away is enormous right now. My guess is either:
1. They agree to move it
2. They agree to move it, but change their minds after the election.
3. They agree to study the feasibility of moving it, but decide not to after the election.
My $$ is on option #3.
Again, everyone is avoiding the great big pink elephant in the room.
THE VERY REASON TO BUILD THE MOSQUE IS TO PLACE IT ON “CONQUERED” GROUND!
It would be irrelevant to the Muslims to build it elsewhere.
Move it to Chicago. South side.
His plan is to give land that belongs to the people of New York to the Imam. NO WAY. Let him build the mosque in Saudi Arabia.
They'll probably demand a site at the Fresh Kills landfill, where so many of the ashes were transported.
He has already tanked Paterson's career, asking him not to run again. Now, it's payback time.
Window dressing to cover Obama’s....
How much in debt is our state and what kind of “tribute” payment will Patterson offer?
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