Bush Sends Best Wishes for Ramadan

Associated Press | Tuesday, November 5, 2002 -- Election Day

[JohnHuang2]

Bush Sends Best Wishes for Ramadan

.c The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Bush sent his ``best wishes for a blessed time'' on Tuesday to Muslims preparing to celebrate Ramadan, their faith's holy month of daytime fasting.

Calling Islam ``a peace-loving faith,'' Bush celebrated the diversity that the millions of American Muslims bring to the United States and praised Muslim nations that support the U.S. war against terror.

``Muslims observe this month by renewing their dedication to caring for those in need, doing good deeds, and strengthening family and community ties,'' Bush said in a statement. ``These actions reflect many of the values that Muslims share with people of other faiths across our nation and around the world, including courage, compassion and service.''

Ramadan is the holiest time of year for Muslims, marking God's revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Mohammed almost 1,400 years ago. Muslims abstain from food, drink and sex during daylight hours in acts of sacrifice and purification. Each day of fasting ends with family and friends gathering for a meal.

The holiday is marked on a lunar calendar and begins at the month's first sighting of the crescent moon, which should take place on Wednesday in the United States.

Last year, the holiday came two months after the Sept. 11 attacks and during the U.S.-led military campaign in Afghanistan. This year, it falls as Bush is attempting to rally allies around the possibly of acting against Iraq for trying to develop caches of weapons of mass destruction.

``America remains committed to freedom, justice and opportunity for all people,'' Bush said. ``During this season of reverence and examination, we continue to work together for a future of peace, tolerance and understanding.''

[JohnHuang2]

Tuesday, October 5, 2002 -- Election Day

Quote of the Day by Blood of Tyrants

[don-o]

Where is the

BARF ALERT?

[Mr. Mojo]

"Muslims observe this month by renewing their dedication to caring for those in need, doing good deeds....."

I shouldn't have opened this thread so soon after dinner.

[rdb3]

Pure politics, nothing more. He'll get crucified here for it shortly. Watch.

No mercy.
Coming soon: Tha SYNDICATE.

[The Great Satan]

[jrlc]

May the Holey Month of BOMBadan drone beyond Yemen to pursue all violence loving mothers and fathers of this hateful psuedo-religion.

[Cindy]

DefenseLINK.mil - AMERICAN FORCES INFORMATION SERVICE: "A PERSONAL VIEW OF RAMADAN" by Rabia Jami -Special to the AMERICAN FORCES PRESS SERVICE (November 4, 2002)
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Nov2002/n11042002_200211044.html

[Sweet_Sunflower29]

Calling Islam ``a peace-loving faith...

And he said that with a straight face??

[TLBSHOW]

I love ya George but please have a talk with Franklin Graham, Islam is the enemy and a fake religion!

[MinuteGal]

Ah, the beautiful art of misdirection. You're keeping your eye on his one hand while the other hand is doing the real tricks.

Leni

[Jarhead_22]

Best wishes for Ramadan??

I'll just start holding my breath now, waiting for best wishes for Christmas or Hannukah from mullahs and imams everywhere.

Then again, remote piloted drones and air to ground precision targeted munitions are my kind of "best wishes for Ramadan," so maybe the man's onto something...

[MatthewViti]

I've heard this all before, what about Bush just saying that Muslims are evil!

[joesnuffy]

Dont C'Youse gyze remembuh what the Dahn toad'jew?
"Michael...always keep your friends close...but your enemies closer.

[don-o]

I shouldn't have opened this thread so soon after dinner.

I feel your nausea. That's why a barf alert was definitely needed.

[oline]

Yes -- my question too...


This makes me ..... Bleeeeeeeccchhhhhhh ....hackhack ....bleeech!!

[Lil'freeper]

I'm all for "Happy Ramadan" banners fluttering beind predator drones.

[Mamzelle]

Did he send them on one of those unmanned drone airplanes?

[PoorMuttly]

Give 'em enough rope, Mr. President.

[Mamzelle]

oops--you beat me to it!