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Originally Posted by Twisp
And exactly what are his ties to radical Islamists? I know, I know, actual evidence is almost too much to ask for, but do try.
As far as him not labeling Hamas a terrorist group, here is his actual statement:
"Asked if he agreed with the State Department's assessment, Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf told WABC radio, "Look, I'm not a politician.
"The issue of terrorism is a very complex question," he told interviewer Aaron Klein.
"There was an attempt in the '90s to have the UN define what terrorism is and say who was a terrorist. There was no ability to get agreement on that."
Asked again for his opinion on Hamas, an exasperated Rauf wouldn't budge.
"I am a peace builder. I will not allow anybody to put me in a position where I am seen by any party in the world as an adversary or as an enemy," Rauf said, insisting that he wants to see peace in Israel between Jews and Arabs."
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/m...BUaVnfuQcrcabL
Wow, when you actually read what he is saying, it is clear that he is simply trying not to alienate anyone from his mission of interfaith building. I know, that doesn't scare people as much as "Rauf supports terrorism!", but he raises a valid point.
Seriously, you are stretching this a lot. |
It's because he refuses to denounce them. If they are wrong, he should say so. He doesn't want to and that is suspect. You can throw your daisies around and jump in the grass, if you want, but we can see what he is about.
We won't be able to do anything about it, because he does have a right, under our Constitution, to build his mosque. Even in poor taste, he will build it and we will give more toward appeasement.
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