Muslims in America Enjoy Gift of Religious Freedom, President Says

[sabra]

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Muslims in America Enjoy Gift of Religious Freedom, President Says
White House iftar October 16 honors Muslim citizens, military

Washington – The commitment of Muslims to practice their faith in America is a reminder of the gift of religious freedom in the United States, President Bush said at the White House October 16.

“America is a land of many faiths, and we welcome and honor the Muslim faith in our nation,” Bush told his guests at a White House iftar dinner honoring Muslim paramedics and police officers from New York City who helped rescue survivors on September 11, 2001, and Muslim Americans who serve in the U.S. military.

“America is a more hopeful nation because of the talents and generosity and compassion of our Muslim citizens,” Bush added.

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Bush said the United States appreciates support from its Muslim allies in the war on terror. “We are proud to work with you to defeat the terrorists and extremists, and help bring a brighter future to millions of Muslim people throughout the world who yearn for moderation and peace.”

[KyndCulture]

1. oh man...

somebody just stick a screwdriver in my eye, I swear it would be less painful than the utter reeking bullshit coming from Washington today.

[leftchick]

2. also they run the risk of being kidnapped and tortured without charge

by the US government because they are Muslim.

[saigon68]

7. YES LETS crush their testicles

Or shove a plastic Flashlight up ther Rectums. (See Taguba Report)

[leftchick]

11. oh it is even worse than that

but congress has deemed it too sensitive intelligence wise for us to see and hear. LIKE CHILDREN BEING RAPED at abu ghraib. :puke:

[saigon68]

20. HOW COULD I FORGET/ The Hairy apes raping young boys bare bottoms

Yes that happened too

If I recall it was civilian CIA agents, raping young boys in front of their fathers, to get the fathers to spill their guts.

It was a "FREEDOM ON THE MARCH MOMENT TO REMEMBER"

[niyad]

3. it isn't a GIFT, you moran--it is a constitutionally protected RIGHT!!

[zreosumgame]

10. heh heh, but ya know heh heh

that's just a piece of paper from long a go, heh heh, it a different world these days heh heh...

[MADem]

4. Gift??? GIFT??? WTF with the goddamned GIFT? It's a RIGHT, asshole!!!!!!

Jesus Christ on a bicycle, what's this GIFT crapola? He ain't giving out GIFTS....and as we well know, he didn't write any of our founding documents...all he's doing is wiping his ass on them.

[JCMach1]

5. It's not a gift ASSHAT, it's a RIGHT

:grr:

Guess he's eager to kill the rest of the Bill of Rights while he's at it.

[darkism]

6. "Not if I have anything to say about it," Bush added off the record. n/t

[KyndCulture]

8. A gift???

Look you complete insane motherfucker, a GIFT is a stale fruitcake or a fruitbasket.

Religious FREEDOM is a right on that thing you use to wipe your ass.

[no_hypocrisy]

9. Goes along with Katie Couric stating that freedom of speech is a

privilege . . .

[AIJ Alom]

12. Thank you Mr. President for not taking away my right to practice my faith.

Not yet, anyway. But please I'd refrain from giving me the gift of freedom like you have my fellow Muslims in Iraq. I mean the sheer joy of car bombs, Civil War, and death squads would probably kill me.

[AIJ Alom]

13. Oh and by the way I forgot, can you send my uncle, cousins, and friends

home from their second and third tours in Iraq. If you really want to give me a gift for Ramadan how about sending Barbara, Jenna, and all military age individuals in your family to take their place.

[seafan]

14. In Jeb Bush circles they don't.

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/seafan/229

[Left Coast Lynn]

15. Bush praises US Muslims for working to defeat terrorism

President George W. Bush welcomed Muslims living in the United States and from Islamic nations that are helping in the war on terror to an iftar meal marking the end of the daily fast during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Bush has hosted an iftar dinner annually for the last six years in the State Dining Room of the White House. This year, he opened with the traditional Ramadan greeting of "Ramadan Karim" and praised Islam for bringing "hope and comfort to more than a billion people around the world."

"You know that the majority of the victims of the terrorists have been innocent Muslims, and many of you have seen terrorist violence in your own cities and your streets," Bush said. "We are proud to work with you to defeat the terrorists and extremists and help bring a brighter future to millions of Muslim people throughout the world who yearn for moderation and peace." ...

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[Tom Joad]

16. He has also had a part in killing many Muslims, from Iraq to Lebanon

to Palestine.

[Olney Blue]

17. Did they throw up while he was talking?

[aquart]

18. Needs their votes in November, I guess.

[wtmusic]

19. Now say it without a smirk

...Junior.

[krispos42]

21. They can worship whom they please while being "interrogated" n/t

[sakabatou]

22. George Bush makes baby Jesus Cry