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Category Archives: New York
Glenn Beck’s Rally And The Mosque Near Ground Zero
Tomorrow Glenn Beck will hold a rally “Restoring Honor” at the Lincoln Memorial on the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream Speech.” A number of civil rights leaders consider this a travesty. They see it as … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Washington D.C.
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Rap Mogul’s Counterprotest To Mosque Building
Rap promoter Russell Simmons has a response to the the protests against the building of a Islamic cultural center two blocks from Ground Zero. His apartment overlooks Ground Zero, and he has placed religious symbols from around the world on his … Continue reading
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Some Ugly Scenes Of Intolerance At Ground Zero
Here are two stories about the mosque and community center near Ground Zero that make it clear that this ranting has gone way too far. Last week, a couple of Egyptian Coptic Christians from a Californian Christian television station arrived … Continue reading
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New York Gubernatorial Candidate Wants To Teach Personal Hygiene to the Poor
New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino has a plan to get people off of welfare. He wants to change some prisons into dormitories where those who need government assistance can learn things like better personal hygiene. “You have to teach … Continue reading
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A Few Facts About The Ground Zero Mosque…And The 9/11 Memorial Planned Inside It
There are so many questions about the Ground Zero mosque. Why is it being built? Who is funding the $100 million project? Who is going to be in charge of the mosque? Why don’t the builders have more sensitivity to … Continue reading
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Rendell Reasons Why Ground Zero Mosque To Be Built
There has been a lot of discussion about building a mosque at Ground Zero in New York City. The families of people who died there are rightfully upset. Others see it as an affront, and that is understandable. The greatest … Continue reading
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New York Congressman Criticizes Opponent For “Jewish” Contributions
In New York’s Thirteenth Congressional District, which includes Staten Island, Democratic incumbent Mike McMahon is seeking a second term. His main opponents are Republicans Michael Grimm and Michael Allegretti. A third Republican, John Anthony Tabacco, does not appear to be … Continue reading
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Times Square Bomb Would Have Been Worse than Oklahoma City
The bomb that failed terrorist Faisal Shahzad tried to explode in Times Square would have been worse than the Oklahoma City bombing if Shahzad had built it correctly. FBI tests of the bomb suggest that thousands could have died as … Continue reading
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Pakistani Taliban Claim “Jaw-Breaking Blow” In Failed Fireworks Car Bomb
Although the Pakistani Taliban group, Tariq-e-Taliban, has claimed responsibility for the failed car bomb at New York Times Square, some are doubting if they were really involved. Pakistani intelligence officials said that Tariq-e-Taliban does not have the capability for a … Continue reading
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Kristin Davis, Eliot Spitzer Madam, To Run For NY Governor
It may be difficult to take Kristin Davis’ candidacy seriously, but it should not be dismissed for several reasons. Davis announced at a Libertarian Party conference that she will seek the New York governorship once held by her famous “Client … Continue reading
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Mayor Of Small New York Town Wants 9/11 Trial As A “Tourist Attraction”
It is hard to imagine Newburgh as the new, hot tourist destination, but its Mayor would like that. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has expressed his hope that the trial of 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed can be moved … Continue reading
Posted in New York, Nicholas Valentine
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Simpson’s Character Places Ninth in NYC Mayoral Election
Nearly 300 people voted for write-in candidates in last months New York City’s mayoral election. That was a tiny percentage of the 1.1 million who voted, but the results are humorous and a bit interesting. The lead vote getter was … Continue reading
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Pagan Elected To New York City Council
Pagan and Republican are not terms that normally go together well. If I am thinking of a pagan politician, I think of a Democrat or an independent or some fringe third party, but Republican? Dan Halloran is a pagan and the … Continue reading
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Gaddafi Is Still Looking For A Place To Pitch His Tent
It is getting tough for Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi to find a place to stay when he visits New York City to address the United Nations. Of course, his requirements are a bit out of the ordinary. Gaddafi wants a … Continue reading
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New York Politician Tries To Have Cameraman Removed From Public Meeting
It looks like the politics in Cape Vincent, New York, have become a bit testy over the last few days. In these two videos, Town Supervisor Thomas Reinbeck calls the police to remove a member of the audience who pulls … Continue reading
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