Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the Landmarks Preservation Commission Vote On 45-47 Park Place

Mayor Bloomberg Discusses the Landmarks Preservation Commission Vote On 45-47 Park Place

[@ThePolypusher]

Thank you Mayor Bloomberg. Thank you so much for your clear reasoning and resulting protection of civil liberties throughout this country. You are in a difficult situation. One I do not envy. The majority of Americans are in support of racism, bigotry, and sheer hatred. The definition of a strong leader is one who will resist mob rule solely in the interest of doing what is right.  You have shown your character here and gained another enthusiastic supporter.

[@pascal29112911]

No doubt this will be forever remembered as one of the best speeches in American history. Bloomberg honors the principals of what the United States of America was founded up.

[@sharl8503]

My hat is off to Mayor Bloomberg. Tragic that so many other politicians lack Bloomberg's courage and conviction.

[@Pocahontasb4u2]

Wow this is very impressive. Way to go Bloomberg.

[@lgbtally4ever]

Great, pertinent, well-stated speech, Mayor Bloomberg. We should be hearing more of this from the Right and the Left!

[@fatamorganaa84]

my hero, thank you Bloomberg

[@silversatellite]

Great speech!

[@stevewelshdesign]

Go Mike! Great job! As a new yorker who's been here since before 9/11, I think all of your points are 100% on the mark. More fear-mongering and baseless xenophobia is not how we mend these wounds and work towards a civil and tolerant multicultural community.

[@mmehdija]

excellent speech mayor! it's moments like this that make we wish i was a new yorker. please run for higher office

[@bill40449]

No doubt this will be forever remembered as one of the best speeches in American history. Bloomberg honors the principles of what this country was founded upon.

[@moeskido]

The billionaire mayor shows some class. Well done.

[@JustPassingBy2010]

Mayor Bloomberg for President 2012! Please thumbs UP .

[@FoundationForLawandG]

Awesome!

[@gtolles]

Great speech Mayor Bloomberg. I'm not of any religious affiliation but I do agree that people have the right to worship the way they want. You can not hold the general Islamic community responsible for the actions of the fanatical few. We as a nation need to show the fanatics that they can not destroy the ideals that make the USA a great country.

[@mashiyyat4justice]

It is this kind of thinking that makes America a great country.To sharp events we have a choice as to how we will react.Mayor Bloomberg has reacted in the finest manner possible.As for the ground zeo project i firmly believe that it is for the Muslims to make effort to make their case understood.

[@wntoply6]

mayor bloomberg is of course right. anyone opposed to his statements only further the ideologies of those who they say they despise for their beliefs. and those are ignorance, intolerance, bigotry and hate.

[@poxod]

On his side Bloomberg has separation of church and state, private property laws, our long history of religious tolerance and the fact that the people of New York City get to decide how the site is used. On the other side of the argument is only misplaced emotion and political grandstanding. A stirring and convincing speech, and possibly one for the ages.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 God, please don't stop. This is better than most comedies. Me and my friends are having a riot over here.

[@hpnotiq08]

beautiful. there need to be more leaders like this standing up

[@MuslimCageFighter]

@Fragem420 The Quinnipiac University poll, released Thursday morning, found that 46 percent of Manhattanites support the 13-story mosque and community center, called Cordoba House. Thirty-six percent of Manhattan voters oppose the proposal and 18 percent are undecided

[@MuslimCageFighter]

An interesting speech and i'm sure much welcomed by all decent sane people in America. Of course you will have your right wing fanatics and loons who are upset with the idea of this mosque, but most decent americans will accept it without a 2nd thought. Bloomberg as a symbol of hope.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 you are so funny when you are mad. It really brings out the best in you.

[@DCpunkMike]

The only "utter disrespect" here is the utter disrespect of our Constitution, which clearly states that We The People should have freedom of religion. Anyone trying to deny that basic right is trying to rip another hole in our Constitution and is therefor un-American.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 they did it willingly. They didn't have to move. And neither does the mosque. The thing about the government, is that they can't make you do the right thing.

[@theswampsquirrel]

For talking about the constitution a lot conservatives have no idea what's in it.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 the building is actually a Muslim community center open to the public and is two blocks away. The community center is open to the public as well.

[@LateralParabola]

@oleostrut hey man, I'm on your side here. I agree with you fully. People stereotype the muslim people as this horrible thing and they really aren't anything like the fanatics in the middle east.

[@ThePolypusher]

@Odenpiper Thank you Oden! Just some little vids for some people who want to see certain processes. Don't want anyone thinking that's final. Issue at hand. This is America. As long as we maintain separation of church and state, that is a non-issue. Shoebat has quite a sordid history. Despite his support for Israel, his claims have been rejected by Israeli authorities. The bank he claimed to have bombed denied it ever happening. He couldn't cite date or time of his alleged bombing...

[@jerrypal01]

What a piece of crap................I feel sorry for the good people of NYC

[@mashiyyat4justice]

(Continued.) Do people know that EVERY large foreign investment bank has a very high level Pak Gov. offical on the payroll whose sole job is to promote the interest of the foreign inestment bank. It was quasi official.How do i know? As a young investment banker i was asked to "choose" a high Gov officer for payment. I went there and met the Privatisation Minister (1997-1998). He said OK. I came out of the meeting told my family about it. They were shoked. I did some soul searching and quit.

[@MaabudZ]

What a lovely country we live in. Rancor, name calling, labeling prejudice as something else or just outright bigotry, my side is right yours is wrong so lets get rid of all your representation and my guys will tell you how to live. I believe in freedom of speech but I also believe in dignity and respect, which is totally absent in many of these comments. I'm sure someone will find something nasty to say in response.

[@28g34ajbsd]

What's trully tragic is that the only trully praise-worthy principled person in this whole unmitigated mess is a business media tycon. But in this, I'll take him over Hirsi Ali any day.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 I assure you, I have gone to protests against social security. When I begin to receive checks from it, I will donate them just as my grandparents have and my parents soon will. Fuck government handouts.

[@digerpaji]

@tommydarren Very well said sir. What people don't understand that AlQaeda and Taliban are ideologies not mere groups, thus to kill them you have to counter their self righteousness, and that can only be accomplished by demonstrating tolerance. If American acted like them, what would be the difference?

[@LateralParabola]

@HarperMatrix couldn't have said it better my friend.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 that's like telling someone who is pissed off about a dog shitting on his carpet that he is a cat-lover.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses These exceptions are in place to protect personal safety of citizens. The only problem with the mosque case is that there is no occurence happening at ground zero and it is merely a memorial. While it is still very disrespectful to place the mosque in this close proximity (it is 3 blocks away) I don't think it is causing any personal harm or direct insult to the family members of the 9/11 tragedy. Muslim workers in the towers died that day as well.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yes, because denying citizens their constitutionally given right is a REAL tolerant.

[@REGISTONdan]

Respect Great ! One of the great fighters were said by name Tamurlan " Power in justice " He was fairly

[@LateralParabola]

@MoveOnDotOrgg My point is that all churches and public institutions should be given equality in where they are allowed to practice and create houses of worship. And no, I'm not a liberal a clue. I'm a Libertarian. You are saying that we should just leave the ground zero as it is. A permanent scar on the city of New York and reminder of that tragic day that occurred nearly 10 years ago. Yes it has been almost that long since the attack. I think it is time for us to move on.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 if you'll notice, harper agreed with what I said. And yes, the previous poll you posted showed 63% of republicans were against the mosque and 27% were for it. I know the math might be tough for you, but that's how it works.

[@LateralParabola]

@oleostrut let's try and stay on topic here.

[@LateralParabola]

@HarperMatrix So my location immediately makes me think a certain way? Also I believe Social Security is purely redistribution of wealth and a government handout. It's very easy to spend and move around other people's money, but when it is your own you spend it very carefully. No one NEEDS social security, and we certainly didn't need it before it was instated. The government is slowly passing legislature so people don't have to do things themselves, I am opposed to this.

[@DavidLasterVideo]

Why do we still even have religion? Aren't we beyond that? Doesn't religion inherently promote intolerance?

[@k3304]

@MaabudZ , yeah, we'll show our enemies that we're better than them. We can turn our noses up like Barry Obama and teach those terrorists a thing or two we are intellectuals. Na-na-na-na-na. Schoolyard stuff.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses I don't see what the problem would be with allowing people to devour the remnents of family members. If the subjects being devoured are wholly willing and not being pressured to do this, there really shouldn;t be a problem. Yes, it's morbid and absolutely disgusting and I would never do it in a million years. But no one is being wronged in this situation and if all sides are willing participants than there will be no problem. This will never reach America though so don't worry.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 If there isn't a libartarian candidate (and there will be) I won't be voting.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 He sacrifices freedom for safety deserves neither. The Patriot act is nothing more than an illusion of safety and the beginning of a slippery slope towards fascism. The patriot act is also a violation of our federal constitution.

[@lekesha00]

@mashiyyat4justice they wouldn;t understand that no matter how hard you stress it. their laws and religion are one.

[@LateralParabola]

By the way, I'd really like to meet you so we can have this conversation face to face.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yes I would approve of the strip joint. If they have legally purchased the land, then yes I believe you should be able to do whatever you want with it within the bounds of the law. Building a strip joint across the street from a school will never happen though because it would not be a very lucrative place to place that kind of business. That's what America is all about: freedom.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 um, my younger brother is in the army. I love how you just make up stuff about me and use that in your argument. Very mature of you. Really shows that age has not factor in how ignorant and foolish one can be.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 no I just believe all American citizens should be treated equally.

[@atmchino]

6:30 lol, i thought bloomberg pulled a Palin there for a second when he said "and help Repudiate..."

[@LateralParabola]

@HarperMatrix and regulate inter-state affairs. Otherwise, they should have no say in what occurs within the states. It seems we have more in common than Kimlene05 would have hoped. Maybe you can show him that I am a libertarian and get him to stop slandering me, it really shows bad for his party and himself. I'm sure you agree with me that the Mosque violates no laws and should be allowed.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yes because building a mosque 3 blocks away is really dancing on ground zero. I believe in the rights of an American citizen. Taking this away because of a religion is a violation of these rights. Plain and simple.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses did I ever say I refused to read it?

[@LateralParabola]

@HarperMatrix it's too bad. It's almost tragic.

[@dzmj867]

@Maserati7200 Could you please explain why it would be "utter disrespect", please. It is wrong to blame the entire Islamic Community for the crime of September 11, 2001. In fact, Muslims have served in the U.S. Military in the Wars of Iraq and Afghanistan. Some of these Muslim Serviceman died in the war as American Soldiers. In case you missed it, there was a Christian Clergyman standing behind Mayor Bloomberg in the video.

[@lekesha00]

How come representatives of Islam are always saying they are for peace. Can someone please tell one time where Islam did something that resolved conflict? Created a peace treaty? Stopped an act of violence? Protested radical Islam? Showed something where they care for their community outside of being Muslim? Showed respect for their country they are living in, Europe, America?

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 My vote counted just as much as your's did. Seeing as your choice of candidate didn't get elected and neither did mine, that puts us in the same boat now doesn't it. McCaine and Palin, now there's a group of winners! Atleast Bob Barr believes what he says. Democrats and Republicans sit around butting heads all day while the third-partiers sit and shake their heads as the country crumbles around them. Enjoy being part of the problem.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 We've been talking. We seem to agree. Why is this so hard to follow?

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 I know Bob Barr is closer to republicans. I never said he wasn't. It's those key differences that make him a better candidate than the republican ones.

[@Craigthepope]

I don't like it but I agree with the decision.

[@dudewithcomedy1]

i think a lot of what he said is simply because the law is on the side of Muslims in this case.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 and that, my friend is what is so tragic about America. People like you who believe that only two parties matter. If more people were free thinkers, we would have a much better country.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 why should I vote for a candidate I don't support. If neither candidate supports my views, why should I throw in with either of them? No right to bitch about nothing? That doesn't even make sense.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 hey, you're the one who said it man.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yeah, they don't like Obama. But they also don't like tea-partiers. There is a line between conservatives and Tea-partiers and as I said I have had countless political discussions with both of them and we agree on most areas but also have many disagreements.

[@LateralParabola]

@pieguy778 I stand for Freedom and Knowledge. Pieguy778 lacks both and seeks to denies others both. I may not share religious beliefs with you, but I will honor you none the less and embrace you as a fellow American regardless.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses whether it is constiutionally right is the ONLY issue here. Popular opinion has no say because this is an issue of whether the constiution has been violated or not.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 oh kimmy, if only you'd realize that breaking the 1st amendment to save the feelings of 9/11 families was unconstitutional.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 you realize the issue isn't a matter of public opinion right? It's a matter of constitutional rights. So it really doesn't matter how many people oppose it.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 and Bob Barr is a right-leaning conservative. But he also disagrees with conservatives on many issues such as gay-marriage, the patriot act, and drug laws. Does that make him an Obama lover?

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 how exactly does that make me hypocritical. and yes I have college dept to worry about.

[@LateralParabola]

@oleostrut scratch that, the Muslims were from Northern Africa, not Turkey. My mistake.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 I've already won the debate. You believe they should move it out of sensitivity. The law says they don't have to. That's the only thing at stake here.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yes. Your point?

[@LateralParabola]

@MoveOnDotOrgg where it could be built isn't the point. The point is why it is being denied. I seriously doubt there would be a huge uproar if a catholic or protestant church was built there. It would probably be seen as a memorial church and there would be huge positive publicity for it. But, no, God forbid it be a Muslim church.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses, true the court review will ultimately determine the whether the building can be built in the location or not. Personally, I believe there is no reason as to why it shouldn't be allowed. True, it is very insensitive for Muslim to do this, but at the same time it is not. The same way the majority of Christians do not agree with the Westboro Baptist church, most American muslims are against the ones who destroyed the WTC. Collectively putting all of them together is stereotyping.

[@mashiyyat4justice]

Alcohol.Is it normal that a product that is detrimental to your health should be sold as a luxury item in airports, planes, hotels...etc. Yes banning alcohool doesn't work but do we have have to go towards a culture of binge drinking at 15 years old.In that cas why don't we let Morrocan's, Afghans, Turks, sell premium Hash at airports after all it is not really all that good for your health and not that really bad. Please stop the hypocricy.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 and once again, it isn't up for public discussion. The bill of rights was implemented to make a few things untouchable buy public opinion. This is one of those things. Deal with it.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses I have read exerpts from the Qu'ran. Google "Qu'ran as a book of peace" and go to the first entry, you will see what I mean.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses I try to read 10 books a year, so yes I know what I boom is. And sure, i'd love a copy of the Qu'ran.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 I know he opposes it, but he also said that it was completely legal and they are allowed to do with the land what they want. People are entitled to their opinions and I also agree that muslims are being insensitve. However, that is no reason to not allow the construction of the mosque.

[@RayKalm]

I wish this man was my mayor! This is a muslim saying this.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 When did I ever mention Global warming? And I don't see what the big deal is in cleaning up the Earth. Even if global warming doesn't exist, wouldn't you like a cleaner place to live?

[@lhtony]

@KLguy133 What did he say about the chinese?

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses which is why being scared of people in turbans would be pathetic.

[@LateralParabola]

@jimmys511 said the guy who doesn't understand the bill of rights.

[@jetbtkng]

@ThePhilly365 nope these guys are kicking kimmies ass just fine they dont need my help.......

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm choosing to not believe you and instead to believe my close friends. It's the choice I have made. YOU didn't make the choice for me.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses everything I've said is what a libertarian believes. I have yet to read the Qu'ran and I will trust what my friends say until it I have.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 yes, because allowing citizens the rights they are entitled to totally socialism and theft...

[@LateralParabola]

@oleostrut okay first of all: Maurijauna is about 1/10 as harmful as alcohol, do your research. secondly, The turks did invade Spain. Spain was under control of muslim populations for a very long time. The people controlling it were known as the Moors. Look it up. This is why there is a very large Muslim population in Spain. Third, I agree with you that the building should be allowed to be built. It is a right guarenteed to the US citizens in the 1st amendment.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 how exactly will a cop find out if I have maurijauna in my home? Do you know what the penalty is for having possession of maurijauna? They confiscate it and slap you on the wrist. Within about 10 years the drug will be legalized, you can count on that. The only reason why it was originally banned was because of racism towards Hispanics. And yes, I do have a problem with authority and so should you. Thomas Jefferson specifically said to question authority at all times.

[@LateralParabola]

@meemoonses I only troll on areas that don't matter. I take politics very seriously.

[@wntoply6]

@joe035 i am not trying to reframe the argument. in the longer run, in the future, if people can look back at the horrors & tragedy of 9/11, but also understand the people of nyc & america could still allow a mosque be erected in the ground zero area, it will be a tribute to the tolerance, forgiveness & understanding our country stands for. sorry you can't see it that way. maybe someday you will come a bit closer. at any rate, time will show wisdom was the right decision peace my friend!

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 wow, I don't think you could have proven my last comment more fully.

[@LateralParabola]

@kimlene05 I wasn't lying. And I didn't say they sent it back. I said they donated it. But I guess for someone who loves blurring accusations with facts it is an easy mistake.