08-04-10: Time To Celebrate The Ground Zero Mosque “Party Space”?

Time To Celebrate The Ground Zero Mosque “Party Space”? The Editor One of the last obstacles to construction of the Ground Zero Mosque has now gone. Nothing is left to stop the Cordoba Initiative’s building from rising over the spot where so many died. How is this right? Suppressing The Military Vote... Again? Paul Hollrah The MOVE Act was introduced to inform and enable overseas military personnel to vote. Why would the administration be urging states to issue MOVE "waivers"? U.S.-China Confrontation Widens William R. Hawkins In view of China's rapid rise as a global power, Washington must act both diplomatically and militarily to maintain its strength in Asia, upon which other nations also depend for their freedom. The Islam I Left Behind Amil Imani Many Iranian ex-Muslims explain that they left Islam because they love life, beauty and the ancient Iranian cultural traditions. Islam forbids them all. Welcome to Mosquehattan! Nancy Hartevelt Kobrin, Ph.D. , Joan Jutta Lachkar, Ph.D. The Ground Zero Mosque is all ready to be built after the Landmarks Preservation Commission has denied landmark status to the site. Is this what Islam truly means: "Submission"? * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Video: Veiled Women Pass through Airport Security Video: White House on Ground Zero mosque: It should be debated at local level... Video: Battle Over Ground Zero Mosque - CAIR representative and retired New York City firefighter Elton John Snubs Arizona Boycott Video: Run away from the slavery of tyranny toward the blessings of liberty! Video: Had Pete Stark even heard of E-Verify before the audience brought it up here? Video: Attorneys General - Top justice officials from Va., Mi. and Fl. talk health care, immigration reform Video: Governor Christie Tackles State Pensions Reid asks for civility as Kagan debate begins The Arts In The Obama Age Herbert London When partisan political advocacy and propaganda are included in presentations from the National Endowment for the Arts, should American taxpayers be required to fund these projects? More Bumps Ahead For the Administration Jalopy? Presidential Policy: Does It Make the Grade?, James Carafano, PhD The machinery of government is moving along without hitting the rails, but is it really getting anywhere? Mad Maxine's Minority Fat-Cat Bankers Michelle Malkin When an Afro-American California Democrat representative cries 'racism' when tagged for House ethics violations, is a new double standard being set for congressional behavior? Teachings of the NOI: Part One - Elijah Muhammad Edmund Standing Some people assume the Nation of Islam is against racism and supports a traditional view of Islam. How far from the truth is this assumption? Climate Proposals Threaten Pursuit of Happiness and Justice Paul Driessen Even if manmade greenhouse gases contribute to planetary warming, would there be any benefit from slashing US emissions to zero? Lebanese Christian Leader Takes on Hezbollah Erick Stakelbeck Despite the claims of John Brennan - Hezbollah has no "moderate elements" that can be built up. Would Brennan know better than Nadim Gemayel, who is in the Lebanon Parliament? Why Did Shimon Peres Call Britain Anti-Semitic? Daniel Hannan Israeli president Shimon Peres recently claimed the British Establishment was anti-Semitic. Was there any truth in his now-retracted claim? Why Are Islamists Attacking Jordan? Melanie Phillips On Monday, Islamists in Egypt fired Grad missiles into Jordan. Why do so many people cling to the simplistic myth that Middle East conflict only involves Israelis and Palestinians? CAIR Condemns ADL Ground Zero Mosque Comments The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report ADL has been accused of Islamophobia for its condemnation of the proposed ‘Cordoba Center' near Ground Zero. Is CAIR - an unindicted co-conspirator in a terror trial - fit to judge others? Quote of the Day - August 4, 2010 Are these the times that try men's souls....? Caption Contest: Top Entries - August 4, 2010 And the winner is... We choose, you peruse. New York City Panel Clears Way for Mosque Near Ground Zero Lebanon, Israel exchange fire in most serious clashes since 2006 (WASHINGTON EXAMINER) Zardari: Taliban winning war, Afghan support (WT) Al-Qaida-linked group claims tanker attack in Gulf (YAHOO) Is Virginia the Next Arizona? State Lawmakers Fuel Immigration Debate (FOX) Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner: Unemployment Could Go Up Before It Comes Down (ABC) Missouri Votes to Block Obama's Health Insurance Mandate (FOX) Congressman Mike Rogers: 'WikiLeaks whistleblower deserves capital punishment' Split US appeals court says Pa. prison can ban Muslim headscarves (FOX) Oil spill dumped 4.9 million barrels into Gulf of Mexico, latest measure shows (WaPo) Mosque riles politicians in Tennessee (WT) Mutilated by the Taliban: The girl of 18 who had nose and ears hacked off for trying to flee cruel in-laws (DAILY MAIL) Disaster in the Gulf: 106 Days and Counting ... America's New Health Care System Revealed State has right to challenge healthcare law, judge rules (LAT) The enlightened class can't understand why the public is uneasy about the Ground Zero mosque. (DOROTHY RABINOWITZ) Republican senators want more information on Gitmo detainees before voting on Obama's DNI nominee (WEEKLY STANDARD) The fastest way to “improve” students’ performance: Lower your standards. (NRO) Voter Fraud and Democracy: How Damaging Is DOJ’s Failure to Enforce Voting Law? (PAJAMAS) A new hijacking (NYPOST) Click here to sign up for FSM’s e-mail updates!