Obama Strongly Supports Mosque Near Ground Zero

I would hope that President Obama just like President Bush would ask for religious acceptance.  It is ridiculous to think that there would be restrictions on a religions based on the actions of radicals.  We are better than that as a nation.  We fight off our demons, not embrace them.

WASHINGTON — President Obama delivered a strong defense on Friday night of a proposed Muslim community center and mosque near ground zero in Manhattan, using a White House dinner celebrating Ramadan to proclaim that “as a citizen, and as president, I believe that Muslims have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else in this country.”

After weeks of avoiding the high-profile battle over the center — his press secretary, Robert Gibbs, said last week that the president did not want to “get involved in local decision-making” — Mr. Obama stepped squarely into the thorny debate.

“I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” the president said in remarks prepared for the annual White House iftar, the sunset meal breaking the day’s fast.

But, he continued: “This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable. The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are.”

안녕하세요 - translation: Oh, crap!

South Korean Lawmakers Clash Over Fate of Trade Deal With U.S.

Opposition lawmakers tried to enter a blockaded room in which a committee was discussing a contentious free trade deal with the United States in Seoul on Thursday.

What, now the Koreans don't like the U.S.?

Oh, wait a minute..  Now it's clear to me, months ago on the streets of Seoul, ROK.  The South Koreans didn't want U.S. Mad Cow beef in the country.  

  

Saturday, 5 July 2008

What's next canceling hours at plants in Alabama? What! They have??

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) Hyundai Motor Company and the Kia Motors Corporation

... In addition to freezing management pay, the statement also said that beginning this week Hyundai will curtail working hours at two separate production sites, including one that manufactures buses.

... In addition to freezing management pay, the statement also said that beginning this week Hyundai will curtail working hours at two separate production sites, including one that manufactures buses.

... Hyundai earlier this month reduced overtime for the first time since 1998.

So if the big two are canceling hours in Korea than Alabama in next.  I'm waiting for Richard Shelby.