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Tonight, the calls, threats and violent acts aimed at stopping the expansion of an Islamic center - not in Lower Manhattan - but central Tennessee. Keeping Them Honest, we'll talk with a leading opponent of the center. Plus, Pres. Obama marks the end of the combat mission in Iraq with an address from the Oval Office. We've got the raw politics.
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Good night Anderson and bloggers Emily, Mike, and Nancy.
What happens after we as a nation are divided over issue of Islamic Worship Centers?
Paul Begala has a point here. But the Democratic leadership in congress gave President Bush significant support. I appreciate the factual detail given. That was missing in the President's speech as David Gergen noted earlier this evening.
The President has two things to do in Iraq, see to the withdrawal of US forces and maintain a committment to assist the Iraqis.
I think a key point in tonight's speech was what the President said about continuing or resuming the Middle East Peace process. Allso following up not only on fears but on hopes. A massive shift is some ways.
Hurricane Earl seems to be staying at sea mostly. Good warning on the rip currents.
Good night everyone.
I love watching these storms develop and see where they are heading.
Great discussion tonight Anderson from the panel on the Mosque Fears and Iraqi troop withdrawal. Bring them back again. They seem to know how to have a rational discussion.
Have a great evening everyone!
Good Night Everyone! Enjoy the night!
Should be interesting weather for the east coast. have a good night everyone
Goodnight AC360 Team and fellow bloggers.
Great show tonight Anderson.
Hope Earl takes a turn far away from land.
Stay safe everyone.
David Gergen, Fareed Zakaria, Ari Fleischer, and Paul Begala gave America a great, substantive, and passionate debate. We need more discussions like that! Thanks for not interrupting Anderson!
Good night Anderson and Everyone! Sweet dreams.
This has been a great blog evening. You guys are all sharp up-to-date and honest people. Thank you everyone in the military for keeping us safe and being the pride of all of us. We will never forget.
Good night, all.
We have a Mosque in Killeen, Texas. The Fort Hood shooter visited this Mosque regular . He shot 13 soldiers on Fort Hood and wounded countless others. Him visiting the Mosque didn't make him more peaceful to say the least.
Iraq will have to take its lumps during its growing phase. No more American lives should be wasted on them if they want to fight among themselves. We can't hold their hands forever.
On Mosque issue : Everyone agrees that it was a very tragic incident that happened on 9/11. It has moved the american people emotionally and created certain views about islam. So considering the sentiments of the victims families and emotions, the imam should not have suggested to create a mosque at the location. Simple, nothing against the rights of citizens. Just considering the sentiments of general public.
Yes, I agree with those who appreciate seeing Fareed here on 360...with David G.
I glad to hear that Haiti will be spared.
well i must say that i QUITE enjoyed the previous segments on Iraq – very interesting discussion point and perspectives
It took a generation of US troops in Germany and Japan after WWII to create stable democracies. Why do we expect any different in Iraq and Afghanistan?
This current anti-Islam sentiment is really based in hysteria and ignorance. Why are we just now, nine years after 911, suddenly acting like Muslims haven't been living peacefully in this country for decades?? Media-driven hysteria. Period. This sentiment will hopefully fade into the background in a few weeks.
I do believe that that war took a toll on all of us. One war down and one war to go, economy!
@ Mike, formerly from Syracuse
President Obama has a very good reason why he does not use the word "Victory" What would we be victorious over?
Fareed Zakariah is refreshing. What a great pragmatic point of view. We cannot win for Iraq. We can only hope for a face saving way to get out. Our hubris could have been our demise. I hope the President finds a way to get out of Afghanistan as well.
You did it again 360! Great show tonight! Thanks Anderson and crew and fabulous bloggers~ Wishing you all a special last night of the month! Xo
Having mosques in America is not a new thing: there have been mosques since 17th century; will opponents toTennessee and NY centers wake up and learn a little history of their own nation.
Welcome to the United States of Paranoia. My biggest concern is the people who believe blindly these hate mongers with out question and you all know they're out there. This country is more concerned with their rights to carry guns than their own civil rights. You denie others their civil rights and soon someone will be there to denie you of yours.
I usually agree with David G., but in this case I wonder what would constitute a stable Iraq and how long would that take? Suppose it was 5 more years or longer, would we support that? No.
Hooray for Paul for speaking the truth about Bush- Cheney lying about Iraq. Unfortunatly you have people like Ari who won't admit the mistakes. Those same people are the same ones who oppose the mosque and support the narrow minded beliefs that got us attacked in the first place.
the whole country is going down the drain ....but we have time to worry about the muslims building a mosque !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I seem to remember that our troops found howitzer shells made for gassing people. WMD is not just nukes.
Great panel tonight Mr. Cooper.
Goodnight/good day everyone. Take it easy.
This discussion is very stimulating.
People are just paranoid when they are the word Muslim or Islam. Erecting a mosque is like erecting any other building. Give Islam a chance.
David Gergen hit it on the nail
Kudos to Paul Begala and Fareed Zakaria for standing up for the facts and the Constitution.
President Obama never uses the word 'victory'. If we aren't trying to win, then leave.
Will we be sorry that we left now?
we shall return? who said that?
there is no freedom in this country
Yeah, I hear you Jo Ann, but sadly I just don't feel only threatened in the world that way by Muslims or terrorists who are Muslims. I would not have traveled to the British Isles during 'the troubles', I would not want to take flowers into a friend who worked at a woman's clinic, there is even someone in Portland apparently planting pipe bombs....I just cannot feel safe with extremists in any tradition or of any stripe. I think they are probably abusers at home and they are in the world at large, as well.
@Nina, that is why I agree with them being there, but not for 7yrs
What concerns me is how we talk about how many TROOPS we lost without recognizing the over 1 million Iraqi CIVILIANS who lost their lives by our hands. From a country who had nothing to do with 9/11.
Well said David Gergen. The President does get credit for following through on his promises of withdrawal, but meeting deadlines instead of ensuring success could make this step in the right direction a moot point.
I agree with David Gergen,,, We have not quite turned the page on Iraq.
David Gergen is right again. If there is no objective in Afghanistan, just leave now. If there is an objective, state what it is, and give it a maximum effort to achieve success and then leave.