Bloomberg criticized..

[WillowTree]

What the hell is his fricking problem anyway? wll, besides being a liberal moron that is.







Some New York politicians and religious leaders are criticizing Mayor Michael Bloomberg for not offering clergy members a role in the high-profile ceremonies marking 10 years since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, The Wall Street Journal reported.

"This is America, and to have a memorial service where there's no prayer, this appears to be insanity to me," said Rudy Washington, a former deputy mayor under Rudolph Giuliani. "I feel like America has lost its way."


Read more: NYC Mayor Criticized For Decision To Exclude Clergy From 9/11 Ceremony | FoxNews.com

 

[Sallow]

Mayor Bloomberg is great.

Wish he could run again.

 

[Dot Com]

WillowTree..... we need to have a talk.

 

[WillowTree]

WillowTree..... we need to have a talk.

Go ahead talk. There ain't no explaining it though, other than the BloomingIdiot is an atheist. So you people don't want the Christians injecting their ideas into your society but it's just fine for an atheist to do it?

 

[theDoctorisIn]

WillowTree..... we need to have a talk.

Go ahead talk. There ain't no explaining it though, other than the BloomingIdiot is an atheist. So you people don't want the Christians injecting their ideas into your society but it's just fine for an atheist to do it?

Mayor Bloomberg is Jewish.

 

[Two Thumbs]

Why would Bloomburg prevent freespeech?

Is he such a pc twat that he fears reprisals from muslims?

what a coward, shame he can't run again, so New Yorkers can vote his punk ass out.

 

[Luissa]

Bloomberg is a liberal?

 

[Oddball]

Bloomberg is a liberal?

Boomie is whatever he thinks he needs to be to get elected.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Why would Bloomburg prevent freespeech?

Is he such a pc twat that he fears reprisals from muslims?

what a coward, shame he can't run again, so New Yorkers can vote his punk ass out.

I hate to defend Bloomberg, but what "freespeech" did he "prevent"?

 

[Two Thumbs]

Why would Bloomburg prevent freespeech?

Is he such a pc twat that he fears reprisals from muslims?

what a coward, shame he can't run again, so New Yorkers can vote his punk ass out.

I hate to defend Bloomberg, but what "freespeech" did he "prevent"?

This kind of person is not allowed to speak here.

You need to explain how that is not trampling on freedom of speech. B/c that is cut and dry.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

Why would Bloomburg prevent freespeech?

Is he such a pc twat that he fears reprisals from muslims?

what a coward, shame he can't run again, so New Yorkers can vote his punk ass out.

I hate to defend Bloomberg, but what "freespeech" did he "prevent"?

This kind of person is not allowed to speak here.

You need to explain how that is not trampling on freedom of speech. B/c that is cut and dry.

Bloomberg didn't "ban" religious people from the 9/11 memorial - he just didn't invite any clergy to speak.

 

[Two Thumbs]

I hate to defend Bloomberg, but what "freespeech" did he "prevent"?

This kind of person is not allowed to speak here.

You need to explain how that is not trampling on freedom of speech. B/c that is cut and dry.

Bloomberg didn't "ban" religious people from the 9/11 memorial - he just didn't invite any clergy to speak.

That's an awfully fine line your standing on there.

 

[WillowTree]

WillowTree..... we need to have a talk.

Go ahead talk. There ain't no explaining it though, other than the BloomingIdiot is an atheist. So you people don't want the Christians injecting their ideas into your society but it's just fine for an atheist to do it?

Mayor Bloomberg is Jewish.

Nope, he's a "secularist".

 

[Trajan]

Mayor Bloomberg is great.

Wish he could run again.

a few more phony hurricanes and no snow, he'll be a lock

then he can tell you what to drive what to eat how much of it and when to wipe your hieny, I know you're down for that so, good luck.

 

[Trajan]

I hate to defend Bloomberg, but what "freespeech" did he "prevent"?

This kind of person is not allowed to speak here.

You need to explain how that is not trampling on freedom of speech. B/c that is cut and dry.

Bloomberg didn't "ban" religious people from the 9/11 memorial - he just didn't invite any clergy to speak.

considering that what, 2 weeks after 911, we had the 'Prayer for America' ceremony at Yankee stadium where in many faiths to include an IMAM spoke (and there was a call to prayer)...well see for yourself;


The Blowing of the Shofar then will take place. The shofar, or ram's horn, is the instrument used to announce major national and religious events in Jewish life.

Rabbi Arthur Schneier will lead a Prayer for the Country, followed by Rabbi Alvin Kass, the New York City Police Department chaplain, who will lead a Prayer for the Families.

Rabbi Marc Gellman, president of the New York Board of Rabbis, will read a reflection, and Rabbi Joy Levitt will read Psalm 23.

They will be followed by Spanish tenor Placido Domingo and the Amor-Artis Chorus & Orchestra, who will sing "Ave Maria."

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's remarks will be followed by the ringing of the bell by a police officer from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Griselda Cuevas of the Incarnation Parish in Manhattan will read in Spanish from Romans 8:36-39. Firefighter George Reece will read the same passage in English.

The Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, bishop of Brooklyn, then will offer a reflection and prayer.

A Sikh prayer and reflection will be offered by Dr. Inberjit Singh of the Sikh Temple in Richmond Hills.

The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem will then sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," followed by remarks from Gov. George Pataki.

The Adhan Call to Prayer will be made by the Muezzin, Brother Abdul Wali Y. Shaheed, translated by Sister Zaimah Sabree and Masjid Malcolm Shabazz of Harlem.

uslim prayer and reflection then will be offered: a prayer by Imam Fajri Ansari, a prayer by Imam Muhammad Shamsi-Ali and a reflection by Imam Izak-EL M. Pasha, a chaplain of the New York Police Department, with Lt. Sharif Nasef and Officer Adil Almonpaser.

Bette Midler then will sing "Wind Beneath My Wings," followed by the ringing of the bell by the Rev. Earnest Lyght, a bishop.

The Council of Churches of the City of New York then will offer prayer and reflection.
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The Rev. Carolyn Holloway will read Psalm 34:1-8; the Right Rev. Mark Sisk will read a prayer; the Rev. Dr. James Forbes will read Matthew 5:3-12; Archbishop Anania Arapajian of the Armenian Church in America will say a prayer; the Rev. Calvin Butts, president of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, will offer a reflection; and the Rev. Dr. David Benke will say a prayer.

Country singer Lee Greenwood will then perform "God Bless the USA."

Archbishop Demetrious, the Greek Orthodox archbishop of America, will say a benediction as will Pandit Roop Sukhram of the Hindu Sreeraam Temple in Brooklyn.

'Prayer for America' embraces many faiths - CNN




considering the above and, Bloombergs stance on the 911 " Mosque", I find his decision now to exclude clergy, ridiculous.

 

[theDoctorisIn]

This kind of person is not allowed to speak here.

You need to explain how that is not trampling on freedom of speech. B/c that is cut and dry.

Bloomberg didn't "ban" religious people from the 9/11 memorial - he just didn't invite any clergy to speak.

That's an awfully fine line your standing on there.

Not quite. I'm not saying I agree with his position, but it's his party, he can plan it however he wants. There's no "free speech" issue here.

By what you're saying, the Church of Satan should be there too.

 

[Kiki Cannoli]

Bravo Bloomberg. He recognizes that 911 was an attack against the United States of America and our flag and is honoring that reality by keeping the spirit of the day to include all Americans equally regardless of faith and worship.

 

[Trajan]

Bravo Bloomberg. He recognizes that 911 was an attack against the United States of America and our flag and is honoring that reality by keeping the spirit of the day to include all Americans equally regardless of faith and worship.

2 weeks after 911, at Yankee Stadium.


The Blowing of the Shofar then will take place. The shofar, or ram's horn, is the instrument used to announce major national and religious events in Jewish life.

Rabbi Arthur Schneier will lead a Prayer for the Country, followed by Rabbi Alvin Kass, the New York City Police Department chaplain, who will lead a Prayer for the Families.

Rabbi Marc Gellman, president of the New York Board of Rabbis, will read a reflection, and Rabbi Joy Levitt will read Psalm 23.

They will be followed by Spanish tenor Placido Domingo and the Amor-Artis Chorus & Orchestra, who will sing "Ave Maria."

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's remarks will be followed by the ringing of the bell by a police officer from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Griselda Cuevas of the Incarnation Parish in Manhattan will read in Spanish from Romans 8:36-39. Firefighter George Reece will read the same passage in English.

The Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, bishop of Brooklyn, then will offer a reflection and prayer.

A Sikh prayer and reflection will be offered by Dr. Inberjit Singh of the Sikh Temple in Richmond Hills.

The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem will then sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," followed by remarks from Gov. George Pataki.

The Adhan Call to Prayer will be made by the Muezzin, Brother Abdul Wali Y. Shaheed, translated by Sister Zaimah Sabree and Masjid Malcolm Shabazz of Harlem.

uslim prayer and reflection then will be offered: a prayer by Imam Fajri Ansari, a prayer by Imam Muhammad Shamsi-Ali and a reflection by Imam Izak-EL M. Pasha, a chaplain of the New York Police Department, with Lt. Sharif Nasef and Officer Adil Almonpaser.

Bette Midler then will sing "Wind Beneath My Wings," followed by the ringing of the bell by the Rev. Earnest Lyght, a bishop.

The Council of Churches of the City of New York then will offer prayer and reflection.
Advertisement

The Rev. Carolyn Holloway will read Psalm 34:1-8; the Right Rev. Mark Sisk will read a prayer; the Rev. Dr. James Forbes will read Matthew 5:3-12; Archbishop Anania Arapajian of the Armenian Church in America will say a prayer; the Rev. Calvin Butts, president of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, will offer a reflection; and the Rev. Dr. David Benke will say a prayer.

Country singer Lee Greenwood will then perform "God Bless the USA."

Archbishop Demetrious, the Greek Orthodox archbishop of America, will say a benediction as will Pandit Roop Sukhram of the Hindu Sreeraam Temple in Brooklyn.

http://edition.cnn.com/2001/US/09/23/vic.yankee.prayer.service/index.html

 

[Kiki Cannoli]

Bravo Bloomberg. He recognizes that 911 was an attack against the United States of America and our flag and is honoring that reality by keeping the spirit of the day to include all Americans equally regardless of faith and worship.

2 weeks after 911, at Yankee Stadium.


The Blowing of the Shofar then will take place. The shofar, or ram's horn, is the instrument used to announce major national and religious events in Jewish life.

Rabbi Arthur Schneier will lead a Prayer for the Country, followed by Rabbi Alvin Kass, the New York City Police Department chaplain, who will lead a Prayer for the Families.

Rabbi Marc Gellman, president of the New York Board of Rabbis, will read a reflection, and Rabbi Joy Levitt will read Psalm 23.

They will be followed by Spanish tenor Placido Domingo and the Amor-Artis Chorus & Orchestra, who will sing "Ave Maria."

Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's remarks will be followed by the ringing of the bell by a police officer from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Griselda Cuevas of the Incarnation Parish in Manhattan will read in Spanish from Romans 8:36-39. Firefighter George Reece will read the same passage in English.

The Most Rev. Thomas V. Daily, bishop of Brooklyn, then will offer a reflection and prayer.

A Sikh prayer and reflection will be offered by Dr. Inberjit Singh of the Sikh Temple in Richmond Hills.

The Boys and Girls Choir of Harlem will then sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," followed by remarks from Gov. George Pataki.

The Adhan Call to Prayer will be made by the Muezzin, Brother Abdul Wali Y. Shaheed, translated by Sister Zaimah Sabree and Masjid Malcolm Shabazz of Harlem.

uslim prayer and reflection then will be offered: a prayer by Imam Fajri Ansari, a prayer by Imam Muhammad Shamsi-Ali and a reflection by Imam Izak-EL M. Pasha, a chaplain of the New York Police Department, with Lt. Sharif Nasef and Officer Adil Almonpaser.

Bette Midler then will sing "Wind Beneath My Wings," followed by the ringing of the bell by the Rev. Earnest Lyght, a bishop.

The Council of Churches of the City of New York then will offer prayer and reflection.
Advertisement

The Rev. Carolyn Holloway will read Psalm 34:1-8; the Right Rev. Mark Sisk will read a prayer; the Rev. Dr. James Forbes will read Matthew 5:3-12; Archbishop Anania Arapajian of the Armenian Church in America will say a prayer; the Rev. Calvin Butts, president of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, will offer a reflection; and the Rev. Dr. David Benke will say a prayer.

Country singer Lee Greenwood will then perform "God Bless the USA."

Archbishop Demetrious, the Greek Orthodox archbishop of America, will say a benediction as will Pandit Roop Sukhram of the Hindu Sreeraam Temple in Brooklyn.

CNN.com - 'Prayer for America' embraces many faiths - September 23, 2001

This was a good thing? Bad thing? Bloomberg was criticized? Praised? Not following the reason for the eye roll, sorry. ETA:Actually it was Giuliani...now really don't understand