"Ground Zero Mosque" isn't the biggest issue

But it promises to be an issue in mid-term elections.

I know it's not a mosque at ground zero: But it's a good way for political hawks to weigh in as patriots, while reminding the ill-informed of why we're supposed to be at war.

So far, it has been one of the most successful propaganda campaigns of all time. And there's plenty more to come.

The oldest game in the book.

Not a very bright move on Obama's part to light this controversy up on the eve of a midterm redistricting election.

Nothing to be gained (the group's already got the permit) -and a lot to lose.

that's a lot of ill-informed people

I think it's a brilliant move. We need to take control of this message. Allowing the lies to continue is never a good idea. It's not a mosque... and it's not at ground zero... and our country is founded on freedom of religion... our ancestral Pilgrims fled England because of nonsense like this. We are not a Christian nation... we aren't a religious nation at all. There's a difference between extremist Muslims and those who want to build this COMMUNITY CENTER WITH A PRAYER ROOM, just as my little old Methodist neighbor isn't the same as the last asshat that blew up an abortion clinic. The distinction needs to be made, maybe a 1000 times.

You're probably right. But that's no excuse for not building it.

What a world.

I don't think this will be as much as an issue as the GOP is hoping for. Nor do I think it will necessarily help them in local races. Remember, Obama is not running, and a lot of Dems are staking out their own positions.

They are just Bigots and proud of it..