Thousands upon Thousands Protest 911 Mega Mosque at Ground Zero: “Not Now, Not Ever!”
Despite weather forecasts of thunderstorms and rain, the skies were clear and beautiful — but not as beautiful as this patriotic crowd of great Americans and Europeans. It was a real cross section of humanity ………. every race, creed, color and religion were out in all their glory.
Robert and I were expecting 500; imagine our wonder when close to 5,000 showed up. Some estimates ranged as high as 10,000. This is just the beginning. We are going to sue to designate the Burlington building a war memorial. There is a large piece of an airplane in that building. That is a war memorial. Instead of a mega mosque at ground zero, let’s build a 911 war memorial to the victims. The current plan for a 911 museum is several floors underground, like a dungeon. And the mosque plan calls for the mosque to be on the top floor, looking down triumphantly on the burial ground of Ground Zero.
I don’t think so. The Burlington building must be a war memorial, an historic landmark. We will sue to make that happen. We will protest again in September and stage sit-ins in front of the mosque should they try to break ground. Three thousand good and decent Americans did not die in vain.
Second floor of the Burger King across the street from the rally
The crowd was so huge that it filled the police pens and Zuccotti Park, and overflowed to the other side of the street. American Sheepdogs with an SIOA banner were down the block, across the street, right outside Charley’s.
There was little big media there, which indicates how biased they are against the Ame rican people. NY News actually ran four segments repeatedly of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered parade since I got home. And Fox is running ….get this — Greta Van Susteren’s years old interview with Natalee Holloway’s murderer.
But there were loads of bloggers like El Marco, Pamela Hall, etc. I will update with their extraordinary work and photojournalism. If you missed El Marco’s stunning coverage of the mosque yesterday, please go here.
They started showing up long before the rally began at noon today. They came from Washington state, California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, South Carolina, Florida, and elsewhere. They were Christians, Jews, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, atheists, Muslims of conscience. They were lovers of freedom.
An hour before the rally began, they numbered 1,000. Zuccotti Park’s owners sided with the Islamic supremacists and withdrew their permit to allow us to gather there, and so the police repeatedly requested that people leave the park and move into the pens that the police had set up at Church and Liberty streets. Before noon, however, the pens were full — and so, with free citizens having every legal right to be in the park, the park became a site for the rally despite the best efforts of its clueless dhimmi owners.
By the time the rally was in full swing, the crowd filled the pens, the park, and the other side of the street. Police estimated that 5,000 people were there, and other estimates ranged as high as 10,000. The crowd carried signs expressing their love for freedom, their contempt for Sharia, and their anger at Islamic supremacism and insult to the memories of those murdered on 9/11 that this mosque represents.
And we had a full spectrum of top quality speakers. There were 9/11 family members, including C. Lee Hanson, who lost his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter on 9/11. There were people who experienced the oppression of Sharia firsthand, such as the Egyptian ex-Muslim Nonie Darwish, the Sudanese ex-slave Simon Deng, and the Hindu human rights activist Babu Suseelan. There was Dennis McKenna, who worked recovering remains from the ruins of the World Trade Center; Alan T. DeVona, the patrol sergeant on duty on September 11, 2001; and Keith LeBow, an ironworker who was one of the first responders on the scene on September 11. There was Herb London of the Hudson Institute and Beverly Carlson of the Band of Mothers — and a host of other speakers, all lovers of America and lovers of freedom.
The theme among all the speakers was common: the mosque is an insult to the Americans who were murdered there. It is a manifestation of a radically intolerant belief system that is incompatible with the freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. And even with all the political elites against us, and the mainstream media indifferent or compromised (5,000 to 10,000 people at the rally, and no mainstream media coverage!), we will prevail. All we have on our side is the truth.
Pamela Geller did interviews with Al-Jazeera, AP, Chilean television, Italian television and many others; I was interviewed by Italian television and TV Asia. ABC? NBC? CBS? CNN? Even FOX? AWOL.
And the truth is powerful. The forecast had called for rain, but it didn’t start raining in New York until after the rally had broken up. Many took it as a sign that we represented the cause of right and justice. And even with all the indifference of the politicians and the media, we sent a signal today: we will not let this injustice stand. We will be rallying again in September, and again when construction begins on the mega-mosque. We will be filing suit against the Federal Government, asking that the Burlington Coat Factory site where the mega-mosque is going to be built be designated a war memorial, a la Pearl Harbor, Gettysburg, etc., because of the part of one of the 9/11 airplanes that crashed into the roof there, and that is in the makeshift mosque that Muslims are using there now.
And above all: we will never give up.
UPDATE: Check out this picture that El Marco took outside the 911 mosque yesterday after Friday prayers. The Muslim with glasses emerged from the mosque after prayers, approached all the three media outlets present (French, Italian and Canadian), and slandered me with the most vicious, outrageous lies. He said, “Pamela Geller called for the firebombing of the mosque.” He repeatedly said it. This is a dangerous incitement to violence against me. Broadcasting this jihadist libel to the ummah. It is a horrible, disgusting lie.
UPDATE: Check out Conservative Monster’s coverage here.
UPDATE: Urban Infidel was there and they have great coverage.
UPDATE: Before it’s news was there.
UPDATE: More fantastic coverage – here the People’s Cube; and more pics here.
UPDATE: El Marco had this:
Pamela Geller, the co-founder of Stop Islamization of America, speaks passionately about jihad, sharia, and why the idea of a mosque in this spot is so wrong.
“We are here today in honor of D-Day, when the Allied Forces began to defeat Nazism. And the symbolism should not be lost. Not only should the symbolism not be lost, but we’re on the corner of Church and Liberty.
Ground Zero is a war memorial. Ground Zero is a burial ground…We are asking for sensitivity…
This is part of the plane that went into the Trade Center, that’s in the Burlington Coat Factory (the building that was bought with mysterious funding for the mosque). Designate it as a historic landmark, like Pearl Harbor. We are going to sue the U.S. Government to get a designation of war memorial status.â€
The crowd gathers. Tower 7 is the tall building in the background.
Simon Deng, who was enslaved as a child by Arabs in his native land, Sudan, speaks. Slavery, genocide, terr0rism and sharia must not be tolerated. Many Americans, including Mayor Bloomberg, don’t understand enough about what Islamic countries are like. Even in the more moderate moslem countries, like Egypt, churches are burned and there is no tolerance of other religions. Former Moslem Noni Darwish, who grew up in Gaza and Egypt, also addressed the rally. She said “We are threatened right here in America by mosques that are issuing fatwas against us…I understand the symbolism of a mosque…they’ve been built historically on the sites of Jewish temples, churches, Hindu temples — it’s a sign of being conquered. After they conquer a country, every church, every temple, must be converted to a mosque. You know the people who come here and ask for sensitivity training: where are the churches in Saudi Arabia? Even in Egypt, the churches have been burned…Do we need an area of pilgrimage for muslims in New York? Our 3,000 fellow Americans who were killed on 9/11 are looking down on us, and they are saying we don’t want to hear “Allah hu Akbar†any more.â€
There are moslems who understand that the location for the mosque is a bad idea too. In an editorial in today’s Boston Globe, Jeff Jacoby writes:
“Stephen Suleyman Schwartz, a devout Muslim and director of the Center for Islamic Pluralism in Washington, notes that the spiritual leader of the Cordoba Initiative, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, describes himself as a Sufi — a Muslim focused on Islamic mysticism and spiritual wisdom. But “building a 15-story Islamic center at ground zero isn’t something a Sufi would do,’’ according to Schwartz, also a practitioner of Sufism. “Sufism is supposed to be based on sensitivity toward others,’’ yet Cordoba House comes across as “grossly insensitive.’’ He rejects Rauf’s stance that a highly visible Muslim presence at ground zero is the way to make a statement opposing what happened on 9/11. Better, in his view, is the approach of many Muslims “who hate terrorism and who have gone privately to the site and recited prayers for the dead silently and unperceived by others.’’
Robert Spencer of Jihadwatch. From his report:
“By the time the rally was in full swing, the crowd filled the pens, the park, and the other side of the street. Police estimated that 5,000 people were there, and other estimates ranged as high as 10,000. The crowd carried signs expressing their love for freedom, their contempt for Sharia, and their anger at Islamic supremacism and insult to the memories of those murdered on 9/11 that this mosque represents.
And we had a full spectrum of top quality speakers. There were 9/11 family members, including C. Lee Hanson, who lost his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter on 9/11. There were people who experienced the oppression of Sharia firsthand, such as the Egyptian ex-Muslim Nonie Darwish, the Sudanese ex-slave Simon Deng, and the Hindu human rights activist Babu Suseelan. There was Dennis McKenna, who worked recovering remains from the ruins of the World Trade Center; Alan T. DeVona, the patrol sergeant on duty on September 11, 2001; and Keith LeBow, an ironworker who was one of the first responders on the scene on September 11. There was Herb London of the Hudson Institute and Beverly Carlson of the Band of Mothers — and a host of other speakers, all lovers of America and lovers of freedom.
The theme among all the speakers was common: the mosque is an insult to the Americans who were murdered there. It is a manifestation of a radically intolerant belief system that is incompatible with the freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. And even with all the political elites against us, and the mainstream media indifferent or compromised (5,000 to 10,000 people at the rally, and no mainstream media coverage!), we will prevail. All we have on our side is the truth.â€
Please contunie to fight…. I live in Tampa or I’d have been there.. Islam seems to be ‘taking over’ or trying to everyhere… This country was founded on GOD NOT Mohammad..They are NT the same in anyone’s book… Look how they treat their mothers, wives and daughters…like slaves… I think the terrible photos and videos of the twin towers falling s/b shown on TV EVERY anniversary, 4th of July and any other patriotic date least someone forgets… It s/b broadcast often …. Who would sell/lease these people the space anyway..??? Are they even American..??? Ground Zero should remain a Holy place…Not to be desecrated by Islam..!!!!!!
I was at the protest. The politician from Connecticut tried to start a chant “Not here, not now”.
I was the one voice in the crowd that responded…Not ever!
I will come again Sept 10 and always thereafter to gladly give my input to this great protest against a disgrace to the people who died at WTC.
NOT HERE, NOT NOW, NOT EVER, NEVER!
THIS SHOULD BE YOUR CHANT! USE IT!
GOD BLESS AMERICA
I am completely against this Mosque being built on Ground Zero. It sickens me to know that Americans have to go through this.
Rally in support of israel Wednesday June 9 12:30pm 2nd avenue between 42nd and 43rd street.
If you want pictures from yesterday I can email them to you
I like to help
My sister and I attended the rally Sunday. Please email me as to the next rally or event as we want to be involved in stopping this
insult to Americans.
Eileen and Patricia Neville
This article says everything I feel about how wrong it would be to have a Mosque at Ground Zero.
You people did a good job and I wish this has to continue till we stoped the islamization of america. God Bless you and God Bless America
We have to give a name to this movement and the best slogan is build the church of our saviour lord jesus christ on ground zero.
With twin tower they destroyed the church also in the same area.
Thanks
Joy David
Hi! Pamela,
I wanted so badly to be at the rally. One of my pets got sick and needed care. But, I’m so delighted that the crowd was bigger than expected. I knew it would be. I have told everyone I knew once I heard the sickening news of the mosque. Come hill or high water, I will be there in Sept. No surprise of no big media coverage. They’re all walking on eggshells around muslims and their take over. It is beyond my brain capacity as to why. I want to meet you and Robert Spencer. Keep up the good hard fight.
Sincerely, Donna
It’s nice incentive against Islamic fundamentals. There is no harmony between Islam and individual freedom and secularism. Islam is danger for other religion. There is only possibility of peace between Islam and other religions, when Islam accepts that other religion are also true or it accept that other peoples of faith has also right over this earth not only them. Prophet Mohamed is not the ideal man to be followed in this time. His time has gone. Koran needs to be changed (as already changed many times by Muslims), hate to be filtered out and accepted that it’s not a book of god but book of Mohamed.
Please keepm me informed of future protests and action steps.
Protest the mosque
A mosque at Ground Zero is a blatant insult to the thousands who died there, their families, and the American people. What is going on…where is the press, and have we all been put into a hypnotic state?
God Bless you Pamela. My thoughts, prayers, and hopes will all be sent to you. Don’t give up the fight!
Great Job you guys!!
God bless this great country and those who will stand up against murderers.
I am please with the turnout for this rally. This is a statement and I applaud the bravery of those who came forward to speak. You all are speaking for us when our government will not. Thank you.
I would like to join this organization Stop Islamization of America. I see our country little by slowly going down. I would like to help raise it up again.
God bless you Pamela
Thank you for reporting on this rally!it is so important to stand up to the Islamization of America.Muslims have been waging jihad for world conquest for 1400 years and its their custom to convert churches in conquered lands into Mosques ,like Aghia Sophia church built by Justinian in the 6th century in Constantinople ,that was turned into a Mosque from 1453 until ~1930.
Let’s all read the evil and hate in the Koran, that is preached every Friday in Mosques around the world, that urges Muslims to kill Jews,Christians,and Infidels,if they do not convert to Islam.LEARN WHAT THE MUSLIMS WILL DO TO YOU.READ THE KORAN.GO to google ->”Muslims against sharia” to read the Koran or a 13 page summary of all that is evil,cruel and inhuman in the Koran
Just to say well done all of you, unfortunately Islam and its supporters trade in lies, and false malicious accusations so as to garner sympathy from the naive.
Good luck to you all and especially Pamela, all of us that are trying to do something about the spread of this poison know that evil forces are massed against us.
John Cooper
England
what the american pepole dont understand about islam is that the muslims loyalty go to any muslim across the world .muslims loyalty doesnot belong to the country that welcomed adn fed them.they may apper peacfull to accomplish what they want.dont blam the pepole of islam as they are confuesd about all the verses that encorage them to die in the name of alla,where they will meet vergins and childern to have sex with them ,and alla will give every man the power to go all day and nights? fact is mouhamed did married a 9 years old child and according to the sonna never penetrate the child but rub his manhood between her legs.remeber the saudi the evil of all trade they forcing obama to do this ,why not all his family are muslims.warrning to all american ..beware of muslims they THEY PALNE TO BE THE MAJORITY IN FRANCE BY 2050.HOW? BY MULTIPLING ,THEY HAVE THE SAME PLANE IN ALL EUROP AND UNITED STATE.THEY COUTINUE MUTILPLYING BEACUSE 1-THEY ARE NOT WORRY ABOUT HOW THEY FEED THEIR CHILDREN BECAUSE THERE IS FOOD STAMPS FOR EVERY ONE.2- MOUHAMED SAID BIRTH CONTROL PILLS IS PROHIBITED.WE ALL NEED TO LOOK AND SEE IF THE ISLAMIC COUNTRIES WILL PERMIT A CHURCH TO OR SYNIGAG TO BE BUILD IN ANY MUSLIMS COUNTRY .THE ANSWER IS NO.LOOK WHAT HAPPING NOW IN EGYPT,IN SUADIA AREABIA,IN LYBIA ..NO CHURCHS ARE ALLOWED TO BE BUILD,AND IF YOU NEED TO FIX BATHROOM ,YOU MUST ASK PERMISSIN FIRST WISH IS GRANTED AFTER FEW YEARS .WAKE UP AMERICA STOP MUSLIMS IMMEGRATION AND PAY ATTENTION TO ALL MOSQUES.WATCH FOR ALL MUSLIMD WORKERS ,THEY ARE TIME BOMB.
How can I add my voice in protest to the mosque? How can I help?
I’m forwarding this to all I can — and that’s not many. I’m pretty solitary.
Thanks to all of you who gathered there in protest.
The protest was GREAT! I really enjoyed seeing my fellow Americans unite against this evil cause. EXCELLENT JOB PAMELA GELLER AND EVERYONE ELSE WHO WAS THERE, AND GREAT DECISION ON PLANNING TO SUE!!! THIS SHOULD BE A MEMORIAL, NOT A MOSQUE…Islam is NOT the religion of peace and tolerance. When they let Christians build churches in Saudi Arabia, then you can talk about peace and tolerance. Until then, it is an ancient and close-minded religion that needs to reform and modernize and be more accepting of other idealogies. No one knows what path, or if there even is a path, that will lead us to Heaven after we die. IN CONCLUSION, MAYOR BLOOMBERG NEEDS TO WAKE UP AND STOP THIS MADNESS! And once again, ALL MY BEST WISHES to you and your campaign Pamela! Freedom will always prevail in America. God Bless the USA!
Give us a date for the September protest…..I’ll try & make it out from California to join you in solidarity!
Please print the names and contact information of the New York City and State representatives on your website so we can contact them and express our anger at allowing this travesty to take place.
The mosque is not to honor those who died in the world trade center but instead to honor those 19 Arab “Martyrs” who cause the death and destruction.
I am still in complete shock that Mayor Bloomberg and other elected officials in New York could even THINK of allowing a mosque to be built there.
What a blatant slap in the face to everyone who watched in horror as the World Trade Centre was destroyed in the name of Islam. And what a GIFT to those who danced in the streets when it happened.
Please America, do something about this. We have nigh-on lost our war against Islam in the UK, do not make the same mistakes we let our government make.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Do not let Islam ruin this planet, this Mosque will be the first step.
Muslims want to kill Christians around the world. Never believe them. they hate all non-Muslims around the world. STOP ISLAMISATION OF THE WORLD !!!
Thank you Pamela and protesters. Having experienced Muslim aggression firsthand, I can assure you that construction of a mega mosque at ground zero would manifest the ultimate victory of the murdering muslim infidels who seek to destroy our Constitutional freedoms from within. Keep up the good fight. You have my unflinching support!!! Let me know how I can help.
They need a place to pray???? Thank God Christian’s can come to Him anytime, anywhere in prayer because of Jesus Christ! I am in Oklahoma and our home church is praying for the victory in this fight over there… stay strong and STAND on the word of God. This is a fight not of flesh and blood, ….Ephesians 6:12 ~For our [1 Cor 9:25] struggle is not against [Matt 16:17] flesh and blood, but [Eph 1:21; 2:2; 3:10] against the rulers, against the powers, against the [John 12:31] world forces of this [Acts 26:18; Col 1:13] darkness, against the [Eph 3:10] spiritual forces of wickedness in [Eph 1:3] the heavenly places.
How about creating links to the state and local government officials responsible for making the decision regarding the mosque so we can send in mass emails.
Pamela – what you are doing is just great. It’s scary how all the countries in the world are gradually being taken over by muslims. They don’t live in peace and don’t let others live in peace. I am not sure whey they live in western countries if they cannot assimilate – why don’t they just stick to living in their miserable islamic countries. What a violent religion…
All Muslim Governments and Muslim Terrorists are like Nazi Germany . They already declared war on Europe and USA by doing Islamization of Europe , USA and World ( Muslim population are increasing in Europe and USA and building of new mosques every day ). So Europe and USA Governments must declare war on All Muslim Governments and Muslim terrorists. Expel all Muslims from Europe and USA and Demolish all mosques.
I 100 % agree! Mohammed Idealogical was and still in the coran, to conquer the world and convert the world into Islam, it’s happening in Europe, euro-Arab. now it is Happening in the hearth of America NYC GROUND ZERO….
WAKE UP AMERICA !!!!
was born and grew up in Arab Country, I know the goals of Muslim world wide, finding by Saudi Arabia…..
correction… when Mohammed married a 6 years old and not 9 years old. he was a sick man, the Koran is a book of killers who teach how to kills the infidel, unlike the Christian and Jewish bible where they preach peace and harmony!!!!!
the Koran should be vanish from this earth and it will be peace…
they are killing each other world wide !!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE; DON’T STOP THE FIGHT
Islam should not take over our great country. I wasn’t born here, but I adore this country and its freedoms. All that will end if we allow islam here. I will definitely send a contribution to allow you to continue with this fight.
Pamella FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH.
How ignorant of western countries for taking in these muslims. I read that these ‘refugees’ were supposedly fleeing Islam/Sharia. We need to understand that these people were only fleeing the fighting and the poverty, while bringing their Islam with them! Muslim refugee must only be allowed to resettle in OTHER MUSLIM COUNTRIES. No more muslim ‘refugees’ to western nations. No more mosque building here, no more Islamic schools for indoctrination of the children, no welfare beyond food, free trip back to muzzielands for any ‘misbehavior.’ And don’t anyone start screaming to me about ‘religious freedom’ because Islam does not qualify due to being inextricably intertwined with Sharia laws.
What is happening with this mosque problem? I tried leaving it on FB ‘NO Mosque’ page, but it seems to be gone. Flight 93 memorial: ‘Giant mosque’ Author presents evidence of new landmark’s homage to terrorists :
http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=42730
Remember one thing: islam is the most dangerous totalitarian system humankind has faced since the beginning of the history. Way more dangerous than fascism or communism. Western culture, science and civilization is threatened by islam.
I know koran very well amd I can state that koran by itself is an indulgence for murder, rape and any crime toward non-muslims. The reality of life in muslim countries is that even a muslim girl is likely to be beaten by stones simply for being a victim of a rape. Love even as a definition simply does not exist in islamic world. Muslims can easily send their kids to perish as living bombs or brutally kill their own mothers and sisters if those have been suspected to commit adultery or even for talking to strangers. Human life costs nothing there. Islam is a way back into the darkness even worse than Middle Ages. ISLAM IS THE RELIGION OF SATAN!!!!!!!!!!
What kind of foul religion says to kill others? Religion is an old brain washing custom no longer needed in today’s day and age. With science, we have proof and reason that ages ago people looked to God for. But do we really need it now? It’s only causing war and misery, especially among Muslims who are not extremists, and good Americans who wish for freedom. At least Christianity and other religions do not promote violence, but still, why bother? If God existed, wouldn’t he try and make the world a better place? Isn’t that what he’s supposed to do? Or is the role of God just to sit around and watch us suffer? What is the point of religious institutions? How often do prayers get answered anyway?
Not only is the mosque at ground zero a huge insult to everyone who isn’t completely narrow minded, but why another mosque? Why waste your time believing in some presence that may not even exist? People’s prayers rarely get answered, and if they do then maybe the circumstance would’ve occurred whether a prayer was made or not.
Stop wasting your time, people! For once in your life,
HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF!
It is Islam’s mission to subjugate all “unbelievers” under sharia law.
Islam is more than a religion it is a set of laws and an ideology.
Europe has fallen to Islam – America is next if we don’t wake up and fight.
I have been to NY for the first time in my life, two months ago. Wonderful city, wonderful people. Who are the idiots allowing this ? Islam will indeed take over, not only the USA but also Europe. Hail to the brave souls that oppose this religious tyranny. Imagine the the opposite: christian terrorists bring down the two biggest towers in Saudi Arabia by hitting them with a plane. 3000 dead muslims. 10 years later we want to build a big christian center and big cathedral next to the crime scene.
See what I mean ? It wouldn’t last for 10 mins… We are way to tolerant with these muslim extremists.
I Just wanted to say that we are still paying attention. September is coming soon. How to help spread the word? I’m from Oklahoma, have never been to NYC….but now is obviously the time to go. Thank you Heavenly Father for preventing this EVIL..please Lord bless all of the patriots fighting here at home for our country and abroad. May the Truth always prevail and MAY FREEDOM RING.
In the Holy Precious Name of JESUS CHRIST. Amen.
Mosques should have a limitation in this country. There are limits on how many pets one could have, there are speed limits, a ‘sale’ will say 3 per customer. What’s with the Mosque land grab across this Nation, doesn’t anybody see the warning signs?
If MS-13 or the drug cartels started buying properties and setting up ‘cultural centers’ most Ameicans would not approve, but Mosques..?..when I see Muslims shouting death to Westerners, Jews, burning our flags or bibles and beheading people, I don’t see the ‘Al Qaeda’ insignia on their lapel. Big Sis, Hillary and dufus tell us it’s Al Qaeda that is our enemy. Oh yeah, just look at the citizens of Iraq, Pakistan, Afghanistan, etc..chanting with hate; they are the citizens of Islam and Islam has no room nor tolerance for any other group. The next mosque should have a transgender study class, a gay freedom march, a rap video shot in front of it, a cultural center for other religions, classes on how to treat women, support Oscar Mayer and ‘Best in show’ dog awards, and allow Larry David to pee on the picture of their prophet. Until then, you cannot immigrate to this Nation of acceptance.
I can’t believe they left out the name of the main speaker at this Ground Zero protest demonstration: GEERT WILDERS !!! S