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[coldblossom.livejournal.com]

Not trying to stir a hornet's nest (though I don't think that will happen after the mod-post), but this was too fascinating to not share:

MONDAY'S GREGALOGUE: MY NEW GAY BAR
So, the Muslim investors championing the construction of the new mosque near Ground Zero claim it's all about strengthening the relationship between the Muslim and non-Muslim world.

As an American, I believe they have every right to build the mosque - after all, if they buy the land and they follow the law - who can stop them?

Which is, why, in the spirit of outreach, I've decided to do the same thing.

I'm announcing tonight, that I am planning to build and open the first gay bar that caters not only to the west, but also Islamic gay men. To best express my sincere desire for dialogue, the bar will be situated next to the mosque Park51, in an available commercial space.

This is not a joke. I've already spoken to a number of investors, who have pledged their support in this bipartisan bid for understanding and tolerance.

As you know, the Muslim faith doesn't look kindly upon homosexuality, which is why I'm building this bar. It is an effort to break down barriers and reduce deadly homophobia in the Islamic world.

The goal, however, is not simply to open a typical gay bar, but one friendly to men of Islamic faith. An entire floor, for example, will feature non-alcoholic drinks, since booze is forbidden by the faith. The bar will be open all day and night, to accommodate men who would rather keep their sexuality under wraps - but still want to dance.

Bottom line: I hope that the mosque owners will be as open to the bar, as I am to the new mosque. After all, the belief driving them to open up their center near Ground Zero, is no different than mine.

My place, however, will have better music.


For investment information, contact me at dailygut.com

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This was over at HotAir. How many of you think he's serious? And even so, how the heck would he have the money (I'm sure that parcel isn't cheap)? I know that here in Arizona we raised a few million for the SB1070 defense fund rather quickly through nickle and dime donations from Americans all over, but tens of millions? I don't know. Still, I love the idea.

Comments

[modernelegance.livejournal.com]

Greg always has an attitude of extreme snarkism with underlying sarcasm in his Gregologues. However, comparatively to his other works this sounds serious and he could have quite easily joked about only serving BBQ...

So this will be interesting....

(Too bad it's not on video so I could see him talk about it to know if he was serious or not...)

Either way, Bravo Greg!

[shezan.livejournal.com]

I love it! I love it! And, seriously, the way gays are treated by "tolerant" Islam is SHAMEFUL.

[moony88.livejournal.com]

He did this Gregalogue last night on Red Eye and said that people have contacted him about it. But Andy pointed out that there's an ordinance or something that prohibits serving alcohol within a certain distance to a church or community center. I think he's serious about it, although it will be bring your own booze. haha

[spikedpunch.livejournal.com]

They can always make it into a juice and coffee bar.

[dbroussa.livejournal.com]

But, wouldn't that be intolerant??? TO prohibit the worship of Dionysus by not letting his followers partake of his great gift to humans? I say we challenge that ruling in court on the basis of religious freedom...in fact anyone who would support such a ban must be an anti-Greek bigot!

[karet.livejournal.com]

lol, how Alinsky of you!

[spikedpunch.livejournal.com]

I would not mind seeing them build a jewish deli or a pork loin BBQ place right next door.

[alibi-factory.livejournal.com]

That icon is mesmerizing.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

There were a bunch of people on Twitter last night coming up with possible names for it. It was too funny! Look for #gutfeldgaybarnames -- and be warned, some of them are (unsurprisingly) R-rated.

[lazypadawan.livejournal.com]

Heh heh, go for it Greg!

[lafinjack.livejournal.com]

In the same spirit. (http://consumerist.com/2010/08/strippers-show-up-to-church-to-protest-being-protested.html)

[regalpewter.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I wonder how much a Famous Dave's franchise is?.....

YIS,
WRI