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Photograph of workers renovating the 25-room Englewood, NJ mansion owned by Libya by Mel Evans/AP
The Daily News says that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has essentially been turned into a "hotel booking agent" because the State Department is trying to find a suitable place for Libyan leader Moammer Gadhafi to stay—with his air-conditioned Bedouin tent—during his United Nations visit next month. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said, "We are involved in discussions... We, of course, are sensitive to the concerns [of Gadhafi's potential neighbors]. No decision has been made ... regarding where he will stay."
Reports that Gadhafi might be staying at the Englewood, NJ mansion that Libya has owned since 1982 sparked outcry from the town's mayor— Mayor Michael Wildes said, "Unless this man comes into the U.S. and starts paying his share to reside in this community, this mayor and this community will not be coming with honeycake and sugar."—other politicians and residents. Before that, Gadhafi reportedly asked if his tent could be set up in Central Park.
Senator Frank Lautenberg sent a letter to the State Department, saying that Gadhafi should be restricted to the East Side near the U.N., "Given the recent release of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, the former Libyan intelligence agent convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans, and the welcome he received upon his return to Libya, allowing Colonel Qadhafi to travel freely in the U.S. would be an affront to the families of the Pan Am 103 victims."
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What about Governor's Island?
Dear Moammer,
Yes, please sleep in a tent in Central Park. Then, after the guy(s) that wake you up in the middle of the night and beat the living shit out of you are given a ticker tape parade, you'll know how we felt in response to recent events in your country.
Or North Brother Island?
Is Rat Island in the Bronx still for sale?
http://gothamist.com/2009/03/25/prime_rat_island_real_estate.php
Ignorant American dolt question alert!
What's with this tent requirement? Does he live in a tent in his homeland?
He says that he often lives in a tent in Libya bc he is of Bedouin descent. I think he was allowed to put one up at a recent summit in Europe?
Yes, he does.
It's part of his philosophy of Islamic anarchy, where the modern govermental structure doesn't exist and his revolution brings equality to the masses.
Of course, he's the dictator since 1969, so it's all nonsense.
I have a perfect spot for him and his wannabe yurt - about 250' east of the UN. The morning currents are especially brisk.
That said, I always loved this West Wing quote:
Leo: [on the phone with the New York Times] 17 across. Yes, 17 across is wrong... You're spelling his name wrong... What's my name? My name doesn't matter. I am just an ordinary citizen who relies on the Times crossword for stimulation. And I'm telling you I met the man twice and I recommended a pre-emptive Exocet missile strike against his air force, so I think I know how...
C.J.: Leo.
Leo: They hang up on me every time.
C.J: That's almost hard to believe.
Thompkins Square Park -and let the bedbugs know about all the fresh blood.
Riker's.
Rikers is pretty convenient to the UN...
Why can't he stay in a hotel like everyone else? Does he really need to bring a big-ass, air-conditioned tent?
If he's allowed to put his tent up anywhere, I hope the trees continue their reign of terror and drop a thousand limbs on him...
Plop him in Williamsburg with the hipsters and chassids...should be interesting
"...allowing Colonel Qadhafi to travel freely in the U.S. would be an affront to the families of the Pan Am 103 victims."
so senator does this mean that the Scots will no longer be able to wander freely from sea to shining sea as well?
Put him in the Borinquen Plaza Courtyard...lets see what happens to him then
The way things are going, very soon EVERY SINGLE AMERICAN MF will be sleeping in a tent.
Enjoy. You've earned it.
anywhere there will be Oil contracts made.
Why don't we put him on coney island! I mean this could definitely contribute to the new freak show. Maybe he can get buddy buddy with Sitt, they seem to be like minded individuals.
the UN, self-appointed guardian against injustice, has a long standing history of not paying it's NYB bills.
the UN, then invites a known terrorist to speak in a position of honor.
the known terrorist, linked to bombings in berlin and over lockerbie, then expects diplomatic accommodations in the very country he's spent his life vilifying.
perhaps he should be directed to the scottish justice's guest bedroom?
heck, i'll host him. i'll just brush up on some waterboarding videos.
On the other hand, is he bringing his squad of female bodyguards?