There are many reasons not to like Justin Bieber. Unless you're a 13-year-old girl, Bieber's just another slightly annoying pop prince in a long line of same. But to some on the right, the singer has become something more akin to Osama bin Bieber than a teen singing sensation. Why? Some satirical site printed the
following, attributing it to Bieber:
In an interview with Tiger Beat, the pop sensation stressed that freedom of religion is what makes America great, and went on to say that those who oppose the Mosque are motivated by bigotry.
“Muslims should be allowed to build a mosque anywhere they want,” the singer said. “Coming from Canada, I’m not used to this level of intolerance, eh.”
Bieber went on to say that Muslims are “super cool,” Christians are “lame-o-rama,” and that the mosque will help “start a dialogue” with all religions about which Justin Bieber song is the most awesome.
“I was like seven when September 11th went down, and frankly I’m surprised people are still going on about it. Move on, already!”
Obvious hoax, right? Not to some on the right.
I was able to reach the proprietor of the site, who confirmed that the Bieber item is in fact a hoax. "[T]he fact that some people take it seriously is hilariously depressing," he said in an e-mail.
It's a hoax, though, that has spread around the Web, and succeeded in taking in several anti-mosque activists. They recently discussed the issue on the wall of the Facebook boycott page:
Megan Alpert: Why is Justin Beiber on Boycott companies for ground zero?? He's a kid. lol
Cynthia Bloemer: That stupid dhimmi kid spoke out for the Mosque. Idiot kid!
Megan Alpert: That's crazy Cynthia. I totally missed that all together.
Administrator: Justin took an adult position and spoke out in support of the mosque in tigar beat magazine. He one of the most influential teen sensations, reaching millions of impressionable kids. If he is going to play like the big boys he better expect some back lash...
Megan Alpert: Well then he is leading all the young teens into a funny way of thinking. He was just a baby when the attack came upon us. He has no clue what we are up against. He is very lost.
Walter H Steinlauf: Justin Beiber is "fishing in DEEP water" now. I eat people like that for breakfast.
In the words of one 'nut, "Pray for Canada".
3 comments:
From what I have read and heard, Justin Bieber and his family are devout Christians.
Where's Leif Garrett and David Cassidy when we need them?
Never mind research is elitist it appears having a functioning brain is elitist and therefore not required in the wingnuts only club.
I'm depressed folk could be this stupid
This is the one of the only times I agree with liberals and like Justin Bieber. Muslims are entitled to both religious freedom and property rights; therefore, they have the right to build their mosque—even if it is near a site of an Islamic terrorist attack.
Although, I can understand why Americans are upset about the mosque being built near ground zero. What I can’t understand is the anger around the mosque being built in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Now that’s surrounded by blind bigotry!
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