Shocking Development: Mrs Obama decides enough is enough: "My husband was born in Hawaii & adopted

hmmmm...crossing fingers!!

Thanks for the update ping!

UPDATE Well, looks like they are waiting for some competition to settle out amound News Organizations... Here is the Release:

http://africanpress.wordpress.com/2008/10/19/the-major-hurdle-that-threatened-to-block-the-release-of-the-michelle-obamas-true-interview-tapes-has-now-been-removed/

The major hurdle that threatened to block the release of the Michelle Obama’s true interview tapes has now been removed.

Posted by africanpress on October 19, 2008

The legal hurdles that API feared in connection with the release of the tape has now been settled. The American people has soon to be treated to the truth about the true personality of their (probably) incoming first Lady.

API is soon to conclude an agreement on which of the media channels in the US is to air the Michelle Obama tapes. This has come about because many news channels have shown great interest in getting the tapes so that they air to the American people before the elections.

Many Americans are waiting and we promise to satisfy their desire very soon. The delay in releasing the tapes is due to two things:

1. The legal issues that may arise after we release the tapes.

This one has now been cleared and API feels safe and is no longer in fear when it comes to a legal battle that may come when the information gets out.

2. Choosing one media channel to air the tapes in the USA.

When we wrote the story, many people contacted us asking for the verification. At the same time, many media outlets have contacted API and would like to be the sole network to air the tapes. What we are finalising now is to come to an agreement with one channel that will have to air the tapes unedited.

After noticing the desire that has been exhibited - to have the tapes out, may be you Americans would like API to air the tape through a particular news channel. Your advice will be appreciated.

We are also seeking to agree with the particular channel that we will finally choose to give the tapes to, that they study the US laws properly so that we are not sued. Some have informed us that there are some states in the country that do not have laws that the Obama’s can use in attacking API. It may be wise that the tapes get aired in such a State to avoid court cases being filed against us.

The important thing we are discussing with the US news networks is if they are ready to take the whole responsibility in case the Obama camp reacts using the courts.

We understand the desperation some people may have due to the delay that has been exhibited by us, but API is interested in being safe after the release of the tapes and this seems to be achieved now.

Some who have been impatient have called us so many names. That does not bother us much because we know we have the information.

When people say API is not known or that it is a small thing, we get surprised. People must never forget that all the huge media networks started somewhere small and became what they are today. Credibility is not our fear because we know we have a true copy of the interview. Failing to bring forth the truth is what would bother us, and yet we know that we will accomplish.

The urgency of the matter is known to API, but we wish to state that we are not served with a situation that will destroy us even if we have to move slow but sure, so that any loopholes that may give anyone a chance to take us to court is closed tightly.

We are about to reach the end of this saga and all those who favour the truth will rejoice. We know we will also hurt many who will see us as a news agency that interfered with the US politics. We believe, however, that where there are two competitors competing against one another one will win and the other will win, in cases of course where a draw is not an option.

It is important now for us to inform the readers that any person or persons sending us comments ¨which contain some bad word or words will not be published. We will only continue to release serious comments with no abusive language.

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HI - I think Sammy likes the attention he’s getting.

Yea, sounds like he os holding out for $$$

Thata a guess on my part for sure

Say, how is Peru?

UPDATE Yea yea yea I know. This one has some meat to it

This is from a couple different sources, see links.
http://africanpress.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/the-obama-tapes-to-be-released/

http://www.americasright.com/2008/10/african-press-international-insists.html

From API and from Americas Right blog. I include ARb because it contains further confirmation from Philip Berg, the lawyer filing Pro Se in Pa. He confirms the tapes are real. I think it safe to assume he would not be definite if he didn't know. This is gonna get hot soon. Folks you were here to see history in the making I think. Too soon for any sort of celebration, but it is looking as if this is indeed real.

Cheers!

http://www.americasright.com/2008/10/african-press-international-insists.html

http://africanpress.wordpress.com/2008/10/20/the-obama-tapes-to-be-released/

Sorry I broke the links

UPDATE ZERO HOUR IS 1600 NORWAY TIME

API will reach out with important update to the readers at 16.00 hours Norwegian time.

Ok FOlks, we have us a Zero hour... Now Cookies for telling me what time that is Pacific! LOL Ok all kidding aside, the cards are being dealt.

We have been through a lot of pressure after we published the story. The fact that some people want us to take decisions hurriedly does not help us much.

To those who want to listen and take us seriously:

The tapes are there and the truth must be told. If some people want to continue imagining that this may be an hoax or something connected with Nigerian scam, then let them continue believing so because we cannot force any one to believe in us.

There are those readers who have exercised their rights to doubt the story and there are those who believe that the story is true. API wishes to state once more that those who believe us will not be let down finally. We know that things have taken time but we would like you to know that API is not playing with the readers, we just decided to be careful because the same story will become very explosive when all unpublished contents come out.

There are a number of issues we want to clarify so that some commentators do not continue to mislead those readers who are interested in the truth in this Obama matter.

Some have stated that they have checked for information about API and that they are unable to find that API has existed since October 2006. There are those who claim that on the blog roll, the Rainbow Foundation shown there is bogus and we say their claim is saddening because they do so without knowing the real facts.

We clarify:

Rainbow Foundation was founded in Norway in 1995 and officially registered as NGO in the beginning of 1996 with the registration number shown on the top of this site. Rainbow still exists and continues to do a good job.

Rainbow Foundation, together with the Chief Editor of API initiated the establishment of API in the end of September 2006 and API became operational from October the same year. API has no problems using WordPress.com server because we find it very effective and we like it. Some are commenting that it is a cheap looking site but for us that matters less - it is the information we bring out to the readers that we consider to be of importance, not the way a site looks - if some people out there think we want a site that looks fancy, then they do not understand our operational methods and what we like to give priority. We are satisfied being here >: http://africanpress.wordpress.com and will continue using wordpress server because we find it fantastic and it serves our needs.

API is not in any way a scamming organization. We are genuine and those who believe in us make us proud and grateful. We will continue to bring news to the readers without favouring any political groups.

We would urge readers not to be negative when they do not have all the facts. We are not trying to get traffic to our site by constructing a story as some are trying to indicate.

Our important update will clear some of the things bothering some readers. We will not stop until the tapes are out there for the readers to judge for themselves.

Let there be known that we have genuine tapes and the person recorded is Michelle Obama, one who may become the next US First Lady.

Published by the Chief Editor/ African Press International.