‘The posted material in no way, shape, or form states that West is backing up Birther positions.”
Yes, and I said as much in my opening comment. But while West did not agree with any specific “birther” claim from the wide range of such claims, he did utter the word “usurper” which has a very specific meaning.
IMO, West is an extremely articulate speaker and knows fully well what use of this word, usurper, means which is that Barry was ineligible to hold office.
West didn’t say exactly in what way he thought Barry was a usurper, but given media anti-birther hysteria on the left it is none-the-less bold of West to go even this far, IMO. Look what happened to Paula Dean!
The rabid Obots and the MSM (I repeat myself) have worked hard to equate “birther” with racist and, as Zullo grudgingly acknoleged last week, the political consultants who advise all politicians declare birtherism to be a “career killer.”
PS: It doesn't have to be West. How about someone who is retiring from office soon, or is in his last term?
Come on gang ... this is not the time for shyness!