Posted on 12/03/2008 4:31:59 PM PST by hamboy
I think it might be better to argue that (1) ascending presidents should be expected (required) to demonstrate eligibility as a matter of course, and (2) if Obama is allowed in without having to prove eligibility, then nothing would stop ineligible people from following in his footsteps; (3) Obama's willingness to expend far more effort refusing to demonstrate eligibility than would be required to simply demonstrate it as a matter of course, despite the precedent set by such behavior, is at the very least highly unseemly.
There are many people whose ears will turn off at the slightest hint of an allegation that Obama is ineligible. A better angle would be to start by getting people to agree that the image of Obama and the U.S. would be improved if Obama would stop wasting time and simply release the (bleep) records. I can't imagine why anyone who thinks that Obama could demonstrate his eligibility wouldn't think he should do so. I'd be curious, if there are any liberals who think he could but shouldn't, what the rationale might be for such belief.
The door to Free Republic swings both ways and you can find your way out even easier than getting in.
But fwiw, there were lots of naysayers before clinton was actually impeached who told us to give that up, too. We didn’t get all we wanted on that but clinton has an indelible mark on his Permanent Record!
Lead, Follow, or get the hell outta the way.
Do the astrologers say whether Obam will serve as President?
Many in the left probably believe, and believed, that if a candidate was fielded who was ineligible but nonetheless became popular, that it would be possible to stifle the question of eligibility and put him in the White House. If Obama is allowed to enter the White House without ever having to prove his eligibility, regardless of whether or not he himself is personally eligible, he will have proven that belief correct.
Betcha they’re here right now. Listening, lurking, watching, spying on every word and punctuation. Forwarding it all, lock stock and barrell, to “fightthesemars.com” who funnel it straight to Obama’s hoards of henchmen. They know.....They know. They’re snoopy and gossipy and think they have the right to tell everyone how to live and what to believe. I’m beginning to wonder if it’s not them who’re really rallying behind the BC furor to make the right look stupid and disfunctional.
Well, sounds like you are doing a fine job so far for your team! The BC furor...lol.
Don’t take the Lord’s name in vain.
Thank you.
I am concerned that if the Supremes sweep it under the rug, the question will not go away.
So suddenly something happens somewhere in the world, the O-man calls up a General or a theatre commander and says something, and they respond... “Say what, sucka?”
If this issue is not resolved NOW then we are looking at years of lawsuits, disobeyed orders, government gridlock...
He does not trust the American people.
And they won’t trust him.
That’s not a good situation.
You are right! Obama also implored that he wanted to be our President too. So show it. Make me yours.
“I’m beginning to wonder if it’s not them who’re really rallying behind the BC furor to make the right look stupid and dysfunctional.”
PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION IS:
‘stupid and dysfunctional?’
STE=Q
oooooh, subterfuge. I love fiction. Do go on.
ohhh haiku. Mine is better. Subterfuge off.
What's a little perjured oath among democrats? Move along now
That picture is positively evil looking!
I did not take the Lord’s name in vain. I don’t know about you but MY Lord’s name is “JESUS”, not Jebus. Kind of like saying “dang-it” instead of “damn-it”. I didnt know there were rules about nonsensical expletives?
There are children/teens reading this forum. I know you’re new.....but we try to behave for them..... and well, it just looks nice. OK?
Again, thanks.
You sound like a Democrat I met recently. Hmmm.
There corrected for reality.
Because the constitution has not been violated, so “defending” it against what?. There is only suspicion, rumor, and innuendo. It’s been thrown out of court already, and it will most likely be thrown out of court again, and again, and again. I fail to see how continuing to question this after the State of Hawaii has authenticated O as a US citizen does any thing positive for the nation as a whole. How can the state of Hawaii be labeled as alleged co-conspirators? What in the heck would that do for states rights? Are we now questioning the state of Hawaii’s veracity? This is freakish “conspiracy theory” stuff that makes the collective look and sound like petulant spoiled kids who didnt get their way and are bent on making the whole family miserable for the duration of the “stay”. Just sayin’. You may not like what I’m sayin’ but, that’s the breaks kiddo, no harm intended.
I’ll agree that something is “on fire”, but alas, it’s not this non-issue. besides,they’ve already minted the official Obama coins, no goin’ back now!
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