[Tex-Con-Man]

...can you name me five elected congressional Republicans who...called for actual proof that Obama was natural born?

How about one?

Philip Berg? (oh wait, he's a democrat...)

I'm glad the Republican leadership has consistently distanced itself from the birther movement, and hope they continue to do so.

Conservatives have an opportunity to drive a stake through the heart of Obama's (and Dems) misguided progressive agenda. The entire liberal philosophy of the Democratic Party is being rejected by an overwhelming majority, and you want to waste time and effort on unproven allegations in the unlikelihood it may result in Obama's removal?

This political strategy makes no sense. After 2 years, with nothing to show for it, why continue pursuing Obama's eligibility while the complete renunciation of practically everything Democrats stand for is attainable, and within our grasp?

I endorse the current conservative insurgency within the Republican Party.

[El Sordo]

“...the complete renunciation of practically everything Democrats stand for is attainable, and within our grasp?”

But that would take actual effort and stuff.

It's easier just to post angry rants on the Internet.

[fr_freak]

This political strategy makes no sense. After 2 years, with nothing to show for it, why continue pursuing Obama's eligibility while the complete renunciation of practically everything Democrats stand for is attainable, and within our grasp?

When you are boxing, do you fight with only one hand? Do you throw nothing but right crosses? A competent fighter uses both hands. A good fighter uses both hands and varies the angles and targets. While the opponent is defending against the right, you hit him with the left. While he defends the jab, you throw a hook. Likewise, we have people pursuing Obama's legitimacy while others expose his agenda. It is a much smarter and more effective way to fight. Arguing that we should limit ourselves to a single method of attack is silly.