American Thinker: The Birther Trial Balloon – by Cindy Simpson (Analysis from Hill Buzz)

Hill Buzz ^ | January 25, 2011 | Kevin DuJan

[centurion316]

Only two categories of citizen:

Citizen by birth AKA natural born citizen

Citizen after birth AKA naturalized citizen

Everyone falls into one category or the other, period.

That’s what the source that you cited says.

I think that you are the one confused. Good night.

[SatinDoll]

Here is the whole enchilada and nowhere do I see “Natural Born Citizen”. Its only appearance is in the U.S.Constitution BECAUSE it an eligibility requirement to be President and not a type of citizenship.

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U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Services

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a2ec6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=a2ec6811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD

Citizenship

The United States has a long history of welcoming immigrants from all parts of the world. America values the contributions of immigrants who continue to enrich this country and preserve its legacy as a land of freedom and opportunity.

Deciding to become a U.S. citizen is one of the most important decisions in an individual’s life. If you decide to apply to become a U.S. citizen, you will be showing your commitment to the United States and your loyalty to its Constitution. In return, you are rewarded with all the rights and privileges that are part of U.S. citizenship.

You may become a U.S. citizen either at birth or after birth. Individuals who are born in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and individuals born in certain territories or outlying possessions of the United States are citizens at birth. Also, individuals born outside the United States may be citizens at birth if their parent or parents were citizens at the time of birth and other requirements are met.

Additionally, you may become a U.S. citizen after birth either through your parents, known as “derived” or “acquired” citizenship, or by applying for naturalization on your own.

For information about becoming a permanent resident (green card holder) or petitioning for family members, see “Green Card” or “Family” links on the home page.

Citizenship Through Naturalization

Generally, permanent residents (green card holders) age 18 or older who meet all eligibility requirements for naturalization may submit a Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. For more information, see the “Citizenship Through Naturalization” link to the left.

Citizenship Through Parents

If eligible, you can “acquire” or “derive” U.S. citizenship through a qualifying U.S. citizen parent(s). For more information, see the “Citizenship Through Parents” link to the left.

The Naturalization Test

Most naturalization applicants are required to take a test on English, and U.S. history and government. We provide resources to help you prepare. For more information, see the “Naturalization Test” link to the left. For study materials, see the “Citizenship & Naturalization Based Resources” link to the right.

Citizenship for Military Members and Dependents

Members and veterans of the U.S. armed forces and their dependents may be eligible for special naturalization provisions. See the “Military” link on the homepage.

Dual Citizenship

For information on dual citizenship, see the “US State Department Services Dual Nationality” link to the right under “External Links”.

Last updated: 09/10/2009

[MHGinTN]

Why? Because they can ... and it makes them feel like gods when they can dictate to US and plunge US further in debt to fund their pipedreams and crony cash clutches enriching their benefactors and themselves at our expense.

[snowsislander]

Many people don’t know this, but Obama’s father registered him with the Consulate in Hawaii as a British subject after birth. Three years later, when Kenya became an independent nation, Obama II was again registered but this time as a citizen of Kenya.

I have always assumed that Obama's father did so (he was, after all, a Kenyan government apparatchik), but I hadn't seen anything confirming this until now. Where did you find this confirmation?

[dixiechick2000]

OH! Thanks for the clarification. lol

[dixiechick2000]

“If there were very different unrelated circumstances regarding Obama, why did the Repubs not insist on the Judiciary Committee forcing him to present documents and birth certificate?”

Because the Republicans are weenies...and spineless, though my opinion of them is growing on a daily basis since this last election.

Apparently, Arizona and few other states will make presenting a long form BC before one can be certified as meeting the requirements to run for the Presidency very soon.

And, all it takes is for one state to do that.