[curiosity]

But BO never resided in CT or anywhere near there until he attended Columbia, which was well after 1972. So what was he doing applying for the SSN in CT?

The most likely explanation is that he applied for it while living in Indonesia and an office in CT processed his application.

What I find silly about these birther social security fraud allegations is the total and complete lack of any motive on Obama's part. Why would anyone intending to committ fraud apply for a multiple social security numbers using his real name? It makes no sense.

But then again, nothing birthers say ever makes much sense.

[TheCipher]

The most likely explanation is that he applied for it while living in Indonesia and an office in CT processed his application.

Except the number was issued in 1976-1977 when he was living in Hawaii

[edge919]

The most likely explanation is that he applied for it while living in Indonesia and an office in CT processed his application.

Why would an office in Connecticut be a likely explanation?? The office you're supposed to contact if you live abroad is in Baltimore.