[allmendream]

Indeed. They would also have us believe that Vattel is some sort of pre-Constitutional founder and that his words are sacrosanct and in force not subject to modification.

Well, one sentence of his words at least.

They are either completely ignorant of or ignore Vattel when they make arguments that McCain is not a natural born citizen.

[New Jersey Realist]

Indeed. I believe the ONLY thing of use to the framers were Vattel’s views on commerce. I never once thoughout my long life ever heard of Vattel - not until 2008 that is. No one brought it up with Chester Arthur who had a Canadian father as far as I know.

[WhiskeyX]

That is a blatant lie. McCain has been frequently cited as yet another example of a person not eligible to the Office of the President, in and out of court.