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CATO Institute: Yes, Ted Cruz Can be President
CATO Institute ^ | Aug 26, 2013 | By Ilya Shapiro, Senior Fellow In Constitutional Studies, Cato

Posted on 08/30/2013 12:02:15 PM PDT by Jim Robinson

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To: Jim Robinson

It’s self evident that Cruz is not an NBC. He’s Canadian. But we don’t want facts to upset the apple cart or anything.

I mean really. It’s so obvious. But people just want what they want and will ignore the truth. This is more twisting and rationalization.

And too bad the founding father’s required us to have constitutional scholars to interpret for us lowly, chattel. I mean I don’t make a decision of my own unless Mark Levin, Rush or the Cato institute tells me what to think. /s

I can’t get over someone saying they respect the Constitution but is willing to destroy if it benefits him personally, like becoming President. All of Cruz’s positive qualities just go down the drain at that point as it is revealed that his personal aspirations overrule his supposed love of the Constitution.

This is like Clinton and the whole oral sex thing. “It’s not sex” they screamed. I mean it only has the word “sex” in the title. Of course it’s sex. It’s self evident. It’s even named “sex.”

He’s Canadian. Self-evident. Sheesh.


381 posted on 08/31/2013 3:32:09 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Smokeyblue

Yeah, well, I make my own decisions too, but mine says he’s NBC. But it is good to know that real deal constitutional scholars and lawyers see it that way too, despite the “opinions” of googling birther “sea lawyers.”


382 posted on 08/31/2013 3:40:55 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: MHGinTN

Yes, the current corrupt ruling class elites could care less about Natural Born Citizenship. Corruption, and an overwatching No Such Agency’s blackmail tools insures a malleable media, courts, etc. Ruling class candidate could land on Antarctica from inside a meteor, raised on Easter Island from a long forgotten extinct race, and their chosen one would still be declared eligible and fit for duty. Illegal alien or extraterrestrial martian. They don’t care. Why would they? Watching the past few years on the acceleration of the beast, does anyone really believe laws matter to despots with such lustful appetites for power and control? Rule of Law is dying and Constitution a mere forgotten hindrance. Well, until the shooting starts.


383 posted on 08/31/2013 3:43:20 PM PDT by TheBigJ
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To: SuzyQueIN

You are very wise.

We are going in the wrong direction. We want to restore the Constitutional Republic not participate in it’s destruction.

That’s why this whole, current “usurper” mess still needs to be rectified.

Another thing I can’t get over is how all these non-NBCers have suddenly popped up to run for president. 300 million plus citizens an only non-NBC’s are running. What a coinky-dink.

It’s convenient that Cruz’s situation helps to alleviate Obama’s problem if it is “officially” determined that Obama was born outside of the country.


384 posted on 08/31/2013 3:43:52 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Jim Robinson

He’s Canadian. But we don’t want facts to upset the apple cart or anything.

Surely, you can see that. You might not care about it but logically, you really have to delude yourself.

Why can’t people just be honest and say they dislike the clause. It’s so tiresome to have to play this game. Twisted logic and rationalizations.

Just wait until we get our first anchor baby president.

“It’s a tax, it’s a fee, it’s a penalty.” It’s what ever you want to be.


385 posted on 08/31/2013 3:51:52 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Smokeyblue

He’s NBC. Anchor president? Don’t be an ass.


386 posted on 08/31/2013 3:57:38 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Smokeyblue

It’s amazing that one person can have so much wrong in one post.

First, George Washington signed a law that said a child born overseas to a US citizen is a natural born citizen. That’s pretty straight up with no fancy lawyering necessary.

Second, Obama’s mom might not have met the residency requirements. Cruz ‘s mom definitely did.

Third, this is not the first generation with candidates with eligibility issues. In fact, it’s not the second or third generation. It’s been fairly common


387 posted on 08/31/2013 3:58:08 PM PDT by xzins ( Retired Army Chaplain and Proud of It! Those who truly support our troops pray for victory!)
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To: Jim Robinson

““opinions” of googling birther “sea lawyers.”

You know that’s really insulting. I’m a citizen of this country. A natural born citizen. I’m not Canadian or anything else. I’d never get a draft or any other kind of notice from a foreign country. Cruz can’t say that.

You are the one taking the politically expedient path so look inward.


388 posted on 08/31/2013 3:58:15 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Jim Robinson

Is he or is he not Canadian? Could he be drafted by Canada?

Logic. It’s your friend.


389 posted on 08/31/2013 3:59:54 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Jim Robinson

I disagree with your decision, but this is your site, not mine nor ours, so your rules. I think what you’re trying to gain by this will be erased by what you’re losing by your decree. Time will tell, and I’ve been wrong before, but I’ll stand corrected if so. Will you?


390 posted on 08/31/2013 4:01:00 PM PDT by OldNewYork (Biden '13. Impeach now.)
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To: Smokeyblue

But you’re not an anonymous internet googler/blogger and are in fact a real life constitutional scholar/lawyer and have credentials and actual legal expertise/experience like our friends Ilya Shapiro and Mark Levin, right?


391 posted on 08/31/2013 4:04:00 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Smokeyblue

No, he’s not Canadian. He’s American.


392 posted on 08/31/2013 4:04:46 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: OldNewYork

Another big time constitutional lawyer chimes in. Why don’t you argue your case before the SCOTUS?


393 posted on 08/31/2013 4:06:53 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Jim Robinson

Then why did he say he’s disposing of his Canadian citizenship?

Even Cruz admits he’s Canadian. Yes, he’s American too.

Take off the blinders.


394 posted on 08/31/2013 4:08:45 PM PDT by Smokeyblue
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To: Jim Robinson

I’ve promised myself not to weigh in on this topic, but thank you for a touch of rationality. The anti-Cruz case is, imo a losing one, to be made by Hillary supporters. Who have experience in these things. Post convention.


395 posted on 08/31/2013 4:12:17 PM PDT by SJackson ( The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself. BF)
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To: Smokeyblue

Why should the truth be insulting to you? Did you not acquire your legal expertise via blogging and googling?

Or are you truly a constitutional scholar or lawyer?


396 posted on 08/31/2013 4:12:22 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: Jim Robinson

If it comes to it.


397 posted on 08/31/2013 4:13:19 PM PDT by OldNewYork (Biden '13. Impeach now.)
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To: Nero Germanicus

Go shill for your leftist heroes somewhere else. A 9-0 decision is not something to be credited to the piratre Roberts. Roberts is without honor. He is owned. So far, you’ve been pretty well hidden from exposure, pretending to be of a conservative mind, but your obamapologetics has been noted, several times.


398 posted on 08/31/2013 4:13:31 PM PDT by MHGinTN (Being deceived can be cured.)
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To: Smokeyblue

Give me a break. Better go back and study his statement. He never said he was a Canadian citizen. If that’s the best you can do, you’ve got nothing.


399 posted on 08/31/2013 4:14:21 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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To: OldNewYork

Well, until then, and you win your argument before SCOTUS, I’ll agree with the constitutional scholars who say he is NBC. And will support him to the hilt if he runs and if he’s the strongest conservative running. Thanks.


400 posted on 08/31/2013 4:17:33 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God!!)
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