Yearly Archives: 2009

The Fall of the House of Birther

While there never was any credible objection to President Obama’s constitutional eligibility to be president, some issues were raised that looked good, at least until they were examined. Over the course of the last 6 months, this web site has … Continue reading

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Where Obama was born

Was it in Kenya? Was it in Canada? Was it at home in Hawaii, attested to by one parent? No. It seems President Obama was born exactly where we always thought he was, at the Kapi’olani Medical Center in Honolulu. … Continue reading

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Truth and Transparency

I must admit: this one was a shock. WorldNetDaily, a front organization for a few right-wing millionaires trying to build mind share through manipulation of the news, has launched what it calls its “truth and transparency” campaign. “Lies and smears” … Continue reading

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A view from the other side

Reading over some new material on citizenship from early in our country’s history, I was suddenly struck by the thought: John McCain probably isn’t a natural born citizen of the United States. If we were talking about President McCain today … Continue reading

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James Madison on Birth and Allegiance

James Madison of Virginia, framer of the Constitution, member of Congress and 4th President of the United States is often called “The Father of the Constitution”. The Federalist Papers, co-authored by Madison, was influential in turning the tide of popular … Continue reading

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Treatise on Citizenship

In my researches, I have come across a major work: Citizenship of the United States, Expatriation, and Protection Abroad Letter from the Secretary of State, Submitting Report … By United States Dept. of State, James Brown Scott, David Jayne Hill, … Continue reading

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