Monthly Archives: September 2011

The occasional open thread: fleeing the birthers

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Birther precedents

While I was mowing grass today, the phrase “binding precedent” came to mind. It’s one of those slogans that birthers repeat to avoid having to take the time to understand the issues. The two precedents the birthers cling to have … Continue reading

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9/11 documentary sheds light on birtherism

I just finished watching a very interesting documentary on the National Geographic Channel, 9/11: Science and Conspiracy. I don’t know how good it was scientifically debunking the 9/11 truther movement (I’m not a physicist or a structural engineer), but it … Continue reading

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Spike in birtherism reported in South Carolina

South Carolina, the third presidential primary state, is reported to have experienced a spike in birther sentiment among Republicans according to recent polls. South Carolina, the first state to leave the Union and fire the first shot in the Civil … Continue reading

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SNL comedian goes birther

After watching Jon Steward and Steven Colbert, one might jump to the conclusion only liberals have a sense of humor. Not so. Comedian Victoria Jackson, noted for playing a clueless dumb blonde on Saturday Night Live, reprises that role in … Continue reading

Posted in Alan Keyes, Birther events, Birther Politics, Birthers, Jerome Corsi, Joseph Farah, WorldNetDaily | Tagged , , , , , | 14 Comments

Rubio candidacy fans NBC controversy

I ran across an article, The Marco Rubio Cube of Ambition, Principle, Politics, Duty Constitution & Moral Relativism, at a web site called the International News Magazine. The web site looks a little like a news web site, with a … Continue reading

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