This all could well prove counterproductive. If Hussein was born in Kenya and therefore NOT eligible, it will only establish the precedent that that particular law and constitutional clause is no longer operant. He will not be denied his run nor election even if it proves out that he is actually an adopted Kenyan foundling. Unless the Clintons spring it.If they do it then they will already have their ducks properly arrayed and it just might be able to blow away this particular house of cards.
You may be correct about being counterproductive. At this point though- there are truly legitimate questions posed as to the authenticity of the bc.
I’ve received quite a bit of heat for posting this thread- and while I’m sympathetic to freepers concerns that we’re a) making fools of ourselves and by association, Free Republic, and b) focusing on the wrong issues, I’m not sure what the correct course might be.
This is a tough story because several things are happening simultaneously. First comes the apparent bc on Kos, followed by its appearance on Obama’s website. Then different factions on both sides begin to examine it for authenticity.
Several respected blogs, including National Review’s Campaign Spot ask questions about the bc. Meanwhile- Obama begins to change course and rhetoric on several KEY liberal issues- infuriating many in his own base. More research into the bc is done, raising more questions. Obama CONTINUES to move center right in his speeches and policies. National Review and the others go silent on the bc issue- while the blogs continue digging. Interwoven are readers on all sides who are just now taking a look at the issue and are unaware of all the work done previously- questions that have been asked and answered numerous times are raised over and over. To say nothing of our individual and collective thoughts of Obama in the first place.
The question becomes- do “we” let it drop? As presented to date, does Obama’s bc on his own website pass muster? Is it surprising given Obama’s recent about face on key issues that other questions about his background are seen as legitimate?
It’s confusing as hell.
“...it will only establish the precedent that that particular law and constitutional clause is no longer operant.”
McCain/Schwarzenegger ‘08!