Posted on 10/14/2008 7:00:45 PM PDT by flyfree
Accusing API of colluding with American internet bloggers in an effort to bring down her husband, Mrs Obama said she decided to call API ...snip... Mrs Obama was angered and she came out loud with the following: .... There is no shame in being adopted by a step father.
(Excerpt) Read more at africanpress.wordpress.com ...
I am waiting for a denial from the campaign . . . . waiting . . . . The longer it takes, the better the chances that it is real, and they dont know whether there is a recording of the call.
Wow. I never even thought of that, but you could really be on to something.
“In a word no,Indonesia does not allow duel citizenship,in order for him to be an Indonesian citizen his American status was rescinded or never existed at all.”
I guess that is the real point, but could his host have lied about his American citizenship? I think he had citizenship with Kenya and that was easy to denounce.
That's been happening to me for a while, too. I thought I was banned for a minute. LOL
Has anyone attempted to call yet?
API standing by their story. Here is what they said while providing the number to call.
ADDED HERE BELOW DUE TO HUGE INTEREST ON THE ABOVE STORY. (TIME 16:08 Scandinavian time)
Verification of the story:
We have found it necessary to publish a telephone number that can be used to reach us should anyone doubt the story. We are doing this because of many requests by many people who want to know more abouth the story.
We are able to receive calls tomorrow the 16th of October through to the 18th October. We find it important that our readers get the truth and not be misled in any way. This is a true story and we stand by everyone written.
NB: For verification, we can be reached on 004793299739
I can’t do international Calls. If I could I would! I want to know if there is a recording of that call.
from american’s right
http://www.americasright.com/2008/10/rumors-swirling-surrounding-purported.html
UPDATE:
A little after midnight, I had an extensive conversation with Philip Berg about the African Press International piece, most of which was off-the-record. While he did not downplay the article, he said that its contents were under “cautious consideration” and planned to take steps to independently verify the statements from Michelle Obama purported to have been made to the organization. If the statements were indeed truly said and can be verified as such by audiotape or the like, Berg said that they were devastating for the Illinois senator’s cause in the lawsuit currently pending in federal court in Philadelphia.
“If she did say these things, and listen, I can’t say whether or not these statements were made up, then it solidifies the arguments I’ve been making for months now,” Berg said, acknowledging that the African Press International article was suspect. “If these statements turn out to be valid, then she admitted that he truly was adopted by his stepfather in Indonesia and therefore cannot be eligible for the presidency.”
Personally, I still don’t buy it. It just doesn’t add up. If Gov. Sarah Palin’s daughter wanted to vent to someone in the media, would she call the people at The Daily Kos?
Think about it. The media is about as friendly to Barack Obama and his candidacy as they could be toward a presidential candidate and campaign without the need for a prophylactic, and still Michelle Obama is being physically prevented from even talking with Katie Couric, the friendliest of the friendlies. Why in the world would she call a fly-by-night Web site like African Press International, which has been very unfriendly toward her husband, and expect any sort of journalistic integrity? Why would she say the things she purportedly said?
It just doesn’t add up, people. It just doesn’t add up.
The API piece (even if Mrs. Obama is actually being quoted) could be a trap for hotheads that might say something unpleasant. Wait and see.
API is standing by their story:
ADDED HERE BELOW DUE TO HUGE INTEREST ON THE ABOVE STORY. (TIME 16:08 Scandinavian time)
Verification of the story:
We have found it necessary to publish a telephone number that can be used to reach us should anyone doubt the story. We are doing this because of many requests by many people who want to know more abouth the story.
We are able to receive calls tomorrow the 16th of October through to the 18th October. We find it important that our readers get the truth and not be misled in any way. This is a true story and we stand by everyone written.
NB: For verification, we can be reached on 004793299739
I should have put quotes around the whole thing, it’s from america’s right.
I think considering everything, I can’t believe that michelle would be so stupid. It could very well be a trap by the obamamessiahites.
If they stand by it, and have a recording or copies of the reporters notes, it sure would be nice.
Hopeful Bump
Regarding point 2 - I think that, if nObama became an Indonesian citizen upon his adoption, his American citizenship would have to have been revoked because, from what I’ve read elsewhere, Indonesia doesn’t recognize dual citizenship. Therefore, upon his return to this country, nObama would have to go through the citizenship process thereby making him a naturalized citizen and no longer a native born citizen. Can anyone confirm this?
From AfricaNews.com “Why are we wary of Obama victory”?
Not everyone in kenya wants obama to win.
http://www.americasright.com/2008/10/rumors-swirling-surrounding-purported.html
It makes sense though. Its just confirmation of what we already know, what makes it DIFFERENT is that its coming from someone inside Obama’s inner circle, with no degrees of separation. Michele is a hothead. I can see her saying these things. As to fly by night, the site appears as legit if not more so than Drudge back in the 1990’s. She likely did not expect that it would make US press or news, and likely didn't THINK about the ramifications of what she was saying. Her quotes are pretty angry sounding, and Racist.
I don't know, I am just waiting for Confirmation from US News outlets, and as Berg says, he is being “Cautious”. I have to agree with that. Mostly because I don't think anyone wants ANYONE getting inflamed over this, Obama should be immediately disqualified. But we DO NOT need Race Riots. This is Napalm and lit matches we could be playing with.... Everyone is being REAL careful with it.
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