Posted on 12/03/2008 12:38:59 PM PST by BP2
CAPT XXXX XXXX, USXX (Ret.)
XXXXX XXXXXXX Association, Washington Office
Washington, DC 20002
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Captain XXXXX,
Sir, as a fellow vet, I know you fully understand the obligation we accept when we say the words, “to support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” As citizen soldiers, those words have special meaning to us. Our allegiance rises above party politics, a man or an institution. Our allegiance is to the US Constitution -- that we “defend it against all enemies, foreign and domestic.” To that end, I have a CALL TO ACTION for the XXXXX XXXXXXX Association, action that will not be easy, yet required to ensure the Rule of Law stays intact.
Former US Senator Barack Obama has openly acknowledged that his father was a Kenyan (British) citizen and his mother was an American citizen. At birth in 1961, Barack Obama (Jr) was a dual-citizen – he has confirmed this fact himself. When Barack Obama, Jr, was born in Hawaii, Kenya was a British colony, still part of the United Kingdom. As a Kenyan native, Barack Obama, Sr was a British Citizen, whose status was governed by The British Nationality Act of 1948. That same act governed the status of Obama Sr‘s children.
As outlined in the British Nationality Act of 1948 (Part II, Section 5): “Subject to the provisions of this section, a person born after the commencement of this Act shall be a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies by descent if his father is a citizen of the United Kingdom and Colonies at the time of the birth.”
As a result, Barack Obama, Jr, IS a US citizen, but he is NOT a Natural Born Citizen as required by Article 2, Sect 1, Clause 5 of the US Constitution. Note that the US Constitution outlines that Senators and Representative are required to be US Citizens to hold office. However, the office of President has the unique requirement of Natural Born Citizen. That prerequisite was specifically outlined by the Framers, hearkened by John Jay, the first Chief Justice, to ensure that our Commander in Chief would have “undivided loyalties” to uphold our nation’s interest.
It is unfortunate that the Democratic National Committee and the Federal Election Commission allowed this to happen, i.e., not vetting the qualifications of Candidate Barack Obama for the National Election. We are on the precipice of a Constitutional Crisis. Numerous lawsuits are docketed in the US Supreme Court at this time, including a closed-door Conference that has received little press coverage, DONOFRIO V. WELLS, docket# 08A407, which takes place Friday, December 5. Many other cases are coming from different venues, disputing Barack Obama’s birth records to lawsuits challenging various Secretaries of States for their Certification process. Donofrio’s case is unique and directly challenges Barack Obama’s former British citizenship. However, nothing is for sure in the courtroom, and the clock is ticking until judgment is rendered.
Those who wear the uniform are in a unique position. We are UNDER OATH to “support and defend the Constitution of the United States.” We are the last line of defense against our enemies, and we put ourselves directly in harm’s ways at the direction of the Commander in Chief. While serving our nation, although we may not believe in the politics of the President, we follow his directions.
However, under UCMJ, we are to follow all LEGAL orders of our Commanding Officer. I dare say that if an illegitimate CINC holds office, our military may have some significant disorder following Barack Obama’s Inauguration on January 20. The potential of a breakdown in the military Chain of Command should shivers down the spine of any American, certainly those who understand how vulnerable it would make us to our enemies.
Many cases have been swept aside by lower courts for “lack of standing.” Military personnel actually do have the right, and duty, to request verification if there is doubt that the Commander in Chief does not meet Constitutional requirements to hold office. Such “questioning” is not governed by UCMJ Article 88 (Contempt toward Officials), DoD DIRECTIVE 1344.10 (Political Activities by Members of the Armed Forces on Active Duty), or any other UCMJ Article or Directive I can find.
Captain XXXXX, I ask that you consult with attorneys in your network and ask them to review this – I think you’ll be surprised by their response. IT IS VITAL, SIR, THAT YOU UNDERSTAND: There IS a difference between a Citizen, and Natural Born Citizen -- even if you are born on US Soil, especially if only ONE of your parents is an American Citizen. If you check online, you’ll find that many Constitutional lawyers are looking at this and agree we are headed toward a Constitutional crisis in the next few weeks. Unfortunately, it may fall on those of us are affected by this the most, the nation’s military, to keep this from happening.
Because military personnel are bound to the US Constitution by oath, it is believed by many of who are watching this situation that US Active Duty and Reservist have the legal standing to file lawsuits directly in the US Federal Court system. In doing so, these groups of Active Duty and/or Reservists can “fast track” this issue directly to the US Supreme Court to “Stay” the Electoral College vote that is to take place on December 15. Barack Obama is NOT President-Elect officially until the Electoral College meets and declares him so.
The Objective of these lawsuits is to have the US Supreme Court, or a significant portion of states’ Electoral College officials, investigate this further before Electoral College delegates from each state cast their votes on December 15. The 22nd Amendment would permit President George Bush to remain CINC until this issue is resolved.
Please note that AFTER the Electoral College votes on December 15, Congress would then certify the EC votes. Unfortunately, there is little reason to believe Congress has the “intestinal fortitude” to evaluate this properly before January 20 – they have NOT up to this point.
Sir, I know this is a sensitive situation, not lightly undertaken. It flirts with unconscionable topics like “political activity,” “chain of command,” and other deemed scandalous by opponents. However, overriding such concerns must be the issues of the “Rule of Law,” and specifically to us as military leaders, the “US Uniformed Services Oath of Office.”
It is neither unpatriotic nor insubordinate to ask of our civilian authorities: “If Barack Obama’s father was a British Citizen at the time of Barack Obama’s birth, is Barack Obama a “Natural Born Citizen” as the Constitution requires for the office of President?”
It will not be up to the US Military to decide the road for us ahead. However, if we don’t act IMMEDIATELY, I fear the officials who have the power to have the ability to stop this probable infraction of the US Constitution will not exercise the political courage to act.
COURAGE is a quality of which those in the US Military possess in abundance. NOW is the time to exercise that courage.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Respectfully,
this is an interesting approach that I have not seen. I wish you well in your effort.
Good One!!!!
Wow! Excellent, BP2. This is exactly the subject of a conversation I’ve been having with a family member who is a veteran. We all agreed that if anyone has “standing” in this issue it should be those serving in our military.
BUMP!
GOOOOO, guys, GO!!! Spread the word.
Excellent! Thank you for posting!
It is good to know that when every other part of the government fails the Constitution, one can always depend upon the armed forces. Go get them -—
What's the big deal about someone from the "ruling class" showing his birth certificate? We little people do thousands of times every day.
If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!
Impeachment. The Democratic controlled congress wouldn’t do it, but if this message resonantes, the midterm election could be a landslide based on getting congressmen and Senators who will remove the ineligible one.
Wonderful!
The SCOTUS is going to finese it????? How gut less and treasoness, BTW.
Palestine? Where’s that? The only Calvary I know is in Jerusalem, Israel.
Only a Reserve Officer would be in a safe position to challenge P.E. Obama’s status. Any regular military officer promoted to Major or higher must be approved by congress. Only full Colonels of the reserve require congressional approval.
So, if a regular officer of the rank of Captain was to challenge P.E. Obama, he/she has destroyed any chance to ever be promoted again. Their appointment won’t get past congress. Therefore, only lower ranking (Major and below) officers of the reserve would be safe to pursue this course. And even then they probably would be sabotaging a career. Only those that are as high as they can go in rank, and already eligible for retirement, would be safe to pursue a legal challenge of the P.E.
It would and have to be an individual or group with standing (many reserve officers). The Reserve Officer’s Association ROA won’t touch this because it would kill any lobby ability they might have and would invite retaliation by the P.E. and congress.
Conclusion...it is a great idea, but only for the bravest of heart.
The same.
Palestine is a name which has been widely used since Roman times to refer to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River.[1] In its broader meaning as a geographical term, Palestine can refer to an area that includes contemporary Israel and the Palestinian territories, parts of Jordan, and parts of Lebanon and Syria.[1][2] In its narrow meaning, it refers to the area within the boundaries of the former British Mandate of Palestine (1920-1948) west of the Jordan River.[Wikipedia]
PS - Unfortunately many officers Regular & Reserve back P.E. Obama. That is another reason the ROA won’t act....it would cause a split in their organization.
Excellent effort. You have to take a stand. Ignore the naysayers. The outcome does not matter. What you do when faced with a bold attack on the Constitution does.
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