The point I'm trying to make is that a sitting President of the United States doesn't have to appear before some pissant judge whenever he or she gets the whim.
I'm truly sorry that it has gotten to this point--when a possibly non-citizen is sitting as President--but that die is cast. Sorry again, birthers. State judges are no longer in play, here.
>>...State judges are no longer in play...<<
Well, You *do* live up to your moniker, but nobody can say you didn’t warn them...
I do agree with you that a state judge will not remove Obama from office. Anyone hoping for that outcome has drastically misunderstood the situation in GA. Personally, I was hoping Obama would ignore the subpoena and give the judge the option of a default judgement against him. Obama will likely have an atty (or a platoon of attys) appear on his behalf, just like you said.
So yes, one state judge will not bring down Obama. However, if Judge Malahi excludes Obama from the GA ballot for failing to qualify either by default judgement or (even better) ruling whatever documents presented are insufficient and/or defective, it might provide an example for citizens in other states to bring a similar challenge. It remains to be seen how many, if any, will ultimately do so. I’m hoping for a rash of copy-cat challenges in numerous jusridictions from coast to coast.
Of course, the judge could also decide that the documentation presented on Obama’s behalf and/or his atty’s arguments are adequate to keep him on the ballot. Who knows at this point?
You are correct. A sitting President does NOT have to appear in front of a judge in a matter such as this. Neither does anyone else. They can refuse to show up and a default judgement will be entered.
I'm truly sorry that it has gotten to this point--when a possibly non-citizen is sitting as President--but that die is cast. Sorry again, birthers. State judges are no longer in play, here.
I think you mistake yourself. The State of Georgia is asking nothing from Mr. Obama. Mr. Obama is asking the state of Georgia for permission to be on the ballot. The State of Georgia has requirements (as do all states) for ballot access. The first requirement is that you must be qualified for the office which you seek. As Mr. Obama's qualifications are questionable, it is within the duties of the Administrative law Judge to determine if he meets the requirements.
Mr. Obama can refuse to cooperate and the Judge can then rule he hasn't met his burden of proof necessary for ballot access. This is simple.
You are acting like a complete jerk.
He is not in this litigation as President. He is in this litigation as a CITIZEN. The Notice to Produce specifically calls on HIM to appear before the Judge.
You sure picked a perfect screen name.