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Does Teresa have dual citizenship?

Posted on 07/31/2004 12:05:09 PM PDT by CovenBuster

I am curious about Mrs. Kerry's citizenship. Is she a citizen of Mozambique as well as a citizen of America? Does anyone know off the top of their head? Thanks.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: citizenship; kerry; southafrica; teresaheinz; teresaheinzkerry; turass
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To: counterpunch
Having a foreigner occupying the White House however is something they do understand, and would think is wrong on a very basic level. They may well even think it's illegal.

Well, a foreigner would not be occupying the White House. If he wins then John Kerry would be occupying the White House and he was born here. And if you believe that politics is beyond people, and the only way that you can think of to whip up their support is through some xenophobic crap against Teresa Kerry, then maybe they should stay home?

101 posted on 08/01/2004 6:21:35 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: Non-Sequitur
Well, a foreigner would not be occupying the White House. If he wins then John Kerry would be occupying the White House and he was born here.

That's like saying that Hillary Clinton didn't occupy the White House.

And if you believe that politics is beyond people, and the only way that you can think of to whip up their support is through some xenophobic crap against Teresa Kerry, then maybe they should stay home?

Politics is beyond a lot of people. Not all, but there are a lot of people who vote on more folksy issues - who is more likable, who has a nicer family, and who they identify with on a personal level. That is part of the equation, even for people who do follow the issues closely. People don't want a first family that does not represent themselves or America. Not wanting a foreigner in the White House isn't "xenophobic crap". It is sound policy regarding America's national interests, and it goes to the very heart of sovereign American identity.
102 posted on 08/01/2004 6:41:45 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: Non-Sequitur
BTW, her name is Teresa Heinz, not Teresa Kerry.
103 posted on 08/01/2004 6:43:55 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: counterpunch
BTW, her name is Teresa Heinz, not Teresa Kerry.

Well, it's Teresa Heinz Kerry if you want get specific.

104 posted on 08/01/2004 6:52:32 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: CovenBuster
Interesting question.

I scrolled all the way through Post #103 and there still was no firm answer.

Ongoing Bump.

105 posted on 08/01/2004 6:53:09 AM PDT by DoctorMichael (The Fourth Estate is a Fifth Column!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
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To: counterpunch
That's like saying that Hillary Clinton didn't occupy the White House.

Constitutionally she did not.

Not wanting a foreigner in the White House sn't "xenophobic crap".

It sure is. Which is why I'm grateful that people other than you decide what is legal and what is not.

106 posted on 08/01/2004 6:55:36 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: Non-Sequitur
Actually, I don't think it is. She started hyphenating Kerry to her name once he started running for president. I don't believe that is her name legally.
107 posted on 08/01/2004 6:56:48 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: Non-Sequitur
Constitutionally she did not.

That may technically be the case, but it sure didn't stop HillaryCare or any of her other initiatives. It also didn't stop the Clintons from running as "co-presidents".

Perhaps you're just more of a feel-good internationalist than I am. That's fine, I won't scorn you for it. I think its a big tent here. But the fact is your opinion is in the minority in the heartland and middle America.
108 posted on 08/01/2004 7:02:28 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: CovenBuster; All

Is there a good substitute for Hienz Worshestershire Sauce out there anywhere?


109 posted on 08/01/2004 7:08:33 AM PDT by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: counterpunch
Perhaps you're just more of a feel-good internationalist than I am.

Or, perhaps, less of conspiracy theorist and, it seems, more interested in the rule of law.

110 posted on 08/01/2004 7:39:19 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: Trteamer
Is there a good substitute for Hienz Worshestershire Sauce out there anywhere?

Lea & Perrine. And for mustard I would go for Plochmann's.

111 posted on 08/01/2004 7:40:57 AM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: Non-Sequitur
What conspiracy theory..? I'm talking about people's perceptions. The White House is the very heart of American identity. This has nothing to do with what is with in the bounds of law. I'm not talking about that. I'm not saying it is illegal for Kerry to be married to a Mozambique-born woman and run for President, but I am saying that quite a lot of Americans may have a problem with having a Mozambique-born First Lady, and may think it ought to be illegal. Knowing that the President and Vice President must be American born, there is, I'm sure, some confusion about if it applies to the First Lady among a lot of people, and it would seem logical to quite a lot of people that it should.

The First Lady represents American identity more than anyone else. She represents the all-American ideal. That has been her traditional role, as a traditional American woman. Could you imagine the Christmas at the White House special with Teresa Heinz..?
112 posted on 08/01/2004 8:02:57 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: Trteamer

I wouldn't be concerned about boycotting Heinz products. Teresa actually owns only a small percentage of the company, perhaps 6%, and it's actually Colorado's Republican senate candidate Pete Coors and Coors Brewing Co. that are actually among the principle shareholders of H.J. Heinz Co.


113 posted on 08/01/2004 8:06:31 AM PDT by counterpunch (The CouNTeRPuNcH Collection - www.counterpunch.us)
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To: counterpunch
Colorado's Republican senate candidate Pete Coors and Coors Brewing Co. that are actually among the principle shareholders of H.J. Heinz Co.

Thanks, that's good to know.

Although I am actually supporting Bob Schaffer in the primary, I could easily vote for Pete Coors if he wins. I actually know Pete Coors, I used to be his taxidermist. Nice guy. The opponent, Ken Salazar is a lestist a**.

114 posted on 08/01/2004 8:51:25 AM PDT by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: All

Anyone who takes the oath of allegence is bound by his own moral character to uphold it. Please read it again. If you are an American or one that strives to be, it should be no problem, so there you go.

"I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God."

If you need further convincing I will refer you to The Duke for a lesson.




The Hyphen by John Wayne


The Hyphen, Webster's Dictionary defines,
Is a symbol used to divide a
compound word or a single word.
So it seems to me that when a man calls himself
An "Afro-American," a "Mexican-American,"
"Italian-American," An "Irish-American," "Jewish-American,"
What he's sayin' is, "I'm a divided American."

Well, we all came from other places,
Different creeds and different races,
To form a nation...to become as one,
Yet look at the harm a line has done -
A simple little line, and yet
As divisive as a line can get.
A crooked cross the Nazis flew,
And the Russian hammer and sickle too-
Time bombs in the lives of Man;
But none of these could ever fan
The fames of hatred faster than
The Hyphen.

The Russian hammer built a wall
That locks men's hearts from freedom's call.
A crooked cross flew overhead
Above twenty million tragic dead-
Among them men from this great nation,
Who died for freedom's preservation.
A hyphen is a line that's small;
It can be a bridge or be a wall.
A bridge can save you lots of time;
A wall you always have to climb.
The road to liberty lies true.
The Hyphen's use is up to you.

Used as a bridge, it can span
All the differences of Man.
Being free in mind and soul
Should be our most important goal.
If you use The Hyphen as a wall,
You'll make your life mean...and small.
An American is a special breed,
Whose people came to her in need.
They came to her that they might find
A world where they'd have peace of mind.
Where men are equal...and something more-
Stand taller than they stood before.

So you be wise in your decision,
And that little line won't cause division.
Let's join hands with one another...
For in this land, each man's your brother.
United we stand...divided we fall.
WE'RE AMERICANS...and that says it all.


115 posted on 08/01/2004 10:52:02 AM PDT by Delta 21 (MKC USCG -ret)
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To: Non-Sequitur
No, probably because the President's choice of spouse is nobody's damned business but the President's.

Wow. You put a lot of thought into that response. But every one is entitled to their opinion. My opinion is that all of a president's advisors/ creditors/ financiers are of political interest and subject to scrutiny.

116 posted on 08/01/2004 1:01:01 PM PDT by elli1
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To: elli1
You put a lot of thought into that response.

I would like to think that I put more consideration into my response than you and the rest gave before expressing your fears of a foreign born First Lady. That one factor isn't disqualifing or illegal. You won't be able to keep him out of office on those grounds. We'll just have to stop Kerry the old fashioned way, vote against him. And hope that enough other people do the same.

117 posted on 08/01/2004 2:06:14 PM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: CovenBuster
I don't have a problem with potential first lady with dual citizenship. I do have a problem if her head is from outer space
118 posted on 08/01/2004 2:09:24 PM PDT by arielb
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To: counterpunch
...but I am saying that quite a lot of Americans may have a problem with having a Mozambique-born First Lady, and may think it ought to be illegal.

Just Mozambique-born or other countries as well? And just foreign born First Ladies of Democrat Presidents or would you include Republicans in the ban?

But if you're serious then call your Senator and get the ball rolling on the Constitutional amendment. It'll probably have to wait behind the Marriage Amendment but hey, best of luck to you.

119 posted on 08/01/2004 2:09:52 PM PDT by Non-Sequitur (Jefferson Davis - the first 'selected, not elected' president.)
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To: counterpunch

Not only that, when she uses the expression "my husband" she is NOT talking about Kerry. She is referring to Heinz.


120 posted on 08/01/2004 2:25:16 PM PDT by ladyjane
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