[heysean]

And why do they keep ginning it up when it loses steam?

Because it makes us look stupid. Or more accurately, it takes the entirety of those who oppose the current administration, and highlights the stupid ones, in effect making you and me look stupid. The birther movement is a great tool for the libs, and a good number of people at this site seem to want to keep it oiled and polished for them.

[Lazlo in PA]

Bingo. It is a wonderful shell game for the Rats to keep our eyes off the blatant malfeasance of this regime.