[edge919]

Think how easily this could have been averted if Obama had simply shown his alleged shiny new birth certificate in 2008 instead of 2011?? I keep thinking about all the faither excuses: long forms don’t exist, Hawaii can’t release the long form, Obama’s dog ate it, etc.

[Kleon]

Think how easily this could have been averted if Obama had simply shown his alleged shiny new birth certificate in 2008 instead of 2011?

I doubt it. Anyone who didn't accept the short-form as genuine wouldn't accept the long-form either.