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Michelle Obama calls Corsi 'evil'; wants to silence API
Worldnetdaily ^ | 10/16/2008

Posted on 10/16/2008 5:00:37 PM PDT by Athena51

Michelle Obama calls Corsi 'evil'

She tells foreign news agency 'to support Africans and African-American view'

WASHINGTON – Michelle Obama placed a surprise call to an African news agency to protest its coverage of WND investigative stories about her husband – characterizing the source of the material as "racist" and Jerome Corsi as "evil."

The call was placed to African Press International, according to a report in the publication today. It said Michelle Obama accused API of "colluding with American Internet bloggers in an effort to bring down her husband."

The report said Mrs. Obama had hoped the African media "was mature enough to be in the front to give unwavering support to her husband, a man Africans should identify themselves with."

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"African Press International is supposed to support Africans and African-American view," she reportedly said. "It is strange that API has chosen to support the racists against my husband.

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The Obama campaign immediately denied the telephone call happened.

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However, in an e-mail to WND, a man who identified himself as API's "Chief Editor Korikr" confirmed the exchange.

"API hereby confirms to you that the story is true and if the huge interest on this particular story continues, we will post the recording on our website in the next immediate days.

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FI also said the first lady in waiting had some clear instructions for the publication.

"Mrs. Obama asked API to write a good story about her husband and that will earn API an invitation to the inauguration ceremony when, as she put it, her husband will be installed as the next President of the United States of America next year," the report said.

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KEYWORDS: 2008; certifigate; michelleobama; obama; troll; zot; zotbait
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To: Athena51
If everything is on the up and up then why not actually BOAST of his ‘peaceful’ work in Kenya from the beginning?

Check THIS out.

I don't know anything about the website it's on, my nephew emailed it to me this AM. The most interesting part is the letter from American Christian missionaries living in Kenya among Obama's father's Muslim tribe. The say Obama is still a Muslim masquerading as a Christian in the US, but showed his true Muslim colors in Kenya last year as a campaigner for his communist cousin Raila Odinga's run for President of Kenya.

41 posted on 10/16/2008 7:43:52 PM PDT by epow (My pastor prays God BLESS America , Barrak HUSSEIN Obama's pastor prays God DAMN America)
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To: Athena51

I don’t think she has to worry about Corsi anymore. I think he dropped off the edge of the earth.


42 posted on 10/16/2008 7:51:57 PM PDT by biff
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To: Athena51

Welcome to Free Republic.

My standard IB4TZ post. I smell ozone in your future.

Sung to the tune of “Oh! Susanna, don’t you cry for me.” .... “Oh, no Bama, please don’t lie to me... for I’m off to Free Republic with a laptop on my knee.”

I come from Minnesota with my laptop on my knee; | I’m goin’ to Free Republic my true love for to see. | It rained all night the day you left, | the weather it was dry; | The sun so hot you froze to death, | Obama don’t you lie. | | Oh! No Bama, don’t you lie to me; | I come from Minnesota, with my laptop on my knee.

I had a dream the other night, | When everything was still; | I thought I saw Obama dear, | A-coming for The Hill. | The smearing lie was in Duluth, | The croc tear in his eye, | Said I, I’m coming for the truth | Obama don’t you lie. | | Oh! No Bama, don’t you lie to me; | I’m off to Free Republic, | with my laptop on my knee.

I fight in my pajamas, | It’s plain for all to see. | I aim to be the next Buckhead; | The media all hate me. | I fell in love with Sarah | When my sister bit a moose. | The Guvnor’s family ate it up | And then they set it loose. | | Oh! No Bama, don’t you lie to me; | I’m off to Free Republic, | with my laptop on my knee.

She loves her sons, she likes her guns, | and Triggernometry. | The media will jump the shark | When Juan makes history. | Well, JimRob knows she’ll pave the trolls | So controversially, | And Berg will knock Obama down | With friends of Hillary. | | Oh! No Bama, don’t you lie to me; | I’m off to Free Republic with a laptop on my knee.

I soon will be in Hawaii, | And then I’ll look all ‘round, | And when I find his birth record, | I’ll fall upon the ground. | But if I do not find it, | This Freeper’ll surely die, | And when I’m dead and buried, | Obama don’t you lie. | | Oh! No Bama, don’t you cry for me; | I’m off to Free Republic with a laptop on my knee.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2073903/posts?page=30#30


43 posted on 10/16/2008 8:28:39 PM PDT by Kevmo (I love that sound and please let that baby keep on crying. ~Sarah Palin)
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To: biff
"I don’t think she has to worry about Corsi anymore. I think he dropped off the edge of the earth."

I was just wondering about that. Weren't we supposed to get some BIG news from him once he was back.

44 posted on 10/16/2008 8:35:02 PM PDT by Spunky ((You are free to make choices, but not free from the consequences))
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To: Spunky; biff

I just stopped in here hoping to find some new information on him. I heard his radio interview on Hannity and then silence. He did mention an Interview and facts to be released on Friday in that conversation.

Well, I give up...off to bed to get up early for a McCain rally here in FL tomorrow.


45 posted on 10/16/2008 8:51:26 PM PDT by 3D-JOY
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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Athena51 just showed up today and all she’s posted about is this topic.

6 hours later, and she still has an FR identity. MUST be legit.

46 posted on 10/16/2008 11:00:35 PM PDT by ApplegateRanch (The Great Obamanation of Desolation, attempting to sit in the Oval Office, where he ought not..)
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To: Calpernia

“I think I own every one of Corsi’s books. I would appreciate Corsi holding a book signing so I can get his signature.”

I would appreciate it if Dr. Corsi would release all the information he claims to have on BO’s birth and activities in Kenya before November 4. Been waiting for his promised Hannity revelations since Monday.


47 posted on 10/17/2008 5:38:16 AM PDT by ConservativeGreek
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To: ConservativeGreek

He isn’t sitting on it on purpose. Nor is Corsi the only one with this information. They all have the same legal problems. You can’t just acquire someone’s personal data and publicize it. There are a few working on those legal loop holes.


48 posted on 10/17/2008 5:42:53 AM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: ApplegateRanch

She appears to be getting the hang of things. It just pays to watch your back around here these days. ;)


49 posted on 10/17/2008 5:51:38 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (Save The Earth. It's The Only Planet With Chocolate.)
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To: Calpernia

“There are a few working on those legal loop holes.”

I’ve heard the privacy argument. I’m not buying it. These are either government employee email, vital documents or people like MO and BO who are public figures and do not enjoy privacy protections.


50 posted on 10/17/2008 11:54:27 AM PDT by ConservativeGreek
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To: Athena51

methinks we’ve another Winnie Mandela on our hands here folks...


51 posted on 10/17/2008 11:55:15 AM PDT by mo
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To: Athena51

More info...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2107948/posts


Recordings and information leading to recent API story on Michelle Obama’s telephone call is now being cleared for release

Posted by africanpress on October 17, 2008

API is disturbed by the way many have reacted to the story on Mrs Obama’s call. Many have shown us by the way they have behaved towards API that they only think of their own interests because they have demanded that the audio recordings should be released immediately. We understand that the tapes should be released, but those who have demanded the release of the tapes seem not take into account that API may become a suing target.

The Recordings:

API has recordings of the conversation between API and Mrs Obama (Shocking development: Mrs Obama decides enough is enough: “My husband was born in Hawaii and adopted by his step father, does that make him unpatriotic; she asks”, on a direct telephone to API., and we confirm that the audio will be released to the public. In the last 24 hours, API has been consulting legal advisers on the way forward in order to avoid being sued by the Obama camp. API has realised that the contents of the tapes if made public may change the political atmosphere in America for ever, especially in the next few days.

Due to enormous reactions received, API now understands the impact of the statements made by Mrs Obama. The American people have reacted in a way we in API would never have expected.

Many have question why Mrs Obama would choose a little known online media group instead of the American media. API was chosen because of a Nairobi contact that did not like the way API was covering Barack Obama using information collected from American media outlets. The Nairobi contact prevailed upon Mrs Obama to talk to API.

The only thing API may have done wrong is not informing Mrs Obama that the conversation was being recorded. This is why it is taking time to release the recording while consulting a legal team because API wants to be legally safe from any Obama camp law suit.

The US Media Outlets:

Since the release of Mrs Obama story, many US media outlets have insisted that API should release the recordings made when Mrs Obama spoke with API. We understand the importance of the recordings in our possession and yet the first thing we are thinking of is not simply to make them public because groups are pressurising API to do so. The release of the information will be done, because we know we have Mrs Obama on tape, but API must do it in a way that does not put API in an embarrassing legal situation.

Die-hard Obama supporters:

A number of Americans who are die-hard Obama followers have tried their best to intimidate API using all kinds of threatening methods when they call in and when they email us. They are implying that API is planning to destroy Obama’s chances to become the next US President. API does not have a direct interest in the US Presidential elections and we want Obama supporters to understand that. However, when someone who may become the next first lady makes such comments as in the story we have published, the public have the right to know. Intimidation directed to the publishers of the story is not the answer.

The delay to make public the recordings is expected to give time to Mrs Obama to come clean and tell the American people that her comments were not meant to harm anyone  but that she was reacting to the media pressure on her husband. She should also come out and tell the American people that she will not discriminate those who are not Obama fanatics if she becomes the first lady.

Die-hard Mcain supporters:

Those who do not support Obama are actively pushing for the release of the recordings also, and we understand them very well. In many telephone conversations with them we, however, get disturbed when we realise that most of them want the recordings to be released because they want to use it to stop Senator Obama from being elected President. They state clearly that if the story is true and released now, the contents will safe America from a constitutional crisis that may come if things come out after the elections that proves Obama was adopted by a foreigner, thus, disqualifying him from the Presidency.

Some readers:

Some have questioned why API has its base in Norway. Online News Media can be based anywhere in the world. With the Internet age, a news network can have people anywhere in the world. API’s news correspondents - 19 of them are real and based in the African Continent. API is a solid Daily Online News Channel and this Obama story will not change that.

Questioning API on being based in Norway:

There is nothing wrong having African Press International based in Norway and the channel run by Africans from the African Continent. Even Kenya’s present Prime Minister Raila Odinga lived in Norway for some time before joining the Kenya government.

API has also been accused because of the timing to release Mrs Obama story. Some even discus small issues as to why API telephone number starts with 00, and spellings in the article. This to us in API sounds ridiculous.

The important thing to be concerned about is how API obtained the story and how genuine it is. The second thing is to exercise understanding and to respect why there is a delay in releasing the recordings. API is not saying there are no recordings, but it is important to take serious API’s concerns on a possible suit if the tapes are not handled carefully.

API is not out to convince the American public of anything. We do not want to influence the outcome of the US Presidential elections. API got a true story and published it. The fact that the story has caused a stir was unexpected, but that does not mean API must rush in a manner that will cause problems to itself, just to satisfy those who want the audio tapes so badly.

When the legal concerns are cleared, which is happening in a short while, API will make public all the recordings available. This will also include comments, not yet published, which will most certainly put the Obama Campaign spokesperson who had dismissed the story off balance.

Even if our recordings or any other recordings had surfaced after the elections and  if the contents were damaging to the elected person that still could have caused any elected president to vacate the White House. We all know that the tapes released in the US in 1974 forced President Richard Nixon out of office. The truth is the truth. The tapes during Nixon time did not lie.

The same here. The recordings that API will release soon will not lie to the American people. Most probably, it will change the political landscape, something the Americans should start getting prepared to face.

Published by Chief Editor Korir

African Press International - API


52 posted on 10/17/2008 12:50:39 PM PDT by Star Traveler
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To: ConservativeGreek

I wasn’t referring to a privacy argument. It had something to do with the method of obtaining it. Something about signing something to reference it for research.


53 posted on 10/17/2008 1:38:26 PM PDT by Calpernia (Hunters Rangers - Raising the Bar of Integrity http://www.barofintegrity.us)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Lighten up, Diana. I have to work to pay the rent. Plus it seems FR already has about everything already...a VERY informed crowd. Don’t worry, I will be voting McCain!


54 posted on 10/22/2008 6:35:44 PM PDT by Athena51
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