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Boehner: “The State Of Hawaii Has Said President Obama Was Born There. That’s Good Enough For Me”
mediaite.com ^ | Jan.6, 2011 | Mark Joyella

Posted on 01/06/2011 4:00:50 PM PST by Free ThinkerNY

In his first interview since being sworn in as Speaker of the House, John Boehner makes it clear he has no questions about President Obama’s birth, saying “the State of Hawaii has said President Obama was born there. That’s good enough for me.”

In the exclusive interview with NBC’s Brian Williams–set to air tonight on NBC Nightly News–Boehner does not say he’ll tell members of Congress to simply put the matter of the president’s birth aside:

WILLIAMS: I’m curious as to how much responsibility you feel specifically because of something that happened this morning. During the reading of the Constitution, Congressman Frank Pallone of New Jersey was reading a portion of the document, interrupted by someone who heckled from within the chamber. It was to express doubt over the President’s American citizenship. Provided you believe the President is an American citizen, you’ve got 12 members co-sponsoring legislation that does about the same thing, it expresses doubt. Would you be willing to say, “This is a distraction, I’ve looked at it to my satisfaction. Let’s move on.”

BOEHNER: The state of Hawaii has said that President Obama was born there. That’s good enough for me.

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KEYWORDS: boehner; boehnerdumb; boehnerweak; boner; certifigate; dumb; dumbarse; idiot; naturalborncitizen; stupid
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To: Free ThinkerNY

I happened to be driving when he was sworn in. That is the only time I listen to the radio. I noted the comment that he was not using the Bible but just had his hand on the podium.

I guess it is his choice but it might show something about him.


41 posted on 01/06/2011 4:41:42 PM PST by yarddog
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To: Michael Barnes

“....lets talk about Natural Born Citizenship status.”

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How can anyone even start that conversation knowing full well that Obam’s pappy was NEVER a US citizen?


42 posted on 01/06/2011 4:43:13 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: upsdriver

Nailed it!


43 posted on 01/06/2011 4:43:27 PM PST by org.whodat
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To: RC one

The whole problem is that the Republicans allow the mainstream media to set the narrative. There are plenty of responses Boehner could have come up with besides that weak and evasive answer. Like look, we want more evidence from Obama on his Hawaiin birth and if he can’t produce it, he’s in trouble. The Consitution requires it.

The Republican Party are cowards, intimidated by the Democrats and their media agents into doing just what the Dems want on this issue. Hopeless.

And the so called Conservative pundits who likewise bo the Dems bidding on this are betraying us as well.


44 posted on 01/06/2011 4:43:55 PM PST by wistful
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To: Free ThinkerNY

Whining, lying, crying RINO wimp.

Instant RINO, just add power.

Resign now!


45 posted on 01/06/2011 4:44:14 PM PST by wolficatZ (Somebody once wrote "Revenge is a dish that has to be eaten cold")
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To: Michael Barnes

I’m with you.


46 posted on 01/06/2011 4:46:33 PM PST by freekitty (Give me back my conservative vote; then find me a real conservative to vote for)
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To: madison10

“that Barack Hussein, Sr. was NOT his father, but that Frank Marshall Davis was his dad.”

He looks and acts more like Malcolm X. Check out pictures and videos and note physical resemblance, mannerisms, gestures, oratorical style, etc. It uncanny.


47 posted on 01/06/2011 4:47:06 PM PST by Starboard
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To: upsdriver

So is the House going to look into the non-eligibility or not?


48 posted on 01/06/2011 4:49:23 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)
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To: troy McClure

Anybody who calls Boehner needs to tell him that the HDOH has indirectly confirmed that the “vital records” Fukino referred to in her statement were amended in 2006, which means they are not legally valid.

IOW, Fukino said that she has personally seen the LEGALLY INVALID vital records verifying that Obama was born in Hawaii.

Boehner needs to know that, because legally invalid records don’t prove anything. They have no probative value, and the State of Hawaii does not vouch for any claims on them. So Fukino CANNOT say where Obama was born. According to HRS 338-17 Obama’s BC only ever have any legal value if it is presented as evidence to a judicial or administrative person or body. And in that case, the evidentiary standards would have to be met to determine whether the claims were considered valid.

So - long story short - Boehner needs to know that the HDOH has admitted that what they have for Obama is legally invalid - that the “vital records” on which Fukino based her statement are legally invalid records.

By failing to clarify that when she knew people misunderstood her, she deceived Boehner and other federal officials on a matter of federal jurisdiction, which is a violation of the Federal General False Statement Act.


49 posted on 01/06/2011 4:49:44 PM PST by butterdezillion
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To: RVN Airplane Driver

“...there is only two years left in zero’s admin....”

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Enough time for him to do irreversible damage to the country.


50 posted on 01/06/2011 4:50:00 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: troy McClure

Anybody who calls Boehner needs to tell him that the HDOH has indirectly confirmed that the “vital records” Fukino referred to in her statement were amended in 2006, which means they are not legally valid.

IOW, Fukino said that she has personally seen the LEGALLY INVALID vital records verifying that Obama was born in Hawaii.

Boehner needs to know that, because legally invalid records don’t prove anything. They have no probative value, and the State of Hawaii does not vouch for any claims on them. So Fukino CANNOT say where Obama was born. According to HRS 338-17 Obama’s BC only ever have any legal value if it is presented as evidence to a judicial or administrative person or body. And in that case, the evidentiary standards would have to be met to determine whether the claims were considered valid.

So - long story short - Boehner needs to know that the HDOH has admitted that what they have for Obama is legally invalid - that the “vital records” on which Fukino based her statement are legally invalid records.

By failing to clarify that when she knew people misunderstood her, she deceived Boehner and other federal officials on a matter of federal jurisdiction, which is a violation of the Federal General False Statement Act.


51 posted on 01/06/2011 4:50:33 PM PST by butterdezillion
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To: Free ThinkerNY

not a good answer from Boehner. I could have done better without even having to get into Obama specifically.

My answer would have been “I have no idea where Obama was born. This isn’t about Obama. This issue illustrates we need a process that ensures our Presidents and officials meet the requirements specified in the Constitution. There are countless times when private citizens have to produce birth certificates to prove their eligibility. We should ask no less of our Presidents. The fact that Obama has not offered a long form birth certificate to clear up this issue is puzzling to me. But I am more concerned about precedent and the overall process. This is not about Obama... “


52 posted on 01/06/2011 4:51:07 PM PST by plain talk
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To: Patton@Bastogne

You really think so? If it was then I am hopeful. If not, not.


53 posted on 01/06/2011 4:51:41 PM PST by little jeremiah (Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. CSLewis)
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To: Mister Da; rxsid; Spaulding; danamco; Gadsden1st
nobody has produced conclusive proof of his ineligibility

Nobody except Barry himself in his book, the leftists themselves by publishing a COLB, and by pointing out two newspaper birth announcements.

All of these claim Barry's father to be Barack Obama (Sr.) thereby providing proof that Barry is NOT and never can be a Natural Born Citizen.

All you have to do is except the leftists word for who Barrys father was, and you have your proof.

54 posted on 01/06/2011 4:55:16 PM PST by ASA Vet (Natural-born citizens, are those born in the country, of parents who are citizens. De Vattel)
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To: Starboard
>>>It’s not just about the birth records. Everything about his past is a closed book. Obama is hiding something big.<<<

You got that right Big STARboard. Hiding stuff big time.

Just saw on Fox w/ Shep: Shep interviewed a talking head and this talking head said, “....the heckler in the house was questioning Obama’s naturalized citizenship...” BS I say, the question to be answered is 0dumbo and his NaturalBornStatus and not naturalized.

Red.

55 posted on 01/06/2011 4:55:34 PM PST by redshawk (Hey 0Dumbo, I'm scratching my nose too, and not with my index finger!)
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To: Danae
Come on John! It’s just the future of this NATION on the line. //// He was the minority speaker for the 111th Congress. You know, the one that allowed this travesty in the first place.
56 posted on 01/06/2011 4:55:56 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike (TeaNami)
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To: wistful

The other problem is that we, as a party, only control 1/2 of 1/3 of the government. As such, we need to pick and fight our battles wisely. Boehner doesn’t strike me as the kind of guy that goes rushing onto the field of battle like a crazed berserker swinging his axe at everything in his path. I think he’s more likely the sort that pats you on the back during the day and tells you how much he likes your tie and then goes into his office to arrange for his minions to destroy you. Right now, that’s what we need IMO, a hidden fist, not an iron fist. I will judge this congress by it’s outcomes, not its words.


57 posted on 01/06/2011 4:56:14 PM PST by RC one (WHAT!!!!)
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To: wistful

“The Republican Party are cowards, intimidated by the Democrats and their media agents”

Yep. Like they say, its tough to score points when you’re always playing defense.


58 posted on 01/06/2011 4:57:28 PM PST by Starboard
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To: Free ThinkerNY
I have a thought:

Birthers have lost in the Federal courts & the military courts.

But there is an election coming up in 2012. In all 57 (?) states, candidates must meet the requirements to hold office to appear on the ballot.

If only one, or a few states refuse to certify Obama’s eligibility, the Birther cause will have been won.

Note that ONE state, Hawaii, has been accused of hiding info on Obama’s eligibility, therefore blocking Birther's efforts to get at the truth. One state could also end his reelection bid in 2012!

59 posted on 01/06/2011 5:03:13 PM PST by Mister Da (The mark of a wise man is not what he knows, but what he knows he doesn't know!)
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To: RVN Airplane Driver

it would take longer to get rid of the sack of excretment through the courts via the BC challenges..


I has taken 2 years to get to this point....

“Colonel Gregory Hollister v Barry Soetoro Petition filed at SCOTUS Distributed for Conference; Perkins Coie Defending Barry Soetoro(Obama).”

http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2010/12/colonel-hollister-v-barry-soetoroobama.html


60 posted on 01/06/2011 5:03:17 PM PST by Hotlanta Mike (TeaNami)
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