I was infuriated when a read a previous synopsis of Cantor’s replies. However in reading the transcript of the interview, I’ve gleaned what I believe to be a strategy (I hope) Cantor’s replies.
He states Obama is a citizen. He does not venture into the Natural Born = gray area.
People have read Obama’s book or if they did not read the book, they are aware of Obama’s narrative. The truth of having a foreign father was right in front of EVERYBODY. Another truth in front of us all - Obama was adopted by Lolo Soetoro.
Cantor’s reply keeps the discussion on citizen v. natural born in the mainstream news. As the American public become more educated on the issue, other questions will emerge.
These questions are going to have to be placed often in the MSM, such as “ why is Obama spending so much rather than just showing his BC”, “why did he executive order all of his records sealed”.
The only way to force the MSM to cover any of these questions is to continually be engaging more people through blogs, political forums, facebook, etc. and develop a groundswell. This groundswell needs to encourage or force Issa to investigate Obama.
I would doubt that the vast majority of Obama’s voters give a darn about “rule of law” and “Natural Born” in regards to the Constitution. I have heard the lack of regard with my own ears from those who voted for Obama.
They do not think it is fair just because he has a foreign Dad “ he could not pick his father”. To Obama voters the Constitution is a merely an outline. a pattern to be adjusted. The young voters do not understand or believe in American exceptionalism. They - studies have proved - are guided by emotions.
If Obama is to be discredited or replaced without the country apart at the seams, it must be gradual.
Probably what would PO many of Obama’s supporters would be admittance to college on foreign student status which many of us suspect.
Cantor laid the groundwork with “he is a citizen”. I suspect many others will begin to state without malice in reference to Obama, “he is a citizen”.
As much as I would like to march in and arrest Obama’s arse, place him and Pelosi in Larkin’s cell, and release Larkin, it would not be the best thing for this country.
I would agree with what you said if, instead of allowing we weren’t ‘crazy’, Cantor had said we have legitimate questions. He just doesn’t seem all that concerned with us or our issues. He is DC Old Guard. I only wish there was some way to clean house, and start over with TEA party leaders. I guess we’ll have to wait until 2012.
Anyway, thanks for your thoughts. You are more optimistic than I am. Maybe if we bombard Cantor’s office with complaints, he’ll change his tune.