Ironic Surrealism II

“Mr. Obama: Don’t Miss Next Week’s Chicago Tribune”

Velvet Hammer — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:07:25 +0000

Enough already!

Satisfy the people and lay this controversy to rest.

Mr. Obama: Don’t Miss Next Week’s Chicago Tribune

Full-Page Citizenship Challenge To Run Twice,
December 1st and 3rd

D.C. National Press Club Event: Dec 8th

Our full-page Open Letter to Mr. Obama will be published in the Chicago Tribune on both Monday, December 1, 2008 and Wednesday, December 3, 2008. It will appear in the main news section. Click here (pdf.) to view a copy of the final ad.

Chicago is Mr. Obama’s hometown. His transition team is operating out of the Kluczynski Federal Building in downtown Chicago. He is known to be a regular reader of the Tribune, Chicago’s principal newspaper, with a daily circulation of over a half-million readers.

The Open Letter to Mr. Obama is a formal Petition for a Redress (Remedy) for the alleged violation of the “natural born citizen” clause of the Constitution of the United States of America.
Mr. Obama is respectfully requested to direct the Hawaiian officials to provide access to his original birth certificate on December 5-7 by our team of forensic scientists, and to provide additional documentary evidence establishing his citizenship status prior to our Washington, D.C. press conference on December 8.

[…]

Perspective.
Highlighting the —hypocrisy of the —left.
Open Congress

Sponsor
* Sen. Claire McCaskill [D, MO]
* and 5 Co-Sponsors
o Sen. Hillary Clinton [D, NY]
o Sen. Thomas Coburn [R, OK]
o Sen. Patrick Leahy [D, VT]
o Sen. Barack Obama [D, IL]
o Sen. Jim Webb [D, VA]

SRES 511 RSATS

Calendar No. 715110th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 511

Recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 10, 2008

Mrs. MCCASKILL (for herself, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. OBAMA, Mr. COBURN, Mrs. CLINTON, and Mr. WEBB) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

April 24, 2008

Reported by Mr. LEAHY, without amendment

April 30, 2008

Considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.

Whereas the Constitution of the United States requires that, to be eligible for the Office of the President, a person must be a `natural born Citizen’ of the United States;

Whereas the term `natural born Citizen’, as that term appears in Article II, Section 1, is not defined in the Constitution of the United States;

Whereas there is no evidence of the intention of the Framers or any Congress to limit the constitutional rights of children born to Americans serving in the military nor to prevent those children from serving as their country’s President;

Whereas such limitations would be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the `natural born Citizen’ clause of the Constitution of the United States, as evidenced by the First Congress’s own statute defining the term `natural born Citizen’;

Whereas the well-being of all citizens of the United States is preserved and enhanced by the men and women who are assigned to serve our country outside of our national borders;

Whereas previous presidential candidates were born outside of the United States of America and were understood to be eligible to be President; and

Whereas John Sidney McCain, III, was born to American citizens on an American military base in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That John Sidney McCain, III, is a `natural born Citizen’ under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United Calendar No. 715110th CONGRESS2d Session S. RES. 511RESOLUTION Recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.April 24, 2008 Reported without amendment States.

H/T Conservative Redhead

Previously:
Wanted: Barack Hussein Obama’s Birth Certificate [Update 2] - March 5th, 2008
Is Obama’s “Certificate of Live Birth” a Forgery? [Update 3] - June 19, 2008
Obama’s “Fight The Smears” [is] Passing Off A Fraudulent Document As His “Certificate of Live Birth” [Update 3] - June 25th, 2008
The Continuing Saga of Obama’s Forged “Certificate Of Live Birth” [Update 2: 7-13-08] July 5, 2008
Second lawsuit challenging Barack Obama’s “natural born” citizenship
Confirmed: Service of legal documents to DNC and Senator Obama
Should America Trust the Analysis of Barack Obama’s Certificate of Live Birth by Fact Check.org?
AP Photo: School Registration Lists Barack Obama (Barry Soetoro) as a Muslim Indonesian Citizen
Illinois Petition for Investigation of Barack Obama’s Birth Certificate
Confirmed: Service of legal documents to DNC and Senator Obama
Second lawsuit challenging Barack Obama’s “natural born” citizenship
Fox Toledo News airs Berg v. Obama story [Update 3: Berg v.Obama Timeline linkage]
Supreme Court Justice Souter: Obama must present to the Court an authentic birth certificate by Dec 1 [Update: Or maybe not]
Barack Obama:”Show Evidence of U.S. Citizenship or Withdraw”
The Unending Saga of Barack Obama’s FAKE Birth Certificate Controversy
Legal Eagle Obama Supporters Working to Amend the Natural Born Citizen Requirement

Legal Eagle Obama Supporters Working to Amend the Natural Born Citizen Requirement

Velvet Hammer — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:27:52 +0000

Is there a connection to be found between Barack Obama (who by the way has yet to prove to the citizens of the United States his eligibility to be President of the United States under “The Natural Born Citizenship Requirement” by releasing his vault birth certificate) and the paper “AMENDING THE NATURAL BORN CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: GLOBALIZATION AS THE IMPETUS AND THE OBSTACLE”?

I report, you decide.

“If the facts do not support the theory, Destroy the facts!”
- Patriot Brigade Talk Radio Network

While digging my way through the Internet last night, I came across the following paper, written by SARAH P. HERLIHY.
It’s title

AMENDING THE NATURAL BORN CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: GLOBALIZATION AS THE IMPETUS AND THE OBSTACLE (Pdf.)

caught my eye, and had to read it…
I had to ask myself, what would drive any American to want to change a clause in a document that is the very foundation of our government?
So, I kept digging, and found that
Sarah P. Herlihy is employed by Kirkland & Ellis LLP

Publications

Note, Amending the Natural Born Citizen Requirement: Globalization as the Impetus and the Obstacle, 81 Chi.-Kent L. Rev. 275 (2006)

Noting that this law firm is based in Chicago, the light bulb was shining a little brighter.

Upon looking at the firm, and the partners, I found that Bruce I. Ettelson, P.C., is:

Member of finance committees of U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Richard Durbin.
(towards bottom of the page)

In addition, Jack S. Levin, P.C. also of Kirkland & Ellis LLP

December 2002 was presented the ” Illinois Venture Capital Association’s lifetime achievement award for service to the private equity/venture capital community” presented by Sen. Barack Obama

So it sure looks like Obama’s people have looked into the matter of “Natural born” as far back as early 2006. What is even more disturbing is that it would appear that they are following the thought of :

“If the facts do not support the theory, Destroy the facts!”

Here is the introduction to the paper… It looks like a road map for Obama’s defense lawyers…And a precursor to a Socialist world.

AMENDING THE NATURAL BORN CITIZEN REQUIREMENT: GLOBALIZATION AS THE IMPETUS AND THE OBSTACLE
SARAH P. HERLIHY
INTRODUCTION

The natural born citizen requirement in Article II of the United States Constitution has been called the “stupidest provision” in the Constitution, The natural born citizen requirement in Article II of the United States Constitution has been called the “stupidest provision” in the Constitution,1 “undecidedly un American,”2 “blatantly discriminatory,”3 and the “Constitution’s worst provision.”4 Since Arnold Schwarzenegger’s victory in the California gubernatorial recall election of 2003, commentators and policy-makers have once again started to discuss whether Article II of the United States Constitution should be amended to render naturalized citizens eligible for the presidency.5 Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the Constitution defines the eligibility requirements for an individual to become president.

Article II provides:

No Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States, at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the Office of President; neither shall any Person be eligible to that Of-fice who shall not have attained to the Age of thirty five Years, and been fourteen Years a Resident within the United States.6

Although these sixty-two words are far from extraordinary, the natural born citizen provision is controversial because it prevents over 12.8 million Americans from being eligible for the presidency.

In addition to Governor Schwarzenegger, the natural born citizen clause prohibits many other prominent Americans from becoming president, including Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm, former Secretaries of State Madeleine Albright and Henry Kissinger, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao and over 700 Medal of Honor Winners.10 Even though many of these individuals have served in high political positions or fought in a war on behalf of America, they are not able to become president simply because they were not born in the United States.

The natural born citizen clause of the United States Constitution should be repealed for numerous reasons. Limiting presidential eligibility to natural born citizens discriminates against naturalized citizens, is out-dated and undemocratic, and incorrectly assumes that birthplace is a proxy for loyalty. The increased globalization of the world continues to make each of these reasons more persuasive. As the world becomes smaller and cultures become more similar through globalization, the natural born citizen clause has increasingly become out of place in the American legal system. However, even though globalization strengthens the case for a Constitutional amendment, many Americans argue against abolishing the requirement. In a recent USA Today/CNN/Gallup Poll taken November 19–21, 2004, only 31% of the respondents favored a constitutional amendment to abolish the natural born citizen requirement while 67% opposed such an amendment.12 Although some of the reasons for maintaining the natural born citizen requirement are rational, many of the reasons are based primarily on emotion. Therefore, although globalization is one impetus that should drive Americans to rely on reason and amend the Constitution, this paper argues that common perceptions about globalization ironically will convince Americans to rely on emotion and oppose a Constitutional amendment.

Part one of this paper provides a brief history and overview of the natural born citizen requirement.

Part two discusses the rational reasons for abolishing this requirement and describes why the increase in globalization makes abolishing the natural born citizen requirement more necessary than ever.

Part three presents the arguments against allowing naturalized citizens to be eligible for the presidency and identifies common beliefs about glob-alization that will cause Americans to rely on emotion and oppose a Constitutional amendment.

Excerpt of full doc.,(download in entirety here)

Obama aside. The implications of doing away with the Constitutional Amendment requiring “natural born citizenship” are disturbing to say the least. Imagine the type of stealth candidate who could worm his way into the White House. America could be brought to her knees. That is if Obama does not accomplish that himself during his reign.

Additional “Kirkland & Ellis Obama connections

Kirkland & Ellis Celebrates Equip for Equality’s 20th Anniversary

On October 7, 2005, Kirkland & Ellis LLP helped Equip for Equality celebrate its 20th anniversary as a not-for-profit organization advancing the civil rights of Illinois children and adults with disabilities. Equip for Equality’s 20th anniversary celebration occurred at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Chicago and featured a keynote address delivered in person by United States Senator Barack Obama and a videotaped personal message from Mayor Daley. As a key underwriter of this event, Kirkland & Ellis joined political and civic leaders as well as fellow lawyers to help the charity celebrate two decades of achievement. Kirkland partner Seth Traxler serves on Equip for Equality’s board of directors and he co-chaired the 20th anniversary event.

Kirkland & Ellis quite generous in donations to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign
Open Secrets

BARACK OBAMA (D-IL)Top Contributors
#16 (out of the 20 top contributors)
Kirkland & Ellis $451,655

Bundling…

Jack Levin (see above) IL Kirkland & Ellis
Bundler for Barack Obama, raised at least $50,000 2008

Deneese Walia Levin @LinkedIn

Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Deneese Walia Levin’s Education
University of Chicago Law School
JD, 2000 — 2003

Additional Information
Deneese Walia Levin’s Groups:

Former Students of Barack Obama

Barack Obama’s Paperless Trail

Velvet Hammer — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:17:20 +0000

1. Occidental College records — Not released

2. Columbia College records — Not released

3. Columbia Thesis paper — ‘not available’

4. Harvard College records — Not released

5. Selective Service Registration — “a federal crime” ?

6. Medical records — Not released (except for a one page summary)

7. Illinois State Senate records — ‘not available’

8. Law practice client list — Not released

9. Certified Copy of original Birth certificate — Not released (lawsuits pending)

10. Embossed, signed paper Certification of Live Birth — Not released (lawsuits pending)

11. Harvard Law Review articles published — One “unsigned — and previously unattributed”

12. University of Chicago scholarly articles — None

Barack Obama is and has been all along a CLOSED BOOK.
Interesting though when applying for a position in the Obama Administration, applicants must BARE ALL and then some!

Bloody hypocrite…

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Is Profiling Justifible(?)

Velvet Hammer — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 01:12:37 +0000

A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality that they imagine that America can suffer defeat without any inconvenience to themselves.

Pause a moment, reflect back.

These events are actual events from history. They really happened!!!

Do you remember?

1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by Muslim male extremist between the ages of 17 and 40.

2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

3. In 1979, the US embassy in Iran was taken over by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

4. During the 1980’s a number of Americans were kidnapped in Lebanon by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

5. In 1983, the US Marine barracks in Beirut was blown up by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

6. In 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked and a 70 year old American passenger was murdered and thrown overboard in his wheelchair by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

7. In 1985 TWA flight 847 was hijacked at Athens, and a US Navy diver trying to rescue passengers was murdered by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

8. In 1988 , Pan Am Flight 103 was bombed by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

9. In 1993 the World Trade Center was bombed the first time by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

10. In 1998, the US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania were bombed by Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

11. On 9/11/01, four airliners were hijacked; two were used as missiles to take down the World Trade Centers and of the remaining two, one crashed into the US Pentagon and the other was diverted and crashed by the passengers. Thousands of people were killed by Muslim male extremists between the of 1 7 and 40.

12. In 2002 the United States fought a war in Afghanistan against Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

13. In 2002 reporter Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and murdered by- - you guessed it– Muslim male extremists between the ages of 17 and 40.

No, I really don’t see a pattern here to justify profiling, do you?

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Odolatry

Velvet Hammer — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:40:51 +0000

Odolatry: The worship of [false idol] Barack Obama

_{Veronica Lewis, left, bends forward} bows _{as she continues to react to seeing that it is President-elect Barack Obama, and his family, from left, Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha, 7, (hidden) Malia, 10, distributing the Thanksgiving turkeys at the food bank at St. Columbanus Catholic Church on the South Side of Chicago, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008}

H/T Blatherings

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