Okay, I admit I just used that title to pull you into reading this. Apparently it worked if you’ve read this far. If you have a computer and an internet connection, then you’ve probably read or heard about the many looming court cases and questions regarding Obama’s eligibility for President of the United States.
Many people that I’ve discussed the issue with have questioned why it’s even an important topic, or they try to attach me and the issue to some sort of fringe racist ideology – the same one that the lefties have been trying to like the Republican Party to since Obama became President. I’m not a Constitutional lawyer, and I personally cannot say without a doubt if Obama is eligible or not. However as a political scientist and a rational American citizen, I am able to look at the facts and make an educated opinion.
I think in order to truly understand the issue; one must see it from an un-biased and factual based perspective. Simple personal opinion will not suffice with this topic. The very first thing one should do when studying this eligibility issue is to see what exactly the rules are – which are stated in the United States Constitution.
The Constitution specifically states in section Article II, Section 1 that in order to be eligible for the Presidency of the United States, “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 office who shall not have attained to the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the United States”. The various courts cases that have popped up over the last few months have focused on the natural born citizen citizenship requirement.
The really ironic thing about these cases is the fact that the courts are dismissing the cases under the absurd excuse that they do not have jurisdiction. Not have jurisdiction? If they don’t have jurisdiction, then who does exactly? If these very same courts don’t have jurisdiction to address this major constitutional dispute then how exactly are they able to decision other cases that involve the United States Constitution? It would seem to me that they are either being influenced by political party alliances or they just don’t want to get involved in the drama. In either case, they are not living up to their pledge as a Judge.
Not all the cases have been dismissed however. On Sept. 8, 2009, U.S. District Court Judge David O. Carter ordered a scheduling conference for Oct. 5, 2009, allowing the Obama eligibility case filed by Dr. Orly Taitz, Esq. on behalf Captain Pamela Barnett, Alan Keyes and others to proceed. The Judge heard the case and refused to dismiss it even though Department of Justice lawyers requested a dismissal. That case has a tentative trial date for the dispute Jan. 26, 2010 (if it doesn’t get dismissed by then).
Many feel that had Obama’s possible ineligibility issues been publicized before the election (other than Fox News and Conservative talk radio), Hillary Clinton likely would have become the Democratic nominee. Although with that being said, she would have also been vulnerable to the other candidates running for the office. Shutting up the press and paying hundreds of thousands of dollars in court fees defending the cases seemed to be an easier and more effective way to deal with the problem.
One of the main problems I see with the whole Obama ineligibility is, who would be the President if Obama was indeed found out not to be fit for the role. Many feel that Joe Biden would assume the responsibilities; however others feel that Biden too would be removed from office because he rode the presidential ticket that was based on false pretenses. Some even think that since Nancy Pelosi is 3rd in line that she would assume the Presidential seat. It’s really hard to say sense something of this magnitude has never happened in the United States.
The other big question is what would happen to all of the legislation that Obama spearheaded during his tenure?Would it all be reversed somehow? Who knows for sure really? This is all hypothetical thought, scary sounding as it is. In my opinion, regardless of the facts that unfold with these pending cases and investigations…I honestly feel nothing will happen within the government to address the looming issue. The People on the other hand may have a different perspective and action plan.
As a paralegal, back in 1993 conversation in our office often turned to the Constitution and the need for updating/rewriting it. This topic certainly is valid at this time, since we surely need to make it CLEAR what the line of succession is regarding a President’s removal/ineligibility, since at this time, neither Biden, Pelosi or anyone else would be elligible considering the fraud that has been committed and/or backs were turned to condone the fraud. There must be a way to immediately put on trial anyone who knew and did NOTHING to stop it…and we know that may include the entire congress! There are NO heroes in our government, unfortunately. Immediate election to eliminate fraud of other candidates may be an option. Keyes, Palin, and others come to mind for me, but there MUST be a way to get someone in that will DO THE JOB RIGHT.Going back to a paper ballot as well with a fingerprint voters registration sounds like a good idea as well with a check of social security records built in. Dead people don’t vote. Welcome comments as to what you believe the solutions are. This country is in T-R-O-U-B-L-E. A balance budget is a must in our constitution as well with no PORK allowed. Time for “favors” is over.