Monthly Archives: November 2010

Cute spoof in the Ashland Daily Tidings

A spoof of the birther view of Barack Obama was published as a Guest Opinion at the Ashland (Oregon) Daily Tidings web site. The problem with this article is that it illustrates Poe’s Law; it’s hard to tell that it … Continue reading

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The “other” Congressional Research Service memo

In addition to the extensive and well-researched document distributed by the Congressional Research Service, a division of the Library of Congress, that I wrote about here in my article Congressional Research Service bursts birther balloon, there was another, shorter memo … Continue reading

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# 1,000

When I started this blog in December of 2008, I never thought I would find myself writing the 1,000th article, but that is what this is. Originally I thought I would look at a few conspiracy theories, collect the facts, … Continue reading

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The Force v Obama

Here I bring to you Jedi Pauly, the video. In this truly remarkable video, Jedi Pauly presents his “scientific” theory of “natural born citizenship” which derives from a principle he calls “natural law jurisdiction” under which one inherits their political … Continue reading

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Congressional Research Service punctures birther balloon

Thanks to several who pointed out, publicized and uploaded this birther-busting Congressional Research Service memo, Qualifications for Office of President of the United States and Legal Challenges to the Eligibility of a Candidate, from 2009. Click on the article title … Continue reading

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Obama signals era of cooperation

In a news conference this afternoon, the pragmatic side of President Obama was in evidence as he talked about working with Conservatives on the big issues confronting the nation. In addition to an offer to meet with congressional leaders of … Continue reading

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