Monthly Archives: March 2011

Birther 12-step program

The best part of blogging is coming up with titles for the articles. A recent story at the Post & Email blog gives 12 steps  for indicting President Obama. Two US Attorneys General have determined that a sitting president cannot … Continue reading

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This just in: Presidential birth certificate bill in Iowa

State Senator Kent Sorenson has introduced a bill in the Iowa Senate that would require candidates for President to provide a birth certificate, according to a new item at the Iowa Independent. The Bill, SF 368 is not your usual … Continue reading

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A number of you have posted comments, or sent me contact emails saying that recent comments are not  visible. Some say that after you POST a new comment, everything appears. If you experience this problem, please do the following: See … Continue reading

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Another over-the-top birther bill in Georgia

Just when you were settling down to see what happens with the birther bills, Georgia has added another bill to its list. This one will delight the heart of any birther, since it goes farther than any before it, demanding … Continue reading

Posted in Birther Politics, Legislation | 151 Comments

Calvin’s case

Calvin’s case (1608) was probably the most important legal decision in English legal history regarding citizenship. The decision, written by Lord Coke is widely cited, and appears in important US court decisions on citizenship including United States v Wong. Calvin … Continue reading

Posted in Citizenship | 509 Comments

Obots in HISTORY! Edward S. Corwin

Edward S. Corwin was the McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University in the first part of the 20th century. Corwin is author of several books including The President, Office and Powers in several editions. In the 1957 edition, he … Continue reading

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