Judge tosses Obama ‘birther’ suit, gives lawyer a warning
From the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer:
U.S. District Court Judge Clay Land today tossed out a complaint by an Army captain fighting deployment to Iraq by questioning the legitimacy of President Barack Obama.
Land also put attorney Orly Taitz, who represents Capt. Connie Rhodes and is a leader in the national “birther” movement, on notice by stating that she could face sanctions if she ever files a similar “frivolous” lawsuit in his court.
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Your All RACIST!!
September 16th, 2009
2:22 pm
I am glad this happened because the birther movement needs to stop. It undermines legit concerns about the direction Obama is taking this country.
Will Jones - Atlanta Jeffersonian Exegesis
September 16th, 2009
2:22 pm
Dollars to donuts says Orly Taitz is another of Netanyahu’s agents doing “follow-up” work to help keep sheltered those false Jews we deported in the Mossad dressed as “Palastinians” arrested on 9/11 in New Jersey videotaping the WTC crashes. They obviously helped Bush and Cheney commit 9/11 and the American People need justice for all of them, if we wish to remain free.
Old Hippie
September 16th, 2009
2:24 pm
Too bad that judge can’t shut up all those other racist “birthers”. Pres. Carter has it 100% right – all this astroturf uprising of birthers, deathers, Tenthers, etc is nothing more than a racist minority raising hell because a black man was elected, by a large majority of voters, to be the president for all of the country, including them.
RocktheJungle
September 16th, 2009
2:38 pm
I love all the comments about racism.You libs are the racist , you think just because Obama has a darker skin tone than usual that he is black, i thought his mother is white , oh wait she is.
Your stereotypical comments about Obama show that you think Black people should be used just as tokens to advance your socialist agenda.
Your All RACIST!!
September 16th, 2009
2:41 pm
I don’t understand how a country of individuals that 60% of which classify themselves as conservative cannot protest the direction one of the most liberal presidents is taking us without it being racist. Politics have hit a new low.
wilder5121
September 16th, 2009
3:06 pm
Orly Taitz: dentist, real estate agent, and lawyer. My only question is…who in their right mind would get their teeth fixed or buy a house from this certifiably-insane wingnut?
haras1966
September 16th, 2009
3:08 pm
RocktheJungle said:I love all the comments about racism.You libs are the racist, you think just because Obama has a darker skin tone than usual that he is black, I thought his mother is white, oh wait she is.
Wow, nothing gets by you, jungle, but blame the media for calling President Obama African-American or “black”. Obama isn’t 100% African true, but according to the law made years and years ago, he had to be listed as “black” on his birth certificate. I think it had something to do with making sure that any person who had that awful “black blood” running thru their veins was a second class citizen.
weird
September 16th, 2009
3:16 pm
Why wouldn’t liberals want to see Obama’s birth certificate?
If you believe we should get rid of the constitution then we can all understand why you don’t care.
allen
September 16th, 2009
3:24 pm
http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/born_in_the_usa.html
Dummy
September 16th, 2009
3:28 pm
I’m not very smart, but I wonder if that judge is a member of a little group called American Trial Lawyers. They are known to be huge Democratic supporters. Hmmmmmmm…..
Brendt
September 16th, 2009
3:45 pm
It’s about time. Judge Clay Land, appointed by Pres. Bush, gave this the due consideration it needed and threw it out of court.
Weird: We saw is “Birth Certificate” according to Hawaii. That green paper is the legal proof of his birth in Hawaii. NOTE: Yes, foreigners can get certificates like that from Hawaii, but they list the location of birth as the foreign birth location, not somewhere in Hawaii.
RocktheJungle: Have you considered that his CoLB lists him as “Black”? It could have some bearing on this, as could the fact that, in many parts of the country, people with as little as 1/64th “Black Blood” were considered to be black, not white. 50% “Black Blood” was, no question, considered black.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
3:47 pm
“You libs are the racist . . .”
Spoken like a true bigot making sweeping generalizations about a group of people. The rest of that comment is too idiotic to comment on.
“My only question is…who in their right mind would get their teeth fixed or buy a house from this certifiably-insane wingnut?”
Chuck Norris?
“I’m not very smart . . .”
Obviously.
“If you believe we should get rid of the constitution (sic) then we can all understand why you don’t care.”
Hiding behind the U.S. Constitution is pathetic and a ruse for your true motivation. I’ve seen a copy of the legal document that the Republican Governor of Hawaii and its HHS has certified as legal proof of the President’s natural born status.
“They obviously helped Bush and Cheney commit 9/11 . . .”
Truthers are as delusional and disturbed as birfoons.
Some painful reading for the mentally challenged birfoons:
http://conwebwatch.tripod.com/stories/2009/wndbirthlies.html
Coastal Cavalier
September 16th, 2009
3:52 pm
I am a Republican and have never doubted the status of the President’s birth. What I do get angry about is being called a racist because I disagree with his policies. Those policies are similar to many white Democrats and I differ with them and its okay. But if I differ with the President I on the same policies I am a racist because he is African-American. Please explain why.
cletus T Rockafella
September 16th, 2009
3:56 pm
All one has to do is to read the rants & raves of a will jones to see how America has digressed. This nation USED to be great at one time, but will never be great again. Why? People like will jones and his diatribe. Had the useless one, currently called our president, wanted to resolve this issue, he would have merely presented his birth certificate. He obfuscates the issue by refusing to do so, in fear that in would, in fact, lend credence to those who protest. So, the birthers continue and nothing is solve, including the REAL problems of America. Same as it ever was.
john sterczek
September 16th, 2009
4:05 pm
ITS NOT OVER YET…………………….
RocktheJungle
September 16th, 2009
4:06 pm
Majority Will answer this question is Obama black or white ?I can’t wait to see your response.
Tom
September 16th, 2009
4:08 pm
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Coastal Cavalier
September 16th, 2009
3:52 pm
I am a Republican and have never doubted the status of the President’s birth. What I do get angry about is being called a racist because I disagree with his policies. Those policies are similar to many white Democrats and I differ with them and its okay. But if I differ with the President I on the same policies I am a racist because he is African-American. Please explain why.”
Based on the old principle, “If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas.”
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
4:09 pm
“What I do get angry about is being called a racist because I disagree with his policies.”
You’re right. That is wrong and just as shameful.
Greg
September 16th, 2009
4:12 pm
No, you’re racist! No, YOU are racist because you’re a liberal! Nuh uh, YOU’RE racist because you disagree with the president! I know you are, but what am I? Racist! I’m rubber, you’re glue, so neener neener!
Children, please behave!
Road Scholar
September 16th, 2009
4:16 pm
Coastal Cavalier: I must state that I am unfamiliar with any of your previous posts. Discussion of our views is not racist depending on how each view is communicated. All too often we lump people together , which is wrong. But I think the lack of understanding, research, and listening to others’ views clouds the way for the common ground to be realized and the differences to be discussed intelligently. While many arguements become emotional, emotions need to be checked at the door, along with the misinformation, which seems worse from the conservative side now. If we can get past the name calling, and blantant lies, and accept reality (which may be cloudy for some), then maybe we can have meaningful discussions about our future and what we want for OUR country. Hopefully you do not take exception with my statement.
Justin
September 16th, 2009
4:18 pm
Coastal Cavalier
September 16th, 2009
3:52 pm
“I am a Republican and have never doubted the status of the President’s birth. What I do get angry about is being called a racist because I disagree with his policies. Those policies are similar to many white Democrats and I differ with them and its okay. But if I differ with the President I on the same policies I am a racist because he is African-American. Please explain why.”
It is okay to disagree with the President, and indeed any President, based on facts and not lies. How would characterize calling the President Hitler, socialist,communist,Nazi, “we want our country” back, “the real american people”, Obama death panel etc. The President of the United States is not only the head of government, he is also the head of state as such should be respected. Would call the conduct of Rep Joe Wilson respectful? or would you call the rantings on the Fox News, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hanity respectful? I wonder why these people were not disrepectful to Bush or any other white president. My point is you can disagree with Obama without trying to deligitimize him, that somehow he is not “fit” to be president.
Adam
September 16th, 2009
4:28 pm
I’m curious about what sort of ‘bribe and a threat’ was made to Clay Land, in order to have this suit quashed.
There is nothing ‘racist’ about this. If Colin Powell, Condoleeza Rice, or Jessie Jackson were in the Oval Office, none of this would be an issue. Conversely, if it were John McCain, it might.
For an exemplar of ‘racism’, why not have a look at some of Van Jones’ statements:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6gOmIalJVw
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
4:40 pm
“I’m curious about what sort of ‘bribe and a threat’ was made to Clay Land, in order to have this suit quashed.”
Oh, good. More idiotic, paranoid drivel to fuel the deranged birfoons. Sane people understand the meaning of “frivolous lawsuit”. Taitz said Judge Clay Land “should be tried for treason with Obama.“
Threatening a judge is a great way to gain sympathy from the courts.
Remember, just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean people aren’t actually out to get you.
Straight Arrow
September 16th, 2009
5:26 pm
Geez, you would think these inbred brain-dead Obots would take the time to study the facts of the Obama birth eligibility situation.
Apparently not.
Keith
September 16th, 2009
5:29 pm
I just don’t understand why Obama has spent over $1 million wiping out all paper trails concerning his birth and his travels as a youngster. He could put an end to all of this by just releasing the “official certified” copy of his birth certificate (not the live birth record he previously released). Of course that certified copy will show his race to be white, since babies are listed as having the race of their mother… and that would be devastating to Obama and his supporters.
OldGaDawg
September 16th, 2009
5:49 pm
This judge is a “JackAss”….
He can not stop any person in this country from questioning Mr. Obama’s qualification(s) as this country’s President. The U.S Constitution is there for our legal standings and ALL APPOINTED JUDGES, CONGRESMEN AND EVEN TO OUR PRESIDENT HAVE BEEN SWORN TO UPHOLD, HONOR AND PROTECT IT. THEREFOR THIS JUDGE IS A “JACKASS”… He too is bound by this document and he his self could face charges of not properly executing his job or upholding it and the rights given to Americans by said document. This will only bring more to question(s) the validity of Mr. Obama’s of not having the necessary qualification of being seated as our Commander and Chief.
Will Jones - Atlanta Jeffersonian Exegesis
September 16th, 2009
6:43 pm
“The New Pearl Harbor,”: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/hankramey/The%20New%20Pearl%20Harbor.pdf
…a free pdf download of the sedulous proof of Bush’s and Cheney’s 9/11 treason by a scholar of proven integrity.
Those who reject its irrefutable conclusion without reading it to attempt to debunk it are morons, philistines or traitors.
Those of us sworn to “protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies, foreign AND DOMESTIC” are morally obliged to read it and work to take the appropriate action to fulfill The Oath.
Death for Treason – Bush and Cheney must hang. The Navy Yard’s gallows will accommodate those wishing to support their treason, as well.
Andi Elliott
September 16th, 2009
6:53 pm
“They” love to play the race card…what else are they going to say? Let’s turn our attention to the investigation that the New Hampsire Sec of State regarding Barry’s eligibility is beginning AND Judge Carter’s court in California.
Georgia voter
September 16th, 2009
7:20 pm
There is a good reason that liberals don’t want to see the President’s birth certificate. As long as it stays locked up in some state hospital, then the lunatics on the right will keep on bringing this up. Liberals secretly love the birthers because they make conservatives look like raging idiots. Every moment used to discuss this non-issue is a moment lost. Meaningful conservative ideas are being pushed aside for this nonsense. Keep this up and the 23 percent of Americans who identify as Republicans will shrink even further.
RIP GOP
September 16th, 2009
7:24 pm
Would the last one out, please turn the lights off. It might be too late though. I’m afraid that when it comes to public policy the Republicans’ lights are on, but nobody’s home.
This is why I left
September 16th, 2009
7:27 pm
We are in the midst of what should be the most significant domestic debate of our times. If the comments on this page are even partially representative of the view of Republicans then you can see exactly why I left this party. You guys are NUTS!
Will Jones is a kook
September 16th, 2009
7:45 pm
Please make sure to try obama at the same time. If any presidential act should be defined as treason………..obama is making a strong push as the worst president of all time.
Peiper
September 16th, 2009
7:56 pm
Funny how this is getting swept under the rug,, again. If he is a citizen show us the proof and show us an answer as to why he took finical aid as a foreign student in the USA . In no way shape or from am I a racist. I just detest crooks. Way too many brave Americans have fought and died to have this abomination in the White House
Volubrjotr
September 16th, 2009
8:03 pm
Where’s The Birth Certificate Barry Soetoro? Instead of paying $1.4 Million to keep it hidden for the Cult Of COLBERs – just show us your Vault Long Form Birth Certificate as John McCain Had To Through A Congressional Hearing. I guess If You Have enough OBOTS out there The LAW does not apply to some White Person Who can claim his murdered kenyan father was black too.
Coastal Cavalier
September 16th, 2009
9:08 pm
Road Scholar..I do not take exception to what you say. I have come to the conclusion long ago that what we have in Washington is a political tit for tat and I am afraid there is no way to stop it. Just a few examples of what I mean..The Democrats went after Nixon so the GOP goes after the first Democrat they can in Clinton and it goes one step further…Some Democrats spend most of GWB’s two terms doing everything in their power to undermine him and dis-respect him now some Republicans are using many of the same arguments the Dems used against Bush against Obama (questioning legitimacy of his election, with us or against us, must respect the office of president regardless of who is in it). When both parties can declare an end to this tit for tat and agree to disagree on some issues but ultimately working for the good of the country and not their own little baliwick then we will return to the greatness that was and can be America.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
9:18 pm
“I just don’t understand why Obama has spent over $1 million . . .”
Do you have receipts or are you another idiot parroting Whirled Nut Daily?
http://conwebwatch.tripod.com/stories/2009/wndbirthlies.html
Does a citizen deserve a defense even if the suit is frivolous?
How many cases were pro bono? (for the deranged birfoons this does not mean “for Sonny”)
Birfoons are dangerous and delusional and deserve to be mocked and ridiculed.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
9:20 pm
“$1.4 Million”
Now it’s higher. Make it a billion. You’re a freaking idiot making charges WITHOUT PROOF.
These cowardly birfoons should be held accountable for libel.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
9:24 pm
“show us an answer as to why he took finical aid as a foreign student in the USA”
It was an April Fool’s Joke perpetrated by an idiot like yourself.
http://www.snopes.com/politics/obama/occidental.asp
“Finical” aid? Put down the crack pipe.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
9:28 pm
“just show us your Vault Long Form Birth Certificate as John McCain Had To Through A Congressional Hearing”
That never happened. All birfoons are liars.
Majority Will
September 16th, 2009
9:32 pm
“Way too many brave Americans have fought and died to have this abomination in the White House”
Thanks for admitting your true, disgusting motivation. I’m ashamed to know that you are a citizen of the United States of America.
Elizabeth
September 16th, 2009
9:59 pm
You aren’t racist for disagreeing with the president. You ARE racist when your tenor is hateful, venomous, and vitriolic.
You can disagree without being a rabid, crazed, irrational, unreasonable jerk.
The Moderate Middle Majority
September 16th, 2009
10:12 pm
I feel like I have two choices: liberal Democrats and the rest of the Democrats. The GOP is no longer a viable political party in my view.
Me
September 16th, 2009
11:11 pm
Old Hippe, you are a f*cking idiot.
Mary
September 16th, 2009
11:31 pm
Old Hippie………. AMEN! I could not have said it better.
JEM
September 17th, 2009
12:19 am
It’s not fair to call all of the Repubs racist. You just give them ammunition to spread their BS. Just because they don’t agree with Obama doesn’t make someone racist. They did the same to Clinton on more than one occasion.
The truth is, they are brainwashed sheeple.
JEM
September 17th, 2009
12:21 am
And Carter just needs to keep his mouth shut. Too many people want to believe that all Republicans are racist.
The fact is anyone who blindly follows the Republican or Democratic party simply can’t think for themselves.
Daedalus
September 17th, 2009
9:00 am
Carter said that the “animosity” towards Obama was fueled primarily by racism — not the “opposition” to Obama. Those are two very different words. Unless you want to believe they mean the same thing, then there is no point having a debate at all.
The lawyer for the birthers was rightly slapped down by the Judge. Now that soldier should be court-martialed for cowardice,
Maybe if you GOPers would also condemn the wingnuts calling Obama Hitler and claiming he wants death panels — maybe you wouldn’t be lumped together with them.
Capitol Hack
September 17th, 2009
9:20 am
Oh…my…goodness. The state of mental health in this country has never been worse, apparently. Does it bother anyone else that there are this many certifiably crazy people out, just walking around?? For a real conspiracy theory, I’m betting that the Chinese are putting lead in our water. Somehow. There’s no other explanation.
Ed
September 17th, 2009
10:03 am
A just and honorable man. Thank you Judge for your intellect and courage. Two attributes that are fast losing favor among the masses, thanks to ever more polarized, irrational and money-grubbing U.S. media.
BILL IN BULLHEAD
September 17th, 2009
12:01 pm
Enter your comments here
Who cares where in Hawaii this guy was born..if his father was Kenyan then he is not and never will be a natural citizen and therefore ineligible to hold the office. Someone called him a ‘just and honest man’… why is he still covering up his paperwork…all of it…? Oh yeah that would uncover his fraud.