There is only one person on the political right wing that seems to have made a bigger fool of himself in the last five years than Sarah Palin and that's conservative, uh -- well, I really don't know what the hell he does for a living -- Alan Keyes. Actually he was a U.S. Ambassador under Reagan...big freakin' whoop.Now, we've long known that Keyes is a staunch defender of what he calls traditional American Christian values. In fact, he is so far gone in his fixation on making America one big Father Knows Best marathon that he makes Pat Robertson look like Luther Campbell.
He was even made a boob of by comedian Sasha Baron Cohen in that fantastic movie of all things American Borat which was probably one of the best movies of the last 10 years simply because of its ability to clown people like Keyes.
But Keyes' latest foray into the absurd is his most stupid: a lawsuit claiming that President-Elect Barack Obama was not born in the United States and is thus ineligible to be president. ...
They've even verified that his birth certificate is an authentic document printed by the State of Hawaii. But that's not enough for Keyes, they've got to authenticate it not to the standards of the government of Hawaii, but to his standards: which basically means that Obama needs to turn into a neo-Nazi or skinhead.
Essence.com did an interview with him on this issue, and this guy makes it clear that he ain't wrapped too tight.
Actually, he reminds me of the classic Chappelle's Show skit where Dave portrayed a blind, black Klan member. That's probably one of his funniest, and most appropriate when it comes to describing fruitcakes like Keyes.
My thinking is that if there were some real question about the whereabouts of Obama's birth, other neo-con sleaze pimps who are way smarter than Keyes would have brought that out a long time ago. Now, Hawaii does not release birth certificates to anyone who does not have a vested interest in seeing it. But haters like Keyes and others, who have actually had their cases thrown out, have to have proof beyond legal documentation. But, there is none. The law is the end of the road, toad. Besides, this article from FactCheck.org pretty much shuts down any argument that Obama isn't a natural-born citizen of the United States. And don't believe the crap about FactCheck being in Obama's pockets.
Here's the truth. On his way to the top, Obama encountered Alan Keyes while running for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. The front-runner, Republican Jack Ryan was forced to leave office because of a freaky-deaky sex scandal and the GOP had nobody to replace him. Many names were put forth, even ex-Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka had been considered. But the Republicans pulled a precursor to the Palin move by getting ultra-conservative loser Keyes, a perpetual presidential candidate (he embarassed the American Independent Party as their pick in 2008) who keeps getting laughed out of the primaries. What's more, he didn't even live in Illinois, he came over from Maryland.
Obama, then an ambitious state senator, put his eye on the Senate seat and won it hands down over Keyes, who barely got a vote. In classic Keyes behavior, instead of acknowledging his defeat by Obama, Keyes wouldn't even call him to offer congratulations. At least John McCain was man enough (and classy enough) to reach across the bridge and admit he was bested by the better candidate.
I'm not going to say Alan Keyes ain't a man, but after a move like that he is most certainly a wimp.
His insane jealousy of Obama has actually made him famous for being the hater that he is and now he feels that somehow the Supreme Court will listen to his drivel before the Jan. 20 inauguration. Nothing is impossible, but baby it's a long shot.
Now, I'm sure after Keyes is once again laughed into obscurity, he'll pop up again giving new life to his flavor of haterade. Others will join him, and frankly people in high positions have to deal with haters as well as supporters, it's all par for the course.
But I do hope people will listen to legitimate scrutiny of Obama's job in the Oval Office rather than people who keep proving they couldn't solve the Soul Train Scramble Board.
Blogger's Note: I corrected the original statement about Jack Ryan; he was not the sitting Senator in Illinois in the 2004 race, he was the front-runner. The sitting Senator was Peter Fitzgerald, who served one term after defeating Carol Mosely Braun in 1998. You see, I can admit when I've made a mistake. But that still doesn't negate the fact that Keyes is a certified whack job and perpetual loser.
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By: Ciel on 11/25/2008 5:26PM
Dear Sir,
When you say that "they've even verified his birth certificate..." Whom do you mean by "they"? I have heard conflicting reports about the veracity of the image posted on various websites of his supposed birth certificate. So I just wondered if you really knew what is going on with all this...
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By: WATCH US EXPLODE! on 11/25/2008 6:02PM
Losing sucks, doesn’t it? Most of the time anyway. Some are content with learning something from the experience; however, there are those who just simply refuse to accept defeat.
Listen up GOP, and every other party whose candidate didn’t win enough electoral votes to be named the 44th president of these United States: Your party’s candidate DID NOT WIN! Accept it, deal with it and move on! There’s nothing you can do to alter the results in your favor. No amount of whining, nor attempts to sully Obama’s reputation and accomplishments will reverse course - unless you simply want to continue fanning the flames of hate and divisiveness already consuming this country, which would be pathetic on your part, and even worse than being sore losers!
Get over it!
I’m getting tired of reading about all your various antics.
I’m looking right at you Mr Alan Keyes. I would expect this kind of nonsense from some of the nuttier, paler, right-wingers; not from you, sir!
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By: Roy on 11/25/2008 6:17PM
For Obama to be properly vetted
he needs to produce a Original or
Certified Copy of his
"Certification Of Live Birth"
Not a copy of a
“Certificate of Live Birth”
The “Certificate of Live Birth” is what’s posted to prove his case.
This is not a legal document
Obama need to produce “Certificate of Live Birth”
to be properly vetted also
The part I don’t understand is why did he sent
His lawyers to suppress the lawsuit &
That was denied then lawyers fought the lawsuit
Roy in Olalla
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By: Roy on 11/25/2008 6:19PM
Obama need to produce
"Certification Of Live Birth"
sorry for the screw up
Roy in Olalla
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By: David Brown on 11/25/2008 8:50PM
While you might say that Alan Keyes " isn't wrapped too tight" it doesn't change the issue that there are at least 3 things that are questionable and Barak Obama is not being forthcoming in clearing them up.
First, a short form certificate of live birth is not a valid birth certificate, it doesn't have a Dr. Signature or even time and date of the delivery.
Second, it's relatively a moot point since his mother and stepfather appears to have renounced his citizenship while in Indonesia so he could go to school. And no, dual citizenship does not apply because Indonesia doesn't support it and hasn't since 1945.
Third he says he went to Pakistan in 1981, he couldn't go to Pakistan with a United States passport in 1981 because both the state department and the Pakistanis were not allowing U.S. citizens entry into Pakistan in 1981.
So either he's lying in his book, or he used another passport from say Indonesia, or he's lying and never went at all.
Apparently there's no record with immigration where he came back from Indonesia into Hawaii, which really raises questions as to whether he's not an illegal alien at this particular point in time.
But these are questions that need to be asked and answered, not fought in court to prevent any disclosure, and not branding those who ask these questions as being smear merchants or sore losers.
Because the very best that he could be if he followed all laws would be a naturalized citizen, and that falls just short constitutionally of being eligible of holding the office of president of United States.
While those on the left may not like it, it doesn't change the fact. And unless you can get a majority of the states to ratify a change in the constitution then Alan Keyes has a valid challenge in the court system of California
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By: Scy on 11/25/2008 6:33PM
Of course the brain dead Freepers think there is an issue with the BC, but there isn't. Hawaii says it's valid, Virginia ruled it was valid, but they don't care. They are convinced that Obama is from Saturn and they are GONNA PROVE IT!!!
Ever 5th thread on their loon-ass site is about this issue.
Anyway, I suppose it keeps them busy as they prepare to become even MORE conservative after getting slaughtered in the election. That is a good thing . . . because while it was highly likely that the GOP was dying, the Freepers will cinch it. What do you expect from a group that thinks that Palin is smart, Keyes is a stable human being and API is a real news site.
We'll be reading about how someone is gonna prove Obama is from Saturn for the next 8 years.
Oh well, excellent article and thank GOD for the Freepers . . . something needs to put the nails in the GOP coffin and, by god, they are it!
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By: Ricardo on 11/25/2008 9:13PM
Great website! But you need to change the name to Illiterate Worshipers of the Obama Messiah.
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By: DMZFrank on 11/25/2008 7:02PM
If it is apparent beyond reasonable doubt that Hussein is not a natural born citizen, then we must look to any and all legal and constitutional actions to deny him the presidency. If the constitution of the US is not worth defending against mob rule, then nothing is. If we wish to preserve the republic, than we had best let the chips fall, and then sort them out. By whatever means necessary.
We who value the constitution will not allow the moral emphasis of this argument to be inverted. All this speculation, correct or not; has come about because this lying crypto-marxist thug from the most corrupt environs of leftist Chicago sewer politics has ascended to POTUS-elect status with the willing aquiescence of the MSM. The MSM was hell-bent on concealing this usurper’s background because they wanted him to be elected. Now, in a classic case of blame the messenger, those of us who belive in the constitution are being reviled for insisting that a POTUS comply with a basic requirement that most of us unhesitatingly conform with when seeking a driver’s license.
The arrogance and effrontery of this lying bastid is breathtaking. The founders knew that they were not natural born citizens, so they had to include language in Art II Sec 1 that exempted THEM. Does this fraud think that he is better than Washington, Madison, Adams, and Jefferson in that sense? Apparently he does, and with the acquiesence of enough people, he will suceed in usurping and corrupting the Executive Branch of government. This situation presents the very real posssibility of impelling this great nation beyond a constitutional crisis toward a civil war.
Finally, consider the implications of a man who would undertake these devious machinations to knowingly assume an office that he has no constitutional claim to, and than to see this same counterfeit president elect take an oath to defend that constitution. I believe that such a man would be willing to impose ANY sort or despotism or tyranny upon us to retain power.
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By: Fifty Five on 11/25/2008 6:40PM
Get real this is reality Obama is the 44th President and he presented a birth certificate to become a senator and he also has to have it to get a passport. Thank you
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By: Bebe Tracy on 11/25/2008 6:41PM
"Now, Hawaii does not release birth certificates to anyone who does not have a vested interest in seeing it." Huh? Are you kidding me? The man ran for President of the United States so ANY American has a vested interest in seeing his birth certificate. It is our friggin right...What the hell is this country becoming when the President of the United States doesn't have to release his actual birth certificate for the American people to see? It's going to hell in a handbag!!
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