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Dispatches from Birtherstan - 31 March 2011

Today's dispatches have more birtherism from toupee life-support system Donald Trump. Who has done his research, since he's spouting just about every birther claim out there short of going full-tilt de Vattel. SanDiego,com has a debate between Dick Ells and Pest and eFail writer William Lolli, which reminds me of watching two cranky monkeys flinging poo at each other.

The Pest and eFail continues their tradition of whiney letters, along with some random conspiracy rubbish. Donald Trump appears on Bill O'Reilly, where Karl Rove worries Trump is damaging the GOP. Dr. Kate tries to spin Trump's appearance, but it's obvious she's trying to convince the faithful.

A few Tea Party articles, one about the concern from one Tea Party group about declining WASP birth rates, a poll showing support for the Tea Party is down, and a rally in Washington DC that drew less people than expected.

More attempts to explain away Hollister's little violation of federal privacy laws, and Marco Rubio may have lost the birtherstani vote....

There's a few funny things about the Donald. f

One of them is that Donald Trump has now released three birth records. One of which has legal validity, one of which has some validity, and one of which is a take home souvenir

1) The first was the hospital souvenir one. Cute, but has no legal validity and doesn't meet the requirements of any of the "birther bills" floating around.

2) The second was the "exact copy of a certificate of birth" "long form" so beloved of the birthers. It also doesn't contain some of the data that the various "birther bills" demanded. There's no state or city seal, though there is stamped signatures of the mayor, registrar of records, and commissioner

3) And the third is the City of New York Certification of Birth. While this has less information than the State of Hawaii COLB Obama posted, it (like Obama's COLB) has a city/state seal and an official signature. This is a valid document and Trump could use it to get a drivers license, passport, etc.

It's funny that one one that is unquestionably valid is the one that looks the most like Obama's COLB.

Something else of note.

Donald Trump''s first wife, Ivana, was born in Czechoslovakia, married an Austrian skier to get an Austrian passport, (so she wouldn't be called a defector) and later moved to Canada. It was while she was in New York promoting the 1976 Montreal Olympics that she met Donald Trump, whom she married in 1977.

They had three children, Donald Jr.(1977), Ivanka,(1981) and Eric (1984).

Assuming she was a lawful permanent resident, it would have been five years before she could have applied to become a US citizen. Which means it's very likely that, depending on the citizenship laws of the countries in question (namely Czechoslovakia, Austria, and maybe Canada), at least one and maybe more of her children had dual citizenship.

In addition, Trump's third wife is Melania, who was born in the former Yugoslavia (now part of Slovenia) She settled in New York in 1996 and married Trump in 2005. They have one son, Barron, born in 2006. It's possible Barron also has dual citizenship from birth on. (Melania became a US citizen after Barron's birth).

According to the de Vattelist fringe of birtherstan, (with the exception of Padawan Pauly, who claims a woman's citizenship doesn't matter according to "natural law"), at least one and maybe more of Trump's own children are not "Natural Born" US citizens themselves.

It will be interesting to see if Trump throws his own children under the bus and goes de Vattelist himself.

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 30 March 2011

In today's dispatches, Donald Trump and his undead scalp weasel continues to be the Great White Hope of the birtherstani, despite the media actually pointing out where he's full of dingo droppings. Greg Hollister's little violation of federal law is starting to get noted by the media as well.

Dr. Kate is fast losing any coherence, as her writings have become pure hate-filled spew of consciousness. The funny thing is she's doing this while the founder of a philosophy she teaches is trying to work for healing and peace. Leonard Pitts comments on Trumps birtherdom. And Keyes/Barnett v Obama is scheduled for (very short) oral arguments in May.

28 March - CBS News comments on Donald Trump's birtherism.

"Trump's comments conflict with reality in a number of ways. For starters, he seems to suggest that Mr. Obama has not put out his certificate of live birth, the document provided by the state of Hawaii when a birth certificate is requested. Yet Mr. Obama's campaign released a copy of his birth certificate in 2008, and it has been publicly available ever since.

Experts have also verified the authenticity of Mr. Obama's birth certificate, and disputes over his citizenship have been thoroughly debunked by a number of experts and journalists. Like many birthers, Trump has apparently chosen to simply disregard the overwhelming evidence that Mr. Obama was born in the United States, including newspaper announcements of his birth. "

And some familiar birtherstani appear in comments:

"by borderhawk March 30, 2011 1:06 AM EDT
Anyone who believes Obama is eligible a fool, and is putting the US Constitution in the fire. But, it's ok with me if you are younger than me and stupid. You'll need good civil war or revolution to dissolve the constitution and write a new one. Enjoy the war, Bosnia did, Afghanistan is, Libya is, etc...."

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 29 March 2011

In today's dispatches, we have a possible new birther bill in Pennsylvania. Dr. Kate's cesspool goes further into seditionland, with a mix of calls calling for arrest, imprisonment, deportation, and/or execution of Obama, his family, and anyone they claim is a supporter of his. (All 69 million American voters??)) William Lolli does part three of his "those darn birthers" series, however I suspect failure will continue to be the forecast for birtherstan.

The American Prospect has a handy field guide to birthers. "One Pissed-off Vietnam Vet" continues his religious bigotry and racism, calling for the deportation and exile of a faith that has been in the United States since before there WAS a United States. The funny thing being that many of the founders of this country had a bit of a different opinion on that faith.

The biggest news though is that Donald Trump (or at least the undead zombie ferret glued to his scalp and presumably eating his brain) has gone completely full-tilt birther, releasing both short and long form versions of his birth certificate and parroting just about every birther lie out there. He hasn't gone de Vattelist yet, but that may be a matter of time.

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18 March - Pennsylvania State Rep Daryl Metcalfe announces his intent to submit a birther bill in that state.

(PDF here)

"In light of the controversy regarding citizenship and public officials,"

All of which coming from a collection of conspiracy cranks, sore losers, and open racists

"I will be introducing legislation that will require candidates for public office to include with their affidavit of candidacy proof that they meet the qualifications necessary to hold the office being sought."

And what proof are you accepting?

"For candidates for President, the required attachments will include proof that the candidate is a natural born citizen, proof of age and proof of residency."

Well, provided you don't try to slip in some de Vattelist nonsense, then a passport or a state-issued birth certificate - like, oh, a State of Hawaii COLB, should meet those requirements nicely.

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 26-28 March 2011

(And a thanks to "verbalobe" for this one)

In today's dispatches, Donald Trump has become the latest Great White Hope of birtherstan. The jury seems to be out on if he actually believes it or is simply media whoring for the attention, though his advisor is a familiar name in the world of GOP dirty tricks. The judge in Barnett v Dunn makes a decision, and Pam Barnett isn't happy with it.

"Butterdezillion" is spouting every tired old birther claim out there into a big ol' birther frittata. The courts tell Featherrate and Paraclete "no". The Pest and eFail does a guest blog about how much BETTER things would be without that pesky "Wong Kim Ark" decision 113 years ago. Dr. Orly tries to shove her way into a completely unrelated case.

The herd at the Pest and eFail is all moist about the idea of a Trump/Vallely ticket. Dr. Orly shows an inability to understand the courts directions - still. Meanwhile one of her cavity creeps posts a piece of irony.

Sharon Rondeau may be a professional seditionist, but "One Pissed-off Vietnam Vet" is rapidly showing himself to be an active amateur on the subject. We have a visit to Walter Fitzpatrick circa 2006, which shows not much has changed. Anti-Semitic internet outhouse Andy Martin tries to dry-hump Donald Trump's leg. In the birtherstani civil war, the courts tell Dr. Orly "no". Meanwhile Dr. Orly tries to recapture the sedition and blatant racism in comments crown from the Pest and eFail.

And Donald Trump releases a hospital birth certificate that completely fails to meet any of the qualifications the birthers (and the various birther bills out there) demand Obama's birth certificate meets. Which doesn't stop the birthers, Dr. Kate in particular, from absolutely wetting their pants in sheer ecstasy, like a particularly slow dog piddling on the rug over and over again.

23 March - The Magistrate Judge in Barnett v Dunn makes their recommendations.

(Scribd link here)

"Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that:

1. Defendant USEAC’s August 27, 2010 motion to dismiss (Doc. No. 9) be granted.

2. Plaintiff’s July 12, 2010 amended complaint (Doc. No. 1) be dismissed without leave to amend;

3. Defendants Bowen and Brown’s August 24, 2010 motion to dismiss (Doc. No.3) be denied as moot;

4. Plaintiff’s September 8, 2010 motion for a three-judge panel (Doc. No. 11) be denied as moot;

5. This matter be remanded to the Sacramento County Superior Court; and

6. The Clerk of the Court be directed to close this case."

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 25 March 2011

A quick dispatches today (since I DO have a life and career outside of what the birtherstani are up to now, *laugh*)

Dr. Orly files an amended complaint with information that may be....well, illegal. And it looks like she got them from Greg Hollister of Hollister v 'Soetoro' infamy. Dr. Kate is getting more bitter and racist as the days continue. We have a parody that I KNOW some birther is going to believe anyway.

Theresa Cao has a spokesperson with ties to convicted forger and felon Lucas Smith. Michelle Bachmann starts out her presidential bid with some birtherstanis. and "One Pissed Off Vietnam Vet" needs to go back to debate school.

24 March - Dr. Orly submits a "First Amended Complaint" in her FOIA suit against the SSA. (malware and redirect warning)

"FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT SUBMITTED TODAY IN DC. NEWLY UNCOVERED DOCUMENTS SHOW THAT OBAMA WAS DEFRAUDING THE NATION RE HIS COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY RECORDS, HE WAS THERE ONLY 9 MONTHS, MORE EVIDENCE OF SOCIAL SECURITY FRAUD BY OBAMA
Posted on | March 24, 2011"

Seems like more of the usual database dreck she babbles about, in addition to the use of another database system, National Student Clearinghouse. However, there's two pieces of "evidence" she submits thats......interesting

The first is a Selective Service confirmation letter to "Barack Hussein Obama", with a redacted address.

The second is a screen shot from the SSN verification system (SSNVS)

The SSNVS one is interesting, since it seems to violate the restrictions on using that system. You have to create a business account to use it, and this is the agreement you have to agree to to in order to use it.

"I understand that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will validate the information I provide against the information in SSA's files. I certify that: * I understand that I may be subject to penalties if I submit fraudulent information. * I understand that SSA may prevent me from using these services if SSA determines or suspects there has been misuse of the services. * I am aware that any person who knowingly and willingly makes any representation to falsely obtain information from Social Security records and/or intends to deceive the Social Security Administration as to the true identity of an individual could be punished by a fine or imprisonment, or both. * I am authorized to do business under this User ID. By checking the box below you certify that you have read, understand and agree to the user certification of Business Services Online. "

So either Dr. Orly OR whoever got this for her has violated said agreement.

However, the first one is even more interesting, because it looks to be a letter that is supposed to be sent to the person who registered. Which makes me wonder how Dr. Orly got it. Particularly since misuse of that system is a federal offense....

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 24 March 2011

A short dispatches today, as the Judge in CEL3 v the Family Taitz gives smackdowns to both of them. More discussion on Arizona's undead birther bill. Historical accuracy - or any accuracy for that matter - is in short supply at the Pest and eFail.

Dr. Orly has a great idea (read, massively stupid) - namely Michelle Bachmann for Speaker of the House. Bachmann has other plans though it seems. And Paul Vallely jumps up and down trying to get Donald Trump to notice him.

23 March - Looks like Dr. Orly, Philip Berg, and CEL3 are going to have to restrain themselves a bit in CEL3's case against the Family Taitz.

"03/23/2011 80[RECAP] MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Andrew J. Guilford: denying 42 Motion for Sanctions; denying 46[RECAP] Motion for Sanctions; denying 50[RECAP] Motion for Sanctions; denying 53[RECAP] Motion to Strike. The Court ORDERS the parties other than Daylight Chemical Information Systems, Inc.,and Yosef Taitz to request leave before filing any future motions or other documents, in compliance with the terms set forth in Section 4. See minute order for more information. (twdb) (Entered: 03/23/2011)"

(Scribd link here)

First CEL3 gets swatted:

"Plaintiff argues that these documents are irrelevant, redundant, immaterial, impertinent,and scandalous. But Plaintiff has not demonstrated any sufficient justification or sufficient legal basis for striking these documents. Both sides in this case have been responsible for filing redundant and immaterial – and at times nonsensical – documents.The Court can use its own judgment to determine how much weight to give to various filings.

Accordingly, Plaintiff’s Motion to Strike is DENIED in its entirety"

Then it's Dr. Orly's turn:

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 23 March 2011

"Facts are stubborn things, and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, the cannot alter the state of the facts and evidence." - John Adams.

In today's dispatches, James Manning continues a descent into further madness. The Pest and eFail does part two of "those darn birthers", which seems to annoy the faithful. Donald Trump (or his skull merkin) continues to play flirty birther games.

The Pest and eFail seems to have problems with concepts like "due process", "innocent until proven guilty" and "what do you mean he's innnocent? He's BLACK for goodness sakes!!" Which is okay, because Theresa Cao seems to have problems with things like "just because it's on a sovereign citizen website doesn't make it legal". And Arizona re-animates it's dead birther bill for another go.

By the Way, an RSS feed from "Bad Fiction" is now being carried at "Before It's News". As is "Birther Report" and Mario Apuzzo" it turns out. At least there's one voice shining light on their lies there.

22 March - I would say James Manning has lost it, but that would imply he ever had it in the first place. Witness this video called "Only The Birthers Can Take Down Obama". (Because they've had SO much success with past attempts, right??)

BTW Mr. Manning, why are you calling Obama a "Nephelium" Last time I checked, he wasn't an evergreen plant. And since I doubt a theologian such as yourself would misspell "Nephilim"......

That being said, claiming that Obama is descended from "fallen angels" is about as nutty as the claim that he's decended from human/reptilian hybrids. And it's funny that Manning also seems to be resigning himself to Obama's reelection as well.

He seems to think that only the birthers have the "credibility" to out Obama, and nobody else. Even though the credibility of the birthers is slim, none, and forget it. And around 8 minutes he starts to completely lose it.

Wonder if "Atlah" has some nice padded rooms for him to rest in.

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 22 March 2011

In today's dispatches, another birther bill bites the dust, while Arizona's birther bill seems about to shamble from the grave to eat the brains of the living. Victoria Jackson continues to prove that ditz is not an act. The Pest and eFail joins in with de Vattelist crap, and taking Patrick Henry's name in vain.

Joseph Farah's latest convention seems to have been a bust. Dr. Orly tries to play in Dr. Kate's conspiracy sandbox. Meanwhile Dr. Kate uses chat during "Gulag Bound Radio" to say things she wouldn't usually say in her blog. Oh, and pimp her new company to the conspiracy-laden.

Looks like there is only one Sher Zieve and yes she seems to be a nutter under either name. And Dr. Kate's cesspool continues to become more and more toxic with each passing day.

17 March - Maine's birther bill, HP 27, LD 34, is voted on in committee.

"Final Disposition: UNANIMOUS ONTP BY COMMITTEE, Mar 17, 2011"

"ONTP" means "Ought Not To Pass"

Funny how World Nut Daily doesn't seem to ever bother reporting on the bills that fail to even get out of committee......

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 19-21 March 2011

In today's dispatches, Dr. Orly remains stubborn and defiant, much like an impacted wisdom tooth. The Pest and eFail interviews another unknown presidential candidate. Dr. Orly's loss in Dunn v Taitz hits the papers.

World Nut Daily is all over the place. Everything to claims that Hillary Clinton is threatening Obama, to Joseph Farah planning a cruse and whining that Obama is making fun of the birthers, to a questionable "poll" with misquoted numbers from an unreliable source.

The Pest and eFail continues their proud tradition of whiny letters, while talking about someone complaining to New York that they're not using the de Vattelists theory on citizenship. Also, they and Dr. Kate are complaining about Libya, which is odd because you would think they would be wetting their pants at the idea of Muslims getting blow to pieces by US-led forces. Also someone at Dr. Kate's may have accidentally outed themselves....

"Gulag Bound Radio" has three crazies at once, Sher Zieve, Walter Fitzpatrick, and Therese Cao, thereby providing a prime chance to see the entire internet throw up. Cao's "protest" shows the same success as other birther rallies, while I may have made some interesting connections on Sher Zieve.....

Dispatches from Birtherstan - 18 March 2011

And as this week in birtherstan draws to a close, Dr. Orly chalks up another loss on her court record. Nellie Ristvedt relies on bigfoot expert Doug Hagmann to explain why Glenn Beck hasn't boarded the crazy train to birtherstan. Dr. Kate continues to show her lack of knowledge about the Constitution.

The Pest and eFail has not one, but two calls for revolution. One for a "peaceful" one, and one so full of threats it ranks it's own link to the FBI tips hotline. The Fake Examiner shows it's got the same moral conviction and backbone as a bowl full of chicken jello. And "Jennifer C" is kind enough to share with us ANOTHER puppet video - and it looks like the person behind those videos is a regular at Dr. Orly's house o' malware!

14 March - Court order up on motion to dismiss in Dunn v Taitz.

(Scribd link here)

"There are no appearances by any party.

The Court, having taken the above-entitled matter under submission on 3/14/11, now makes the following ruling:

The court grants the motion for judgment on the pleading. The facts stated in the complaint are not sufficient to support any causes of action for violation of the Elections Code. Further, the facts do not support the elements of a state a cause of action to recover the costs of an election campaign under a theory of common law fraud. The court cannot see that any amendments to the complaint will cure the defects, so the motion is granted without leave to amend.

Court orders clerk to give notice."

Dr. Orly maintains her perfect track record of losing her cases.