2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges eligibility
Scratch
Says issue could decide if 'we are a Constitutional Republic'
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Posted: February 24, 2009
8:30 pm Eastern
By Bob Unruh
© 2009 WorldNetDaily
Another U.S. soldier on active duty in Iraq is joining a challenge to
President Obama's eligibility to be commander-in-chief, citing WND's
report on 1st Lt. Scott Easterling, who has agreed to be a plaintiff in a
lawsuit over the issue, as his inspiration.
"I was inspired by 1LT Easterling's story and am writing you to inform
you that I would like to be added as a plaintiff against Obama as well if
you feel it would help your case," the soldier, identified for this
report only as a reservist now on active duty in Iraq.
His letter was directed to California attorney Orly Taitz who, along with
her DefendOurFreedom.us Foundation, is working on a series of legal cases
seeking to uncover Obama's birth records and other documents that would
reveal whether he meets the requirements of the U.S. Constitution.
Easterling, who confirmed separately to WND that he is questioning
Obama's authority, wrote to Taitz that, "As an active-duty officer in the
United States Army, I have grave concerns about the constitutional
eligibility of Barack Hussein Obama to hold the office of president of
the United States."
The second soldier wrote, "I am an Army reservist who was activated last
August and am currently serving with a military police battalion in Camp
Bucca, Iraq. I will be here until at least June 2009."
He continued, "When I enlisted last year I had to show my birth
certificate, as well as my driver's license, high school diploma, college
transcripts, social security card; I also filled out loads of paperwork
to include listing the names, addresses and phone numbers of my family
members and had to answer any questions regarding foreign travel.
Where's the proof Barack Obama was born in the U.S. or that he fulfills
the "natural-born American" clause in the Constitution? If you still want
to see it, join more than 270,000 others and sign up now!
"I think it is reasonable for Obama to prove his citizenship status thus
certifying his eligibility. I too raised my right hand and swore an oath
to defend the Constitution of the United States," he told Taitz. "I
believe the case you are filing could very well determine if we are in
fact a Constitutional Republic or a nation of mob rule. I would be
honored to be a part of your efforts."
Perhaps anticipating a wave of outrage from Obama supporters, he asked
that he be given no "unnecessary publicity," although his name eventually
would become public when a case is filed.
Taitz told WND she was making contingency plans that could include her
travel to Iraq should a military case be brought against the soldiers who
are speaking their minds about Obama.
"I told him if there is any prosecution, he can get in touch with me. I
would even fly to Iraq and work with the attorney there to provide his
defense," she told WND.
She said undoubtedly a part of the defense would be a demand for
documentation on Obama's actual qualifications to serve as U.S.
president.
WND has reported on multiple legal challenges to Obama's status as a
"natural born citizen." While representatives for Obama has called such
claims "garbage," the Constitution, Article 2, Section 1, states, "No
Person except a natural born Citizen, or a Citizen of the United States,
at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to
the Office of President."
Some of the lawsuits question whether he was actually born in Hawaii, as
he insists. If he was born out of the country, Obama's American mother,
the suits contend, was too young at the time of his birth to confer
American citizenship to her son under the law at the time.
Other challenges have focused on Obama's citizenship through his father,
a Kenyan subject to the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom at the time of
his birth, thus making him a dual citizen. The cases contend the framers
of the Constitution excluded dual citizens from qualifying as natural
born.
Several of the cases have involved emergency appeals to the U.S. Supreme
Court in which justices have declined to hear arguments. According to a
report from the Associated Press today, another such case has been
rejected. The appeal by Cort Wrotnowski alleged Obama was a British
subject at birth and, therefore, ineligible to be president.
There was no comment from the court, the same treatment the justices have
given cases brought by several other lawyers, including Philip Berg, Leo
Donofrio and Taitz.
WND reported yesterday when Easterling agreed to be a plaintiff in
Taitz' case.
Soldier Scott Easterling
Taitz told WND she had advised Easterling to obtain legal counsel before
making any statements regarding the commander-in-chief, but he insisted
on moving forward. His contention is that as an active member of the U.S.
military, he is required to follow orders from a sitting president, and
he needs – on pain of court-martial – to know that Obama is eligible.
Taitz said other legal cases questioning Obama's eligibility filed by
members of the military mostly have included retired officers, and courts
several times have ruled they don't have standing to issue their
challenge.
Easterling, however, is subject to enemy fire and certainly would have a
reason to need to know the legitimacy of his orders, she argued.
"Until Mr. Obama releases a 'vault copy' of his original birth
certificate for public review, I will consider him neither my Commander
in Chief nor my President, but rather, a usurper to the Office – an
impostor," Easterling's statement said.
Here is a partial listing and status update for some of the cases over
Obama's eligibility:
New Jersey attorney Mario Apuzzo has filed a case on behalf of Charles
Kerchner and others alleging Congress didn't properly ascertain that
Obama is qualified to hold the office of president.
Pennsylvania Democrat Philip Berg has three cases pending, including Berg
vs. Obama in the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a separate Berg vs.
Obama which is under seal at the U.S. District Court level and Hollister
vs. Soetoro a/k/a Obama, brought on behalf of a retired military member
who could be facing recall to active duty by Obama.
Leo Donofrio of New Jersey filed a lawsuit claiming Obama's dual
citizenship disqualified him from serving as president. His case was
considered in conference by the U.S. Supreme Court but denied a full
hearing.
Cort Wrotnowski filed suit against Connecticut's secretary of state,
making a similar argument to Donofrio. His case was considered in
conference by the U.S. Supreme Court, but was denied a full hearing.
Former presidential candidate Alan Keyes headlines a list of people
filing a suit in California, in a case handled by the United States
Justice Foundation, that asks the secretary of state to refuse to allow
the state's 55 Electoral College votes to be cast in the 2008
presidential election until Obama verifies his eligibility to hold the
office. The case is pending, and lawyers are seeking the public's
support.
Chicago attorney Andy Martin sought legal action requiring Hawaii Gov.
Linda Lingle to release Obama's vital statistics record. The case was
dismissed by Hawaii Circuit Court Judge Bert Ayabe.
Lt. Col. Donald Sullivan sought a temporary restraining order to stop the
Electoral College vote in North Carolina until Barack Obama's eligibility
could be confirmed, alleging doubt about Obama's citizenship. His case
was denied.
In Ohio, David M. Neal sued to force the secretary of state to request
documents from the Federal Elections Commission, the Democratic National
Committee, the Ohio Democratic Party and Obama to show the presidential
candidate was born in Hawaii. The case was denied.
In Washington state, Steven Marquis sued the secretary of state seeking a
determination on Obama's citizenship. The case was denied.
In Georgia, Rev. Tom Terry asked the state Supreme Court to authenticate
Obama's birth certificate. His request for an injunction against
Georgia's secretary of state was denied by Georgia Superior Court Judge
Jerry W. Baxter.
California attorney Orly Taitz has brought a case, Lightfoot vs. Bowen,
on behalf of Gail Lightfoot, the vice presidential candidate on the
ballot with Ron Paul, four electors and two registered voters.
In addition, other cases cited on the RightSideofLife blog as raising
questions about Obama's eligibility include:
In Texas, Darrel Hunter vs. Obama later was dismissed.
In Ohio, Gordon Stamper vs. U.S. later was dismissed.
In Texas, Brockhausen vs. Andrade.
In Washington, L. Charles Cohen vs. Obama.
In Hawaii, Keyes vs. Lingle, dismissed.
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g...@amusenet.com
<Larry_...@lefites.are_traitors_and.nuts> wrote:
>2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges eligibility
>Says issue could decide if 'we are a Constitutional Republic'
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>8:30 pm Eastern
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>By Bob Unruh
>Š 2009 WorldNetDaily
Yeah -- Murken Soljers have an over-representation of nutcases,
unfortunately.
Not a Good Career Move for this clown either.
Bill Shatzer
> On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:30 +0000 (UTC), Scratch
> <Larry_...@lefites.are_traitors_and.nuts> wrote:
>
>
>>2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges eligibility
>>Says issue could decide if 'we are a Constitutional Republic'
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>>Posted: February 24, 2009
>>8:30 pm Eastern
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>>By Bob Unruh
>>© 2009 WorldNetDaily
> Yeah -- Murken Soljers have an over-representation of nutcases,
> unfortunately.
oh I dunno - two nutcases out of, what, three-quarters of a million Army
troops is a pretty small percentage. It doesn't seem the nutcases are
overly represented.
> Not a Good Career Move for this clown either.
I doubt either was planning on a military career. I mean one is a first
looey and the other an unidentified reservist who enlisted just last year.
peace and justice,
g...@amusenet.com
wrote:
>g...@amusenet.com wrote:
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>> On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:30 +0000 (UTC), Scratch
>> <Larry_...@lefites.are_traitors_and.nuts> wrote:
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>>>2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges eligibility
>>>Says issue could decide if 'we are a Constitutional Republic'
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>>>Posted: February 24, 2009
>>>8:30 pm Eastern
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>>>By Bob Unruh
>>>© 2009 WorldNetDaily
>
>> Yeah -- Murken Soljers have an over-representation of nutcases,
>> unfortunately.
>
>oh I dunno - two nutcases out of, what, three-quarters of a million Army
>troops is a pretty small percentage. It doesn't seem the nutcases are
>overly represented.
It is small, but they have Really good PR efforts with the Wingnut
daily types.
>> Not a Good Career Move for this clown either.
>
>I doubt either was planning on a military career. I mean one is a first
>looey and the other an unidentified reservist who enlisted just last year.
Who knows what they might Want to do with their lives?
LDosser
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A long tradition. YOU are living proof.
LDosser
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> On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:43:50 -0800, Bill Shatzer <ww...@NOcornell.edu>
> wrote:
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>>g...@amusenet.com wrote:
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>>> On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:13:30 +0000 (UTC), Scratch
>>> <Larry_...@lefites.are_traitors_and.nuts> wrote:
>>>
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>>>>2nd U.S. soldier in Iraq challenges eligibility
>>>>Says issue could decide if 'we are a Constitutional Republic'
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>>>>By Bob Unruh
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>>> Yeah -- Murken Soljers have an over-representation of nutcases,
>>> unfortunately.
>>
>>oh I dunno - two nutcases out of, what, three-quarters of a million Army
>>troops is a pretty small percentage. It doesn't seem the nutcases are
>>overly represented.
>
> It is small, but they have Really good PR efforts with the Wingnut
> daily types.
>
>>> Not a Good Career Move for this clown either.
>>
>>I doubt either was planning on a military career. I mean one is a first
>>looey and the other an unidentified reservist who enlisted just last year.
>
> Who knows what they might Want to do with their lives?
Fuck it up like you.
NO WONDER YOU KEEP LOSING ELECTIONS!!
Mike Gambit
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Bill Shatzer wrote:
And over 4,000 Americans have paid with their lives for that little
adventure. Plus a half a trillion dollars in national treasure
You might compare that with the number of lives lost on 9-11. Or the
economic injury incurred from that event.
It would have been cheaper in both lives and money to just suffer
another 9-11 every six or seven years.
Peace and justice,
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