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Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
Originally posted by Sparky63
Originally posted by TheImmaculateD1
reply to post by Sparky63
Natural born only means that the person was born on legal US soil and to try and say that both parents must be born stateside would disqualify the 6 others who came before him with at least 1 foreign born parent and if it didn't apply to them it clearly does not apply to Obama, wait I forgot, He's black and that is all they see.
I don't think anyone is claiming that both parents must be born stateside. Where did that come from?
Parents or parent must be US citizens though if I am not mistaken...It doesn't matter where they were born...For example, I don't think anyone is denying that Arnold Schwarzenegger's kids are natural born citizens and could run for president one day, even though Arnold was not born on US soil.
The kids are eligible but Arnie is not as he was born in Austria.
Originally posted by Antiquated1
Originally posted by Sparky63
I don't think anyone is claiming that both parents must be born stateside. Where did that come from?
Yes they are. Lots of people are. It has been stated all over ATS. Here is a recent example from just today.
Originally posted by MiloNickels
- how he can consider himself to be naturally born when his own cosigned resolution says that the subjects PARENTS (plural) must be american citizens.
Oddly, he is referring to the same McCain debacle you are so it would really help you guys out to get on the same page.edit on 25-5-2011 by Antiquated1 because: (no reason given)
None. It has never been requested of any President or candidate to present a birth certificate. No President has ever publicly disclosed his birth certificate before an election, except Barack Obama.
Originally posted by Sparky63
What are the standards for a candidate to be properly vetted? If I am wrong I would like to be educated.
Antiquated1 was talking about the Vattelists, a niche of birthers that endorse a natural born citizen definition that was never the law in the United States — they claim a natural born citizen is someone born in the United States and to two citizen parents.
You may be confused...A person can be an American citizen although not born stateside. ... I fail to see the purpose of this since John McCains parents were both US Citizens anyway.
Originally posted by Sparky63
You may be confused...A person can be an American citizen although not born stateside. My mother is an American citizen and she was not born on this continent. Foreigners become US citizens every day. I could run for President even though my mother was not born "Stateside" She was a US citizen when I was born, and I was born in the US, therefore I am a Natural Born Citizen.
Whether she was born stateside or not means nothing.
edit on 5/25/2011 by Sparky63 because: (no reason given)edit on 5/25/2011 by Sparky63 because: (no reason given)
I fail to see the purpose of this since John McCains parents were both US Citizens anyway. The vetting or lack of vetting of John McCain is not the issue of this thread. If I am not mistaken this is about Obama's BC and the "Subpoena"
that was supposedly issued.edit on 5/25/2011 by Sparky63 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Sparky63
reply to post by Antiquated1
I know what vetted means. "Properly vetted" I guess, depends on ones point of view. What are the standards for a candidate to be properly vetted? If I am wrong I would like to be educated.
This may be the subject of a different thread. Feel free to U2 me if you like. I can always learn something new.
Originally posted by Sparky63
Exactly....So this issue is not whether both parents were born stateside as you said in your post. At least I have never heard anyone claim it to be so.
Originally posted by ThirdEyeofHorus
The implication is that both parents must be American citizens. What part of that do you not understand? What part of Barry's father not being American citizen, EVER, do you not understand. McCain was born in Panama while it was under US Jurisdiction. Kenya was never under US jurisdiction, but under British jurisdiction.
Originally posted by soleprobe
So they got about a month to ramp up WWIII
or some other major event.
Originally posted by stalphos
The first page of that PDF document says that the subpoena request was denied in it's entirety.
State law prohibits the department from disclosing any vital statistics records or information contained in such records unless the requestor has a direct and tangible interest in the record or otherwise allowed by statute or administrative rule. See HRS §338-18. Direct and tangible interest is determined by HRS §338-18 (b).
For these reasons, your request received on May 9, 2011 is being denied in its entirety.
Originally posted by Thunder heart woman
reply to post by EagleTalonZ
I too am offended by Barack and Michelle continuing to look the other way while so many Americans suffer as they go on their extravagant vacations and Michelle dresses in designer clothing. What happened to the frugal Barack and Michelle back in the 2008 campaign, where he wore worn out shoes and she ordered dresses from J Crew? They presented themselves as being understanding and for the people, but they lied. It must be nice to get to have all of these fun little trips, living the good life while the people who suffered in the gulf oil spill continue to suffer, while people lose their jobs, homes, and dignity. While so many people barely make it pay check to paycheck making choices between food or medicine. Yes i find them both willfully looking the other way while Michelle antoinette wears her high fashions. It is a slap in the face.
Just wait though, during his next campaign, they'll be out in their common clothing asking everyone to buy into their lies. They will make promises all over again and pretend that they care. Please tell me how they can ne over in another country living it up while over 100 americans died in Joplin? They truly make me sick.edit on 25-5-2011 by Thunder heart woman because: (no reason given)edit on 25-5-2011 by Thunder heart woman because: Additional thoughts
Originally posted by Antiquated1 Just admit, some people are in fact making that argument. It seems like a silly thing to argue about.edit on 25-5-2011 by Antiquated1 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Antiquated1
Originally posted by Sparky63
reply to post by Antiquated1
I know what vetted means. "Properly vetted" I guess, depends on ones point of view. What are the standards for a candidate to be properly vetted? If I am wrong I would like to be educated.
This may be the subject of a different thread. Feel free to U2 me if you like. I can always learn something new.
There are none, thus the questions that do arise.
Back to your original point.
Originally posted by Antiquated1
Double postedit on 5/25/2011 by Sparky63 because: Double post
Originally posted by Antiquated1
There is another birther making that argument you claim to have never heard. Now I gave you two examples and you dismissed the first. Why?
Maybe this timeline will be helpful to you.
Originally posted by Sparky63
So if there are no standards, why make an issue of whether McCain was vetted, or "properly vetted"? Seems a waste of time.
This makes sense if one accepts there is “an issue.” There is none.
Maybe Congress should be encouraged to set some standards in the future so issues like this can be avoided.
If there are some birthers making this claim, take it up with them. I am no birther. Do I believe that Obama has told us the whole truth? No way.
Originally posted by Antiquated1
There is another birther making that argument you claim to have never heard.
RESOLUTION
Recognizing that John Sidney McCain, III, is a natural born citizen.
Whereas the Constitution of the United States requires that, to be eligible for the Office of the President, a person must be a `natural born Citizen' of the United States;
Whereas the term `natural born Citizen', as that term appears in Article II, Section 1, is not defined in the Constitution of the United States;
Whereas there is no evidence of the intention of the Framers or any Congress to limit the constitutional rights of children born to Americans serving in the military nor to prevent those children from serving as their country's President;
Whereas such limitations would be inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the `natural born Citizen' clause of the Constitution of the United States, as evidenced by the First Congress's own statute defining the term `natural born Citizen';
Whereas the well-being of all citizens of the United States is preserved and enhanced by the men and women who are assigned to serve our country outside of our national borders;
Whereas previous presidential candidates were born outside of the United States of America and were understood to be eligible to be President; and
Whereas John Sidney McCain, III, was born to American citizens on an American military base in the Panama Canal Zone in 1936: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That John Sidney McCain, III, is a `natural born Citizen' under Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution of the United States.
If you consider that non-binding resolution vetting — and that’s fine if you do — why don’t you consider what Obama went through vetting, though?
Originally posted by Sparky63
Is this vetting? You will have to decided for yourself. I consider him vetted based on this. But I don't expect everyone to agree with me..that hardly ever happens.