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Originally posted by r3axion
The concept of the Separation of Powers is written into the first three articles of the Constitution, as detailed elsewhere.
Under the separation of powers, each branch is independent, has a separate function, and may not usurp the functions of another branch. However, the branches are interrelated. They cooperate with one another and also prevent one another from attempting to assume too much power. This relationship is described as one of checks and balances, where the functions of one branch serve to contain and modify the power of another.
Originally posted by r3axion
Under the system of checks and balances, each branch acts as a restraint on the powers of the other two. The president can either sign the legislation of Congress, making it law, or Veto it. The Congress, through the Senate, has the power of advise and consent on presidential appointments and can therefore reject an appointee. The courts, given the sole power to interpret the Constitution and the laws, can uphold or overturn acts of the legislature or rule on actions by the president.
Obama isn't supreme king overlord like you're trying to imply. This state court has every right question to question his Constitutional eligibility in their state ballot[/i
Originally posted by candcantiques
My personal belief is that Obama is just like everyone else. He may be President but when a judge issues an order for you to appear you appear. If you do not then a bench warrant is issued.
We assume that the testimony of the President, both for discovery and for use at trial, may be taken at the White House at a time that will accommodate his busy schedule, and that, if a trial is held, there would be no necessity for the President to attend in person, though he could elect to do so. [14]
Although Presidents have responded to written interrogatories, given depositions, and provided videotaped trial testimony, see infra, at 704705, no sitting President has ever testified, or been ordered to testify, in open court.
First, because the claim of immunity is asserted in a federal court and relies heavily on the doctrine of separation of powers that restrains each of the three branches of the Federal Government from encroaching on the domain of the other two, see, e. g., Buckley v. Valeo, 424 U. S. 1, 122 (1976) (per curiam), it is not necessary to consider or decide whether a comparable claim might succeed in a state tribunal.
So far, it has been declared that Obama Sr. was born in Kenya and never became a citizen of the United States. The Constitution states that only a natural born citizen can hold office, and a natural born citizen is defined by a citizen born within the United States and that BOTH parents must be legal citizens of the country.
An investigator is at the stand saying Obama's SSN wasn't issued until his teens, and the number refers to Connecticut rather than the birthplace on his birth certificate - Hawaii. AND!! It's from 1890...
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Now there's a professional graphic editor saying his birth certificate shows clear signs of multiple layers applied to one another to form the long form birth certificate found on whitehouse.gov.
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He goes on to say that anyone with Photoshop can take the file that contains the birth certificate and remove the layers.
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Some lady said his tax return and his SSN didn't match up.
There's a copy machine expert saying the bends displayed on the digital birth certificate are normal when copied from a book. He goes on to say there should be a clear image of the embossed seal on the digital copy, but there isn't one.
I can barely hear what's going on, so forgive any mistakes.
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Originally posted by r3axion
reply to post by Indigo5
The subpoena was only issued because even the President deserves a fair trial in a case involving his legitimacy on the state ballot. This way, when he isn't allowed on the ballot, no one can say the court didn't try to give him a fair trial. No one's trying to arrest Obama so calm down and use your brain, please.
Originally posted by r3axion
reply to post by Indigo5
You're obviously the one not getting it. I said no one's trying to arrest him. Sure he's allowed to not show up, but the state is also allowed to decide he can't be on the ballot. Geddit?
See post above...edit on 26-1-2012 by r3axion because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by r3axion
reply to post by Indigo5
The subpoena was only issued because even the President deserves a fair trial in a case involving his legitimacy on the state ballot. This way, when he isn't allowed on the ballot, no one can say the court didn't try to give him a fair trial. No one's trying to arrest Obama so calm down and use your brain, please.
Originally posted by r3axion
reply to post by Indigo5
It's a widely known fact Obama's dad was not an American citizen.....how are you going to argue when you don't even know the facts? Jesus.
The controversy was behind whether or not he's natural born because his mother was a citizen. But according to many Supreme Court rulings, both parents must be citizens.edit on 26-1-2012 by r3axion because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Shoonra
For some reason, roughly around 10:45 AM, this "Article ii Superpac" live feed went dark, and Superpac has not posted an explanation.
Does anyone know what's happening??
Originally posted by Indigo5
Originally posted by r3axion
reply to post by Indigo5
It's a widely known fact Obama's dad was not an American citizen.....how are you going to argue when you don't even know the facts? Jesus.
The controversy was behind whether or not he's natural born because his mother was a citizen. But according to many Supreme Court rulings, both parents must be citizens.edit on 26-1-2012 by r3axion because: (no reason given)
Really? WTF are you doing...you want to start the "Natural Born Citizen" definition debate again?
Some crazy desperation here.
Originally posted by Indigo5
Originally posted by Shoonra
For some reason, roughly around 10:45 AM, this "Article ii Superpac" live feed went dark, and Superpac has not posted an explanation.
Does anyone know what's happening??
I think maybe that was when they heard the court fines that were likely handed down to Orly and crew and they realized they couldn't afford to keep filming?