FBI: Palin not under investigation

July 5, 2009

Source: Anchorage Daily News SEAN COCKERHAM

Palin Derangement Syndrome is contagious, it seems. The venomous sites are going full throttle in a last ditch effort to attack the soon to be retired Alaska Gov. It is reminiscent of their original assault. Or the recent “joke” by a blogger – endorsed by the Alaskan Democratic Party – regarding Trig Palin’s face. And the anti-birthers are taking a breather to go after her. So vicious are things that the FBI has actually come forward to make clear she is not being investigated.

Actually, it’s shocking that anyone would come to her aid – let alone someone from barry’s government.

Wonder how the investigation into the Wasilla Bible Church arson and attempted murder is going?

Anyone?

How many of you have even heard about it?

FBI spokesman ERIC GONZALEZ:

We are not investigating her. Normally we don’t confirm or deny those kind of allegations out there but by not doing so it just casts her in a very bad light. There is just no truth to those rumors out there in the blogosphere.

Gov Pain’s attorney, THOMAS VAN FLEIN:

I can say definitively I am aware of no criminal investigation whatsoever involving Sarah Palin.

Zero.

Bloggers are convinced that Gov Palin is being investigated in regards to the building of the Wasilla Sports Complex, her home and mysterious contractors who allegedly don’t exist. And the obvious proof of guilt? They both used the same type of wood and windows!

How many options are there in Wasilla, Alaska??

barryTV went so far as to have one of the PDS bloggers listed above — clearly endorsed by the Alaskan Democratic Party – to discuss the “impending investigation” with renowned investigative reporter, David Schuster, and then the blogger tried to cover themselves by saying they never claimed it was true.

When did that start mattering in the blogosphere?

barry people still think he had a vote on Iraq, that allegation of “Kill him” was true and that Palin banned books.

Blogger:

There is a scandal rumor here that there is a criminal investigation into some activities and that’s been rumored for about, I don’t know, probably six weeks or two months.

They said Palin “appeared nervous” and that they thought:

she was actually doing damage control for news that’s coming up later.

And the very sad part is if there were to be something going on – folks would be excited.

What does that say in general?

About barry supporters?

About the Democratic Party, who is so proud of showing how far they’ve come by crowning a biracial president?

They’ve put a whole new spin on the word “tolerance”.

From Gov Palin’s statement I got the impression something was coming because of the words she used and the contradictory tone. And after reading her statement three times I still don’t understand what she was intending to say.

But blogging like mad and going on TV to assert that something has been going on for a while is malicious and proves once again what MSNBC has become: a probarry propaganda channel that goes out of its way to ignore truth about barry and report unconfirmed gossip about his opponents/naysayers.

VAN FLEIN should very much “be exploring legal options this week to address such defamation.”

The biggest problem about Palin rumors is that there are limited news sources – including blogs – coming out of Alaska so it’s difficult to confirm with more than one source.

A comment made in all seriousness by that blogger:

I haven’t defamed the governor, I reported on speculation and rumor in Alaska. … It’s not my rumor; it’s been out there for 10 months and the First Amendment protects me. Even if I didn’t say it’s ‘rumors and speculation,’ I’m still protected — I would just lose credibility, which I’m not willing to do.

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Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”

Secretary Clinton’s 4th of July message

July 4, 2009

Secretary Clinton’s 4th of July message. She looks so much more presidential than barry can ever hope for. Joe Biden – fugetaboutit. Strategic camera angle to hide her cast – though the right upper arm looks fuller than the left.

barry: LGBT reception remarks

July 3, 2009

Take note that he waited as long as he could to have his little reception. Was probably hoping something would come up.

Lt Choi/DADT posts/interviews

June 29, 2009

REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT AT LGBT PRIDE MONTH RECEPTION [partial transcript - emphasis added]

18 minutes of nothing. He does not actually say anywhere what he believes in especially when he gets to Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. He actually says he must be a responsible c-i-c during a time of war. How is discharging West Point grads, fluent in Arabic, with two tours of Iraq and more than willing to do a third, in any way responsible?

After greeting and introductions.

You have my thanks for the work you do every day in pursuit of equality on behalf of the millions of people in this country who work hard and care about their communities — and who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

Now this struggle, I don’t need to tell you, is incredibly difficult, although I think it’s important to consider the extraordinary progress that we have made.

“We”? What has he actually done?

There are unjust laws to overturn and unfair practices to stop. And though we’ve made progress, there are still fellow citizens, perhaps neighbors or even family members and loved ones, who still hold fast to worn arguments and old attitudes; who fail to see your families like their families; and who would deny you the rights that most Americans take for granted. And I know this is painful and I know it can be heartbreaking.

So do something. Now.

And yet all of you continue, leading by the force of the arguments you make but also by the power of the example that you set in your own lives…For we know that progress depends not only on changing laws but also changing hearts.

Yes. His. Does anyone believe that he would do anything if he didn’t have to as head of the Democratic Party? I sure don’t.

And that real, transformative change never begins in Washington.

Sure looks that way.

Indeed, that’s the story of the movement for fairness and equality — not just for those who are gay,

Yes it is – for those in the room – for those who he is talking to it’s about nothing else. It’s a gay pride month celebration – not a generic oppressed person’s reception.

but for all those in our history who’ve been denied the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; who’ve been told that the full blessings and opportunities of this country were closed to them. It’s the story of progress sought by those who started off with little influence or power; by men and women who brought about change through quiet, personal acts of compassion and courage and sometimes defiance wherever and whenever they could.

He mentions Frank Kameny, fired as an astronomer because he was gay, the Stonewall protests and HIV/AIDS.

So this story, this struggle, continues today – for even as we face extraordinary challenges as a nation, we cannot — and will not — put aside issues of basic equality. We seek an America in which no one feels the pain of discrimination based on who you are or who you love.

And I know that many in this room don’t believe that progress has come fast enough, and I understand that. It’s not for me to tell you to be patient, any more than it was for others to counsel patience to African Americans who were petitioning for equal rights a half century ago.

But I say this: We have made progress and we will make more. And I want you to know that I expect and hope to be judged not by words, not by promises I’ve made, but by the promises that my administration keeps. And by the time you receive — [interrupted by applause. What was the rest of this sentence?] We’ve been in office six months now. I suspect that by the time this administration is over, I think you guys will have pretty good feelings about the Obama administration.

In 4 years or 8?

And how many partners will have died alone because their partner wasn’t allowed to be with them?

How many more brave Americans are going to be dismissed from the military – losing the pension and benefits that they risked their lives for?

How many more children are going to go unloved and abused in group homes because gay couples were prevented from adopting them?

How many survivors are going to be destitute because they were unable to receive their partner’s benefits?

How many partners will go without basic physical, dental and mental health care because they were excluded?

How many will be victims of a crime that goes unpunished as a hate crime because they are not one of the recognized “groups” ?

He recites all he’s done…

Now, while there is much more work to do, we can point to important changes we’ve already put in place since coming into office. I’ve signed a memorandum requiring all agencies to extend as many federal benefits as possible to LGBT families as current law allows.

Nothing about changing it. He had to because of Secretary Clinton.

And these are benefits that will make a real difference for federal employees and Foreign Service Officers, who are so often treated as if their families don’t exist. And I’d like to note that one of the key voices in helping us develop this policy is John Berry, our director of the Office of Personnel Management, who is here today.

Then he has the nerve to mention DOMA – after he allowed it be passed.

I’ve called on Congress to repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act to help end discrimination — (applause) — to help end discrimination against same-sex couples in this country. Now, I want to add we have a duty to uphold existing law, but I believe we must do so in a way that does not exacerbate old divides. And fulfilling this duty in upholding the law in no way lessens my commitment to reversing this law. I’ve made that clear.

Mentions Matthew Shepard’s parents and the hate crimes bill.

I’m also urging Congress to pass the Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act, which will guarantee the full range of benefits, including health care, to LGBT couples and their children. My administration is also working hard to pass an employee non-discrimination bill and hate crimes bill, and we’re making progress on both fronts. Judy and Dennis Shepard, as well as their son Logan, are here today. I met with Judy in the Oval Office in May — and I assured her and I assured all of you that we are going to pass an inclusive hate crimes bill into law, a bill named for their son Matthew.

In addition, my administration is committed to rescinding the discriminatory ban on entry to the United States based on HIV status. The Office of Management and Budget just concluded a review of a proposal to repeal this entry ban, which is a first and very big step towards ending this policy…And that’s why this past Saturday, on National HIV Testing Day, I was proud once again to encourage all Americans to know their status and get tested the way Michelle and I know our status and got tested.

Curious how he doesn’t say what his status is. He waits till the end to mention DADT.

And finally, I want to say a word about “don’t ask, don’t tell.“ As I said before — I’ll say it again — I believe “don’t ask, don’t tell” doesn’t contribute to our national security. In fact, I believe preventing patriotic Americans from serving their country weakens our national security.

Where did he say that it was discriminatory. Where did he say what HE thinks about it?

Now, my administration is already working with the Pentagon and members of the House and the Senate on how we’ll go about ending this policy, which will require an act of Congress.

That may be true but it does not mean he can’t do anything. He can sign an order to suspend investigations and dismissals because of DADT. Exactly what 77 Members of Congress requested he do in a letter sent 6-22. If DADT discriminated just against Black servicemembers would there even be a discussion?

Someday, I’m confident, we’ll look back at this transition and ask why it generated such angst, [the policy to his non-reaction?] but as Commander-in-Chief, in a time of war, I do have a responsibility to see that this change is administered in a practical way and a way that takes over the long term.

Precisely. But immediately – not in the long term. Since he took office at least 265 servicemembers have been dismissed, including Arab linguists.

Is there anything more important right now than troops – trained troops – in particular Arabic/Farsi speaking ones? He just said he is not going to do anything: someday…time of war (which it still will be in 4 years) …practical…long term. He normally operates by polling and 3/4 Americans believe DADT should be done away with. And yet, he is doing nothing and has no intention of doing anything.

Knights Out and other groups – you are going to need to get LOUD and in his face. Every day. Are there any out reporters in the WH press corps? What’s Helen Thomas’ stand? What about Joe Biden? You are going to have to hammer away and make it so it is politically expedient for him to suspend it. And there is no way that is going to happen unless he’s forced. It’s clear what he thinks of the LGBT community. But DADT goes beyond into every community. 3 out of 4 Americans are on your side – use them. Lt Choi stay visible and keep mentioning that you speak fluent Arabic. Drive home how important it was to be able to communicate with Iraqis one on one. Lt Col Fehrenbach make sure as many people as possible know that barry looked you in the eye and made a promise. He’s already passing the buck.

That’s why I’ve asked the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to develop a plan for how to thoroughly implement a repeal.

And non-thoroughly he could stop the discharges. Today.

I know that every day that passes without a resolution is a deep disappointment to those men and women who continue to be discharged under this policy — patriots who often possess critical language skills and years of training and who’ve served this country well. But what I hope is that these cases underscore the urgency of reversing this policy not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it is essential for our national security.

That is as much an understatement as it gets. Never even mentions Lt Choi whose hearing was the next day. And “these cases” are human beings – Americans - who volunteered knowing that they would not be able to be themselves and yet they loved their country so much they volunteered anyway. And after combat tours they get discharged without full benefits and pensions. $40k/yr, an education and medical care is more than a disappointment – it is an existence. And it is something they are owed – no matter what gender their partner is. And barry as their ultimate commander should be taking care of every single one of them.

Now, even as we take these steps, we must recognize that real progress depends not only on the laws we change but, as I said before, on the hearts we open. For if we’re honest with ourselves, we’ll acknowledge that there are good and decent people in this country who don’t yet fully embrace their gay brothers and sisters — not yet.

What about him? He states nothing personal. If he is so determined – then why doesn’t he say his beliefs out loud? What effect would they have on the military leaders and Congress? Instead, he thinks about how it will affect his future.

Are there any LGBT servicemembers who have taken video of what they have survived in combat only to be discharged? Are there any documentaries? Can you get discharged servicemembers — as many as you can of the 265 discharged since he’s been in office – to make 30 second videos and post them on YouTube? What about distinct incidences that went bad (other than 9-11 intelligence) because there was no Arabic-speaking servicemember?

What he’s going to do? Talk.

That’s why I’ve spoken about these issues not just in front of you, but in front of unlikely audiences — in front of African American church members, in front of other audiences that have traditionally resisted these changes. And that’s what I’ll continue to do so. That’s how we’ll shift attitudes. That’s how we’ll honor the legacy of leaders like Frank and many others who have refused to accept anything less than full and equal citizenship.

Forget shifting attitudes. He needs to become a man of his word by taking a stand as commander in chief and doing something other than telepromptering. He never mentions the real group he is pandering to by doing nothing – it’s not the jermiah wrights – it’s the Rick Warrens.

The truth is when these folks protested at Stonewall 40 years ago no one could have imagined that you — or, for that matter, I — (laughter) — would be standing here today. So we are all witnesses to monumental changes in this country. That should give us hope, but we cannot rest. We must continue to do our part to make progress — step by step, law by law, mind by changing mind. And I want you to know that in this task I will not only be your friend, I will continue to be an ally and a champion and a President who fights with you and for you.

The only way they are going to know that is if you do something, barry. Now – not in 4 years. In 6 months you’ve turned off some of your base and repeatedly dissed the LGBT community. What are the chances the evangelicals and other minds that need changing are even going to listen to you on another 6?

You, Sir, are a coward, and by no means or stretch of the imagination, a man of your word.

Think: Iraq.

And in no sense can you call yourself Commander in Chief when you do not care equally about each and every servicemember, as evidenced by your intentional non-action and doubletalk on Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

VP Biden re: Palin’s decision

July 4, 2009 by mattie14

July 4, 2009

From Iraq, VP Biden on Gov Palin’s announcement:

I didn’t hear her press conference. All I was told was that she said and related to it was a personal decision a family decision and I take her at her word. In my experience that’s how 95 percent of decisions by public officials in both parties are made when they’re this important to their careers.

Greta Van Sustern’s question today:

What do you think President Obama thought when he heard the news about Gov Palin?

What indeed. Has anyone asked him?

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Happy 4th of July with thanks to US Armed Forces and veterans

July 4, 2009 by mattie14

July 4, 2009

Thank you brave American women and men throughout the world for volunteering to risk your life, limbs and sanity to keep the USA the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave! Your courage and selflessness too often go unappreciated and unrewarded — please know you and your efforts are never forgotten.

And congratulations to the 237 U.S. service members who were sworn in today as American citizens in Iraq.

Even if you are not a hockey (or Blackhawks) fan – here’s the best National Anthem in sports (anywhere)- performed by opera tenor Jim Cornelison, accompanied by Frank Pellico on organ, at the United Center in Chicago before Game 4 Stanley Cup Playoffs Hawks vs Canucks.

It is preceded by just as stirring a rendition of O Canada.

National Anthem starts (1:43)

sniperbth

Well, the good news is the roof remains attached here at the United Center.

And here is Wayne Messmer’s rendition at the old Chicago Stadium before the start of the 1991 NHL All-Star Game just days after the Gulf War began. The game was televised there LIVE. Some of you may not even have been born yet. Messmer is now the public address announcer for the Cubs and sings the National Anthem for the Chicago Wolves as well.

Dafoomie

Not able to access blogger

Hello

I apologize for not posting anything new here for a few days but I couldn't access blogger. In case you aren't aware, we have a mirror blog on Wordpress. We started here in August but Google wasn't crawling us so we went to Wordpress in the middle of December.

http://citizensaAgainstProObamaMediaBias.wordpress.com

(6-30) Updated list of birth certificate posts

July 3, 2009

Hey JohnnyP54 -

You owe me for this one. I had no idea how many posts there were. Here’s a list of Orly Taitz related posts, as well as COLB, general birth certificate, Berg and Wrotnowski/Donofrio. Not by any means inclusive. The copy of barry’s Selective Service registration must have gotten deleted so I’ll repost if I can find it.

NOT IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER – grouped by subject – not a comprehensive list

NOTE: Orly Taitz had to change sites. Therefore, the early post links – prior to April 10th or so – no longer work and link to whatever now. So unless they are a pdf HTML, I would suggest you not click on them. If it helps any, I can vouch 100% that everything that was linked was truly linked to where it said and that everything unoriginal to this blog has been sourced. I don’t know if the cache for the site was cleaned out as well. Here is Taitz’s working blog: www.orlytaitzesq.com/blog1/

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General

Updated list of birth certificate posts
Birth certificate archive

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Most recent

(5-30) Robert Gibbs lies about barry’s “birth certificate”
(5-30) barry’s paid > $1,066,591.94 in legal fees since lawsuits began

(6-4) Billboard: “Where’s the birth certificate?”

(6-4) Mr Hemenway letter to Robert Gibbs

(6-13) Berg’s sealed case “dismissed with prejudice” [Berg vs. Obama, Case No. 08-cv-1933]

(6-13) Update: Berg cases

(6-30) The Chalice Show (radio): Charles Kerchner, Mario Apuzzo, Andy Martin

(6-30) Charles Kerchner v Obama & Congress

(6-30) Charles Kerchner v Obama & Congress — Defense Motion

(6-30) Andy Martin update

(7-2) James: answers, birth certificate, ebay

(7-2) Berg filing motion for reconsideration re: sealed case [Berg vs. Obama, Case No. 08-cv-1933]

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US Navy Oath of Office
Enlisted vs Commissioned Military Oath of Office

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Copies of relevant documents

Senate Resolution: McCain “natural born” (not legal)
Official Certification of Nomination (Nanci Pelosi fraud)
How little is known about barry (list)
Obama v obama divorce record
Soetoro v Soetoro divorce record
Kindergarten pix
First grade pix
First grade school registration (copy) Registered religion: Islam
Illinois attorney registration (copy)
Marriage license (copy)
Driver’s license registration (copy)
Selective Service registration
Proof: Orly Taitz licensed to appear before SCOTUS

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COLB vs long form birth certificate discussions

Update 11: barry birth certificate
barry’s birth certificate re-visited
COLB vs long form birth certificate
What Dr Fukino’s statement didn’t say
Why can’t the known COLB be subpoenaed?
Dr Ron Polarik’s forgery report (video)
Make your own COLB…or barry’s
barry’s Certification of Live Birth (COLB)
barry has free access to his long form birth certificate
So…which Hawaiian hospital was barry born in?
Logic 101: COLB vs long form birth certificate (COLB copies included

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Berg, Hollister, Donofrio, Wrotnowski

(12-8) Video transcription of call from barry’s grandmother Sarah
(12-9) Affidavit of REVEREND KWELI SHUHUBIA
(12-29) UPDATE 13 (summary page like this for Berg/Donofrio/Wrotnowski)
(1-5) berg & barry featured in the Globe
(1-9) No decision by SCOTUS
(1-9) Col Hollister v barry soetoro
(1-11) Berg radio interview
(1-11) Why won’t the proobamedia air this ad?
(1-12) Berg v obama denied by SCOTUS
(1-12) Berg’s comments on SCOTUS denial
(1-16) Berg’s letter to Members of Congress
(4-9) Phil Berg press release

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Judge James Robertson & James D Hemenway

Judge Robertson sends US Marshals after letter-writer
Hollister v Soetoro docket

Judge James Robertson’s rant re: Hollister v Soetoro
barry’s birth certificate was “was raised, vetted, blogged, texted, twittered…”
Judge Robertson reprimands John Hemenway re: Hollister v Soetoro

John Hemenway letter to Rupert Murdoch re: barry’s birth certificate
Mr Hemenway letter to Robert Gibbs

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“Birthers”

Missing Orly Taitz posts
Dear birther haters:
Ben Smith: just another “birther” illiterate
A proposition for Ben Smith & Politico re: birthers
Ignorance re: barry’s birth certificate
Jake Tapper: no birth certificate questions
Birthers
Politically neutral

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barry & Biden with SCOTUS

What type of Commander in Chief does this?
barry and biden meet privartely with SCOTUS
body language: barry, biden and the Supreme Court Justices

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Lightfoot v Bowen

barry’s birth certificate: Lightfoot v Bowen docket
Lightfoot v Bowen disappeared off SCOTUS Docket
Lightfoot v Bowen is back

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Taitz & Judge Roberts & SCOTUS Stay clerk Danny Bickell

(3-13) Orly Taitz delivers documents to Chief Justice Roberts
(3-13) AP reporter’s take on Taitz – Justice Roberts interaction
(3-16) Orly Taitz shout out to Mr Richard Holley in Moscow Idaho for his assistance
(3-16) Orly Taitz questions Chief Justice Roberts (audio/text)
(3-21) Orly Taitz questions Chief Justice Roberts (video)
(3-17) Orly Taitz outs Danny Bickell to Justice Roberts
(3-18) Explanation: Danny Bickell
(3-18) Leo Donofrio vs Danny Bickell

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Quo Warranto plaintiffs -Military Oath

Military plaintiff consent form
Non-military plaintiff consent form
Enlisted vs Commissioned Military Oath of Office
Active member of Military Intelligence signed on with Taitz
Orly Taitz’s military & office holding plaintiffs
Lt Col David A Earl-Graef USAFR MC’s letter to Robert Gates
Ret Major General Carroll D. Childers signs on
State Rep Laurence Rappaport signs on Orly Taitz’s case
TN’s Frank Niceley, Stacey Campfield & Glen Casada join Eric Swafford
State Rep Eric Swafford (R-TN) signs on (2-9)

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barry soetoro birth certificate bill

Rep Bill Posey’s (R-FL) Birth certificate bill (text)
Rep Posey’s Birth Certificate Bill to stop future barrys
Rep Posey being bot attacked for introducing barry soetoro birth certificate bill

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Taitz website fiasco (3-22)

Recovered Orly Taitz posts
(4-11) Orly Taitz cyberattacked…again?
(4-11) Site abruptly shut down because of PayPal investigation?
(4-11) Taitz Dossier #5 re: PayPal account
(4-12) Taitz site taken down because of fraudulent claims?
(4-12) Taitz letter to SCOTUS – alleged reason for the site shutdown?
(4-12) Orly Taitz’s interim blog
(4-13) Explanation re: Orly Taitz site change from her interim blog
(4-13) Orly Taitz: PayPal, FBI, Lisa
(4-15) Orly Taitz interim blog = http://repubx.com/
(4-17) Update on Orly Taitz’s blog situation
(4-18) Orly Taitz new blog = www.orlytaitzesq.com/blog1/
(4-20) Do not send Orly Taitz donations through PayPal

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Taitz on radio

(3-7 & 3-8) Orly Taitz’s upcoming radio appearances
(2-10) Dr Orly Taitz on Matthew Hill Radio Show

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Keyes v Bowen & Occidental College

[may have to click the google cache version of the pdf]
(2-24) Keyes: “Obama is a radical Communist!”
(2-24) Keyes v Bowen: Explanation and Links
(11-13) Keyes v Bowen: Petition for Writ of Mandate
(3-13) Occidental College Subpoena: QUASHED
(1-15) Occidental College Subpoena: Relevant text
(1-15) Occidental College Subpoena: Official pdf
(2-11) Occidental College Subpoena: Motion to Quash (text)
(2-11) Occidental College Subpoena: Notice of Motion to Quash (pdf)
(2-11) Occidental College Subpoena: Motion to Quash (pdf)
(2-20) Occidental College Subpoena: Discussion of Motion to Quash
(3-13) Occidental College Subpoena: QUASHED

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Quo Warranto

(3-1) Pre-Litigation Quo Warranto Letter to Atty Gen Holder
(3-13) Orly Taitz delivers documents to Chief Justice Roberts
(3-25) Taitz meets with William Chatfield (Selective Service)
(3-25) Quo Warranto and Application for Emergency Stay re-filed in person
(3-25) Orly Taitz: Documents present and accounted for at DOJ & SCOTUS
(3-26) Orly Taitz letter to Chief Justice Roberts
(3-28) Orly Taitz letter to US Atty Jeffrey Taylor
(4-9) Update on Quo Warranto
(4-28) Taitz’s Plaintiffs: Petition for an Extraordinary Writ of Mandamus

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Andy Martin

National Conference on Barack Obama’s Missing Birth Certificate and College Records
Andy Martin’s April 3-4 Conference follow up
Andy Martin pre-conference background video
Andy Martin letter to Gov Lingle re: missing info
Original letter (11-2) from Andy Martin to Gov Lingle re: barry record

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Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)

July 3, 2009

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Here’s the video of Gov Palin’s announcement. Text link is above. Have to say it read better coming out of her mouth – though I’m not sure what is going on. Does sher think these deranged people are going to stop investigating her?

mnikolas

How do you think her kids feel after the last 10 months when mom decides to resign anyway?

Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin

July 4, 2009

Ex-running mate, Senator John McCain on Gov Palin’s decision:

I have the greatest respect and affection for Sarah, Todd, and their family. I was deeply honored to have her as my running mate and believe she will continue to play an important leadership role in the Republican party and our nation.

Senator Lisa Murkowski (whose dad was beaten by Palin in the gubernatorial primary) comments:

I am deeply disappointed that the Governor has decided to abandon the State and her constituents before her term has concluded.

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Republicans react re: Gov Palin

July 3, 2009

July 3, 2009

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Republicans react to Gov Palin’s announcement. Of course the timing is suspicious – or barryesque. Remember that “report” about his staffers’ dealings with Blago? How conveniently was that released? John Edwards finally coming out after barry goes to Hawaii? But when Palin does it it’s “inept”.

One of those cowardly anonymous Republican sources:

it was a “calculation” she made that “it was time to move on.” The governor’s “book deal and other issues” were “causing a lot of friction” in her home state, the source said, adding that he believes she is “mapping out a path to 2012.”

Another one:

[Palin] thinks she has accomplished goals she has set forward. … She sees what a positive influence she has had on people’s lives from traveling the country in the last year.

RANDY RUEDRICH CHAIRMAN ALASKA GOP, RANDY RUEDRICH: he “was not even contemplating her stepping down.”

CNN Republican strategist ED ROLLINS: Palin is “terribly inept.”

I think everyone is shocked by this, and I think to a certain extent everyone is going to assume there’s another story. You don’t just quit with a year and a half to go. You certainly don’t do this as a stepping stone to run for president. You finish the job that you’re in, and obviously she’s not doing that.

I think people are going to be very suspicious because of the timing. You don’t quit on the Friday of a three-day holiday. If you are going to do this, you think it through, you give a good speech.

CNN Republican Strategist MARY MATALIN:

Her delivery was incredible, if you’re a less charismatic person, you probably couldn’t pull it off. [Now] she will be freed up and liberated the way Mitt Romney is to raise money and get political chips by spending it and getting political capital. And she is still raising the kinds of crowds and money she always did.

We presume if there was anything else we would know it by now.

“We”? She was surprised by the announcement itself. The arrogance of these folks is amazing.

LT GOV SEAN PARNELL:

You know, I was surprised at first, and didn’t understand, because I think the traditional political thing to do is to stay in a position like that, and then, you know, leverage it into something greater. But that’s not Sarah Palin,” he said, praising her “independent streak.” “She is a real person with real dreams for real people, and when she believes she can effect better change for others through other means, she’s just going to do that.

GOV PALIN SPOKESWOMAN MEGHAN STAPLETON:

When the former Republican vice presidential candidate returned to Alaska after the campaign and pressed her agenda, “she found…resistance, and she found as she looked up more and more that state time and resources were being just wasted with just frivolous ethics complaints coming in, and FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests and lawsuits — but to an extraordinary extent, and from literally those doing opposition research. And so she said really, is this good for Alaska? Is this what a governor is supposed to do, sit and watch money going down the drain?

…I know you want to put that sort of negative word in there, but it’s not a ‘liability’ — it’s that she has a vision for the state…the best way and the best place to effect change at this point is outside her role as governor, because as governor people are just focused on bringing her down rather than building up the state, and that’s not who she is.

RNC CHAIRMAN MICHAEL STEELE STATEMENT:

I plan on talking to Governor Palin very soon. She is an important and galvanizing voice in the Republican Party. I believe she will be very helpful to the Party this year as we wage critical campaigns in Virginia and New Jersey. I am certain this has been a difficult decision for her to step down as Alaska’s governor. She has been a good governor for her state and I wish her and the Palin family the best during this transition.

MITT ROMNEY:

I wish Sarah Palin and her family well, and I know that she will continue to be a strong voice in the Republican Party.

Sounds like he hopes she’s done for good.

Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin

July 3, 2009

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Republican Governor’s Association takes another hit – second in as many weeks.

The picture on the “GOP Comeback” website may need to be changed again. Mitt Romney’s face?

RGA Statement on Governor Palin’s AnnouncementRepublican Governors Association Executive Director Nick Ayers issued the following statement in regards to Sarah Palin’s announcement today that she will not seek reelection in 2010 and will step down from the governorship on July 25th.

While we regret the news announced by Governor Palin today, Alaska will continue to have a Republican governor through 2010 and we are confident the state will elect a Republican in next year’s election.

The RGA’s focus remains firmly on the gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia this year, and the 37 gubernatorial elections that will take place in 2010. We know that winning these races is the most important task facing our Party over the next two years.

DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”

July 3, 2009

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th (text)
Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Typically classless barry operative. What is he getting out of saying such nastiness? It’s just making them look bad. They’re in power, so why the need? Because it’s all they know how to do. He just left out the “erratic” & “doddering” & “lurching” from the Senator McCain press statements.

You ever head of this guy?

DNC Spokesman BRAD WOODHOUSE:

Either Sarah Palin is leaving the people of Alaska high and dry to pursue her long shot national political ambitions or she simply can’thandle the job now that her popularity has dimmed and oil revenues are down. Either way – her decision to abandon her post and the people of Alaska who elected her continues a pattern of bizarre behavior that more than anything else may explain the decision she made today.

Gov Palin stepping down July 26th

July 3, 2009

Gov Palin resigns, July 26th (video)
Republicans react re: Gov Palin
Sens McCain & Murkowski chime in re: Palin
Republican Governor’s Association re: Palin
DNC re: Palin “continues a pattern of bizarre behavior”
Official Dem Party blogger alters Trig Palin’s face as “joke”

Too weird for words. Gov Palin has decided not to run for re-election as governor of Alaska. She will be leaving office July 26 at the Governor’s picnic after swearing in Lt Governor Sean Parnell.

I’ve read her statement three times and am not more enlightened than when I started. It’s probably just the dyslexia but the CAPITALIZATION and !!! and 2500 words were too much to focus through. Not commenting on her intelligence or statement-writing skills. The tone seemed off. Like excited when someone who so loves their state should have some sadness. Overly excited to cover for something that’s coming? Making it sound like it’s her choice when it really isn’t? I just couldn’t get it. My problem.

A summary of what I could grasp [emphasis added]:

Greetings to Alaskans, Seward’s Folly, what a great state Alaska is with natural resources, God gave us energy…

People who know me know that besides faith and family, nothing’s more important to me than our beloved Alaska.

…recitation of accomplishments – including breaking ground on the new prison, stimulus, the debt being passed on to next generation, Alaskans should get more positive press — won 2 SCOTUS rulings…

Some say things changed for me on August 29th last year – the day John McCain tapped me to be his running-mate – I say others changed.

…her new ethics law used against her after barry’s attack dogs descended in Wasilla, 15 ethics violation investigation – not guilty in all, cost the state $2M to fight, personal debt $500K, not going to be a lame duck, will spend time helping others help Alaska…

If I have learned one thing: LIFE is about choices!

And one chooses how to react to circumstances. You can choose to engage in things that tear down, or build up….Productive, fulfilled people determine where to put their efforts, choosing to wisely utilize precious time… to BUILD UP.

And there is such a need to BUILD up and FIGHT for our state and our country. I choose to FIGHT for it! And I’ll work hard for others who still believe in free enterprise and smaller government; strong national security for our country and support for our troops; energy independence; and for those who will protect freedom and equality and LIFE… I’ll work for and campaign for those PROUD to be American, and those who are INSPIRED by our ideals and won’t deride them.

Sounds like she’s starting her own party.

I WILL support others who seek to serve, in or out of office, for the RIGHT reasons, and I don’t care what party they’re in or no party at all. Inside Alaska – or Outside Alaska.

But I won’t do it from the Governor’s desk.

[....]

I am determined to take the right path for Alaska even though it is unconventional and not so comfortable.

Does this sound like it was her choice?

With this announcement that I am not seeking re-election… I’ve determined it’s best to transfer the authority of governor to Lieutenant Governor Parnell; and I am willing to do so, so that this administration – with its positive agenda, its accomplishments, and its successful road to an incredible future – can continue without interruption and with great administrative and legislative success.

My choice is to take a stand and effect change – not hit our heads against the wall and watch valuable state time and money, millions of your dollars, go down the drain in this new environment. Rather, we know we can effect positive change outside government at this moment in time, on another scale, and actually make a difference for our priorities – and so we will, for Alaskans and for Americans.

Religion? Special needs foundation? Valuable state money and time to defend her in court? Something is looming. It cannot be those folks who think Trig is not her child. That is a crazy birth certificate issue.

[...]

I do not want to disappoint anyone with my decision; all I can ask is that you TRUST me with this decision – but it’s no more “politics as usual”.

Some Alaskans don’t mind wasting public dollars and state time. I do. I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children won’t allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…

She references the millions it has cost to defend her thus far and makes a point of saying there were 15 ethics investigations and she was innocent…and so 1 out of 16 isn’t bad? This next statement makes clear – to me – that some pending litigation is coming – something that if she were to be found guilty it would disqualify her from being governor.

...I cannot stand here as your Governor and allow millions upon millions of our dollars go to waste just so I can hold the title of Governor. And my children won’t allow it either. ? Some will question the timing. ? Let’s just say, this decision has been in the works for awhile…

In fact, this decision comes after much consideration, and finally polling the most important people in my life – my children (where the count was unanimous… well, in response to asking: “Want me to make a positive difference and fight for ALL our children’s future from OUTSIDE the Governor’s office?” It was four “yes’s” and one “hell yeah!” The “hell yeah” sealed it – and someday I’ll talk about the details of that… I think much of it had to do with the kids seeing their baby brother Trig mocked by some pretty mean-spirited adults recently.) Um, by the way, sure wish folks could ever, ever understand that we ALL could learn so much from someone like Trig – I know he needs me, but I need him even more… what a child can offer to setpriorities RIGHT – that time is precious… the world needs more “Trigs”, not fewer.

Talks about the great sacrifice of the troops and her recent trip to Kosovo and Landstuhl…does it sound like it hurts? She sounds relieved.

It hurts to make this choice but I am doing what’s best for Alaska….But I have given my reasons… no more “politics as usual” and I am taking my fight for what’s right – for Alaska – in a new direction….And I will support you because we need YOU and YOU can effect change, and I can too on the outside.

Republicans tell her to get lost?

We need those who will respect our Constitution where government’s supposed to serve from the BOTTOM UP, not move toward this TOP DOWN big government take-over… but rather, will be protectors of individual rights – who also have enough common sense to acknowledge when conditions have drastically changed and are willing to call an audible and pass the ball when it’s time so the team can win! And that is what I’m doing!

They’re in good hands with Lt Governor Sean Parnell. But what’ll be good and for whom?

Remember Alaska… America is now, more than ever, looking North to the Future. It’ll be good. So God bless you, and from me and my family – to ALL Alaska – you have my heart.

And we will be in the capable hands of our Lieutenant Governor, Sean Parnell. And Lieutenant General Craig Campbell will assume the role of Lieutenant Governor. And it is my promise to you that I will always be standing by, ready to assist. We have a good, positive agenda for Alaska.

Conclusion:

In the words of General MacArthur said, “We are not retreating. We are advancing in another direction.”

So what position has barry offered her??

Radio Farda’s emails from Iran

July 3, 2009

A sampling of emails and voicemails sent to Radio Farda on July 2.

Their disclaimer:

RFE/RL cannot vouch for the accuracy or authenticity of user-generated content.

Who could imagine such torture as being held down by several men while another forcefully urinates down the torturee’s throat?

And who is stopping the savages from doing worse to the women and little girls?

You decide the authenticity of the words from the sound:

Intelligence forces and security forces, after attacking the pilgrims at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masumeh yesterday, arrested 30 women who were commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom ceremony of Hazrat Ali Hadi, the 10th Shi’ite Imam. According to eyewitnesses, after surrounding the shrine of Hazrat Masumeh, the security forces started beating the children and women and arrested 30 of them. They also beat and arrested some clerics who tried to stop them.

***
These kind of acts are expected from such an inhuman and filthy government. A friend was telling me about his nephew, one of the few that returned home after the arrests, who was unable to speak for a couple of days and later told the horrible story of how a few Basijis would hold him while the other would urinate down his throat forcefully. Yes it is excruciating, but is only a small example of the evilness of this inhuman government.

***
I am Alireza from Bandar Abbas. I wanted to say that the Islamic republic doesn’t consider them important or have any respect for women, which is proven by the killing of Neda Agha-Soltan, and I also believe that Neda is a symbol of freedom for Iran and for the whole world.

***

We are not living in the Middle Ages — no government can suppress its people today, by humiliating them, beating them, arresting them and killing them. If any government can still get away with all this, then what is the role of the international community and what would be the difference between today and 1,500 years ago?. Now Iranians have shown the world that they don’t want a bunch of evil and corrupt leaders to rule them, what more could they do, as they have no help?

The world has to support them.

(Photo: LA TIMES)

NEDA AGHA-SOLTAN, 26, murdered while standing peaceably in the street.

Read/watch the Doctor’s testimony (in clear English) who tried to save her.

Letter to Pres Obama from Vietnam Vet re: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Very pleasant surprise. A missing post that I found in the cache.

July 2, 2009

Don’t Ask Don’t Tell/Lt Choi/posts/interviews

This letter was in the comment section of the “Petition to POTUS to prevent Lt Dan Choi from being fired” post that I’ve been meaning to enter. It is an open letter from Vietnam Veteran, BILL STODDART to barry. I’m posting it because I think Mr Stoddart deserves to be heard and Lt Choi should get to hear his support and the chances are better in a main post than in the comment section. I don’t think Mr Stoddart would mind since his intent was to get his message to POTUS but I didn’t include his name in the title just in case.

Text unchanged – typos addressed and spacing added.

Submitted on 2009/06/21 at 9:34pm

Mr. President,

I served in the US military from 8/66 thru 8/69. One of these three years was with the 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam.

It just amazes me that the mere fact of my sexual orientation, even today, if discovered would prevent me from serving my country.

Because of low enlistment rates, the military continues to lower it’s applicant expectations. Today, even convicted felons are permitted to enlist. Yet a law abiding gay or lesbian American is not permitted to serve simply because of who they are.

The US stands alone as the only major world power that discriminates in this way. The “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy is just like the “Separate But Equal” policy of the 60’s and 70’s that promoted segregation. The Supreme Court ruled that the will of the majority should never be used to subject the rights of a minority and that “Separate But Equal” was inherently “unequal”.

The Pentagon is complaining that we don’t have enough qualified linguists serving in Iraq. Yet, within the last few years, a whole group of servicemen serving in Iraq (and fluent in Arabic) were discharged simply because of who they were.

I fully realize that there are many issues on your plate at this time. HOWEVER, how can we portray ourselves as the beacon of democracy in the world if we permit this type of blatant homophobia at home!!

Do what you promised to do Mr President and abolish “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell today!!

Respectfully,

Bill Stoddart

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria re: Iran

July 3, 2009

CNN’s FAREED ZAKARIA weighs in on Iran.

Evidently there are at least three politicians who aren’t going to recognize AHMADINEJAD.

Presidential candidate MEHDI KARRUBI wrote a letter in his party’s newspaper (which caused the paper not to be published), saying that he would not recognize the government and vowed to “stand by the people and the revolution, until the end of my life.”

Hope that doesn’t give anyone any ideas.

Ahmadinejad’s main presidential rival, MIR HOSSEIN MOUSSAVI released a statement Wednesday criticizing the government and its crackdown on the media, which he said has created a “bitter, coup d’etat atmosphere” in Iran.

Iran’s former reformist President MOHAMMAD KHATAMI called on Iranians to keep up the struggle, noting that “all doors are not yet closed.”

They’ve each got to have their own supporters. And how many who were behind ahmadinejad changed their minds when they saw what was happening in the street to their own neighbors? How many people in Iran even know about NEDA?

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria:

The situation is fluid. The challenger, Mir Hossein Moussavi, and the former president, Khatami, are still criticizing the government for stealing the election. That is an extraordinary level of dissent at the highest levels of the establishment. But the most likely outcome remains that for now, the regime will be able to reassert order.

But it has become a naked dictatorship, losing the facade of the Islamic and democratic political ideals that are important to it.

And what about the “holy men”? Are any of them in favor of peace? Blaming Infidels and putting UK embassy workers on trial are not going to fly anymore.

Iran’s nuclear program?

Zakaria: I would say do nothing. Inaction can be a strategy. The five major powers on the U.N. Security Council (plus Germany) have given Iran a very generous offer to restart the nuclear negotiations. It has not responded. Until it does, the West should build support for tougher sanctions and more isolation.

Until we hear from Tehran, there is no reason for the United States or the others to get engaged.

He thinks that although the West is limited because of the threat of nuclear proliferation – Iran doesn’t have many options because of the state of the economy and general mood of the country.

Zakaria: Let the supreme leader and President Ahmadinejad figure out what they should do first. Time might not be on their side.

And it appears neither are the people.

How many innocents have been murdered or tortured?

Does anyone know?

"Pink boxers" soldier home for 4th of July

July 3, 2009

Remember the “pink boxers & flipflops” soldier?

David Guttenfelder / AP

Left: Spc. Zachery Boyd of Fort Worth, TX, center: Jordan Custer of Spokane, WA and right: Spc. Cecil Montgomery of Many, LA.

In the mountains of east Afghanistan, on May 11th, 19 y/o Army Spc. ZACHARY BOYD of Fort Worth was asleep when his platoon came under attack from the Taliban. He only took the time to put on his vest and his helmet. AP photographer David Guttenfelder (40) just happened to be in position to take a shot of the rest of Boyd’s “uniform”… pink “I Love New York” boxers and flipflops. He bought the boxers when he “stranded in New York”. He called home to tell his parents he made it on the cover of the NY Times but didn’t tell them what eactly he was – or wasn’t – wearing.

Spc Boyd from the front, fully-clothed, arriving home today. - Fort Hood.

He said to his parents:

I may not have a job anymore after the president has seen me out of uniform.

Defense Secretary ROBERT GATES had a different take:

Well, let me tell you, the next time I visit Afghanistan I want to meet Specialist Boyd and shake his hand. Any soldier who goes into battle against the Taliban in pink boxers and flip-flops has a special kind of courage. And I can only wonder about the impact on the Taliban. Just imagine seeing that — a guy in pink boxers and flip-flops has you in his crosshairs — what an incredible innovation in psychological warfare.

I can assure you that Specialist Boyd’s job is very safe indeed.

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Specialist Boyd arrived at Fort Hood this morning. See video of homecoming.

It’s definitely a good feeling to be home… get to see the family on a very important day, of course.

No word on what he plans on wearing tomorrow...

Rachel Maddow Show: Lt Dan Choi statement (6-30)

June 30, 2009

Lt Choi posts/interviews

Short statement from Lt Dan Choi on the Rachel Maddow Show – Allison Stewart sitting in.

Military Board in Syracuse, NY recommended firing Lt Choi – even though all the witnesses on both sides said he was asset to the unit. He’s an asset to the entire United States.

Don’t acquiesce, don’t settle

1LT DAN CHOI:

I’m disappointed, but I need to send a message to my soldiers that if you get knocked down, get yourself back up and keep fighting. What kind of officer or leader would I be if I gave up?

He plans on fighting all the way to the Secretary of Defense or to the Supreme Court, if necessary. barry could have suspended Lt Choi’s discharge before it got to this point. Another barry false promise.