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In reply to the discussion: Birthers want proof that Mitt Romney was born in America! [View all]harmonicon
(12,008 posts)39. So...
thinking about recent presidents, I conclude that what we have in the US is - despite any efforts made by those who wrote the constitution - often ruled by wealthy aristocratic lineages.
I could understand requiring that the president renounce any other citizenship they may have, but that doesn't change the fact that some citizens have more rights than others.
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Okay then, here's what birthers believe, all their talking points. This is proof!
freshwest
Mar 2012
#54
If nothing else, it will have the effect of exposing Rmoney's odd family history.
Old and In the Way
Mar 2012
#8
I think its about time to get rid of this rule alltogether, rather than suspect anyone and everyone
LisaL
Mar 2012
#10
I don't think it's a silly rule. What's silly are people too stupid or stubborn
kestrel91316
Mar 2012
#18
And the Constitution refers to the birthplace of the person running for office, not their parents.
freshwest
Mar 2012
#61
Obama also has family here going back generations. Santorum's father, like Obama's, was born abroad.
fishwax
Mar 2012
#47
well, I don't agree that being a natural born citizen requires being born IN the United States
fishwax
Mar 2012
#89
the constitution in 1787 simply said "natural born citizen," and didn't distinguish between
fishwax
Mar 2012
#92
none of that provides any evidence whatsoever that natural born means *only* jus soli
fishwax
Mar 2012
#105
They don't believe Obama was born in the USA. They believe he was born in Kenya.
juajen
Mar 2012
#53
John McCain was born on a naval base. I believe that's considered American soil. n/t
RZM
Mar 2012
#69
That whole thing about Romney's Great-grandfather is going to be fun during the campaign!!
progressoid
Mar 2012
#40
I'd be much more interested in seeing his tax returns for the past decade or so
NICO9000
Mar 2012
#43
Well, his deddy was called "Chihuahua George" and not because he was small or yippy.
MADem
Mar 2012
#50