Tag Archives: Birtherism

Birtherism: Still Alive

Posted on February 27, 2013 at 3:30 pm by JM Ashby

Birtherism isn’t dead yet, and Michigan state Senator Tom Casperson (R) says it’s very strange that the media didn’t dig deeper into this non-scandal. “I don’t know because it seems like that issue was dropped immediately as far as the … Continue reading →
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Poll: 64 Percent of Republicans Are Birthers

Posted on January 17, 2013 at 5:00 pm by JM Ashby

Poll any segment of society and you’ll find that a not-insignificant portion of people believe in a wide range of conspiracy theories, but apparently the idea that President Obama is a secret-Kenyan usurper is especially popular among Republicans. [A] new … Continue reading →

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Birtherism Still Won’t Die

Posted on December 18, 2012 at 2:00 pm by JM Ashby

President Obama didn’t win Arizona and none of the state’s electors will be forced to cast their votes for him, but they would still like you to know that they believe he’s a secret-Kenyan usurper. Members of the Electoral College … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Day

Posted on October 16, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

This is what 600 copies of Dreams From My Real Father looks like. These were offered free-of-charge at a rally for Paul Ryan yesterday along with pamphlets on George Soros. (photo via Slate) Adding… I received a free, unsolicited copy … Continue reading →

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Birtherism Still Won’t Die

Posted on September 22, 2012 at 3:00 pm by JM Ashby

The chairman of the Alabama Republican Party is promoting a birther film to his constituents that claims President Obama’s real father was a communist who indoctrinated him with a Kenyan, anti-colonial worldview. Actually I made that last part up but … Continue reading →

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Kris Kobach, Creator of “Papers Please,” Also a Birther

Posted on September 14, 2012 at 4:28 pm by JM Ashby

Kris Kobach, the grandfather of “Papers Please” anti-immigration law and an adviser to Mitt Romney, said yesterday that he and the state board of elections was considering removing President Obama from the November ballot. Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach, … Continue reading →

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Idiot Quote of the Day

Posted on August 25, 2012 at 1:55 pm by JM Ashby

After reading a lot of tweets, listening to some talk radio, and watching some cable TV, I can say that this Romney/birther moment is representative of the whole, horrible campaign cycle we are in. The level of vitriol and personal … Continue reading →

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The Douchiest Audio Clip You’ve Ever Heard. Ever.

Posted on August 24, 2012 at 5:30 pm by JM Ashby

I guarantee this is the douchiest clip of audio you’ve ever heard in your life. via MMFA The conservative press absolutely loves Mitt’s birtherism shout-out. I think Hannity is actually getting off toward the end of this clip.

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Bring Your Racists. And Your Birthers.

Posted on August 24, 2012 at 1:45 pm by JM Ashby

They say this is a joke. If that’s true, it’s a terrible, bad, racist joke. Romney: No one’s ever asked to see my birth certificate. They know that this is the place that we were born and raised. Get it? … Continue reading →

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The Nation’s Biggest Disgrace to Speak at the GOP Convention

Posted on August 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm by JM Ashby

Birther-in-Chief Donald Trump will be joined by the infamous Sheriff Joe Arpaio at this years GOP convention representing birthers from across the country. Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is scheduled to speak to delegates from western states on Aug. 30 … Continue reading →

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