The "Birther" conspiracy -- What is it Really About? And Donald Trump as President...say what??

The "birther" conspiracy. It was once thought of as a "fringe" or "extremist" view among the right, but with good 'ole Donald Trump reinvigorating the fire, more and more conservatives seem to be somewhat doubtful about Obama's original birthplace. Despite the release of his "certification of live birth" during the 2008 campaign, an unusually large number of Republican voters still believe Obama could actually be Kenyan. For many who believe Obama isn't a U.S. citizen, their main beef is about the difference between a certificate of live birth vs. a long-form birth certificate. But problem number one, is the improper verbage use in that comparison. The certificate of live birth is the "long-form" birth certificate. What people are really discussing is the difference between a certificate of live birth and certification of live birth. An original certificate of live birth, which is filed once you are born, is immediately turned over to the State Department once the proper information is filled out, and is kept in a file. The certification of live birth is the copy of your (commonly known as) birth certificate to use for a variety of verification purposes. Lost somehow in the entire discussion is the reality that original copies of live birth are never released, even to the individuals themselves and the State Department of Hawaii has verified on several occasions the existence of Obama's original certificate of live birth. President Obama could get a copy of his original birth certificate if he is able to show the Department of Health and Human services in Hawaii he has a "tangible interest" in obtaining the copy.

Not to mention, in two completely separate newspapers, Obama's birth announcement was printed along with announcements of other births, weddings, and funerals. So the question I have is this: how in the world can you conclude with all this information that our U.S. government is involved in a conspiracy so profound, it actually had a hand in planting birth announcements in two Honolulu newspapers 50 years ago -- all to later help nominate the President of the United States. Really? Why that kid? Why would someone say, "Oh yes, this newborn is totally going to become the first black President in the U.S. We are totally going to pull a lot of strings to make this nobody, poor, mixed kid become a Senator and later a President." Really? REALLY??

I mean, what a joke. It seems to me this is a futile ploy by the extreme right to distract from important things and hand, and a desire to discredit President Obama as a legitimate leader of this country. Say what you want about his policy, but to actually spend time and energy on debating his birth place? Do you really think any old joe can just stroll into the White House without validation of his citizenship? I mean, let's think about the verification process you go through with applying for a passport. And you actually believe that someone could so easily get into the White House. Oh wait, I forgot. The government is also involved in this conspiracy. How could I be so blind.

Let's talk about real issues -- the economy, jobs, education, the budget maybe?

Here's a Newsy story I wrote on it.


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Great article summarizing the difference between a certificate of live birth and certification of live birth.

Another story written by the Kansas City Star.