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Fired Up! Missouri: Crazies Crushed: Judge Dismisses Tim Jones' & Cynthia Davis' Birther Lawsuit
TPMMuckraker: Judge Dismisses Taitz Birther Suit
Below The Beltway: Orly Taitz Loses Another Birther Case: Barnett v. Obama Dismissed
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Orly Taitz Smacked Down (Again): Most Successful Birther Lawsuit Yet -- Dismissed http://is.gd/4IXS0 #p2 #tcot #tlot #ocra #sgp #912 29 days ago |
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Birther suit dismissed: http://bit.ly/vAD60 29 days ago |
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Another frivolous Birther lawsuit by Orly Taitz tossed; judge criticizes Taitz http://tinyurl.com/ykw87ez (via @TWI_news ) 30 days ago |
Crazies Crushed: Judge Dismisses Tim Jones' & Cynthia Davis' Birther Lawsuit
Fired Up! Missouri —
... The birther lawsuit brought by Orly Taitz, Rep. Tim Jones (R-Eureka) and Rep. Cynthia Davis (R-O'Fallon) was dismissed today in federal court. In the judge's order, Jones and Davis' claims as State Representatives were shot down, and their counsel's actions were described as "improper and unethical." ...
Judge Dismisses Taitz Birther Suit
TPMMuckraker —
... to the terms of the Constitution which set forth its jurisdiction," Carter wrote. "Respecting the constitutional role and jurisdiction of this Court is not unpatriotic." In another of Taitz's cases, a judge fined her $20,000 for "abus[ing] her privilege to practice law" by bringing suits "without a reasonable basis for believing that they are supported by existing law." Taitz has refused to pay.
You can read the entire ruling here.
(H/T Dave Weigel)
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Orly Taitz Loses Another Birther Case: Barnett v. Obama Dismissed
Below The Beltway —
Barnett v. Obama, the last birther case filed by Orly Taitz that hasn’t been dismissed has, well, been dismissed:
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter has dismissed Barnett et al v. Obama et al, Orly Taitz’s most successful lawsuit — that is, the one that got the furthest through the legal system — demanding proof of the president’s citizenship
The outcome isn’t surprising, but after reading the order (which is embedded below), it’s clear why Judge Carter too three weeks to release this; he wanted an ...
Another Birther Suit Bites the Dust
Little Green Footballs —
... Birther queen bee Orly Taitz has been pursuing a lawsuit in California’s Central District, demanding proof of President Obama’s citizenship. Today the judge dismissed the suit — and had pretty scathing words for Taitz: Orly Taitz Smacked Down: Birther Lawsuit Dismissed. ...
Orly Taitz Smacked Down: Birther Lawsuit Dismissed
Democratic Underground Latest Breaking News —
... has dismissed their claim, as unpatriotic and even treasonous for refusing to grant their requests and for adhering to the terms of the Constitution which set forth its jurisdiction. Respecting the constitutional role and jurisdiction of this Court is not unpatriotic. Quite the contrary, this Court considers commitment to that constitutional role to be the ultimate reflection of patriotism. Therefore, for the reasons stated above, Defendants Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED. Read more: http://washingtonindependent.com/65703/orly-taitz-smack... This is going to send our FRiends ...
Orly Taitz Lawsuit Thrown Out By California Judge
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com —
Another challenge from birther queen Orly Taitz against President Obama's birth certificate has been thrown out of court.
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter's decision came down this morning. dismissed Orly Taitz's challenge that Barack Obama is not a natural-born citizen and so is not the country's legitimate president.
Judge Carter wrote in his decision that the plantiffs were asking the Court "to effectively overthrow a sitting president who was popularly elected by We the People‚ sixty-nine million of the people."
Carter said before the ruling ...
Glen Casada Smacked Down By Courts
Nashville for the 21st Century —
Glen Casada's efforts to have the Federal Courts declare the President an illegal alien and strip him of his Presidential powers, have failed. Judge David O. Carter, in dismissing the case filed by Orly Taitz, names Glen Casada specifically as one of the State Reps. who signed on to this xenophobic fishing expedition, and says that he and his rightwing cohorts have no standing in challenging the President's legal authority: ...
Midday open thread
Daily Kos —
... that they even oppose putting people in some of the most important positions in our government," Reid said in a floor statement. Maybe someone can explain to me why a 60-seat Democratic Senate can't get votes for these nominees. Steve Benen says, "It's an embarrassment to the institution". It is, indeed. But it's not just a Republican problem. How much does it cost to buy Sen. Evan Bayh? $2 million. Orly Taitz loses another one.
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Remainders: Man up
Ben Smith's Blog —
Obama touts the GDP numbers.
Conant points out that the White House's handling of H1N1 will be judged by how bad it gets.
Chris Christie loosens up on the weight question, and tels Corzine to "man up."*
Cantor gets an app.
Palin tweaks the Iowans.
Anita Dunn may have confused her Chinese writers.
Birthers get rebuked.
DNC screeners pick a video of graffiti on a flag.
Hoffman pulls even.
A ...
Another Judge Dismisses Birther Case; Slams Orly Taitz Hard
Comments from Left Field —
David Weigel has the story:
Central District of California Judge David O. Carter has dismissed Barnett et al v. Obama et al, Orly Taitz’s most successful lawsuit — that is, the one that got the furthest through the legal system — demanding proof of the president’s citizenship.The entire decision is here, and it’s devastating to Taitz. Here’s an excerpt of the disposition, with emphasis in the original:
Interpreting the Constitution is a serious and ...
Mike's Blog Roundup
Crooks and Liars —
First Draft: Malaka of the Week: Evan Bayh
The Brad Blog: The Rise of the Tea Bags
Fried Green al-Qaedas: Putting things in perspective
Pruning Shears: It isn't reform unless it gives Goldman an aneurysm
Raw Story: Pentagon officials won't confirm Bush propaganda program has ended
The Washington Independent: Wingenut smackdown: Birther lawsuit dismissed
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Judge Wonders Aloud If Orly Taitz Suborned Perjury
TPMMuckraker —
Others have already noted this passage from a smack-down ruling against Orly Taitz in a California Birther suit last week. But it's worth highlighting that the judge in the case suggested Taitz may have suborned perjury.
Check out these sentences from the lengthy order by Judge David Carter of the U.S. District Court in the Central District of California: [T]he Court has received several sworn affidavits that Taitz asked potential witnesses that she planned to call before this Court to perjure themselves. This Court is deeply ...
