The Baltimore Orioles Attempt To Distance Themselves From Their Kooky DH
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"Try beaming things into my brain all you want, aliens. I have a tin foil helmet on under this helmet."
It would surprise me greatly if most of you haven’t already heard about the, um, interesting comments Luke Scott made yesterday during MLB’s Winter Meetings regarding our Commander-in-Chief, but just in case, here they are:
“Obama … hmm … Obama does not represent America. Nor does he represent anything what our forefathers stood for … He was not born here. That’s my belief. I was born here. If someone accuses me of not being born here, I can go — within 10 minutes — to my filing cabinet and I can pick up my real birth certificate and I can go, “See? Look! Here it is.”
So, yeah. Anyhoo, it didn’t take long for the Baltimore Orioles organization to issue a statement whose sole purpose is to express that they do not want to get involved in a Political Flame War, unlike Luke Scott, the kind of guy that it wouldn’t come as a shock if it were discovered that his home address is a one-bedroom shack somewhere in the Maryland wilderness.
The statement (via Hardball Talk):
“Luke Scott’s comments do not reflect the opinion of the Baltimore Orioles organization. The fact is that Barack Obama is our President, duly elected by the people of the United States. End of story.”
Okey dokey. I guess I know where the Orioles stand now. The only thing that would have made that statement clearer is if the Orioles had asked Lee Greenwood to deliver it.
The Orioles issue a statement about Luke Scott being a wacko birther [Hardball Talk]
So Luke, I guess Palin is your idol and you believe her citizenship although she can see Russia from her back porch. Maybe we should get her birth certificate too. As a matter of fact Luke, go to that file cabinet and get yours too.
So… Luke claims Obama improperly represents the country he was voted to serve and, in doing so, improperly represents the organization he is paid to work for. Wait.. what.. ? Hipocrisy?… No, not from a conservative..
Do you honestly think that the Republican Pary would not have challenged the validity of the 2008 election had Obama not been an American citizen? Lets get real here folks and use your brain for a change instead of listening to propaganda. If you still think that Obama is not a citizen then the GOP must have been complicit in this cover up or scam as they did nothing to investigate it and make it right. What were their motives for perpetuating this hoax on the American people? I will be interested toi hear what nut job conspirancies you can come up with to explain that one. Of ocurse the simple answer which appears to be beyond the comprehension of the birthers is that President Obama is in fact a natural born citizen of the USA,…duh. Besides the Democratic Party would have been remiss in not checking out his eligibilty to be a Presidential cnadidate. Do you really belive that the GOP and the Democrats got together to plan and pull this con on the American people? Crap, they cannot even get together to figure out how to get this counrty out of the tail spin that it is currently.
Had Mr scott gotten hit in the head by Roger Clement’s fast ball before? Baseball surely is a dangerous sport.
All – a couple facts:
(1) US citizens (as well as non-US individuals) have the right to speak freely in the US, whether about the US President or any other political figure, or person, or religious leader, etc….thank God for this right! This is only as long as the words are not slanderous. Show the position, not the person respect. After all, the US President is NOT God.
(2) You people (the ignorant ones not aware of the Constitution) need to get educated, relative to ALL criteria necessary to be classified as a natural born US citizen. I was born in Germany, of US parents, father was in US military; I’m considered a natural born citizen, and as such am as American (natural born) as any of you born on US soil.
(3) Moron….Sarah Palin was NOT born in Alaska! She was born in Idaho!
(4) To another Moron – The fine Senator McCain – a US war hero, never sold out his country, he sacrificed his freedom for the release of other US military personnel imprisoned with him. He didn’t have to do this; his father was a prominant Naval officer, and therefore he was offered release, but turned it down only to allow the others to be released. Also, Mr. McCain; born in Panama…people, refer to the Constitution; born of 2 American parents, one serving in the military stationed in Panama. The Senator is as American as you and I.
(5) Luke….keep speaking your mind!
(6) When one American thinks another American should not speak his opinion, that’s taking us one step closer to giving up this right and becoming like Russia, China, Iran, etc. I don’t give a rat’s ass if the individual is a celebrity, garbage man, janitor, lawyer, businessman, Christain, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, atheist, black, white, yellow, red, etc….keep voicing your opinion, continue to worship the God of your choice, continue to question each and every political figure’s position and motive, forget about being politically correct (BUT DON’T be a redneck racist), don’t be afraid of any US government repercussions associated with expressing your opinion, digging up the dirt, asking questions, etc.
@John Thomas. So your point is that in a free, democratic society we are free to question Obama’s citizenship but not McCain’s or Palin’s.
I guess freedom is subjective.
I am amazed by people who claim to speak for freedom of speech and in the same breath try to demonize the opinions of others.
No, Marc. You’ve misinterpreted what I’d written. Absolutely; if there is doubt, we’re responsible as US citizens to question McCain’s and Palin’s citizenship. I never criticized anyone’s opinion; if so, show me. I only proved the people I referred to as Morons to be wrong…again, Palin was born in Idaho, NOT Alaska! McCain, by way of the Constitution, is a natural born US citizen….another Moron I had to prove wrong. You are the type person that only reads and interprets the way that fits his agenda. I wrote nothing racist; in fact I encouraged ALL to exercise their rights. In conclusion, start reading and interpretting correctly, as this will mitigate your chances in the future of making a complete ass out of yourself.
No…John; you’ve misrepresented your own statement. you sir are exactly why this country is in a shambles…
Mike….another one that cannot correctly interpret simple statements. Mike, for your benefit, allow me to reiterate my statements, which for some reason you fail to comprehend:
1) US citizens (as well as non-US individuals) have the right to speak freely in the US, whether about the US President or any other political figure, or person, or religious leader, etc….
(2) You people (the ignorant ones not aware of the Constitution) need to get educated, relative to ALL criteria necessary to be classified as a natural born US citizen.
(3) I don’t give a rat’s ass if the individual is a celebrity, garbage man, janitor, lawyer, businessman, Christain, Jew, Muslim, Buddhist, atheist, black, white, yellow, red, etc….keep voicing your opinion, continue to worship the God of your choice, continue to question each and every political figure’s position and motive, forget about being politically correct (BUT DON’T be a redneck racist), don’t be afraid of any US government repercussions associated with expressing your opinion, digging up the dirt, asking questions, etc.
Having said that, it appears I’ve located another Illiterate moron that cannot comprehend….and I wasn’t even looking for one!
John,
Nice, fancy statement except that all I can read out of it is hypocrisy!!!
You call people Morons when they are wrong but when Luke tells a lie he is exercising his right to freedom??????
You got a love USA!!!!
Good stuff, John Thomas, and well said. While I truthfully do not know one way or the other whether Obama was born in the U.S.–he apparently passed the acid test for the Legislative, Judicial and Executive branches of the U.S. Government. That said, Obama is as clear as mud. He’s a classic politician whose word cannot be taken to mean more than the needs of the moment. Unfortunately, he is no different, better or worse, than many of the recent leaders. The banks and big business control this country… and they control Obama; regardless of where he or any president was born or what party they belong to. Obama has bowed to Wall Street, the cabal behind the Federal Reserve–and big business. The triumverate that Eisenhower warned us about…that has come to pass. You cannot trust or believe ANYTHING coming from government, today. It is as corrupt as Afganiztan–all feel it in their bones. People losing their homes while the rich take the money those very same people put into their coffers through taxes and get bonuses. This guy may not have the whole story clear–but who does. Some of what he says is not completely cohesive…BUT what he finally says is right as rain and on the money. And I voted for Obama. Like Mr. Thomas, i hope this fella DOES keep talkin’. And we keep listening. Maybe we might learn something and he might figure out something in the process. CHECK OUT OUR SITE: http://www.LOOSETALK.com and tell others… America IS in trouble. Don’t disparage the messenger..even if he ain’t got the whole thing clear and locked tight. The usurpers work hard to make sure no one does.
Lean to read: “natural born Citizen” (Citizen of state) as defined “at the time of the Adoption of this Constitution” eligibility requirement for the Office of President … NOT THE SAME as POST-CIVIL WAR 14TH AMENDMENT U.S. (Federal, District of Columbia) CITIZENSHIP. “United States citizenship does not entitle citizen to privileges and immunities of CITIZEN OF STATE, since privileges and immunities of one are not the same as the other.” K. Tashiro v. Jordan (1927), 201 Cal 239, 256 p 245, 53 ALR 1279, affirmed 49 S.Ct 47, 278 US 123, 73 L.Ed 214, 14 CJS 2 p113 n75
I agree, he does have the right to say what is on his mind and no one should be penalized in anyway for that, but what most fail to realize is that just because you can doesn’t mean you should. And unfortunately when a white person says anything that is on their mind it is percieved as racist. And no I am not a racist but it is the new way of the world where some can say what they feel and it is considered their opinion but when some do they are opinionated…sad but true. Albeit a bad choice it is his right and he will probably pay for it in the end. That too should not be a deterent or a decider in forming or speaking your opinions.
I have read in the news (both liberal and conservative) papers as well as heard it in internet news and views that where Obama was born is Hawaii. I have also heard and read that there is no hard eveidence to prove that he wasn’t born in Hawaii as some would have you think. But with that said it is a little preculiar that when first asked about it he was somewhat evasive and then later produced what is known as his birth papers which is evidence of his birth but not a real birth certificate. Maybe because he thought it might cause an issue not having an official birth certificate and was hesitant to produce the only thing he had…I don’t know. But you can see why it has raised so many questions. Not only that getting to the area of citizenship, his mother had also taken another nation to be citizen of (dual citizenship) at that time due to her spouse and was said to have gone to Hawaii to give birth and yet his Grandmother said that she was present at his birth in Kenya? Come on! Somebody needs to fess up with what really happened here (or there) or else this will keep going as long as he is alive. Also conspiracy or not the reasoning behind the GOP not raising more of a fuss is lack of evidence (which in turn would make them look racist), appearing to be racist and looking like they just don’t want a black man in the oval office. Or maybe this played right into their hands for the next election since this election they didn’t think they had a strong enough candidate to win but could use him as the next scapegoat. Since the only thing that matters is getting the vote! That is the only reason behind everything choice and decision in Washington these days. They just never thought about the long term consequences.
well if pelosi has her way doesn’t matter where he is born…illegal immigrants get all the rights
thank’s for people like luke scott for speaking their mind and saying what they think. most people are to reluctant to say anything about this clown for fear of being called racist.
he’s a clown, hellbent on destroying this country and the orioles are right in staying out of it.liberals are just upset they fell for this community agitator’s hype and now they see how inept he and his cronies are.
All well said,but let us take a minute,relax,think and breath.Why are we so hateful as human being?,why are we so intolerance of each other?.Everybody no matter who you are have the right to speak freely and truthfuly.We all have the right to express our opinions,reservation and observations,but,alas,but let us speak the truth ,let us be honest in our comments,let us reject hatered and hurtful comments.
It is either we forget so soon,or some people for one reason or the other deliberately decided to have selective memory or the ways things were few months ago.This Country was already on a downward roll,way before Obama took over,the Poor guy is trying to make the best of a worse scenario,and he is being beaten down by people just beacuse they can stand him being the president.I remember the words of a great philosopher who said “Concience is an open wound,only the truth can heal it”.When people decided to be thruthful in their thinking and ways of lives,only then will this great country be truly be the geatest Country in the World.God bless this Great Country.
Way to go Luke. Yes people tried to prove Obama wasn’t a Natural Born citizen, it was thrown out of Federal Court in Philadelphia the day before the election. Then it was accepted as a writ in the Supreme Court by Justice Souder. Justice Souder asked the President to respond and they didn’t. Justice Souder could’ve asked the Supreme Court to vote on the Writ and move it along, but he chose not to, Guess who is retiring at a young age as to the other Judges. Hmmmm coincidence? I think not, WAKE UP AMERICA, PAY ATTENTION, PROVE TO GOVERNMENT THAT YOUR NOT AS DUMB AS THEY THINK YOU ARE! Alot of this stuff isn’t on the internet anymore, or if you search it and try to go to links it’s blocked.
john mccain would be president then born
not in the 50 states but the Panama Canal
zone.
or mitt romney his dad was from Chihuahua, Mexico
he would have been our first
mexican american president .
American born or not, he is anti-American.
AS USUAL, the only thing you are talking about is a short snippet of this guys full statement. The whole statement is about 4-5 minutes long. And if you listen (read) the whole statement, you will find much more interesting things to discuss.. like communism in America… what communism has done to other countries like Cuba, Russia and others.
STOP falling into the “short snippet” trap that BOTH sides do to trick you. EDUCATE YOURSELF FIRST, DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH SECOND, THEN LET’S HAVE A CIVIL DISCUSSION. UNTIL THEN, EVERYBODY (BOTH SIDES) SOUND LIKE MORONS. SWEET DREAMS TO ALL!
Anybody who still supports obama given the miserable failure he has been on all fronts is “kookier”.
Where is obama’s academic record anyway? Where is the evidence he hasn’t been an affirmative action hire every step of the way in his life?
So you think the Orioles would get this right? Hell, they can’t even get a decent free agent to sign with them. Hey Peter, let Cal Ripken have the team and get the hell out of Baltimore so the team can go back to winning like it used to. And I’m not even an Orioles fan.
Who cares? He is entitled to his opinion and he obviously agrees with a lot of other people. Other more famous people believe in much more weird things like reincarnation, space visitors, witch craft, and even Barack Obama. To each their own – gotta love America.