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Facsimile Constitution Gets Starring Role in Presidential Speech
May 21, 2009 1:20 PM
No, that was not an actual copy of the Constitution behind President Obama as he spoke today.
A spokeswoman for the National Archives confirms that just like in the movie National Treasure, the document on display today was a facsimile.
The klieg lights in the room were way too bright and harsh for the Constitution, which is usually seen just by dim candle-lights, as seen here.
So the facsimiles were brought out for this event.. The impact of President Obama speaking in the echo-filled chamber with the words "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERCA" etched in marble behind him were not accidental.
- jpt
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Glenn He can wrap himself in whatever he wants. Does not change a thing. He nominates racists, he appoints tax dodgers, His friends were questionable, he cannot remember where he lived. His land bought in a deal. His birth certificate is questionable. A certification IS NOT a true Birth Certificate. He is changing our country to suit his rich backers / voters. What has he really done for the poor. Seeing he gave away millions 250.00 seems a pittance. For sick people it doesn't even pay for 2 months medicine. Seems to me the citizens are taking a royal one. No matter how you look at it. To me payback is payola. He tells stories. People believe him. When all my brothers and sisters see finally they are just a pawn they will see for themselves. We are nothing to him. The ones he cares about are the ones he owes. Now they are taking Car co.? Moon disease is running rampant. Actually I really have not decided who he is working for. It certainly cannot be me. So I figure it cannot be you either. God bless our country and our troops.
Posted by: Judy | May 30, 2009 2:33:23 AM
Obama is taking advantage of our nation of ignorance that is wrapped in apathy and instant gratification. How can the conservative party of wisdom get through that?
Posted by: teresa | May 27, 2009 4:29:34 PM
Why the hell do conservative commentators, Hannity, Oreilly, Beck, et al have Karl Rove, architect of the Republican disaster (amnesty anyone?) of 06 and 08 on their shows. Beats the hell outa me. And I am a bedrock concservative.
Posted by: old soldier | May 27, 2009 11:14:21 AM
I think it's up to each of us to look first at our local city and county leaders, and then our state leaders... and we need to re-assert our states' rights. We need to repeal amendment 17 and start holding our US reps accountable to the state again. No more national campaigning and lobbying at the federal level.
Posted by: Mieke | May 26, 2009 4:22:27 PM
A lot of people have compared Obama to FDR or JFK. Actually he reminds me of LBJ. In the 1964 presidential election, Johnson won by a landslide. One of the reasons for this was that he said we would never get us involved in Vietnam, as Goldwater felt that we should be. After the Gulf of Tonkin resolution, I delighted in hearing liberals say,"I voted for Johnson but I elected Goldwater. LBJ antagonized his liberal base by being hawkish on foreign policy, while ticking off conservatives with his left-wing social programs. Remind you of somebody? He also had numerous battles with Congress. LBJ of course did not seek a second term. He left the political battlefield in disgrace and humiliation. His vice, Hubert Haratio Humphrey was delegated to carry the ball, which he promptly dropped.When Nixon ran against Humphrey, the Republican party was divided, pretty much as it is now. As Yogi Berra used to say, "it's de ja vu all over again."The GOP needs to pick a strong candidate to beat Biden in 2012
Posted by: William Schamroth | May 26, 2009 3:08:48 PM
Sam Gardner hit the bulls eye. Destroying us from within is a lot easier than elaborate terrorist attacks that cost money. They may be sick but they are not dumb.
Posted by: alice winter | May 26, 2009 10:32:46 AM
I agree with Bob Velon, congress comitted treason when they failed to verify this Muslim's American birth certificate. That can only mean HE HAS NONE! so, how do begin, and complete, the absolutely total impeachment of all politicaians in office at that time, as well as any (newly elected) whose election was tainted by inaccurate voter registration numbers turned in by Acorn "volunteers" both Democrat and Republican?
Posted by: David Wootton | May 26, 2009 1:21:39 AM
I loved the post by "Wales". I thought that I was the only person that got nauseated every time I heard Obama talk. Just once I would like to hear him say what he means and mean what he says. His "sayings" and "meanings" seem to be direct opposites when viewed in the light of his "actions".
Posted by: Darrell | May 24, 2009 10:52:44 PM
I LOVE YOU PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!! It gives me hope!
Posted by: veteran4justice | May 24, 2009 10:44:10 PM
Sean Hannity and others claim Obama's policies leave us more vulnerable to terrorist attack. Not so! There will be no attack on America during this administration's tenure. Extremist's are acutely aware that they should not incur our ire at this time. They can feel confident that our president will do more harm to our nation than they ever could. It would be counter-productive to their cause to galvanize our people's focus on them, when they have such a wonderful ally in the White House!
Posted by: Sam Gardner | May 24, 2009 12:51:32 PM
I think we have awakened a little late. we can call, email and fax our representatives and senators all day and nothing will change. I think that the majority are on the same page to destroy the republic so many fought for. I seriously think the only way to regain control by the people is to refuse to send them the one thing that fuels there energy, OUR MONEY!!!! they can pass all the bills stimulus etc. but without the support of our taxes to fund THEIR agenda they can do nothing.
Posted by: mayday | May 24, 2009 12:43:17 PM
People , the elections are coming soon. We don't have much time.We have to start an independent party and vote the democratics and republicans out of office. BAN THE TWO PARTY SYSTEM Our country Is In severe danger. Our party needs to not contain politicians.
Posted by: tom | May 24, 2009 12:10:36 PM
It sounds like we all no where we want to go.They question is how do we all get on the same path to join together.The crooks in goverment only care about mass numbers against them , with the worry of being dethroned.I ask every one to make a list of all there reps and email,call and write to the I started this about a year ago when after reassesment my property taxes went up $2100.00 in a year.I love this country and belive in its past values and future greatness as tho founders wrote it.
Posted by: Sean | May 24, 2009 11:04:03 AM
To Dee Smith - Thanks, I had forgotten the 'no hand over the heart' thing with Harkin. Isn't that just perfectly typical? No flag pin, no heart felt oath, Obama's only loyalty runs to Woodrow Wilson amd Karl Marx, if not worse. The comments on Jakes's page should be seen as a warning shot over the bow of the Democrats & Republicans alike. God Bless Jake for being one of the few mainstream media people who actually seem to be interested in what the silent majority really believe. We are no longer silent. A fascist takeover of the United States is finally bringing us out of the woodwork. Did you see that apparatchik Durbin on Meet The Press, trying to outwit Newt Gingrich today? A fool like Durbin can't stand up to the truth. Unfortunately, I live in Illinois and this communist organizer is still, somehow, in the Senate, and that ACORN organizer is in the White House! My god! DUMP DURBIN. Oust the Democrats. Slap the Republicans to their senses. Get this usurper and his minions OUT of power before it's too late.
Posted by: Craig | May 24, 2009 10:54:33 AM
It is about time that people figured the great imposter out. There is a lot to learn about him and I doubt he is even a naturalized citizen.... He is a phony and he will ruin this country. To stand in front of the constitution he has mocked is a shame..He is not qualified under the constitution to be president as he has not shown his birth certificate and refuses to do so. Congress comitted treason when they did not challenge his qualifications.
Posted by: Bob Velon | May 24, 2009 2:40:59 AM
A facsimile of a real President in front of a facsimile of the real Constitution. Were the styrofoam columns from the convention not available? All show, no substance, except for a voracious appetite for other people's money. When does the campaign end???
Posted by: Mae | May 23, 2009 11:46:12 PM
President Obama is changing our country and not for the better. We must ban together as a country and let our politicians know that we do not like the path they are taking us on. I am so ashamed of our media and our Congress. They just sit there and go along with the destruction of our country. I hope History judges Pres. Obama and this Congress harshly. They will richly deserve it. I cry for my country and feel so sad that so many Americans have been deceived and they just follow the Liberal drumbeat. I hope we wake up before its to late.
Posted by: captj72 | May 23, 2009 10:47:11 PM
Hypocrisy so blatant it is sickening to any right thinking American. He has sworn to uphold and he is doing all he can to ignore it. I respect the Office of President, but I do not respect him. He has lied, misinformed, manipulated, and brazenly dealt in cronyism at its worst. He would make a great community organizer,not so a President.
Posted by: Roy Faubion | May 23, 2009 7:55:53 PM
My father and daughter fought for this great country and I was very proud of this country. Now with what Obama is doing to this country is a crime. Why can't something be done to stop this madness. When he did his speach in front of our Constitution that our country was founded on and fought for, it makes me sick. I write to congress and the senate every week with nothing being done to change things. What is wrong with everyone. I use to watch the TV stars and liked watching their talent, but now they are using that to make the American public change values and what we have stood for. I know longer watch them or the news shows. I watch Fox news because they are the only ones reporting the truth.
Posted by: Gloria Ure | May 23, 2009 6:40:31 PM
Linda, we are not a democracy or a banana republic (yet). We are a constitutional, representitive republic. I know that you have been taught all your life that we are a democracy, but it ain't so. That's most of the problem, we have people voting who are not qualified. Voting is a privlige not a right.
Seymour, we had a real person run in the last election. His name is Ron Paul.
Posted by: Ray | May 23, 2009 4:03:56 PM
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