We Need Someone To Check The Facts At The W.H.

Loafer · 12-19-2015, 08:42 AM

I found this to be humorous, not political.

Gotta love the First Lady

Michelle Obama reminded attendees of a Naturalization Ceremony
Wednesday that the Founding Fathers weren't born in America. The
ceremony for 50 new U.S. citizens was held at the National Archives in
Washington , D.C.

She said during her speech, referring to the Declaration of
Independence, "It's amazing that just a few feet from here where I'm
standing are the signatures of the 56 Founders who put their names on a Declaration that changed the course of history, and like the 50 of you, none of them were born American - they became American."

Excuse me? Did she actually mean that those who signed the
Declaration of Independence and participated in the drafting of the
Constitution were not born in America?

Benjamin Franklin was born in Pennsylvania.
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and James Madison were born in Virginia.
John Adams was born in Massachusetts.
Only eight of the 56 were not born in America. Surely she knew this.

But, then again, maybe not. After all, she is a Harvard graduate. Isn't she?

As John Wayne said .... "Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid."

And by the way, THE CONSTITUTION WAS NOT SIGNED IN WASHINGTON D.C.!
It was signed in Philadelphia!

I guess it's true, you just can't fix stupid.......

redjay · 12-19-2015, 08:47 AM

Maybe she meant after the declaration was signed they became Independently American. I don't think she means they were not born in America ?

Loafer · 12-19-2015, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Maybe she meant after the declaration was signed they became Independently American. I don't think she means they were not born in America ?

Actually she says they weren't born here like the immigrants.

"She said during her speech, referring to the Declaration of
Independence, "It's amazing that just a few feet from here where I'm
standing are the signatures of the 56 Founders who put their names on a Declaration that changed the course of history, and like the 50 of you, none of them were born American - they became American." "

To me, that sounds like none of them were born here, they were born some place else. It's just words that can be interpreted how ever you think.
I thought it was funny.

just saying

blowndodge · 12-19-2015, 12:36 PM

Just ask her husband that's visited all 56 states!

duffy · 12-19-2015, 04:56 PM

They are both morons..................

Loafer · 12-21-2015, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Just ask her husband that's visited all 56 states!

I thought is was 57 states,

or was that Obama?

**canuckrider** · 12-21-2015, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

I thought is was 57 states,

or was that Obama?

Well I think that technically they were born British citizens as the 13 original states were British colonies until 1776. Right? Then they became American citizens by choice when the USA became independent.

**cnc** · 12-21-2015, 02:14 PM

Everyone in North America is an immigrant or a descendant of an immigrant unless they are of native descent.

dank · 12-21-2015, 02:59 PM

A foolish attempt at humor. In the text she is quoted as saying "none of them were born American" not that they were not born on this continent. Since the USA didn't exist when they were born, that is a true statement. Furthermore, she didn't say it was signed in Washington D.C. She said that is where the signatures are located today. Again, a true statement.

You would think that one planning to close with "I guess it's true, you just can't fix stupid" would be more careful with the facts. (There were 56 delegates who signed it.)

**Eagle Eye** · 12-21-2015, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by cnc

Everyone in North America is an immigrant or a descendant of an immigrant unless they are of native descent.

They were immigrants as well.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...bajaskull.html

The Irish also need to settle up some land claims.

http://voices.nationalgeographic.com...e-the-vikings/

Loafer · 12-22-2015, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dank

A foolish attempt at humor. In the text she is quoted as saying "none of them were born American" not that they were not born on this continent. Since the USA didn't exist when they were born, that is a true statement. Furthermore, she didn't say it was signed in Washington D.C. She said that is where the signatures are located today. Again, a true statement.

You would think that one planning to close with "I guess it's true, you just can't fix stupid" would be more careful with the facts. (There were 56 delegates who signed it.)

We don't all interpret every thing we read the same way.
I'll have to back track my mail and try to find the creator of this attempt of humor.
Then I will severely admonish him! Will that make you feel better?

mick56 · 12-22-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagle Eye

They were immigrants as well.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/n...bajaskull.html

The Irish also need to settle up some land claims.

http://voices.nationalgeographic.com...e-the-vikings/

The Irish are everywhere,ive done a bit of travelling,and they have a bar in every town i ever went to. Allway's the best place to find a bit of work too.

12-19-2015, 08:42 AM	#1
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	We Need Someone To Check The Facts At The W.H. I found this to be humorous, not political. Gotta love the First Lady Michelle Obama reminded attendees of a Naturalization Ceremony Wednesday that the Founding Fathers weren't born in America. The ceremony for 50 new U.S. citizens was held at the National Archives in Washington , D.C. She said during her speech, referring to the Declaration of Independence, "It's amazing that just a few feet from here where I'm standing are the signatures of the 56 Founders who put their names on a Declaration that changed the course of history, and like the 50 of you, none of them were born American - they became American." Excuse me? Did she actually mean that those who signed the Declaration of Independence and participated in the drafting of the Constitution were not born in America? Benjamin Franklin was born in Pennsylvania. Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and James Madison were born in Virginia. John Adams was born in Massachusetts. Only eight of the 56 were not born in America. Surely she knew this. But, then again, maybe not. After all, she is a Harvard graduate. Isn't she? As John Wayne said .... "Life's tough. It's tougher when you're stupid." And by the way, THE CONSTITUTION WAS NOT SIGNED IN WASHINGTON D.C.! It was signed in Philadelphia! I guess it's true, you just can't fix stupid....... __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]

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12-21-2015, 02:14 PM	#8
cnc Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal QC Posts: 12,034	Everyone in North America is an immigrant or a descendant of an immigrant unless they are of native descent. __________________ Norm Ward 2008 blue / silver nomad kawanow / VBA #01136

12-21-2015, 02:59 PM	#9
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	A foolish attempt at humor. In the text she is quoted as saying "none of them were born American" not that they were not born on this continent. Since the USA didn't exist when they were born, that is a true statement. Furthermore, she didn't say it was signed in Washington D.C. She said that is where the signatures are located today. Again, a true statement. You would think that one planning to close with "I guess it's true, you just can't fix stupid" would be more careful with the facts. (There were 56 delegates who signed it.) __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.

12-19-2015, 08:47 AM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,016	Maybe she meant after the declaration was signed they became Independently American. I don't think she means they were not born in America ?

12-19-2015, 04:56 PM	#5
duffy Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hot Springs, SD and other warm and dry places Posts: 1,043	They are both morons..................