# Birther nonsense from Kansas Republican officials **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [September 14, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732 "2012-09-14T21:40:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/1 "2012-09-14T21:40:50Z")
I’m a life long Kansan, I love my state. But by God I’m ashamed of the Republican loons that hold office here. The following two links are to articles in the Topeka Capital-Journal. The first appeared in this morning’s paper, the second is on line and will probably be in hard copy tomorrow. It appears that the State Objections Board wants more documentation to prove that the President is truly an American citizen. [http://cjonline.com/news/2012-09-13/kansas-panel-delays-ballot-decision-obama](http://cjonline.com/news/2012-09-13/kansas-panel-delays-ballot-decision-obama) [http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-09-14/kansan-seeks-end-obama-ballot-challenge](http://cjonline.com/news/state/2012-09-14/kansan-seeks-end-obama-ballot-challenge) I’m disgusted at the actions of the important Republican officials involved, and can’t wait to see how they are going to back pedal now that the idiot who started all this is surprised at the negative reaction he is getting. Birthers, IMNSHO, are racists, pure and simple. Since it’s not politically correct to object to the color of the President’s skin, they have to invent some other thing to bitch about. Believe it or not I’m actually registered as a Republican. But this is the last straw, and I’m finally going to get off of my ass and change parties. Maybe it doesn’t matter, as I’ve never voted a party line. But I won’t be part of a group that allows shenanigans like those in the articles above. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/2 "2012-09-14T21:56:04Z")
Nothing surprises me anymore. The vitriol, hate and racism from the extremes of the Republican and Tea Parties is a sad commentary on a once robust and honorably conservative party. Sadder yet is the complacency of the Republican moderates, and their willingness to abdicate to the lunatic fringe. Jim Crow laws, birther bullshit, and a determined effort to return the country to failed policies while attempting to meld government and religion together, should make every American with a brain stand up and say STOP. ---
**Author:** ![azraiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@azraiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/azraiel)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/3 "2012-09-14T22:52:01Z")
The sheer stupidity of it amazes me. As the second article points out, successfully removing Obama’s name from the ballot might drive down far right turnout, having the unintended consequence of making all the state races so jacked-up by redistricting that much closer. It’s not like Kansas is in play for the Presidency in any conceivable reality. It boggles the mind. **Baker** , you’re in the same boat as my dad. Lifelong Kansan, military contractor, retired Army officer, and retired high school history teacher with specialties in government and American and Constitutional history, he told me a while ago: “I’m a registered Republican. I just haven’t been able to vote that way in quite a while.” Come to Larryville, **Baker**. We have brownies\*. \*available with or without THC ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/4 "2012-09-14T22:52:16Z")
On the other hand, it’s kind of cool to have a State Objections Board. Does Kansas also have a Department of Pissed-Off and an Official Whine Registry? ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/5 "2012-09-14T22:55:18Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > On the other hand, it’s kind of cool to have a State Objections Board. > > Does Kansas also have a Department of Pissed-Off and an Official Whine Registry? What we have are the comments to the articles, that you can read when you are done with the article. They really make me appreciate the SDMB and it’s overall literacy. We use full sentences!😛 > [@azraiel](#): > > Come to Larryville, **Baker**. We have brownies\*. > > \*available with or without THC Well, Lawrence is not all that far. But I can bring brownies, I am a baker by profession. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/birther-nonsense-from-kansas-republican-officials/634732/6 "2012-09-14T22:59:53Z")
I am sure they are doing the exact same due diligence with Mitt Romney, who’s parents were born in Mexico…right?