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Obama's Years at Columbia Are a Mystery

Submitted by Larry Whitaker, Sep 18, 2008 14:27

Many suspect that Obama has been passed from high school through Harvard on Affirmative Action-- that no school administrator could admit the the clean, well-spoken, black student was actually failing. So they passed him on--and sealed his records! Every other Harvard Law Review Editor has had numerous erudite articles published-- but NONE from Obama--Why? His daily bumblings and complete inability to speak extemporaneously certainly beg the question of whether he is indeed an "empty suit." There are many, many questions about his Chicago associations with known terrorists and Saul Alinsky "community Organizing" which was simply fomenting discontent in the poor neighborhoods. Unless these questions are answered-- it would be immoral and irresponsible to allow this person to get control of this nation's defenses. We are not even sure he is a loyal American-- something that would be verified by an FBI background Investigation for a security Clearance. Could he get a security clearance with those associations? I couldn't. Why could Obama? Larry Whitaker


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Regarding questions about how Obama became president of the Harvard Law Review, this is from the Boston Globe of 27... [MORE]

Walter J. Culver 

Sep 28, 2008 14:29

There may well be a completely different reason for the Transcript not being released. The Transcript will show Obama's name... [MORE]

Will 

Sep 22, 2008 16:59

Many suspect that Obama has been passed from high school through Harvard on Affirmative Action-- that no school administrator could...

Larry Whitaker 

Sep 18, 2008 14:27

I must admit I'm less interested in actual grades than I am with all of Obama's "alleged" academic accomplishments that... [MORE]

Porterhouse 

Sep 14, 2008 11:51

The American public rejects the most qualified candidates. For example, Mitt Romney was a valedictorian, and graduated from Harvard Business... [MORE]

Bot 

Sep 14, 2008 10:25

It is curious that the year Obama made editor of the Harvard Law Review is the same year there was... [MORE]

margot 

Sep 12, 2008 02:18

I bet Obama's stepfather paid for his tuition because it's a tradition in Indonesia for parents pay for the education... [MORE]

br-ma 

Sep 11, 2008 20:28

Randy's question is a good one. More important than his grades, who paid for his education. His $40,000+ student loan... [MORE]

Harry Epstein 

Sep 11, 2008 15:59

Kerry had lower grades than Bush and yet the liberals always get a good laugh at Bush and his grades.... [MORE]

nancy 

Sep 10, 2008 18:49

Has anyone bothered to check out this Columbia transcript yet? Or, are we all still preoccupied with finding something on... [MORE]

Jessica S, Naples, FL 

Sep 10, 2008 16:49

Poor grades -- based on the precedents of G.W.Bush, Bradley and McCain -- obviously are not (nor should they be)... [MORE]

Diane 

Sep 8, 2008 03:18

Obama must make full disclosure of his Columbia transcripts. The voters have a right to know. Imagine what the press... [MORE]

ken 

Sep 7, 2008 19:53

Has anyone checked Obama's grades at Occidental College in Los Angeles? [MORE]

Sue 

Sep 7, 2008 16:21

Obama has not let us see a real birth certificate. He will not let us in on the grades at... [MORE]

nan 

Sep 7, 2008 13:06

For all those out there...John McCain had good High school transcripts and all the requirements to enter Annapolis. There is... [MORE]

Jackie 

Sep 7, 2008 12:01

His stepfather was a rich Indonesian. No poor family ever lives in that neighborhood in Jakarta. [MORE]

br-ma 

Sep 7, 2008 11:55

IQ really matters and does not matter. With a 189 IQ myself, I failed in spelling, vocabulary and writing. Yet... [MORE]

Dr. Willett 

Sep 7, 2008 11:45

You have a Republican nominee who finished at the bottom of his class at the Naval Academy, yet was still... [MORE]

PC White 

Sep 7, 2008 03:26

There are many questions about BHO and his days at Columbia. We know from his own writings that he used... [MORE]

JerseyCal 

Sep 6, 2008 23:49

I attended Yale College ('54) and Yale Law School ('57) Barack was elected President of the Law Review (I was... [MORE]

Bill from Boca 

Sep 6, 2008 21:15

I cannot believe I am listening to this nonsense... Obama did not use race as a criteria for his admission... [MORE]

DrKaAp 

Sep 6, 2008 16:58

Obama's position on the Harvard Law Review was affirmative action. Grades didn't matter. That system (merit system) came under attack... [MORE]

Jessica S, Naples, FL 

Sep 6, 2008 16:26

George W. Bush scored on the SAT (under the harder pre-1995 scoring system) a 640 in math and a 566... [MORE]

Steve Sailer 

Sep 5, 2008 22:10

McCain's record is far worse: affirmative action to get into the Naval Academy via his father and grandfather (his academic... [MORE]

Michelle Wilkers 

Sep 5, 2008 14:29

His grades are of interest, but who paid his tuition? I thought that BHO was a poor child from a... [MORE]

Randy 

Sep 5, 2008 14:17

There was one little blurb that mentioned that Barack Obama had lived for a year with a female while attending... [MORE]

James T. Smith 

Sep 5, 2008 12:13

Wonder how Obama paid for Harvard? Student Loans? Gifts? [MORE]

fb-tx 

Sep 5, 2008 10:01

Speaking of cover-ups--did anyone notice the filmclip of Obama's life during the DNC convention? They went from a young child... [MORE]

Lucius B. Gravely, IV 

Sep 5, 2008 07:58

Did political correctness run amock or did he have a genuine gift for the law? If he was the editor... [MORE]

leo solomon 

Sep 5, 2008 07:41

I thought Kerry wenr to Yale, not Harvard.......I don't think grades necessarily reflect intellect. They might sometimes reflect intellect....if all... [MORE]

karenabcde 

Sep 5, 2008 00:36

I've suspected fraud in this man's college records. I don't trust him and I think someone else took his classes... [MORE]

Jessica s, Naples, FL 

Sep 4, 2008 04:46

I attended Columbia's School of International Studies the same years that Obama did — 1982-83. The star professors of the... [MORE]

Mark Suall 

Sep 3, 2008 23:59

It's what he studied, not the grades. Did he study economics? Mathematics? The physical sciences? Or did he just take... [MORE]

CHuck Cardiff 

Sep 3, 2008 21:13

Obama HOPE......not! I would really like to see his birth certificate and his credenitials from Harvard myself. [MORE]

Josh 

Sep 3, 2008 20:29

"In contrast with the rest of Mr. Obama's life story, little is known about his college experience," should read: Much... [MORE]

Chris of Rights 

Sep 3, 2008 14:13

When Obama walks out onto a stage at any of his rallies they play the chorus of a U2 song... [MORE]

Sheryl 

Sep 3, 2008 11:22

Obama keeps saying the more we know about him, the more we will trust him, the more we will like... [MORE]

Charlie 

Sep 3, 2008 10:27

Let's see what we know about Barack Obama: 1. His mother is (was) an American citizen. 2. He may have been born... [MORE]

Amos 

Sep 3, 2008 01:07

I'd like to chime in that Obama's lack of honors at Columbia College does not imply he performed poorly. I'm... [MORE]

Erich 

Sep 3, 2008 00:46

How could this be? With the all-knowing, all-seeing, detail-crazy media that we have? Do you mean to tell me that... [MORE]

Porterhouse 

Sep 2, 2008 23:18

Obama needs the same close scrutiny that has been given to Republicans. His birth record is still a question, as... [MORE]

Dart 

Sep 2, 2008 18:29

I have never been enamored with Obama's talent, or lack thereof. I have wondered about his academic accomplishments on more... [MORE]

Dennis Lesko 

Sep 2, 2008 13:59

Hmm, it might not be fair to comment on Obama's success during that time, but it is okay to comment... [MORE]

Elmer Singer 

Sep 2, 2008 13:47

Barack Obama, the first Affirmative Action Democrat nominee for President. All I can say is "No BO--he doesn't pass the... [MORE]

Diana Z 

Sep 2, 2008 10:03

Double standards you bet, this stellar student got c's in high school and still wound up at an Ivy League... [MORE]

Mike Donohue 

Sep 2, 2008 09:29

It appears that we voters are buying a "pig in a poke" with Mr. Obama, questions remain about his actual... [MORE]

jondar2 

Sep 2, 2008 09:28

Two things: You don't suggest that with lousy Columbia grades, Obama's admission to Harvard Law appears a product of "affirmative... [MORE]

Paul Matten 

Sep 2, 2008 09:22

Dear Mr. Goldberg: I have never seen proof that Obama graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law. It just seems... [MORE]

susan ferris 

Sep 2, 2008 09:02

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