[Hoot Gibson]

As you said, he isn't required to show the public where he is born. I'm sure he has to show somebody proof that he is eligible, less we would have an Iraqi muslim trying to run. Also, you still show no proof that he spent a ton of money to hide it. I have never defended Obama, more than the fact that I vote democrat over republican nowadays.

On the 2nd bold: Correct, the birther stance is not going to get him gone.

On the 3rd bolded, I agree 100%.

Actually, presidential candidates are not currently required to show anybody their birth certificates to prove their eligibility to hold office. Several states are considering legislation to require candidates to establish proof of eligibility before being placed on the ballots in 2012, but a Republican governor recently vetoed such a bill in Arizona. There are no federal laws in this area but individual states have the right to establish rules for getting on the ballot.

Apparently Obama is also not required to provide a detailed account of his legal expenditures. He has spent well over $2 million dollars on personal legal services since he took office but the amount of that total spent on multiple lawsuits concerning his eligibility to hold office is not in the public domain. Hiring top flyte lawyers to represent you in multiple cases across the country is not done on the cheap.

If you don't like the word "fortune," then how about "substantial?" I assumed that Trump's $2 million was exaggerated and but I would be surprised if Obama has not spent half that amount - but nobody but Obama and his army of lawyers can say for sure.