re: "'Punkin' the Birthers: Priceless'"

David Weigel at the Washington Independent ("National News in Context") explained how the prank was set up.

Money quote(s):

"It’s looking more and more like the forged “Kenyan birth certificate” released by Orly Taitz on Sunday was a prank by a supporter of President Obama."

One thing which isn't explained is why there's a coin in the second photograph. Experienced (or even just well-trained) consular officers will grasp its significance immediately.

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Hat tip to the Good Lt. at The Jawa Report ("First, you got the jawas. See, these guys don't really like us but don't mind making a buck selling us an R2 unit or oil or whatever.").