Doug Wead: "Ron Paul "IS" Receiving Debate Coaching"

[LBennett76]

It would be nice if they could prepare him for probable questions, but they always seem to throw hypotheticals and other nonsense his way. How does anyone prepare for that? lol
I wish him luck though. If it helps bring people to the message or AT LEAST makes more people want to vote for him (the ones that vote based on superficial things) then so be it.

 

[VictorB]

I don't think anyone is asking Ron Paul to memorize anything or regurgitate something that he has written down. Instead, we are asking that he carefully practices using the correct words when discussing certain issues. Practice the foreign affair question over and over again so it sounds natural and clear so that even a 5th grader can understand.

 

[LibertyEagle]

i don't think anyone is asking ron paul to memorize anything or regurgitate something that he has written down. Instead, we are asking that he carefully practices using the correct words when discussing certain issues. Practice the foreign affair question over and over again so it sounds natural and clear so that even a 5th grader can understand.

bingo.

 

[ForLiberty2012]

Definitely.... Obama won on soundbites... it's what the average American wants. It's why Rick Perry is polling so well. It's unfortunate, but it's the way it is. I think good soundbites paired with sound principle and an impeccable track record.... this should be an EASY win.

 

[GunnyFreedom]

I don't think anyone is asking Ron Paul to memorize anything or regurgitate something that he has written down. Instead, we are asking that he carefully practices using the correct words when discussing certain issues. Practice the foreign affair question over and over again so it sounds natural and clear so that even a 5th grader can understand.

My idea was to simply spend an hour a day every day "arguing" with a shill that tries to trip him up like the moderators will, with after-action analysis on it's impact. That way he develops his OWN style rapier-sharp, and learns to more easily side-step the traps they like to lay. Even the most voracious proponents of debate coaching don't want 'traditional' debate coaching, but just make Ron, well, MORE Ron.

The method I propose, I think, will help him talk slower and answer more concisely, which is all he really needs anyway. Well, that and remember to cite Michael Sheurer and the 9/11 commission report instead of OBL

 

[BamaAla]

YESSSSSSS!!!! I'm elated to hear this! If the next thing he says is "we hired a stylist and a tailor today," I will be the happiest man alive. Off to donate to help cover the cost!!!

 

[trey4sports]

My idea was to simply spend an hour a day every day "arguing" with a shill that tries to trip him up like the moderators will, with after-action analysis on it's impact. That way he develops his OWN style rapier-sharp, and learns to more easily side-step the traps they like to lay. Even the most voracious proponents of debate coaching don't want 'traditional' debate coaching, but just make Ron, well, MORE Ron.

The method I propose, I think, will help him talk slower and answer more concisely, which is all he really needs anyway. Well, that and remember to cite Michael Sheurer and the 9/11 commission report instead of OBL

nice idea, +rep

 

[VictorB]

My idea was to simply spend an hour a day every day "arguing" with a shill that tries to trip him up like the moderators will, with after-action analysis on it's impact. That way he develops his OWN style rapier-sharp, and learns to more easily side-step the traps they like to lay. Even the most voracious proponents of debate coaching don't want 'traditional' debate coaching, but just make Ron, well, MORE Ron.

The method I propose, I think, will help him talk slower and answer more concisely, which is all he really needs anyway. Well, that and remember to cite Michael Sheurer and the 9/11 commission report instead of OBL

This is a great idea. All he needs to do is practice voicing his ideas out-loud. It'll do wonders for him.

I just finished up my B.B.A in May and after years of having to do presentations, the one thing that helps you out the most speaking in front of people is practicing voicing your message out-loud. The more you do it the better prepared you are and the less stumbles you make.

 

[trey4sports]

YESSSSSSS!!!! I'm elated to hear this! If the next thing he says is "we hired a stylist and a tailor today," I will be the happiest man alive. Off to donate to help cover the cost!!!

Ron will be the best dressed, most fabulous candidate on stage

 

[CaptainAmerica]

HARDER BETTER FASTER!STRONGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[GunnyFreedom]

This is a great idea. All he needs to do is practice voicing his ideas out-loud. It'll do wonders for him.

I just finished up my B.B.A in May and after years of having to do presentations, the one thing that helps you out the most speaking in front of people is practicing voicing your message out-loud. The more you do it the better prepared you are and the less stumbles you make.

Yes indeed. I do this all the time, wandering around an empty house arguing with myself LOL! it really really does help you articulate a message clearly. I still write my floor speeches though. If I can get away from writing my speeches it'll be game over.

 

[sailingaway]

Well, that and remember to cite Michael Sheurer and the 9/11 commission report instead of OBL

From your mouth to Ron's ears...

 

[Birdlady]

Awesome!! Now all of the threads arguing over this can come to an end.

 

[lucky_bg]

I think its a bad idea.

I think You, as some others here misunderstood what debate coaching means. They wouldn't (and shouldn't) try to change or adjust Ron's message, but the way he delivers it.

My suggestions would be:

-Try to speak slow and to pronounce words correctly, like Bachmann does . She doesn't have much to say, so she speaks slowly, but it is effective. (not her message, but the way she delivers it.)

-Be more of Commander in chief as you said you will be as a President. When You are missed on important question, use first opportunity to address that question quickly and efficienty. (As he should have been doing with "audit/end the FED" and "how much can I keep of 1$ I earn" questions. And each of this questions he could answer in 10-15 sec. He needed just to mention his book "End the Fed" and his bill to audit Fed as answer to first question, and to say "100% - I want to abolish income tax" as answer for second question.

-Every, every, EVERY SINGLE TIME there is question about foreign policy, defence and military matters be sure to mention that you recived more donations from military personnel then all other contenders combined, and more then actual Commander in chief, President Obama.

etc, etc...

This is way I understand Ron's debate preparation and coaching.

 

[InTradePro]

Great news indeed.

Paul seems to win every debate I've monitored. His impact is always impressive despite or even because of loaded question, moderator interferance, setup audience etc.

If he took on some simple thing like standing up tall, shoulders back, not looking at floor, taking a deep breath and relaxing, for the hour before a debate NOT eating any food (especially carbohydrates), looking out at the audience in the debate end moments with a smile etc it would be more presidential.
He's a winner at debates but if can make it even 10% better what a big impact that would be!

 

[Ready2Revolt]

I complete agree with with Lucky_bg, the previous commentor. In addtion though he also need a stylist to make sure he he looks the part of our next president. There was a debate a few years ago between Kennedy and Nixon, the first televised debate IIRC. Those who listened to it on the radio stated that Nixon had won, while those that watch the televised debate stated Kennedy had won. The United States is superficial, and a well worn peice of advice is "Always dress for the job you want, and not the job you have."

 

[eleganz]

What I think is that many people on these forums talk about revolution and change, how RP needs to do more, and how the campaign is not doing enough.

Well about get out there and do some campaigning, he needs us as much as we need him, it is all a mutual effort. What makes grassroots so powerful is the local organization and support. Do we want more votes? be more organized in even more localized areas, keep the armies growing and stop at nothing.


There is no need to constantly repeat things like this here on the forums, send your suggestions directly to the campaign and move on.

 

[parocks]

He's going to trip over his words a bit but he needs to frame the foreign policy argument differently. Frame it in terms of the Constitution and the upcoming insolvency of the wars, not based on what OBL said (even though it's so silly to ignore what the supposed enemy says but I guess that's 'patriotic' to a lot of the GOP)

Say "I blame the terrorists for 9/11". And then say whatever else.

Because he'll try to explain how cause and effect works. And they everyone will boo, and say "he's blaming the US for 9/11"

And we can all say "What are you talking about? Ron Paul said "I blame the terrorists for 9/11" Are you stupid, or a liar?"

The key word is Blame.

He might just have to explain "Ron Paul's theory of Blame".

The Middle East is full of crazy terrorists who blow themselves up when they're pissed off.
They are to blame for 9/11.
9/11 is the fault of the crazy terrorists. The crazy terrorists are to blame.

Did we know there were crazy terrorists there? Yes.
Did we know that crazy terrorists were pissed off by what we did? Yes.
The people who do the thing are always at fault. The people who do the thing are always to blame.

But we shouldn't be so fucking stupid. We know that pissing off the crazy people, the people who
have been blowing themselves up when they get pissed since 1947, might cause them to come here and continue
to do what they've always been doing. It's not our fault that we're so foolish. Terrorism is always unacceptable.
The terrorists are always at fault. The terrorists are always to blame. People are dead. If we get attacked again,
the terrorists should be blamed. The terrorists are at fault. But I care more about saving lives than pointing fingers.


Or, Ron Paul could go truther.

 

[LibertasPraesidium]

I vaguely recall something being said about not changing the message. People need to understand cause and effect, and enough of his supporters and experts the MSM bring on their shows tell the truth and say that Ron Paul was right.

My question is, if the soundbites and standing out is all that is needed, then who cares what is said, he gets at least 5 interviews every time he says something controversial so he has to defend his stance giving him more air time, and he almost always knocks those out of the park. And if he says something memorable at the debate then people get his name stuck in his head.

 

[Bruno]

All the best people in every profession regularly receive coaching, feedback, and training, in order to hone their skills, increase their strengths, and address any areas of opportunity. I am glad to hear Ron has been taking this feedback.

Be your most-perfect Ron Paul self, as you deliver your message of liberty to the American people.

I vaguely recall something being said about not changing the message. People need to understand cause and effect, and enough of his supporters and experts the MSM bring on their shows tell the truth and say that Ron Paul was right.

My question is, if the soundbites and standing out is all that is needed, then who cares what is said, he gets at least 5 interviews every time he says something controversial so he has to defend his stance giving him more air time, and he almost always knocks those out of the park. And if he says something memorable at the debate then people get his name stuck in his head.

It's not about changing the message, just the delivery.