OK - I missed the debate, but read about it here and just got through watching the highlights clip posted on the front page of this forum (thank you RPF). I'm glad I watched it, because based on some of what I read I was expecting the roof to fall in.
In my opinion: RELAX! Seriously - I'm not just saying that to make us feel better.
The one instance where Ron Paul was booed was easily offset by the greater number of times he was cheered. Yes, the media is trying to make a big deal out of those few seconds, but... what's new? The media is losing this battle right now. They've thrown everything they've got at Ron Paul and our campaign is getting stronger, not weaker! And that very point where Ron Paul is at odds with the NeoCon warmongering mentality will WIN HIM VOTES like crazy in the general election, pulling in not just Republicans but Independents and Democrats.
I think Dr. Paul is getting a little more loose in a good way: wanting to open up and try to explain things more, and that is the result of his new standing in the polls. He'll continue to improve and balance out the Constitution Lessons with some structure to avoid rambling.
There are plenty of good clips in this highlights video, and there are a few times he came across as more assertive as well (ex: demanding 60 seconds instead of 30, or dismissing Santorum's criticism regarding the 2nd amendment with authority).
In my opinion: RELAX! Seriously - I'm not just saying that to make us feel better.
The one instance where Ron Paul was booed was easily offset by the greater number of times he was cheered. Yes, the media is trying to make a big deal out of those few seconds, but... what's new? The media is losing this battle right now. They've thrown everything they've got at Ron Paul and our campaign is getting stronger, not weaker! And that very point where Ron Paul is at odds with the NeoCon warmongering mentality will WIN HIM VOTES like crazy in the general election, pulling in not just Republicans but Independents and Democrats.
I think Dr. Paul is getting a little more loose in a good way: wanting to open up and try to explain things more, and that is the result of his new standing in the polls. He'll continue to improve and balance out the Constitution Lessons with some structure to avoid rambling.
There are plenty of good clips in this highlights video, and there are a few times he came across as more assertive as well (ex: demanding 60 seconds instead of 30, or dismissing Santorum's criticism regarding the 2nd amendment with authority).
