HQ not sure if Glenn Beck decision will be made by years end.

[random]

While we have to assume that the decision to "delay" until the end of the year has been made with the best interests of the campaign in mind, we need to remember that some of the campaign's recent decisions have been poor.

At the very least, it would be nice if someone from the campaign can take a minute to post a clear reason for the decision not to commit to this apparently excellent opportunity, instead of fobbing us off with vague "conflict" issues.

 

[reduen]

This is war, Dr. Paul said it himself. We must win the battle against people like Beck who say that we should be afraid of these "terrorists", enough to give up certain liberties.

Ron Paul can take this guy with no problems. I have every faith in our General here! I beleive that Dr. Paul should get on as soon as possible!

Maybe a stipulation should be that Dr. Paul may have his supporters as a live audience during the interview if that is possible. (Like a talk show)

Anyway, whatever the case Dr. Paul has not failed us before so bring it on!!!

 

[michaelwise]

Ron or Jesse Benton should make a Youtube video response to Glen Beck's offer.
They could state in the video that Ron will come on his show under certain conditions.
1) It will not be a hit piece like what happened with Bill ORiely.
2) There will be no name calling or marginalizing of the candidate.
3) Half of the topics discussed will be of Ron Paul's choosing.
4) Ron Paul's responses to questions will not be cut off and he will be allowed to answer questions fully.

Under these conditions Ron will agree to to appear on his show.

 

[wsc321]

It would be nice if, at a minimum, the campaign would respond substantively as to the delay. I'm frustrated a bit, too, but let's not get hysterical.

Speaking of media appearances, has anyone heard further on the following rumors?

• The View
• 60 Minutes
• Letterman
• Other?

 

[dante]

Ron or Jesse Benton should make a Youtube video response to Glen Beck's offer.
They could state in the video that Ron will come on his show under certain conditions.
1) It will not be a hit piece like what happened with Bill ORiely.
2) There will be no name calling or marginalizing of the candidate.
3) Half of the topics discussed will be of Ron Paul's choosing.
4) Ron Paul's responses to questions will not be cut off and he will be allowed to answer questions fully.

Under these conditions Ron will agree to to appear on his show.

QFT

 

[BlueGecko]

Judging from RP not being included on the presidential poll on his web site, he's not very sympathetic at all. maybe he's likes huckalberries

oh well

 

[janeuner]

Speaking of media appearances, has anyone heard further on the following rumors?

• The View
• 60 Minutes
• Letterman
• Other?

The View > Glen Beck > Letterman > 60 Minutes

Just my humble opinion...

 

[random]

Ron or Jesse Benton should make a Youtube video response to Glen Beck's offer.
They could state in the video that Ron will come on his show under certain conditions.
1) It will not be a hit piece like what happened with Bill ORiely.
2) There will be no name calling or marginalizing of the candidate.
3) Half of the topics discussed will be of Ron Paul's choosing.
4) Ron Paul's responses to questions will not be cut off and he will be allowed to answer questions fully.

Under these conditions Ron will agree to to appear on his show.

I disagree with this suggestion. If Beck is intent on maligning Dr. Paul, he'll either ignore these conditions or find a way to avoid them.

Instead, if Dr. Paul's going to attend, he should attend in good faith and deal with any garbage the way he's always done -- the way that we admire him for -- with intelligent responses.

 

[Smiley Gladhands]

At the very least, it would be nice if someone from the campaign can take a minute to post a clear reason for the decision not to commit to this apparently excellent opportunity, instead of fobbing us off with vague "conflict" issues.

That's the least they owe us. They've had since the interview was originally scheduled to find another time to go onto Beck.

For comparison sake, look at how long it has taken the grassroots to [knock on wood] prepare to get a freaking BLIMP in the air!!! All the campaign has to do is SCHEDULE some time for Ron to sit in a chair and talk to a neocon....or even ATTEMPT to schedule it!!! We have no evidence of an attempt to schedule this interview at all, and news that it doesn't look likely before the end of the year should be very disturbing to all fans of liberty.

It doesn't take that long to attempt to schedule something. I scheduled several things yesterday, all by myself. You look at a calendar, you send an email with a few potential dates, and you wait for a response. If you don't see any potential dates, you bump somebody who ISN'T offering you a full hour on a MSM news channel. Simple as that. Wait for a response. Confirm. Put it on the calendar. Then tell the grassroots to calm down, and that Ron has scheduled a time to appear on Glenn Beck. Everyone cheers and programs their Tivos.

I think we've been a little to patient with the campaign regarding this issue. If we don't have some sort of evidence that they are actually doing something to try to schedule this interview within a few days I will step up my attempts to show the campaign how important this is.

If the blimp is in the air before an interview with Glenn Beck is scheduled the campaign will feel my wrath.

Don't get between a man and his liberty.

 

[familydog]

I'm not sure why I see a lot of interviews on radio stations that don't broadcast nationally, but when the opportunity pops up to do just that...with a huge audience none the less, he is dragging his feet. I respect him for being principled, but it all won't matter if he doesn't reach Republican primary voters which are exactly Beck's audience. Look at the Buchanon interview on Beck's show recently. Buchanon and Dr. Paul have the majoirty of issues in common, and Beck wasn't foaming at the mouth and attacking him. What's the difference? This ain't O'Reilly.

 

[MadOdorMachine]

I stated it in another thread, but I'll say it again. I won't donate any money to Ron Paul's campaign unless they go on Glenn Beck and they announce that they are doing it within the next week. It's pointless for me to donate my money with the intention of them using it for television and radio advertisements when they are willing to pass up several hours of free mainstream media coverage. I've already called their campaign about it, but I might call them again and let them know I expect this to happen before the primaries and I expect confirmation by the end of next week.

I don't really understand what Ron Paul's problem is with Glenn Beck, but it's really annoying. There are very few people in the mainstream media that spread positive news about Ron Paul and Glenn Beck is one of them. I don't blame Glenn Beck for critisizing Ron Paul for standing him up or for critisizing the fans. Sometimes we can go overboard. We all know that most people didn't get the meaning of 5 Nov. That's fine and it's past us. The point is that's part of being in the public spotlight. You have to take the good press with the bad. It's time for Ron Paul to quite playing these silly little games and do this, especially after his weak performance at the debate the other night. Mike Huckabee ran all over him, when Ron Paul was in the ideal situation to benefit from it. He needs to get on this program before the primaries so that he can explain his viewpoints. If he is afraid to explain his views on Glenn Beck's show (who agrees with him on a lot of issues) then he is unfit to be President. There are times when I didn't agree with some of the things Ron Paul had to say, but once I heard him explain his reasoning for it, his response has always changed my view to his favor. This is his opportunity!!! What is he waiting for an invitation??? YOU GOT ONE!!!

 

[pacelli]

tick tock tick tock tick tock.....

Originally Posted by michaelwise View Post
Ron or Jesse Benton should make a Youtube video response to Glen Beck's offer.

Under these conditions Ron will agree to to appear on his show.

On October 11, 2007, Dr. Paul himself commented about going on Glenn Beck's show.
Video here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYSeHMEjRy0

 

[traviskicks]

Glenn Beck made an offer on YouTube to give Paul a full hour both on radio and on TV. I called HQ about the Glenn Beck interview. The campaign told me they couldn't commit to a decision being made by the end of the year on whether or not to accept. I think this is unacceptable.

Why won't they do it! What are they afraid of? Beck is on our side, the message, if not with the man, and who cares about the man, the message is important! Do it Ron Paul!

 

[Ozwest]

Where are getting this information from? Seriously.

Any of ya want to play poker some time?

 

[kylejack]

Where are getting this information from? Seriously.

Any of ya want to play poker some time?

I put you on AK.

 

[coboman]

One hour in TV is big money. Plus another in radio is more big money.

Not taking it is like wasting our donations.
I would definitely feel let down.

 

[michaelwise]

I disagree with this suggestion. If Beck is intent on maligning Dr. Paul, he'll either ignore these conditions or find a way to avoid them.

Instead, if Dr. Paul's going to attend, he should attend in good faith and deal with any garbage the way he's always done -- the way that we admire him for -- with intelligent responses.

A Youtube response to Beck's offer would be out there for all the world to see. This would be solid evidence that HQ is reaching out. This would answer the grassroots concern whatever HQ's decision. The Grassroots Campaign deserves at least this type of response to our concerns.

 

[Ozwest]

Steady on!

Seven card stud anyone?

 

[random]

A Youtube response to Beck's offer would be out there for all the world to see. This would be solid evidence that HQ is reaching out. This would answer the grassroots concern whatever HQ's decision. The Grassroots Campaign deserves at least this type of response to our concerns.

I agree with you that the campaign should get a response out -- and fast! -- all I'm saying is that there shouldn't be strings attached.

 

[Ann Kobialka]

I took a $1500 loan with $250 for tonight and $1200 for the tea party that would max me out.
This campaign press corp or whoever is not getting us exposure is either in over thier heads or in over thier heads. I'm a waitress $1500 is a lot of money for me and as of right now my grandkids are having a $1500 dollar Christmas. Why should I take loans to pay these peoples salaries? WTF