Jesse Benton Keeps Ron Paul from Attending Another Grassroots Event

[donnay]

Jesse Benton Keeps Ron Paul from Attending Another Grassroots Event


Jesse Benton, the man famous for his work in Borat & Bruno, has made another genius decision. This one will keep Ron Paul away from yet another major grassroots event. When asked about Ron Paul events in Tampa, Jesse says “Ron Paul will avoid events where his campaign doesn’t set the tone and message. The event at the fairgrounds is being held by Paul supporters who aren’t affiliated with the campaign”.

Jesse will instead help to divide the movement by holding a separate event the same weekend as PaulFest , an event grassroots supporters have been working on since March.

My Prediction, Sacha Baron Cohen will be one of the speakers, after he convinces Jesse that he’s a Republican running for congress in Florida.

Then again, I could just be one of those crazy grassroots people who “doesn’t get it”. So where do you stand? Should Ron Paul attend PaulFest or follow Jesse Benton’s lead and hold a separate rally? Vote in our poll below

http://libertychat.com/jesse-benton-keeps-ron-paul-from-attending-another-grassroots-event

 

[BUSHLIED]

If true, this is a disgrace and marks a huge shift by Ron Paul and crew. The only possible reason to do this is because there is something on the line at the convention and the campaign is playing it safe...

 

[LibertyEagle]

Benton had nothing to do with that Sacha deal. It was LadyJade who made the appointment. But, she had no way of knowing it was Cohen. Don't you all remember her coming over here and explaining and apologizing?

Hey, I am not enamored with Benton, either, but this BS of using him as the scapegoat for everything we don't like is ridiculous.

 

[donnay]

Benton had nothing to do with that Sacha deal. It was LadyJade who made the appointment. But, she had no way of knowing it was Cohen. Don't you all remember her coming over here and explaining and apologizing?

Hey, I am not enamored with Benton, either, but this BS of using him as the scapegoat for everything we don't like is ridiculous.

Nope, had no idea. Must have missed that.

 

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Ron Paul Greenlights Pre-Convention 'Festival' in Tampa

By KENNETH T. WALSH
June 20, 2012


This means there will be three events designed to celebrate Paul's campaign or libertarian principles in the run-up to the Republican convention: Paul's event on August 26, which his aides say he will attend; a "Ron Paul Festival" is being organized by supporters, and a third festival designed to celebrate libertarian ideals.

The exact locations of the three events have yet to be been determined, in part because the Republican National Committee has reserved about 70 of the major venues in the Tampa area and the RNC has yet to decide how those spaces will be used or whether to allocate space to the Ron Paul crowd.

Paul told MSNBC Wednesday that his goal at the convention is to show that his ideas have widespread appeal. He conceded he won't be the nominee, but added: "If I'm not going to be the nominee, the goal is to show that there's a political benefit toward accepting some of the views that we have. All I want to do, if I don't get a speech on the floor in the convention, all I want to do is have a meeting and say, 'Look, we have numbers, we have people, we have enthusiasm, we believe in something. Why don't you pay a little attention?' And actually I think they are. They don't know quite how to handle it."

Paul said the Republican party "has lost its way--I think a long time ago. I can't see the difference" between President Obama and former President George W. Bush.

Paul also said, "They're both very militaristic, interventionist, pro-war...Do Republicans really stop welfare expansion? No. Do they really cut back and balance the budget? No. They usually introduce bigger budgets."

Some GOP veterans are concerned that Paul supporters, who are among the most dedicated of any group of activists this year, might show up at the convention in an angry mood and disrupt the proceedings. Another concern is that, while Paul is too far behind to win the presidential nomination, his forces may have enough delegate strength to force their views into the GOP platform or embarrass Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. Paul hasn't endorsed Romney so far.

Paul has developed a strong following by advocating libertarian ideas, such as drastically cutting the power and spending of the federal government. Paul also supports the withdrawal of U.S. troops from many areas around the world, and he has criticized U.S. intervention in the affairs of other countries.

http://www.usnews.com/news/blogs/Ke...-greenlights-pre-convention-festival-in-tampa

 

[LibertyEagle]

Benton never even worked for Ron Paul's congressional office, to my knowledge.

 

[DerailingDaTrain]

If Benton is keeping RP from going to this event that's messed up. It's called Paul Fest for a reason

 

[LibertyEagle]

If true, this is a disgrace and marks a huge shift by Ron Paul and crew. The only possible reason to do this is because there is something on the line at the convention and the campaign is playing it safe...

I don't know. If it was me, I would care about who else was speaking there. There have been a number of backstabbing assholes running around lately, and I certainly would not want to be attending an event with them as speakers. For example, is the guy who made a video of himself getting high and who danced at the Jefferson Memorial with the founder of moveon.org and who shouted "THIS IS HOW YOU BRING THE GOVERNMENT DOWN" in front of media, going to be speaking there? If he was, I doubt it would be a real plus for RP to be there, lol

 

[phill4paul]

I do not see the problem with Ron Paul showing up for a speaking engagement at this event. Am I missing something?

 

[Okie RP fan]

Ok... and what else would the campaign be doing that is so important? They've given up and said they don't have a chance, so, the least they could do is make an appearance to the grassroots who are throwing an ENTIRE FESTIVAL for Ron Paul.
So, that is my question: we give them $850,000 last money bomb, only to have Ron concede later, and they can't at least make an appearance to Paul Fest?

I don't like Jesse Benton. I just don't.

 

[Okie RP fan]

I do not see the problem with Ron Paul showing up for a speaking engagement at this event. Am I missing something?

In my opinion, it would be a nice gesture on behalf of the campaign to make an appearance. Whether it be for five minutes, or an hour. To completely skip an event like this when they have all but conceded to Romney (the point being that they shouldn't have any other "important" things to do), is... ungrateful? Arrogant? I don't know.

 

[tsai3904]

I do not see the problem with Ron Paul showing up for a speaking engagement at this event. Am I missing something?

There could be many legal reasons not to attend the event. He hasn't suspended his campaign and this event is selling tickets. Who knows what all the FEC rules say what Ron can and can't do but I'm sure the reason he's not attending this event isn't just because Benton doesn't want to.

 

[dannno]

Well I'm hoping they are playing it safe for good reason. If something really positive doesn't come out of the RNC then I agree this is BS. If something incredible comes out of it, then who cares if he goes to Paulfest or not?

 

[LibertyEagle]

Ok... and what else would the campaign be doing that is so important? They've given up and said they don't have a chance, so, the least they could do is make an appearance to the grassroots who are throwing an ENTIRE FESTIVAL for Ron Paul.
So, that is my question: we give them $850,000 last money bomb, only to have Ron concede later, and they can't at least make an appearance to Paul Fest?

Just maybe, they think we want them to use the money to make as much progress towards our goal as possible?

I don't like Jesse Benton. I just don't.

He is THE MESSENGER. He doesn't make all the decisions. Sheesh, people.

 

[Okie RP fan]

Well I'm hoping they are playing it safe for good reason. If something really positive doesn't come out of the RNC then I agree this is BS. If something incredible comes out of it, then who cares if he goes to Paulfest or not?

That is my entire premise regarding this. However, I am coming out and assuming they have nothing better to accomplish at this point. So, to me, at this point, it seems that they are "snobbing" us off.

But, yes, if they truly are planning something or staying in the race and hoping to accomplish something, then I will recant and say that they were right in their decision not to show.

 

[LibertyEagle]

That is my entire premise regarding this. However, I am coming out and assuming they have nothing better to accomplish at this point. So, to me, at this point, it seems that they are "snobbing" us off.

But, yes, if they truly are planning something or staying in the race and hoping to accomplish something, then I will recant and say that they were right in their decision not to show.

Why is your initial impulse to attack them???? Geez. At least wait until getting the facts and if turns out like you think, then attack away. But, if it doesn't, and it likely will not, you won't have to recant your ill-placed attack.

 

[tsai3904]

Why is your initial impulse to attack them???? Geez.

Because the media said Benton is keeping Ron from attending this event....

 

[Okie RP fan]

Why is your initial impulse to attack them???? Geez. At least wait until getting the facts and if turns out like you think, then attack away. But, if it doesn't, and it likely will not, you won't have to recant your ill-placed attack.

Why?

Because Ron has all but conceded to Romney. And Jesse Benton isn't the brightest star out there. And in case you didn't know, he's got sort of a.. history.

That is why I have little confidence right now, if you must know. I have no reason to be optimistic at this point.

 

[LibertyEagle]

Because the media said Benton is keeping Ron from attending this event....

That isn't the media, it is Liberty Chat.

 

[eleganz]

If PaulFest was smart and wanted Ron Paul, they'd invite Carol and play to her conditions.