KC Caucus SATURDAY 3/24 - Standing room only for Ron Paul in Kansas City Union Station
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Oh a few other things:
It was at Union Station, where there is also an IRS building and a Post Office and a voting location... talk about belly of the beast! There was an 'official' sign that said 'Welcome to the IRS Friendly Taxpayer Facilitation Zone' or some such propaganda... made me lulz
A few local candidates were getting the word out, not totally sure they aren't milquetoast or neocon opportunists I suppose, but if good liberty candidates than the revolution got mileage out of the event. Also some free stickers and button sales went on.
I scanned for operatives several times throughout the night. Those who were watching people and gave me less than warm looks and made me suspicious were: 1) guy in an absurdly stereotypical 'occupy' outfit 2)the security guard
In addition to that, right when Ron started talking two big groups of kids walked from the front of the crowd, most the way through it, and past me looking like they were disgusted or something, making eye contact with lots of people as they passed. A wave of propaganda? (trendsetting attempt) If they hadn't all looked confused and or disgusted, if it hadn't been right at the beginning of his speech....
Anyway just some observations, there are obviously other explanations possible for that last, and no solid conclusion to be drawn. Was overall a bright crowd, lots of age range and diversity, quite a lot of hotties too, at least that's what I've been told sweetheart.
It was at Union Station, where there is also an IRS building and a Post Office and a voting location... talk about belly of the beast! There was an 'official' sign that said 'Welcome to the IRS Friendly Taxpayer Facilitation Zone' or some such propaganda... made me lulz
A few local candidates were getting the word out, not totally sure they aren't milquetoast or neocon opportunists I suppose, but if good liberty candidates than the revolution got mileage out of the event. Also some free stickers and button sales went on.
I scanned for operatives several times throughout the night. Those who were watching people and gave me less than warm looks and made me suspicious were: 1) guy in an absurdly stereotypical 'occupy' outfit 2)the security guard
In addition to that, right when Ron started talking two big groups of kids walked from the front of the crowd, most the way through it, and past me looking like they were disgusted or something, making eye contact with lots of people as they passed. A wave of propaganda? (trendsetting attempt) If they hadn't all looked confused and or disgusted, if it hadn't been right at the beginning of his speech....
Anyway just some observations, there are obviously other explanations possible for that last, and no solid conclusion to be drawn. Was overall a bright crowd, lots of age range and diversity, quite a lot of hotties too, at least that's what I've been told sweetheart.
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With a mirror, duh.
so damn jealous!
from a new story I vaguely remember, Dr. Paul was a little perturbed when a reporter was trying to quiz him during his breakfast in a hotel on the road. He likes to eat his breakfast, read the paper and catch up on the days news in the morning. Not too keen on mediaites giving him the third degree early in the day.
if this isn't an official event (and my advice is worth exactly as much as the price at which is offered): make small talk, determine his mood, and maybe ask some non-campaign, non-politics questions if you get the chance. ergo, "what's the last book you read?", "what do you enjoy doing when you're not in D.C. or campaigning?", "if you weren't an OB-GYN or politician, what would you be doing?", etc.
If I go the opportunity to have breakfast with him, I have no idea what I'd even say! Just eating some oatmeal and swapping sections of the local paper back and forth would be enough!
Good luck!
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Oh a few other things:
It was at Union Station, where there is also an IRS building and a Post Office and a voting location... talk about belly of the beast! There was an 'official' sign that said 'Welcome to the IRS Friendly Taxpayer Facilitation Zone' or some such propaganda... made me lulz
A few local candidates were getting the word out, not totally sure they aren't milquetoast or neocon opportunists I suppose, but if good liberty candidates than the revolution got mileage out of the event. Also some free stickers and button sales went on.
I scanned for operatives several times throughout the night. Those who were watching people and gave me less than warm looks and made me suspicious were: 1) guy in an absurdly stereotypical 'occupy' outfit 2)the security guard
In addition to that, right when Ron started talking two big groups of kids walked from the front of the crowd, most the way through it, and past me looking like they were disgusted or something, making eye contact with lots of people as they passed. A wave of propaganda? (trendsetting attempt) If they hadn't all looked confused and or disgusted, if it hadn't been right at the beginning of his speech....
Anyway just some observations, there are obviously other explanations possible for that last, and no solid conclusion to be drawn. Was overall a bright crowd, lots of age range and diversity, quite a lot of hotties too, at least that's what I've been told sweetheart.
what do you think the break down of the crowd was? Majority die-hard Paul fans? Libertarians/Freedom lovers showing support? Any undecideds?
I think even soft supporters and GOP regulars want to find out 'what this Paul guy is all about'. I know there's limited ineraction, but you get the gist.
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Like most events, the majority was pro-Paul.
I did speak to someone working with the campaign outside having a cigarette.... he said they were hoping/planning on some Republicans trickling over from the "Lincoln Days" event that was next door.
I know for a fact that there was at least ONE Neo-Con there. I drug my father to the rally!
I did speak to someone working with the campaign outside having a cigarette.... he said they were hoping/planning on some Republicans trickling over from the "Lincoln Days" event that was next door.
I know for a fact that there was at least ONE Neo-Con there. I drug my father to the rally!
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what did he think? Besides 'loud', I mean....
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He agreed with a decent amount of what Paul said.
He also said he was surprised at the number of people there.
My fiancee sat between us, so I haven't talked to him much.
We're eating lunch at his house tomorrow, and I'll hear plenty more then.
I looked over and actually saw him clapping at one point!
He also said he was surprised at the number of people there.
My fiancee sat between us, so I haven't talked to him much.
We're eating lunch at his house tomorrow, and I'll hear plenty more then.
I looked over and actually saw him clapping at one point!
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also forgot, the big 8 foot RP sign fell down and hit the two flags standing on stage, some guy ended up tripping trying to help. A nice guy named Curtis who talked to us later helped put it back up. Kinda funny, hoping someone caught it all on camera.
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Yeah I wonder what dog they will get. THe media sure likes to report on little things like white house pet... Maybe they should get like an alligator or a skunk lol.
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