Mike Gallagher: GOP is doomed if Ron Paul isn't allowed to speak at convention

[jct74]

this is pretty good, although he's unaware just like most everyone else in the media that Ron has actually attained a plurality in 7 (?) states, and therefore will have to be allowed to speak at the convention. he has good things to say about Ron and his supporters, including crediting Ron for pretty much starting the tea party.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiVRgdSQ8sk


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAh4PJHqdig

 

[sailingaway]

The Happy Conservative Warrior?

All the same, he's right about pissing us off, wrong about the plurality of delegates, etc.

Tried to find a picture of a Happy Conservative Warrior to insert here but this is the best I could do:

Honestly, that came up in google images when I put it Happy Conservative Warrior.

I'm not sure which one of them it is referring to.

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I like the callers. Maybe this guy is ok. Maybe we can come up with a better nickname for him.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

I don't want to be "given' anything or patronized, I don't want to be empathized with or sympathized at, I want what Ron/We have earned: Ron being put into contention for nomination for president of these United States and him giving his earned 15 minute un-edited speach, by right !

edit: this said before even watching the video, now I'll watch it.
edit: FU and keep your bone, Mike. We have our own that we earned

 

[sailingaway]

I don't want to be "given' anything or patronized, I don't want to be empathized with or sympathized at, I want what Ron/We have earned: Ron being put into contention for nomination for president of these United States and him giving his earned 15 minute un-edited speach, by right !

edit: this said before even watching the video, now I'll watch it.

Oh, I agree, but his overriding point is that youth is willing to come to the GOP under Ron's banner and under no one else's, and that the GOP who had Lieberman speak at the last convention is cutting its own throat by excluding him.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Oh, I agree, but his overriding point is that youth is willing to come to the GOP under Ron's banner and under no one else's, and that the GOP who had Lieberman speak at the last convention is cutting its own throat by excluding him.

But "They should throw us a bone"? WTF? They can keep their welfare pandering shit!
I haven't finished the video, but more pandering to get us to "follow the party line"? Did he mention the physical attacks, early rule breaking shutdowns, rule breaking in general against Paul supporters/delegates?

 

[sailingaway]

But "They should throw us a bone"? WTF? They can keep their welfare pandering shit!
I haven't finished the video, but more pandering to get us to "follow the party line"? Did he mention the physical attacks, early rule breaking shutdowns, rule breaking in general against Paul supporters/delegates?

Yeah, that part was insulting.

But the part about him not just being a man but a movement was accurate.

 

[jct74]

But "They should throw us a bone"? WTF? They can keep their welfare pandering shit!
I haven't finished the video, but more pandering to get us to "follow the party line"? Did he mention the physical attacks, early rule breaking shutdowns, rule breaking in general against Paul supporters/delegates?

yeah that was the one statement from him I didn't like, but I don't think that is really his attitude toward the whole thing, just sort of one careless comment in a half-hour long segment of him talking about it, the rest of which was good.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

Yeah, that part was insulting.

But the part about him not just being a man but a movement was accurate.

Yea, he's telling some truth. He's pandering. He wants our votes for the presumptive nominee. I doubt there will be many that he will fool.
Let him say, "Ron Paul has earned a speaking spot, but was cheated, his people struck, rules broken to keep them out. There is no way to make up for this but to credential ALL of his delegates that followed the rules, and held parking lot conventions, and he will then get what he and his supporters earned". Then I'll give him (Mike) the glory that he seeks as a reporter/talkhost.

 

[jbauer]

1. I'm never going to vote for Obamney

2. If Paul isn't given a speaking slot I'll reconsider being a part of the GOP all together.

3. Has the speaking slots been given out already? Or is this just another MSM theory?

 

[Paulistinian]

I liked what he had to say and I'm glad a Conservative talk radio host will spend 30 minutes on this subject.

 

[Txrose4ever]

I have already decided to change my party affiliation to Independent, after what I have seen this year. I always believe in voting for the person, not the party. I dislike Obama, and thing he is dangerous, but I also believe Romney to be equally as dangerous. It is a shame that in the most important election in my lifetime, we have such poor men of character representing our country. Shameful. If Ron Paul is not allowed to speak at the Convention, I will go out of my way to work against either of the other two contenders in any way possible.

 

[Tankbot85]

Ya, he is right.

I ONLY registered republican for Ron Paul.

Paul does not get the nomination then i will change my registration and go back to never voting for republicans.

 

[Tiso0770]

I was gonna post this video but you beat me to the punch.....

That one woman was right, this is the biggest vote you'll ever make in your life. I hope ron paul goes Independent, he'll drain the Republican Party.

 

[Jackie Moon]

While he did get some things wrong, overall this was pretty good. Having someone like this give a half hour rant to other conservative Republicans saying "I don't agree with Ron Paul on everything, but he and his supporters have a right to be part of the Republican Party and deserve to have a seat at the table" is a positive and can only help. And hearing the few people call in and say the same thing is encouraging.

We can't fully convert everyone overnight, but having them agree with us on some things and acknowledge that we deserve to be a part of the discussion and convention is the first step. That's a lot better than just laughing at and dismissing Ron Paul and us like they did in '07.

 

[ClydeCoulter]

We already know that they will come out and want to "include" us now that they think we have no chance of winning the nomination. Of course they want us included now to help them.
They gang rape the girl then appease her so that she not prosecute. Okay, so she uses it (appeasement) to her advantage so that she can take them out one by one, because she knows she will not get justice in the courts.

 

[TrishW]

I have come up with one conclusion... we be important!

LOL at the GOP. They have no idea what to do. Its damned if they do, and damned if they don't! Come on give Ron the mic. Its just a little fifteen minute speech. scaredy-cats

 

[truthspeaker]

...and then they respect you.

Thanks for sharing this audio clip.

It's refreshing that they're talking about it.

 

[TIMB0B]

That first caller (I think he was the first), Kevin, is what's wrong with the average partisan voter. Compromise your principles to make sure the party wins. Wtf? Would he tell Jesus Christ to go along to get along? These people are ingrained in "my team vs their team" party politics. I'm sick of it. We need to do away with R and D labels, and let every voter choose based on their actual beliefs.