OFFICIAL : Meet The Press thread : Sunday Morning!!

[Ron Paul Fan]

I rate Ron Paul's performance today 10/10. He answered every question the best that he could and did a good job in doing so. That liberal hack Russert quoted the fired Eric Dondero and newspapers from 20 years ago, but Ron Paul was ready for it! He didn't self destruct like Giuliani. He did a good job turning around Russert's attacks. And he came off very well. Anyone that says different is demented and hates liberty.

 

[The Only Woj]

that comment about Iran/Isael ... I think he said "invade" not "attack". Iran INVADING Israel is like Iran INVADING Mars. It's not going to happen. Israel is the one with the military and arms to do such a thing, not Iran. Iran has no conventional military that could pose as a threat to ... anyone.

but that quote he made was great.

 

[grizzums]

Agree with you on Paul not knowing the Stats/Facts.. I mean, how can HQ not have him dialed in on that stuff??!! There's only the war issue and IRS to worry about right?

As for no sizzle.. come on man, the very end of the fascism question was a walk-off home run IMO. Eloquent, charming.. and brutally honest. I think that will register with voters.

Actually yes, I thought the ending was RP's best part. Explaining how this country was moving in the direction of "soft" fascism was articulated beautifully. If I were to talk about what segment he hit a home run on, that would be it. I also like how that was the ending of the interview as it might be what is left in the minds of many viewers.

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

No pundit smear job after the interview. That's what I was REALLY worried about.

 

[PatriotG]

He's hit every curve ball pitched to him!

GO RP.

 

[JAHOGS]

He would ask questions from stories 20 years ago, but couldn't look up where everywhere Ron Paul goes he answers the third party question.

Hey Tim, If you can dig up quotes from 20 years ago it looks like you could find one from last week to answer your own question.

 

[Oliver]

wheres part 2,3, and 4, anybody?

Obviously still uploading ... :">

 

[TheEvilDetector]

LOL, yeah, you haven't watched MTP before. Tim Russert is probably the toughest interview out there. Go watch some of the other candidates roll over and play dead under Russert's withering glare. The good doctor did GREAT!

Saying it was the worst Ron Paul interview to date is probably very accurate though... but there's no such thing as a good interview with Russert!

Its like a fraternity/sorority initiation, a rite of passage.

All pollies need to go through this, that is how they prove their manhood (or womenhood).

 

[LinearChaos]

He would ask questions from stories 20 years ago, but couldn't look up where everywhere Ron Paul goes he answers the third party question.

Hey Tim, If you can dig up quotes from 20 years ago it looks like you could find one from last week to answer your own question.

But it's the donderooooo0o0o0o0olololololol!!!!!

 

[ladyliberty]

I rate Ron Paul's performance today 10/10. He answered every question the best that he could and did a good job in doing so. That liberal hack Russert quoted the fired Eric Dondero and newspapers from 20 years ago, but Ron Paul was ready for it! He didn't self destruct like Giuliani. He did a good job turning around Russert's attacks. And he came off very well. Anyone that says different is demented and hates liberty.

I thought it was an excellent appearance - Tim Russert hit him with everything he could and Ron Paul stood up to every single question with very thoughful and reasonable answers! GO RON PAUL!!!

 

[Swmorgan77]

I'm under the impression that Boeing would wind up with a huge net loss if we stop providing milatary equipment to countries all over the world and curb federal spending in general. I have absolutely no figures to back that up.

Yeah. Companies like that are not interested in the free market. They are corporatist and want to use the levers of government for payouts and to reinforce their market dominance.

 

[dougkeenan]

He did just fine. Lost none gained some.

Thanks for mentioning medical, Dear Doctor!

 

[musicmax]

As far as I remember from the last time I looked at this earmark issue it goes something like this.

First the bill gets designed, at this time Ron Paul gets in earmarks that will help his constituents. This is his JOB.

No, his job is to preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. His job does not change when in committee, or when being doctored with unconstitutional appropriations.

Then the final bill is constructed and it gets passed out to vote. At this time Ron Paul looks at the whole bill and decides whether it is constitutional or not and votes accordingly. This is his JOB.

Omnibus budget and appropriations bills are ALWAYS passed, so his "no" vote is a legislative sleight-of-hand.

To me this just makes him look good.

No, it makes him look like a slick politician. It's one of very few indefensible things he's done in Congress.

 

[Charles Wilson]

I thought the interview went very well for Ron Paul under the circumstances. He answered every question well when he was given time to reply. The rapid interrogation tactics used by Russert did not phase Ron Paul. Ron Paul is brilliant.

Russert attacked Giuliani in a similar fashion and Rudy could only giggle (nervous) without giving answers that vindicated him. While Ron Paul was masterful in his responses, Rudy came off terrible.

Hopefully next Sunday when Russert interviews Huckabee he will use the same tactics (rapid fire hardball questions) he used on Ron Paul. We shall see.

 

[FreeTraveler]

Anyone else think it was a bit eerie how Russert said Be Safe on the campaign trail?

Oh, yeah, that was probably a dire warning from the Illuminati or the Trilateral Commission or the Elmer Fudd Gun Squad or something. We better get the word out to Alex so he can have something to talk about on the air today!!!

 

[Mithridates]

A lot of supporters here just love Ron Paul and would rate that interview a 10 no matter what. I'm a Ron Paul supporter, but I'm also a long-time political observer with a strong tendency to avoid the "bandwagon" mindset.

In the real world of politics it was not a good interview. Maybe a 4 or 5 at best. He was completely ignored during the post-interview discussion. That says it all.

Ron Paul clearly has the best message, but people do not elect messages. They elect leaders, and RP does not convey leadership. You may not like these comments, but that's reality. He needs to sharpen his communication skills and go on offense with a noticable increase in strength and confidence.

Otherwise, he needs to pass the baton.

No no no. That's the kind of thinking that led to Stockwell Day in Canada:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stockwell_Day

Stockwell Day's story in short: Ron Paul-like figure named Preston Manning started a new party, eventually people began to think that the party needed somebody new to bring it to new levels of popularity, a person named Stockwell Day was elected the new leader of the party, he wasn't what he was all cracked up to be and the election went horribly, the party split and spent the next three years at the bottom of the polls.

Lesson learned: choose leaders of substance, not flash.

 

[LFOD]

I thought it was pretty darn good. That's Ron Paul. If someone watching that is totally against what he was saying in that interview, they aren't going to vote for him, period. He went to the mat with Tim and although there were a few tactical points scored, there was no pin. Good show.

 

[FreedomWon]

All things considered this was a very good interview. I watched Tim slay the other candidates on both issues and character. Any attempt to go after Dr. Pauls character and Russert would look like a complete fool. The take away is that the message is clear and resonates with honesty and courage. Watch the other MTP interviews. It's so obvious that all the other Candidates are transparent and they will say anything and do anything to get elected.

 

[Swmorgan77]

I've watched meet the press off an on for the last 3 years, and before that every week for 4 years solid. I have NEVER seen an interview that even approached the outright attack level of this one. This was a practical catalog of every obscure, discredited, smear that has been thrown against the wall hoping to stick to Dr. Paul all crammed into one interview.

 

[beobeli]

Just compare the level of this conversation to any other presidential interview. This is at much higher level, much more important issues addressed, and Ron provides excellent answers. The man is just a knowledgeable patriot and brave fighter. Wow...