PREDICTION: Ron Paul will be excluded from Tuesday's debate.

[maggiebott]

hmmmmmm

Then why didn't c-span include his name this morning when listing candidates?

Updates on websites are only as valuable as the person controlling them. I have visited msnbc and cnn sites and they do not have Paul listed. In fact, they seem to be ignoring the debate instead of building it up.

 

[tnvoter]

Hell hath no fury like a united Ron Paul movement scorned

The GoP would seriously regret censoring a candidate, especially Ron Paul. The fall-back on whoever they nominate would be felt, and they most certainly would not win the next election. For someone who's been a loyal republican my whole life , I felt betrayed on the important issues: small government, small spending,securing the border, and no nation building. If they finish the betrayal, I'm going to do more than make phone calls.

I'm going to make sure every person I know that is voting in the next election knows they are voting for false promises, and censorship.

 

[kinginsomniac]

They kick him out of the debate we should storm the VLA and broadcast a signal across the whole microwave and UHF band. Imagine that, Ron Pauls voice coming out of every television, and every radio, probably a few cell phones as well. And the MSM can't cut it off. lol, that would kick ass.

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the VLA?

Has anyone ever seen the made for TV movie Harrison Bergeron? (Yes, it's loosely based on the Vonnegut story of the same name.) It's not really relevant, but it's the first thing I thought about when I read this.

That said, I think something would've been posted on his campaign site by now if he had been excluded, unless he's excluded literally at the last moment.

 

[Kandilynn]

I've got my DVR set to record anything with the name Ron Paul in it. It searched out and has the debate recording already. Also, the information guide for the debate Tuesday night has his name on it. C-Span must have just forgotten to mention him.

 

[angelatc]

http://www.anselm.edu/news+and+events/college+news/news/05-02-07-debates.htm

Here's the list. There's an email contact on it, but I suggest we don't all email them lest we look like a band of roving loonies. Unless I am missing something in another thread, this is a rumor right now.

 

[maggiebott]

I'm sure one of us can call and post the results. This was posted May 2nd so I'm still not very secure with it being accurate.

 

[KingTheoden]

The debate is in only three days and thus far there is no indication Ron Paul is to be excluded. We have to be careful in our redress of grievances that we do not make incorrect accusations to those taking our calls or messages. Certainly, if they decide to deny Dr. Paul entry Tuesday night, we should feed in ourselves fires of the greatest kiln. However, we have to be respectful up to that moment because a great appeal of Ron Paul is his genuine kindness and gentlemanly behavior.

Dr. Paul will be in New York City Monday afternoon and I hope to see as many people as possible outside the Daily Show studios to support the Congressman!

 

[beermotor]

The GoP would seriously regret censoring a candidate, especially Ron Paul. The fall-back on whoever they nominate would be felt, and they most certainly would not win the next election. For someone who's been a loyal republican my whole life , I felt betrayed on the important issues: small government, small spending,securing the border, and no nation building. If they finish the betrayal, I'm going to do more than make phone calls.

I'm going to make sure every person I know that is voting in the next election knows they are voting for false promises, and censorship.

the Good Thing for us is that the Democrats are facing the same situation. Dissatisfaction is huge in this country right now. did you see the "Stop Funding the War" coffin at the Hillary fund raiser?

Let's not get too worried, folks - I'm sure things will be OK.

 

[angelatc]

I'm sure one of us can call and post the results. This was posted May 2nd so I'm still not very secure with it being accurate.

But there's been no retraction. Mike Gravel was originally not invited, and his people made a ruckus and got him included. This was the last update to their line-up.

 

[Scribbler de Stebbing]

They kick him out of the debate we should storm the VLA and broadcast a signal across the whole microwave and UHF band. Imagine that, Ron Pauls voice coming out of every television, and every radio, probably a few cell phones as well. And the MSM can't cut it off. lol, that would kick ass.

Who is John Galt?

Before we get too excited, is there ANY evidence that RP will not be included besides a couple of media sources leaving him off a list? CNN has been fair to RP, and it's my understanding that they control the debate. Am I wrong?

 

[angelatc]

I think CNN covers the debate, but the college actually hosts it.

 

[Bradley in DC]

So you suggest we sit and do nothing? What kind of message does that send?

Does anyone have a phone number for CNN? I'm mad as hell...and you know the rest. I want accountability for these actions which may take more than calm and easy does it.

Hi Maggie,

Personally, I like the passion and determination in your posts. That said, there is a world of difference between "spewing tirades" at organizations not even involved in the *rumored, unsubstantiated allegations* that Dr. Paul might not be included, and contacting affiliated organizations in a polite, responsible, inquiring way.

Just as the correct response choices to 9/11 were not "do nothing" and "bomb civilian populations to Kindom Come", we should indeed act--but in a manner that *helps* the campaign (ie, not "spewing tirades" that disparage all of us).

 

[HippyChimp]

I don't think he'll be excluded. I live in NH am going to the rally before the debate. There's a lot of Ron Paul supporters, both local and not so local, who are planning on attending. If they pulled a last minute stunt like that I think they'd be risking a riot.

 

[wecandoit]

I feel a little less confident that my prediction will come true affter reading some of these responses.

Nothing would make me happier to see Ron debating Tuesday night and have his best performance yet, providing us with some more good video clips and a real head of steam for what will be a long debate layoff.

You know I just trust these suckers about as far as I can spit, and Ron actually debating in a fair and open televised debate just seems to good to be true.

I guess if he does debate, my next concern is will they have a bigger, better trap set for him than they had in South Carolina? It appears they stacked the audience with pro Rudy supporters and asked him very pointed questions. I wonder what the makeup of the crowd will be this time? Wouldn't it be great to have 1/3 or even half the crowd be very vocal Paul supporters?

I hope I'm eating crow and watching RP kick some butt in the debate Tuesday night. My point of this thread was to hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

No matter what happens, remain vigilant.

 

[Bradley in DC]

Confirmed In Tuesday's Debate

I just got confirmation from the campaign that Dr. Paul is participating in the debate as scheduled. The rumor/misunderstanding is false.

Dr. Paul is also confirmed at the August 5th debate sponsored by ABC.

 

[wwycher]

We are the elephant in their living room. They can't get rid of us, if we keep speaking up. They have tried to ignore us and tried to shoo us out and tried to deny us. They will lose as long as we keep yelling Ron Paul and growing like we have been. I think Fred Thompson is mouse that we need to crush. Ron Paul is diametricly opposed to the neo-cons and we are opposed to MSM. We are here to tear down the propaganda machine, just like Ron Paul will tear down this bloated globalist government. Viva la Ron Paul Revolution.
Oh I had a good idea for a bumber sticker today,
"If you don't vote for Ron Paul, you're a Communist."
ronpaul2008.com

 

[angelatc]

I guess if he does debate, my next concern is will they have a bigger, better trap set for him than they had in South Carolina? It appears they stacked the audience with pro Rudy supporters and asked him very pointed questions. I wonder what the makeup of the crowd will be this time? Wouldn't it be great to have 1/3 or even half the crowd be very vocal Paul supporters?

New Hampshire's state motto is "Live Free Or Die," and they take great pride in not having a seat belt law. OTOH, the debate is at a liberal arts college.

I have faith that Dr Paul's message is strong and clear. If they try to "trap" him, all he can be is honest and that's his strong suit.

I worry more about their propensity to ignore him.

 

[lucky]

I predicted that the RP attacks would start by this weekend and looks like I may be wrong. Still predicting they have something up their sleeve for or during the debate. These are slime balls after all.

 

[Bradley in DC]

Reporters and other media are generally not "out to get us" or anything like that. If anything, I suggest that many of the media that are liberal, hate Bush and disagree with the war are looking for excuses to highlight Dr. Paul's opposition. Such stories show Bush's war support fracturing, etc.

Besides, on a basic level, the news media (especially TV) want good stories. "THE EXCHANGE" was good theater, good story--good for ratings! Yes, Dr. Paul will have to earn it, but we're getting there.

Ignoring him is the best way to kill the campaign. I get so frustrated with the stories "all Republicans supported the war in the debate" with "also participated Ron Paul" as his only mention.

 

[LibertyEagle]

I think Bradley's advice is very sound. There are all kinds of things happening right now that have Republicans up in arms. The big issue of the day is the amnesty legislation and from what I've read there are all kinds of other nasty things in there, like national id cards and requiring Americans to be approved through Homeland Security before they can get a job.

From a story just released by Accuracy in Media, Bush has done more than an about face on global warming and is signing the U.S. up for all kinds of nice little associated global taxes and regulation. None of this will sit well with conservatives.
http://www.aim.org/aim_column/5501_0_3_0_C/

If more information gets out there in the mainstream media about the true sorry state of our economy and how the numbers have been fudged, Ron Paul is going to be looking pretty good to a lot of people, since he's the only one who has spoken the truth about this and more.

We just need to hang in there and keep fighting like "wecandoit" says and try our best to stay above the fray and conduct ourselves in a manner that would make Dr. Paul proud.