Republican Presidential Debate to Exclude Ron Paul

[freelance]

Taco John,

I know. I saw the polls, but the paper thinks he's coming, so hopefully....

The paper is wrong. I talked with the author, James Beaumont, and he read the press release wrong. It IS ambiguous. Also note that the original article (I don't know if he's changed it yet) says that RP polled at 5% in the Des Moines Register, when he actually polled at 4%.

 

[torchbearer]

Even then, they won't run it.

Ron has them worried.

Ron has them worried because of US.

Let's don't lose sight of this.

WE are a powerful force.

QFT.

 

[jopec]

Blog http://blogs.dmregister.com/?p=9788 says

That would include (...) U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas (...).

It could leave out U.S. Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Tom Tancredo of Colorado. (even, if Tancredo has 5% in last poll)

 

[Natalie]

I'm down for another trip to IA

 

[UtahApocalypse]

Blog http://blogs.dmregister.com/?p=9788 says

That would include (...) U.S. Rep. Ron Paul of Texas (...).

It could leave out U.S. Reps. Duncan Hunter of California and Tom Tancredo of Colorado.

The reporter of that article was contacted and re-read the press release. He is aware that the article is NOT correct. Hopefully there will be a correction soon.

 

[Nash]

Please digg this.

I dug this to spread the word and let people be aware that he's in danger of being excluded. Please digg the article and comment (don't freak out in the comments) so we can spread the word and hopefully encourage people to campaign harder, especially in Iowa.

http://digg.com/2008_us_elections/Ron_Paul_may_be_excluded_from_Iowa_Fox_News_Debate

 

[The Good Doctor]

Tee Hee! That's the spirit!

Oh, this ain't gonna FUCKING happen on my watch.

This is it.

 

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

If there really are plans in the works to exclude Ron Paul, then our mission shouldn't be flooding the Fox phone lines and planning a giant Woodstock protest, it should be getting Ron up high enough in the polls to warrant his inclusion. This means we're going to have to go door to door, hit every public place, fundraise our asses off, and talk to every single person we can in Iowa to get his numbers up. We down?

 

[starless]

If there really are plans in the works to exclude Ron Paul, then our mission shouldn't be flooding the Fox phone lines and planning a giant Woodstock protest, it should be getting Ron up high enough in the polls to warrant his inclusion. This means we're going to have to go door to door, hit every public place, fundraise our asses off, and talk to every single person we can in Iowa to get his numbers up. We down?

We should do both.

1. Hit the ground in Iowa doing traditional grassroots campaigning.

2. Plan a MASSIVE Woodstock-style exodus to Iowa during this debate.

3. Decide what mood to be in once we find out whether or not he will be included. Regardless, the show of support would be a good thing.

 

[ladyliberty]

Hey if they broadcast the debates (and what other point is there for having the debate?)- Ron Paul can actually demand EQUAL air time!

This article was written concerning Steven Colbert and speaks about the FCC equal air time rules... http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/arc...ities-and-the-case-of-the-candidate-host.html

 

[The Good Doctor]

And I prefer it this way. This is a Revolution you know.

The more they hold us or Dr. Paul back the stronger we become. The more people will see through the shills and the Emperor's Clothes. And it is already starting. Dr. Paul made Hannity look like a fool at the last debate post interview.

Fact is one simple question?

How can one person raise so much money and not be included in debates, polls etc? There is only one answer. And it is the reason our numbers grow.

They have no idea the wrath to be set upon them.

 

[The Good Doctor]

I liken this to a football game or a concert. Sure crazy for freedom and liberty. And crazy because we are fed up with the government BS.

its stuff like that , that the msm uses to paint us as crazy

 

[The Good Doctor]

Exactly. It would bode better for the Revolution if he is not included.

I think Fox News will let him in it because they would rather let him in the debate and ignore him, than face the wrath and the bad pub they would get if they dont let him in.

 

[The Good Doctor]

There will be more than 5000 there. I guarantee if he is excluded we could get 10,000 in Iowa. Heck the rally at Michigan was 2000 alone. And they aren't too far from Iowa. Could be a great assignment for a poli sci class.

We will car pool in 5,000 people.

We will infiltrate their audience and disrupt their prime time programming with Ron Paul chants and t-shirts.

It will be the biggest embarrassment Fox News has ever seen.

Find out how we get in that audience.

 

[The Good Doctor]

It's because they only have 3.2 beer there.

This makes it plain to see the truth.

During my trips to Iowa, I have been very surprised at the apathy I found in Iowans, generally speaking. They don't give a hoot about politics and they have no clue who is running for the GOP nomination. Hell, they have to be paid, fed, entertained and diven to the straw poll (when there are countries where people have to dodge bullets to vote).

I found that odd because I was brainwashed into thinking that the Iowa Caucus was such an important political event because Iowans are middle-America with middle American political views and fervor.

Instead, it's a rigged dog and pony show, like everything else in this bought and paid for monopoly haven of a country.

We have the numbers already to win their stupid Caucus, but I emphatically believe they will fix the results with Diebold machines.

I would love to see a credible exit poll strategy in place. Short of that, kiss Iowa goodbye, IMO.

I'm personally sick to death of these lazy, fat, pussified, owned jackasses hijacking my country and so adversely affecting my life. I've made the trip to Iowa twice so far, I'll gladly make it again and again. If we can get 10,000 supporters there, count me IN.

Bosso

 

[The Good Doctor]

Gloating in secret fear. He probably went home and cried because he is so scared.

My friend in Iowa forwarded me the email. He's a Rudy supporter, and was gloating the Ron Paul isn't going to be in the next debate.

 

[Mayflower]

I E-mailed Craig Robinson From The Iowa Gop Today. His Response Was That Ron Paul Recieved A Letter From The Gop This Morning About The Dec. 4 Debate. He Will Have Until November 30 To Meet The Criteria. Called Hq To Verify But No One Answered.

 

[The Good Doctor]

Yeah an Iowa money bomb if Ron Paul isn't allowed into the debate.

The campaign could set up a fund raising drive for advertising money, and run ads throughout the debate. Boy would that ever be effective.

 

[wgadget]

It's dirty tricks... They're purposefully being submersive about this.

Submersive? I hope they're not drowning.

 

[bbachtung]

Equal time only applies to broadcast television, and I think that the debate would be considered a bona fide news event.