Ron Paul needs to go all out in Thursday's debate

[perpetualstateofwar]

We should email Fox and ask them to exclude Ghouliani since he's not a serious contender and doesn't have chance to win.

 

[hillertexas]

i hate to say it, but i think it would be very helpful for him to pre-script some condensed answers to sum up a variety of his positions,

+1

 

[Dave Pedersen]

It doesn't matter who's fault it is or who was right the only thing that matters is :

"who can keep my social security check coming?"

Whoever can best answer that question either Dem or Rep will win the election.

..."My name is Ron Paul and I am the champion of Social Security."...

 

[slydecix]

I think Dr. Paul needs to emphasize his credentials. People think Romney is a good candidate to deal with the economy because he's run businesses. It lends him credibility to people who don't know much about him.

"I serve on the Joint Economic Committee in Congress"
"I've made presentations to Fed Chairman Bill Bernanke about the dangers of our current fiscal and monetary policies."

People need to hear this to understand that he's not talking crazy.

 

[pacelli]

Paul needs to slow down, and keep it simple for the average american idiot

he needs to be CONFIDENT. he needs to be PRESIDENTIAL. a big fault of paul's is that he is not confident and people think he's not electable. we need a leader. our leader needs to break down the walls of washington

I agree.

 

[dreicher]

I would love to see McCain and Paul in a fight. Paul would knock that smirk right off that so-called POW who gained weight as a prisoner.

Really? As a former POW yourself, can you enlighten us to the exercise and training regimen available during captivity? I mean obviously there was large, open areas for him to run free - but he wasted them (you know) reading and stuff. Or, maybe, they wouldn't let him join the POW pickup basketball game.

Just knock it off. 100 years in Iraq. McCain-Feingold. His warmongering and, quite frankly, collectivist vision of Muslims and terrorism. Knock yourself out.

I don't care what he did while he was imprisoned. I don't care if he did get 2 years off and backpack Europe. I don't care if he gave out the number to the "red phone". The man was imprisoned, tortured (he can't lift his arms above his head) and took a pass when they said he could leave (he was a high-profile POW and they wanted some good will).

 

[pacelli]

Ron Paul needs to get out of line. He needs to swear and attack McCain.

Grow up.

 

[dreicher]

Let Ron be Ron.

 

[InLoveWithRon]

He needs to attack!

"not one of you on this stage has the economic education, experience or courage to tackle the grave economic problems we are facing today, I have been fighting to stop wasteful spending for 30 years!
america,(as he turns to the camera) you need to hear the truth! The lies and lip service have all cought up to us now and America needs a leader who can get our economy back on track with immediate and decisive action. My fellow Americans i have fought for your liberties and economic well being for 30 years and as your president i can and will lead our country to prosperity again!"

Oh MY GOD ! Is that ever a strong and presidential tone.. My goodness just reading it made me watery eyed seeing Ron Paul say that in the debate in my mind.. I think that would do it and he'd gain millions of voters just from that quip alone..

You sir have talent.. I can only wish the campaign is reading this thread and they see what you have stated there..THATS WHAT WE NEED !! Because even if I hated Ron Paul, he'd certainly get my vote if he said that and delivered it like I know he can..


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[Elegy]

Paul needs to start calling out individuals, especially McCain and Romney, he needs soundbites. Like it or not, that's what people will remember. There's not one of them that can match brainpower with the man. He needs to confront these guys and a few :30 responses. If the moderates will not give him serious time, he needs to take it by force.

 

[InLoveWithRon]

This is what I want to hear...

"The other candidates have been standing up here giggling like grade schoolers while I addressed the audience and warned of the coming recession. Now none of us are laughing. The American people need to decide who they want for President, a straight talker or giggling school children."

WOW, you guys are coming up with some POWERFUL statements.. Most importantly, statements THAT WILL WORK!

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He needs to SKOOL 'EM!

 

[Jaykzo]

I wish Ron wasn't so concerned about looking like a jerk. That article that Tucker wrote made me realize that he doesn't really have the heart to go up there and make someone else look like a complete fool.

However, I do think that the further along this election gets, the more attention is paid to the debates. Once again, viewers will see 2 choices at the upcoming debate. Ron Paul, or the rest of them. I think that the huge contrast between his demeanor and the other candidates' is enough to make people like him.

 

[fuzzybekool]

He needs to get pissed. Blame the neocons for this stock crash. I mean hulk out and rage at the bastards. An Old Testament jeremand!

+100

I agree totally. The economy is our issue. It is our bread and butter issue. Ron Paul needs to lay it on big time. The other candidates, especially McCain, are the ones who created this mess.

Dr. Paul needs to look into the camera and tell America we are in an "Economic War" with China and our government and politicians who have allowed the dollar to sink, who have over-spent our economic prosperity, and left us on the brink of disaster.

I am sure the old folks in Florida are looking at their 401K today and are freaking out BIG TIME !

Go RON Go !

 

[RickyJ]

The man was imprisoned, tortured

So says McCain. What we do know is that he gained weight as a POW while most other POWs were starving. Who knows what kind of vital info he gave them. McCain laughed at Americans and said we couldn't pick lettuce for even $50 an hour. The guy has the nerve to run for President of the USA while laughing at us at the same time. He is a traitor to this nation and I give no credence to anything he says about his time in Vietnam given his traitorous positions and comments since he has been back.

 

[jj111]

I just want him to say "So, John, are we in a recession NOW?"

He should not ask questions to others unless it's at the end of this allotted time for the question. Otherwise, he gives up the mike to his opponent and loses time allotted to him. He should interrupt after others speak, just like Rudy did to him in May.

 

[jj111]

Where has it been confirmed that Fred T. is not attending?

What possible reason could Fred T. have for not attending a nationally televised debate? It doesn't make any sense to me.

 

[fuzzybekool]

Where has it been confirmed that Fred T. is not attending?

What possible reason could Fred T. have for not attending a nationally televised debate? It doesn't make any sense to me.

AP confirmation. Reported on FOX and CNN so far.

 

[jj111]

during the debate, RP should say "btw, all of you watching right now who agree with my position, I ask you to go to ronpaul2008.com and make a donation"

Yes, yes, yes, he should have done this on every debate, and on every interview. He should definitely do this.

 

[RickyJ]

Where has it been confirmed that Fred T. is not attending?

What possible reason could Fred T. have for not attending a nationally televised debate? It doesn't make any sense to me.

No, it makes no sense whatsoever unless he knows he is going to drop out but doesn't want to announce it until after super Tuesday or Florida's result. Or it could be that he is having health problems and can't attend. The guy is not in the best of health.