http://youtube.com/watch?v=MH9oTdw98T4
thats part 1 part 2 and the rest coming up thanxs to snicker
thats part 1 part 2 and the rest coming up thanxs to snicker
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RON PAUL ON CSPAN DISCUSSED youtube
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MadOdorMachine
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Wow. The way that guy answered the last question made Ron Paul look like a complete prick. He could have given a number of answers that would have sounded better than that. I get the feeling that lady won't be joining the rEVOLution.
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yeah, the next caller is ME, I'm dying for the next youtube segment =)
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LOL WTF the last caller made no point....
I think what she was trying to say is "What will Ron Paul do to help out the poor minority communities."
If she knew anything about the man she would know that ending the war on drugs and returning individual liberties to the people would help out her communities more than any socialist democrat could ever dream of doing.
Listening to those callers is really important because we have to be able to understand the point of view potential voters. We can't assume that everyone will understand our positions, a la the false consensus effect.
The last caller, presumably a black woman, said that she feels, as either a black or a poor person, that Ron Paul does not speak about issues that impact her as an individual. And to a certain extent, that attitude is a big concern. Consider how many of us were "apathetic" about politics, despite the fact that we knew politicians were making decisions of grave importance. Somehow, that affect does not trickle down to the average Joe or Jane and we are left either not caring or voting for the person who promised the most visible change, e.g. welfare programs, medicaid, etc.
Rather than laughing at these people who "don't get it," we should be taking notes! We know that Ron Paul's message can apply to anyone. Therefore, we have to appeal to those people so they understand why it's so important!
For starters, Ron Paul's message is about empowerment. Big government, as evidence in New Orleans and other cities affected by Katrina, has shown that it has no competence in disaster relief. All that money that we give in taxes is filtered through a bureaucracy, and withheld pending "proper" appropriation. In other words, the people who are most in need see none of their money. What we need to emphasize to people like that woman is that Ron Paul's message is about empowering communities and local government, as well as individuals, by cutting taxes and allowing people to keep their hard-earned income, and also keeping federal bureaucracy and restriction out.
Ron Paul has said many times that change will be difficult because our system creates dependence. This is how Big Government stays in power. We need to encourage people and get them excited about Ron Paul's vision: creating a system where you aren't stuck fighting the system.
If we're going to win this election, we have to never forget the inclusive and empowering message of FREEDOM.
The last caller, presumably a black woman, said that she feels, as either a black or a poor person, that Ron Paul does not speak about issues that impact her as an individual. And to a certain extent, that attitude is a big concern. Consider how many of us were "apathetic" about politics, despite the fact that we knew politicians were making decisions of grave importance. Somehow, that affect does not trickle down to the average Joe or Jane and we are left either not caring or voting for the person who promised the most visible change, e.g. welfare programs, medicaid, etc.
Rather than laughing at these people who "don't get it," we should be taking notes! We know that Ron Paul's message can apply to anyone. Therefore, we have to appeal to those people so they understand why it's so important!
For starters, Ron Paul's message is about empowerment. Big government, as evidence in New Orleans and other cities affected by Katrina, has shown that it has no competence in disaster relief. All that money that we give in taxes is filtered through a bureaucracy, and withheld pending "proper" appropriation. In other words, the people who are most in need see none of their money. What we need to emphasize to people like that woman is that Ron Paul's message is about empowering communities and local government, as well as individuals, by cutting taxes and allowing people to keep their hard-earned income, and also keeping federal bureaucracy and restriction out.
Ron Paul has said many times that change will be difficult because our system creates dependence. This is how Big Government stays in power. We need to encourage people and get them excited about Ron Paul's vision: creating a system where you aren't stuck fighting the system.
If we're going to win this election, we have to never forget the inclusive and empowering message of FREEDOM.
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that last lady is laughable... she was really incoherent.
Plus she was calling the Republican line and then proceeded to say that she was not a Dem or a Rep and that she wasnt for any of them.
Call the indy line then lady... sheesh.
She was clearly very very uneducated on the issues. And maybe in general.
The lady then proceeds to say that no one is paying attention to the black nation. Then she says, "i'm not going to vote for any of them"
Well, I think we found the reason why you are being ignored..lol..
Plus she was calling the Republican line and then proceeded to say that she was not a Dem or a Rep and that she wasnt for any of them.
Call the indy line then lady... sheesh.
She was clearly very very uneducated on the issues. And maybe in general.
The lady then proceeds to say that no one is paying attention to the black nation. Then she says, "i'm not going to vote for any of them"
Well, I think we found the reason why you are being ignored..lol..
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I think your long post above was more elitist than any other post in this thread...
Sincerest apologies. Carry on.
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Just finished the first segment. What's the big deal here? The guy has been accurate in describing Paul's positions. Are you upset that he doesn't sound enthused about them?
The only thing he's wrong about is our popularity. If you were some political talking head and you got all your information from polls, would you think any different? He's simply uninformed.
EDIT: Well, heh, no one in this thread has been negative about it yet. I seem to be mixing threads up in my head.
The only thing he's wrong about is our popularity. If you were some political talking head and you got all your information from polls, would you think any different? He's simply uninformed.
EDIT: Well, heh, no one in this thread has been negative about it yet. I seem to be mixing threads up in my head.
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