Ron Paul on Ed & Elaine Brown -- reported in Concord Monitor (NH paper)

[LibertyEagle]

Because such a law would probably be found to be unconstitutional.

Oh heck, we already have all kinds of unconstitutional laws on the books. Tons of them.

Kelo isn't exactly constitutional. What about sneak and peak? Illegal wiretaps? etc.

 

[Spatch67]

Whole lot of eyes being opened is exactly why the MSM will be ordered not to address it with Dr. Paul.

They can't handle whole lots of eyes being opened.

Reminds me of that Henry Ford quote...

"It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning."

I think it's applicable to the income tax situation, too..

Ms Doodahs, why do you always have to bring the MSM into it and spoil everything!!!

 

[LibertyOrDie]

Here is the video they are talking about:

http://questforfairtrialinconcordnh.../ron-paul-on-ed-elaine-brown-heroic-true.html

 

[joel]

Will someone please explain who from the campaign thought this interview was a good idea. Let's be clear- RogueGovernment.com is an organization driven by conspiracy theories on 9/11, New World Order, and the Federal Reserve. They exist to scare people into believing the government wants to turn us into state-controlled robots. They have no positive message whatsoever.

Voters could care less about Rogue's message. Voters want to hear about taxes, immigration, health care, Iraq, NOT conspiracy theories. Press like this is exactly what Paul's opponents want- ammo to put Paul in the same boat as Rogue and similar fringe operations.

The fallout from this will be harsh and couldn't come at a worse time. We're on the verge of a major media coup with the meetup in Iowa this weekend, as well as a potentially amazing fundraising result. Voters need to see the POSITIVE message Ron Paul has to offer. They don't need to see him comparing tax evaders to Ghandi. Ugh.

 

[jd603]

What Ron meant is that it is an archaic tax system and needs to be reformed. He is calling them heroes for standing up and challenging the system, which is the only way it is improved.

They distorted what he said again.

You're very right about blowback, if they draw attention to it, Ron may address it in more detail and get millions more people understanding about the monetary and tax system. That is probably one of the reasons drudge pulled it. ..and it does seem he pulled it pretty fast.

 

[jd603]

You're right, but Ron seems to accept interviews with anyone and everyone from every group (except Glen Beck who he canceled on, HAHAHAH). He is making himself more accessible than any candidate I've ever seen. Is it a strategy or just poor political decision making? I personally like that he'll share his views with anyone. It does open the door to attacks by the MSM though, I don't know, worth debating I guess!

Will someone please explain who from the campaign thought this interview was a good idea. Let's be clear- RogueGovernment.com is an organization driven by conspiracy theories on 9/11, New World Order, and the Federal Reserve. They exist to scare people into believing the government wants to turn us into state-controlled robots. They have no positive message whatsoever.

 

[Original_Intent]

Again there are two possible outcomes.

The MSM ignore it = no big deal.

The MSM try to nail Ron Paul on it and Ron Paul responds with:

"All the Browns wanted to know is where is the law requiring them to pay income tax. Is that an unreasonable request?"

There is NO downside here folks. If they try to paint Ron Paul as a whacko on this it is going to bring a whole new meaning to blowback.

And yes, I am getting tired of people referring to everything as blowback

 

[dspectre]

Edit:Most people stated what i was going to say so I don't really have much to add.

 

[batman00]

"People who point this out and fight the tax code and fight the monetary code are heroic"

I see no reason why Dr. Paul needs to explain himself if these issues are already apart of his campaign.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Again there are two possible outcomes.

The MSM ignore it = no big deal.

The MSM try to nail Ron Paul on it and Ron Paul responds with:

"All the Browns wanted to know is where is the law requiring them to pay income tax. Is that an unreasonable request?"

There is NO downside here folks. If they try to paint Ron Paul as a whacko on this it is going to bring a whole new meaning to blowback.

And yes, I am getting tired of people referring to everything as blowback

sylla and charybdis!

 

[Original_Intent]

sylla and charybdis!

Yes, stuck between a rock and a hard place

 

[Blowback]

Ron Paul doesn't need to clarify anything. The situation is clear. The Browns don't want to be 50% slaves anymore and they refuse to spend 5 years of life in jail for a non-crime.

I think people on this board forget what Ron Paul and being a leader is all about. Not dancing around the issues.

The Browns are defending their property and their right to be free.

They are showing us all what the IRS and Gov really are, mercenary thugs.

 

[Blowback]

People need to stop crying about what the MSM will or will not say. Who cares?

They are a bunch of assholes. Ron Paul shouldn't live his life revolving around considerations regarding the MSM. THIS IS RON PAUL.

The people at roguegoverment are true American patriots who question the events around them with an open mind. The interview was extremely respectful and professional.

Stop crying about it.

 

[Ronstock '08]

Ron Paul is not a stupid man. Everyone thought his comments at the SC debate (the little spat with Rudy) would be the end of his support. What happened? Ron got more coverage (and support) than ever.

Dr. Paul knew this interview would be reported on. I think he's just waiting for the MSM to fall into another trap. You can bet he'll have his usual logical answers to give.

One poster said RP's judgment on this was "dumb, dumb, dumb,".

Ron Paul has been around Washington for 20+ years. I think he knows what he's doing here.

 

[torchbearer]

Ron Paul doesn't need to clarify anything. The situation is clear. The Browns don't want to be 50% slaves anymore and they refuse to spend 5 years of life in jail for a non-crime.

I think people on this board forget what Ron Paul and being a leader is all about. Not dancing around the issues.

The Browns are defending their property and their right to be free.

They are showing us all what the IRS and Gov really are, mercenary thugs.

Amen brother! Preach on! <grabs his pitchfork and thrusts it high in the air>

 

[BLS]

Ron Paul is not a stupid man. Everyone thought his comments at the SC debate (the little spat with Rudy) would be the end of his support. What happened? Ron got more coverage (and support) than ever.

Dr. Paul knew this interview would be reported on. I think he's just waiting for the MSM to fall into another trap. You can bet he'll have his usual logical answers to give.

One poster said RP's judgment on this was "dumb, dumb, dumb,".

Ron Paul has been around Washington for 20+ years. I think he knows what he's doing here.

Ok, but ultimately I believe it will be a big mistake.

 

[jd603]

I'm waiting for some good blow-back jokes about Clinton's blow-job.

 

[Original_Intent]

Ok, but ultimately I believe it will be a big mistake.

How? Paint me a worst case scenario?

Three possibilities: The MSM ignore it, they report on it favoring RON Paul's position (Ha!) or they go attack dog on it.

The first possibility hass null effect.

The second possibility ain't gonna happen but if it did, positive effect.

Third possibility Ron Paul responds as I have stated a couple of times above - where can they go with that?

The people that are worrying about this are not thinking it through. Please show me a downside scenario other than just saying it was dumb.

Give Dr. Paul a little credit.

 

[MsDoodahs]

Amen brother! Preach on! <grabs his pitchfork and thrusts it high in the air>

lol, you crack me up!

 

[Wendi]

I've followed government abuses of power for years. Anyone remember Ruby Ridge? Waco? The Feds are out of control, and there are few if any repercussions when their arrogance gets people hurt - or killed.

Whether or not the Browns broke the law isn't the issue. Neither is whether or not the law is just. The issue here is that in America, people are presumed innocent until proved guilty. I hope and pray every day that I don't turn on the TV and see tanks driving into Ed & Elaine Brown's home... like they've done before, to others.

That being said... I fear that Ron Paul's open support for the Browns is going to hurt his cause in the long run. But, if it does... maybe it just proves the nation deserves what it gets.

*sigh*