Ron Paul on Hannity (12/15/11) Post Debate Interview - Official Thread

[SilentBull]

I actually think it's more prudent to thank Hannity for questioning him about the newsletters. "Hannity, you are actually doing a job that the rest of the media isn't doing. They're all caught up in polls and who's winning the horse race, but you're one of the only ones actually digging into the past of the candidates. Thank you! This is what journalists are supposed to do!" Then he can go on to explain.

First, it makes it seem like the newsletters are no big deal. Second, it makes Hannity feel good about himself and have a more favorable opinion of Paul.

I know you want red meat, but this is the wiser path.



Trust This

I like it.

 

[Canderson]

Hes also going to be on Megyn Kelly in just a few min.

 

[unknown]

Be ready for the newsletters question.

 

[unknown]

I actually think it's more prudent to thank Hannity for questioning him about the newsletters. "Hannity, you are actually doing a job that the rest of the media isn't doing. They're all caught up in polls and who's winning the horse race, but you're one of the only ones actually digging into the past of the candidates. Thank you! This is what journalists are supposed to do!" Then he can go on to explain.

First, it makes it seem like the newsletters are no big deal. Second, it makes Hannity feel good about himself and have a more favorable opinion of Paul.

I know you want red meat, but this is the wiser path.

I think its a good idea to always be kind and polite but otherwise I dont agree. Hannity is going after the newsletters while glorifying Newt's "conservative" past... its laughable.

It would be good to thank him if he was consistent. Maybe encourage him to talk about everyone else's past.

 

[CaptUSA]

It would be good to thank him if he was consistent. Maybe encourage him to talk about everyone else's past.

I was kinda hoping that would entice Hannity to dig into the past of other candidates as well. Maybe he could add, "I wish the rest of the media would examine the past of all the candidates because there are a few that aren't getting asked the right questions."

 

[cdw]

My opinion could change depending on how it goes, but right now I don't get why the campaign would dignify Hannity with a interview since they know, exactly, what he has planned for Dr. Paul. The questioning will be 100% negative, biased, and baiting with Hannity talking over Dr. Paul and possibly even yelling at him. There won't be an olive branch from Hannity of any sort, and Dr. Paul will be treated as if he were Obama himself. Hannity and Levin are probably passing each other skittles over the fact they've got Dr. Paul to come on and defend himself against their accusations.

Since I'm just a supporter I don't know the inner thinkings going on but I hope that whatever plan the campaign has for doing this works out exactly as they hoped, and for the better. But right now all I'm thinking is that Hannity didn't deserve an interview and that Dr. Paul has never and will never need the people in Hannity's audience that solely buys whatever he sells.

 

[FreedomHorn]

It can only help. Not like Hannity's followers would be voting for him, otherwise.

 

[PastaRocket848]

better have one hell of a "newsletter" answer ready to go.

 

[sailingaway]

Spin, newsletters etc. Ron will have already had a full day. Have him eat his wheaties.

 

[sailingaway]

My opinion could change depending on how it goes, but right now I don't get why the campaign would dignify Hannity with a interview since they know, exactly, what he has planned for Dr. Paul. The questioning will be 100% negative, biased, and baiting with Hannity talking over Dr. Paul and possibly even yelling at him. There won't be an olive branch from Hannity of any sort, and Dr. Paul will be treated as if he were Obama himself. Hannity and Levin are probably passing each other skittles over the fact they've got Dr. Paul to come on and defend himself against their accusations.

Since I'm just a supporter I don't know the inner thinkings going on but I hope that whatever plan the campaign has for doing this works out exactly as they hoped, and for the better. But right now all I'm thinking is that Hannity didn't deserve an interview and that Dr. Paul has never and will never need the people in Hannity's audience that solely buys whatever he sells.

I'm guessing Ron wants a chance to give his side to the audience Hannity is poisoning. Unfortunately, Ron is his own worst champion because he is so awful at tooting his own horn. At the time of the newsletters he was in private medical practice, not in public office, was not part of the management of the newsletters, only sent them occasional articles, and spent his day giving medical care to some of the poorest people of Brazoria county, Texas, refusing to take medicare or medicaid, while never turning any patient of any race or religion away for lack of ability to pay. He gave discounted or free services where necessary throughout his medical practice.

but he will never say so.

Honestly, SOMEONE has to say this on his behalf.

 

[Sweman]

Hes also about to be on Megyn Kelly TUNE IN !

Quick! Make an official thread before [someone else] does it!

 

[thehungarian]

"SNOWBALLS; WHY AM I A STATIST? I LOVE YOUR SON; I HATE YOUR FOREIGN POLICY" end interview

 

[brooks009]

LOL, Hann says...Ron Paul supporters are giving him a hard time. Good job guys.

 

[trey4sports]

LOL, Hann says...Ron Paul supporters are giving him a hard time. Good job guys.

on todays radio show?

 

[brooks009]

on todays radio show?

Yes, just now at the start of his show.

 

[cdw]

on todays radio show?

Yes, he's playing the victim card, claiming that he's only trying to be "fair" in vetting Dr. Paul and that Dr. Paul's supporters are unfairly coming after him.

 

[brooks009]

Just said..."You Paul folks dont be mad at me for...bla bla bla"

 

[anaconda]

Will he? Or will there be a suspicious "last minute cancellation" like that "last minute cancellation" yesterday on Hannity's radio show?

Ron has blown Hannity off on every post fox debate show this year I believe. He should do it again. If he goes on he needs to crucify Sean. He needs to start with Hannity calling him an "idiot" in 2008 and than explain exactly why he's a statist.

 

[anaconda]

I actually think it's more prudent to thank Hannity for questioning him about the newsletters. "Hannity, you are actually doing a job that the rest of the media isn't doing. They're all caught up in polls and who's winning the horse race, but you're one of the only ones actually digging into the past of the candidates. Thank you! This is what journalists are supposed to do!" Then he can go on to explain.

First, it makes it seem like the newsletters are no big deal. Second, it makes Hannity feel good about himself and have a more favorable opinion of Paul.

I know you want red meat, but this is the wiser path.



Trust This

This would probably be far more effective than my knee jerk angry approach that I just posted above.

 

[TER]

This is exactly what needs to be done! May God grant him strength!