Today's the debate! OFFICIAL 9/7 debate thread!

[Razmear]

Ron Paul ad on now...Nice!!!

Yes, Rons ad aired in SC this time. Good ad buy!

eb

 

[Agorism]

I just saw Paul's commercial on MSNBC at 9:20 PM Central time.

 

[FreeMind&Market]

This is all about proliferation the stereotypical left vs right debate, which makes it easier for the media to get sheeple stirred-up.

 

[turbobrain9]

Did anyone think that MSNBC was going to give Ron a fair shot? That was the most disgusting treatment of Ron I have ever seen in a debate, particularly after tying for first in IOWA....what a joke. get angry and get out there and convert people to Ron NOW

 

[RonPaul101.com]

Yes, Rons ad aired in SC this time. Good ad buy!

eb

So nice to see a national ad.

 

[KingNothing]

Ron Paul getting love on Twitter.

Step away from the cliff people. It's all good.

That just isn't true. Twitter is killing him tonight.

 

[PeteinLA]

Agree that was not the best Ron Paul debate but I found it interesting that Perry seemed to have problems forming coherent thoughts towards the end. It was really disjointed.

The fence thing should have turned into an anti drug war blast that would have made me happy. I'm not so concerned about escaping the US because I'm a Liberty guy. The people worried about leaving in a hurry should be all these war mongering necons and anti-freedom goons. Now bring on the next debate and tell Ron to bring his pissed off persona. I like that.

 

[angelatc]

Perry mentioning "KENyian" (pronounced like the country where Obama's father was from) instead of the economic term is not encouraging; it only means that the mainstream will take a few Ron Paul talking points and catch=phrase them out for a nod or two. Perry couldn't even detail what Keynesian economics means.

In Perry's defense, things are pronounced differently in Texas. Buchanan = BUCK-uh-non

 

[cdc482]

Ron Paul's ideas becoming mainstream isn't a plus!!! WAKE UP!

Ron Paul's ideas on foreign policy became mainstream in 2000 under Bush, but it didn't matter because Bush was a puppet. We need an honest person who actually believes in Ron Paul's ideas! None of the "mainstream" contenders we saw up there sincerely beleive in Ron Paul's ideas! Don't expect any of them to follow through if elected. We need to get the honest guy elected, and our job would be a lot easier if his ideas weren't being mimiced and ripped-off by everyone else!

 

[LisaNY]

That just isn't true. Twitter is killing him tonight.

have you checked the twitter feed for perry? They aren't exactly throwing roses at him either.

 

[georgiaboy]

Ron Paul was just OK this debate (although good enough to get one convert who I was watching with, so not too bad). But this was the biggest deal - Ron Paul's ideas are starting to become mainstream! Yes, they are being coopted. Yes, they are even being twisted some. Yet we all know Ron Paul is simply the messenger for the idea of true liberty and this proves that the idea is beginning to spread, however small. I'm not sure what effect this debate will have or if Ron will win any states at all, but he is officially making a lasting impact on the American landscape. I am so proud to be a Ron Paul supporter today!

I agree, this was my biggest takeaway.

If only the voters can now see that the principles will only be implemented by those who have records of supporting such. The rhetoric can be identical, and Paul-centric.

The record to back up the rhetoric, only Ron Paul has, by miles and miles.

 

[parocks]

I was talking to some friends of mine on Facebook while watching the debate. They are all former Obama supporters who have turned to Ron Paul because they feel Obama lied to them. One of them even said that every time she sees Ron Paul she smiles. 75% of my former Obama-loving friends are now for Ron Paul. That's why MSNBC has to minimize him. He's stealing Obama votes.

And this is in Ohio? Good stuff.

 

[Dary]

Perry mentioning "KENyian" (pronounced like the country where Obama's father was from) instead of the economic term is not encouraging; it only means that the mainstream will take a few Ron Paul talking points and catch=phrase them out for a nod or two. Perry couldn't even detail what Keynesian economics means.

Perry knows exactly what Kenyian economics is. If you asked him he'd probably tell you that it is the exact opposite of Australian economics.

 

[cdc482]

Also PLEASE stop blaming the media. They ask him loaded questions, but Ron should be intelligent and prepared enough to answer them. 1 for 2 won't cut it.

 

[sailingaway]

Very bad answer by Ron on the immigration issue. Advocating for open borders in a GOP primary isn't going to work.

It was a set up. Ron has the most consistent and protective of US Citizen policy on immigration, while wanting people here who are needed to come legally. In a fair comparison of policies, he'd be rated A+, but they know the fence is something he just doesn't like, although he voted for it to get enforcement etc. So they ask about that one point to make him look 'soft on illegal immigration' to the crowd. Whereas most of those calling for the fence are really much worse on their overall position. Ron's comment was just a bad way to say why he didn't like it, and it will be used against him, unfortunately. It is a problem with trying to throw in a conclusion without the backstory, and there is no time for a backstory.

 

[LisaNY]

lol santorum and matthews going at it now

 

[ApathyCuredRP]

Ron Paul's ideas becoming mainstream isn't a plus!!! WAKE UP!

Ron Paul's ideas on foreign policy became mainstream in 2000 under Bush, but it didn't matter because Bush was a puppet. We need an honest person who actually believes in Ron Paul's ideas! None of the "mainstream" contenders we saw up there sincerely beleive in Ron Paul's ideas! Don't expect any of them to follow through if elected. We need to get the honest guy elected, and our job would be a lot easier if his ideas weren't being mimiced and ripped-off by everyone else!

Exactly my point i am trying to make as well. Campaign needs to go offensive on consistency.

 

[KingNothing]

have you checked the twitter feed for perry? They aren't exactly throwing roses at him either.

The conservatives are loving Perry and hating Paul.

The liberals are loving Huntsman, hating Perry and mocking Paul.


He's got to do better. He needs to jump in. He needs to force himself to the front. He needs to discuss the economics of war coherently.

 

[ds21089]

Exactly my point i am trying to make as well. Campaign needs to go offensive on consistency.

Agreed. They need to quote them on their flip-flopping and show how long Ron Paul has been saying these things.

 

[SlowSki]

LOL. Just saw this on my facebook newsfeed:

Ok, despite Ron paul not being asked a decent question all night, he still was rock solid. His questions went something like this: "Congressman Paul.....if puppies walked into your office, hungry and cold...why would you turn them away?"