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National News See other National News Articles Title: Ron Paul: A notable omission from the list of speakers at the 2012 RNC The Republican National Convention, which is scheduled to last from 27 to 30 August here in Tampa Bay, is expected to draw thousands of visitors into the area. By Friday, 10 August, the Republican National Committee had released the majority of the names of the individuals which had received invitations to speak at the upcoming Republican National Convention. Some of these names include in Thursday's edition of TBO.com include former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Current Florida Governor Rick Scott, and Current Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. Admittedly, the Republican National Committee claims there are a still few speaking slots, including that of the “Keynote Speaker of the Convention” have yet to be filled, and therefore the selection process has not been completed. However, there is one blatant and inexplicable omission from this list of chosen Republican speakers that could cost the GOP millions of votes in November: Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul. According to the rules set forth at the Republican National Convention in 2008, Ron has met the requirements for receiving a fifteen minute speaking slot. However, to this point, the Republican National Committee has chosen to remain silent on this issue. For a list of the speakers that have been invited to the event within the last few days, including many that did not meet the stringent qualifications set forth by the committee, please read this article from TBO.com. Mandated requirements to secure a speaking slot at the RNC According to the rules created and adopted by the Republican National Committee, a candidate for President only needs to have received a plurality, not a majority, of the assigned delegates in just five of the fifty states. At the time of publishing this article, Ron Paul had earned the plurality of the delegates in Iowa, Minnesota, Maine, Louisiana, and Nevada, which gives Paul the necessary five states. Paul may have also received a plurality of the delegates in Massachusetts and Colorado, which would bring the number of states to seven. This can be found in the transcripts of one of Ben Swann’s Reality Check segments from July. Romney’s behind the scene work to disenfranchise Paul and his supporters However, even though the Romney campaign seems certain it has the Republican nomination won before the convention, its operatives have been working in states such as and Louisiana to ensure Paul cannot claim five states with a plurality delegates and in turn deny Paul's legitimate right for a fifteen minute speaking slot at the Republican National Convention. This should lead many Americans to question why Romney would be working feverously to further disenfranchise a group of voters he must have to defeat Obama, and what he has to lose by allowing Ron Paul the fifteen minute speech he rightfully earned according to the rules of the Republican National Convention. For further information, please read Jaret Glenn’s commentary on the topic: jaretglenn.wordpress.com/...nomination-from-ron-paul/ The Real Delegate count versus the AP Delegate Count While the media outlets have always concentrated on the delegate counts calculated by the Associated Press (AP), which have continually ranked Ron Paul in last place in delegates, the more accurate calculations present a different proportion of delegates for each candidate. The AP has awarded Romney 1480 delegates versus 137 to Paul, and 806 still outstanding. However, the Real Delegate Count shows Romney with 1177 allotted and 419 leaning, Paul with 255 allotted and 263 leaning, and 2967 delegates still outstanding. For a more complete look at the real delegate count in the 2012 Republican Primary Season, please visit this link.: What to expect in and around Tampa Bay during the RNC While the Mitt Romney campaign is traveling to Tampa Bay with the nomination in hand and playing the role of a king in a commemoration ceremony, not all of the dust regarding the final nominee selection ceremony has been settled. Everyone living in and around Tampa Bay can attest to the visibly higher levels of security already being put into place around the city, with the understanding of further reinforcements on their way to the area. One thing that is certain: There will be a large number of Ron Paul supporters in Tampa Bay during the week of the Republican National Convention. Three of the many types of Ron Paul supporters traveling to Tampa Bay Among these Ron Paul supporters, some will be military veterans speaking out against the unjust and seemingly endless wars fought so far this century. To learn more about the Veterans for Ron Paul organization, please visit its Facebook page. Others will be delegates from a state where two slates have been selected—one legally that includes Ron Paul supporters and another illegally selected by the GOP Establishment to ensure Romney’s nomination. Also, there will be the general Ron Paul supporters coming to Tampa Bay to speak out for what they believe is right—limited government, civil liberties, personal freedoms, a right to privacy, state sovereignty, less taxes, and fewer crippling government regulations. Poster Comment: "This should lead many Americans to question why Romney would be working feverously to further disenfranchise a group of voters he must have to defeat Obama, and what he has to lose by allowing Ron Paul the fifteen minute speech he rightfully earned according to the rules of the Republican National Convention." Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest Begin Trace Mode for Comment # 3.
#2. To: scrapper2 (#0)
The invisible hand of Zionism is ever at work stirring up mischief and evil, thwarting good at every turn..... I'll bet 30 shekels of silver that Bill Kristol had a say in this, but we'll most likely never know the full truth behind Ron Paul's exclusion from the speakers' list.
The rnc is insuring that 0% truth will be spoken at their CONvention.
#4. To: Lod (#3)
Hammer meets nail, it'll be a neocon circle-jerk.
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