Title: NBC News Calls John McCain Projected Winner of NH Primary Source:
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NBC News Calls John McCain Projected Winner of NH Primary
Real-time Race Results: Updated January 8, 2008 - 8:11 PM (all times Eastern Standard) Precincts Reporting 11%
#9. To: who knows what evil. sane people here (#8)
I'm dying to see how many votes McCain gets; because I want to see how many complete frickin' idiots live in NH. Just a statistics freak, I guess.
It's amazing - I posted the Jay Leno interview last evening, where folks were there at 4:30am to get their tickets to the for the 12pm taping...more people than ever, and the response on the show was HUGE.
MSM is doing its dead level best to fu*k Dr.Paul on this one - as are the black-box voting machines.
Clinton is beating Obama 40 to 36 with 15% in. This is going to be a wild ride.
I'm glad to see the balls are still in the air. I think the the AM hate machine would shred Obama like a head of lettuce and give us at least four years of McCain.
I could have bought an AR-15 for $600 a couple weeks ago, but really feel like I should get a secure gun cabinet before doing anything like that, and probably a home security system. Since I spend half my waking life at work, it just seems easier to not keep an AR-15 next to my bed, I'm hoping if anyone ever decides to break into my house the 1/4 Siamese cat will sing for them, making their blood run cold.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
If Paul can pull 10% in a Republican primary with the goob foolers aligned against him, I think he would actually have a chance as an independent. It's too bad he isn't considering this.
There's a good chance it's going to come down to Hillary vs McCain. Hillary's not going to pull away goobs conditioned to hate Hillary on command no matter how much they dislike the war. Paul could pull from both sides.
Only 10% reported so far, so there's still room for some movement since voting preferences vary by district. Maybe a few points, anyway.
Right after Iowa, I predicted Ron Paul would come in 4th in New Hampshire but after the ABC debate, I switched it to 3rd I am looking forward to a good showing in South Carolina Love, Palo
I'm not going to be discouraged by anything on face value everything has to be interpreted to understand its true meaning and I don't trust the "pundits" to arrive at a true interpretation I would rather interpret it for myself
I could have bought an AR-15 for $600 a couple weeks ago, but really feel like I should get a secure gun cabinet before doing anything like that, and probably a home security system. Since I spend half my waking life at work, it just seems easier to not keep an AR-15 next to my bed, I'm hoping if anyone ever decides to break into my house the 1/4 Siamese cat will sing for them, making their blood run cold.
What a post to try and address - goodness.
First, if looking for a weapon, go to the local classified ads for distressed sellers who are willing to discount for CASH. You can also check in with www.thehighroad.org for local sellers of all sorts of goodies.
Clinton is waxing Obama. I think the Dems are seriously thinking about what the candidate has to face. Clinton has already been demonized by the goob foolers and she's still standing. And she is at the end of the cycle. Obama is just starting to be swiftboated.
I saw a thing today where the people in New Hampshire were shocked at how vicious the Hume, Limbaugh, Savage and the other goob foolers could be after only one day - they were telling the goobs the Obama was a muslim who was sworn in on the Koran, he was gay, etc. I think this is what moved the vote back to Clinton. People expect the Reublican Party to tell whoppers about Clinton and it just rolls off.
#23. To: Brian S, critter, lodwick, Palo verde (#20)
Fact of the matter is, RP will never get the GOP nomination for President.
And every GOP that voted for him should do like I'm going to do and walk away from the party. I intend on joining the Constitution Party though Libertarian is more consistent with my ideals.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
If anyone other than Paul wins the Republican nomination, the bots and bible thumpers can thank themselves for AT LEAST 4 years of Hillary Clinton or Barak Obama, for all of the smears and flak they threw out towards the ONLY viable candidate that would have honored his oath of office and did what was best for this Nation and her People.
Apparently, many of the Independents and young voters decided to vote for Obama rather than Ron Paul due to their not hearing Dr. Paul's message or understanding what he stood for. Little do they know they'll just be getting another GW Bush if he becomes president.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Fact of the matter is, RP will never get the GOP nomination for President.
no it is not a fact Ron Paul was only 3 points behind McCain in Iowa and is only 3 points behind Huckabee now
and Huckabee won Iowa and McCain is doing so well in NH
in any case as I posted above, for me the meaning of the NH election depends on a true interpretation and tomorrow we will all put our heads together and come up with a true interpretation
Is $600 too much to pay for an AR-15? I remember remarking how something like that would put the fear of God into burglars, but once I got back to RP table was reminded that if I shot off something like in my neighborhood that it would go through four or five houses.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
And every GOP that voted for him should do like I'm going to do and walk away from the party. I intend on joining the Constitution Party though Libertarian is more consistent with my ideals.
Let's face it: Thanks to the efforts of GWB and Dick Cheney, there is not going to be another Republican president for at least 20 years, minimum, and quite possibly a lot longer than that. All any Democratic candidate for any office is going to have to say for the next 20 years will be "Bush, Cheney, Bush, Cheney, Bush, Cheney" in reply to any and all questions, and that's it, they'll win any election for any office anywhere. Bush and Cheney have contaminated the brand that badly. The damage may be irreparable.
Gold and silver are REAL money, paper is but a promise.
If Ron is only getting 10% of the R votes in an open primary, what's that say about his chances in winning as an independent?
Not good, I'd say.
A lot of people have woken up to liberty with Ron Paul's campaign. Very encouraging but even so, there are still tons of dufuses out there who are sick of the war in Iraq and are now working hard bomb Iran.
It was a bit heavy for me, but I think the sheer menacing looks of the thing might make for workable trade-off.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
I agree with you totally but I also think it was inevitable. A great book on political/societal trends is The Fourth Turning. It is written by two historians.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
there are still tons of dufuses out there who are sick of the war in Iraq and are now working hard bomb Iran.
I often wonder about them, what are they thinking?
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
Mine will be 'No Paul - no vote,' and mail back in my voter card.
On an upbeat note - at the Walgreen's check-out counter today, the twentyish-something person evidently read my RP cap, and said, "I really like your cap."
I asked her to please spread the word and the message.
Just stop cleaning your cat box. After a few months burglers will just hit the place next door instead.
Ummm...Rule #1: A mans home is his castle. I decide how much my castle smells of cat shit, not some fucking burglars.
Rule #2: Fox News Sucks!
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
If Ron is only getting 10% of the R votes in an open primary, what's that say about his chances in winning as an independent?
I think it's actully pretty good. He's dealing with the real butt sniffers here. People who think Fox News is a news program. And he's still pulling 10%. These people listen to Hume, Hannity and Limbaugh and even after the demonization 10% break ranks and vote for Paul.
In addition 45% hate Clinton and they will be up for grabs. Many know the war is silly and they're not going to like McCain.
On an upbeat note - at the Walgreen's check-out counter today, the twentyish-something person evidently read my RP cap, and said, "I really like your cap."
I asked her to please spread the word and the message.
We CAN get this thing done.
great post, Loddy you are right we can get this thing done We will not lose this one, we will win this one Love, Palo
No - for a quality make $600 is plenty cheap. And as far as hosing down all the neighbors, you can use 'fungible' rounds to keep all but the perps dead.
I love going to our RP meetup sign holding events, I've almost learned to read lips. "Who is Ron Paul?" you can see them ask from passenger seat.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
If we take this to mean that 10% of the American population KNOWS what real freedom is and KNOWS what's wrong with the established politics and monetary policy then that's a real wonderful sign, really.
Unified and organized, 10% of a population can do a hell of a lot.
Not only would it keep burglers away, but you could shack up with some crazy cat lady.
But I only have the one cat, might be a bit of a bother on my part, don't you think?
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
With 40% in it looks like Hillary is going to beat Obama. Can't be 100% sure, but it looks bad for the porch monkey.
This is fine with me. I would prefer Hillary to four more years with McCain standing in for Bush. Of course, I would prefer a red assed baboon over that.
palo verde: it is significant that Iowa went to Huckabee, and NH for McCain obviously NH is no longer "live free or die"
christine: the true interpretation is that the MIC elected McLame in NH.
I don't understand NH's affection for McCrazy. I don't think MIC has anything to do with it frankly. McCain won New Hampshire when he ran against dubya in 2000. And one would think the MIC folks would love both of them equally.
McCain's continued popularity in NH is a puzzling one.
Only President Ron Paul would go up against the miltiary industrial complex all the others would do exactly what the MIC wants
New Hampshire is not an emblem of the country at one time they were libertarian minded but too many from Boston and NYC moved there they have become typical of New England voters
it is significant that Iowa voted for Huckabee, because of his message and they interpreted his message as "time to get someone in there who is not part of the establishment" they voted populist
Iowa reflects much more the majority of our country and Ron Paul is the true populist and truly outside the establishment
this is why I don't read that much into McCain's win in New Hampshire
I don't understand NH's affection for McCrazy. I don't think MIC has anything to do with it frankly. McCain won New Hampshire when he ran against dubya in 2000. And one would think the MIC folks would love both of them equally.
McCain's continued popularity in NH is a puzzling one.
Crazed Cat Lady is a sloucher, we need sharpshooters! Or at least cleanup to keep the ants out.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
Well from the state of AZ time to dig up Impeach McCain bumper stickers again .....never in the history of man have so many been confused by so few.
"Only the Most Deluded of Us Could Doubt the Necessity of This War" --- Sen. John McCain Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2004
"The nice thing about Alzheimer's is you get to hide your own Easter eggs". --- Sen. John McCain to reporters on a campaign trip.
"Do you know why Chelsea Clinton is so ugly? Because Janet Reno is her father." --- Sen. John McCain June 1998 Republican fund-raiser
Thank God for our form of government. The media won't let there be any cover-up. ---John McCain (remember the Keating 5?)
I think we finally have a poll without a margin of error, ... We have sent a powerful message to Washington: Change is coming. ---John McCain (could he be the change?)
" I would not support repeal of Roe v. Wade, which would then force X number of women in America to [undergo] illegal and dangerous operations." ---John McCain Washington Post: Tuesday, August 24, 1999
A finale note will some tell those in NH to drop its "live free or die" motto....
$600 is a fair price, depending on brand, and for home defence you're much better off with a 12-ga. riot gun ($200-250), as it won't over-penetrate and every burglar knows the "chuck-chuck" sound of a 12 ga. being racked.
Ron Paul is the Only Candidate Who Can Win for America Video clip of G. Edward Griffin speaking at an outdoor rally for Ron Paul that was held in Mountain View, CA, on July 14, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTwoCjE7-jA
thank you buckeye I remain convinced Ron Paul will be our President this time next year Love, Palo
I will just have to put my thinking cap on tomorrow, and come up with the reasons to explain my conviction appearances are always deceiving, together (all of us) we can penetrate to the truth together
Crazed Cat Lady is a sloucher, we need sharpshooters!
With the crazy cat lady you could have 101 cats and four or five feces encrusted disturbed kids running around your living room when you got home at night.
My estimation Paul needed a good to excellent showing in NH. He needed to out poll Huckabee.
To me the message is perfect, the sheep do not know the name of the messenger, ...
you have the oddest kind of brilliance it is so interesting to me you have some talent to get your finger right on it they are not sheep, they are our fellow citizens, they do have minds the media has worked very hard so they would not know the name of the messenger, but they will
you have named the problem and solution perfectly all we need to do is get out the name of the real messenger and we will have won it
I think as an independent he could build the 10% to 30% by just sitting on the sideline and keeping his mouth shut. Pick up the the people as Hillary and McCain expose each other.
Careful work could bring it to 40%. And that's all you need to win in this type of three way race. I think Clinton pulled 43% against Bush I.
$600 is a fair price, depending on brand, and for home defence you're much better off with a 12-ga. riot gun ($200-250), as it won't over-penetrate and every burglar knows the "chuck-chuck" sound of a 12 ga.(pump - especially the Win '97) being racked.
The shame of it all is that per NH, McLame is NOT electable, Paul is. That is a drastic contradiction. Paul needs a full force effort to bring about name recognition. It can be done.
I'm disappointed but there is only so much one can do before they have to except reality.
I would love to be wrong and have all of you 'shove this post down my throat', indeed.
lol Brian it is a little too early to throw in the towel let's not forget we did win the American revolution and everything looked black at the start
I actually read Tom Paine's letter when he got home that night from the first battle with the British everything looked so black he searched and searched his mind for hope he could not find any and finally he said "I know God will not let us down," that was his only source of hope Love, Palo
The Clinton / Obama thing has really narrowed of the past 20 minutes. But even if she loses, she's close enough to stay in the race.
Obama will clobber her in South Carolina though. Lots of black folks there. It will be interesting to see how effective Obama is at pulling them out to vote.
Unfortunately, Guiliani won polls conducted at UNH and Dartmouth.
Oye vey! What has happened to intelligensia, free thinkers, predictable anti- war bloc voters who used to occupy college campuses?
Hello potential cannon fodder - JudyJulie is a dubya clone!
Ron Paul is the only candidate in either party to take a position against conscription and against SS registration both of which should be very important considerations for, at the very least, the male gender college students.
Honestly -these students are behaving like suicidal lemmings if they support warhawk Guiliani.
The shame of it all is that per NH, McLame is NOT electable, Paul is. That is a drastic contradiction. Paul needs a full force effort to bring about name recognition. It can be done.
Oye vey! What has happened to intelligensia, free thinkers, predictable anti- war bloc voters who used to occupy college campuses?
Ron Paul is the only candidate in either party to take a position against conscription and against SS registration both of which should be very important considerations for, at the very least, the male gender college students.
Honestly -these students are behaving like suicidal lemmings ...
Until you get a gun safe you can always put it on top of the slats (in a slipcase) of the box springs of your bed.
A good revolver is a little handier, I'm thinking a stainless steel S&W 686 in .357 Magnum.
I have a waterbed, but the point is that I only want a gun to ward off intruders. Once they wake me any gun I own may as well be locked in safety deposit box downtown, unless it's within reach when I wake up.
Maybe I should just hang tea-bags labelled "crack" from the cedar tree in my front yard.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
for home defence you're much better off with a 12-ga. riot gun
I fired one of those when I was 18 or 19, honestly thought it broke my collarbone for about the next week. No thanks.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
This is the best part of the Ron Paul campaign for me: to see so many people expressing their commitment to restoring freedom in America. The fires of liberty are being reignited all over the country. More fires will be lit from those, and so on. At least many people understand what has been lost, and want it back more than anything else.
Very little but I didn't want to be so blunt and not give some hope.
Ron Paul will never be President of these United States.
Well, so far only 2 states have spoken. If there can be a big difference between Iowa and NH with the Huckster and McBomb, then there is room for some hope that RP can do much better in other states. Obviously we were hoping better from the LFoD state which is also supposed to be the beneficiary of the free state project, but....
And then there's the message that may succeed if the messenger does not. Did 10% get the message loud and clear?
we can hash out the reasons for this and that til the cows come home. all we need to know, and it's certain, is that the people's votes and wishes will never be known. the sooner we all accept that, the better. remember that the majority of americans are anti-war but it matters not.
having said that, like Brian, i'll be happy if y'all are able to shove this post down my throat.
Well, so far only 2 states have spoken. If there can be a big difference between Iowa and NH with the Huckster and McBomb, then there is room for some hope that RP can do much better in other states.
Obviously we were hoping better from the LFoD state which is also supposed to be the beneficiary of the free state project, but....
good post! Love, Palo
Rasmussen had Ron Paul polling at 14 percent in NH and Rasmmusen is only off by 1 or 2 points, and always lower than what the candidate gets in the election and it's impossible a Ron Paul supporter would not come out to vote
there may be a little "irregularity" in these election results...
we can hash out the reasons for this and that til the cows come home. all we need to know, and it's certain, is that the people's votes and wishes will never be known. the sooner we all accept that, the better. remember that the majority of americans are anti-war but it matters not.
There are two alternatives, one, revolution with blood in the streets, or two, there is serfdom.
If you're looking to defend against burgulars & thieves, a 12 gauge shotgun is the choice. However it won't do much against the kind who wear state supplied body armor.
(Palo) Rasmussen had Ron Paul polling at 14 percent in NH and Rasmmusen is only off by 1 or 2 points, and always lower than what the candidate gets in the election And it's impossible a Ron Paul supporter would not come out to vote
There may be a little "irregularity" in these election results...
Ron Paul should have come in at 16 per cent instead he came in at 10 per cent I'm not going to make a fuss about it but I think Ron Paul's real showing is better than what was reported...
If this is true, it is something to keep in our minds that Ron Paul may have actually done better than reported, it shows his result in different light...
If RP can't get even a 3rd place showing in New fucking Hampshire against that gaggle of pandering assholes then this country is screwed beyond any hope of redemption.
"I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price." Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
However it won't do much against the kind who wear state supplied body armor.
Aim low.
"I'd like to live just long enough to be there when they cut off your head and stick it on a pike as a warning to the next ten generations that some favors come with too high a price." Vir Cotto, Babylon 5
If RP can't get even a 3rd place showing in New fucking Hampshire against that gaggle of pandering assholes then this country is screwed beyond any hope of redemption.
I totally agree.
It was nice while it lasted, and it's rather sad that there are so few of us that loved it enough to try to keep it alive.
Looks like the fluoridation, mercury in vaccines, neurotoxins in food via additives and pesticides, along with constant brain-washing by the "media" worked.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Looks like the fluoridation, mercury in vaccines, neurotoxins in food via additives and pesticides, along with constant brain-washing by the "media" worked.
Some of us must be immune to that shit.
And all the young people coming out in favor of Ron Paul suggest that maybe the problem is something else.
If you're looking to defend against burgulars & thieves, a 12 gauge shotgun is the choice.
In my particular situation, I think a .22 semi-auto rifle that holds ten or so rounds in the chamber would be a better choice. A few of my friends were extolling the range of the .22 round, but I'm not looking for distance, I'm only wanting to stop burglars and the occasional vandal.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
That could be. It could also be a flock of old goobers that swallow every lie they hear on TV, and simply vote for whomever their local newspaper editor tells them to.
One thing about McCain though is that he was actually having live Town Hall meetings across the state, unlike Ron Paul who didn't really have any as far as I know, except for the one on Sunday night in Manchester.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
He's at 8% now, half of what Rasmussen polled him at.
I've been following all of Rasmussen's polls like a hawk for past 8 years he is honest and accurate and has never been off by more than 2 percent, the person has done 2 percent better than the poll
something is a little fishy here...
I won't make a fuss about it, but for true understanding, it's important for us to know how Ron Paul actually did, no?
This country was birthed by a bloody revolution, a revolution fought by the few, that brought freedom for all.
We are guilty of letting it slip away, perfectly willing to accept the yoke of oppression that one day will be replaced by the hang mans noose. History is a stern teacher, one that speaks of evil men that have wanted to control the world.
This total control now perhaps is within their grasp.
In my particular situation, I think a .22 semi-auto rifle that holds ten or so rounds in the chamber would be a better choice.
Anything is better than nothing, but determined individuals can take a few .22 rounds easily, as it simply feels like a punch from what I hear. A 12 gauge full of buckshot feels a bit different than that I believe, and so does a .40 caliber round or higher.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
I ain't a firin' no 12 gauge evern't again, you hear me boss?
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
And all the young people coming out in favor of Ron Paul suggest that maybe the problem is something else.
I think it is fraud, pure and simple.
I think you are right on this one because Rasmussen has always been accurate in the past I've checked all his polling against the actual results he is only off by 1 or 2 percent, and as I said the person did better than the poll
it is having demoralizing effect on many of Ron Paul supporters and will "justify" leaving him out of debates and no news coverage, etc (which may be the reason for it)
all I can do is pray South Carolina is honest in its reporting of the vote
I ain't a firin' no 12 gauge evern't again, you hear me boss?
It's not so bad if you use the reduced recoil shells. Handguns are better at home defense in my opinion, as they have more maneuverability and have more than adequate stopping power if using a good round such as .40 or .45 caliber.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Puzzling, indeed........was not Bob Smith the senator from NH, who was a very outspoken advocate for the POW/MIA families...........those families that mclame pushed aside as being of no importance because there were trade deals to be made with viet name, etc.
How they could go from sending a senator like that to picking a sicko like mclame for prez is beyond most people, I'd venture to say.
I know our country was birthed by bloody revolution but Martin Luther King and Gandhi pioneered the new way the non violent way and I think that is the better way now Love, Palo
I only speak for myself, let others do as they will...
I recall supporting and voting for Goldwater and everyone jumped on Johnsons bandwagon. Anyone that was for Goldwater was a tad stupid and the butt of many jokes etc.
The result of their high minded thinking was a landslide victory for Johnson and one long devastating war that claimed thousands of American lives and broken bodies. As that long war dragged on it was amazing that NO ONE would admit voting for Johnson.
Thinking the way the system wants you to think is alive and well.
Buy a Mosin-Nagant. They only cost sixty bucks and they can blow a hole in anything. I am taking mine elk hunting. A box of 20 7.62 X 54 only costs $2.99.
So Ron Paul is getting half of what Rasmussen polled him at and Rasmussen has never been wrong I think the Iowa results were honest but I think something is fishy here in NH JMHO of course
You know much about these? I have one that shoots great, but using steel cased russian ammo, the bolt is very hard to open after firing. I haven't tried brass cased ammo yet.
Puzzling, indeed........was not Bob Smith the senator from NH, who was a very outspoken advocate for the POW/MIA families...........those families that mclame pushed aside as being of no importance because there were trade deals to be made with viet name, etc.
How they could go from sending a senator like that to picking a sicko like mclame for prez is beyond most people, I'd venture to say.
Also I'm puzzled that Huckabee has done as well as he has in NH. Previously political pundits predicted that Huckabee would finish near the bottom because there's not much of an evangelical base in NH.
And indeed Huckabee himself seems bewildered ( but thankful) for his 3rd place finish in NH. From Bloomberg:
...Huckabee said the campaign was happy with his third-place finish when weeks ago "nobody thought we would even be one of the contenders in New Hampshire."...
One shot? What if I miss? I'll have a broken collarbone and a pissed off intruder.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
It depends on what country the ammo comes from. The Russian stuff works great, but some of the Eastern Eurpean stuff is hard to get out.
Be sure to clean the thing really well after firing. The ammo is horribly corrosive. Most of them have great bores as most guys never fired them least they give their position away. Mine are really accurate. I am now scoping one. They kick like mules though. Apparently, they really can hit things at 2000 meters, but I never tried it.
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I re-read your post and saw you are using Russian ammo. It's proably the shipment. Every time I go to buy ammo it's differnt. Packaged differntly, etc. I found some I liked and bought a lifetime supply. Like I said above, it was about 3 bucks a pack.
I've considered this option. Bring on the civil war so we can reconstitute the government the Founding Fathers intended us to have, not the bloated, bastard government we have now.
"There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America." - Otto von Bismarck
#146. To: scrapper2, TwentyTwelve, critter, ALL (#139)
(by scrapper2)
Also I'm puzzled that Huckabee has done as well as he has in NH. Previously political pundits predicted that Huckabee would finish near the bottom because there's not much of an evangelical base in NH.
And indeed Huckabee himself seems bewildered ( but thankful) for his 3rd place finish in NH. From Bloomberg:
...Huckabee said the campaign was happy with his third-place finish when weeks ago "nobody thought we would even be one of the contenders in New Hampshire."...
it's possible Huckabee got those votes
for the same reason he got the votes in Iowa
they interpreted his message to mean he stands outside the establishment and speaks for the little guy
I just would like to know what happened to the votes for Ron Paul it appears that half of them were not counted
"A McCain candidacy and defeat would be a near-term disaster for the Republicans, but it might be good for the party in the long run. Mr. McCain would be the standard bearer of big-government conservatism: taxing and spending at home and crusading for democracy in foreign lands. His defeat in November would show beyond all doubt that such "conservatism" has been a political failure. He would thus, at long last, open a sorely needed debate about the principles of the Republican party"
Besides which some states have semi-automatic weapons restrictive statutes on the books and ditto for concealed carry restrictions:
I'd be worried about a NATIONAL ban where they'd try to actually carry out house to house raids on ALL gun owners that have their purchases recorded, or their gun ownership known by the government. If it's incremental, and they pull a few more Virginia Tech's and Columbine's, then the sheeple will be on their side.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
#151. To: TwentyTwelve, FormerLurker, Critter, all (#130)
I hate it when I'm right about something that is a disgusting outcome.
The Bastards would not even let Ron Paul come in 3rd. They had to elevate Hucksterbee and Ghouliani over him.
There is no way this is an honest count.
Also as I predicted "Hillary wins by a 'narrow' margin" and then amid a great resurgence in support will march "triumphantly" into the Democonned Convention where she will be officially annointed as Queen.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
(TwentyTwelve) The whole world is watching to see what Americans are going to do about it.
I don't know I think the Ron Paul supporters in New Hampshire may want to look closely at the election results fraud can be detected if it is looked for..
all I can think to do is pray for honest results in as many States as possible in the Primaries coming up Pennsylvania has totally corrupt government, so I am not expecting honesty there..
well we knew from the get-go we would be up against a lot I guess we were naive about New Hampshire, because of all that "live free or die" stuff
I don't think we should give up I think we should strengthen our resolve let them throw everything at us they can, we will prevail anyway Love, Palo
great resurgence in support will march "triumphantly" into the Democonned Convention where she will be officially annointed as Queen.
The way I see it, we are just in for more of the same. Nothing worse. And there is little I can do to change it. So I am just going to lay low and save up what I need to live. I've been getting ready for the past year. It will, however, be fun watching the heads explode over on FreeRepublic the morning after the election.
I'm not buying this "fishy" business. Older people from the north may simply not like Ron Paul's anti-New Deal stance, or his "bring all the troops home" message. This should not surprise us too much. The media's dislike for Ron Paul is easily all it takes to keep him from getting elected, since we literally learn all we know about candidates through media sources. They vary some, but 90% have either ignored Ron Paul or have shown massive prejudice against him.
The real conspiracy here is in control of the media, and control over education. Pro-government state-funded education is an impact on these people that can last for a lifetime. We're a unique bunch for liking Ron Paul. We are trying to change minds through our own medium, but it's still not the primary source of news for every major voting bloc.
Don't give up yet, though. Ron Paul can taste victory. He will have his chance yet to reach through the cobwebs of prejudice and ignorance. We're going to have to help him offline, though.
An MSNBC exit poll follows. I include a highlight on Ron Paul supporters lower gun ownership in order to show that McCain voters are actually more traditional in some ways. Some Ron Paul voters are clearly just voting to stop the war in Iraq, and are greens or pacifists. This is GOOD. I welcome anyone's support for Ron Paul, left or right. But you can see that McCain speaks to traditional people (I've witnessed this myself, although I get hoarse trying to prove them wrong).
Do you or does someone else in your household own a gun?
#161. To: palo verde, scrapper2, TwentyTwelve, critter, ALL (#146)
it's possible Huckabee got those votes
It's also possible that the Moon is made of Green Cheese.
Palo, you are a dear but the Iowa Ca-Ca-us was as crooked as a 3 dollar bill. The results were taken into a back room, and then after a couple hours delay as the results were slowly cooked, they were announced. They were not true results but they were the ones the crooks can make stand.
There are already reports coming out from Iowans who voted for Ron Paul calling foul.
The same holds true for New Hampshire. You can bet that there will be a big divergence between the Paper Ballots/Hand Counted Precincts and the Diebold Machine Made results.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
One advantage of the Mosin is that you can hit someone over the head with it and do some damage. An AR-16 is a wiffle bat at close quarters.
I'm not too worried about Special Forces airborning onto my property, not much I could do about in any case.
The more I think about the more I think a .22 rifle is my best bet. If any clubbing needs doing I'll use 1/2" breaker bar.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
The results were taken into a back room, and then after a couple hours delay as the results were slowly cooked, they were announced. They were not true results but they were the ones the crooks can make stand.
There are already reports coming out from Iowans who voted for Ron Paul calling foul.
The same holds true for New Hampshire. You can bet that there will be a big divergence between the Paper Ballots/Hand Counted Precincts and the Diebold Machine Made results.
I'd be worried about a NATIONAL ban where they'd try to actually carry out house to house raids on ALL gun owners that have their purchases recorded, or their gun ownership known by the government. If it's incremental, and they pull a few more Virginia Tech's and Columbine's, then the sheeple will be on their side.
Uh huh, whatever...
I'm suggesting to you that an Obama presidency would more likely target middle class wallets than any semi-automatic weapons which professional middle class households are not very likely to own anyways.
I think he would actually have a chance as an independent. It's too bad he isn't considering this.
It is time that he gives it serious consideration.
Fact of the matter is, RP will never get the GOP nomination for President.
Indeed. I was criticized for posting a thread a couple of weeks before Iowa suggesting this and for posting on threads long before that one, stating that the ONLY way RP could compete for the US presidency is by running AGAINST the 2 parties not from inside a party that can barely tolerate him. Now, after losing 3 out of three, maybe RP will consider this even though, after losing 3 GOP state contests, he has now the reputation of a loser and he will be identified by the MSM as a sore GOP loser so he can't win as an Indie any longer.
A .22LR or even a .22 magnum won't achieve your objective.
Six or seven good shots wouldn't stop your average punk criminal? Life isn't a Bronson movie, very few of them will be hopped up on PCP.
"Most of the trouble in this world has been caused by folks who can't mind their own business, because they have no business of their own to mind, any more than a smallpox virus has." - William S Burroughs
Fact of the matter is, RP will never get the GOP nomination for President.
And every GOP that voted for him should do like I'm going to do and walk away from the party. I intend on joining the Constitution Party though Libertarian is more consistent with my ideals.
Thank you.
There were a number of suggestions at this site, suggesting that this nation can be saved by people actually joining the GOP party and change that abomination from within. What an abominable idea.
I'm not buying this "fishy" business. Older people from the north may simply not like Ron Paul's anti-New Deal stance, or his "bring all the troops home" message. This should not surprise us too much. The media's dislike for Ron Paul is easily all it takes to keep him from getting elected, since we literally learn all we know about candidates through media sources. They vary some, but 90% have either ignored Ron Paul or have shown massive prejudice against him.
The real conspiracy here is in control of the media, and control over education. Pro-government state-funded education is an impact on these people that can last for a lifetime. We're a unique bunch for liking Ron Paul. We are trying to change minds through our own medium, but it's still not the primary source of news for every major voting bloc.
Don't give up yet, though. Ron Paul can taste victory. He will have his chance yet to reach through the cobwebs of prejudice and ignorance. We're going to have to help him offline, though
Your logic is impeccable as usual but Rasmussen gave Ron Paul 14 percent in the polling and Rasmussen has never been wrong before that is why I smell a rat
but your post is valuable, because it shows me where my emphasis should be to just put New Hampshire behind me, and concentrate on winning the other States I just don't want New Hampshire voters to be damned for their dismal vote for Ron Paul, if in fact their votes were not counted
But I am willing to put New Hampshire behind me after reading your post you did good Buckeye Love, Palo
There is a sad lack of name recognition. I speak to so many people that have NEVER heard of Ron Paul that you wonder where they have been living.
Well I agree with you to a point, but older New Dealers will not like his message, when they do hear it. It didn't take election fraud to deliver NH to Clinton and McCain.
Voter recognition and voter acceptance of Ron Paul's message needs to happen offline now.
We've tried to make our point online here that the campaign should simplify and use traditional advertising. Whole markets may be closed to his message at any price. To give you an idea how expensive premium advertising is, $20 million is pocket change.
Think about that. It takes billions to make the minds of Americans change. And there are billions being spent in overt and tacit, long-haul ways, to elect other candidates to protect the status quo.
(buckeye) Don't give up yet, though. Ron Paul can taste victory. He will have his chance yet to reach through the cobwebs of prejudice and ignorance. We're going to have to help him offline, though.
Good post! No I won't give up It toughened my resolve We will have Ron Paul in our White House this time next year Love, Palo
#177. To: ..., TwentyTwelve, FormerLurker, Palo Verde, all (#157)
The way I see it, we are just in for more of the same. Nothing worse. And there is little I can do to change it. So I am just going to lay low and save up what I need to live. I've been getting ready for the past year. It will, however, be fun watching the heads explode over on FreeRepublic the morning after the election.
The Freeptards are going to have a collective seizure. Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of quislings.
It will be interesting to watch and see which Republocrat will be chosen to lose to Hitlery.
It is getting close to where I start advocating people taking to the streets. The only other option is start adjusting and getting ready for a slave's collar.
I suspect that these results were chosen so as to deliver a psychic blow to the Ron Paul forces to demoralize them. It did not work here. It just made me more determined to fight back.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
If Ron is only getting 10% of the R votes in an open primary, what's that say about his chances in winning as an independent?
Not good, I'd say.
A lot of people have woken up to liberty with Ron Paul's campaign.
As Janis Joplin once concluded, "freedom is just another word for nothing left to loser". The consumers can't achieve the blessed state of freedom while attaching themselves to a political party. RP received 8% of the Indies who compromised their principles and came to vote in a Demo-GOP primary. It's hard to tell how many Indies RP would have had on his side if he ran as an Indie, opposing Hillary and Rudy and, sadly, we will never know. However, we do know and we should have known a long, long time ago that RP was going to carry ZERO states in a GOP contest for nomination.
to just put New Hampshire behind me, and concentrate on winning the other States
To win, palo dear, you will have to make your online activities reach people who are living an offline existence. You know what I mean. But you can do this with your telephone and your personal charm. Note that this must have worked in the case of the NH GOP office, because they stood up for freedom.
Call people, palo. Even people you don't know. Call people in the media and political party officials, though.
Also as I predicted "Hillary wins by a 'narrow' margin" and then amid a great resurgence in support will march "triumphantly" into the Democonned Convention where she will be officially annointed as Queen.
Heil Hillary! Heil Hillary!! Heil Hillary!!!
"There is a Providence that protects idiots, drunkards, children and the United States of America." - Otto von Bismarck
That's a mistake, and it's a mistake to call the NH results significantly impacted by any fraud. We didn't step away from our keyboards often enough to change offline minds.
Au contraire, my friend. I suggested that the ONLY FIGHTING CHANCE RP had was to compete AGAINST the 2 parties. That was a call to fight and, indeed, it was very different from the schemes discussed by various RP supporters, involving RP's ability to somehow hijack the party of war and torture and get himself nominated for president by that party.
The criminals in charge are absolutely predictable. The real problem we face is not deciphering what they are up to as that is not terribly difficult. The problem is convincing the Sheep that they are going to be first enslaved and then murdered in large numbers. The just don't get it. The Freeptards will placidly load up the Cattle Cars so that they can go get their Pony.
I am disgusted at this point.
I'll feel better tomorrow, but the hour is getting late.
I'll go out like a Roman Candle before I allow myself to be sent quietly to be butchered.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
You have to make it a good show to sell the Rubes.
All of the big money is backing Hitlery. She has something like 100 million in "donations".
Ron Paul is the only Republican that can win in the General (s)Election and so must be marginalized to allow a Hitlery "win".
Hitlery will win in NH and win big on "Super Tuesday".
Thus garnering a "magical" come from behind win to "catapult" into an "insurmountable" lead.
You nailed it. The Obama "surge" is all for show to convince the rubes that Hillary is in the "fight of her life" and that she must work hard to overcome a deficit to gain the nomination.
LOL. And the show goes on...
Vitamin Z posted on 2008-01-04 16:02:58 ET Reply Trace Private Reply
Many think that's already been determined, well before now. With RP's showing in probably the most Libertarian state in the Union, and with the hatred most feel towards Republicans (aka neocons), especially when looking at the vote totals, it's pretty much a given that there's no way in hell a Republican will be elected president this election.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
You nailed it. The Obama "surge" is all for show to convince the rubes that Hillary is in the "fight of her life" and that she must work hard to overcome a deficit to gain the nomination.
#196. To: TwentyTwelve, Original_Intent, Critter, Buckeye, lodwick, ALL (#166)
John McCain 63,140 37%
Mitt Romney 54,483 32%
Mike Huckabee 19,139 11%
Rudy Giuliani 14,619 9%
Ron Paul 13,283 8%
Fred Thompson 2,045 1%
So if the votes had been counted honestly with Ron Paul's 14 percent reported by Rasmussen (I thought the true number was 18 percent because Rasmussen can't reach anyone on cellphone and youth is on cellephone)
then Ron Paul would have come in 3rd I agree with Original Intent this was not allowed
OK, I'm not going to get mad about it but I am going to get even more determined to put Ron Paul in our Oval Office this time next year
palo, do you see why many of us ARE mad, and HAVE been angry over what we've tried to convey over the last several years, in that the system is corrupt?
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Before the debate? As I've said, RP's delivery in the ABC debate was less than stellar for the undecided traditional voter. He needs to get tough, like he did on Laura Ingrahm's show today.
Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends/ I'm so glad you could attend, come inside come inside
Come inside the Shows about to start
Guaranteed to blow your head apart ...
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
With Paul supporters already waving the white flag, there is only one alternative if he is indeed serious and that is to go third party.
I'll continue to support RP, but my hopes for him getting the nomination are strongly diminshed. As you say, his only hope I think is to run 3rd party, but the chances of that working out are slim.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
palo, do you see why many of us ARE mad, and HAVE been angry over what we've tried to convey over the last several years, in that the system is corrupt?
Being kind, polite, and nice isn't going to save you.
I'd be worried about a NATIONAL ban where they'd try to actually carry out house to house raids on ALL gun owners that have their purchases recorded, or their gun ownership known by the government. If it's incremental, and they pull a few more Virginia Tech's and Columbine's, then the sheeple will be on their side.
that's coming no matter who the next prez is--dem or pub
Like I said, reality was going come to bite you in the butt and... it did and it does. Can't operate effectively in the real world if you insist on rejecting it and on constructing some imaginary structures because they are prettier and then declare them to be 'real'.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
As I've said, RP's delivery in the ABC debate was less than stellar for the undecided traditional voter.
I noticed one other problem with his performance that evening, and that is he looked tired. It might be too much to expect for him at his age to fight harder, but that may well be a major reason for the disappointing results tonight.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Esso, the graphic was huge and threw off the lines and there was a side to side to scroll bar. you didn't see that? what browser are you using? i'm using maxthon IE.
Right on. Have you called the campaign yet, with your septuagenarian qualifications? I'm thinking you should fly out to stand in their way between limousine and hotel, if they won't take your call.
But I hope others here note that you are not a player.
I played a quest inside 'Knights of the Nine' tonite. It's an add-on to Oblivion and it's included in the 'Game of the Year' edition. A most satisfying experience in a vast, imaginary world.
palo, do you see why many of us ARE mad, and HAVE been angry over what we've tried to convey over the last several years, in that the system is corrupt?
darling get as mad as you want to of course there are grounds for it there is no beginning and no end to the corruption in our government and in our mass media I actually think there was fraud in New Hampshire and Ron Paul was denied his 3rd place win the purpose of this is to demoralize the Ron Paul campaign "justify" no news coverage of Ron Paul keep him off all debates and throw his campaign and supporters into disarray (and stop his supporters from sending him money) they want Ron Paul to go into South Carolina as weak as possible Ron has a lot of support in that State
so my best response is to come back stronger, no? Love, Palo
You were never a player and your original post spelled it out for all to see. Fair weather patriots are a dime a dozen and they come equipped with white flags.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
#226. To: FormerLurker, christine, Cynicom, iconoclast (#217)
In his NH Town Hall video he picks something off his tongue and flicks it away while he's waiting for someone to finish asking a question. You would NEVER see a top-tier candidate on film doing something like that. This is because they have extremely expensive film editing with multiple camera angles. There's a video floating around that shows Clinton getting ready for another ad spot take and he looks like a robot.
We love Ron Paul because he represents straightforward and honest (and even very intelligent) patriotism. But we inhabit a formulaic world in which all we see has been cooked and reimaged digitally.
This can be to Ron Paul's favor, but not if he's unheard of.
but I am going to get even more determined to put Ron Paul in our Oval Office this time next year
Good. When the chance for voter fraud is there, it could make sizable percentage points of difference. In the major election, RP will have to win by a margin. So yes, we do have work to do. But we knew that.
The OS my box uses is a version of Windows CE, I guess the browser is a version of MSIE. The screen auto-sizes so I couldn't see what was happening without manually resizing the page.
At my feet eternity, cries ever sweeter plans for me...
Really odd, the NH voters picked a preacher and assorted war mongers. That does not compute.
In reality, most people voted Democrat and will NOT vote for a Republican. Hillary and Obama have been working the state for quite some time, and their message fools those that don't know all the facts.
If the media hadn't marginalized RP the outcome may have been different, but we have what we have.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
Good. When the chance for voter fraud is there, it could make sizable percentage points of difference. In the major election, RP will have to win by a margin. So yes, we do have work to do. But we knew that.
We knew they would do voter fraud on us from the get-go they did it in New Hampshire tonight big deal! their purpose was to destroy us Hahaha we will come back stronger Love, Palo
It is very intelligent what you said, in the general election we will have to win by huge margin to overcome massive vote fraud they will fix that election 10 points against us but we will win anyway I love you
Memries, Like the corners of my mind Misty water-colored memories Of the way we were Scattered pictures, Of the smiles we left behind Smiles we gave to one another For the way we were Can it be that it was all so simple then? Or has time re-written every line? If we had the chance to do it all again Tell me, would we? could we? Memries, may be beautiful and yet Whats too painful to remember We simply choose to forget So its the laughter We will remember Whenever we remember... The way we were... The way we were...
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
(Cynicom) Paul does have people around him that are not too adept at picking up all support that is available and I made that fact known. No reply.
(FormerLurker) They neglected to put their ads on Boston TV stations (until the last minute at most), and focused on local NH stations that almost nobody watches.
Smart post, Former Lurker I hope the Ron Paul campaign gets sharper this is the big time Love, Palo
PS, thanks for writing to Ron Paul campaign, Cynicom, they need to pick up all the support out there for Ron Paul
I was rather frank in my email, reminding them that Paul speaks all the time of the "grassroots" but not TO them. I reminded them the choice was theirs. Money can be cut off in a wink.
Isolating the candidate from his ONLY source of money is self defeating.
Paul has problems in that no one could answer a straight forward email but I received two canned emails in one day looking for money.
he's not spending his money intelligently they haven't figured out that money alone doesn't do anything they must get out their message to all Love, Palo
Leno asked the question of who would Paul pick of the others for his VP...That to me seemed to be a planted question by Paul and very interesting. I just cannot figure out what was the purpose.
I was rather frank in my email, reminding them that Paul speaks all the time of the "grassroots" but not TO them.
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, although many of the other candidates had local town hall meetings in NH, I'm not aware of any that Ron Paul's campaign organized, except for the one last Sunday in a small TV studio.
You appear to be a major trouble maker...and I'm getting really pissed. - GoldiLox, 7/27/2006
It is gross contradiction that a preacher does well and two war mongers do very well, that is in both pub and dem.
How can a segment vote for a man of peace and a war monger that wants to invade Iran or whoever is available. To me it is not intelligent thinking by all of them.
received a response from a campaign volunteer that was about as useless as what you got.
maybe you should threaten to stop donating to them, that will get their attention they're overly thrilled about the money coming in, and aren't doing their campaign right because your ideas for them are GOOD!!! they need to hear them and pay attention to them!! Love, Palo
I may not care for BS's politics but she is/was a helluva singer and it was a great song.
I wonder what Mrs. Robinson is up to these days? Posting on Rimjobistan?
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
As I mentioned earlier in this thread, although many of the other candidates had local town hall meetings in NH, I'm not aware of any that Ron Paul's campaign organized, except for the one last Sunday in a small TV studio.
.. and Goldi removed most of the Ron Paul supporters from her site.
He doesn't suck up to the Israeli Lobby.
I think it should be clear by now that Goldi-Putz cares more about the Israeli Police State than a free American Republic.
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
Leno asked the question of who would Paul pick of the others for his VP... That to me seemed to be a planted question by Paul and very interesting. I just cannot figure out what was the purpose.
I meant to watch Leno last night, I don't know what happened
IMHO Ron Paul would not pick any of the others to be his VP
Many years ago, it was foretold by economists that a massive generation gap would emerge. It is happening now. The youth know that we older people are going to cost them given our present system of entitlements. This is a form of slavery they see coming, and they are right to vote against it. Older people should recognize its inherent unfairness, as well. This may need to be spoken to reach the generation that voted for Mccain and Clinton in NH.
.. and Goldi removed most of the Ron Paul supporters from her site.
I bet she's pretty proud of herself as well..
It was good for Israel.
Fuck the stupid Goys. /Hasbarfa
"The difference between an honorable man and a moral man is that an honorable man regrets a discreditable act even when it has worked and he is in no danger of being caught." ~ H. L. Mencken
IMHO Ron Paul would not pick any of the others to be his VP
How did Ron answer that question?
RP was polite - as I recall he said the current crop of GOP candidates would have to change their positions considerably but if any of them became more in sync with RP's positions he'd give those candidates consideration - RP said for example he tried to educate Rudy about foreign policy issues by recommending various books but thusfar Rudy did not seem to available himself of RP's reading list so RP did not seem hopeful about the others either.
Paul would do well to announce to the grassroots and to the public that he is in this to the bitter end, win lose or draw, via the pub party or via a third party.
That automatically defeats the republican warmonger.
I would much rather be one of 30 million voters for Paul in a third party race than sit at home doing nothing.
Perot garnered 20 million and Paul can do better.
Before vast waves the white flag whining Paul wont win, I wont to say no kidding, how observant of you.
so my best response is to come back stronger, no? Of course it is palo, but with the machines in SC more than likely rigged, I won't hold my breath for good results there..
we'll see I was so idealistic and naive about New Hampshire and look what they did voter fraud on Ron Paul ya know the original AP report about keeping Ron Paul out of the Fox debate said it was the decision of the NH GOP notice how 2 days before the Fox debate, the NH GOP took that "principled stand" to disavow the debate I bet the New Hampshire GOP had figured out how to work the fraud and then could "afford" to be so "noble" "Let Ron Pual be in the debate" they said
South Carolina may be honest, just as Iowa was I pray so
Leno asked the question of who would Paul pick of the others for his VP...That to me seemed to be a planted question by Paul and very interesting. I just cannot figure out what was the purpose.
I saw it and I thought Leno asked if he'd be willing to be VP if asked by another candidate. I don't remember Leno asking who Ron would choose.
Many years ago, it was foretold by economists that a massive generation gap would emerge. It is happening now. The youth know that we older people are going to cost them given our present system of entitlements. This is a form of slavery they see coming, and they are right to vote against it. Older people should recognize its inherent unfairness, as well. This may need to be spoken to reach the generation that voted for Mccain and Clinton in NH.
And now for the bad news about the "new generation" at least in NH - a poster here said the college students in NH had picked Rudy Giuliani as their favorite GOPer in poll. I'm not sure if the poll was reflected in how the votes went tonight in NH college towns.
Paul would do well to announce to the grassroots and to the public that he is in this to the bitter end, win lose or draw, via the pub party or via a third party.
And now for the bad news about the "new generation" at least in NH - a poster here said the college students in NH had picked Rudy Giuliani as their favorite GOPer in poll.
(Palo) IMHO Ron Paul would not pick any of the others to be his VP How did Ron answer that question?
(scrapper2) RP was polite - as I recall he said the current crop of GOP candidates would have to change their positions considerably but if any of them became more in sync with RP's positions he'd give those candidates consideration -
RP said for example he tried to educate Rudy about foreign policy issues by recommending various books but thusfar Rudy did not seem to available himself of RP's reading list so RP did not seem hopeful about the others either.
O Scrapper, you are the best thank you very much for this post Ya gotta hand it to Ron Paul what a lovely gentleman he is, and how perfectly he answered that question He is the ideal combo, perfectly honest, plus perfect gentleman we really are backing a lovely man for President Love, Palo
It is a waste of time trying to penetrate the firewall that the slicks have around Paul. You note Hillary did bad in Iowas and immediately brought in new faces.
(Scrapper) And now for the bad news about the "new generation" at least in NH - a poster here said the college students in NH had picked Rudy Giuliani as their favorite GOPer in poll.
(Buckeye) I'm stunned.
Rudy is socially liberal most college students are too but Dartmouth is Ivy League, it is not typical college
here in Tucson, most Tucsonans go to the community college
and I know at the U of Arizona, my Ron Paul Meet Up group had very successful meeting wirh the campus Republicans there
It is a waste of time trying to penetrate the firewall that the slicks have around Paul. You note Hillary did bad in Iowas and immediately brought in new faces.
It is like fighting with one hand tied behind our backs that Ron Paul's campaign people stink
I think the money will stop gushing in to them, if they don't use it to better avail they have to get wtih the program I don't know what will wake them up maybe they will believe the fraud vote in New Hampshire, and think they have to make some big changes that would be a good outcome from this "disaster" Love, Palo
If I were Paul I would have me a bright young man as VP and announce it NOW. Someone that is known and good at public speaking and turn him lose.
It might be a bit too early to expect that RP has received any firm committments from people he has contacted. I did not mind the way he handled that question - he made a few jokes - and I think it went over well.
But the part that troubled me in the Leno interview was when Jay asked RP if he were forced to vote for a Dem candidate who would he choose based on positions that were close to his own and RP said Dennis Kucinich. And RP then quickly qualified his choice by saying Kucinich and he were both anti-Iraq War but they were very far apart on domestic policies. However, I'm not sure if anyone kept listening to RP's qualification ( except for devoted RP supporters like me) after they heard him pick Kucinich as being closest to him in policy positions - it was the end of the interview with a lead into a commercial break.
If I were RP, I would have just said I don't see any Dem candidate that reflects my constitutionally based positions. But for RP to pick a statistical last place loser of a Dem candidate ie. Kucinich, who is also so left wing he almost falls off the charts was most unfortunate. In fact, if I were an undecided NH independent and heard RP basically aligning himself with a) a loser and b) a far left socialist - I would have been very turned off. Americans like winners generally speaking and NH itself is not a hotbed of socialism.
That particular response did not help RP at all imo.
But the part that troubled me in the Leno interview was when Jay asked RP if he were forced to vote for a Dem candidate who would he choose based on positions that were close to his own and RP said Dennis Kucinich.
thank you for your informative post on this Scrapper this one I see the opposite of you, I think Ron Paul answered that question perfectly God I love that guy he's so perfect in every way Love, Palo
Dennis voted against the Patriot Act like Ron Paul he voted against Iraq War like Ron Paul like Ron Paul he has voted against all the funding for the wars and like Ron Paul he voted against Real ID
scrapper: But the part that troubled me in the Leno interview was when Jay asked RP if he were forced to vote for a Dem candidate who would he choose based on positions that were close to his own and RP said Dennis Kucinich.
palo verde: thank you for your informative post on this Scrapper this one I see the opposite of you, I think Ron Paul answered that question perfectly God I love that guy he's so perfect in every way Love, Palo
Maybe I'm being to overly sensitive to political perceptions that result from something that might not have much significence one way or another.
RP appeals to a broad cross section of supporters. So maybe there are some supporters who think Kucinch is not so bad.
However, I'm more of a paleo-conservative with a sprinkle of libertarian and consequently I projected how I would interpret RP's choice - which was to have my hair stand on end.
A guy like Kucinich - a bigtime nanny statist who believes in redistribution of wealth so everyone can be equally miserable -is the absolute worst candidate in the 2 parties combined from my perspective. Kucinich stands for everything I loathe. His anti-Iraq War position is the exception but even that does not make up for all of Kucinich's negatives.
There were a number of suggestions at this site, suggesting that this nation can be saved by people actually joining the GOP party and change that abomination from within. What an abominable idea.
I think that was possible before 9/11. Even Bush ran on no national building.
My spelling is Wobbly. It's good spelling but it Wobbles, and the letters get in the wrong places. -- Winnie the Pooh
And now for the bad news about the "new generation" at least in NH - a poster here said the college students in NH had picked Rudy Giuliani as their favorite GOPer in poll.
I'm stunned.
Indeed.
I am equally stunned by Hillary's amazing 180 over Obama. Furthermore, I'm stunned by the massive "turnout" of Democrat voters. Both occurring in a state generally considered to be more conservative than Iowa.
I quite seriously believe that many of these Hillary voters were switchover Republicrats who believe Hillary is the most beatable in the final go round.
These are the masses of voters who live and die by casting their lesser-of-two-evils vote every four years. I call them the Superbowl voters who treat politics as some kind of mindless our "team" must win at any cost woodenheads.
American politics has become so full of such inanities that we face tremendous obstacles in our crusade for a return to a sane political arena.
Oh well, only fools thought this was going to be easy.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
Oh well, only fools thought this was going to be easy.
Right. It's time for a change of tactics for the RP campaign, though. What they're doing isn't working, and $20 million will burn in a few weeks if they react the wrong way.
Ya gotta hand it to Ron Paul what a lovely gentleman he is, and how perfectly he answered that question He is the ideal combo, perfectly honest, plus perfect gentleman we really are backing a lovely man for President
My emotions at the moment run more along the lines of giving this good man a boot in the pants or a good shaking.
Droll exagerations like the Kucinich remark for the purpose of making a point (character and principle over empty establishment blah-blah) do not feed the bulldog.
Niceness does not rule out combativeness. I give you Ron Reagan as example.
Republicans (Democrats for that matter) ....... HAD ENOUGH?
#297. To: buckeye, iconoclast, critter, noone222, Peppa, TwentyTwelve, who knows what evil, tom007, Dakmar, lodwick, critter, Robin, Zipporah, Fred Mertz, Itisa1mosttoolate, ALL (#294)
(iconoclast) Oh well, only fools thought this was going to be easy.
(Buckeye) Right. It's time for a change of tactics for the RP campaign, though. What they're doing isn't working, and $20 million will burn in a few weeks if they react the wrong way
we'll see what happens I posted on this thread till late at night last night I fell asleep instant head hit pillow and instantly I dreamt I was in a big room where everyone was wildly cheering and jumping uo and down, because our team won the game some sports game but when I opened my eyes to interpret the dream it hit me in the face "our team won!" -- it is referring to our team behind Ron Paul
the only reason vote fraud in New Hampshire matters, is in how we interpret the results of the election if he had actually gotten 8 per cent, it would not be encouraging but if he got 18 percent it is very encouraging it means Ron Paul came in third which I think is exactly what happened
plus actions have results, when NH voters discover their votes weren't counted which isn't that hard to find out they can easily find out how many Meet Up members are in each town how many people contributed money in each town and between the two of them compile a solid list of Ron Paul voters and compare it to the vote tally for that town
when there are hard facts, we'll see what happens next
I don't think we should count on the media for anything
but I never did from the start fo the campaign
I know this was grass-roots all the way
and we will previal
all my love, Palo
notice that what Ron polled at in Iowa is what he got Iowa had honest election what he polled at in New Hampshire, he got half
If RP's staff doesn't wake up or shake up, the money will dry up. Two months of freezing your butt off for a Keystone Cop run campaign, hardly sustains and builds further on a grassroot base. Some of which as we know, quit their jobs, to devote to RP's success. Voter fraud was a known threat already, so I am hoping some went in with open eyes. However, Ron's staff appears to be comprimised and heads must roll.
#299. To: iconoclast, buckeye, Cynicom, christine, Peppa, Critter, who knows what evil (#293)
I am equally stunned by Hillary's amazing 180 over Obama. Furthermore, I'm stunned by the massive "turnout" of Democrat voters. Both occurring in a state generally considered to be more conservative than Iowa.
I perceived NH to be the same way as you, iconoclast, but we were both wrong. The demographics of the state has changed and along with it came a change in the state's politics.
There are more nanny state benefit dependents than independents in NH and they all came out to vote for the candidate who will most likely continue to deliver or enhance their bennies.
"Why Clinton Won: Women, Labor Households And Low-Income Voters Bring N.Y. Senator N.H. Victory"
...Clinton held her own among late deciders, beating back the Obama surge and winning courtesy of a significant Granite State gender gap and support from other traditional wings of the Democratic Party.
The Coalitions
New Hampshire women went big for Clinton, supporting her 46 percent to 34 percent for Obama. And as 57 percent of the Democratic primary electorate, women were enough to make the difference. Among men, Obama turned the tables, beating Clinton 40 percent to 29 percent. In third place, John Edwards received 19 percent of the male vote and 15 percent of women's votes.
Clinton pulled together a traditional coalition of Democratic voters for this victory - labor households, voters with relatively low incomes and education, and, of course, women.
Union households, which make up one-fifth of the New Hampshire Democratic primary electorate, voted for Clinton 40 percent to 31 percent for Obama. Among voters with household incomes less than $50,000 a year, Clinton beat Obama by 15 points, and by 18 points among those with no more than a high school diploma.
Similarly, Clinton won the votes of self-described Democrats in this open party primary state. Among those who typically consider themselves Democrats she won 45 percent of the vote to 34 percent for Obama.
For Obama, the generation of new and young voters that propelled him to victory in the Iowa caucuses last week was not there in New Hampshire. While Obama won nearly half of voters who had never voted in a primary election before, these voters made up only 19 percent of the primary electorate.
And while Obama beat Clinton by 60 percent to 22 percent among the youngest voters - those 18 to 24 years old - his advantage among other voters under 40 was much slimmer than seen in Iowa.
Obama did win the independent vote in New Hampshire. He beat Clinton among those considering themselves independents by 10 points - 41 to 31 percent. The rest of Obama's support base in New Hampshire came from the more elite elements of the Democratic electorate. He won the vote of those in households making more than $100,000 a year 41 percent to 36 percent for Clinton. And he won voters with advanced educational degrees by 12 points.
Clinton stemmed the Obama tide in the last three days of the campaign in New Hampshire. While Clinton trailed by 15 points among voters who decided their vote sometime last week, she split the late-breaking vote with Obama- 36 percent and 37 percent respectively..."
Also regarding the number of Dem vs GOP voters that turned out as a whole...
from daily kos last night using CNN statistics:
280,000 people voted for Democrats, 220,000 for Republicans.
In 2000, turnout looked like this:
Repub.: 238,606 Democratic: 154,639
Repubs lost ~20,000 voters while Dems damn near doubled!
the 280k is a Dem primary record (up from 220k in '04), the 220k down from ~238k when McCain ran in 2000.
#300. To: palo verde, Brian S, TwentyTwelve, FormerLurker, lodwick, rowdee, BrentFromCanada, farmfriend (#299)
I forgot to ping you regarding the change in voter demographics in NH - definitely a gender imbalance as well as a change in socio-economic background.
I am equally stunned by Hillary's amazing 180 over Obama. Furthermore, I'm stunned by the massive "turnout" of Democrat voters. Both occurring in a state generally considered to be more conservative than Iowa.
This reminds me of the "New Square Four" as written about by Barbara Olson in her book The Final Days. It was relative to an 11th hour pardon by Bill to deliver a win for Hillary's Senate race.
I'll have to dig through it, but I believe there was a powerful precinct that voted 100% for Hillary.
Also, this brings back memories of the Marc Rich money, and the shenanigans of Hugh Rodham.
I still don't believe Barbara made that call from the airline before the 'plane' hit the Pentagon.
I remember after Olson's death, they tried to stopy Regnery from publishing her book.
I think you're fooling yourself if you beleve you'll get that many shots on target when it's all on the line. There are plenty of accounts of several 9mm rounds on target failing to stop assailants. The reason .45, .44, .40, 10mm are favored is that one shot puts them down. Same with a 12 gauge. But don't just take my word - check around.
#305. To: buckeye, scrapper2, Peppa, Cynicom, All (#297)
I've decided to "suck it up" about the vote fraud in New Hampshire the worst thing which could happen is for the campaign to lose momentum it is on to South Carolina now!!!! I am looking forward to the FOX SC debate tomorrow, Ron Paul will be there
altho New Hampshire Ron Paul voters shoould look into why their votes were not tallied
Love, Palo
Cynicom, I meant to ping you to my post #297 above I am sorry I left you off, I thought I had put your name there
The next time one of the NAU NWO NEOCON VAMPIRES laughs at him in a debate, I'd like RP to pick out one of them and say "What exactly is so funny?" and then lace the son of a bitch with the facts.
If RP's staff doesn't wake up or shake up, the money will dry up. Two months of freezing your butt off for a Keystone Cop run campaign, hardly sustains and builds further on a grassroot base. Some of which as we know, quit their jobs, to devote to RP's success. Voter fraud was a known threat already, so I am hoping some went in with open eyes. However, Ron's staff appears to be comprimised and heads must roll.
However, Ron's staff appears to be compromised and heads must roll.
I'm not sure what this means? His staff is amateurish, compromised usually means working for the enemy
I see no evidence of that
Altho if there had been honest counting of votes in NH, and Ron Paul had pulled in 18 percent and come in third none of the errors of the campaign staff would have come to light they have to do their best to be on the ball now
I actually think he should use his big dough to assemble the best campaign staff money can buy but that is not his way
I think it will work out OK but I too don't think people will rush to open their wallets again till they see their money spent wisely and well
Palo verde the funny trait of forming water-repellent soils under it. By not allowing the water to stay under it and shedding the water out to its drip line it can out compete even the annuals.
I am glad you are innovative and tough as the little tree you take your nick from and it reminds me of you. ;-)
Ron Paul is bring us the spring of hope, let is not dispair and lose resolve in the face of oppression and tyranny. Change must blossom if we are to survice as a Constitutional Republic.
Which says there's a primary January 15 - Michigan.
Nevada is the same day as SC.
How is RP polling there?
I don't know I just know only Rasmussen is accurate and honest he is usually 2 points under, and then we add 2 points because he doesn't reach anyone on cellphone and so many Ron Paul supporters are under 30 and on cellphone Love, Palo
Rasmussen polled Ron Paul at 14 percent, when the real number was probably 18%
I am glad you are innovative and tough as the little tree you take your nick from and it reminds me of you. ;-)
Ron Paul is bring us the spring of hope, let is not dispair and lose resolve in the face of oppression and tyranny. Change must blossom if we are to survice as a Constitutional Republic.
no amount amount money is going to make up for an unfocused and mile wide message and a team of strategists an inch deep.
money won't make up for it but we do have an extraordinary candidate anyone who hears Ron Paul would be instantly converted, if they love liberty, peace and abundance which are natural things to love lol having truth on our side is no small potatoes :) Love, Palo
I actually OWN a Winchester 97 Black Diamond Trap, and that damn thing has chewed up my hand (bolt retracting when you chamber a round) more than I care to think about. That's why Winchester came out with the model 12.
Rasmussen had Ron Paul polling 8 per cent in Iowa He got 10 per cent of the vote
but as I said the stupidest thing we can do is derail the whole campaign over vote fraud in New Hampshire we just have to decide how we will intelligently deal with vote fraud in the future Love, Palo
I fired one of those when I was 18 or 19, honestly thought it broke my collarbone for about the next week.
ruh?
Anyone bigger than Dennis Kucinich can fire one with little discomfort. Ya gotta make sure that the butt is *firm* up against your shoulder, though. I'm not a big guy (5-10, 145#), but I handle one fine.
I actually OWN a Winchester 97 Black Diamond Trap, and that damn thing has chewed up my hand (bolt retracting when you chamber a round) more than I care to think about. That's why Winchester came out with the model 12.
Back when, my Browning Challenger taught me about the correct positioning of my hands when rounds were being chambered - I can still see the scar on the top of my thumb 40+ years later.
Palo dear, have you posted commentary on why you like Ron Paul? I credit you in part with helping me discover RP's campaign because you wrote so warmly about him on TOS2. If you haven't written any sort of apologia you might consider it. Are there are any kinds of attacks on RP that you might be in a good position to deflect with a position piece? This could help Ron Paul if people find it via Google. By the way, are you a green? If so, how do you see RP's campaign helping your cause?
I hope Ron does well in South Carolina, that would mean a lot! That debate on FOX tomorrow is important debate I will be praying hard for Ron Paul all thru it, so be prepared to give me objective report when debate is over I will go right on the thread about it here I love it that he behaves like a gentleman, it does him credit So I am not concerned if the others are aggressive, and he is not Also since immigration is not an issue for me, you don't have to report to me what he says on that I am interested in what he says about foreign policy and liberty and about getting rid of income tax and inflation tax I already know his positions on all these things, I just want to know what he said in debate
Eventually it will be on YouTube everything he says so all I need to know from you are a few basic impressions of what he said just so I get the idea
Thanks a million
Fingers crossed and prayers in for the debate and for the Primary Love, Palo
my sweet love, for me the Constitution and Rule of Law is my whole life that is what matters to me I am doing all this to save our Constitution, and to save our country from police state
of course I love the trees and the animals and will do anything to save them but the Greens have taken away a lot of liberties and I love liberty
I am a libertarian, first last and always but a compassionate libertarian let the government lend a helping hand to those who need it
Love, Palo
I only wrote one piece on Ron Paul, the day he announced his candidacy I was on LP then, and everyone on the thread said he doesn't have a chance so I gave my reasons why he will win I wrote it to overcome their defeatism plus to explain the necessity of him winning
I posted it on LP under blogs, I will copy it here below
Why Ron Paul will win the Presidency (by Palo Verde) Jan 16, 2007
I don't think in any past election Ron Paul could have won I don't see how in this election he can fail to win We all know government is not working, that something is wrong All the fights are about apportioning blame We don't all agree on who has decent character and is mistaken and who is deliberately responsible for the corruption The beauty of a Ron Paul Presidency is he is the solution to the problem he is a good man who will take our country in the right direction
I submit that the source of most of our problems is that military industrial complex now determines foreign policy in DC and both Parties are in bed with the military industrial complex Ron Paul, practically alone in Congress, stands up to the military industrial complex he, practically alone, does not vote for what they want
Anyone who wants our soldiers home with their families would vote for Ron Paul because the Dems demagogue they are against the war but meanwhile continue to vote the funding for it Wars continue as long as they are funded they stop on the dime when there is no more funding
Anyone who wants no more wars started for frivolous reasons would vote for Ron Paul He is a Constitutionalist Congress would have to declare war before he would go along with it
And he would never use the Presidency as propaganda campaign for war which is not necessary
Ron Paul voted against the Patriot Act again he is almost alone in this He claims the reason so many in Congress enthusiastically endorsed the Patriot Act is because so many in Congress wanted for long time to take away rights and liberties from citizens 9/11 and Patriot Act was their excuse
And there may be truth to that It was generally assumed it was heat of the moment, which caused Congress to overwhelmingly pass the Patriot Act without reading it but heat of the moment is over, Patriot Act is still with us so Congress wants it
By the grace of God, the Patriot Act has not been abused to the extent it could be but it is a dangerous law to have on the books and should very unscrupulous people ascend to power or get the ear of power, citizens could really be cooked
Ron Paul did the right thing to put the Constitution and the Bill of Rights first even in the heat of the moment he did this because he has a passion for liberty for our citizens this is a man we want in the White House
Anyone who wants the Constitution upheld first last and always would vote for Ron Paul
Ron Paul explains Congress serves special interests, not the interests of citizens And this is true
It is time we have a President who serves our interests, not special interests
The military industrial establishment now owns both parties and the media They will not allow Ron Paul to be our President But by a miracle of God, we still have free elections and citizens will choose Ron Paul
Palo dear, have you posted commentary on why you like Ron Paul? I credit you in part with helping me discover RP's campaign because you wrote so warmly about him on TOS2. If you haven't written any sort of apologia you might consider it. Are there are any kinds of attacks on RP that you might be in a good position to deflect with a position piece? This could help Ron Paul if people find it via Google. By the way, are you a green? If so, how do you see RP's campaign helping your cause?
I just looked at Rasmussen Reports, he has Huckabee as the one the country wants of all the GOP candidates now I still think our thinking is solid That if citizens are choosing Huckabee, then Ron Paul is who they really want and Ron Paul has to get his message out to all
Your own posts are excellent I rejoined LP because of reading your posts, while I lurked there altho I did not stay that long, as you know
I honestly can't think of anything you and I can do differently or better than what we are doing I read many posters here who have such constructive excellent suggestions for Ron Paul's campaign people they have talent for that kind of thinking I don't
reading so many great posts, here and when I was on LP I see we all have different talents for what we offer
my best talent I think, is refusing to get discouraged I am always convinced the light is out there, if I search for it altho half the time, while I am searching for it, some other poster comes on and gives the reason for it this is helpful for me, because it encourages me
I am not positive I am that good at finding the light, I am OK at it but my talent is I won't be budged, in wanting to find the light, and knowing it is there your talent of course is your brilliance, which I am nowhere near but I find it thrilling, plus it so filled with communication
from what I have seen of Ron Paul posters here, on LP, and Digg is we each have our unique gift to give
this is something else which makes me so sure Ron Paul will win look at the great number of citizens now, who are using their mind for Ron Paul
there is so much mind power behind him
no other candidate has this
mind power is a very strong light and I just don't think anything false can stand up to that light
I just looked at Rasmussen Reports, he has Huckabee as the one the country wants of all the GOP candidates now I still think our thinking is solid That if citizens are choosing Huckabee, then Ron Paul is who they really want and Ron Paul has to get his message out to all
Love, Palo
Although the Huckster is a bornagainrapturenutterRINO with no conservative positions, no particular message, I can understand why he is the most attractive of the GOPer's and RP may want to pay heed - Huckabee is very personable, he is very relaxed and he has a nice sense of humor and a nice smile big dimples - I saw him interviewed by Jay Leno and by Craig Ferguson and both times Huckabee did remarkably well. I found myself smiling along whenever he made some corny small jokes before I caught myself doing so! Then I smacked my forehead - sheesh - scrapper, that's the Huckster, smarten up!
Although Dr. Paul has a terrific message and a common sense constitutionally based platform, he's so tense, so tight, so wanting to do well, you can sense that he's trying hard to appear light and easy - he forces himself to make some jokes and although he's always the articulate gentleman, RP is not telegenic - Huckster is like a big cuddly puppy dog - people forget the Huckster has no message and no platform because he makes them feel so calm and relaxed and warm and fuzzy in his presence. Huckster is a lawyer by trade and also a minister so public speaking is second nature to him. But Dr. Paul, as a physician, never needed to learn the art of public speaking- his profession typically demanded that he be proficient in one on one communication skills either with his patients or in conferring with his colleagues or fellows or residents - also the language used in medicine is very linear, scientific, brief, to the point - now Dr. Paul is swimming with the sharks, most of whom are lawyers and experienced in public speaking - and he's struggling to project a relaxed persona but at the same time he wants to deliver his message in an understandable format to laymen. He's not able to use the communication style or skills or vocabulary he used in medicine - he's addressing a different public at large. Even as a Congressman, he did not face the public speaking challenges that he faces now competing as a Pres candidate in the national theatre.
I think it would help alot if Dr. Paul got some intensive lessons on public speaking from a voice coach - it wouldn't take much coaching - he's a very bright guy -but nonetheless I think it could be very useful so he gains some self confidence and learns how to project light and easy and happy while he is delivering the RP message. Basically, RP needs to become more telegenic and in short order so people remember him and his message.
I think you are telling us Paul is not a professional schmoozing BS artist???
Sort of...ha, ha...
However in RP's case, he isn't delivering BS - his message is good and true - but he needs to learn the art of schmoozing a) to get the public's attention, b) to have them like him so they let themselves be open to listening to his message and c) finally, to remember him when it's time for them to cast their ballots. He needs to reach out to the undecided, the fence sitters. RP needs to make himself as personally memorable as his platform.
We only need to look at the lessons being taught re: Huckabee's popularity - he has hardly any $ and he's holding his own with candidates with huge war chests like Romney and Giuliani. Ditto for inexperienced Obama coming out of nowhere to challenge Hillary, the almost coronated Queen. Hillary is neither likeable or personable. Ditto for Romney. Both are polished but cold. Huckabee and Obama come across as "nice guys." That's what the public wants - someone they can relate to, someone who puts them at ease, someone they could invite over for Sunday pot roast and not feel pressed to have the fine china and silverware on the table.
However in RP's case, he isn't delivering BS - his message is good and true - but he needs to learn
scrap...
Tooooo late. Paul is near my age and it is too late.
Your assessment is totally correct but Paul and his supporters will have to proceed as is. Time is now our enemy. Your thinking is why I suggested he pick a VP now, younger, good orator and turn him loose across the country, Napalitano comes to mind as an example.
The message is the important segment not the looks and presentation of the messenger but alas that is how people vote.
Tooooo late. Paul is near my age and it is too late. Your assessment is totally correct but Paul and his supporters will have to proceed as is. Time is now our enemy.
Cynicom - smart people are quick studies - and Dr. Paul is very very smart. I think it depends how motivated RP is to WIN. To win he absolutely needs to become a student again and be taught some new tricks - after all these years of being in a position of power first as an MD and then as a Congressman -learning the art of schmoozing from a voice coach likely a younger person with much less academic credentials than he has might take some humility and flexibility.
However, if he made up his mind to submit to being coached, I'll bet it wouldn't take more than a couple of lessons in the course of a 2 week period - the lessons and a few trial runs and then corrective actions and RP would be up and away.
Cyni - Hollywood takes strangers off the street with no acting experience at all - they want a new face and they give them a few lessons and turn them loose in front of cameras and build multi-million dollar films around them. RP can do it if he wants to. Waiting until RP gets a VP mate to do the telegenic delivery stuff will be way too late.
Waiting until RP gets a VP mate to do the telegenic delivery stuff will be way too late.
I do not call for waiting..
You recall on Leno the question about a running mate from the pub losers.
Can you imagine Paul tomorrow morning calling a press conference and dragging out Napolitano???? Or some such known person.
Sadly Paul has the usual expert slicks that always attach themselves to politicians surrounding him. Their primary message is "send money", so far they have succeeded with that but without change the tap will be turned off.
Back when, my Browning Challenger taught me about the correct positioning of my hands when rounds were being chambered - I can still see the scar on the top of my thumb 40+ years later.
LOL.
I took my concealed-carry class with a Walther PPK and got my hand chewed up quite a bit with that one, too. Now I carry a Colt Double Eagle with a nice beavertail, so no more problems.
You recall on Leno the question about a running mate from the pub losers.
Can you imagine Paul tomorrow morning calling a press conference and dragging out Napolitano???? Or some such known person.
Sadly Paul has the usual expert slicks that always attach themselves to politicians surrounding him. Their primary message is "send money", so far they have succeeded with that but without change the tap will be turned off.
I don't think a guy like Judge Napolitano or anyone who's good is going to risk his day job contract and reputation to sign on with RP at this stage of the game. Way too early.
I would agree with you that ongoing calls for donations without good primary results in hand is going to get old soon. He's got to start spending $ on classy ads to up his results in the primaries and he needs to start now.
When Paul is the lowest man on the totem pole and forecast to lose by everyone, thinking within constrictions of the usual campaign will surely guarantee the predicted loss.
If Paul were to pick a VP, tell everyone he is in regardless of party, he now becomes a huge problem for the republicans that have done their best to marginalize and insult him. He now becomes a force to reckon with for everyone.
Perots 20 million votes could easily be Pauls 30 million and a voice in the future of this country.
Personally I prefer voting for an honorable predicted loser than staying home.
If RP could get 'Da Judge to commit at this stage of the campaign ( here come da judge, here come da judge, da judge is here! ) then I agree with you a special press conference convened to make the announcement re: such a quality guy on the RP ticket would pump up interest in Dr. Paul BIGTIME.
Even with the Judge's committment and ok to make an announcement, I'm not sure if it would violate party protocol - remember that all these GOP candidates are still competing still for the top spot and I'm not sure if any of them has the right to haul off and make pre-emptive announcements about their VP selection while the competition is still going on. Maybe others might know if a VP announcement can be made by a candidate before the Party's Pres candidate winner is determined.
If Paul were to pick a VP, tell everyone he is in regardless of party,
Scrap...
I wrote this..." If Paul were to pick a VP, tell everyone he is in regardless of party,"...
With regardless of party being the operative hint...
Also I was using Napalitano as an example, there are others. No one knows who might come out of the woodwork. Paul owes "party" nothing, zero, nada. They have done nothing for him and in fact have done their best to destroy him.
When others are shooting holes in your canoe, you need a bigger paddle.
#339. To: scrapper2, Cynicom, tom007, TwentyTwelve, ALL (#325)
Hi Scrapper I find this post and the others you wrote below it interesting and true I would love it if the primaries came down to Ron Paul vs Huckabee Huckabee has the personality, Ron Paul has the character and substance A debate between them would be worthy of watching
I still think the significant thing here, that the reason Huckabee is beating all the establishment candidates is because of Huckabee's message He is able to put it across, because he has the media to help him, plus his likeable personality
What we learn from the Huckabee success, why Rasmussen has him polling ahead of every other candidate in the country-wide poll
is that voters want that message and will vote for the man who they think will deliver it
The reality is, Huckabee would never deliver any change
What our citizens want is what Ron Paul will bring them
> It is very valuable that we have learned from this that our citizens want what Ron Paul will bring them
We just have to figure out, how to bring Ron Paul to them they have to hear Ron Paul's message and meet the man
It does not matter that Ron Paul does not have Huckabee's ease and personality Ron Paul's sincerity and honesty shines thru
We must never forget for an instant that all citizens have minds They recognize sincerity and honesty and integrity when it is before them
Looks like I was more than a bit right way back then. Sure, Obama is going after more taxes, but look at what's going on in terms of possible "assault weapons bans".
"The real deal is this: the royalty controlling the court, the ones with the power, the ones with the ability to make a difference, with the ability to change our course, the ones who will live in infamy if we pass the tipping points, are the captains of industry, CEOs in fossil fuel companies such as EXXON/Mobil, automobile manufacturers, utilities, all of the leaders who have placed short-term profit above the fate of the planet and the well-being of our children." - James Hansen