>>>>>>>Official thread for the debate discussion

[deedles]

do we?

[ProfNo]

We need one...

[Technics2000]

Just change the name a lil and we're set :)

[icon124]

its right here

[deedles]

k.. how do I change the name?

[Technics2000]

edit the first post, i think

[MadViking10]

Holy shit..no intros..anything to not say Ron Pauls name.

[deedles]

I'm nervous

[Technics2000]

im not, ithink hes gonna be strong tonight

[MadViking10]

Come on RON PAUL.... DO THIS !!!!!!! :D

[Geronimo]

They showed Rudy last in the beginning of the show.

[Technics2000]

wtf is wrong with mccain and his eyebrows

[MadViking10]

I wish RP would pick up his microphone and bitch slap Rudy with it. :mad:

[RonPaul_SantaMonica]

Mccain looks evil

[deedles]

wtf is wrong with mccain and his eyebrows


McCain reminds me of someone that could strangle someone with his bare hands at any given moment.

[SML]

Less candidates on stage?

Have them talk for less time. :rolleyes:

90 minutes...

[Technics2000]

McCain reminds me of someone that could strangle someone with his bare hands at any given moment.

Yea, I could see him having a temper

[Paulitical Correctness]

Anyone playing the debate game? :)

[RonPaul_SantaMonica]

McCain reminds me of someone that could strangle someone with his bare hands at any given moment.

You missed a key point: For no reason. Mccain is insane.

[deedles]

I never can understand what Romney is talking about....

Is it me?

[deedles]

You missed a key point: For no reason. Mccain is insane.


qft

[doyle]

McCain has horse teeth

[deedles]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=100212

Should we join the folks in that official thread?

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

Did McCain just say that people are planning out their 2010 budgets?

[Technics2000]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=100212

Should we join the folks in that official thread?

Might as well

[ihsv]

McCain is a freak. Cut taxes, cut corporate taxes... what about spending?

[deedles]

let's go be sociable

[freedom1787]

"If we don't restrain spending..." (McCain) - What about the 4 trillion dollar war idiot?

[angelatc]

I never can understand what Romney is talking about....

Is it me?

He is talking about consumerism being the answer to our economic issues. People and companies need to buy stuff. But save too.

Sheesh. That doesn't make sense to you? LOL - me neither.

[yongrel]

"If we don't restrain spending..." (McCain) - What about the 4 trillion dollar war idiot?

Oh no! That's off limits! Don't you know anything?!

[I Am Weasel]

oh, and now they're talking about cutting spending...

[idiom]

Here it comes! They're gunna get it!

[JimInNY]

Ron Paul last of course.

[Technics2000]

that thread is moving real fast

[freedom1787]

Guilani is stumbling over everything. Drink everytime he says New York. One down! They skipped Paul...I hate them.

[I Am Weasel]

no, Ron Paul left out... of course

[JimInNY]

Major reductions on the civilian side... fuck you rudy, how about major reductions on the politicians side.

[Paulite]

about to get to ron paul all of the sudden questions changed

FOX NEWS = MSNBC

[ihsv]

MSNBC stinks

[BULBASAUR!]

John McCain is well versed in the economy. lol, right.:rolleyes:

[whutaboutbob]

Is Ron even there?

[freedom1787]

This is scripted. Listen to the way Upchuckahuckabee is responding.

[idiom]

Aw Come!!! RP RP RP

[ihsv]

Skipped RP again

[idiom]

NO WAY - Huck said Chinese borrowing!

EVERYONE ya gotta take a drink.

[kirkblitz]

wtf a highway>?

[ihsv]

From the CHineese!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JimInNY]

Oh, Ron Paul, I forgot you were standing there... you may leave now...

[Technics2000]

This is scripted. Listen to the way Upchuckahuckabee is responding.

Do they ever give the candidates the questions beforehand?

[MrCobaltBlue]

hahahhaa Huckabee's New Deal. gtfo Huck.

[freedom1787]

Bridges are falling down...Stupid Huckabee says to build more roads. How about a high speed Mag-lev train??? Still No RP.

[zmyrick19]

Completely leaving Ron out...

[leglock]

Where is Paul?

[Technics2000]

hes itching to talk

[ihsv]

This debate is sick...

(throws hands up in the air)

[RevolutionSD]

"It's the economy!"

Economy, economy, economy, economy....

"Ron Paul, why are 9/11 truthers in your campaign?"

[Paulite]

What A Travesty

[freedom1787]

This is freaking ridiculous. 9:14pm - still no RP.

[ihsv]

Notice how the camera NEVER shows Paul? They show everyone else, but not Paul.

[RevolutionSD]

Are they skipping Paul altogether?

WTF is going on? NO questions? Give me an F'ing break!:mad::mad::mad:

[idiom]

BoooooooooooooBs

[Technics2000]

"It's the economy!"

Economy, economy, economy, economy....

"Ron Paul, why are 9/11 truthers in your campaign?"

I wouldnt be surprised, maybe theyll bring up the newsletter this time

[RevolutionSD]

Paul's getting cheated!
He should demand his money back from these NBC fools!

[I Am Weasel]

well.. 90 minutes in the debate.. 15 down and no Ron Paul yet... yup MSNBC you're doing a fine damn good job. Stalin and Hitler would be proud of your organization. Now you be sure when Paul gets a question you cut him off now!

Excuse me, I need to go hook my arm back up to the koolaid again.

[JimInNY]

Now McCain will name someone else and that person will get to answer...

[ihsv]

McCain... WE LOST THE ELECTION BECAUSE THE WAR!

[angrydragon]

Your record is very poor McCain, even by the NTU.

[HOLLYWOOD]

HUCKABEE COPIED and WATCHED the FINANCIAL Analysts and consultants on C-SPAN's Washington JOurnal this MORNING!!! Robert Greenstein, Ctr. on Budget and Policy Priorities, Exec. Dir.

DOES HUCKABEE EVER have anything ORIGNAL? PLAGIARIZING COPYCAT of exactly what ROBERT GREENSTEIN SAID THIS MORNING!

HERE's the LINK:

[whutaboutbob]

RP

[SanDiego90]

He Speaks!

[RevolutionSD]

Go Paul Go!

[humanic]

Calling out Russert! Good for him.

[freedom1787]

9:16pm - RP kicking arse.

[I Am Weasel]

AHHHH now THAT was a breath of fresh air!


GO RON PAUL!!!! :)

[fedup100]

I told you they would steal his positions on the stimulus package.

[RevolutionSD]

Great answer!

[zmyrick19]

He fucking owned!!!

[angrydragon]

Go Ron Paul!

[ihsv]

Good job, Ron! :)

[Technics2000]

He fucking owned!!!

He did indeed

[MessyTessy]

Nailed that question!!! HUGE tax cuts...Republicans always like that!

[I Am Weasel]

oh great, more 9/11 bullshit

[freedom1787]

Julie Annie mentions 9-11 - DRINK!

[idiom]

Boooyaka!

[ronpauleddy]

Question 1 Nailed!!!!!111

[RevolutionSD]

Rudy doesn't know shit about foreign policy.

[ClayTrainor]

hopefully people start connecting the dots between foreign policy and the crashing economy after that :D

[RevolutionSD]

I hate Rudy's nervous laughter.

[thefred]

wtf that has to do now with the debate, rudy is a dumbass

[idiom]

Crap Rudy just said the Saudi's blamed 9/11 on Occupation at Ground Zero to his face!

RP CALL HIM OUT!

[Technics2000]

what the hell is rudy talking about, if he becomes president nothing in the US will be owned by americans

[nicehairmitt]

Rudy is an AIPAC schill.

well, they all are, except for Ron.

[RevolutionSD]

because NEITHER PARTY GETS IT!

[ihsv]

If Rudy's "poll numbers" go up after this debate, I'm going to be very suspicious.

[z7trance]

rudy gave the saudi money back because what?1 .. you fucking kidding me did he actually just say that? am i in the twilight zone?

[RevolutionSD]

Republicans are no different than democrats, this is donkey talk!

[Paulite]

ANYONE SAW GIULIANA lolLOLllo

[H Roark]

LOL WTF was Rudy doin with his eyes!?

[Technics2000]

ANYONE SAW GIULIANA lolLOLllo

lol, yea i caught that

[CaptBookbag]

if mccain doesn't preface his comments by saying 'i'm giving you some straight talk' does that mean he's not giving us straight talk?

[ihsv]

Bridge to nowhere, bridge to nowhere, bridge to nowhere...

[nicehairmitt]

great suggestion for Ron:

"If we MUST spend money overseas- let's at least spend it in Mexico to improve their economy and decrease our immigration problem."

This placates the Hispanic vote and appeals to the immigration foes.

[SanDiego90]

Now McCain takes off with the China remarks.

[Dustancostine]

rudy gave the saudi money back because what?1 .. you fucking kidding me did he actually just say that? am i in the twilight zone?

I thought he said to Ron of all the absurd reasons for 9/11, he had never heard that one. I guess he can't remember much.

[Paulite]

Bullshit Debate Everyone Copying Ron

[RevolutionSD]

Huckabee talks a LOT of bullshit, I wonder how many people know this?

[ihsv]

Huckabee is a FREAKIN LIAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[H Roark]

Huckabee straight out lied

[RevolutionSD]

I thought he said to Ron of all the absurd reasons for 9/11, he had never heard that one. I guess he can't remember much.

GREAT point.

[Technics2000]

looks like theyre only gonna give him half the time of the others

[Dustancostine]

I wonder when his pants are going to start smoking.

[I Am Weasel]

damn damnet DAMNET! Why won't they let Ron answer these questions? They're giving twice - three times the amount of time to everybody else than they give to Paul.

[freedom1787]

Someone needs to use Guiliani's freaky eye thing in a Youtube video - that would be hilarious.

[Technics2000]

this is sickening

[JimInNY]

YAY!

RP just distanced himslef from the crowd! WOOOT!

[idiom]

Great Question!

[nicehairmitt]

OMG McCain said "blood and treasure!!!" I called that an hour before the debate!!!

[bonium]

Whats with McCains hand and his Hitleresque moves?

[Dustancostine]

When McCain says treasure, he sounds like a pirate.

Also what treasure is he talking about, were broke

[RevolutionSD]

Romney is a war monger. Why does anyone think he would be a good running mate with Ron Paul?

[freedom1787]

damn damnet DAMNET! Why won't they let Ron answer these questions? They're giving twice - three times the amount of time to everybody else than they give to Paul.

This is the freaking MSM - we have to figure out more ways around them directly to the people. 300 Million People in the US - 100,000 Meetup Members - we each just need a list of 3000 people to write postcards too - that's $870 per person - not bad.

[I Am Weasel]

WOW SWEET ANSWER Romney! You just dug your own grave

[RevolutionSD]

Romney just scored with the audience by acting like a war monger. Great!

[freedom1787]

RP will own this question.

[I Am Weasel]

LOL, oh boy this is gonna be good. :)

[RevolutionSD]

Mccain is SUCH A DICK.

[ihsv]

Interesting... Is it just me or is there a subtle association between the supposed democrats' positions on the war and Ron Paul's positions? Is this a way for the candidates to attack RP's platform while appearing to attack the dems?

[RevolutionSD]

"I'm For mass murder of brown people no matter who is for or against it!"

[ihsv]

None of these jerks are answering the question. YES OR NO, you stinking pygmies!

[I Am Weasel]

LOL, the only applause so far tonight

[RevolutionSD]

GREAT F'ING ANSWER RON!!!!!!!!!:eek::eek::D

[freedom1787]

That was so awesome. The other candidates squirmed, RP stands out. In the words of Office Space - F-in A.

[ihsv]

Go Ron!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nicehairmitt]

God Bless you Ron! Thomas Jefferson would be fist pumping in the air right now and James Madison would be moonwalking in glee!

[RevolutionSD]

Huckabee: "I love Bush!"

[freedom1787]

The other candidates: It was a good idea to lose 4000 Americans for no weapons of mass destruction.

RP: Not a good idea.

[ihsv]

Was it a good idea, Huckabee? "Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. Anything over and above this is of evil" (Matthew 7)

[amberj]

By Huckabee's reasoning, we should all be in jail because we have the "potential" to commit a crime...

[RevolutionSD]

This is bullshit.
The "surge" is NOT working.
It's a false premise.
We BACKED AWAY from the region we were getting attacked the most in. Therefore, there are fewer deaths happening. This has nothing to do with the lame SURGE.

[z7trance]

yes huckabee, don't listen to the polls or what the people want. You'd make a fine dictator.

[Dustancostine]

WMD's = Easter Egss LOL

[WarningSLO]

How can Huckabee so strongly support a first strike policy? Shouldn't that be against his religious beliefs? Apparently not.

[Technics2000]

o man, the next segment is gonna be interesting

[RevolutionSD]

How can Huckabee so strongly support a first strike policy? Shouldn't that be against his religious beliefs? Apparently not.

same w/mitt.

[RevolutionSD]

Will Paul go after Rudy on history?

[Technics2000]

he should ask him if he read the books he sent him

[ihsv]

Here we go again...

[ihsv]

Great... moderator's discretion.

[amberj]

Do you think any of them will actually ask RP anything? Or maybe they'll just completely ignore him.

[freedom1787]

Here's a good question for Guiliani - Without using the words New York, 9-11, cross dresser or their synonyms - describe why you should be president.

[ihsv]

Watch Rudy squirm...

[Technics2000]

they'll probably ignore him

[freedom1787]

Rudy on Energy Independence - "They [China] need it more than we do" - we don't need it? WHAT?!?

[Ex Post Facto]

We need videos from previous debates showing each candidate flip flop and steal Ron Paul's ideas.

I loved Mccain's response on the letter from a person, asking how to balance the budget with dedicating troops to Iraq indefinitely. The letter writer said specifically, "No generalities please." McCain did nothing but list generalities saying everything is okay, now move along.

[idiom]

SoftBall for Huck!

[freedom1787]

"since 1913" - Huckabee can't say that - RP has a copyright on those words!!!

[LastoftheMohicans]

McCain and Huckabee making nice

[Technics2000]

I had to laugh on that joke

[z7trance]

yeah haha

[idiom]

Cuz hookers and Drug dealers charge sales taxes.

[amberj]

Get him Ron!

[freedom1787]

McCain doesn't know who those people are. He's so full of shit.

[OhioMichael]

McCain: "Dr. Paul, I have successfully dodged your question!"

[idiom]

He Doesn't know what it is!!! PWNED

[Spideynw]

Why would Ron Paul ask this question? Most people in the United States have no clue probably what he was asking!!!!

[Technics2000]

I wonder if anyone is keeping track of how much time each person is getting

[z7trance]

well played ron! mccain couldn't even answer haha

[nicehairmitt]

terrible question- who the F knows what that group is? zero ground gained. maybe he's thinking long-term about cutting a deal at convention with McCain to get some fiscal measures through? I'd be game for it if it at least got some of our ideas into the WH

[Dustancostine]

What question did he ask? My internet is choppy.

[freedom1787]

Why would Ron Paul ask this question? Most people in the United States have no clue probably what he was asking!!!!

Yes, although he nailed McCain naked - there could have been many better questions! :D

[Technics2000]

I didnt even understand the question, what group was he talking about?

[Enano1983]

C'mon Ron, ask questions that the public can get into, if you can't think of any I second the bitch-slapping of the other candidates with your mic

[jaybone]

poor question, he could have really knocked him down with the war, j6P does not know about the working group, or PPT

although, the PPT has been very obvious in their market manipulations lately, and manipulation over years is what is about to bring down the economy.
That question along with the sarbanes oxley comment, may be targeting MONEY. and it may work

[OhioMichael]

Romney: "We love FEMA!"
Romney: "I will give everyone health insurance"
Romney: "I only want to compromise with liberals"

[OhioMichael]

Climate change conversation!!!!! They will go to Ron Paul on this.. and try to make him look like a 'crackpot'

[jaybone]

I didnt even understand the question, what group was he talking about?

The working group on financil markets, aka the Plunge Protection Team. They operate in secret and manipulate the markets. Like all those days when the dow is down 300 points then rallys 20 minutes before closing and closes up, that is the PPT.

[OhioMichael]

Rudy: "I am in favor of world government!"



really? wtf?

[Technics2000]

The working group on financil markets, aka the Plunge Protection Team. They operate in secret and manipulate the markets. Like all those days when the dow is down 300 points then rallys 20 minutes before closing and closes up, that is the PPT.

Thanks, i'll have to do some research on them.

[Neopaulitan]

Hmmmm... sometimes I wonder if Ron Paul is *too* smart to get elected. People won't vote for him if they are threatened by his intelligence.

[amberj]

The working group on financil markets, aka the Plunge Protection Team. They operate in secret and manipulate the markets. Like all those days when the dow is down 300 points then rallys 20 minutes before closing and closes up, that is the PPT.

I always wondered who or what was behind the numbers...

[an.old.analyst]

poor question, he could have really knocked him down with the war, j6P does not know about the working group, or PPT

although, the PPT has been very obvious in their market manipulations lately, and manipulation over years is what is about to bring down the economy.
That question along with the sarbanes oxley comment, may be targeting MONEY. and it may work
It was a setup, Jaybone. Perhaps not in this debate, but he's going to use this. Did you see McCain, he looked like a deer in headlight. He had no idea what Ron was talking about. Ron almost started to laugh. It was a great moment. He'll use it to demonstrate how McCain doesn't even know how the government runs the economy, so how can anyone vote for him. Just wait.

[wstrucke]

i suspected as much since RP was grinning

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

Do these people realize that Ron Paul supporters are the only ones who watch these stupid debates?

[I Am Weasel]

wow Romney, you don't care about the voters? LOL

[jaybone]

I always wondered who or what was behind the numbers...

it's not just the dow either, they TRY to keep gold down too:
http://www.gata.org/files/GATA-AD-01-14-2008.pdf
this ad is going to run in the WSJ this week.

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

Go for it Ron. Please, for the love of God, raise your hand

[I Am Weasel]

Gee, can they let Romney talk more?

Why not let Ron talk that much?? huh??

[wstrucke]

Gee, can they let Romney talk more?

apparently yes, they can.

[amberj]

who just whispered "raise taxes"?

[justatrey]

I wonder if anyone is keeping track of how much time each person is getting

McCain: 9 full, 1 30 sec
Romney: 9 full, 1 30 sec
9iu11ani: 7 full, 1 30 sec
Huckabee: 4 full, 1 30 sec
Paul: 2 full, 2 30 sec

[wstrucke]

McCain: 9 full, 1 30 sec
Romney: 9 full, 1 30 sec
9iu11ani: 7 full, 1 30 sec
Huckabee: 4 full, 1 30 sec
Paul: 2 full, 2 30 sec

as usual. wtf

[ihsv]

Sick