walt
09-22-2007, 08:08 PM
First of all, I need to share that my real name isn't walt - I have a message into Josh to see about fixing that now that I've met Dr. Paul for the first time and got to look into his eyes and now my soul knows that this is no longer a mirage - but the start of a real war to take back our country only that many of the enemies are within our own borders. When I started following this in April, I never dreamed that it would get this big or that I'd actually now be on a petition to become a delegate to nominate Dr. Paul next year. The dream now has reality coming into focus!
Again cujo's pic thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=19597) - she must have been near me several times.
Over a thousand people. Make that 1,000 noisy people!
At the Chicago rally Kent or maybe it was Lew I can't remember told a story about Rudy taking the ferry to the island yesterday. He happened to get on a ferry that was full of Ron Paul supporters and they starting chanting Ron's name. Reportedly Rudy had to seek refuge in the captain's quarters. I'm sure one of them had a video camera, I can't wait to see that.
First a word on that Baltimore Sun / Chicago Tribune title that doesn't match the story. http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2007/09/ron_paul_highways_claim_more_t.html Editors of the paper, not the writers ALMOST ALWAYS pick the titles of stories - if you see an article that has a neutral or positve story with a disturbing title - ask the reporter if the editor picked it - even if they didn't it gives them an out.
Saw Fox local, WLS 7, CBS and other TV folks there. Saw at least 6 reporters taking notes. One of those reporters I saw several times over the 4 hours was from the Boston Globe (NH state neighbor) and she told me was working on a feature piece. She took TONS of notes. During the rally I saw her actually smile a few time at things Dr. Paul said! Then the only 9/11 truther in the whole crowd walked by handing out 9-11 dollar bills. I could feel my skin cringe when the guy stopped, looked at her and made a motion to hand her one. Much to my shock she reached out and grabbed it - stared at it for a few seconds, then smiled and said something to the guy. He smilled really big then continued onward handing out his crazy stuff. I then saw her carefully place the 9-11 dollar bill in a place for it to lie flat. So either she's writing an awesome article and has a good sense of humor or that item will be scanned and be on the front of the Boston Globe - time will tell....
After the rally I got to talk to Dr. Paul about how I've never achieved the standard of living I once had since losing my job as a result of 9/11 and told him about how the EEOC is destroying my life as companies don't hire the most qualified person, they use hiring quotas. I told him companies have told me that if I were a different race that I could easily get an interview - I urged him to more frequently talk about the plight of the millions of underemployed and how the EEOC needs to go along with the IRS etc. I have a top 10 MBA and great 9/11 experience yet the types of companies I seek to work for never ever call me they send me automated keyword driven rejections. So for now I continue to do projects.
Anyway for what you came here for now. The situation wasn't anywhere near optimal for making a top notch recording to my standards (I record alot of bootleg concerts). I normally like to hug a speaker stack (to drown out crowd noise) - the speakers were unfortunately scattered in the ceiling so you will eventually hear alot of crowd noise peaks and valleys. But you really will feel like you were there.
Please enjoy the 1:10 standing ovation at the start of this 45 minutes now and please ask any questions you have about the event. Enjoy your Rongasm!
http://www.mediafire.com/?dknox1tz0x2
Afterwards, I was walking home with Ron Paul signs in tow and at least 6 people yelled, talked to me or just gave me the thumbs up after taking the train to a location 3 miles away. :D
P.S. The campaign is looking for people in the IL 2nd district to be delegates - I can get you in touch with the right people. Here's a map of that district. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Illinois%27_2nd_congressional_district.png)
Again cujo's pic thread (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?t=19597) - she must have been near me several times.
Over a thousand people. Make that 1,000 noisy people!
At the Chicago rally Kent or maybe it was Lew I can't remember told a story about Rudy taking the ferry to the island yesterday. He happened to get on a ferry that was full of Ron Paul supporters and they starting chanting Ron's name. Reportedly Rudy had to seek refuge in the captain's quarters. I'm sure one of them had a video camera, I can't wait to see that.
First a word on that Baltimore Sun / Chicago Tribune title that doesn't match the story. http://weblogs.baltimoresun.com/news/politics/blog/2007/09/ron_paul_highways_claim_more_t.html Editors of the paper, not the writers ALMOST ALWAYS pick the titles of stories - if you see an article that has a neutral or positve story with a disturbing title - ask the reporter if the editor picked it - even if they didn't it gives them an out.
Saw Fox local, WLS 7, CBS and other TV folks there. Saw at least 6 reporters taking notes. One of those reporters I saw several times over the 4 hours was from the Boston Globe (NH state neighbor) and she told me was working on a feature piece. She took TONS of notes. During the rally I saw her actually smile a few time at things Dr. Paul said! Then the only 9/11 truther in the whole crowd walked by handing out 9-11 dollar bills. I could feel my skin cringe when the guy stopped, looked at her and made a motion to hand her one. Much to my shock she reached out and grabbed it - stared at it for a few seconds, then smiled and said something to the guy. He smilled really big then continued onward handing out his crazy stuff. I then saw her carefully place the 9-11 dollar bill in a place for it to lie flat. So either she's writing an awesome article and has a good sense of humor or that item will be scanned and be on the front of the Boston Globe - time will tell....
After the rally I got to talk to Dr. Paul about how I've never achieved the standard of living I once had since losing my job as a result of 9/11 and told him about how the EEOC is destroying my life as companies don't hire the most qualified person, they use hiring quotas. I told him companies have told me that if I were a different race that I could easily get an interview - I urged him to more frequently talk about the plight of the millions of underemployed and how the EEOC needs to go along with the IRS etc. I have a top 10 MBA and great 9/11 experience yet the types of companies I seek to work for never ever call me they send me automated keyword driven rejections. So for now I continue to do projects.
Anyway for what you came here for now. The situation wasn't anywhere near optimal for making a top notch recording to my standards (I record alot of bootleg concerts). I normally like to hug a speaker stack (to drown out crowd noise) - the speakers were unfortunately scattered in the ceiling so you will eventually hear alot of crowd noise peaks and valleys. But you really will feel like you were there.
Please enjoy the 1:10 standing ovation at the start of this 45 minutes now and please ask any questions you have about the event. Enjoy your Rongasm!
http://www.mediafire.com/?dknox1tz0x2
Afterwards, I was walking home with Ron Paul signs in tow and at least 6 people yelled, talked to me or just gave me the thumbs up after taking the train to a location 3 miles away. :D
P.S. The campaign is looking for people in the IL 2nd district to be delegates - I can get you in touch with the right people. Here's a map of that district. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Illinois%27_2nd_congressional_district.png)