Ron Paul just gave his BEST INTERVIEW EVER on the PBS News Hour

[kah13176]

Seriously. I've never seen him answer questions so eloquently, and I've seen hundreds of his TV appearances. My dad, who's kind of been on the fence about RP even said he hit it out of the ballpark. My dad's biggest concern with RP is his age, and he said Paul's response about his age was phenomenal.

I really hope someone can get a tube up quickly.

EDIT: Here it is.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXKrdE2x5og&feature=player_embedded

[sailingaway]

I'm pretty sure I posted one, it might not have been the whole thing.

[kill the banks]

Thx will catch it on west sat channel @ 9pm et

[sailingaway]

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/07/ron-paul-on-proponents-of-raising-debt-ceiling-i-think-theyre-misled.html

It is a story and video here is the video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5o47qVgNs&feature=player_embedded

[The Magic Hoof]

What channel will this re-air on? I'd like to watch this with a family member if it's coming back on again soon.

[Danke]

"Ron Paul just gave his BEST INTERVIEW EVER on the PBS News Hour"


srsly?


Seriously.

nvm

[The Magic Hoof]

Is this on like, regular PBS? Or is this some additional PBS station that comes with an extended cable package?

[sailingaway]

You don't like what I posted?

:confused:

[kah13176]

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/07/ron-paul-on-proponents-of-raising-debt-ceiling-i-think-theyre-misled.html

It is a story and video here is the video


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CE5o47qVgNs&feature=player_embedded

That's not the whole thing. That's one question.

The entire interview that aired on TV was at least 10 minutes long.

[sailingaway]

OK! Thanks. I know to look for it. There is an article in the link, as well.

[The Magic Hoof]

Ok it was on regular PBS but I don't see a listing for it being re-aired tonight. I guess a tube of it is my best bet.

[kah13176]

Is this on like, regular PBS? Or is this some additional PBS station that comes with an extended cable package?

Yeah, the normal PBS News Hour that comes on at 6 PM EST. It was towards the end of the hour, so it aired around 6:45.

[The Magic Hoof]

It's re-airing on WYES later today but I don't know if I get that channel.

[kah13176]

It's re-airing on WYES later today but I don't know if I get that channel.

I think they might post the entire episode tomorrow on their website.

[The Magic Hoof]

I'm checking ronpaulflix. I hope someone taped it.

[carmaphob]

Watch now on Iowa. He got in that he had the most donations out of all candidates from the military . Nice!

[jct74]

I think they might post the entire episode tomorrow on their website.

they will. not yet though.
http://video.pbs.org/program/979359630/

they will also post the interview here:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/newshour_index.html

[kah13176]

Watch now on Iowa. He got in that he had the most donations out of all candidates from the military . Nice!

Hell yeah, it was so good! He was pwning like crazy.

[svobody]

Good interview. Tons of older folks watch that program and he did a very good job of side stepping the trap she was trying to set on Medicare.

[XNavyNuke]

Yeah, I agree. Dr. Paul was was seriously on topic and hit the questions thrown at him hard. I don't know which producer edited the interview, but the transitions were horrible.

IMO

XNN

[Fermli]

I did like his answers focusing on transition period for medicare/social security and not bringing up constitutionality. Feels like he's been working on the best way to talk about that subject.

They started to cut off his answers toward the end of the interview though.

And he did sort of deflect the Osama question and the age question.

[yoshimaroka]

Maaan… just gotta see this vid!

[KramerDSP]

If this was Judy Woodruff (I believe it was based on a tweet I saw from her today), then she has given Ron his two best interviews ever.

The below two embedded videos are from 2007:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz6p2anpFHE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvXpkjHIuIE&feature=related

[freshjiva]

Whoever is controlling Dr Paul's Facebook and Twitter really needs to do a better job at announcing his TV/radio appearances so we all tune in. The networks love getting big bumps in their ratings, and if they see that having RP on their program achieves exactly that, they'll be inclined to invite him more often.

[VegasPatriot]

I live on the west coast and I'm set to record this interview so I can use it in one of my future videos... I will make a YT and post it here if someone else has not done so.

[Fermli]

Whoever is controlling Dr Paul's Facebook and Twitter really needs to do a better job at announcing his TV/radio appearances so we all tune in. The networks love getting big bumps in their ratings, and if they see that having RP on their program achieves exactly that, they'll be inclined to invite him more often.

http://www.ronpaul2012.com/category/events/

this is kept mostly up to date. it had the PBS interview announced.

[Raw Liver]

Found it.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/ronpaul_07-20.html

[Rfalcon51]

Whoever is controlling Dr Paul's Facebook and Twitter really needs to do a better job at announcing his TV/radio appearances so we all tune in. The networks love getting big bumps in their ratings, and if they see that having RP on their program achieves exactly that, they'll be inclined to invite him more often.

I completely agree.

[icon124]

Found it.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/ronpaul_07-20.html



You are the man!!!!!!!!!!! :-)

[Michael Landon]

Found it.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/ronpaul_07-20.html

11 posts and you found it before the mega-posters? Nice. Rep to you, my friend.

- ML

[sailingaway]

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/07/can-ron-paul-turn-his-ideas-newfound-resonance-into-votes.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-ron-paul-turn-his-ideas-newfound-resonance&

this is another article based on that interview.

[StudentForPaul08]

Wow. That was an amazing interview!

[jct74]

here's a tube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXKrdE2x5og

[icon124]

WOW I don't even know where to begin with this interview. Probably one of the best I have seen so far. Now if he can take all of these points over with him to the national debate it will be check mate no doubt about it. I guess the hard part is actually being allowed to talk.

I HAVE A CHALLENGE for everyone here. Hear me out....I have been with this campaign since the beginning of his second run for office, and I know how hard it is to get across to the older crowd. Their worries are all the same...he wants to cut medicare...he won't help the old people...old people need the most help and he says do it on your own...well that is not true completely...He made some very great points in this video that I think the older crowd would love to hear...If anyone could help me get this on to a DVD...or show me how I will be immediately handing these out to every older person I have met that was on the fence about Paul

you know the ones that are like well I like that he wants to bring all of the troops home and defend our boarders, and I agree we leave over our heads...but I worry about my medicine...or my checks...if I show them this video I have no doubt they will vote for him. This has to be one of his top interviews. So please if you can help me with this send me a response. I have about 50 blank DVS's at my house I just have no idea how to do this.

Thanks

[MarcNY]

Go Ronny Go!

[sailingaway]

WOW I don't even know where to begin with this interview. Probably one of the best I have seen so far. Now if he can take all of these points over with him to the national debate it will be check mate no doubt about it. I guess the hard part is actually being allowed to talk.

I HAVE A CHALLENGE for everyone here. Hear me out....I have been with this campaign since the beginning of his second run for office, and I know how hard it is to get across to the older crowd. Their worries are all the same...he wants to cut medicare...he won't help the old people...old people need the most help and he says do it on your own...well that is not true completely...He made some very great points in this video that I think the older crowd would love to hear...If anyone could help me get this on to a DVD...or show me how I will be immediately handing these out to every older person I have met that was on the fence about Paul

you know the ones that are like well I like that he wants to bring all of the troops home and defend our boarders, and I agree we leave over our heads...but I worry about my medicine...or my checks...if I show them this video I have no doubt they will vote for him. This has to be one of his top interviews. So please if you can help me with this send me a response. I have about 50 blank DVS's at my house I just have no idea how to do this.

Thanks

You and me both. I think it needs software, but that is as far as I get....

[robertwerden]

Heavily edited, but I have a feeling the edits actually made the interview flow better. Sometimes its a trade off of getting the whole message out and hitting the bullet points that attract new comers to the movement.

[Lucille]

I'm watching now. It's really great.

[Lucille]

I am loving his answer to the age question!

[keh10]

"As quick as the ships could get there."

Hahaha priceless.

[xRedfoxx]

Very nice interview!! We're gaining momentum I'm tell'n ya!!

[pauladin]

ron paul needs a 30 minute infomercial like this playing in iowa and new hampshire.

[dannno]

here's a tube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXKrdE2x5og

Thanks!

[HOLLYWOOD]

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

Ron's Article: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2011/07/can-ron-paul-turn-his-ideas-newfound-resonance-into-votes.html

[Paulatized]

You and me both. I think it needs software, but that is as far as I get....

Add me to that list, if/when one of you gets that figured out let me know. I know a lot of people I would like to give a DVD of this. An incredible interview. The age answer couldn't have been better.

[kah13176]

Yeah, I have a feeling he went into "ramble mode" in the parts we didn't see. Their editing helped isolate the important sound bytes, and I think it ultimately filtered out some more "fringe" stuff and made him look really attractive overall.

[Uriah]

I sure hope many many people watched that interview.

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[Working Poor]

I hope those who can will leave some good comments thanking them for the good unspun interview.

[Romulus]

Good job on that one!

[kill the banks]

Yes caught it on PBS west ... V good

[shipwreckedsailor]

Thanks for this post ! I sent it around to a few people I know didn't get to see it ! Really good interview! He has to win !

[king_nothing_]

WOW I don't even know where to begin with this interview. Probably one of the best I have seen so far. Now if he can take all of these points over with him to the national debate it will be check mate no doubt about it. I guess the hard part is actually being allowed to talk.

I HAVE A CHALLENGE for everyone here. Hear me out....I have been with this campaign since the beginning of his second run for office, and I know how hard it is to get across to the older crowd. Their worries are all the same...he wants to cut medicare...he won't help the old people...old people need the most help and he says do it on your own...well that is not true completely...He made some very great points in this video that I think the older crowd would love to hear...If anyone could help me get this on to a DVD...or show me how I will be immediately handing these out to every older person I have met that was on the fence about Paul

you know the ones that are like well I like that he wants to bring all of the troops home and defend our boarders, and I agree we leave over our heads...but I worry about my medicine...or my checks...if I show them this video I have no doubt they will vote for him. This has to be one of his top interviews. So please if you can help me with this send me a response. I have about 50 blank DVS's at my house I just have no idea how to do this.

Thanks

You and me both. I think it needs software, but that is as far as I get....

Yeah, I have a feeling he went into "ramble mode" in the parts we didn't see. Their editing helped isolate the important sound bytes, and I think it ultimately filtered out some more "fringe" stuff and made him look really attractive overall.
If you'd like I can make a DVD ISO file for it, upload it to a filehosting site, then give you guys the link. You could then simply open the ISO file in whatever burning software you have and then burn it. Would that work for you?

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Great interview.

The high point for me was his remarks on corporatism. I've only seen him comment on that once, in one of his interviews with Dylan Ratigan. That point is a winner IMO, because one of the biggest arguments I hear against Dr. Paul is "oh, Ron Paul will cut all the regulation and corporations will run wild". They somehow believe the corporations will "rape the country" twice as bad as they are now unless we have oppressive regulation keeping them in check.

[RonPaulVolunteer]

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[FA.Hayek]

ron paul needs a 30 minute infomercial like this playing in iowa and new hampshire.

this!!!

[BUSHLIED]

Again he didn't address the misinformation that the reporter put out there about cutting SS or medicare..he didn't emphatically say I will not cut SS or Medicare PERIOD...that is wrong, I am not sure where you got that information....he sorta let it hang there...this is exactly why he won't gain in the polls with 65+ people...

typically hit piece by PBS...bringing up the controversial issues...I hope they bring up Michele's migraines...

[king_nothing_]

Again he didn't address the misinformation that the reporter put out there about cutting SS or medicare..he didn't emphatically say I will not cut SS or Medicare PERIOD...that is wrong, I am not sure where you got that information....he sorta let it hang there...this is exactly why he won't gain in the polls with 65+ people...

typically hit piece by PBS...bringing up the controversial issues...I hope they bring up Michele's migraines...
When he was listing off all the things he would cut first, he said "you don't have to go and cut health care or Social Security in order to start getting our house in order."

[musicmax]

Positives: Someone has definitely been coaching Ron. His answer on the age question was awesome, as was pointing out his military donations.

Negatives: Every cutaway shot to Woodruff she looked like she was receiving an enema.

[BUSHLIED]

Positives: Someone has definitely been coaching Ron. His answer on the age question was awesome, as was pointing out his military donations.

Negatives: Every cutaway shot to Woodruff she looked like she was receiving an enema.

Yes, the interview was trying to look skeptical and somewhat disapproving or in some way giving a negative reception...nothing you can do about her BUT you can notice that you are being SET UP and dispell her claims...

The military donation boast was great! He did that a few times before in 07 too. He really likes that!!

[ClayTrainor]

That was definitely one of his best yet! It sounds like he's been doing some serious preparing, his answers were very clear and concise and I didn't notice him stumbling his words at all.

[PaulConventionWV]

Found it.

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/ronpaul_07-20.html

Have my babies.

[Badger Paul]

"I know people who are 45 and they're old"

That's the line of the interview.

[Romulus]

"I know people who are 45 and they're old"

That's the line of the interview.

He is infinitely wise.

[Paul4Prez]

Great interview. It was comical how Woodruff kept trying to change to a new subject, hoping to trip him up, when Ron started scoring major points on the previous one.

[kah13176]

Great interview. It was comical how Woodruff kept trying to change to a new subject, hoping to trip him up, when Ron started scoring major points on the previous one.

I think Paul had very long answers, and those were just transition points. In the unedited version, I think there were several minutes between each question. They edited it down to appealing soundbytes.

[sailingaway]

Thanks for this post ! I sent it around to a few people I know didn't get to see it ! Really good interview! He has to win !

welcome to the forums!

[sailingaway]

Again he didn't address the misinformation that the reporter put out there about cutting SS or medicare..he didn't emphatically say I will not cut SS or Medicare PERIOD...that is wrong, I am not sure where you got that information....he sorta let it hang there...this is exactly why he won't gain in the polls with 65+ people...

typically hit piece by PBS...bringing up the controversial issues...I hope they bring up Michele's migraines...

I think you and I were watching different interviews...

[sailingaway]

If you'd like I can make a DVD ISO file for it, upload it to a filehosting site, then give you guys the link. You could then simply open the ISO file in whatever burning software you have and then burn it. Would that work for you?

Yes, that would work great!!!!

You are wonderful. I'm out of rep, but I promise you some if you get me that link!!

[TER]

We should have an email bomb, and send everyone we care about this video to watch.

[Feeding the Abscess]

"As soon as the ships can get there"

#winning

[BUSHLIED]

I think you and I were watching different interviews...

I suspect that most Paul supporters, particularly those on this forum, lack a bit of objective analysis...while Paul did address the question, he did so poorly in a very political sense. I have yet to hear him say, NO, I would not cut SS or Medicaid straight-out. This is what he must say if he wants to dispel the myth that Ron wants to dismantle social security and Medicaid. He talks about having young people opt out mostly...he has to put that issue to rest because it comes up over and over again. I bet it is the single issue that is hurting him with the voting bloc he needs to win.

[yoshimaroka]

I have yet to hear him say, NO, I would not cut SS or Medicaid straight-out. This is what he must say if he wants to dispel the myth that Ron wants to dismantle social security and Medicaid. He talks about having young people opt out mostly...he has to put that issue to rest because it comes up over and over again. I bet it is the single issue that is hurting him with the voting bloc he needs to win.

Word.

Ron just needs to say that he will not cut SS or Medicaid. Instead, he will let young people opt out and there will be a long transition until the last people who were forced into SS and Medicaid get their final payment.

[king_nothing_]

Yes, that would work great!!!!

You are wonderful. I'm out of rep, but I promise you some if you get me that link!!
Here you go: https://rapidshare.com/files/899102700/ron_paul_pbs_interview_dvd.iso

That's just that one PBS interview. Obviously a lot more could be fit onto a DVD. If you're interested in including some more stuff on it, I could do that as well and add a menu to it. Just let me know.

[RonPaulwillWin]

Nice. Just before I saw this video, I made a rebuttal to a recent FB post. Am I Ron Paul?


Mom: "Ron Paul...too old ---young people won't go for it.Also, everything he doesn't like is brandished 'unconstitutional', even bridges! ....even the whole state of Minnesota, Romney's health plan, etc, etc...."

Me: "Actually, the youth population is the driving force behind Ron Paul. Silly woman....do you know how old Ronald Reagan was? The people who won't vote for Ron Paul are the old, hard line GOP regulars who don't want change...they want the status quo"

Mom: " Yes, I knew how old Reagan was, but that was in a different day when youth wasn't as involved w politics as they are today.Paul's gotten more popular and some of his ideas are being accepted more instead of being so radical ,and, while it's valid to label some things unconstitutional like conducting wars without senatorial approval, he deconstitutionalizes EVERYTHING!As far as labeling me just a superficial hippie that just knows about peace symbols and Bob Dylan, I have my 5 yr college ed and have followed nat'l politics down through times to make some pretty interesting and acute observations that I think ARE valid.Silly, my foot."

Me: " I never bought into the hope and change BS, so when I say change I really mean change. People were sick of the wars in 08, Obama was supposed to be the peace candidate, look how that worked out for us...we in more wars then ever, plus obama kept all of bush's shitty policies. Now, the economy is down the tubes, people will fall for some phony Republican that claims he/she would be fiscally responsible,bring the house in order, etc....

At least I know Ron Paul has stuck to his principles for 30 years, weather his views were popular or not, and he has the voting record to back it up, unlike all the other politicians. People were laughing at his ideas in 08, now everybody is stealing his talking points. He may be frail and fumble his words, but it's his ideas and principles that count. This isn't American Idol, unfortunately this is the mentality of the US population. He's an economist and a doctor, he's the head of the house financial committee, he schools Bernanke on monetary policy every chance he gets. Hands down he's the best cantidate we have by far, especially in the shitty situation or country is in right now. I'll continue to fight for him and his ideas."


So crazy, that interview was right on point.

[RonPaulwillWin]

Where's the DVD bomb guys when you need em?

[icon124]

If you'd like I can make a DVD ISO file for it, upload it to a filehosting site, then give you guys the link. You could then simply open the ISO file in whatever burning software you have and then burn it. Would that work for you?

Yes that would work. Thank you.


You don't need a DVD - you just need a tiny business card from Ron Paul Flix (http://ronpaulflix.com/), write in the shortcode, and hand them out. You have as greater chance of someone typing in our tiny url as watching a DVD, and the cards are free!

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Not when the older crowd doesn't have a computer or internet access. Believe me I would rather send a link...why would I want to go create DVD's if I could send a link :-)

[Krugerrand]

Transcript:
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/ronpaul_07-20.html?print

[BrunswickGuy]

From a political point of view, this interview had the one downpoint regarding medicare/medicaid/welfare. Too long winded, this point cries for a usable soundbite. On the other hand, there was one very valuable sequence which nobody has mentioned yet, the corporatism question.

The main contra-Paul argument from the left towards the fence-sitters in the middle is "libertarian uncontrolled market and corporations, capitalism wild west"-stuff which they use to scare the left- and middle leaninig independants, regardless of any truth of that argument.

Use that segment and show it to all the Dems and Indies you know and can reach. It's a shared viewpoint, promoting that is invaluable when it comes to getting the votes in. Heck, even the Anarchists would sing to that tune :D

[georgiaboy]

My favorite part - great end to the interview.


Finally, Congressman, you look healthy, you certainly keep up a vigorous schedule, you would be 77 years old if you were elected president upon taking office, which is quite a bit older than the oldest president upon taking office Ronald Reagan. Is age at all a factor for you in this campaign?

"I think it is. I think age is very important and sometimes I meet people when they're 45 and they're very old. I think it's the age of the ideas the person's presenting and is that person able to present those ideas. Freedom is a young idea, it's only been tested for a couple hundred years and we've had a taste of it and we're throwing it away, but what I see others doing, especially the other candidates, they have old ideas - it's totalitarianism, it's the control of government, government policing the world, militarism, telling people how to run their lives, running the economy, telling people what they can put in their mouths, and whether or not they can even drink raw milk. It's just absolutely out of control. But the idea that individuals are free, that they have a natural right to their life and their liberty and they ought to be able to keep the fruits of their labor, that is a young idea. So I say people should go with a young idea and somebody that can express [it]. Interestingly enough, it's the young people that fully endorse my campaign."

[georgiaboy]

I suspect that most Paul supporters, particularly those on this forum, lack a bit of objective analysis...while Paul did address the question, he did so poorly in a very political sense. I have yet to hear him say, NO, I would not cut SS or Medicaid straight-out. This is what he must say if he wants to dispel the myth that Ron wants to dismantle social security and Medicaid. He talks about having young people opt out mostly...he has to put that issue to rest because it comes up over and over again. I bet it is the single issue that is hurting him with the voting bloc he needs to win.

I agree that he needs to work on his reply to this question. It's critical that he first and foremost calm the fears in this voting block. The opt out idea is good, but he should also clarify whether he means opting out of getting the benefits in the future, or opting out of paying into it now, or both, etc. He did emphasize as long as we can eliminate the empire and bureaucracy creation we should be able to handle food stamps, SS, healthcare. He needs a clearly articulated plan here. I trust him to do the right thing on this, but more and more aging voters see this as issue number one. Nonetheless, this interview scored more positive points for him than negative and will allow more voters to put him on their short list for further vetting.

[Rando]

The interview was good. only part i hated was how it was edited

[georgiaboy]

From a political point of view, this interview had the one downpoint regarding medicare/medicaid/welfare. Too long winded, this point cries for a usable soundbite. On the other hand, there was one very valuable sequence which nobody has mentioned yet, the corporatism question.

The main contra-Paul argument from the left towards the fence-sitters in the middle is "libertarian uncontrolled market and corporations, capitalism wild west"-stuff which they use to scare the left- and middle leaninig independants, regardless of any truth of that argument.

Use that segment and show it to all the Dems and Indies you know and can reach. It's a shared viewpoint, promoting that is invaluable when it comes to getting the votes in. Heck, even the Anarchists would sing to that tune :D

Yes - his statement that the market is harsher than the regulations is true. In the market, the rule isn't "too big to fail" it's "the bigger they are the harder they fall".

[jmdrake]

This was a great interview. However, and don't hate me for this, Ron Paul has to come up with a better answer for the Bin Laden question. He's going to get hammered on this. He said he was frustrated that it took so long to get Bin Laden, that it could have been done better and that its causing problems in Pakistan. Okay, great. So what would have been the better solution? What solution would have gotten Bin Laden sooner with less problems and confusion in Pakistan? No frankly I question the whole damn operation and without seeing a body or video I'm not convinced it even happened as we've been told. But I know Ron Paul can't run on that. There's the letters of marque and reprisal position. Okay. How would that have gotten OBL quicker with less problems for Pakistan? I agree we shouldn't have been giving Pakistan foreign aid all this time. And I think OBL could have been captured under Bush when he was surrounded at Tora Bora. Bush dropped the ball (on purpose IMO) but that doesn't help in an argument against Obama or against republicans who praise Obama on this one thing. Really, I wish when he was asked this question his answer had simply been "Well now that he's dead can we bring all the troops home" and been done with it. Not gushing praise, but no criticism either. Just a statement of fact that there is now no excuse whatsoever to be in that region of the world. Alas that horse is already out the barn.

[erowe1]

No frankly I question the whole damn operation and without seeing a body or video I'm not convinced it even happened as we've been told. But I know Ron Paul can't run on that.

I agree that he can't run on that. But one thing I think he can do is call attention to the way they apparently had a "kill don't capture" order. He could say that he wanted a trial of OBL, and that that's not just because he's a softy and thinks OBL has a right to tell his side of the story, but because that trial could have been a very important thing for us as well.

[sailingaway]

This was a great interview. However, and don't hate me for this, Ron Paul has to come up with a better answer for the Bin Laden question. He's going to get hammered on this. He said he was frustrated that it took so long to get Bin Laden, that it could have been done better and that its causing problems in Pakistan. Okay, great. So what would have been the better solution? What solution would have gotten Bin Laden sooner with less problems and confusion in Pakistan? No frankly I question the whole damn operation and without seeing a body or video I'm not convinced it even happened as we've been told. But I know Ron Paul can't run on that. There's the letters of marque and reprisal position. Okay. How would that have gotten OBL quicker with less problems for Pakistan? I agree we shouldn't have been giving Pakistan foreign aid all this time. And I think OBL could have been captured under Bush when he was surrounded at Tora Bora. Bush dropped the ball (on purpose IMO) but that doesn't help in an argument against Obama or against republicans who praise Obama on this one thing. Really, I wish when he was asked this question his answer had simply been "Well now that he's dead can we bring all the troops home" and been done with it. Not gushing praise, but no criticism either. Just a statement of fact that there is now no excuse whatsoever to be in that region of the world. Alas that horse is already out the barn.

In October 2001 Ron introduced letters of marque so a small band could go after bin Laden directly. That would have been better, would have been Constitutional, and would have gotten bin Laden a long, long time ago, without the Afghanistan war and it's expense.

However, you are correct that he needs to say that. He has at times and I think he has just 'moved on' having addressed it. He doesn't focus on the fact that a lot more saw the incessent spin about what he said than saw the interview or two where he mentioned that. THAT was not a headline widely reported, when he explained it.

[Watch]

Please correct me if I am wrong but, if young people(myself) opt out of paying for medicare, and SS--in the current state that it exists--would that not effectively mean that the elderly would lose their benefits? I ask because in it's current state, the money that is taken out now goes directly to pay for the eldery now. It is not as if my money is put into a account somewhere and is held safe. Ron Paul mentioned in the begininning of the question that if SS and Medicare had been responsible mediated from the start we wouldn't be in this mess. Hence why I bring this point up.

[Krugerrand]

Please correct me if I am wrong but, if young people(myself) opt out of paying for medicare, and SS--in the current state that it exists--would that not effectively mean that the elderly would lose their benefits? I ask because in it's current state, the money that is taken out now goes directly to pay for the eldery now. It is not as if my money is put into a account somewhere and is held safe. Ron Paul mentioned in the begininning of the question that if SS and Medicare had been responsible mediated from the start we wouldn't be in this mess. Hence why I bring this point up.

Redirect a portion of the savings from crazy empire towards financing the transition from dependency to non-dependency.

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

On the other hand, there was one very valuable sequence which nobody has mentioned yet, the corporatism question. I mentioned it in post #54. :D

[angrydragon]

I think Ron should have unbuttoned his jacket, but overall pretty good.

[TonySutton]

Best question and answer starts around 9:08. It needs to be snipped and made into a short video to promote around the internet

[Watch]

Redirect a portion of the savings from crazy empire towards financing the transition from dependency to non-dependency.

Thank you! Seems so simple I didn't even think of it, +1

[Eric21ND]

This was a great interview. However, and don't hate me for this, Ron Paul has to come up with a better answer for the Bin Laden question. He's going to get hammered on this. He said he was frustrated that it took so long to get Bin Laden, that it could have been done better and that its causing problems in Pakistan. Okay, great. So what would have been the better solution? What solution would have gotten Bin Laden sooner with less problems and confusion in Pakistan? No frankly I question the whole damn operation and without seeing a body or video I'm not convinced it even happened as we've been told. But I know Ron Paul can't run on that. There's the letters of marque and reprisal position. Okay. How would that have gotten OBL quicker with less problems for Pakistan? I agree we shouldn't have been giving Pakistan foreign aid all this time. And I think OBL could have been captured under Bush when he was surrounded at Tora Bora. Bush dropped the ball (on purpose IMO) but that doesn't help in an argument against Obama or against republicans who praise Obama on this one thing. Really, I wish when he was asked this question his answer had simply been "Well now that he's dead can we bring all the troops home" and been done with it. Not gushing praise, but no criticism either. Just a statement of fact that there is now no excuse whatsoever to be in that region of the world. Alas that horse is already out the barn.

"I would've got him at Tora Bora and saved a trillion dollars by not trying to nation build Afghanistan." That's all he needs to say.

[Aratus]

dangit --- i am not the first person
to contemplate doing up an apt thread
about this clear, concise & excellent
interview. indeedy i now opine on page 10!

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

We can't be ignored, and the GOP need to realize if Ron Paul does not win the nomination, none of their clown candidates will win the presidential election.

[dannno]

Ron Paul gave a great interview on PBS back in 2007/2008 and it was so good I texted the youtube link to almost everyone on my phone list about a week before the election.

[yoshimaroka]

We can't be ignored, and the GOP need to realize if Ron Paul does not win the nomination, none of their clown candidates will win the presidential election.

It's OK, the elites and mega-corporations hedged their bets, they fund both parties so either outcome suits them ;-)

[acptulsa]

That was definitely one of his best yet! It sounds like he's been doing some serious preparing, his answers were very clear and concise and I didn't notice him stumbling his words at all.

Thank you Mr. Doug Wead. Mighty good to have you on board. Make 'em read our man's lips!

Read our lips--put our people on those ships!

[Texan4Life]

awesome!! love how he drove home the troop donations.

[inibo]

"As quick as the ships could get there."

Hahaha priceless.


Exactly. It's what drew me to him in the first place, it's what I'll always love him for.

Edit to add: yes that is one of the best, if not the best interviews I've ever seen him do. Imagine that Ron Paul fielding the right debate question. He will make Mitt Romney and Michelle Bachmann look bobble head dolls.

[sailingaway]

Thank you! Seems so simple I didn't even think of it, +1

That is Ron's position, to do that. But if you didn't get it from watching the video, that means the video wasn't as clear as I thought. I know his position, so I don't need much detail, but others need to hear it clearly.

[HarryBrowneLives]

Damn, maybe we should hire the PBS editor. I think I just had a RONGASM. I hear car alarms going off from the ball that hit the cars in the parking lot. Wow.

[Jandrsn21]

Him mentioning that he got double the military donations then all other candidates combined was amazing! I hope the campaign runs with that! The media can bash him on his OBL statements all day long, when he starts running tv ads stating the contribution facts, summarized nicely by a military man and his family, It will be pure gold!

[lx43]

Ron hit a home run with this interview!

[sailingaway]

bump for video (was just searching something on the wayback machine and this came up. It was one of my favorite interviews)