Ron Paul to be on CNN Piers Morgan show tonight 9 p.p. ET

[sailingaway]

Also on the show tonight – 2012 GOP candidate Rep. Ron Paul. Tune in 9pmET/PT.

I think this is due to Politico/Drudge, personally. It is sort of an add on to a Mark Sanford interview. http://piersmorgan.blogs.cnn.com/2011/08/15/mark-sanford-we-get-our-priorities-mixed-up-in-life-life-is-about-relationships/

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

stream?

[Pheonix]

Yay, good find :)

[Warrior_of_Freedom]

"Nobody Can Stop This Revolution. Our Time Has Come!" - Ron Paul

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iomEXpZx78M

I'm inspired 100x more after he said that.

[Dlynne]

This is good news, especially since Mark Sanford is a known fiscal conservative (albeit a tarnished one).

[growburn13]

stream?

this should do the trick.

h xxp://www.seeon.tv/view/17562/

[coastie]

Hmm, I dunno about this. This guy is a slime ball, I smell CNN trying to use Piers to try to shut him down.

I'm just a little leary of this blackout, and now suddenly he's on Piers Morgan?:confused:

[Johnnymac]

so Judge at 8 and Piers at 9 sweet

[Raudsarw]

I remember when Piers interviewed Mitt Romney. They discussed all the other candidates and possible candidates other than Paul. It's like he didn't exist.

[awake]

Piers Morgan is a super lefty. Ron will probably be painted a conspiracy nut, a racist , and a kook after this, that is if he doesn't handle Piers like the other clowns that try to paint him this way.

[r3volution]

Piers Morgan is a super lefty. Ron will probably be painted a conspiracy nut, a racist , and a kook after this, that is if he doesn't handle Piers like the other clowns that try to paint him this way.

so whats new ?

[pauliticalfan]

Piers tweeted that Ron was kooky during a debate once. Don't expect much respect from him. Still, it's good press.

[loveshiscountry]

How many people are going to be on? I just watched a commercial saying Mark Sanford is the guest.

[Romulus]

I hate these shill shows... Piers is grade A tool. Ron can handle it though.


Then he just looks like a whiner.

Agreed. No need for him to pull a Johnson. lol

[JK/SEA]

It's not like Ron isn't aware of Piers, and whats 'possibly' going to happen. I'm confident Ron will bring his triple 'A' game.

[PastaRocket848]

peirs morgan is an idiot. i payed for 3 months of sirius just to hear stern lay in to him ;).

[loveshiscountry]

doesn't sound like Ron is the main guest

"Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford will be interviewed live on "Piers Morgan Tonight" this evening, and he will talk about the scandal while he was office, 2012 politics and more. But he also reflected on his new life during a pre-interview in South Carolina. Above is a web extra from that interview. "If you went through the level of destruction that I brought about it my own life, you have this yearning to construct something," he said. "We get our priorities mixed up in life. Fundamentally life is about relationships – relationship to God and relationship to those around us."

Also on the show tonight – 2012 GOP candidate Rep. Ron Paul. Tune in 9pmET/PT."

[PastaRocket848]

wasnt mark sanford on his show just a while ago? like a month or so? i remember him being on there talking about how "in love" he is with his mistress.

[PatriotOne]

He's def a NWO shill from the British Empire no less. Expect hostility from that slimeball.

[undergroundrr]

Also on the show tonight – 2012 GOP candidate Rep. Ron Paul. Tune in 9pmET/PT."

Oh no.

http://blogs.forrester.com/f/b/users/SSANTUCCI/PuppetShowAndSpinalTap01.jpg

[LibertyEagle]

Piers Morgan is an ass. I hope it's wise to go on this.

[stefank]

I think this interview has to do with the media blackout he is getting. I doubt they are going to talk about his views

[JK/SEA]

Piers Morgan is an ass. I hope it's wise to go on this.

He's a jackass. He can only cement that distinction by being a smarmy POS towards Ron. Ron should ask Piers if he harbors animosity for the original Tea Party.

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Does anyone watch his show? His ratings must stink, like the rest of CNN's lineup. I'm on the fence about this appearance...I almost think it's not worth the risk. The only positive aspect to it is Dr. Paul does well in these calm, one-on-one settings.

[sailingaway]

I think this interview has to do with the media blackout he is getting. I doubt they are going to talk about his views

I agree. I think Ron does need to be careful, but he still should get a victory lap.

[RM918]

Think he might be the designated torpedo-guy? Will he bring up that which shall not be named, yet again?

[BUSHLIED]

Does anyone watch his show? His ratings must stink, like the rest of CNN's lineup. I'm on the fence about this appearance...I almost think it's not worth the risk. The only positive aspect to it is Dr. Paul does well in these calm, one-on-one settings.

I think this guy was suppose to be the new "larry king" type show, seriously..the show has that feel to it...

[svobody]

Piers has horrific ratings. But hey, it's press.

[Restore-America-NOW]

Is Piers still keeping the guest on for the entire show, or did he go back to the old Larry King format?

[fearthereaperx]

This is a terrible move my Ron Paul. Nothing good can come out of this.

[purplechoe]

Hmm, I dunno about this. This guy is a slime ball, I smell CNN trying to use Piers to try to shut him down.

I'm just a little leary of this blackout, and now suddenly he's on Piers Morgan?:confused:

I agree wit the 'slimeball" part, there is no doubt in my mind that Morgan is a socialist hack, listening to him talk about the debt ceiling a few weeks ago made me cringe...

Edited to add that he was very rude to Rand when he was on his show talking about the debt ceiling...

[kahless]

If by having Ron on Piers has a huge spike in ratings and beats MSNBC and Hannity this could be a big help in ending the media blackout. They may then look at Ron with Nielsen numbers = dollar signs in their eyes.

[eleganz]

I believe Ron will get a rather fair interview on this show, I could be wrong but this is what I'm feeling. Let's see what happens, the doctor can handle himself though, honesty always shows!

[fearthereaperx]

I believe Ron will get a rather fair interview on this show, I could be wrong but this is what I'm feeling. Let's see what happens, the doctor can handle himself though, honesty always shows!

I hope you're right because this has 'hit piece' written all over it.

[CaptUSA]

I hope you're right because this has 'hit piece' written all over it.

As long as he mentions the fundraising, it'll be a win either way. If it's fair, he'll gain some credibility, if it's a hit piece, it will cement the fact that the media wants to destroy him.

[jct74]

stream:
http://www.justin.tv/newsandsports

[jct74]

on now!

[RonPaulFever]

Ron is on right now!!

WHEWWWWWW......webcam :o

[kahless]

Unbelievable, someone could not check that the camera was setup right. Looks like someone gave Ron a beating.

[IndianaPolitico]

Seems to be going well so far.

[Dlynne]

Why can't Ron get professional help with these things?

[HOLLYWOOD]

What's with the WIDEANGLE "Fisheye" camera on Ron? His nose is huge

Com'on campaign, fix the lens zoom or go out and buy a decent camera for interveiws

PS: Makeup, Blot Powder Please~ Ron's sheen needs to be subdued

[IndianaPolitico]

What's with the WIDEANGLE "Fisheye" camera on Ron? His nose is huge

Com'on campaign, fix the lens zoom or go out and but a decent camera for interveiws

They need a Logitech C910 HD webcam. Amazing quality.

[kahless]

Video is not matching voice either.

[thehighwaymanq]

Forget the camera, this is an incredible interview!!!!!!!!!!

[IndianaPolitico]

"Will you make yourself more moderate and electable?"

Love that question! Ron is doing very well.

[jct74]

Ron is on his game tonight.

[RonPaulFever]

Good god....he looks terrible! I know it's the camera and lighting, but come on! Image is important.

Jeez, now he's right up in the camera....

[DeadheadForPaul]

Unfortunately content is less important than appearances

Ron looks awful

[kahless]

I am so disgusted. We may listen but allot of people are going to be turned off by the 1990s quality video. This is amateurish, no excuse for this shit.

[KramerDSP]

Guys........

Ron Paul just became the defacto President.

[joebus36]

Ron is doing amazing!

[LibertyPhanatic]

Who cares about the effing camera...Ron is killing the interview!

[IndianaPolitico]

He just SLAMMED DOWN the abortion question!

[kylejack]

Hmm, 3rd trimester abortions are illegal, Ron...

[jct74]

Who cares about the effing camera...Ron is killing the interview!

This. I don't think he looks that bad anyways, but I'm not watching it in HD, just a stream.

[joebus36]

I'm waiting for piers to be converted on the abortion issue.

Edit: not serious though, he argued it very well.

[jct74]

//

[svobody]

HAHAHAHA piers just gave up and let him say whatever he wanted. That was both hilarious and awesome.

[IndianaPolitico]

This. I don't think he looks that bad anyways, but I'm not watching it in HD, just a stream.

I didn't think it looked terrible, and I was watching it on a stream.

[hellsingfan]

HOLY SHIT.. This WAS the BEST Interview. Basically Morgan allowed Ron to TEACH, and practically FULLY explain his view!

OH MY GOD. I felt like people watching probably are like 'students' being taught by a teacher!

This helped US ENORMOUSLY. NO DOUBT!

[yoshimaroka]

How much does a good HD webcam cost nowadays? Couple of hundred?

[Sola_Fide]

Tube or none of this happened.

[svobody]

Hmm, 3rd trimester abortions are illegal, Ron...

His point was merely what's the difference - it's still within the woman's body, therefore the argument that the woman "owns" it and has the right to decide still comes into play. Ron is saying that he believes life begins at a much earlier point, therefore invalidating the argument that the woman has a right which supersedes that of the fetus, as he believes it is a human life.

[low preference guy]

if you don't like the image, just send the audio to your friends. it'll probably be available at that ron paul podcast page tomorrow.

[Bruno]

Home fuckIng run!!!

(someone please post Ron's homerun pic). :)

[Bama Boy]

Kick ass answers. He was really flowing well and making strong arguments.

Unfortunate about the camera, but anyone lucky to catch that segment might have gotten their interest peaked. Nobody expresses freedom better than RP.

[purplechoe]

Ron just hit a home run with the abortion question, bravo Dr. Paul, I'm proud to be in your corner as ever!!!

[RonPaulFever]

Yes he nailed the interview, but the campaign dropped the ball on this webcam bullshit. He looked terrible. We live in an image-obsessed society and everything he said was undermined by this absolute failure in presentation. Who the hell is his media director?

[Johnnybags]

other than the fact the camera made him appear like a drunken Mr Magoo the interview was fabulous, I'll bet Peirs got his highest ratings in months if not ever.

[kylejack]

His point was merely what's the difference - it's still within the woman's body, therefore the argument that the woman "owns" it and has the right to decide still comes into play. Ron is saying that he believes life begins at a much earlier point, therefore invalidating the argument that the woman has a right which supersedes that of the fetus, as he believes it is a human life.
Yes, he says life begins at conception, which is only true in the most technical sense.

[therealist]

The lighting certainly didnt help

[Dlynne]

FUCK.

Yes he nailed the interview, but the campaign dropped the ball on this webcam bullshit. He looked terrible. We live in an image-obsessed society and everything he said was undermined by this absolute failure in presentation. Who the hell is his media director?

I absolutely agree with this. If the campaign is looking for meaningful donations, it needs to get professional help.

[purplechoe]

I can tell just by Morgan's reaction at the end that he's pro abortion but Ron gave such a compelling argument that he didn't know how to respond to it...

[rich34]

My guess is the interview was a short notice one and maybe they didn't have the proper equipment to get setup in time??

As for the interview, I'm sure many blue dogs are liking Ron more and more, but this still doesn't address the republican primary voter. We are still locked out of that circle by the stupid neocon gatekeepers! Ron is going to have to go on the attack in the next debate and hit those puckers hard!

[TexasJake]

Ron did amazing in my opinion, I don't think we should get tied up on the camera. Piers let him talk and that is exactly what needs to happen.

[therealist]

im not interested in the abortion debate or heroine, but in the long run, these "extreme" issues need to be dealt with and clarified. It just seemed like they took up the bulk of the interview. Obama is at 39 percent approval and its not because of aborted babies or drugs. Overall, you still have to be thrilled at this interview tonight.

[Bruno]

He nailed the electibility issue and drew in Blue Republicans.

The best is yet to come folks! Donate on 8/20!

[hellsingfan]

But from now on, we need to let the campaign know, that they need to dish out some money a HD highest quality camera!

[trey4sports]

Sanford: "Paul has huge tea party following"

[HOLLYWOOD]

if you don't like the image, just send the audio to your friends. it'll probably be available at that ron paul podcast page tomorrow.
The Audio and Video are a distraction... there were freeze frames(dropouts) and the audio quality has compression flange effect.

This all can be quickly corrected with: some makeup blot, a HD cam, quality mic and enough uplink bandwidth.

Image is everything to dumb-down America. Just last night's appearance by Perry and Bachmann in Iowa, Perry demanded Tungsten lighting and Bachmann Metal Halide. They delayed until the light was perfect for each.

No distractions when you are delivering a message of selling/acceptance.


PS: Very Cool... CNN showing a video clip of the GOP candidates vying for TP support, nice RP clip followed-up by: Mark Sanford saying, "Ron Paul, who you just had on, has a huge Tea Party following..."

[kahless]

...

Yes he nailed the interview, but the campaign dropped the ball on this webcam bullshit. He looked terrible. We live in an image-obsessed society and everything he said was undermined by this absolute failure in presentation. Who the hell is his media director?

^This.

The message I am afraid may be lost on the viewer due to the poor quality of Skype. Appearances mean everything and this kind of amateur stuff makes it look like it is not a serious campaign. We do not need to give the MSM any ammunition. How could the campaign allow this.

[low preference guy]

..

[Epic]

Has Sanford mentioned Paul yet?

Edit: ok I read above

This is really an under-discussed aspect of Paul's allies.

Sanford really likes Ron. He probably likes Bachmann and Perry too.

But I could see him endorsing Ron at some point.

[specsaregood]

I haven't seen it to see how bad the camera was. Was the audio good? One might argue that the crappy webcam was put there on purpose....one of the people type things....but like I said I haven't seen it and if the audio was good, then its all good.

i shall await a toob.

[icon124]

youtube?

[garyallen59]

No one in my family seemed to mind the camera. The media blackout and now this interview has helped turn my parents from "I'll vote for him" to full blown supporters. So, please let's not focus too much on the camera. That interview was amazing! If it bugs too many of you, start a chip-in and send a high quality webcam as a gift to Robert Paul and write a nice letter about how you'd like to see his father look nice on TV.

[R3volutionJedi]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

[trey4sports]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

+rep

[Inkblots]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

Awesome. See, you negative Nellies? It's the message that's most important.

[D.A.S.]

I am yet to see this interview -- it isn't online anywhere yet -- but I agree that image is very important these days. Of course, the message is #1, and Dr. Paul can't be beat there, but people too often cannot look past poor image work or poor presentation, and we have to get the campaign to fix this early on. Gotta dress presidential and gotta present presidential to be taken seriously as a contender for the big one.

Obviously, Dr. Paul has the support and the money to stay in the race til the cows come home, so the campaign needs to invest some of those $$$ we donate to buy some really good teleconferencing equipment! I think this is a must. And get a professional make up artist or a consultant for Dr. Paul's TV appearances! The message alone doesn't do it in this day and age, unfortunately - I mean, to attract as wide a base as we can.

[bluesc]

Ron nailed it. I didn't like that Piers was calling him "Ron", but I guess that's how he does things on his show. The camera was not an issue at all. I didn't even notice. With the kind of things Ron is saying, I don't have time to go over what lighting would look better.

The Governor that came on after him.. I don't know, he wouldn't say who he would support, and I was thinking that might mean it would be Ron, then when Piers said ".. So out of those 3 (Romney, Perry, Bachmann), who would you support?" And the Governor went straight into how Ron has a huge Tea Party backing.

Piers just cant do it like the Fox News guys can.

[mit26chell]

Does anyone have a link!? Why is this the one interview that isn't up on YouTube within minutes after it ends? Damnit!

[Inkblots]

So, to all you folks with your fancy video capture software... what's the ETA on a video of the interview?

[specsaregood]

The Governor that came on after him.. I don't know, he wouldn't say who he would support, and I was thinking that might mean it would be Ron, then when Piers said ".. So out of those 3 (Romney, Perry, Bachmann), who would you support?" And the Governor went straight into how Ron has a huge Tea Party backing.


Yeah sanford is friends with Dr. Paul. When Sanford was in congress he considered Dr. Paul a mentor of sorts. It is a shame he did what he did as governor....

[The Dude]

I was really hoping for a Paul/Sanford ticket after 2008, shame.

[IndianaPolitico]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

Amazing story. The message is catchin on!

[low preference guy]

I was really hoping for a Paul/Sanford ticket after 2008, shame.

Yeah. I wouldn't have minded even a Sanford presidency.

[TXcarlosTX]

wow!!! I just saw it. He made alot of girls that have had abortions that regret now cry!!! And he made pro-choice people re-think their position. badass shirt! great TV

[Texan4Life]

tube?

[Rudeman]

Really liked the way he answered the Abortion question.

[robertwerden]

tubezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Sola_Fide]

You all are lying until I see a tube.

[Dorfsmith]

Tube!

[WilliamC]

Geesh guys give it a minute for the youtube.

Go watch a Rick Roll or something in the meantime...

[malkusm]

You all are lying until I see a tube.

YouTube or it didn't happen. :p

[parocks]

They need a Logitech C910 HD webcam. Amazing quality.

Have you used it, or are you just familiar with the specs?

[ctiger2]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8

[V3n]

I thought the beginning was weird, but had a tear in my eye by the end. Yes the camera was BAD - would have been better phone-only - but he did great!

[RonPaulFever]

Thankfully the YouTube doesn't look quite as bad, but there is still no excuse for this kind of amateur crap from a major campaign.

[sailingaway]

Hmm, 3rd trimester abortions are illegal, Ron...

NO they aren't. Obama even voted against providing care for fetuses/babies of 'born alive' abortions, in Illinois. They just 'can be' illegal, with restrictions.

[wgadget]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

Hey, guys...I didn't hear the interview, but I was on the @ronpaul Twitter feed...

NO ONE mentioned a word about RP looking bad, but only about how "HEY, this guy is making SENSE...I could definitely vote for this guy..He's got my vote!"

VERY SUPER-POSITIVE COMMENTS for the most part. :) There's always a die-hard Obama supporter in the group, but they are VERY FEW in number.

[Steve-in-NY]

Ron hit it nicely. like out of the park nicely. I just wish he was a tad more concise on the drug part, but if we can get more airtime like that... wow.
Bonus: Mark Sanford plugs Paul.
Double Bonus: Tomorrows guest = Penn Jillette. I wonder who he will talk about ;)

[sailingaway]

I am yet to see this interview -- it isn't online anywhere yet -- but I agree that image is very important these days. Of course, the message is #1, and Dr. Paul can't be beat there, but people too often cannot look past poor image work or poor presentation, and we have to get the campaign to fix this early on. Gotta dress presidential and gotta present presidential to be taken seriously as a contender for the big one.

Obviously, Dr. Paul has the support and the money to stay in the race til the cows come home, so the campaign needs to invest some of those $$$ we donate to buy some really good teleconferencing equipment! I think this is a must. And get a professional make up artist or a consultant for Dr. Paul's TV appearances! The message alone doesn't do it in this day and age, unfortunately - I mean, to attract as wide a base as we can.

I haven't seen it either, but I've seen others with that fish eye lens and he looks terrible.

[sailingaway]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

+rep

[Texan4Life]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7faxvnsr8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7faxvnsr8

thanks!

[Inkblots]

I don't know why everyone was complaining about the image quality - it looked fine to me. The only bad part was the microphone - it sounded like Ron was sitting inside a tin can. :)

[eleganz]

Guys we should totally flood Piers' email in support of Ron Paul and thanking him for having Paul on, this will give him incentive to have him on in person.

[trey4sports]

I am yet to see this interview -- it isn't online anywhere yet -- but I agree that image is very important these days. Of course, the message is #1, and Dr. Paul can't be beat there, but people too often cannot look past poor image work or poor presentation, and we have to get the campaign to fix this early on. Gotta dress presidential and gotta present presidential to be taken seriously as a contender for the big one.

Obviously, Dr. Paul has the support and the money to stay in the race til the cows come home, so the campaign needs to invest some of those $$$ we donate to buy some really good teleconferencing equipment! I think this is a must. And get a professional make up artist or a consultant for Dr. Paul's TV appearances! The message alone doesn't do it in this day and age, unfortunately - I mean, to attract as wide a base as we can.

The problem is not that the campaign won't invest money into things like that, and debate prep, canned lines and the such, it's simply that Ron Paul doesn't do stuff like that. Period. It's part of why so many of us admire him. hate it or love it, it has nothing to do with his campaign.


Ron nailed it. I didn't like that Piers was calling him "Ron", but I guess that's how he does things on his show. The camera was not an issue at all. I didn't even notice. With the kind of things Ron is saying, I don't have time to go over what lighting would look better.

The Governor that came on after him.. I don't know, he wouldn't say who he would support, and I was thinking that might mean it would be Ron, then when Piers said ".. So out of those 3 (Romney, Perry, Bachmann), who would you support?" And the Governor went straight into how Ron has a huge Tea Party backing.

Piers just cant do it like the Fox News guys can.


Camera seemed fine IMO. Sanford is the real deal BTW









P.S. Welcome to the forum you guys, nice to have you here!

[eleganz]

It is actually not bad, that is usually how televised webcam interviews go, except for when it is Oprah, lol.

[growburn13]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8

Was out to dinner when it aired, thanks for having it here waiting on me when I returned. =)

[Steve-in-NY]

I dont know if it was the media blackout, this interview or what, but I believe Ive just seen an enormous jump in Rons facebook likes today.
We should really be tracking this imo. His twitter, FB, YT subs, etc in a spreadsheet or something so we can collaborate spikes with events.

[smartguy911]

I dont know if it was the media blackout, this interview or what, but I believe Ive just seen an enormous jump in Rons facebook likes today.
We should really be tracking this imo. His twitter, FB, YT subs, etc in a spreadsheet or something so we can collaborate spikes with events.

http://twittercounter.com/compare/RonPaul/michelebachmann/mittromney/3month/followers

[r3volution]

I'm 16. I turned on CNN to watch Ron's interview, my grandma and cuz walked in the room. As I was watching, which was an amazing interview, my cusoin who lives in a democratic household said, "I'm agreeing with everything that he is talking about". I started getting all teary eyed. And thought, "It makes me so happy to see someone like ron Paul fighting for what is right". And I'm seriously thinking about my future going in a direction of fighting for those very things.

+1 rep . you are ahead of the curve , keep at it .

[mit26chell]

That is one of his best interviews, of all time. Incredible. I don't see anything wrong with the webcam!

[sailingaway]

Nice interview.

I don't like the camera, either, but it didn't stop me from tweeting the interview...

[Dustancostine]

Another thing that was great about the Stanford interview, was that he kept saying that he wouldn't pick a candidate but he would give some attributes. Piers only let him get out one before he got off topic, but the one he listed is that the person who wins would have a plan not platitudes. He said something like, someone who really knows how to teach people about the situation that we are in and tell them how bad it really is, that we are about to be in a world wide depression and we need someone who can get us out of it.

LOL Who does that sound like to you? (Hint not Perry or Bachmann).

[skyorbit]

O watched part of the interview with Sandford, and after Sandford talked about Ron Paul, Piers still said to him "Of the three."

That's just Asinine. Ron Paul CAN win. He's got as much chance as Bachman. Why can't they say "Of the 4."

[eleganz]

http://twittercounter.com/compare/RonPaul/michelebachmann/mittromney/3month/followers

That is so interesting because two days following the Iowa debate, Ron Paul got 4700 followers on twitter, way more than Bachmann and Romney...people are really liking our good doctor!

[wgadget]

I had to giggle though at that camera angle. Our guy doesn't even CARE if he looks like something from THE DOG COLLECTION. His role is to EDUCATE AMERICANS.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Dog-Artlist-Collection-Playing-Cards-54-different-/00/$(KGrHqN,!ikE3Sl1K+q7BN5!I)dMKQ~~0_3.JPG

[FreedomProsperityPeace]

Dr. Paul pointed out the legal inconsistency that has bothered me for a while: abortion is legal, so it's legal for a doctor and the mother to kill an unborn child, but if you punch a woman in the stomach and kill her child, you go to prison for murder. The whole validity of the baby's life rests upon the mother's desire: if she wants the baby, it's a human life, if she doesn't want it, it isn't a human life.

[Chieppa1]

I'm still at a lose for words about how awesome that interview was. Even the abortion issue. I'm not really big on that issue either way. Well, that just changed. Amazing. And the Twitter world was exploding with positive tweets. Only neg ones were the abortion issue. The rest people love.

[Captain America]

This is what will happen if liberty and the right to life doesn't prevail.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfbsZRbwbJ4

[Feeding the Abscess]

Just letting you guys know, when Ron used the "weak" and "the small," that's the same emotional argument liberals use for welfare programs.

When he gets the nomination, I suspect this very interview will be pressed on him for an explanation as to why it is okay for the government to protect the weak and the small in some cases, but not others.

When he argues the pro-life case, he should leave the emotional aspect out of it. For what it's worth, I'm speaking as someone who would prefer to change society from the bottom up, with government (federal, state, and local) having zero say on the issue.

[Rudeman]

Just letting you guys know, when Ron used the "weak" and "the small," that's the same emotional argument liberals use for welfare programs.

When he gets the nomination, I suspect this very interview will be pressed on him for an explanation as to why it is okay for the government to protect the weak and the small in some cases, but not others.

When he argues the pro-life case, he should leave the emotional aspect out of it. For what it's worth, I'm speaking as someone who would prefer to change society from the bottom up, with government (federal, state, and local) having zero say on the issue.

Did he say the Government should protect them? Don't remember him saying that (maybe I forgot).

[eleganz]

Just letting you guys know, when Ron used the "weak" and "the small," that's the same emotional argument liberals use for welfare programs.

When he gets the nomination, I suspect this very interview will be pressed on him for an explanation as to why it is okay for the government to protect the weak and the small in some cases, but not others.

When he argues the pro-life case, he should leave the emotional aspect out of it. For what it's worth, I'm speaking as someone who would prefer to change society from the bottom up, with government (federal, state, and local) having zero say on the issue.

It doesn't matter because Ron Paul doesn't advocate forcing others to be pro-life, that is what he believes in and he is explaining it but ultimately the states will decide whether they make it legal or not. I thought we've been over this a million times here.

[Feeding the Abscess]

Did he say the Government should protect them? Don't remember him saying that (maybe I forgot).

He did not say government should protect them. He did nothing to contradict his earlier stances of dealing with societal change in a bottom-up manner in this interview. However, he signed an anti-abortion pledge that would federally ban abortion when pain is able to be felt by the fetus.

I fully endorse his first view. I do not endorse the signing of the anti-abortion pledge.

[ashura]

Dr. Paul pointed out the legal inconsistency that has bothered me for a while: abortion is legal, so it's legal for a doctor and the mother to kill an unborn child, but if you punch a woman in the stomach and kill her child, you go to prison for murder. The whole validity of the baby's life rests upon the mother's desire: if she wants the baby, it's a human life, if she doesn't want it, it isn't a human life.

I thought this was a fantastic interview for precisely this reason. I've never really come down on either side of the abortion issue but the way he framed it here was very insightful and persuasive. I wouldn't ever be able to call myself pro-choice with this dichotomy in mind.

[Feeding the Abscess]

It doesn't matter because Ron Paul doesn't advocate forcing others to be pro-life, that is what he believes in and he is explaining it but ultimately the states will decide whether they make it legal or not. I thought we've been over this a million times here.

He signed an anti-abortion pledge that would federally ban abortion when the fetus is able to feel pain. I suspect he (or possibly the campaign) signed the pledge for political expediency; but if he truly would pursue such a policy, using the force of the federal government to police the matter would be at odds with his previous statements and stances, and should be opposed.

I suspect he would fall on the side of not using the federal government in such a manner.

[Sola_Fide]

Hmmm. The tube won't play on my phone:(

[D.A.S.]

This was a GREAT interview!

I sure do wish the audio-visual feed was better, but Dr. Paul did a great job articulating all his points and stating clarifications for his oft-misquoted views. He was sharp, he was funny, and he was charming.

Way to go!! :-)

That should be an even better payback for the Today Show cancelling on him this morning!

[Sola_Fide]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7FAXVnSR8


Wow. Unbelievably good defense of pro-life libertarianism. Probably one of the best defenses I've ever heard in a TV interview.

[rajibo]

Ron Paul's always best when he's sitting in his easy chair talking about the issues he's passionate about. These 30 second debate soundbites are understandably, not where he shines.

[Tinnuhana]

He used much the same argument the last election cycle when on The View. He really had them thinking.

[mport1]

Awful interview. He rambles and stumbles through every answer. He consistently jumps from point to point without making connections for the listener. He leaves out words that are needed for clarification. He goes on for 3 minutes on the last question! Why has he not hired a speech coach or gotten better at this buy now? I love the guy, but man he would be so much better if he could speak like Rand.

[Sola_Fide]

Awful interview. He rambles and stumbles through every answer. He consistently jumps from point to point without making connections for the listener. He leaves out words that are needed for clarification. He goes on for 3 minutes on the last question! Why has he not hired a speech coach or gotten better at this buy now? I love the guy, but man he would be so much better if he could speak like Rand.

Really? Hmmm. I didn't think it was too bad...

[Oddone]

Even if Ron Paul doesn't win this year, 2008 and 2012 will have cleared the way for Rand Paul. With his fathers support he would steam roll into the White House. I hope Ron Paul wins this time around though. I agree that Ron does need to pickup on the speaking, but no matter how he sounds I always love his points. A first time listener to him may not get the point though their first go around.

[mport1]

Really? Hmmm. I didn't think it was too bad...

Maybe its just me. I almost wanted to turn it off because I was getting so annoyed/frustrated.

[Verrater]

Awful interview. He rambles and stumbles through every answer. He consistently jumps from point to point without making connections for the listener. He leaves out words that are needed for clarification. He goes on for 3 minutes on the last question! Why has he not hired a speech coach or gotten better at this buy now? I love the guy, but man he would be so much better if he could speak like Rand.


Couldn't disagree more.
I thought he look top form compared to the debate.

[lucky_bg]

Couldn't disagree more.
I thought he look top form compared to the debate.

+rep

[Imaginos]

Great interview!
To give credit where it's due, Piers Morgan was fair.
He misunderstood Ron's position on gay marriage but other than that he at least gave Dr. Paul enough time to explain his positions.
That is fair and honest journalism so I can respect that although he's a uber left guy.

[speciallyblend]

+rep

haha ,your avatar;) surprised you didnt over lap the corn dog pic and make animation!!! made for a good laugh this morning!

[Krugerrand]

Dr. Paul pointed out the legal inconsistency that has bothered me for a while: abortion is legal, so it's legal for a doctor and the mother to kill an unborn child, but if you punch a woman in the stomach and kill her child, you go to prison for murder. The whole validity of the baby's life rests upon the mother's desire: if she wants the baby, it's a human life, if she doesn't want it, it isn't a human life.

Even the mother's desire is not enough. The whole validity of the baby's life rests upon if the Abortion Industrial Complex got paid.

There was a case not all that long ago when a young woman asked her boyfriend to help her kill her unborn twins. Tragically the children died. Her boyfriend ended up in prison for murder.


A 19-year-old accused of causing his teenage girlfriend to miscarry two fetuses by stepping on her stomach was convicted Monday of two counts of murder.
...
Erica Basoria, 17, acknowledged asking Flores to help end her pregnancy; she could not be prosecuted because of her legal right to abortion.

The defense contended that Basoria punched herself while Flores was stepping on her, making it impossible to tell who caused the miscarriage.
...
Texas law defines an embryo or fetus as an "individual" and allows criminal prosecution or civil action for a preventable injury or death of a fetus. The law exempts health care providers who perform a legal medical procedure, such as an abortion.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,158783,00.html#ixzz1VC8KmBTI

[specsaregood]

Even the mother's desire is not enough. The whole validity of the baby's life rests upon if the Abortion Industrial Complex got paid.

There was a case not all that long ago when a young woman asked her boyfriend to help her kill her unborn twins. Tragically the children died. Her boyfriend ended up in prison for murder.

Thanks for that, I had not heard about it. Of course, many on the pro-abortion side will just argue that is why we need to guarantee free govt-paid abortions to all. Just like they do in Israel.

[RKoho]

I have to agree with the earlier poster, I think this was a bad interview. Piers Morgan was fair, that is true. But Ron Paul rambled on too long and could of been more organized in his thoughts. But that wasn't my chief concern.

I'm worried about his new abortion stance. It'll help him with Iowa, but arguing so strongly against abortion may hurt him elsewhere. I liked his abortion argument when it was based on the constitution and federalism. I'm not too fond of his morality argument. Does anyone know why he changed his stance? Maybe an advisor got him to do it for Iowa? I suppose he can still say in future debates that even though he is against abortion the constitution doesn't permit the federal government to ban it anyway. But then someone said he signed a pledge to ban abortion on the federal level. What's going on?

[specsaregood]

I have to agree with the earlier poster, I think this was a bad interview. Piers Morgan was fair, that is true. But Ron Paul rambled on too long and could of been more organized in his thoughts. But that wasn't my chief concern.

I'm worried about his new abortion stance. It'll help him with Iowa, but arguing so strongly against abortion may hurt him elsewhere. I liked his abortion argument when it was based on the constitution and federalism. I'm not too fond of his morality argument. Does anyone know why he changed his stance? Maybe an advisor got him to do it for Iowa? I suppose he can still say in future debates that even though he is against abortion the constitution doesn't permit the federal government to ban it anyway. But then someone said he signed a pledge to ban abortion on the federal level. What's going on?

He didn't change his stance.

[RKoho]

Your reply didn't really get to my questions. It does seem like he changed his stance. He used to argue that the federal government had nothing to do with abortion because it was a private matter, and if anything, should be allocated to the states. Now he signed a pledge that ask for the advancement of pro life abortion legislation by the president.

I expected an answer like this from him:
"Former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain also has declined to sign the pledge. Cain said in a statement that the pledge takes too robust a view of presidential powers by calling on the president to "advance" pro-life legislation rather than Congress."


Still, I read the pledge. It's consistent with his views. Thankfully! I was worried. It mostly deals from removing federal pro choice legislation. That's good. Because he can still argue the only reason he signed the pledge was to remove federal involvement in abortion matters and leave it to the states. I wish he made that more evident in the interview though. Any liberals watching it would of thought he was aiming to ban abortion on the federal level and that would cost us in the future.

[specsaregood]

Your reply didn't really get to my questions. It does seem like he changed his stance.

Still, I read the pledge. It's consistent with his views. Thankfully! I was worried. It mostly deals from removing federal pro choice legislation. That's good. Because he can still argue the only reason he signed the pledge was to remove federal involvement in abortion matters and leave it to the states. I wish he made that more evident in the interview though. Any liberals watching it would of thought he was aiming to ban abortion on the federal level and that would cost us in the future.

So you are saying, he didn't change his stance. Welcome to the site.