South Carolina running thread for 9/5?

[KramerDSP]

The forums seem a little quiet today. I am wondering how the event with Tom Davis went, as I recall it was scheduled for noonish. Any word from those who were there? Looks like Ron is speaking last at the debate, and that Demint is perturbed about Perry's dissapearing act. Apparently, Demint offered to adjust the schedule so Perry would only be one hour delayed in returning to Texas, but Perry declined the offer and left anyway.

[TexMac]

From Daily Paul:


TELEVISION:
CNN – Live at 3 PM EST
SCETV World Channel – Live at 3 PM EST
SCETV South Carolina Channel – Rebroadcast at 8 PM EST
WEB:
Townhall – www.townhall.com (http://www.townhall.com/) Live at 3 PM EST
CNN – www.cnn.com/live (http://www.cnn.com/live) Live at 3 PM EST

[KramerDSP]

Tom Davis tweeted this on Sept. 2nd: - senatortomdavis Tom Davis
@ @JovicicMilan Milan, I have great respect for Ron Paul but have yet to decide who to support.
2 Sep Favorite Retweet Reply

[The Magic Hoof]

When are we getting that announcement thats going to blow us away?

[tsai3904]

When are we getting that announcement thats going to blow us away?

At the rally that begins at 5:30 ET. I think the announcement was meant to be big in South Carolina, not necessarily the entire country.

[JohnGalt23g]

When are we getting that announcement thats going to blow us away?

SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!

With apologies to Chuck Heston...

[KramerDSP]

Obama's already running against Ron Paul by virtue of his speech right now on CNN in front of union workers, praising the unions to high heaven.

[samforpaul]

Hopefully someone will also report how the parade went and what kind of response there was.

[Fermli]

on now.

Bachmann talking

[cero]

wtf now they want to abolish the department of education?

[TXcarlosTX]

Bachmann isnt giving any detailed answers.

[jware]

Bachmann wants to get rid of the Dept of Education...yeah right

[TexMac]

Drinking game: Every time Bachmann says "As president of the United States....."

We'd all pass out before RP

[Fermli]

anyone know the speaking order?

[emr1028]

anyone know the speaking order?

Alphabetical order
Bachmann
Cain
Gingrich
Paul
Romney

[svobody]

she's certainly brushed up on ron's talking points!

[emr1028]

Can't wait for Cain, I always love watching that guy not answer a single question.

[cero]

this questions are bull... just setting her up.

[svobody]

How many times can she say constitution/constitutional/unconstitutional? GAG

[TexMac]

She sure uses a lot of words to not say anything.

[jware]

I agree...this is just a Bachmann infomercial. Hopefully we'll get a RP infomercial in a lil while though

[TexMac]

Um, you voted for TARP, Michele, hypocrite.

[Canderson]

Commercials while they speak? uh oh

[Ireland4Liberty]

Bachmann has a lot of familiar sound bits.

[The Dark Knight]

She is basically saying everything Ron Paul says but is throwing in God and Obamacare. She knows Ron Paul's message is a winning message. My question to her is if the Constitution so important to you, why are you running against Ron Paul?

[Canderson]

I have to concede, shes doing extremely well

[anewvoice]

While not saying much specifically, she's certainly speaking better this time. Lot's of Ron Paul'isms.

[svobody]

greatest force for good in 5000 years? WTF.

[Proph]

I have to concede, shes doing extremely well

Unfortunately, her voting record doesn't match what she's saying.

[Canderson]

I think this format is going to be GREAT for Dr. Paul

[Shane Harris]

i hope they ask everyone the same questions

[sabu140]

Um, you voted for TARP, Michele, hypocrite.

She didn't but Perry wrote a letter in favor of it. Romney, Cain, and Bill O'rielly supported it.

[jware]

She is so inconsistent....votes for the patriot act, supports the war on "terror", the war on drugs, wants to ban gay marriage. But one mention of Obamacare and she screams "Unconstitutional, unconstitutional!!"

[TexMac]

She's not even answering the question.

[Canderson]

these questions are awesome

[anewvoice]

I think this format is going to be GREAT for Dr. Paul

Assuming he gets lobeed softballs like these have been.

[JoshS]

i've never heard so much talk about the constitution up until this year. looks like the other candidates are closet paulites

[TexMac]

LOL, they got her to say she's step all over state's rights.

[Canderson]

You can tell when Bachmann is nervous because she beams with a smile

[svobody]

Lol owned at the end. So you can't point to a specific provision? Um, nope.

[Shane Harris]

37 thank yous lol

[TexMac]

Just admitted she doesn't know what the Constitution says.

[jware]

Haha, got her at the end

[ItsTime]

She didn't but Perry wrote a letter in favor of it. Romney, Cain, and Bill O'rielly supported it.

However, she voted twice for stimulus spending.

[svobody]

Herman Cain busting out his inner libertarian... lol

[JoshS]

Criseees!

[Guitarzan]

Um, you voted for TARP, Michele, hypocrite.


Incorrect...Michele voted Nay on TARP.

[jware]

Haha Cain is actually fun to listen to. He uses so many words to say nothing, and it's so obvious!

[bluesc]

Ok, so now everyone is for a free market economy now. Do they know what it is?

[emr1028]

Cain sounds like a bad middle school lifeskills teacher.

[JoshS]

this is ridiculous how every candidate is now channeling their inner paul.

is this the perfect strategy against us?

[KramerDSP]

If Ron gets the same questions, he blows the field out of the water, steals the heart of the crowd and in their hearts, King and Demint know he s the only one saying anything of substance.

[cucucachu0000]

Haha Cain is actually fun to listen to. He uses so many words to say nothing, and it's so obvious! look at the monkey... loooook at the moneky

[anewvoice]

I have a 4 step plan for all things. FairTax advocate. Sounds like there will be similar questions...

[cucucachu0000]

So he doesn't want to abolish the income tax now???? Keep the IRS and add a sales tax? Not a frigan chance.

[jware]

Will they be going back to candidates who have already spoken? I don't remember Bachmann getting asked about foreign policy or illegal immigration

[ItsTime]

I have a 4 step plan for all things. FairTax advocate. Sounds like there will be similar questions...

His plan raises taxes for everyone. His 99999999999 plan

[z9000]

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[wgadget]

His plan raises taxes for everyone. His 99999999999 plan

Upside down it's his 6666666666 plan. :eek:

[bluesc]

Wow, Steve King. He literally answered Bachmann's questions for her. I wonder who he likes.

[Suzu]

I'll be right well shocked if they don't short RP on the time.

[JoshS]

lol the marriage culture dies with poverty over time because marriage used to be used as a family link of WEALTHY families. 'love' got involved and the culture died, imagine that

[pauliticalfan]

Herman Cain citing JFK?

[LisaNY]

i just turned this on. How much time is being allotted to each candidate?

[ItsTime]

^Cain rambles.

[Michael Landon]

Why is CNN putting commercials on while they are talking? This is ridiculous.

- ML

[jware]

It's so obvious Cain doesn't have any real answers

[anewvoice]

We can fix the Fed? Abolish it!

[pauliticalfan]

Fed questions, I like. Herman Cain being asked about it is lol worthy though. hypocrite.

[ItsTime]

Cain asks for congress to limit their power?

[svobody]

Fix the fed? Lol. Okay buddy

[pauliticalfan]

"Sound money."

CAIN: WE NEED A GOLD STANDARD

[ItsTime]

The fed worked? LMAO bye bye Cain nice knowing you.

[z9000]

Deleted

[TexMac]

Wot? Cain for gold standard?

[Suzu]

Why is CNN putting commercials on while they are talking? This is ridiculous.

I've been watching online and have not seen a commercial, other than right before it started.

[jware]

Cain IN FAVOR of a gold standard??? Head explodes

[JoshS]

Gold standard cain

[raider4paul]

Is Ron putting on costumes and coming out as these other candidates? Unbelievable. They know who's right and they're taking advantage of media bias.

[bluesc]

"We should do this and fix that, but I'm not gon' tell you how"

FUCK? Gold standard? Hahaha. This is a RP love-fest.

[Canderson]

Cain talking about liberty and freedom like Paul, strange

[Feeding the Abscess]

Cain: The FED worked until this recent debt crisis

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

[ord33]

Now Cain is for a gold standard...

[low preference guy]

Cain: "I think we need a STANDARD, and the gold standard is not the only standard."

[Michael Landon]

I've been watching online and have not seen a commercial, other than right before it started.

So I need to shut off the TV and turn on the web... got it. :)

- ML

[Esoteric]

Herman Paul just made his closing remarks

[bluesc]

I'm pretty damn pissed right now. Watch Newt scream "END THE FED!" maybe he'll call to bring the troops home. What will Romney steal?

[pauliticalfan]

Stealing Ron's talking points wow....

[TXcarlosTX]

WOW!!! Its so obvious that RON PAUL is framing the debate. HAHA. Gold Standard?

[JoshS]

I have absolutely never heard so many references to the Founding Fathers. EVER. In the history of politics.

It's like they all just read The Revolution.

[realtonygoodwin]

Cain is kind of known for being for the gold standard. It is one of his biggest issues. And Bachmann voted against TARP. Seems like some of us have our heads stuck in the liberty sand and need to pay more attention.

[wgadget]

We're WINNING.

[bluesc]

I can't decide whether this is good or bad. Either Cain just became "fringe" or Ron just became "mainstream"

[Shane Harris]

romney is controlled by his hair, he cannot control the flip-flopping his hair does

[speciallyblend]

o god newt trying to talk football, i think i am going to be sick, hun where is the medical marijuana???? i am getting a headache.

[JoshS]

Cain is kind of known for being for the gold standard. It is one of his biggest issues. And Bachmann voted against TARP. Seems like some of us have our heads stuck in the liberty sand and need to pay more attention.

lolno.

[LisaNY]

Cain is kind of known for being for the gold standard. It is one of his biggest issues. And Bachmann voted against TARP. Seems like some of us have our heads stuck in the liberty sand and need to pay more attention.

Cain basically flip flopped on the gold standard in June:


Asked if he was admitting he was wrong about his previous position, Cain answered: “I didn’t say I was wrong, no. I made the statement that we should get back to the gold standard. Now I have gone back and done some more work and found out from one of my senior advisers that it’s going to be more difficult than possible, so I don’t want to mislead people.”



http://caucuses.desmoinesregister.com/2011/06/06/herman-cain-says-return-to-gold-standard-might-be-too-difficult/

[RIPLEYMOM]

Oops, sorry, I added a thread, didn't see this one.

I'm concerned CNN will air all their commercials during RP's comments.

We should probably watch for online polls afterwards.

[jware]

Gingrich wants to eliminate judges

[torchbearer]

Cain is kind of known for being for the gold standard. It is one of his biggest issues. And Bachmann voted against TARP. Seems like some of us have our heads stuck in the liberty sand and need to pay more attention.

he is kinda known for being the deputy chairman of the KC fed reserve.

[jware]

I support judicial independence....for the judges that I like

[Canderson]

Gingrich wants to eliminate judges

good

[ItsTime]

3000 years of marriage between a man and a woman? Since when?

[Bruno]

Just got from a bike ride. Paul up yet?

[jware]

Just got from a bike ride. Paul up yet?

Not yet. Will be on after Gingrich

[LisaNY]

Just got from a bike ride. Paul up yet?

no, he's up after grinch.

[pauliticalfan]

"Food Stamp President"

sorry newt, that's a dumb thing to say. you're gonna get some heat for that.

[GunnyFreedom]

Obama's already running against Ron Paul by virtue of his speech right now on CNN in front of union workers, praising the unions to high heaven.

Well, today IS union-day after all.

[ItsTime]

No hes up right in time for them to go to commercial for 20 mins.

[leffewture]

i just know cnn is going to cut ron off

[TexMac]

i just know cnn is going to cut ron off

Watch on US Stream (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/palmetto-freedom-forum#utm_campaign=synclickback&source=http://townhall.com/tipsheet/erikajohnsen/2011/09/05/live_from_south_carolina_gop_presidential_forum&medium=9217972)

[Shane Harris]

gingrich, although wrong on a lot, comes across as a lot more intelligent than everyone else save paul

[ItsTime]

Newt wants the government in the drug labs?!?!?!?!?!

[KramerDSP]

Go to commercial now!

[TXcarlosTX]

Just in case the cut Paul watch on this link http://townhall.com/tipsheet/erikajohnsen/2011/09/05/live_from_south_carolina_gop_presidential_forum

[Canderson]

gingrich, although wrong on a lot, comes across as a lot more intelligent than everyone else save paul

def my favorite after Paul, would be good in the cabinet

[wgadget]

Newt is smart but extremely arrogant.

[bluesc]

As much as I want to, I can't hate Newt. I don't agree with him, but I can at least bear listening to him.

[JoshS]

what? no thanks

newt is full of air

[minuteman76]

gingrich, although wrong on a lot, comes across as a lot more intelligent than everyone else save paul

I agree. He sounds more specific. He bullet pointed several things he wants to do, and I think people will buy that. Especially more than someone like Bachmann or Cain who speak in platitudes.

[Rothbardian Girl]

gingrich, although wrong on a lot, comes across as a lot more intelligent than everyone else save paul
Agreed. I don't like him at all and I really do believe he has way too much baggage to make any sort of run at it, but he does come off as charismatic and/or intelligent compared to the assorted bunch of goons (Bachmann, Romney, Cain, etc.). Ron Paul is still the most logical and intellectual person of the bunch by far, but Gingrich can't be lumped in with the rest of the folksy, "populist" candidates.

[Canderson]

He had a petition against the fed on his website pretty early, no Paul supporter, but he does have some small government creds

[GunnyFreedom]

this is ridiculous how every candidate is now channeling their inner paul.

is this the perfect strategy against us?

Actually, no, that would help us. if everybody articulates the message, all we have to do is demonstrate consistency and integrity. The fact that everybody is coming around to Paul's message demonstrates Presidential gravitas. Paul is the only one that actually MEANS it. That's a lot easier to demonstrate than trying to educate people on the message in the first place.

[Shane Harris]

i appreciate that he isnt soley speaking in bumpersticker slogans like the rest. he has more substance, even though its incorrect substance

[ctiger2]

As much as I want to, I can't hate Newt. I don't agree with him, but I can at least bear listening to him.

Reminds me of Rand's views on Harry Reid. He says it's hard to dislike the guy. That's how slimy and deceptive these politicians are. Reid will smile to your face while thrusting the knife in the middle of your back. Grinch is no different. I hope Rand is wise to their intoxicating deceptions. I'm willing to bet he is.

[Canderson]

We are fighting for ideas not our candidate, being mimiced is good, it shows we have significant influence

[wgadget]

Did Newt pray for guidance before he married his third wife?

[Shane Harris]

i believe what differentiates paul, besides record, is that come general election he would be saying the same things, while all these other posers will move considerably to the middle

[civusamericanus]

The forums seem a little quiet today. I am wondering how the event with Tom Davis went, as I recall it was scheduled for noonish. Any word from those who were there? Looks like Ron is speaking last at the debate, and that Demint is perturbed about Perry's dissapearing act. Apparently, Demint offered to adjust the schedule so Perry would only be one hour delayed in returning to Texas, but Perry declined the offer and left anyway.
Rick Perry is playing the presumptive front runner role. Guess the firefighters couldn't fight those fires without a 1 hour delay by Rick Perry.

Perry fighting those fires one-click at a time...
http://msnbcmedia2.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/110413-perry-texas-wildfires-hmed-530a.grid-6x2.jpg

http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/g-usn-texas-wildfires-perry-6a.grid-4x2.jpg
Nim Kidd, Chief of Texas Division of Emergency Managment, must not need the fancy flight headset like Rick Perry.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

As much as I want to, I can't hate Newt. I don't agree with him, but I can at least bear listening to him.You must not know that much about him. Do some research.

But I will admit he is a good orator you can tell he's very comfortable and confident.

[1stAmendguy]

Ron Paul about to be up:)

[LisaNY]

I can't stand this anymore. I want Ron!

[Bruno]

Thanks for the update!

[Napoleon's Shadow]

Newt is invoking Lincoln, praising him, and talking about how Godly Lincoln is?!

[emr1028]

I dunno, I think Newt might be able to make a comeback.

[Canderson]

here comes Paul!

[bluesc]

You must not know that much about him. Do some research.

But I will admit he is a good orator you can tell he's very comfortable and confident.

I've researched all of the candidates extensively. Hence why I said I do not agree with him. He would be awful for this country. I just don't hate him, and I can bear listening to him.

[Esoteric]

"The libertarian favorite" .. here we go..

[cucucachu0000]

Yay ronnie P!!!!!

[Canderson]

dang commercials...

[bluesc]

This is amazing so far.

[GunnyFreedom]

Wow, Ron Paul tearing up common Constitutional misinterpretations. HUZZAH!

[green73]

He is so badass in this format.

[Esoteric]

softball from demint!

[ItsTime]

Too bad that was not shown on CNN.

[DjLoTi]

Too bad that was not shown on CNN.

Lame. Is Paul the special exception to not have coverage?

[svobody]

Too bad that was not shown on CNN.whole thing will be re-aired tonight during prime time i believe

[ItsTime]

Lame. Is Paul the special exception to not have coverage?

They have been showing ads during everyones time.


whole thing will be re-aired tonight during prime time i believe

Ok cool

[1stAmendguy]

"the counterfiters are over there at the Federal Reserve" Well played!:)

[amyre]

He's tearing it up here.

[TheSecretBillionaire]

Ron is kicking A and getting a great response.

[LibertyEagle]

Ron is not specifying what he would do. He's philosophizing and wandering all over the place. :(

[Ireland4Liberty]

Love you demint! Thanks for the Qs.

[Esoteric]

Ron's a little winded.. and nervous.

[Suzu]

The last MINUTE? He's only been on half as long as the others were!!

ETA - Oh. He meant Jim's last minute. :o

[Esoteric]

The last MINUTE? He's only been on half as long as the others were!!

ETA - Oh. He meant Jim's last minute. :o

he was referring to his own time.

[ChrisDixon]

Ron is not specifying what he would do. He's philosophizing and wandering all over the place. :(

This isn't looking good. Paul's stumbling too much and obviously a little nervous. He's not commanding the stage, which is required for a strong candidate.

[InTradePro]

Ron's a little winded.. and nervous.

He's not used to the softball questions ;)

[JoshS]

this is a mediocre performance from ron.

damn

[Feeding the Abscess]

Not his strong suit, fellas. Don't worry about it, it's not going to make or break his campaign.

[jware]

Ron is honestly not sounding too good so far

[LibertyEagle]

Slow down, Ron. This is horrible. :(

[Cap'n Crunk]

I think he is dominating.

[Bruno]

Commercials suck

[anewvoice]

Oddly uncomfortable for the budget amendment question

[z9000]

Deleted

[Esoteric]

take a breath, Ron!!!!

[Bruno]

Slow down, Ron. This is horrible. :(

Why are you often so negative? He is not doing horrible at all.

[wgadget]

Having to stand out there without a podium would make ME feel naked and exposed. Just sayin.

[TheSecretBillionaire]

I thought he was doing great... But I say it all the time he needs to slow down a bit.
I still think he is doing great.

[BuddyRey]

Dangit...they went to break in the middle of a question! Anyone know what it was or how Ron responded?

[Canderson]

hes doing ok I guess. C'mon Ron, find your groove!

[Feeding the Abscess]

Oddly uncomfortable for the budget amendment question

It's because he supports balanced budgets, but not the hokey crap the Republicans pushed this year.

[ItsTime]

He is doing fine. The CNN talking heads are hurting him more than he is.

[Ireland4Liberty]

I dont understand the negativity here. He is doing grand.

[ChrisDixon]

Having to stand out there without a podium would make ME feel naked and exposed. Just sayin.

I agree. But do you think the average Republican voter will take that into account? Especially the people there?

I hate to be negative, but this isn't Paul's strongest performance.

[kill the banks]

don't judge with emotions ... Ron is talking good sense relax

[LibertyEagle]

Why are you often so negative? He is not doing horrible at all.

Often? Stick it, Bruno.

I'm by far not alone in this thread thinking this isn't going well.

[Magsec]

Is he wearing his black sneakers?

[Bruno]

Please make sure to let everyone know Ron Paul is a libertarian.

[Suzu]

I'm in tears - he's doing so very well, getting the respect he deserves and an equal amount of time. Probably won't even bother watching Mitt.

[wgadget]

It's just an awkward set up..no podium, nothing to lean on, and Ron does sound winded. I'm sure that's registering with his opponents. But not with those who love him.

: )

[anewvoice]

He does sound a little winded there, interesting on the 14th amendment, not certain he's winning this one

[wgadget]

Please make sure to let everyone know Ron Paul is a libertarian. :rollseyes:

That's something I worry about...Some people are too dumb to even look for him on the Republican ticket, even if they want to vote for him. UGH.

[jware]

They need to get back to the main issue. He sounds like he is supporting abortion. He needs to make it clear that he does NOT

[LibertyEagle]

He's hitting his groove now. :)

[ChrisDixon]

I do have to say Ron made a great point on the Tenth Amendment in response to the Fourteenth.

"I don't think you should use the Fourteenth to repeal the Tenth Amendment" or something to that effect.

Once a YouTube video goes up that I can look back on, I'm going to do an article for the Maine Tenth Amendment Center on it. Glad somebody is talking about this.

[wgadget]

He's hitting his groove now. :)

Nice to see you smile, LE. :)

[amyre]

He started so strong....hopefully he finishes strong too.

[Feeding the Abscess]

They need to get back to the main issue. He sounds like he is supporting abortion. He needs to make it clear that he does NOT

He supports limited federal government. If you make an exception for abortion, you have lost the philosophic stance of limited government, and can no longer argue against things on that principle.

[svobody]

I thought he did fine?

[ItsTime]

Why did the CNN anchor not say "the neocom/liberal favorite" Mitt Romney like when he said "the libertarian favorite Ron Paul"

[Ireland4Liberty]

Romney starts with founding fathers too.... interesting

[lucky_bg]

Senator Tom Dawis on twiter:

senatortomdavis Tom Davis
Ron Paul says bring all overseas troops home because: 1) we can't afford cost; 2) overseas presence foments hatred of us; 3) we'd be safer.

[ItsTime]

I thought he did fine?

He did fine.

[Napoleon's Shadow]

don't judge with emotions ... Ron is talking good sense relaxElections are won on emotion, not good sense. We know this by looking at who has been President.

[anewvoice]

Damn, 5 seconds of Romney and I need a shower. :) Not Ron's best performance, but then again his answers cannot be short.

Also, can you see people kind of painting Ron as a 1 issue poney, monetary policy... All evils solved by fixing monetary policy and such..

[wgadget]

Mitt has a silky smooth voice...shoulda been a broadcaster. LOL

[low preference guy]

tube?

[LibertyEagle]

Why did the CNN anchor not say "the neocom/liberal favorite" Mitt Romney like when he said "the libertarian favorite Ron Paul"

Ha! He sure should have.

[LisaNY]

I thought Ron did great!

Now let's listen to Mandate Mitt talk about freedom.

[wgadget]

Ya know what I think? I think that when the Federal government collapses, we WILL have 50 separate state governments, and it will be similar to the European Union with the poor states being bailed out by the rich states. ACK.

[green73]

I thought he knocked it out of the park!

[ctiger2]

Ron did fine. The problem is with some of these questions there isn't 1 thing Ron could do to fix them. Like this Jobs creation nonsense. Many of the problems would be solved with a change in monetary policy. But, people just can't get their head around that.

[ItsTime]

Mitt is stumbling all over himself as well.

[cucucachu0000]

So mitt romney regulations are good just out of date sounds like a dem to me.

[wgadget]

Well, Mitt, the truth is, the media and the corrupt politicians/corporations/bankers don't WANT anyone to understand derivatives.

[Bruno]

Often? Stick it, Bruno.

I'm by far not alone in this thread thinking this isn't going well.

Did you really have to tell me to stick it?

If I am wrong, I apologize. But it does not seem to be the first time you have been overly critical of his television performances.

He wasn't doing horrible, but I agree he could have slowed down and been more concise.

[Sola_Fide]

Ron was shaky. Mitt makes me sick.

[trey4sports]

Ron did alright. The format definetly favored him as opposed to the short 30 second responses were used to.

[wgadget]

Ron was shaky. Mitt makes me sick.

But he's got such dreamy deep-set eyes...LOL

[Canderson]

ehhh.. mediocre performance. I thought he would have done better

[Suzu]

It's clear from this forum that Bachmann and Cain are really lightweights and in over their heads. Gingrich is coming around and has some gravitas but cannot be trusted. Romney is strong, but known for flip-flopping. That leaves just one choice... :)

[LibertyEagle]

Did you really have to tell me to stick it?

If I am wrong, I apologize. But it does not seem to be the first time you have been overly critical of his television performances.

He wasn't doing horrible, but I agree he could have slowed down and been more concise.

Look, Bruno. I was minding my own business and watching the debate; just like everyone else. I made a comment, along with a bunch of other people. YOU, however, went out of your way to attack me. And no, I wasn't happy about it. That shouldn't come as a shock. If you are thinking I am going to get your approval before I post, then you have another thing coming. If you have a problem with what I said about the debate, then flag it.

I'm going back to watching. If you want to fight with someone, find someone else.

[Bruno]

Mitt is definitely not knocking it out of the park.

[amyre]

Hmmm.....my 12 year old son just observed and commented how awkward it is for them to stand on the stage and talk with no podium.

[wgadget]

I wonder if Ron heard THIS news...The Obama army is coming to take the R's out...EEK.

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2011/09/05/jimmy_hoffa_at_obama_event_on_gop_lets_take_these_ son_of_bitches_out.html

[wgadget]

Hmmm.....my 12 year old son just observed and commented how awkward it is for them to stand on the stage and talk with no podium.

Yes, the awkwardness is built-in. Kinda weird. Although I thought Cain and Gingrich looked comfortable enough.

[JohnGalt23g]

I've got a new tagline...

[ItsTime]

Mitt is stumbling and fumbling, im turning it off now.

[kill the banks]

Elections are won on emotion, not good sense. We know this by looking at who has been President. well I know what you mean but Ron has completely changed the forum of debate ... Now we're talking constitution fed reserve IRS etc etc by all candidates which is a win ... I'm talking controlling our emotions

[Bruno]

Look, Bruno. I was minding my own business and watching the debate, just like everyone else. I made a comment, along with a bunch of other people. YOU, however, went out of your way to attack me. And no, I wasn't happy about it. That shouldn't come as a shock.

I'm going back to watching. If you want to fight with someone, find someone else.

Peace and my apologies. I was not looking to fight with you.

[LisaNY]

I'm waiting for questions on Romneycare and abortion.

[anewvoice]

Ron did fine. The problem is with some of these questions there isn't 1 thing Ron could do to fix them. Like this Jobs creation nonsense. Many of the problems would be solved with a change in monetary policy. But, people just can't get their head around that.

This does have a short answer. The federal government does not create jobs, it destroys them. And the executive branch does not have the authority to overrule the co0congressional branch.

[KramerDSP]

The editor of National Review, Rich Lowry, just tweeted:

"RichLowry Rich Lowry
ron paul really is much closer to the center of gop than last time around
14 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply "

[GunnyFreedom]

I have the same problem, I need to slow down when talking in front of gazillions of people.

[wgadget]

So are they all getting the same exact questions? I'm confused.

[wgadget]

The editor of National Review, Rich Lowry, just tweeted:

"RichLowry Rich Lowry
ron paul really is much closer to the center of gop than last time around
14 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply "

LOL...Cuz they all moved toward RON.

[bluesc]

I can't turn it off :( Gotta monitor the feed for the tubes.

Mitt is awful in this format, so I guess that's kinda fun to see.

[wgadget]

The editor of National Review, Rich Lowry, just tweeted:

"RichLowry Rich Lowry
ron paul really is much closer to the center of gop than last time around
14 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply "

LOL...Cuz they all moved toward RON.

[leonster]

He did pretty well overall I think.

But what is this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT??

[pauliticalfan]

Mitt stuttering all over the place...

[Jtorsella]

OMFG Mitt just repeated Ron on states rights on abortion.

[Feeding the Abscess]

So are they all getting the same exact questions? I'm confused.

No. Ron didn't get softballs about Sarbanes-Oxley, Dodd-Frank, etc.

[svobody]

Lol Romney should have stuck w/ Ron's answer on the abortion amendment, yikes

[Shane Harris]

weve changed the debate, but i still feel that the republican party is still not where we need it to be in order to win.they are looking at the issues in a skin deep level, no one is taking time to research past the talking points and masked propositions of phony politicians simply staying with whats popular. if we got ever voting republican to read henry hazlitt or see the light in terms of foreign policy we would win, but knowing all the other candidates they would be saying the same thing and they would be elected

[sorianofan]

There was a debate today??? YOUTUBE!

[ChrisDixon]

Mitt looks like crap. I love this. :)

[Suzu]

The editor of National Review, Rich Lowry, just tweeted:

"RichLowry Rich Lowry
ron paul really is much closer to the center of gop than last time around
14 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply "

The entire party has shifted - toward Ron! Not the other way!

[LisaNY]

He's so full of shit. Romney is a Democrat for sure.

[wgadget]

He did pretty well overall I think.

But what is this BIG ANNOUNCEMENT??

I think that's coming at 5:30 at the Ron Paul rally in Columbia.

[rp08orbust]

So are they all getting the same exact questions? I'm confused.

They are all getting the same opening questions from each moderator with variation in follow-up questions.

[LibertyEagle]

LOL...Cuz they all moved toward RON.

Man, is that ever the truth.

[wgadget]

There was a debate today??? YOUTUBE!

It's not a debate...It's a "freedom forum."

[afwjam]

Ron is the winner. They are all talking about his issues and its obvious that he is the spark.

[Sola_Fide]

Ron wins another encounter. He can't be stopped.

[wgadget]

Who knew Mitt was a stammerer?

Lemme-lemme-lemme-lemme...

[LisaNY]

still waiting for that Romneycare question.

[RIPLEYMOM]

I think Ron is refreshingly honest and off the cuff witted; doesn't appear groomed like the rest of them.

[JoshS]

The game of every candidate being Ron Paul is starting to agitate me.

He hardly stands out anymore and these guys can talk Ron's talk, they'll get elected on his policies then shit on them. :X