Dr. Paul will be on CBS's Face the Nation this sunday

[BenIsForRon]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57327814/face-the-nation-this-sunday-ron-paul/

This is his biggest interview since the Bloomberg polls. They weren't too friendly with him last time, but the publicity is needed at this stage. When people see his face alongside those poll numbers on national TV, they're going to feel less anxious about supporting him.

[sailingaway]

I suspect they'll show the low numbers not the high, but I could be wrong. However, I'm pretty sure they'll ask about the debt committee and his statement they should just pack up their tent and admit they don't know what they are doing.... FTN has debt committee people on as well on Sunday.

[bluesc]

I suspect they'll show the low numbers not the high, but I could be wrong. However, I'm pretty sure they'll ask about the debt committee and his statement they should just pack up their tent and admit they don't know what they are doing.... FTN has debt committee people on as well on Sunday.

He mentions that Ron is a favorite in Iowa "now", so I guess they will show the good numbers.

[Patrick Henry]

Why are there two postings at different times for this appearance on ronpaul20212.com?

[sailingaway]

He mentions that Ron is a favorite in Iowa "now", so I guess they will show the good numbers.

should have read the link...:o

I'd seen a number of them and figured it was the same....

Excellent. Maybe they are countering the '89 second' press.

[bluesc]

should have read the link...:o

I'd seen a number of them and figured it was the same....

Excellent. Maybe they are countering the '89 second' press.

I absolutely think they are making up for it since they experienced major blowback, even from Hannity.

[bluesc]

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[V3n]

They should ask him all the questions from the debate he didn't get to answer!

I wonder if the interview will last longer than 89 seconds!

[USAFCapt]

Tivoed

[Bruno]

They should apologize for their rude reporter, too.

[Aratus]

true...

[KingRobbStark]

Paul should mention the bias.

[sailingaway]

Paul should mention the bias.

I'm sure they'll do what Hannity did, say 'you don't think we were unfair, do you?' putting him in a position where he invalidates concerns or seems to be whining, depending on what he picks.

[hazek]

Paul should mention the bias.

Actually at this point it's very obvious and him mentioning it could be spun as whining.. I'd rather he didn't say anything, especially while on a popular and important program to his promotion..

[Crickett]

I would just like him to ask them why..:)

[BuddyRey]

Great news!

[FSP-Rebel]

Decently, this will be seen by lotsa folks.

[pacelli]

Paul should mention the bias.

No. Paul should mention his website... that is, if his emails are correct and he actually wants more new donors & more votes. Paul needs to mention his website.

[ChrisDixon]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3460_162-57327814/face-the-nation-this-sunday-ron-paul/

This is his biggest interview since the Bloomberg polls. They weren't too friendly with him last time, but the publicity is needed at this stage. When people see his face alongside those poll numbers on national TV, they're going to feel less anxious about supporting him.

Twenty bucks says the talk is about Rasmussen, not Bloomberg.

[messana]

another 89 second interview..

[bolidew]

Expect 3rd party Q again.

[speciallyblend]

Expect 3rd party Q again.

yeah but i would use it to throw it back at the gop status quo!! I am sure Ron paul will be ready to attack!! We Hope:)

[John F Kennedy III]

Random Prediction #2284: CBS will announce they are dropping out as a media source and endorsing RonPaulForums.

[Tinnuhana]

Ron defended his positions very well in the semi-hostile interview by the Des Moines Examiner. I wonder if they approached the other candidates that way.

[Muwahid]

People who complain about lack of media, are usually smeared more, better that his "people" do it for him. Seems to have worked so far. When hannity calls you bias and disgusting.. well there's no bigger insult :p

[rp08orbust]

When does this air on the East coast?

[SpiritOf1776_J4]

They can be hostile all they want, but there is no moral authority for anyone to follow our present government when 95% of it is unconstitutional.

That is all these boils down to as far as hostility goes.

[neverseen]

Twenty bucks says the talk is about Rasmussen, not Bloomberg.

The article mentions only the bloomburg poll. I accept your bet with the stipulation that the loser donates it to the campaign.

[KevinR]

When does this air on the East coast?

10:30 am EST

[ross11988]

10:30 am EST

Stream?

[speciallyblend]

looking forward to this , i just hope i can stay awake after working an overnight!

[speciallyblend]

Random Prediction #2284: CBS will announce they are dropping out as a media source and endorsing RonPaulForums.

great prediction, they should hehe. I actually use rpf for my news:) I let rpf sort thru all the bs on tv!!!! rpf is my version of Drudge but 1,000,000,000 times better then the corrupt drudge crap!!

[CaseyJones]

bump

[vita3]

Great opportunity to reach a broader audience.

[AlexG]

Anyone know what time it comes on?

[bronc_fan23]

1030 EST

[FreeTraveler]

10:30 AM - EST

Sorry for shouting. Some people can't hear. :D

[Working Poor]

10:30 AM - EST

Sorry for shouting. Some people can't hear. :D


My hearing is getting better since i started oil pulling

[rp08orbust]

Stream please!

[NY-Dano]

here is one, sorta choppy though:

http://www.yycast.com/4iitvllst

[hazek]

Stream please!

+1

[ross11988]

here is one, sorta choppy though:

http://www.yycast.com/4iitvllst

Thank YoU!

[Nate-ForLiberty]

the lead in to Face the Nation...?

An in depth report on rare toasters worth $1500. (or at least someone thought they were worth $1500)

[Pizzo]

WTF? "Ron Paul of all people"? I shouldn't be surprised by now.

[rp08orbust]

here is one, sorta choppy though:

http://www.yycast.com/4iitvllst

rep++ Let us know if you find a better one!

[bronxboy10]

Bob showing his bias already in the lead-in segment "Polls showing Ron Paul, of all people, leading in Iowa..."

[1836]

the lead in to Face the Nation...?

An in depth report on rare toasters worth $1500. (or at least someone thought they were worth $1500)

Oh come now, Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood is a great show.

And the end scene is of the turkeys of Stonewall, TX, the peach capital of TX.

[Bruno]

Bump, on in minutes

[1836]

Here we go!

[V3n]

WTF? "Ron Paul of all people"? I shouldn't be surprised by now.

Pissed me off too. "of all people"

[Ireland4Liberty]

Any stream alternatives? V choppy.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

They are preparing for a Paul win in Iowa!!!


PUSH! PUSH! We need a RONSLIDE!

[Bruno]

what a great intro!!

[1836]

Ron looks great!!

[Nate-ForLiberty]

oh goodness, Ron is jacked up on coffee!!

[Bruno]

9/11 question first? Really? "now that you are on top, we need to get to know you?"

[ross11988]

Bob is really trying to put him down!

[1836]

Starting with foreign policy... Schieffer you believed 9/11 happened because of our foreign policy?

Paul our policies have an influence.

Schieffer basically you are saying it is America's fault.

Paul no, Americans did not cause it, it is flawed policies we must learn from.

[Bruno]

How rude! Quit interrupting!!

[AlexG]

oh goodness, Ron is jacked up on coffee!!

lol yea he's freaking talking at 100 words per seconds, at first I thought it was just the stream

[anewvoice]

Wow, what an asshole, "So you're saying it's America's fault"

[1836]

Ron Paul is angry

[RestoreTheRepublic]

This is a huge hit piece

[Bruno]

this is a hit interview if I've ever seen one! They are very scared of Ron now!

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Damn, the Doc has come out swinging!

[TheDriver]

Why is Ron screaming from the start?--Jesus! He is too excited or worked up, or something. Another blown TV appearance!

[Tina]

effin asshole. I hope I can watch this.

[anewvoice]

"Mr. Paul" - Wow is this man an asshole, I don't think I can handle this dickweed.

[WilliamShrugged]

the link is choppy

[1836]

Schieffer being condescending and Paul is on edge. This could go any which way

[PastaRocket848]

Wow. That dude is an asshole.

[Bruno]

Let him speak!

[1836]

Ron Paul drank some coffee this morning wow

[angelatc]

Paul is on his game.

[anewvoice]

Why is Ron screaming from the start?--Jesus! He is too excited or worked up, or something. Another blown TV appearance!

Not at all, it's good to see Ron Paul worked up. He's pissed off and I'm loving to see it. No Chris, you're an asshole, so shut the fuck up and let me talk!!!! :)

[king_nothing_]

Did Ron have a lot of coffee this morning? ;)

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Why is Ron screaming from the start?--Jesus! He is too excited or worked up, or something. Another blown TV appearance!

He started a bit too aggressive, but this is great! Ron's advisors prepped Ron on Bob's very aggressive style, and Ron is doing great. Putting Bob in his place and not letting him get the upper hand.

This is freakin' AWESOME!

[Bruno]

Did Ron have a lot of coffee this morning? ;)

This is classic Paul responding to what he knew would be a hit interview.

[AlexG]

Wow....

[1836]

Schieffer your plan to cut.... what do you do about all the things those agencies regulate?

Paul... the money isn't there, we transition out, education not working. "We can't remain in denial."

Interview over. IMO... not the best.

[angelatc]

LOL = Paul should mock him for being worried about the parks instead of the economic tsunami we're facing.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Holy SMOKES!! That was setup to be a major hit piece and it completely backfired on them!! HAHAHA!! :D:D:D

FU CBS!

[ross11988]

Thats IT?

[Ireland4Liberty]

I thought it was a good interview considering how much a dick schieffer was.

[undergroundrr]

Rapid fire hardballs. All answered with commanding precision and passion by Ron Paul. This was an attempt to bury him and he handled it brilliantly.


Short too! That can't have been more than 7 or 8 minutes.

[Dary]

BAM!

[angelatc]

Why is Ron screaming from the start?--Jesus! He is too excited or worked up, or something. Another blown TV appearance!

Nonsense. The Republicans like to see people standing up to the liberals. This wasn't a great interview, but that's because the host was a condescending jerk.

[RonPaulRules]

Wow, do you think this interview will hurt Ron?

[anewvoice]

And it's over, Ron Paul wailed on that one, but what was that, 4 minutes?

1 - You blame America - and I question your reports (asshole)
2 - Why don't you hate Iran and nobody actually said bomb Iran (um, yes they did, asshole)
3 - Shrink government, why do you hate America?

What a crapload of shit that was. Ron Paul hammered home his points and called his bs, nice!

[NewRightLibertarian]

It was a bit of a hit piece, but Paul handled it very well. Not too bad of an interview.

[bronc_fan23]

Thats IT?

It's a half hour show.

[1836]

Holy SMOKES!! That was setup to be a major hit piece and it completely backfired on them!! HAHAHA!! :D:D:D

FU CBS!

Paul did well given the terrible attitude of Schieffer, but because of all that, it was not a great showing.

[ItsTime]

Ron Paul just bitch slapped CBS.

[parocks]

9/11 question first? Really? "now that you are on top, we need to get to know you?"

NO, we are not on top.

WHEN we're on top, yes, then we need to be known.

We want these stories on January 4. And so many of them that they can't be ignored.

[Inkblots]

I just saw the interview - it was great! Ron Paul was all riled up and wouldn't let that hack Schieffer put words in his mouth.

[anewvoice]

Wow, do you think this interview will hurt Ron?

With Republicans? THIS was an awesome way to stand up to statisms!

My 9 year old son was in the room and says "Sounds like that guys is trying to make up excuses why Ron Paul should not be President." -- so proud!

[RDM]

Holy SMOKES!! That was setup to be a major hit piece and it completely backfired on them!! HAHAHA!! :D:D:D

FU CBS!

Looks like Shieffer is not getting his GE X-mas bonus.....he failed.

[TheDriver]

Paul was on the defensive way too much, he has to learn to answer the questions like the next president--if he wants to win over the mindless GOP voter. I mean: drive the conversation when it's your turn to talk. And tone matters, you can't be all high-pitched, screaming during a national interview. Hit-piece or not, its national airtime you can control, more (better).

[rp08orbust]

Bob Schieffer faced the RonPaul and failed.

[Verrater]

http://cgi.cbs.com/feedback/make_form.cgi?name=Face%20the%20Nation&email=ftn@cbsnews.com&affiliate=network

Tell Schieffer to smoke a pole, respectfully.

[Forty Twice]

That was true contempt and disgust on Bob Schieffer's face. At least that's what watching a few episodes of "Lie to Me" has taught.

[RonPaulRules]

in my opinion this was a bad interview to the average person watching tv this morning flipping channels. Ron looked a bit crazy if you dont know him.

[TheDriver]

I'm still tuned in to deficit commission talks, and I think Schieffer's blood pressure is way up!

[McChronagle]

how is he supposed to control any part of that when he gets cut off during nearly every answer and is pretty much attacked by the interviewer. this was a crock of s*** and purely a token ron paul interview for cbs. they picked every topic that people find controversial and crazy about rp but this could backfire if people actually listen to him more and try to actually come around to his views.

[rp713]

you all know what to do. http://www.facebook.com/CBS?sk=wall&filter=12

[Inkblots]

Ha ha, I would like to see the 'tube to get a transcript, but did any of you catch this part:

Paul: These sanctions are always just a prelude to war, and now that people are advocating BOMBING Iran's program if they fail to halt it -
Schieffer: Hold on, Mr. Paul, no one is advocating bombing Iran, we're only talking about sanctions.
Paul: Did you even watch the debate last week? Several candidates-
Schieffer: Okay, so maybe some of your fellow candidates say that, but that's irrelevant, no one in the GOVERNMENT is calling for-
Paul: Are you kidding? They're calling Iran an enemy and a grave threat. And what do we typically do to "grave threats", Bob?
Schieffer: Moving right along...

He kicked Schieffer's butt in this exchange. Also, Schieffer seems to fail to realize that if a candidate is calling for bombing Iran, and they get elected, guess what? Someone in government is calling for bombing Iran!

[Ireland4Liberty]

http://cgi.cbs.com/feedback/make_form.cgi?name=Face%20the%20Nation&email=ftn@cbsnews.com&affiliate=network

Tell Schieffer to smoke a pole, respectfully.

Error when you try to submit.

[angelatc]

My husband - the best judge of these things that I know - says that this was a good interview.

He said from the pov of older Americans, Ron Paul clearly articulated good answers to many concerns that they have with him.

[parocks]

you all know what to do. http://www.facebook.com/CBS?sk=wall&filter=12

Isn't that just going to piss CBS off?

[Nate-ForLiberty]

in my opinion this was a bad interview to the average person watching tv this morning flipping channels. Ron looked a bit crazy if you dont know him.

I think the beginning seemed a bit like that, but once Bob showed his colors it was obvious that Ron wasn't crazy at all. This is a great interview for Ron.

[NewRightLibertarian]

in my opinion this was a bad interview to the average person watching tv this morning flipping channels. Ron looked a bit crazy if you dont know him.

I disagree. He brought up historical examples to support everything he said. I agree with the guy who said that he came off as yelling a bit at first but that may have been a malfunction with the microphone or something like that.

[ItsTime]

Ha ha, I would like to see the 'tube to get a transcript, but did any of you catch this part:

Paul: These sanctions are always just a prelude to war, and now that people are advocating BOMBING Iran's program if they fail to halt it -
Schieffer: Hold on, Mr. Paul, no one is advocating bombing Iran, we're only talking about sanctions.
Paul: Did you even watch the debate last week? Several candidates-
Schieffer: Okay, so maybe some of your fellow candidates say that, but that's irrelevant, no one in the GOVERNMENT is calling for-
Paul: Are you kidding? They're calling Iran an enemy and a grave threat. And what do we typically do to "grave threats", Bob?
Schieffer: Moving right along...

He kicked Schieffer's butt in this exchange. Also, Schieffer seems to fail to realize that if a candidate is calling for bombing Iran, and they get elected, guess what? Someone in government is calling for bombing Iran!

You forgot the part where Ron said something like "the people in the government have said they are not leaving anything off the table against Iran..." Ron Paul pwnd him.

[specsaregood]

I'm still tuned in to deficit commission talks, and I think Schieffer's blood pressure is way up!

Is this live? Not gonna say what crossed my mind for the rest of his morning....

[anewvoice]

how is he supposed to control any part of that when he gets cut off during nearly every answer and is pretty much attacked by the interviewer. this was a crock of s*** and purely a token ron paul interview for cbs. they picked every topic that people find controversial and crazy about rp but this could backfire if people actually listen to him more and try to actually come around to his views.

The last time Ron Paul was attacked on a national stage for his "controversial" stances, Guiliani got schooled and half of this forums showed up! :) Ron Paul was as aggressive as I have ever heard him. Half the time these forums are "Ron Paul needs to be assertive", and now when he is very much so it's "Ron Paul seemed angry". I for one am glad Ron Paul popped that asshole in the mouth mentally, he was a condescending dick and Ron Paul stood his ground.

[bluesc]

So if Ron was so well prepared for a hit piece interview, and still went on, why is the campaign avoiding people like Steve Deace and Neal Boortz because they "may be hostile"? Iowa SoCons and the deep south.

Anyway, I want a tube of this interview. It sounds like Ron kicked ass.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Any bets to Bob smearing Ron Paul in his closing comments?

[TheDriver]

Is this live? Not gonna say what crossed my mind for the rest of his morning.... It might not be 100% live, but I believe this segment--since the guests are in-house and Paul was on satellite link--followed Ron Paul's interview closely.

[bronxboy10]

Dr. Paul has to talk fast because his explanations are complex and take time to answer. The MSM obviously tries to cut him off in the middle of these explanations to make him look crazy. Trust me, people will see through this.

[KEEF]

The last time Ron Paul was attacked on a national stage for his "controversial" stances, Guiliani got schooled and half of this forums showed up! :) Ron Paul was as aggressive as I have ever heard him. Half the time these forums are "Ron Paul needs to be assertive", and now when he is very much so it's "Ron Paul seemed angry". I for one am glad Ron Paul popped that asshole in the mouth mentally, he was a condescending dick and Ron Paul stood his ground.

That is what I was thinking too anewvoice. With the short time he was given, he didn't let Bob get the last word in on anything. Ron was on the offense and had Bob backed up into the corner so much so that GE made Bob go to comercial (noticed how they cut Ron off at the end not letting him say thank you Bob).

[Nate-ForLiberty]

IRS has a higher approval rating than congress. HAH!

[Inkblots]

So if Ron was so well prepared for a hit piece interview, and still went on, why is the campaign avoiding people like Steve Deace and Neal Boortz because they "may be hostile"? Iowa SoCons and the deep south.

Anyway, I want a tube of this interview. It sounds like Ron kicked ass.

Talkmaster Neal Boortz
Got a call from the Ron Paul folks. He wants to be on the show. Told them "absolutely!". Will let y'all know when!
2 hours ago
http://twitter.com/#!/Talkmaster

[icon124]

You guys complain wayyyyyy to much. Ron Paul had to go on the defensive from question one. He did a very good job rebutting the setup questions. For people tired of government that saw him for the first time today probably loved him. We Knew this wasn't going to be a hold my hand piece and Ron stood his ground against a typical MSM ahole.

[bluesc]

Talkmaster Neal Boortz
Got a call from the Ron Paul folks. He wants to be on the show. Told them "absolutely!". Will let y'all know when!
2 hours ago
http://twitter.com/#!/Talkmaster

Good shit! Collins was telling everyone yesterday that he wasn't going on the show because he "wants to attack Ron".

[ItsTime]

You guys complain wayyyyyy to much. Ron Paul had to go on the defensive from question one. He did a very good job rebutting the setup questions. For people tired of government that saw him for the first time today probably loved him. We new this wasn't going to be q hold my hand piece and Ron stood his ground against a typical MSM ahole.

It is all propaganda. And that fact is becoming more clear to more Americans. I have even talked to other campaigns and they bring up the fact how biased the media is being against Ron Paul.

[ChrisDixon]

You guys complain wayyyyyy to much. Ron Paul had to go on the defensive from question one. He did a very good job rebutting the setup questions. For people tired of government that saw him for the first time today probably loved him. We Knew this wasn't going to be a hold my hand piece and Ron stood his ground against a typical MSM ahole.

Give the grassroots credit...they actually weren't whining about his suit for once.

[Wiserphil]

so is the interview over? And how long was it?

[Inkblots]

so is the interview over? And how long was it?

About 8 minutes.

[rp08orbust]

so is the interview over? And how long was it?

Face the Nation started at 10:30am and Ron's interview ended at 10:38am.

[rp713]

so is the interview over? And how long was it?

like 8 minutes

[jabf2006]

Give the grassroots credit...they actually weren't whining about his suit for once.

Suit actually looked good...like his tie too.

[ItsTime]

Any tubes yet?

[Carehn]

https://encrypted-tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQkDKgDATcUKdGQ__wOhdhLXmb1vgbxv aPARadhrFrNrtIud8tvsA

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

This is the big leagues. RP better get used to tough interviews like that if his numbers keep growing. I think he handled it fairly well. He doesn't like to be disrespected and probably would prefer to not grant that program anymore time with him, but that would be a mistake, IMHO. He needs more media, not less. Get in the ring with them and duke it out. That's what he did here and it gave him a chance to show Americans that he has logical reasons for his positions and the courage to defend them in hostile territory.

[Tina]

My mom watched this this am, she's never watched Paul before. She said he handled it very well and that asshole, was well an asshole. She also said what he said made sense to her and that he sounded different than any other candidate. So, this was an objective take on the interview.

[V3n]

the interviewer was a giant douche and they purposefully mixed the audio levels to make him sound loud and key in on the high tones..

but he did GREAT and the biggest take away - I got a call from someone I know who isn't paying any attention at all to politics who wanted to let me know "Did you know Ron Paul is polling in 1st place in Iowa??" ..if that's the only thing people heard, that's enough. :)

[specsaregood]

This is the big leagues. RP better get used to tough interviews like that if his numbers keep growing. I think he handled it fairly well. He doesn't like to be disrespected and probably would prefer to not grant that program anymore time with him, but that would be a mistake, IMHO. He needs more media, not less. Get in the ring with them and duke it out. That's what he did here and it gave him a chance to show Americans that he has logical reasons for his positions and the courage to defend them in hostile territory.

Uhm, Dr. Paul has been getting tough interviews on hostile ground for years; this aint anything new to him.

[fearthereaperx]

Wow that interview was cut a bit short, ya can tell, because the producers kicked him off abruptly after all that RP ownage. CBS' plan failed as Schieffer was caught off guard when confronted with a rare aggressive and on-point Ron Paul.

[Bruno]

My mom watched this this am, she's never watched Paul before. She said he handled it very well and that asshole, was well an asshole. She also said what he said made sense to her and that he sounded different than any other candidate. So, this was an objective take on the interview.

+ rep for that and hope he just got her support. I was thinking the average undecided would see right through the blatant attack and it would backfire.

[bluesc]

My mom watched this this am, she's never watched Paul before. She said he handled it very well and that asshole, was well an asshole. She also said what he said made sense to her and that he sounded different than any other candidate. So, this was an objective take on the interview.

Helps that the asshole is a liberal :).

[Corey]

Seeing the MSM propaganda machine in it's death throes should warm the heart of every American. When I talk politics with anyone, Ron Paul is only the second thing I bring up. The first is the liberating influence of the internet revolution, and how you can prevent your mind from being raped by the MSM.

[No Free Beer]

im never watching cbs again

[Carehn]

Did he ask Ron something like
"Why do you hate the poor Israeli children so much?"

[Tina]

+ rep for that and hope he just got her support. I was thinking the average undecided would see right through the blatant attack and it would backfire.

Yep, she saw through it. She's also a democrat who I think will vote for Paul now. She said she would like to see him make it to the presidency. She said she would like to see what he could do.

[ItsTime]

Did he ask Ron something like
"Why do you hate the poor Israeli children so much?"

Worse. "you blame America for 9/11" it wasnt even really a question, more of a statement.

[Inkblots]

Ha ha, some of the establishment butthurt on Twitter is hilarious: "Schieffer is one of the most professional journalists there is. Ron Paul is rude and arrogant."

[bluesc]

Wow that interview was cut a bit short, ya can tell, because the producers kicked him off abruptly after all that RP ownage. CBS' plan failed as Schieffer was caught off guard when confronted with a rare aggressive and on-point Ron Paul.

Seems like it. Cain got over 20 minutes.

[Inkblots]

Seems like it. Cain got over 20 minutes.

Yep, I can see the producers backstage: "Paul isn't letting Schieffer put words in his mouth, and is fighting back when he tries to lie about the gov't wanting to attack Iran. Abort! Abort!!"

[Carehn]

My kingdom for a tube!

[smartguy911]

donde esta tube?

[Patrick Henry]

I can't stand watching that pus eyed skeleton.

[bluesc]

Credit to Immortal Technique: http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?331484-video-Ron-Paul-Interview-On-DeFace-The-Nation-11-20-2011


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pf5eJlDupo

[Michael Landon]

My 9 year old son was in the room and says "Sounds like that guys is trying to make up excuses why Ron Paul should not be President." -- so proud!

That's awesome, my 8 year old asked me "he's trying to make Ron Paul look bad, isn't he?"

Even children can see the bias.

- ML

[NewRightLibertarian]

Ha ha, some of the establishment butthurt on Twitter is hilarious: "Schieffer is one of the most professional journalists there is. Ron Paul is rude and arrogant."

whose twitter is that from?

[sofia]

Attacks from liberal scum such as Bob Scheiffer ought to be WELCOMED by us. CBS had inadvertantly given conservative "street-cred" to Ron Paul.

The neo-cons who hate CBS will instictively sympathize with anyone who gets attacked by the lib media.

[Carehn]

So did he ask something like this as well?

'Ron Paul, you hate america, love Iran, want them to have the bomb, blame the troops for 9/11, think every one should be on heroin, and seem to be a staunch degenerate prostitute loving atheist in disguise, we all know you cant win anything ever so why do you want to waist Americas time by running for president?'

[LatinsforPaul]

It was a hit job by CBS and the good Doctor did great in defending his pro liberty agenda.

[rprprs]

Anectdotal, I know, but a friend of mine called to tell me the interview was on. She is not politically involved and is not a fan of Paul (leans Obama)...she just happened to be channel surfing. Anyway, I didn't answer her call, because the interview had just started and I didn't want to miss any of it. I then returned her call after the interview, and her first words were that it was quite obvious that Schieffer was very antagonistic and obviously biased in his questioning. She also noted that he continually interrupted during Ron's responses. Hopefully, more Americans viewed it in the same light.

[fearthereaperx]

Seems like it. Cain got over 20 minutes.

How about other candidates than Cain, I wonder if they were alloted the same amount of time or more compared to Paul

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

Uhm, Dr. Paul has been getting tough interviews on hostile ground for years; this aint anything new to him.

I've been following Dr. Paul for years. I know he's handled tough questions many times, but the circumstances were never like this. He's statistically tied for 1st place in Iowa with the primary just a few weeks away. Even one poorly handled statement could doom his chances. This degree of pressure (politically speaking) would have to be new for him.

[AdamT]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)

[bluesc]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)

Beautiful that this was an attack from the liberal media (that's assuming your dad is a conservative) :)

[IndianaPolitico]

Wow, Ron was VERY agressive today! I think he really caught them off guard.

[bluesc]

Wow, Ron was VERY agressive today! I think he really caught them off guard.

I think he gained a good number of votes judging by the outside feedback :)

[Patrick Henry]

*off subject*

Did anyone see meet the press? They had the Real Clear Politics graph and wouldn't you know... Paul was omitted. Luckily Bachmann was on it as we all know she has a chance.

[Tina]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)

Yeah, I think their shit is starting to backfire.:cool:

[undergroundrr]

I seem to remember that when Paul was on with Schieffer in 2007/8 it was pre-recorded and edited to oblivion. Is it possible the Paul campaign demanded it be live and unedited?

[Forty Twice]

My wife knows I like Ron Paul a lot but doesn't show signs she thinks the same. She usually supports Democrats and rarely comments about Republican candidates in
debates that we watch. However, she was very pissed off at two points in the interview by things Schieffer said. He was obviously mistreating Paul in her mind. She
commented on how Paul's answers made sense. Especially pulling all troops back within US borders.

[matt0611]

That interview was awesome, Ron did excellent with 100% loaded questions.

[cero]

OH MY GOD that was fucking AwESOME
PLSE PLEASE someone make a PWND VIDEO of the "you should watch the republican debates" bit that was pure ownage

[FreeTraveler]

Just watched the interview. Dr. Paul kicked butt and named names. That is all. :)

[Carehn]

This was a wonderful interview. Ron just schooled him hard. I liked it.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

OH MY GOD that was fucking AwESOME
PLSE PLEASE someone make a PWND VIDEO of the "you should watch the republican debates" bit that was pure ownage


just LOL'd thinking of that :D

[bluesc]

Wow, watching over this, it was such an obvious hit piece. Conservatives are already pissed at CBS over the debate, and I can tell you this didn't help them. It helped Ron.

[V3n]

He made a great point about why we don't need bases everywhere, that we can strike anywhere in the world within hours without needing to have troops there.
It's a very old-fashioned idea that troops have to be physically everywhere to 'defend' everywhere. I never really thought about it before.

I mean, I can work from home, I can do my job without having to be physically in the office.
It's an old-fashioned idea that I have to drive to work everyday.
We've got the technology to allow the military to 'work from home' as well.

[fearthereaperx]

Ron better be spit-fired prepared like this for the debate on tuesday. They're planning to hit him hard anytime now and he knows it!

[Inkblots]

OH MY GOD that was fucking AwESOME
PLSE PLEASE someone make a PWND VIDEO of the "you should watch the republican debates" bit that was pure ownage

I know, that was my favorite part! And then Schieffer tired to say "well, no one in GOVERNMENT thinks we should bomb Iran", and Paul said came back and said, well what do they mean when they say "nothing is off the table"? Schieffer got that deer in the headlights looks and switched topics - it was hilarious!

[Trigonx]

I think he did great. You could tell the interviewer was against him from the get go when he misconstrued his first answer after clarifying it. If was an uphill battle for CBS from that point on.

[bluesc]

Also, anything following "Basically you're saying.." is absolute bullshit, but he kept throwing them at Ron :p

[InTradePro]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)

Great news. Was he leaning Dr Paul before?

[InTradePro]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)

Great news. Was he leaning Dr Paul before?

[rprprs]

Wow, Ron was VERY agressive today! I think he really caught them off guard.
And given the antagonistic line of questioning, that agressiveness was more than justified.

[thrillhouse]

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

The opening statement was something like "we're going to ask you tough questions now that you are a front runner", like Ron hasn't been answering these questions for years...they weren't going to trip him up.

But tackling this "you're great except on foreign policy" notion will greatly benefit Paul.

[ShaneEnochs]

I couldn't listen anymore after the Iran thing. I hate that guy.

[rprprs]

I know, that was my favorite part! And then Schieffer tired to say "well, no one in GOVERNMENT thinks we should bomb Iran", and Paul said came back and said, well what do they mean when they say "nothing is off the table"? Schieffer got that deer in the headlights looks and switched topics - it was hilarious!
Yep, that one definitely stopped Shieffer in his tracks.

[JK/SEA]

Ron needs to go MMA, and get Scheiffer in the ring. Aren't they about the same age and weight?

[HOLLYWOOD]

80% of Japanese civilians want the US out of Japan...

Ron running amok... he needs to slow down and link his statements when jumping from dept/subject to subject...

This was definitely a 110% premeditated HIT interview by CBS... First 89 seconds and now this garbage from Bob Schieffer for CBS.

[Forty Twice]

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” - Mahatma Gandhi

They have moved to fighting now and we just won that battle.

Then, after you win, Michael Lewis will write a made-for-movie book about the fall of corporate-owned mass media!

[ctiger2]

Bob Schieffer looks like a miserable person.

[rp713]

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

agreed. we are now in the fighting phase. ignoring is ending, and they're not laughing anymore. here comes the fight. we need to be ready. when they attack ron, we need to be ready to attack on the back end through email and protest. the media is just getting warmed up.

[IDefendThePlatform]

Text I just received from my dad after seeing the CBS piece: "Well Ron Paul just got my vote if for no other reason just to spite a very biased national media mouthpiece." :)]

This makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside. I tweeted this interview, may have to show it to more people I know as well. :)

[JohnGalt23g]

Bob Scheiffer is clearly slipping into senility

[Original_Intent]

Never seen such an adversarial interview; Ron handled it well and countered most of the attacks quite well.

[AdamT]

Great news. Was he leaning Dr Paul before?

Well, he saw my doc back in late 2009 which was sort of the start we've had of any political conversations. Then last year we got drunk at a party together and he pulled me aside and had to "break it to me" that he voted for Obama, and was clearly ashamed about it (took whiskey to tell me lol). I think he's moreless an independent, but likes Ron a lot.

[parocks]

“First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” - Mahatma Gandhi

They have moved to fighting now and we just won that battle.

Then, after you win, Michael Lewis will write a made-for-movie book about the fall of corporate-owned mass media!

If we are going to embrace the Gandhi theory of political campaigns, the fighting part seems to have started, but on other stations, there's ignoring, and also laughing at.

[Wren]

Horrible interview, don't know why people are so optimistic about it. He was yelling throughout the whole thing, which was hard to watch in itself. If I was the average viewer I would have changed the channel immediately because he came off as extremely annoying with the shouting. These questions HAVE to be asked to RP, it was NOT a hit piece! These are the questions that are holding back the average GOPer from voting for him; the misconception that RP hates america, is weak on defense etc. and this was his chance to repudiate that and make a case for a strong national defense. Some of you really need to take the rose colored glasses off.

[69360]

That was one of the most biased hit interviews I've seen yet this election cycle. Ron handled that extremely well. I think he picked up some more voters with that one.

[Forty Twice]

Now that the fighting is on, we need to be ready to steady our less-confident friends and family who are recently converted. Ron is great at stating his positions and
has the advantage that they are correct. But the media need just one little thing (a la "You people" by Ross Perot or Dean's cracked-voice shouting). They will do dirty things like sound editing or showing unattractive still shots. They are going to come down hard on that one little thing. We have to be ready to strongly defend at the
ground level when our acquaintances get weak in the knees. If we can withstand the upcoming onslaught, then we win. Don't show fear. Be loud and proud.

btw, Ross Perot used the phrase all the time, not just in front of NAACP. And Dean was not out of place to rant like he did. But the media does not fight fair.

[JK/SEA]

good interview. bob did his job, and Ron did his. Ron wins.

[driller80545]

I thought that the interview was fantastic. RP made the interviewer look crazy, not the other way around.

[speciallyblend]

I just saw the interview in Colorado, OMG Ron Paul just schooled bob scheiffer . Ron Paul looked good,was firm,stearn and did not let bob get the upperhand. WIN IOWA and shut the lying media up. Ron paul just schooled CBS/Face the Nation and bob scheiffer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PB4o9GH2A<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PB4o9GH2A">
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PB4o9GH2A (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0PB4o9GH2A)

Ron Paul 2012 Believe, let me hear you holla;)

[pacelli]

Ron yelling into the mic and at the camera didn't help, but neither did the satellite feed delay.

Bob's questions were basically a brief synopsis of pro-interventionist talking points.

I think I saw a hint of the 1988 Ron Paul in that interview.

[Tina]

Horrible interview, don't know why people are so optimistic about it. He was yelling throughout the whole thing, which was hard to watch in itself. If I was the average viewer I would have changed the channel immediately because he came off as extremely annoying with the shouting. These questions HAVE to be asked to RP, it was NOT a hit piece! These are the questions that are holding back the average GOPer from voting for him; the misconception that RP hates america, is weak on defense etc. and this was his chance to repudiate that and make a case for a strong national defense. Some of you really need to take the rose colored glasses off.

The fact that you can't see this was a hit piece is really bizarre.

[BuddyRey]

Did Bob Schieffer forget all about John McCain's classic feel-good ditty "Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran"?

[speciallyblend]

Ron yelling into the mic and at the camera didn't help, but neither did the satellite feed delay.

Bob's questions were basically a brief synopsis of pro-interventionist talking points.

I think I saw a hint of the 1988 Ron Paul in that interview.

I think i just saw President Paul;) Ron Paul vs Status Quo 2012 Cage Match coming to a caucus/primary vote in your state soon:) Ron Paul 2012, let's WIN IOWA,WIN NH and if we place 2nd in NH or 1st and place 1,2,3 in the rest of the states. WE WIN THE GOP nomination sooner rather then later;) If we place 1st in Iowa,NH and place top 2 in SC/NV and continue or steamroll. We Win this thing very early:) keep working and let us WIN IOWA:)

[milo10]

WOW!!

Ron handled this beautifully!

Not every interview will demand that level of energy and aggressiveness, but I am so glad that Ron can draw from this when needed. There have been too many times in this campaign where he has been a little passive, but this was just perfect. He was fighting against a willfully ignorant interviewer and a bad mic, and still handled this beautifully.

Much of the appeal of Newt Gingrich at the moment is because he comes off as a fighter in his interactions with media. Ron showed the same thing, but with much better answers.

Thanks so much for the tube! :)

[Inkblots]

whose twitter is that from?

This person: http://twitter.com/#!/freedommary

She's obviously off her rocker though, she followed that up with this: "Ron Paul disrespects journalists. Ron Paul is a fascist pig." Some people are just nutty, there's nothing you can do about it.

[Steve-in-NY]

I bet Bob didnt realize Ron had a black belt in awesome.

[BLS]

I thought it was a good interview....but Bob really did try to railroad him and Ron's seen those questions a few times before.
Ron did well.

[69360]

This person: http://twitter.com/#!/freedommary

She's obviously off her rocker though, she followed that up with this: "Ron Paul disrespects journalists. Ron Paul is a fascist pig." Some people are just nutty, there's nothing you can do about it.


No, this is great, if flaming liberals hated the interview, conservatives will love it.

[TroySmith]

Paul just destroyed Bob. That was awesome.

[Fermli]

OH MY GOD that was fucking AwESOME
PLSE PLEASE someone make a PWND VIDEO of the "you should watch the republican debates" bit that was pure ownage


just LOL'd thinking of that :D

I sent the PWNED videos creator a message on youtube, passing along your suggestion. =)

[HOLLYWOOD]

I had a neutral party watch it with me and the comment... he was too excited and sounded "Whiny". Ron needs to slow down and link more facts to the accusations.

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a361/mzcmdr/RP_CBS_FACE_THE_NATION.jpg

[trey4sports]

wow, that was a very good interview. Tore Bob up.

[rprprs]

I had a neutral party watch it with me and the comment... he was too excited and sounded "Whiny". Ron needs to slow down and link more facts to the accusations.
I know you've made similar assessments in a number of posts, and to be honest, I generally agree. He is often too frenetic in his responses. However, in this interview in particular, I think Ron was justfied in his demeanor. I view his responses here to be aggressive, not "whiny". Shieffer far exceded his responsibility to ask tough questions in his obvious and blatanty biased and accusatory line of questioning and interruptions. For Ron to have toned down his responses here would have done nothing to allieviate the "whiny" accusations, except perhaps to replace them with criticisms of "wimpy".

[SisCyn]

Thought it was a great interview. Ron looked good, sounded good. His foreign policy positions are what are most mentioned as controversial. I thought he did a great job of clarifying that position. Doubt that seasoned Bob Schieffer or seasoned Dr. Paul either one were taken off guard. Schieffer had to play Devil's Advocate here and Ron stood up fine to it.

[sailingaway]

Here's the official CBS link to the video. What is nice is they don't have it written up as Ron being in statistical tie for Iowa, but statistical tie as frontrunner in the GOP presidential race.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7388984n

[sailingaway]

I know you've made similar assessments in a number of posts, and to be honest, I generally agree. He is often too frenetic in his responses. However, in this interview in particular, I think Ron was justfied in his demeanor. I view his responses here to be aggressive, not "whiny". Shieffer far exceded his responsibility to ask tough questions in his obvious and blatanty biased and accusatory line of questioning and interruptions. For Ron to have toned down his responses here would have done nothing to allieviate the "whiny" accusations, except perhaps to replace them with criticisms of "wimpy".

I did think Ron sounded too angry, but he has to be pissed that they are STILL trying to spin his caution that we look at whether our foreign policy is serving our interests as if he were saying '9/11 is America's fault'. His addressing nuclear subs and long distance missiles as preferred defense to having our people occupying everyone else's countries outweighs it to me. This sets some previous concerns at rest, for many, even if it isn't his warmest introduction as a person.

[Fredom101]

Haz toobz?

[Fredom101]

I did think Ron sounded too angry, but he has to be pissed that they are STILL trying to spin his caution that we look at whether our foreign policy is serving our interests as if he were saying '9/11 is America's fault'. His addressing nuclear subs and long distance missiles as preferred defense to having our people occupying everyone else's countries outweighs it to me. This sets some previous concerns at rest, for many, even if it isn't his warmest introduction as a person.

Lots of ppl believe 9/11 was not just "America's fault" but actually an inside job.

[Nate-ForLiberty]

Lots of ppl believe 9/11 was not just "America's fault" but actually an inside job.

9/11 Truth is not yet part of the national dialogue.

[outspoken]

Bob showed his great disdain for Ron Paul and his ideology of liberty. Just another blatant biased pseudo journalism... Even democrats should be appalled. I'm still not sure if it helps the cause of liberty to have Ron Paul fired up because his speech and communication seems to be a little muddled when he talks with emotion... Many of us have the same problem and need to be aware of how we educate those around us.

[jim70769]

I just watched the interview and I thought it was good.

[low preference guy]

Wow, do you think this interview will hurt Ron?

zero chance

[rprprs]

Thought it was a great interview. Ron looked good, sounded good. His foreign policy positions are what are most mentioned as controversial. I thought he did a great job of clarifying that position. Doubt that seasoned Bob Schieffer or seasoned Dr. Paul either one were taken off guard. Schieffer had to play Devil's Advocate here and Ron stood up fine to it.
I'm ok with Schieffer (or others) playing 'Devil's Advocate", but only in a more balanced and fair manner. (Read: more in tune with professional journalism). But in doing so, he should more rightly state: "Dr. Paul your opponents and critics have suggested, or accused you of..(blah, blah, blah). How do you respond?" Instead he made it much too personal and obvious that the critical accusations were his own.

[kill the banks]

still standing tall and slowly breaking down the war mongering media ... stay the course

[mczerone]

My first thought about this interview was: great! The anti-liberty talking points are dismantling, and Paul's chances are increasing. And even if Paul doesn't win, it won't be long until there is someone as principled who can fit the mainstream "electable" mold and enthusiastically humiliate "respected journalists" like this tool.

But after seeing some responses to this video, my "great!" has been upgraded to "excellent!" Ron is making great inroads with the general population by being attacked by all the major media arms. The MSM has spent decades making money by defining thier "enemies" (e.g. Olberman and Schieffer will attack "the right" and Rush and O'Rielly attack "liberals" without ever positively defining their own stances) and the population has woken up to their crap.

And the only person attacked by all MSM? Ron Paul. He's the only person that is pro-American people, whether on "leftist" or "rightist" issues, and these mouthpieces of the Empire don't know how to handle him. Thier attempts to keep him out of the spotlight are only broadening his base: when CBS or msnbc attack him, more "conservatives" join up. When FNC or the WashPost attack him, more "liberals" join up.

Ron Paul is the next president, and there's nothing TPTB can do to stop it.

[IterTemporis]

Just watched the interview. I think that they did something to Ron's voice, it seemed more high-pitched than usual and as if he was yelling. Maybe to give a bad impression of him.

[ItsTime]

Just watched the interview. I think that they did something to Ron's voice, it seemed more high-pitched than usual and as if he was yelling. Maybe to give a bad impression of him.

There is no doubt they manipulated the audio.

[Badger Paul]

The contrast between the 2007 interview and the one in 2011 in term's Schieffer's demeanor and line of questioning is amazing. It leads one to believe CBS was pissed at Paul for trashing their debate and the producers told Schieffer to go after him.

[sailingaway]

There is no doubt they manipulated the audio.

Yeah, but it might have been just to make it louder because he was linking in, and not there in person.

[sailingaway]

The contrast between the 2007 interview and the one in 2011 is amazing in term's Schieffer's demeanor and line of questioning is amazing. It leads one to believe CBS was pissed at Paul for defacing their debate and the producers told Schieffer to go after him.

Defacing? In 89 seconds?

[jsingh1022]

What are the results of this? I missed it :( Any videos available?

[sailingaway]

What are the results of this? I missed it :( Any videos available?

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?331484-video-Ron-Paul-Interview-On-Face-The-Nation-11-20-2011

[jsingh1022]

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?331484-video-Ron-Paul-Interview-On-Face-The-Nation-11-20-2011

Thank you sir.

[Badger Paul]

I guess what I meant was attacking their debate for his lack of airtime.

[No Free Beer]

finally a fair article on Ron's interview this morning...


http://www.newsmax.com/InsideCover/Ron-Paul-foreign-policy/2011/11/20/id/418626

[Peace&Freedom]

What I think also may have happened is, at the last minute, CBS may have told Paul that it had been decided to chop his interview time down to 7 minutes, when he had been prior told he would get at least half the program. They may have also told him to speed up his answers, or otherwise exercised the same bad tone towards him off air that Schieffer did on air. I have had that happen to me in third party races, and yes, it does get you worked up. Would any of the establishment candidates leading in Iowa have gotten that 7 minute treatment? Paul did the best he could given the crappy circumstances.

[KingNothing]

So Ron was promised 20 minutes and they cut him off after 10. That is amazing. CBS is so freaking crooked.

[revgen]

I had a neutral party watch it with me and the comment... he was too excited and sounded "Whiny". Ron needs to slow down and link more facts to the accusations.

I thought Ron gave a lot of facts to support his accusations. 12,000 diplomats. Submarines can be very effective at patroling the waters. We have missiles that can hit any target on the face of the earth. 9/11 commision reports, Ex CIA officials, and DOD reports telling us that the terrorists are primarily motivated by our foreign policies. I don't know how much more specific he can get in terms of facts. As far as sounding "whiny" goes, that's his voice. He'll never sound like Frank Sinatra.

[sailingaway]

This might explain why Ron was yelling, apparently there was a loud buzzing in his earpiece the whole time, he might have thought the connection was bad going the other way, too. http://www.lewrockwell.com/politicaltheatre/2011/11/cbs-cuts-off-ron-paul/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Also, per Rockwell, Ron had been told he'd have 20 minutes but they cut off after 10. Rockwell suggests this was deliberate and the time might have been but I suspect the follow up questions were foreclosed because Ron didn't walk into their traps. They did cut him off though, right in the middle of speaking. Even so I would not bombard them with emails, let the campaign address the 10 v 20 minutes if that is true and if they see a benefit with it. It was still good exposure.

looking above this might already have been posted. Sorry, I've been dipping into a bunch of similar threads. If I were a decent mod I'd probably merge them.... :p

[Nate-ForLiberty]

This might explain why Ron was yelling, apparently there was a loud buzzing in his earpiece the whole time, he might have thought the connection was bad going the other way, too. http://www.lewrockwell.com/politicaltheatre/2011/11/cbs-cuts-off-ron-paul/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
Also, per Rockwell, Ron had been told he'd have 20 minutes but they cut off after 10. Rockwell suggests this was deliberate and the time might have been but I suspect the follow up questions were foreclosed because Ron didn't walk into their traps. They did cut him off though, right in the middle of speaking. Even so I would not bombard them with emails, let the campaign address the 10 v 20 minutes if that is true and if they see a benefit with it. It was still good exposure.

looking above this might already have been posted. Sorry, I've been dipping into a bunch of similar threads. If I were a decent mod I'd probably merge them.... :p

bums for Ron Paul!

[Eryxis]

Solid interview I thought. Paul seemed more aggressive/alpha which I think people want to see.

[Captain Shays]

It was a hit job by CBS and the good Doctor did great in defending his pro liberty agenda.

Ron was awesome! I totally agree. They tried and failed. Very few liberals are going to get it anyway but the rational people will.

[JohnGalt1225]

Great interview considering the circumstances. So many people on here call for Ron to be more aggressive and assertive and when he finally is people hand wring and say he came off as "whiny" or "angry." I think he did a good job standing up to that idiot host.

[IterTemporis]

Solid interview I thought. Paul seemed more aggressive/alpha which I think people want to see.

Yes, him being aggressive is what brought me to him. Being a robot/puppet with no emotion will not get you voters, showing emotions and showing that you, like the American people, are tired of it will draw people to you. They can relate.

[Revolution9]

I just talked to my older pal in Asheville. He said he saw something astonishing. He walked in and on the TV on "Disgrace The Nation" they were asking Ron Paul questions and letting him answer. "Who?" I asked.. "That old bastard with the gnarly face that is always warmongering on "Disgrace The Nation"."

:)
Rev9

[Lucille]

ZH: Ron Paul "Faces The Nation" On September 11 And Other Key Topics (http://www.zerohedge.com/news/ron-paul-faces-nation-september-11-and-other-key-topics)


...Must watch, as unlike the other GOP candidates, Paul never peppers the audience (pardon the pun) with banal sound bites, moronic meanderings and pandering platitudes.

A lot of love for Ron in the comments (as usual), and a lot of hate for Schieffer.

[pacelli]

There is no doubt they manipulated the audio.

They could have EASILY turned down his mic feed on their mixer before it was sent to the broadcast output. It is obvious they were quite satisfied with the mic feed being nearly overdriven (or perhaps Low Cut at 75 Hz).

Not to mention the other effects they likely put in. There's very little bass in Paul's normal speaking voice, but this was over the top blatant.

[low preference guy]

There is no doubt they manipulated the audio.

it definitely sounded very weird to me

[sailingaway]

here is Time's transcript of the interview if anyone wants it: http://thepage.time.com/2011/11/20/transcript-face-the-nation/