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Elwar
11-28-2007, 11:45 AM
Ok, Ron Paul gets the same questions all the time. If he comes back with a kick ass one liner ala "I do not hold my opponent's youth and inexperience against him" could shut people up on various questions.

So here it is for all of you to come up with the best one liner answer to the following questions:

1. "Will all of this online support translate into real votes?"
2. "Will you run as a third party candidate?"
3. "Why do you have so much support on the Internet?"
4. "What departments will you eliminate?"
5. "Who are all of these people that are supporting you?"


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Elwar
11-29-2007, 02:36 PM
Looks like he got 2 of these 5 questions in the debate.

I'll add one more:
6. "blah blah blah...you're an isolationist"

constituent
11-29-2007, 02:54 PM
he should ask a question in response. something like, "i thought this was going to be a real interview, you know, about 'issues.' why do you insist on asking me these same tired, contrived questions?"



....wait for it...


"buh , i , uh, huh,muh, uh"

"no, really, is that all you had planned to ask? these
same tired questions that i keep being asked over
and over and over again?"

free.alive
11-29-2007, 03:13 PM
I think he should no longer answer questions about running third party and blow them off saying something to the effect of "there are so many positions of mine that are totally fresh ideas that the people should hear, and I've answered this so many times, that I don't think there's a need to spend any more time on this question." and so on. If they get testy, he could mock them and say "but surely a journalist who's researched for an interview with me knows what my position is on this." etc.

We should get a youtube up of all the times he's answered this question!

jj111
11-29-2007, 03:15 PM
I agree. He should refuse to answer these questions, stating he has answered them dozens of times already, and he wants to instead talk about political issues and positions.

Steve4RP
11-29-2007, 03:21 PM
Here is the answer Ron Paul should give whenever asked about a third party run:

MSM: If you do not win the Republican nomination are you going to run as a third party candidate?

RP: No, but I am concerned that if Mr. Giuliani does not win the nomination, given his liberal ideals, that he may run as a third party socialist!

______

This will help defuse the drum beat question towards RP, garner a little extra media attention, and hopefully highlight Dr. Paul's consistent conservative history.

JaylieWoW
11-29-2007, 03:57 PM
Oooo!! This reminds me of my favorite Dad story!!

My father used to be the general manager for the state fairgrounds (he passed away several years ago while still in that position).

One year they had a show at the fair involving mules diving off a diving board into a pool of water. PETA was all over the fair that year (and the state fair authority) for allowing such inhumane and cruel treatment to be suffered upon animals. As a result, the fair got tons of free press that year (blowback, we're all familiar with it here).

My father was preparing to do a radio interview and asked the host to please refrain from asking him the same ole same ole tired question about the mules not diving and oh my what will the fair do (yeah, as if that was the only thing the fair had for an attraction). He made it very clear he would embarrass the interviewer if they didn't allow him to talk about the many other things going on at the fair of much greater excitement.

As I'm sure you all have guessed, not long into the interview the radio host ventured into dangerous territory by asking...

"Well Mr. XXXXX what will you do if PETA is successful in preventing those mules from diving at the fair this year?"

My Dad: "I suppose I'll have to find some other jackass to fill in, are you busy?"

LOL, Man I love that story.

In my fantasy world I'd love to see Dr. Paul put some reporters in their place with a similar response to the worn out stuff. But, since I do live in the real world (contrary to how the media likes to portray us), I realize this might not go over all that well.

Here's my stab at it:

1. Will all this online support translate into votes? I would suggest my "online" support has already translated into votes if you look at the various straw poll victories around the country. The more intriguing question the media should be asking is why are all these supporters through their own initiative raising so much money for my campaign? The bulk of my supporters are out on the street, attending straw polls, local functions, printing up their own literature at their own expense and showing up all over the place to help spread the word about this campaign. Does it seem logical these same energetic and tireless supporters would stay at home during the primaries? Yes, I am certain my online support will directly translate into votes.

2. Will you run as a third party candidate? I suppose my previous responses to this question were not clear enough so let me say, again, I have no intention of running as a third party candidate. My seat in Congress is an important way for me to continue to spread the message of a truly limited government that exists to protect the liberty of all its citizens rather than what we have now where the people serve the government. Besides, most agree this election is anything but "in the bank" for any of the candidates. It is really far too early to even speculate a run as a third party.

3. Why do you have so much support on the internet? I'm just as baffled as the rest of the crowd, but I would suggest it is the only medium available today where everyone is able to join the discussion. It is not static, like television or radio media. (O.K. lame-ish answer but I'm experiencing writers block on this one).

4. What departments would you eliminate? I believe it is disingenuous for any candidate to speak of eliminating any governmental departments without first acknowledging that in order to do so, you have to cut spending. Certainly the Dept. of Education, Dept. of Energy and Dept. of Homeland Security would be a good start, but it isn't nearly enough to cut spending as much as America needs to. Of greater or equal importance is to rid our country of fiat currency. The ability for the federal government to print up money whenever there is a shortfall is hardly an encouragement to spend taxpayer money wisely. Rather it creates the opposite. There is no fear of overspending or carefully allocating funds to where they are needed most. You cannot say I will eliminate this Dept., the IRS and so on unless you first address two things, controlling the budget and ridding ourselves of fiat currency.

5. See 1 & 3

JMann
11-29-2007, 03:59 PM
1. "Will all of this online support translate into real votes?" Yes, next question
2. "Will you run as a third party candidate?" In addition to the Republican nomination? I don't think so.
3. "Why do you have so much support on the Internet?" Freedom is popular.
4. "What departments will you eliminate?" Most of them.
5. "Who are all of these people that are supporting you?" Americans.

Elwar
11-29-2007, 04:29 PM
His answer last night to #2 was the best so far.

"Will you run as a third party candidate?"

"I have no intention of doing this, I am a Republican, I have won ten times as a Republican and...we're doing quite well; we had 5000 people show up at a rally in front of the Independence Hall with blacks and hispanics and a cross section of this country. Do you know that we raised 4.3 million dollars in one day...without spending one cent..we didn't even pay an individual to go out, and they weren't a professional fundraiser...it came in, it was automatic...We're struggling to figure out how to spend this money. This country is in a revolution. They're sick and tired of what they're getting and I happen to be lucky enough to be part of it."

Not exactly a sound byte but that's quite the great response.

Alternatively for a soundbyte for a shortened version:
"I have no intention of doing that. I've won as a Republican ten times and I plan on winning this next election as a Republican as well."
(then segue into as much about the success of his campaign as time is allowed)

3. Why do you have so much support on the internet? "I would say that it's because the Internet is, for the most part, free of government intervention and has been quite successful as a result. My message of limited government in all aspects of your life resonates well with those that are used to the benefits of a world where there is little to no government interference. People are free to express themselves in many ways on the Internet. Fortunately for me many of them express themselves by donating to my campaign."

Elwar
11-30-2007, 12:23 PM
Answer to the "isolationist" question:

"I'm not an isolationist, I'm a non-interventionist. I support trade and friendship with all countries as the founders advised. I shouldn't have to support attacking another country to show that I'm not an isolationist."

Mortikhi
11-30-2007, 12:32 PM
Answer all those with:
"What rock did you just climb out from under?"

micahnelson
11-30-2007, 12:34 PM
1. "Will all of this online support translate into real votes?"

Of course. These are real people with real opinions donating real money.

2. "Will you run as a third party candidate?"

Third Party? If the GOP still stands for lower taxes, limited government, protection of the unborn, and opposing nation building- I'm the only one running as a Republican this year!

3. "Why do you have so much support on the Internet?"

Because the internet is the only place where you can't buy your support. It comes from people dedicate not to me, but to liberty. Its not candidate as much as it is the message.

4. "What departments will you eliminate?"

The departments we don't need. How often do you benefit from the Department of Energy for example? Since they have been around we have had less energy innovation and more regulation. Seems to me the money to fund that program has been wasted, and I want to return its budgets to the taxpayers.

5. "Who are all of these people that are supporting you?"

Just ordinary people who want real change. Our founding fathers met and discussed in bars, homes, and churches- just like our meet up groups are doing today. Its a proud tradition in America, and anyone curious should look into it. You might not meet people who you agree with all the time, but you will meet some passionate Americans.

Danny Molina
11-30-2007, 12:36 PM
2. Go to hell.

Charlie_P
11-30-2007, 01:05 PM
Will you run as third party candidate?

" I don't think that matters much at this point. A pro war candidate can't win in a general election where 70% of Americans are against the war. If I don't receive the nomination the Democrats will easily win. If I were to run as a third party candidate it would split the republican party and the democrats would still win. No, I don't think my supporters are willing to choose the lesser of two evils this time around. They will probably stay home. If I don't receive the nomination of the republican party get used to saying PRESIDENT Clinton."

Kade
12-04-2007, 10:20 AM
Will you run as third party candidate?

" I don't think that matters much at this point. A pro war candidate can't win in a general election where 70% of Americans are against the war. If I don't receive the nomination the Democrats will easily win. If I were to run as a third party candidate it would split the republican party and the democrats would still win. No, I don't think my supporters are willing to choose the lesser of two evils this time around. They will probably stay home. If I don't receive the nomination of the republican party get used to saying PRESIDENT Clinton."

Way to stick up for what you believe in Paul. That's the spirit.

Kade
12-04-2007, 10:23 AM
His answer last night to #2 was the best so far.

"Will you run as a third party candidate?"

"I have no intention of doing this, I am a Republican, I have won ten times as a Republican and...we're doing quite well; we had 5000 people show up at a rally in front of the Independence Hall with blacks and hispanics and a cross section of this country. Do you know that we raised 4.3 million dollars in one day...without spending one cent..we didn't even pay an individual to go out, and they weren't a professional fundraiser...it came in, it was automatic...We're struggling to figure out how to spend this money. This country is in a revolution. They're sick and tired of what they're getting and I happen to be lucky enough to be part of it."

Not exactly a sound byte but that's quite the great response.

Alternatively for a soundbyte for a shortened version:
"I have no intention of doing that. I've won as a Republican ten times and I plan on winning this next election as a Republican as well."
(then segue into as much about the success of his campaign as time is allowed)

3. Why do you have so much support on the internet? "I would say that it's because the Internet is, for the most part, free of government intervention and has been quite successful as a result. My message of limited government in all aspects of your life resonates well with those that are used to the benefits of a world where there is little to no government interference. People are free to express themselves in many ways on the Internet. Fortunately for me many of them express themselves by donating to my campaign."

Actually his response is as weak as his position to not run as a third party. He won in a staunchly republican district, one he wouldn't win in originally on any other ticket. He ran before under the Libertarian ticket for President, so his response is also negated in that fact. If he does not win the nomination, he is just going to go sulk into a corner with this 20+ million?

That should piss all of you off.

Lexx78
12-04-2007, 10:32 AM
Will you run as third party candidate?

" I don't think that matters much at this point. A pro war candidate can't win in a general election where 70% of Americans are against the war. If I don't receive the nomination the Democrats will easily win. If I were to run as a third party candidate it would split the republican party and the democrats would still win. No, I don't think my supporters are willing to choose the lesser of two evils this time around. They will probably stay home. If I don't receive the nomination of the republican party get used to saying PRESIDENT Clinton."

wow, very nice :cool:

JordanL
12-04-2007, 11:00 AM
1. "Will all of this online support translate into real votes?"

"Well, I suppose that depends on whether or not people who use the internet are, quote, 'real people'. New technologies and outlets are always confusing for the status quo... people asked the same question of Television news when it first came on... do you suppose that television news traslates into anything real?"


2. "Will you run as a third party candidate?"

"I don't think that's a very fair question to my opponents... let them focus on trying to beat me once."


3. "Why do you have so much support on the Internet?"

"Well, on the internet there's a certain amount of anonimity... I think that a lot of people really have trouble being open in public. On the internet though, they are freed to be what they feel. In person, someone might give you what's on their mind, but many on the internet are willing to give you what's in their heart. Liberty is in the hearts of many Americans, and I believe that that's why people have been finding me on the internet."


4. "What departments will you eliminate?"

"Since when did we need a department to get something done? I don't think the question is what departments I would eliminate... the question is why do we have them at all... and the answer is to consolidate power. It's easy to say, 'ok, stop performing this specific task', but it's really hard for the American people to affect the kind of change necessary to overcome a whole department dedicated to its own existence."


5. "Who are all of these people that are supporting you?"

"Probably a lot of the same people watching this show... the same people that came together and organized a one day, $4.3 million donation drive from 38,000 people. They're the Americans that wake up in the morning and hope that tomorrow will be better than today by working to make today better than yesterday."

Elwar
12-04-2007, 11:08 AM
Actually his response is as weak as his position to not run as a third party. He won in a staunchly republican district, one he wouldn't win in originally on any other ticket. He ran before under the Libertarian ticket for President, so his response is also negated in that fact. If he does not win the nomination, he is just going to go sulk into a corner with this 20+ million?

That should piss all of you off.

It would only piss me off knowing that I didn't do enough to get him elected in the primaries.

Kade
12-04-2007, 01:18 PM
It would only piss me off knowing that I didn't do enough to get him elected in the primaries.

There is a difference between believing and fighting hard to win a nomination and actually believing the Republicans will nominate him, which, they won't... not under any circumstances. None. no examples, 99% of the vote in every state. They won't nominate him. Insult me, throw shit at me.. do everything you can... I will bump this topic when it happens, to embarrass myself or to point out what I said... and why we should be focusing on a third party run for Ron Paul. I would love to be wrong... please, you have no idea how much I would love to be wrong. :(

PaleoForPaul
12-04-2007, 01:59 PM
1. "Will all of this online support translate into real votes?"


Yes. Let me ask you a question, will all of the media support of the frontrunners turn into real votes?


2. "Will you run as a third party candidate?"

I've raised five times the money Mike Huckabee has while running as a Republican, why don't you ask him if he's going to run as a third party candidate?


3. "Why do you have so much support on the Internet?"

I have strong internet support because my positions are popular once people get to know them. The internet provides a medium where people can read my positions and think critically about them. I like to give detailed answers on policy, my positions always follow the constitution, and the constitution can not be condensed into a soundbyte.


4. "What departments will you eliminate?"

The ones that are unconstitutional.


5. "Who are all of these people that are supporting you?"

Everyday Americans who are fed up. What are they fed up with?

They're fed up with our government guarding the south korean border before the American border.

They're fed up with our government blowing up bridges in Iraq, then rebuilding those bridges, while bridges are falling down here in America.

They're fed up with working 79 days of they year, just to pay what they owe in taxes to the federal government, only to see that money wasted overseas.

To put it simply, they're fed up with our government not putting the best interest of the American citizens first.