Ron Paul Iowa Rally Live internet Broadcast.

[torchbearer]

We will broadcast live from the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines this Saturday. We will begin broadcasting around 3:30 P.M. CST if not before.

http://redstateeclectic.com/page4.html

a podcast will be published on this website by a different person:
http://www.topofcenter.com/?p=33

[Bradley in DC]

Sweet, thanks!

[LibertyEagle]

Thanks, Torch!

[nayjevin]

http://redstateeclectic.com/page7.html

this site appears to having a serious identity crisis:



"Conservative-libertarian voices from mid-America"

Links to Sites of Potential Interest:

Commentary and Think Tanks

* Drudge Report www.drudgereport.com
* Heritage Foundation www.heritage.org
* Cato Institute www.cato.org

News Links

* Fox News www.foxnews.com

Talk Shows

* Laura Ingraham Show www.lauraingraham.com
* Sean Hannity Show www.hannity.com
* Rush Limbaugh www.rushlimbaugh.com

Blogs and News/Commentary Compilations

* RedStateEclectic Commentary http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary
* Andrew Sullivan/"The Daily Dish" http://time.blogs.com/daily_dish/
* Real Clear Politics www.realclearpolitics.com

Politically Related Advocacy Groups

* Americans for Fair Taxation http://fairtax.org
* FairTax MySpace site (great music) http://www.myspace.com/fairtax


Cato, Limbaugh, and Hannity? Heritage, Fox News?

[torchbearer]

They do use the word eclectic on their address. I had assumed they were former bushbots that finally took the red pill.
Lew just posted a new blog concerning this web broadcast.
It seems these guys are putting up a dedicated internet kiosk/booth for the people at the rally.

[nayjevin]

I had assumed they were former bushbots that finally took the red pill.

ic ic

[torchbearer]

bump all day.

[sunny]

We will broadcast live from the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines this Saturday. We will begin broadcasting around 3:30 P.M. CST if not before.

http://redstateeclectic.com/page4.html

torchbearer - many thanks!

[ShaneC]

anyone have a way to capture the stream to host later?

[torchbearer]

a podcast will be published on this website by a different person:
http://www.topofcenter.com/?p=33

[torchbearer]

anyone have a way to capture the stream to host later?

i'm aqcuire a full version of wm recorder 11. i will see if i can capture the stream. if anyone else wants to try, let me know. it will be better if several of us try to capture it...
i'm runnning windows xp x64, and it has problems with video codecs.

[cujothekitten]

Is there a way to host it while it's streaming? WMP hardly ever works for my computer so I'm afraid I won't be able to listen live.

[wecandoit]

Are they going to broadcast the presidential forum or the RP rally? or both?

[torchbearer]

it would have to be hosted after the streaming is done....
and since the stream will be hours long... the video will have to be edited into segments. and that will take time.... i'm not familiar with windows movie maker, but maybe it can do the editing.

[cujothekitten]

Oh I almost forgot... does anyone know anybody that's attending both the RP rally and the tax forums? I'd love to hear a comparison between the two events.

[yongrel]

ooh, I'm absolutely giddy with anticipation! Thanks for setting this up guys!

[torchbearer]

bump

[yongrel]

bump

[rockjoa]

Thank you!
Hope you can handle the bandwidth, consider using ustream to host the live video, it is like youtube but for live video.
http://ustream.tv/

[axiomata]

i'm aqcuire a full version of wm recorder 11. i will see if i can capture the stream. if anyone else wants to try, let me know. it will be better if several of us try to capture it...
i'm runnning windows xp x64, and it has problems with video codecs.
this may work

http://sdp.ppona.com/

[yongrel]

bump

[torchbearer]

bump

[pcosmar]

Is anyone live blogging from ground Zero?
Folks should be in the area.

[LibertyEagle]

Is CSPAN by any chance, going to be there?

[torchbearer]

it may be another 2 hours before we get our first glimpse of what is going on outside the hy-vey center.

[granny miller]

Thank you!!!:)

I'll be watching.


Granny Miller

[yongrel]

bump

[MozoVote]

Maybe we'll see some camera phone pictures before the YouTube clips are ready.

[lucky]

I do hope there is a good turnout. I was very updet when I couldn't make it.

[sunny]

how do i get to listen?
i'm on a mac using safari???

[DAZ]

When's this thing gonna get started?

[MGS]

When's this thing gonna get started?

Supposed to have started 12 minutes ago. Looks like theyre running late.

[scbissler]

has anyone heard anything from the rally today?

[tnvoter]

is the streamer working? i cant get it to work on my comp yet

[osofaux]

not working here yet

[angrydragon]

I don't see or hear anything on the stream yet.

[yongrel]

i've got nothing so far

[ShaneC]

is the streamer working? i cant get it to work on my comp yet

same here. Not to worry though, I have faith in the rest of our supporters

[MGS]

Hope were not overloading the stream hehe.

[pcosmar]

i got it in Konqueror, it starts at 415.
Getting some feed, seems to be running late.

[brent022]

From their site

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/2007/06/liveblogging-ro.html

It's now 3:01. We've just gotten our internet set up, so I'm sending out my first post. The hall is busy with volunteers putting up signs, the campaign chair, Kent Snyder, and others, doing sound checks. Music selectons are being made.

Walking into the hall, we walked right by tables being manned by volunteers from other campaigns (for the candidate forum that excluded Dr. Paul). It appears that the Ron Paul crowd is more numerous.

As we pulled into the parking lot about an hour and a half ago, there were quite a few Ron Paul supporters milling about the parking lot--some selling signs and t-shirts. Lots of cars had Ron Paul stickers, signs, etc.

There looks to be more press coverage of this event than one would necessaril expect for a Ron Paul event. I heard one campaign staffer estimate attendance at 1000. We'll see! Could be an exciting day!

[quickmike]

you would think someone in Iowa would post some kind of update here.... ya know, someone with a laptop and wifi connection?

[quickmike]

or maybe some of the candidates got into "fisticuffs" over all the stress and everyone is watching. :D

[sunny]

I'm On A Mac Using Safari

[pcosmar]

They showed some footage as they drove in, some folks there, couldn't see how many.

[angrydragon]

I'm On A Mac Using Safari

I don't know, it's not working for me either. I'm using a pc.

[austin356]

Blog post 3:49:

Tech problems. Keep watching= well keep trying to get it up and running.

[gravesdav]

Not getting anything here

[DAZ]

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/2007/06/technical-diffi.html

looks like they've had some issues.

[torchbearer]

we are going to overload their server. maybe we should get cisco to sponsor our events ;)

[FSP-Rebel]

I'm on safari as well and can't get a thing...

[zdotz]

Here is the actual stream location:

http://stream.creteucc.org:1989

If you put that into the "open stream" or "open location" of most media players it should work.

I am using VLC and it is working right now. Looks like they are just looping their drive to the forum followed by a screen that says the live event will start at 4:15CST.

Hopefully that helps some of you.

[lucky]

That link got me nowhere.:mad:

[gravesdav]

Same

[FSP-Rebel]

Me either, do I need firefox?

[pcosmar]

Nothing right now. I have feed in Konqueror posting this in Firefox.
Both open, I'll watch. They had feed bu it stoped.

[Spirit of '76]

I'm On A Mac Using Safari

You shouldn't have to do anything special. They just haven't started broadcasting yet.

[angrydragon]

They should have tested this before.

[FSP-Rebel]

The original link @ http://redstateeclectic.com/page4.html is loading now but still getting nothing.

[zdotz]

Yeah the feed stops for a few minutes and then comes back up. I'm sure they are having technical difficulties or something.

[austin356]

delete

[austin356]

"will begin broadcasting at 415 from Iowa events center"

[lucky]

They should have tested this before.


Takes the suspense away:D

[beermotor]

You have to open that stream in a media player (e.g., WinAmp, Windows Media Player).

I tried it but it said timed out.

[Bradley in DC]

Ok, not wanting to open old wounds, but does anyone know if "John of Des Moines" is behind this?!

[torchbearer]

as many techies that are probably there for ron paul, i'm sure they have the brain power to get it to work.

[quickmike]

OH MY GOD IT JUST STARTED!!!!


Theres a huge fight that broke out between Mitt Romney and Ton Tancredo and it looks like Tom is on top!!! Romney apparently called Tancredo a sissy, and Tancredo gave him an uppercut into his nicely chiseled chin. Romney grabbed his hair and spun him around right in front of the camera. ooooooh, this is sweeeet:D

sorry guys............ im just bored waiting ;)

[beermotor]

I have a sneaking suspicion their setup is not going to be able to handle our load, heh.

[FSP-Rebel]

So, bascially it's 5:15 EST?

[DAZ]

no kidding

[angelatc]

Here is the actual stream location:

http://stream.creteucc.org:1989

If you put that into the "open stream" or "open location" of most media players it should work.

I am using VLC and it is working right now. Looks like they are just looping their drive to the forum followed by a screen that says the live event will start at 4:15CST.

Hopefully that helps some of you.

I am using VLC. I have it on now!

Edited: It's just a shot of the podium where Ron Paul will be speaking. HOw do I record using VLC??? Now might be a good time to learn, I suppose.

[torchbearer]

these are the people listed as the owners of the website:
Laura Ebke[\B] is the developer of, and frequent contributor to, RedStateEclectic. She is the mother of three children--2 girls (ages 18 and nearly 8), and 1 boy (age 3). She's been married to the same guy for 25 years, and during that time, managed to pick up a Masters Degree and PhD in Political Science, which means almost nothing, except that it looks really good when she wants to impress those who are painfully easy to impress. She is an occasional adjunct instructor at colleges in the area where she lives, and is a member of her local school board. Most recently, she managed the campaign of her father as he ran for the Nebraska legislature as a petition candidate following the withdrawal of the incumbent state senator after the primary. The campaign was unsuccessful from the standpoint of winning the seat, but successful at getting "real world politics" juices flowing again. E-mail her at: laura@redstateeclectic.com

[B]Ron Schwab is a "senior contributing editor" to RedStateEclectic. A lawyer by profession, Ron has served at various times as mayor of his hometown, city attorney of that same town, as well as village attorney for a number of small towns. He ran a petition campaign for the Nebraska legislature in 2006, and while his campaign was unsuccessful, his insight into Nebraska politics and government grew. He has five grown children, two grown step-sons, and he and his wife Beverly have a combined total of 16 grandchildren.

[yongrel]

I'm on a Mac with Firefox. Is this gonna work?

[torchbearer]

a link for the VLC player
http://www.videolan.org/vlc/

[zdotz]

yep just came up for me too

[austin356]

OK QUESTION PPL?


How do you transfer or open a plugin (wmp) stream to the actual player?

[osofaux]

working with vlc now

[yongrel]

okay, I've got VLC on my mac. How am I supposed to get this to work?

[BW4Paul]

I am using VLC. I have it on now!

Edited: It's just a shot of the podium where Ron Paul will be speaking. HOw do I record using VLC??? Now might be a good time to learn, I suppose.

angelatc,

Can you explain how to do this with VLC in a step-by-step manner? I've tried to experiment a bit, but I keep getting error messages.

[torchbearer]

i'm still not able to connect with VLC.

[cujothekitten]

How do you connect with VLC? Should I just be able to click on the link and it automatically pops up in the VLC player?

[austin356]

i'm still not able to connect with VLC.



stream cut back out for me

[osofaux]

was there momentarily for me using portable vlc (empty podium, piano playing and voices in background)... nothing now though.

[foraneagle2]

can anyone give instructions for VLC? File > Open Network Stream ?

[Texan4Life]

Yeah I think we over loaded them:

"It appears that our webcasting has hit a bit of a snag--because of the nature of our broadcast, we are limited in the number of people who can view the webcast live. If you aren't able to connect live, we are saving everything and will upload a complete version later on."

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/2007/06/technical-probl.html

[lucky]

I was so hoping to see it before I get to bed.

[BW4Paul]

Yeah I think we over loaded them:

"It appears that our webcasting has hit a bit of a snag--because of the nature of our broadcast, we are limited in the number of people who can view the webcast live. If you aren't able to connect live, we are saving everything and will upload a complete version later on."

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/2007/06/technical-probl.html

*cries*
Augh, I was waiting all day! :(

[Bradley in DC]

OH MY GOD IT JUST STARTED!!!!


Theres a huge fight that broke out between Mitt Romney and Ton Tancredo and it looks like Tom is on top!!! Romney apparently called Tancredo a sissy, and Tancredo gave him an uppercut into his nicely chiseled chin. Romney grabbed his hair and spun him around right in front of the camera. ooooooh, this is sweeeet:D

sorry guys............ im just bored waiting ;)

Wait, what happened next?!
(I'm bored too)

[zdotz]

In VLC go File-->open network stream-->On the "Network" Tab select HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS. Next to that in URL paste this URL: http://stream.creteucc.org:1989
hit OK.

[DAZ]

Early night for you lucky? I think they realize the demand for this and will try to get it up soon. Then again, I'm no expert, so I don't know how involved a process it is.

[osofaux]

Using Portable VLC:

File > Open Network Stream

Select "Network" tab.

Click "HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS" radio button.

Paste "http://stream.creteucc.org:1989/" in the field after "URL" (do not use the quotes)

YMMV :)

[foraneagle2]

Yeah that's what I'm trying but getting

Unable to open 'http://stream.creteucc.org:1989'

Must be overloaded

[mconder]

In VLC go File-->open network stream-->On the "Network" Tab select HTTP/HTTPS/FTP/MMS.

Not working...it does not play.

[DAZ]

Yeah that's what I'm trying but getting

Unable to open 'http://stream.creteucc.org:1989'

Must be overloaded

I get the same error.

[osofaux]

I am getting that same "unable to open" message now, but was able to connect earlier this way.

Oh, almost forgot, be sure to click "OK" after pasting in the URL. :)

[yongrel]

thanks for the instructions


it's still not working though

[FSP-Rebel]

VLC just wont work, I give up

[mconder]

This is really disappointing. I have been looking forward to this all week.

[beermotor]

Guys, they posted on their webpage and it says they cannot stream to a whole lot of folks. Basically only so many can get connected, and that's it. So, we'll just have to wait until they put up the saved copy.

Ah well - I mean this is DIY folks! Gotta roll with the punches!

[granny miller]

I get the same error. :(

I think it's overloaded.


Granny Miller

[angelatc]

Disclaimer - this is like the blonde leading the blind - ok? I'm one of the least savvy netizens you will ever meet. Rest assured that if I can do it, it's not really hard!


Yes, the stream cut back out for me too.

The way I got it to open, and record even, was to File / Open Network Stream / select the "http / etc etc" button, then paste "http://stream.creteucc.org:1989" into the URL box.

Then down at the borrom, I selected "Advanced options" and then in "Settings" I opted to both "Play Locally" and to a file, right below it. I haven't played the file yet, but it seems to be there. :)

Yesterday I made it to IRC and today this! Look out cyber-world - torrents are next!

(Hey not fair!!! I *was* connected!!!)

[DAZ]

Looks like we'll be waiting a while. I'm gonna go watch Sen. Lugar's address to on the war. I noticed CSPAN was putting it on right before I started trying to get this, so I kept it on that channel and hit pause to watch it later.....I love DVR.

[cujothekitten]

Lets just have one person from the forum hook up and give us updates

[Bluedevil]

I dont know if its a rerun, but mine is working, just an empty stage and music

[mconder]

I finally got it! I hate to be picky, but can you guys take some video of the audience and what's happening outside instead of the empty podium?

[cujothekitten]

I dont know if its a rerun, but mine is working, just an empty stage and music

When stuff starts happening can you let us know what's going on?

[mconder]

I dont know if its a rerun, but mine is working, just an empty stage and music

No, I think this is live, they just are not being very creative with what they are capturing. If you guys are watching the forum, please change the view of the camera until the speech starts.

[mconder]

Oh, oh....I got the top of someone's head!

[lucky]

Early night for you lucky? I think they realize the demand for this and will try to get it up soon. Then again, I'm no expert, so I don't know how involved a process it is.


Yes Daz.Been up since 2AM and trying to stay up so I will sleep tonight. Doubt I will make it.

[yongrel]

ugh, I just keep getting this:


access_http: error: HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request
access_http: error: HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request
access_mms: error: HTTP/1.0 503 Service Unavailable
main: no suitable access module for `http://
http://stream.creteucc.org:1989
http://stream.creteucc.org:1989'

[cmason]

ugh, I just keep getting this:


access_http: error: HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request
access_http: error: HTTP/1.0 400 Bad Request
access_mms: error: HTTP/1.0 503 Service Unavailable
main: no suitable access module for `http://
http://stream.creteucc.org:1989
http://stream.creteucc.org:1989'

Exactly the same here. I'm on a Mac using VLC. Oh, well, guess I have to wait.

[sunny]

Oh, oh....I got the top of someone's head!

Condor how did you get there?

[FSP-Rebel]

Yep, no matter which way I configure VLC, I always get the errors.

[austin356]

AGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!


I Had a stream and then X'ed it out!!!! Now I lost my spot!!

[lucky]

Sometimes the internet sucks.

[austin356]

Sometimes the internet sucks.



dont complain(lololol), cause the "solution" is internet 2......... and then there goes the "wild west" libertarian oasis we have today

[cujothekitten]

The internet is dieing :(

Seriously though, we're jamming their system. Some of us are going to have to wait for the video on youtube.

[quickmike]

Wait, what happened next?!
(I'm bored too)

ok heres the blow by blow........ first the tancredo/romney fight happened, and as soon as that was just starting to boil over, none other than McCain came busting into the room with Rudy on his shoulders yelling AHHHHRRRRGH like howard dean did back in 94............. next thing you know, all the other republican candidates just jumped in and started going at each others throats like a bunch of rabid dogs..........



oh PS ............... Ron Paul was standing about 15 ft to the side just shaking his head at the whole incident enjoying a nice cold glass of lemonade


more updates to come

[angelatc]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul - this link is now posted on the live blog.

[cujothekitten]

If you can capture the video and plan on uploading it as well try to get on. If you just want to watch it then hold off and wait for it to go to youtube. Let the people that are going to be spreading it give it a go first.

[NoxTwilight]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

just got that off the RedState site.

Java and you will have to unblock with some security sw .. so far I have audio but no video

[lucky]

I know I know. Internet has been very very good to me. Just got sad for a moment. Want info though on how many are showing up. We need a good crowd very badly.

[austin356]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[cmason]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul - this link is now posted on the live blog.

Seems to be working. I see no video though and just background noise of people talking and a piano.

[angrydragon]

No video, but music and background chatter.

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[foraneagle2]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[FSP-Rebel]

ok it works but no vid

[yongrel]

oh God! I got int the stream, and I wish I hadn't! AHHH!!

It's a giant neocon orgy! The horror!


*shakes fist at the series of tubes

[MozoVote]

So..... will the free market sort this all out? :D

[austinphish]

edit

[austin356]

Dang in 4 minutes 100 viewers !!

[cmason]

Dang in 4 minutes 100 viewers !!

Yep, going up fast. I just hope the USTREAM.TV picture is just a posterboard that there's on purpose until the speech starts. But at least having the audio will still be good.

[angrydragon]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[angrydragon]

100 steamers allowed only on the http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul ???

[Bradley in DC]

Sometimes the internet sucks.

Too much government regulation and taxation!

[angrydragon]

http://ustream.tv/live most viewers for live event. The Ron Paul stream.

[PatriotOne]

I give up trying to connect to make room for some others but I expect a good play by play!

I feel like I'm waiting for the opening song at a Rock concert....LOL

[FluffyUnbound]

So did anyone show up?

[Bradley in DC]

oh God! I got int the stream, and I wish I hadn't! AHHH!!

It's a giant neocon orgy! The horror!


*shakes fist at the series of tubes

Details!

[cmason]

Yep, going up fast. I just hope the USTREAM.TV picture is just a posterboard that there's on purpose until the speech starts. But at least having the audio will still be good.

Argh, got disconnected, now it's full and I can't get on!!! Argh!

[susano]

Thank you!
Hope you can handle the bandwidth, consider using ustream to host the live video, it is like youtube but for live video.
http://ustream.tv/


I'm on broadband, and it just keeps saying connecting.

[yongrel]

now, it's dead

[quickmike]

They Broke My Internets !!!!!

[axiomata]

Quick! Somebody find some Drano and unclog the tubes!

[susano]

Guess we'll have to have for Youtube

[austinphish]

any reports?

[llamabread]

Somebody from the chatroom on ustream.tv just said that the forum was over, and people were getting food. They said about a third of the hall is full of people already eating, with more in the lines. Said lots of chairs set up. Also said Ron will speak in about 15-20 minutes after everyone has food and has been seated.

[LibertyOrDie]

Live Blog going on here:

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/

[MozoVote]

It's still worth joining for the chat mode - they're talking about what's going on in the hall

[Chase]

someone should set up an audio feed or at least an irc channel

[cujothekitten]

Folks are starting to come in, about 500 of them are waiting for food... 1/3 sitting and waiting

[cujothekitten]

update and live blogging
http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/

[susano]

Maybe there's a Des Moines radio station covering this?

[cujothekitten]

200-person rally just showed up chanting, "We want Ron Paul!"

[FSP-Rebel]

someone re-up the feed

[llamabread]

The red state blog just said the room is about half full and the stream of people entering is quickening. Said it is getting ready to start.

[llamabread]

Again from Red State blog

"Right now some sort of classical music is being played in the background--I heard the campaign director early suggest that at some point some more upbeat stuff would be played (then we'd know things were getting ready to happy).

I'd say we're about 2/3 filled up at this point. Lots of press folks have come over now that the forum next door is over. I asked one of them if it was over--he said it was pretty dead to begin with"

looks promising.

[FSP-Rebel]

http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[cujothekitten]

Not a very large turnout for the Forum... more people at Ron Paul party. It's now over and people are starting to come over to Ron’s room

[angrydragon]

I asked one of them if it was over--he said it was pretty dead to begin with!


hahaha

[yongrel]

are there any other live blogs to read?

[llamabread]

are there any other live blogs to read?

This is the only one we've found so far.

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/ (http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/)

[PatriotOne]

Got a couple of questions from folks--

First on the webcast stuff--we noticed the numbers over on the other site--what a disappointment that we couldn't get it to work right--oh well.

Most of the folks that I've seen seem to be supporters. Lots of signs. But it's interesting--it's kind of a quiet crowd--quiet enthusiasm--people talking about Ron Paul, but no one jumping up and down--yet!

We're about 3/4 full I'd guess--think they were planning on 1000, so we're probably hitting well over 700.

[quickmike]

I asked one of them if it was over--he said it was pretty dead to begin with!


hahaha

Well what do you expect when all they have forward to listening to was Romney talk about his dog riding on top of his car?

[susano]

I've checked Iowa radio http://www.externalharddrive.com/usa/states/radio/iowa_am.html

Can't find anything. Horrid stations!

[WannaBfree]

Thank you for the updates! More! More! :)

[Chase]

Next time there is an event like this we should coordinate better on the streams... set up audio *and* video, and lots of relay servers...

[susano]

Local talk radio should cover this stuff, with live streams for internet listening.

[LibertyOrDie]

Next time there is an event like this we should coordinate better on the streams... set up audio *and* video, and lots of relay servers...

Relays would have made a huge difference, even if they only did 5, for the 5 available connections... We'd be rockin'!

[austin356]

anyone know any local stations?
that are broadcasting?

[quickmike]

anyone know any local stations?
that are broadcasting?

no I just checked........... NPR and all the other talk stations are just playing old timey music and James Taylor:mad:

[PatriotOne]

Looks like we're moving toward start up at 5:30 now--they're still trying to get people through the line. Rumor has it that the forum had sent up for about 1200 and only about half of those seats were filled--one person suggested that Ron Paul people had bought tickets and then not gone--don't know if that's true or not.

This is a fun group--everyone's just schmoozing with one another--some TV camera just came over and photographed the bloggers.

The Iowa campaign director for Ron Paul just told me that if every seat was filled, there'd be 1000. I think we're probably getting close to 900 at this point--there are just a few rows of seat in the back, and afew odd seats free.

[PatriotOne]

Rumor has it that the forum had sent up for about 1200 and only about half of those seats were filled--one person suggested that Ron Paul people had bought tickets and then not gone--don't know if that's true or not.

Hehehehe

[PatriotOne]

We plan on running the raw footage of the event later on--we've got a line up of folks talking to our camera about why they like Ron Paul--Nick, from Lew Rockwell--is busy dragging folks over--my daughter and her boyfriend are our interview and camera crew.

[cujothekitten]

Up to 900 and running late due to food line.

Only half of the people that reserved a seat showed up for the official forum.

[llamabread]

Rumor has it that the forum had sent up for about 1200 and only about half of those seats were filled--one person suggested that Ron Paul people had bought tickets and then not gone--don't know if that's true or not.

Hehehehe

Exactly what I was thinking. That puts the forum numbers at 600, maybe 700, and Paul's event at over 900 now just makes it better.

[dmitchell]

Rumor has it that the forum had sent up for about 1200 and only about half of those seats were filled--one person suggested that Ron Paul people had bought tickets and then not gone--don't know if that's true or not.
That's not going to play well if reported by the media. I wonder if Ed Failure is behind the rumor?


This is a fun group--everyone's just schmoozing with one another--some TV camera just came over and photographed the bloggers.
Great news! The only thing worse than no one showing up is people showing up and being hostile.


The Iowa campaign director for Ron Paul just told me that if every seat was filled, there'd be 1000. I think we're probably getting close to 900 at this point--there are just a few rows of seat in the back, and afew odd seats free.
Interesting! If there were 600 people at the forum and 200 outside supporters, the event is actually picking up new people!

[quickmike]

Exactly what I was thinking. That puts the forum numbers at 600, maybe 700, and Paul's event at over 900 now just makes it better.

6 or 7 hundred people divided by 7 candidates at the forum?.......... hmmmmm, if my calculations are correct thats precisely................. LAAAAME!!!!

[PatriotOne]

I don't know what the status is of food. The story we heard is that the start time was moved to 5:30 to get everyone through the line. There were a LOT of people who came in right away--probably to get good seats--who I doubt got any food. Most of us don't care about that, though.

Laura

[liberatenyc]

Anyone know the locations of any other blog feeds? sounds like there are several.

[PatriotOne]

I hope someone was at the ITR forum and took notes on the questions so Ron Paul can address them as well for the people who attended the "lame" forum..

[LibertyOrDie]

Live Blog here -> http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/

[angrydragon]

Crowds starting to mill about now--and now, here comes the march music--people are starting clap (I'm sitting right next to a speaker, so my hearing will be permanently damaged--the things I do for you people!)

hehe

http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

What kind of food is it?

[llamabread]

From the lewrockwell blog

"Well, the room is at capacity (1,000) and the event is about to start; I'll continue with the updates -- And should have video of supporter interviews and a Ron Paul interview.

Dr. Paul's entering right now -- Rock Star!"

Sounds great.

[quickmike]

Imagine the "Stars and Stripes Forever" playing in the background (those drums are very loud). People are standing, we have signs waving, and I think the room is very, very close to full (all seats look to be filled).

[PatriotOne]

Crowds starting to mill about now--and now, here comes the march music--people are starting clap (I'm sitting right next to a speaker, so my hearing will be permanently damaged--the things I do for you people!)

[cujothekitten]

Room is filled

[granny miller]

I'm stress eating over this:eek:


Granny Miller

[PatriotOne]

Imagine the "Stars and Stripes Forever" playing in the background (those drums are very loud). People are standing, we have signs waving, and I think the room is very, very close to full (all seats look to be filled).

[llamabread]

From red state eclectic...

Standing room only, I think. Just had our first goosebump moment--the "band started playing the national anthem"--and the crowd started singing along. They turned off the music, and the crowd kept singing--emphasizing "land of the FREE". Wow.

[quickmike]

Standing room only, I think. Just had our first goosebump moment--the "band started playing the national anthem"--and the crowd started singing along. They turned off the music, and the crowd kept singing--emphasizing "land of the FREE". Wow.

[WannaBfree]

Reeeally appreciate the updates - thank you so much!

[PatriotOne]

Wish I could remember some of the names of these marches. It's very inspiring, though. Looks like we're getting ready--people are walking up to the front.

[LibertyOrDie]

Updates are from:
http://redstateeclectic.typepad.com/redstate_commentary/

&

http://blog.lewrockwell.com

[cujothekitten]

I'm stress eating over this:eek:


Granny Miller

LoL

[cujothekitten]

MSM just showed up

[PatriotOne]

MSM just showed up

Whoot!!!!!!!!:D

[literatim]

MSM just showed up

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/738/orlyfactorcd4.jpg

[richard1984]

MSM just showed up

Who does that consist of?

[llamabread]

MSM just showed up

Where did you get that from? Any more details, like which stations, etc.?

[romelll]

After having the same problems I found on the the site this posting:

Update on the Webcast
Sorry--this is a brave new world for me. My tech guy misunderstood something he was told by the Event Center staff--so, the live broadcast was only go to happen for about 5 people at a time. We're taping everything and will upload it later. We've got our intrepid camera crew out doing interviews right now--apparently someone from our group will be interviewing Dr. Paul after the event!

[torchbearer]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/738/orlyfactorcd4.jpg

MDH?

[PatriotOne]

I wonder if Mitt and the rest of them are at RP's party.

[Mattsa]

LoL

I gather from reading this thread.....

Nobody has a clue what is going on!

I'm in the UK. It's 11.30pm here. i'm staying up hoping I'll get to see something

[literatim]

MDH?

MDH?

[PatriotOne]

Another rendition of the National Anthem, followed by an invocation. Very nice.

Joe Seehusen, director of the Iowa campaign is giving introductions of Meet Up organizers in Iowa.

There seem to be at least a few "real media" folks here, although I can't be sure of that.

[PatriotOne]

Rep. Jim Guest from Missouri (Missouri legislature) is coming to the stage. "voice of freedom from the hearland"

[LibertyEagle]

They said there was 1000 people

[MsDoodahs]

I wonder if Mitt and the rest of them are at RP's party.

I would love to know what they all think of the strong RP support...

Money can't buy the kind of support RP has...

They know this...

I wonder if it makes them angry- or jealous - or sad?

[llamabread]

From red state eclentic

"Rep. Jim Guest from Missouri (Missouri legislature) is coming to the stage. "voice of freedom from the hearland"

Quick wiki on Jim Guest

Jim Guest (born May 20, 1940) is a former aerospace engineer, and current farmer, small business owner, and Republican member of the Missouri House of Representatives from District 5. He resides in King City, Missouri, with his wife Sharron, and has two children, Kevin and Traci.

He was born in King City, and graduated from King City R-I High School in 1958. He then received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering from University of Missouri–Rolla, in 1962, and a master's degree in engineering management in 1970 from the same school. From 1962 through 1974, he worked as an aerospace engineer in California and St. Louis, Missouri.

He is a member of the Star Chapel United Methodist Church, the King City and Albany Chambers of Commerce, the Missouri Cattleman's Association, the Missouri Farm Bureau and Missouri Park Association. He has also served as a representative for Missouri on the National Pork Producers Council.

He was first elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2002, winning reelection in 2004. He currently serves on the following committees:

* Fiscal Review (chair)
* Agriculture Policy
* Corrections and Public Institutions
* Workforce Development and Workplace Safety.

[PatriotOne]

I hoppe they don't spend too much time wih all the pre-intro's. On with RP!!!!!!!!!

[Give me liberty]

Did somebody youtube it?
I missed it.

[Henry]

My palms are sweating. OK I'm a RP junkie, and going through witdrawls:D !!!

[PatriotOne]

I would love to know what they all think of the strong RP support...

Money can't buy the kind of support RP has...

They know this...

I wonder if it makes them angry- or jealous - or sad?

I'm hoping for "out-numbered" myself. Throw in the towel boys :D

[csen]

I hoppe they don't spend too much time wih all the pre-intro's. On with RP!!!!!!!!!

I hear you, but part of the importance of the campaign is elevating other like-minded public figures into positions of more importance. We need more Ron Pauls. If Jim Guest can elevate his profile and move from the state House to the US House that's a big win for us regardless of how RP does.

[FreedomLover]

Thanks for doing this guys. Ron Paul is the only candidate I've ever been truly enthusiastic about.

[susano]

From red state eclectic...

Standing room only, I think. Just had our first goosebump moment--the "band started playing the national anthem"--and the crowd started singing along. They turned off the music, and the crowd kept singing--emphasizing "land of the FREE". Wow.


That gave me chills!

[quickmike]

Even if the mainstream media eventually jumps on the RP bandwagon, I still say "screw you guys, we dont need ya" That will show em.

[PatriotOne]

I hear you, but part of the importance of the campaign is elevating other like-minded public figures into positions of more importance. We need more Ron Pauls. If Jim Guest can elevate his profile and move from the state House to the US House that's a big win for us regardless of how RP does.

I agree...I just hope they don't over do it and take the energy level down. Sometimes those things go overboard.

[susano]

I hear you, but part of the importance of the campaign is elevating other like-minded public figures into positions of more importance. We need more Ron Pauls. If Jim Guest can elevate his profile and move from the state House to the US House that's a big win for us regardless of how RP does.

Good point.

[angrydragon]

There is a donation table set up--there are envelopes available, I guess--although the blog table just had some folks come over and ask us if WE had any envelopes...maybe we're out already!

YAH!!!

[TheConstitutionLives]

I hear you, but part of the importance of the campaign is elevating other like-minded public figures into positions of more importance. We need more Ron Pauls. If Jim Guest can elevate his profile and move from the state House to the US House that's a big win for us regardless of how RP does.
Good point. Ron Paul the Statesman is MUCH bigger than Ron Paul the man. This is much bigger than him.

[PatriotOne]

Boo hoo!

As my daughter was walking in earlier, carrying a Ron Paul sign, she said she got some rather "nasty" looks from supporters from some of the other candidates who were working outside the forum.

[susano]

Good point. Ron Paul the Statesman is MUCH bigger than Ron Paul the man. This is much bigger than him.

You bet. many from our ranks will have to run for office.

[PatriotOne]

Joe Seehusan just announced that the goal was to have 10,000 at the Iowa straw poll. Something's happening, folks! People here are getting excited.

[dmitchell]

As my daughter was walking in earlier, carrying a Ron Paul sign, she said she got some rather "nasty" looks from supporters from some of the other candidates who were working outside the forum.
Nice.

[susano]

Boo hoo!

As my daughter was walking in earlier, carrying a Ron Paul sign, she said she got some rather "nasty" looks from supporters from some of the other candidates who were working outside the forum.

LOL. Too bad so sad :)

[llamabread]

www.topofcenter.com has some audio covering the event. Right now they are taking calls about Ron Paul. It seems like they will be covering the rally after the event. So if you want audio while you are refreshing your pages, go there.

[PatriotOne]

A go line from Iowa Campaign Dirctor Joe Seehusen: "Today's turnout proves to the world that we are not an internet phantom".

http://blog.lewrockwell.com/

[susano]

Joe Seehusan just announced that the goal was to have 10,000 at the Iowa straw poll. Something's happening, folks! People here are getting excited.


You're so lucky to be there!!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool.

[TheConstitutionLives]

I think Paul's signs should say "Stand for the Constitution. Stand for Ron Paul". Or "A Vote For Ron Paul Is A Vote For The Constiution". Who can argue w/ that?

[susano]

Lew Moore
"The fringe candidate filled the hall, didn't he?" "A prairie fire going on across this country--not just in Iowa." Words from Ron Paul's campaign manager. "We are going to save American!"

Excitement in the hall!

http://www.proxywhore.com/invboard/style_emoticons/default/disco.gif

[susano]

I think Paul's signs should say "Stand for the Constitution. Stand for Ron Paul". Or "A Vote For Ron Paul Is A Vote For The Constiution". Who can argue w/ that?

I LIKE IT!

[PatriotOne]

Kent Snyder
Campaign Chair: "Our campaign is growing by the day."

[quickmike]

Boo hoo!

As my daughter was walking in earlier, carrying a Ron Paul sign, she said she got some rather "nasty" looks from supporters from some of the other candidates who were working outside the forum.

I say dont dog on these people too much........ instead invite them over from the Dark Side, and invite them to hear freedom speak.

you can attract more bees with honey than vinegar. Whatever the f00k that means. LOL

[PatriotOne]

www.topofcenter.com has some audio covering the event. Right now they are taking calls about Ron Paul. It seems like they will be covering the rally after the event. So if you want audio while you are refreshing your pages, go there.


Got it hooked up now. Thanks! How exciting.

[FSP-Rebel]

This is sooooo Awesome! Wish would've went

[PatriotOne]

Great campaign video is showing--don't think it will show up on our video later, but I think that it may be up already on the campaign's YouTube site--pretty sure I've seen most of it already. From New Hampshire debate--the crowd here is nodding to the interviews that are happening on the video, laughing in the appropriate places, clapping. "Let's Do it"

[austinphish]

what was the site with the video feed? I know it is down, but i want to get in on the live chat...

[PatriotOne]

Folks are sitting with rapt attention to the video. The place is full, although it doesn't look like there's anybody who wants to come in who hasn't been able to. The video is made up of clips from the CNN debate--it's a great clip, although I haven't seen anything new on it yet.

There are about a dozen cameras on my side of the hall, probably another dozen on the other side of the room, and maybe that many toward the back--and of course, there are lots on people's shoulders out in the crowd.

This is a crowd that is calm, but enthused--I think mostly supporters, although there may be some undecided's in the crowd. I do think that this is a great rally for those supporters here in Iowa. Big things have to happen here in the next few months, and it's important for the people on the ground to see that they're part of a BIG cause, because they're going to be working awfully hard.

[dmitchell]

I say dont dog on these people too much........ instead invite them over from the Dark Side, and invite them to hear freedom speak.
Good idea. Who knows, maybe Ron Paul can change their minds? He seems to change the minds of most people he speaks to.

[PatriotOne]

There's a lot of variations in Ron Paul signage in the room--my favorite so far: "Our Next President is RON PAUL--Go Ahead--Google Him.

[CJLauderdale4]

Go here for chat:
http://ustream.tv/channel/redstate-paul

[mport1]

I really hope everybody there isn't Ron Paul supporters. We needed to grab people from the 1st event.

[PatriotOne]

I really hope everybody there isn't Ron Paul supporters. We needed to grab people from the 1st event.

Me either. Not sure how she could tell with 1000 people there though.

[PatriotOne]

No doubt Ron Paul supporter's drug their friends there to give them a Ron Paul intervention...LOL

[PatriotOne]

Many of the folks in this room have seen this video before, I think. You can almost sense that they know that it's starting to wind down. They're clapping more, getting ready for the Main Event--should be coming up within the next 5 minutes or so.

Some guy wearing and carrying a bunch of Ron Paul paraphernalia just walked by, asked if he could grab one of the empty chairs at our table, and then carried it up to very near the front of the room :-)

[CJLauderdale4]

Some guy wearing and carrying a bunch of Ron Paul paraphernalia just walked by, asked if he could grab one of the empty chairs at our table, and then carried it up to very near the front of the room :-)

Grassroots at its best!!!

[dmitchell]

I really hope everybody there isn't Ron Paul supporters. We needed to grab people from the 1st event.
I hope so too. Still, she makes a good point: we all must do our part, but a lot depends on the Iowa and New Hampshire folks. If Ron Paul can stoke their enthusiasm for the next few months (and raise a few dollars at the same time), the rally is going to be worth it.