Mitt Romney OWNED by Florida Ron Paul Patriots
Build it and they will come. Or as we say in Ron Paul Meetups... Announce a RALLY and Ron Paul Patriots will come from MILES around!!
Story begins with me (in Orlando, Fl) getting a tip from another Ron Paul Meetup Organizer in Jacksonville, Fl. Mitt Romney is coming to Orlando, Fl. for an event called 'Ask Mitt Anything.' But there is one problem the event is scheduled for Weds. at 3pm. Now how many people do you think you could get to come out to a weekday event? Most people have to work so my hopes were not high.
But of course Ron Paul patriots have a rather unique view of life. Namely, if there is a meetup, and especially one where we have the chance to confront the so-called top tier candidate Mr.. Mittens--well I don't know about you but as the youth say... I'M DOWN!!!! And maybe the media will be there? OH YEAH!
Patriots came from Orlando, Oviedo, New Smyrna, Daytona, Deltona, and Cocoa, made incredible sacrifices to help. Yahoo! 24 or so strong. Kids too. Pictures will follow.
Patriots lined all available streets to the venue entrance. Each car that came in was reminded that Orlando is Ron Paul country! We were interviewed and filmed by AM-WDBO 580, Rolling Stone Magazine, CBS Channel 6 TV News, and Fox 35 TV News.
And finally Mitt Romney rode in the back of a gold colored Lincoln. I, dressed as George Washington, just happened to be standing at the main entrance as he drove up. I waved one hand and held a Ron Paul for president sign in another. He flashed his famous pearl white teeth smile and nodded.
All in all I would say it was a success. If you ever have the chance to come to a Ron Paul event, you better clear your calendar. Your gonna make history!
First media link: http://580wdbo.com/includes/news/ind...rk_150841.html
For Our Glorious Ron Paul REVOLUTION!
Nick Egoroff
Orlando Ron Paul 2008 Organizer
www.ronpaul2008.com/
www.ronpaul.meetup.com/184
(407)381-2744
I got interviewed by Rolling Stone!
My mom and I were inteviewed by a reporter for Rolling Stone! I drove an hour and stood on the sunny side of the street with my mom. I chatted with the reporter for a few minutes. He was really nice and seemed like a "friendly"
I don't know if what I said will make it into a story but he said he will be on the campaign trail following the candidates. He said most reporters head right in to the events without reporting on anything else.
I am so glad I went to the event. It was really hot but... wow what a feeling. It was classic seeing Mitt's car drive by. The best part of the day for me was when I first got there. I had written all over my windows with window marker and was getting my signs out of the back when a guy said, "Hey... can I have a bumper sticker? I'm a Ron Paul fan... I'm trying to convert these two (pointing to his two young conservative friends) I gave him a t-shirt and a bumper sticker! Mitt has closet Ron Paul supporters... how great is that!
The only negative thing I saw was getting the stare down from the police but we were respectful. For anyone who said we crashed his event... I don't think so. I think it would have been disrespectful to go into the event and heckle. Simply showing that Ron Paul has grassroots support from people willing to stand in blistering heat was what we did.
I heard they were going to tow our cars but I think it was just puffing up. One old lady made the crazy symbol at us but other than that no one was ugly to us.
On the way home a car beeped at me and gave me a thumbs up... totally made my day.
It was a great event and a great way to meet other people from the area.