Heck...Why not a RUMP NATIONAL CONVENTION...backed by the military?

SteveMartin · 02-16-2008, 11:30 AM

I think we need a rump national convention along the lines of what the RP supporters in Louisiana did. It is obvious that our "democratic process" has been thoroughly rigged. And, based on the media malfeasance and manipulation in the current electoral cycle (as well as blatant vote fraud, polling fraud, etc., etc.) Ron Paul has a right to declare this neocon-twisted Republican nomination process null & void. I think he would receive the backing of a vast majority of the military if he declared a rump national convention!

We all know that when people hear RP's message the majority of them are drawn to it and wind up supporting it. Only party hacks seem not to go for the message, because they are the ones who will be replaced. People have been denied the right to hear his message, the right to vote for him, blatantly false information regarding his level of popularity--you name it!

That having been said, it is my opinion that this election cycle has been thoroughly tainted by the MSM, and that we need Congressional hearings and a rump national convention.

To do so, we will need this petition to get at least 20-30,000 signatures as one bullet in the chamber of any such effort--preferably 100,000 sigantures-- (currently at app. 6550 signatures right now):

"A Petition for Fair and Equal Treatment in the Media of Dr. Ron Paul's Presidential Election Campaign":

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/487443841

morlhzd · 02-16-2008, 11:43 AM

A rump national convention would signal the end for the GOP as a valid party - so maybe just keeping the threat out there will help.

Either way I'm in.

SteveMartin · 02-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Now, I am only suggesting "backed by the military" in the sense that we are allowed to peaceably assemble and conduct our business with their assistance and protection. We would likely need it.

No one is suggesting a military coup here...

Libertytree · 02-16-2008, 11:58 AM

If this could be tied in with the March on Washington, it might present a very strong message. A lot of coordination and pre planning would have to be put into this. Maybe this is the answer to what to call the "march/protest"? Signatures for the petition could be taken the day of the event and delivered to the appropriate place(s).

Just thinking and throwing the spaghetti against the wall and seeing what sticks....? I do like the concept Steve.

SteveMartin · 02-16-2008, 12:01 PM

LT,

Thanks!

Yep...we will need to get some stuff going soon if we are going to plan it right and have it be successful.

Who else is on board? We can use all the people who want to help on a planning committee...starting with conference calls?

Libertytree · 02-16-2008, 12:10 PM

There's lots of folks who are yet to chime in w/ their idea's, so let's keep formulating idea's etc...it can only be made to be better.

I think Torchbearer will have some first hand experience and new idea's to throw at this, because he's involved in the first Rump Convention at the state level.

Integrating the petition, both online and actual handwritten signatures and delivered by each and everyone of us involved in the "march" is a definite statement.

Keep thinkin'!

Revolution9 · 02-16-2008, 12:17 PM

Can you explain to the readers what a Rump Convention is. This ain't no booty call for a rap video..so just what is it and its advantages within the system context?

Best
Randy

billjarrett · 02-16-2008, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Revolution9

Can you explain to the readers what a Rump Convention is. This ain't no booty call for a rap video..so just what is it and its advantages within the system context?

Best
Randy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1860_De...nal_Convention

Is that what you were looking for Randy?

thoughtbombing · 02-16-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morlhzd

A rump national convention would signal the end for the GOP as a valid party - so maybe just keeping the threat out there will help.

Either way I'm in.

GRAND. I'm in.

Banana · 02-16-2008, 12:25 PM

The real question would be whether RNC has systematically broken its own rules, which would be news to me.

We had a rump convention in LA because they changed their own rules and fudged the bets, and resisted against being called out. The folks in LA played by the rules and therefore had a case.

I don't think RNC has done anything similar to LA GOP, so at that point, a rump convention would be more like a meetup for sore losers, unless we can show that RNC pulled a LA GOP act in several states.

As Bradley in DC would say, learn the rules, play the game.

02-16-2008, 11:30 AM	#1
SteveMartin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 2,183	Heck...Why not a RUMP NATIONAL CONVENTION? I think we need a rump national convention along the lines of what the RP supporters in Louisiana did. It is obvious that our "democratic process" has been thoroughly rigged. And, based on the media malfeasance and manipulation in the current electoral cycle (as well as blatant vote fraud, polling fraud, etc., etc.) Ron Paul has a right to declare this neocon-twisted Republican nomination process null & void. I think he would receive the backing of a vast majority of the military if he declared a rump national convention! We all know that when people hear RP's message the majority of them are drawn to it and wind up supporting it. Only party hacks seem not to go for the message, because they are the ones who will be replaced. People have been denied the right to hear his message, the right to vote for him, blatantly false information regarding his level of popularity--you name it! That having been said, it is my opinion that this election cycle has been thoroughly tainted by the MSM, and that we need Congressional hearings and a rump national convention. To do so, we will need this petition to get at least 20-30,000 signatures as one bullet in the chamber of any such effort--preferably 100,000 sigantures-- (currently at app. 6550 signatures right now): "A Petition for Fair and Equal Treatment in the Media of Dr. Ron Paul's Presidential Election Campaign": http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/487443841 Last edited by SteveMartin; 02-19-2008 at 07:21 AM.

02-16-2008, 11:58 AM	#4
Libertytree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 389	If this could be tied in with the March on Washington, it might present a very strong message. A lot of coordination and pre planning would have to be put into this. Maybe this is the answer to what to call the "march/protest"? Signatures for the petition could be taken the day of the event and delivered to the appropriate place(s). Just thinking and throwing the spaghetti against the wall and seeing what sticks....? I do like the concept Steve. __________________ Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose. Janis Joplin

02-16-2008, 12:10 PM	#6
Libertytree Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 389	There's lots of folks who are yet to chime in w/ their idea's, so let's keep formulating idea's etc...it can only be made to be better. I think Torchbearer will have some first hand experience and new idea's to throw at this, because he's involved in the first Rump Convention at the state level. Integrating the petition, both online and actual handwritten signatures and delivered by each and everyone of us involved in the "march" is a definite statement. Keep thinkin'! __________________ Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose. Janis Joplin

02-16-2008, 12:17 PM	#7
Revolution9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 3,647	Can you explain to the readers what a Rump Convention is. This ain't no booty call for a rap video..so just what is it and its advantages within the system context? Best Randy __________________ "I get my marching orders from Ron Paul!" Limited Edition Fine Art Prints, Canvases and Collectibles http://www.libertyeditions.com/

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02-16-2008, 11:43 AM	#2
morlhzd Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 76	A rump national convention would signal the end for the GOP as a valid party - so maybe just keeping the threat out there will help. Either way I'm in.

02-16-2008, 12:01 PM	#5
SteveMartin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 2,183	LT, Thanks! Yep...we will need to get some stuff going soon if we are going to plan it right and have it be successful. Who else is on board? We can use all the people who want to help on a planning committee...starting with conference calls?

02-16-2008, 12:25 PM	#10
Banana Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,333	The real question would be whether RNC has systematically broken its own rules, which would be news to me. We had a rump convention in LA because they changed their own rules and fudged the bets, and resisted against being called out. The folks in LA played by the rules and therefore had a case. I don't think RNC has done anything similar to LA GOP, so at that point, a rump convention would be more like a meetup for sore losers, unless we can show that RNC pulled a LA GOP act in several states. As Bradley in DC would say, learn the rules, play the game.