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CBSNews.com Reports: As Republicans Gathered At The RNC In Minnesota, The Faithful Rallied Around Their Own Saint Paul

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by likeitis5050 September 3, 2008 3:52 PM EDT
Why is the RNC afraid of having Ron Paul speak at the convention? Ron Paul obviously has a vocal and determined following. And of all things, he has cross over appeal to both parties. You would think having someone who can reach and motivate the Republican base would be their first priority.


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Posted by DudeinCali

Good question.
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by deacon20081 September 3, 2008 3:49 PM EDT
The Cut And Paste Minions of McSame that are dying to get on that "Lemming Express Bus" are really antsy are they not. ROTFL
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by deacon20081 September 3, 2008 3:47 PM EDT
Actually McCain and Palin do represent what we want,honest change, officials that have suffered the ups and downs and disappointments of everyday life. The rest of you are living in your own little worlds. Obama, Biden and Paul are just "good ole boys" in a long line of good ole boy politicians. Bush is not the problem with this country, it is the fact that democrats have had control of congress for years and this is what happens everytime they are in control. What makes anyone thinks Obama is change, it is business as usual if he gets in. It is time for Mr. Paul and his little followers to get a clue, support honest change and work together to unseat the democrats.
Posted by myusa1

What a bunch of rediculas drool.
"democrats have had control of congress for years"
Have you been on another planet? Lost in Space or what? Your Republicans and Bush have attempted to destroy our country for their own benefit. The rubber stamp congress of Bush/Cheney where half of them are serving prison time or are under indictments, is about to come to an end, but Not Soon Enough.
The "Signing Statement President" and his henchmen are on the way out.
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by trrrorislamc September 3, 2008 3:43 PM EDT
STOP AMNESTY,,, VOTE GOP,,,

ummmm it is the DEMONIC-RATS that want to grant amnesty to illegals,,, including HUSSEIN,,,

HUSSEINs solution for illegals is to grant them amnesty and have americans learn SPANISH,,,

words out of his own mouth,,,

AMERICANS NEED TO LEARN SPANISH,,,

Obama to America--Learn Spanish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W7srmHLclw

Barack Obama: Your Children Should Learn To Speak Spanish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZprtPat1Vk

HUSSEIN SUPPORTS AMNESTY TO THE FULLEST,,,

from his own website,,,

Barack Obama On Amnesty
Barack Obama supports amnesty to the fullest.
http://www.barackobamawin.com/barack-obama-amnesty.htm
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by trrrorislamc September 3, 2008 3:42 PM EDT
HUSSEIN ENERGY PLAN,,, INFLATE YOUR TIRES,,, GET A TUNE UP,,,

68 million acres of land federally leased for drilling

It''s part of nearly 2 billion acres overseen by two federal agencies %u2014 the Bureau of Land Management and the Minerals Management Service %u2014 that have potential for oil and gas exploration, the bulk of which is strictly off limits.
http://www.startribune.com/business/25665954.html

hmmmmm that is only 3.4% of the available lands

THANKS DEMONIC-RATS,,,


DRILLING WORKED FOR NORWAY,,,

NORWAY FOUND OFFSHORE OIL,,, SO CAN THE USA,,,

Since 1970 it''s been clear that vast oil and gas riches lay under the ocean floor off the Norwegian coast. In the year 2000, we''''ll still be determining the size of these resources. We know that at the turn of the millennium Norway will be one of the world''s major oil exporting countries and a main source of natural gas for Europe. Following a sharp increase in oil production in the 1970s, 80s and 90s, oil extraction will level off and decline in the next decade, while gas production will double from 1995 to 2005. The Petroleum sector will remain one of the most important spheres of the Norwegian economy for a long time to come.
http://www.reisenett.no/norway/facts/economy/oil_producer.html
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by antoniof123 September 3, 2008 3:30 PM EDT
support honest change and work together to unseat the democrats.

Posted by myusa1 at 12:22 PM : Sep 03, 2008

I hate to tell you this but by the end of this election there will be at least 6 to 12 Republican senators not retruning to Washington. Not only that there will be even more Republican Governor losses as will as House. Also, State houses and senotors will be replaced with Democrats. Sorry to burst you bubble but when you don''t listen to the American voters except that and nothing more.
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by brianbwb-2009 September 3, 2008 3:25 PM EDT
Posted by myusa1

Why should they work against their own interests, with a party that won''t even allow them a voice at the convention?

You would do better by asking flies to support the spiders.
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by myusa1 September 3, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
Actually McCain and Palin do represent what we want,honest change, officials that have suffered the ups and downs and disappointments of everyday life. The rest of you are living in your own little worlds. Obama, Biden and Paul are just "good ole boys" in a long line of good ole boy politicians. Bush is not the problem with this country, it is the fact that democrats have had control of congress for years and this is what happens everytime they are in control. What makes anyone thinks Obama is change, it is business as usual if he gets in. It is time for Mr. Paul and his little followers to get a clue, support honest change and work together to unseat the democrats.
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by brianbwb-2009 September 3, 2008 3:13 PM EDT
Actually the Independent Party should become an activist association, rather than a political party.

When one sees their positions, they represent more of the Democrats'' stated concerns than Republicans''.

Gun control? GOP
Abortion? Dem.
Taxes? Neither.
Abolish the Fed? Dems
Pot? Dems
Government intrusion into private lives? Dems
Corruption? Neither.
Corporate welfare? Dems.
Deregulation? Both.
Secular influence on laws? Dems
Foreign military policy? Dems
Foreign economic policy? Dems
Constitutional issues? Dems
Green issues? Both.
Economic issues? Dems.

I could go on, but the concerns of the independent party are closer to the Democrat positions, yet they court the Republicans, who don''t want to let them in, perhaps because, like the GOP, there are more anti-social elements within, and their voices are louder, influencing the group to try to affiliate with the Republicans. Ron Paul for example, counts among his supporters the kkk, aryan nations, and other neo-Nazi groups, that do contribute much needed money, in exchange for a disproportionate voice in shaping the goals of the whole.

If they simply become an advocacy group, they can help elect politicians from both sides who reflect particular views, without having to swallow the whole program of either party in exchange for an "official" seat at the table.
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by warmonger247 September 3, 2008 3:05 PM EDT
Ron Paul The True American Hero!
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by dudeincali September 3, 2008 3:03 PM EDT
Why is the RNC afraid of having Ron Paul speak at the convention? Ron Paul obviously has a vocal and determined following. And of all things, he has cross over appeal to both parties. You would think having someone who can reach and motivate the Republican base would be their first priority.
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by walt1944-2009 September 3, 2008 2:57 PM EDT
It has been learned that the Republican/Libertarian congressman, Ron Paul, will be allowed to the neocon Fascist Nazi rally only to the floor, accompanied by a neocon Fascist Nazi chapereon, with none of his staff, and after his visit, all his credentials will be taken from him.

It has also been rumored that Sarah Palin will be allowed to bring a grizzly bear cub and a full-grown moose to the rally, together with the staff to clean up after them.

It is even rumored that Vladimer Putin will make a surprise visit to the rally, to speak about how "wonderful" a "neighbor" Sarah Palin has been and how he is waiting expectantly for the day she becomes Vice-Emperess so that Alaska can secede from the USSA and become a part of Russia!

SIG HEIL, BUSH!!!!
sig heil, AMERICA FIRST(????????), McCain!!!!!
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by drinuk September 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
yeswecan09, Oh No You Can''t !
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by dan9111 September 3, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
McCain has already said he wants more like Alito, Roberts and Scalia who all voted in favor of the govt''''s unconstitutional treatment of Guantanamo Bay detainees.

Posted by CultureChang

Good point, maybe Obama is `better` by 0.001%. But your reasoning about judges is crazy. The judges you mention have defended handgun ownership! And the Guantanamo Bay people aren''t going to help us dude, so forget that unsound reasoning.
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by yeswecan09 September 3, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
*****McCain/Palin at 47%, compared to 45% support for Obama/Biden.*****

Poll Date Sample Obama (D) McCain (R) Spread

RCP Average 08/29 - 09/02 -- 49.0 42.8 Obama +6.2

On average Obama is up over 6 points

This is from here:

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2008/president/us/general_election_mccain_vs_obama-225.html

If you want to check for yourself -- hyperlinks never work right in this forum, so you it might be easier to go to www.realclearpolitics.com and scroll to "polls"
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by trrrorislamc September 3, 2008 2:09 PM EDT
WHO WOULD VOTE FOR THIS FALSE PROPHET???

LOOK WHO IS PLAYING THE MUSLIM / RACE CARD,,, RACIST HUSSEIN,,,

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=OBAMA+DID I MENTION HE IS BLACK

Obama: "Whites are all racist"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77Wzx1_r6ps

Obama quotes: What he really thinks...
OF TYPICAL WHITE PERSONS,,,

HUSSEIN KNOWS RACE BATING,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9tSpFUEooI

Michelle Obama Quotes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj4oApJK2as

The Real Michelle Obama: Mistress Of Gloom & Doom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdG8cxuAeFY&feature=related

Mark Levin puts Michelle Obama in her place
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxllLkYwrAI&feature=related

Stupid Quotes/Gaffes from Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BHyqtaECLI
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by culturechang September 3, 2008 2:05 PM EDT
Ron Paul supporters should now vote for Obama.....and those are big numbers of poeple when less than 100,000 votes has been the deciding factors in recent elections.

At least Obama will nominate judges and justices who will protect freedom. Freedom is what its all about and the judicial system is where your freedom is today. Niether party cares about your rights today. McCain has already said he wants more like Alito, Roberts and Scalia who all voted in favor of the govt''s unconstitutional treatment of Guantanamo Bay detainees.
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by homespunlady September 3, 2008 1:59 PM EDT
Posted by trrrorislamc at 10:54 AM : Sep 03, 2008

And the McSame -PAIN end-timer Bedroom Police are SPAMMING AGAIN
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by homespunlady September 3, 2008 1:56 PM EDT
As a woman, a veteran with over 20 years serving our country and an American citizen that had reached the point of despair over the foolishness of the past few decades in Washington I can still hold a sliver of hope that Constitutional Rights, common sense and real fiscal responsibility might reappear.

THANK YOU RON PAUL.

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by trrrorislamc September 3, 2008 1:54 PM EDT
HUSSEIN SAY HE IS NOT READY TO BE PRESIDENT,,,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BHyqtaECLI

BIDEN SAYS HUSSEIN NOT READY,,,

BIDEN SAYS HE IS READY TO RUN WITH OR AGAINST MCCAIN,,,

BIDEN SAYS COUNTRY BETTER OFF WITH MCCAIN,,, THAN HUSSEIN,,,

Joe Biden On Barack Obama
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVUPqoowf8

HILLARY SAYS HUSSEIN NOT READY,,,

"I think that I have a lifetime of experience that I will bring to the White House. Sen. John McCain has a lifetime of experience that he''''d bring to the White House. And Sen. Obama has a speech he gave in 2002." Hillary Clinton
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2008/03/hillary-clinton.html

THEY ARE 100% CORRECT,,,
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