Ron Paul supporters put dent in unity at GOP convention - Polidicks

[quote]Tampa, Florida (CNN) - The always-vocal supporters of Ron Paul made one final push to support the Texas congressman's bid for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination Tuesday, and in the process made their displeasure at the GOP establishment known as official proceedings at the Republican National Convention got underway. Paul's supporters shouted and booed when rules were adopted as part of the Republican Party's official platform that would hinder the kind of grassroots campaign that carried Paul to the national convention. The booing turned to cheers, however, when Paul stepped out onto the convention floor. Shouts of "let him speak" broke out from his supporters, who are fervently loyal to the libertarian congressman who is making his third and, he says, final bid for the presidency. When their candidate received any delegates in the state-by-state roll call, Paul's supporters delivered loud cheers. However, convention organizers ultimately made a decision to stop calling out the Paul delegates.That decision was met with furious cries from Paul's supporters, who said their voices weren't being heard at the Republican Party's official gathering. When states listed delegate votes for both Romney and Paul, party officials at the podium listed only the votes assigned to Romney, who secured enough delegates Tuesday to officially clinch the GOP nomination. At one point, delegates from Maine walked off the convention floor in protest of a Republican National Committee decision to replace 10 of the 20 delegates Paul had secured in the state. That move prevented Maine from submitting Paul's name for nomination. "I wanted to see the chairman keep it fair," Tom Bronza, a delegate and Ron Paul supporter from Pennsylvania, told CNN. "I just wanted to see the yeas and nays on the rolls. I knew it would be close. I wanted to record the numbers and wanted the chair to announce it. He didn't. I am disappointed in that. But that's the way the cards fell." Bronza said the treatment from national Republicans toward Paul supporters had him seriously weighing whether he would vote for Mitt Romney in November. "The way I was treated here today, I felt like I was picked on a lot by a number of different people, so I'm not too happy about that, and you know, if I was well received and no shenanigans, I would have considered it in November," Bronza said.[/quote] Source: [url]http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/28/ron-paul-supporters-put-dent-in-unity-at-gop-convention/[/url] [quote] [h2]Paul supporters protest through convention halls[/h2] Tampa, Florida (CNN) - A large number of Ron Paul supporters marched through the halls of the Tampa Bay Times Forum, site of the Republican convention, protesting what they feel is unfair treatment by organizers against them. The group, estimated at several hundred, marched through the upper hallways of the site shouting "As Maine goes, so goes the nation" in protest of the Republican National Committee voting not to seat 10 delegates from Maine and replacing them with pro-Mitt Romney ones. Also 10 alternates were not seated. The protesting contingent, which included some delegates, some alternate delegates and supporters, marched through the corridor on the level of the forum above the convention floor. Maine delegate Bernie Johnson, who backed Paul, told CNN it was in protest "of the injustice" done by the RNC. Some of the participants said the demonstration was spontaneous and was not planned in advance. "It just grew," Johnson said. The group had come to the site to watch a video tribute to Ron Paul and to hear the speech from his son, Rand. After both were done is when they were getting ready to leave and the protest came about. Once they'd made their presence known the group dispersed.[/quote] Source: [url]http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/29/paul-supporters-protest-through-convention-halls/[/url] His run may be dead, but his supporters continue on

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;37462804]Source: [url]http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/28/ron-paul-supporters-put-dent-in-unity-at-gop-convention/[/url] Source: [url]http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/29/paul-supporters-protest-through-convention-halls/[/url] His run may be dead, but his supporters continue on[/QUOTE]For once I am alright with Ron Paul's supporters. Hopefully they'll create a bigger divide in the GOP and help draw away voters from Romney. Hello Spoiler Effect.

Of all the Republican candidate, I thought Ron Paul was the most honest and trustworthy, even if his views were loony. His supporters on the other hand....

[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;37462897]For once I am alright with Ron Paul's supporters. Hopefully they'll create a bigger divide in the GOP and help draw away voters from Romney. Hello Spoiler Effect.[/QUOTE] The leaders of the RNC have been cracking down on RP support since the beginning.

[QUOTE=download;37462903]Of all the Republican candidate, I thought Ron Paul was the most honest and trustworthy, even if his views were loony. His supporters on the other hand....[/QUOTE]Being honest and trustworthy (which quite frankly Paul wasn't, he just was better at putting up a front than the others) may be notable traits, but that doesn't mean the man actually deserves any respect or support for them, especially when he is honest and trustworthy about horrible ideas. [editline]29th August 2012[/editline] [QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;37462930]The leaders of the RNC have been cracking down on RP support since the beginning.[/QUOTE]I'm still hoping it'll cut in to Romney's support. Its fucking terrifying that Mitt Romney and Andrew Ryan can be in a position to potentially run a bagel shop, let alone the entire fucking country.

The difference between Ron Paul and the other republicans is that I may not agree with his policies (and in fact think many of them are batshit insane), at least he is a decent, thoughtful, respectful man. Unlike the rest of the GOP clowns that can't wait another day to say another bigoted atrocity (and their policy is even more batshit insane)

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;37462804]His run may be dead, but his supporters continue on[/QUOTE] The man could drop dead right now and his supporters would still say "Ron Paul 2012" until the election ended.

[QUOTE=asteroidrules;37462983]The man could drop dead right now and his supporters would still say "Ron Paul 2012" until the election ended.[/QUOTE] Well it's not like it would hurt is chances at all.

RON PAUL 2016

[QUOTE=Fenderson;37463049]RON PAUL 2016[/QUOTE]You know that he said that he wasn't going to run again after this season, right?

[QUOTE=Mingebox;37463036]Well it's not like it would hurt is chances at all.[/QUOTE] Could actually improve them somewhat, all those deceased voters might be more willing to vote for someone they can relate to.

[QUOTE=asteroidrules;37463087]Could actually improve them somewhat, all those deceased voters might be more willing to vote for someone they can relate to.[/QUOTE]And the elderly, he'd be looking out for their future.

[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;37463086]You know that he said that he wasn't going to run again after this season, right?[/QUOTE] i read it im just mocking the dedication of ron paul supporters

[QUOTE=asteroidrules;37462983]The man could drop dead right now and his supporters would still say "Ron Paul 2012" until the election ended.[/QUOTE] I plan to.

Ron Paul basically set this up for his son to run in the future.

[QUOTE=Laferio;37464109]Ron Paul basically set this up for his son to run in the future.[/QUOTE] Would make for a sick movie title: "Son of Ron Paul: Salvation of Uhmurucuh!"

Is anyone else totally unnerved at the direction the GOP is taking? I mean, it's always had it's quirks, but shit is getting downright distressing. It's pretty much entirely owned by the stupendously wealthy banks that fucked everything up to begin with, and they've convinced millions of otherwise normal Americans that the only way to fix everything is to put the same people in charge of the country. They shut Ron Paul out of the race because he obviously didn't support the GOP's owner's interests. I'm not a huge fan of RP, but it was pretty obvious.

[QUOTE=Sector 7;37464823]Is anyone else totally unnerved at the direction the GOP is taking? I mean, it's always had it's quirks, but shit is getting downright distressing. It's pretty much entirely owned by the stupendously wealthy banks that fucked everything up to begin with, and they've convinced millions of otherwise normal Americans that the only way to fix everything is to put the same people in charge of the country. They shut Ron Paul out of the race because he obviously didn't support the GOP's owner's interests. I'm not a huge fan of RP, but it was pretty obvious.[/QUOTE]Quite frankly, anyone paying attention has seen this coming for a while now, I just don't think anyone expected it to his this point so fast.

[QUOTE=Sector 7;37464823]Is anyone else totally unnerved at the direction the GOP is taking? I mean, it's always had it's quirks, but shit is getting downright distressing. It's pretty much entirely owned by the stupendously wealthy banks that fucked everything up to begin with, and they've convinced millions of otherwise normal Americans that the only way to fix everything is to put the same people in charge of the country. [/QUOTE] the republican party has been working towards this point for like 30 years dude

[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;37463666]I plan to.[/QUOTE] After this election who are Paul supporters going to back up? Johnson? I know Rand Paul pissed a lot of people off so he's out.

[QUOTE=Chicken_Chaser;37466076]After this election who are Paul supporters going to back up? Johnson? I know Rand Paul pissed a lot of people off so he's out.[/QUOTE] I honestly have no idea. It took me some time to come around to Ron Paul so I'm guessing it'll be a while to come around to someone else to support.

Well, i'd be a better president than Romney since he wants to kill or enslave 93% of you, while i only want to kill the southern half of you. Should i run?

[QUOTE=Chicken_Chaser;37466076]After this election who are Paul supporters going to back up? Johnson? I know Rand Paul pissed a lot of people off so he's out.[/QUOTE] Probably Johnson if anything, unless someone else shows up. Rand Paul is starting to seem more like a typical republican(although some say he is doing it to gain favor in the party)

As a Ron Paul supporter, I am becoming increasingly disappointed with the behavior of some members of the liberty movement. We need to be more civil and willing to compromise politically with the RNC if we want to see our ideas become part of the national conversation. We need to moderate the radicals and get the libertarians out of the Libertarian party. Rebellious behavior like what happened at the convention doesn't legitimize us and creates hostility with the establishment.

Honestly, its not a surprise that both sides are getting more and more fragmented. Its a just a mirror of how angry, afraid and confused the American public is. Everyone who watches C-Span knows exactly what our government is doing but who watches it? Almost no one so there is a massive distrust in what our government does. The amount of distrust is completely unhealthy as we're now having people commit horrible acts from the vitriol being spewed by both sides. People have forgotten that freedom of speech comes with consequences and hiding behind it doesn't change the fact that your words influenced them to act. If anything, our nation as a whole needs to stop, smoke a joint, relax and rethink what we're doing. Its also scary to think that a political body that is heavily religious, racist, uncompromising and getting more and more violent has become a major political player in our government. I mean of course the Tea Party.

Very first time that turd has ever done something useful. Hope he goes full metal nader on the republicans.

[QUOTE=Sector 7;37464823]Is anyone else totally unnerved at the direction the GOP is taking? I mean, it's always had it's quirks, but shit is getting downright distressing. It's pretty much entirely owned by the stupendously wealthy banks that fucked everything up to begin with, and they've convinced millions of otherwise normal Americans that the only way to fix everything is to put the same people in charge of the country. They shut Ron Paul out of the race because he obviously didn't support the GOP's owner's interests. I'm not a huge fan of RP, but it was pretty obvious.[/QUOTE] "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis

[QUOTE=Doctor Zedacon;37463086]You know that he said that he wasn't going to run again after this season, right?[/QUOTE] I'm sure we'll get a "Rand Paul 2016" movement though.

[QUOTE=Derubermensch;37469260]As a Ron Paul supporter, I am becoming increasingly disappointed with the behavior of some members of the liberty movement. We need to be more civil and willing to compromise politically with the RNC if we want to see our ideas become part of the national conversation. We need to moderate the radicals and get the libertarians out of the Libertarian party. Rebellious behavior like what happened at the convention doesn't legitimize us and creates hostility with the establishment.[/QUOTE] Fucking this. From my vantage point it looks like Ron Paul supporters are the worst thing that have happened to Ron Paul. Annoyingly I don't remember who said it, but I remember a professional marketer employed by Paul's bid saying that the ordinary supporters made his job harder.

If no one realized, I just described the Taliban.