At the beginning......personally I thought the joke about RP being the only person in politics (since he is a doctor) to say "take your clothes off" more than Bill Clinton was actually pretty funny.
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Off topic, but why not?
at INTRADE right now: (last price)
Ghoul: 40.9
Flopney: 29.3
Thompson: 8.4
McCain: 7.1
Paul: 7.0
Huck:5.7
I'm of the opinion that Dr. Paul will catch Thompson by November 5th. If not, he's sure to catch hi after that. If I had the money, I would SO invest in this "stock."
Ron Paul, Educating America
Style Points
I watched the Tonight show last night, and the same thing that I feel dilutes President Pauls' message was on full display. He speaks from the perspective of someone who has an intimate grasp of the issues, but he doesn't dumb it down for the less educated electorate, who make up a majority of voters. If he spoke slower, he would be more effective in getting his point across. When someone speaks too quickly, it has the effect of rushing the mind of the one listening, and makes the speaker seem confused. I don't think it's as important to get it all in as it is to make the audience feel like the points are worth the time it takes for comprehension. One or 2 well understood points are better than 7 or 8 rushed over points. Part of it, I think, is his humbleness in not wanting to take up too much time...part of it may be rookie angst. However, if he truly feels that the message is carrying the day, not necessarily just him, then humbleness to the message is more important than to the listener. If he goes over for a few seconds or minutes...so what? All of the other "First-tier" blowhards seem to have figured out when to take the time they need to make their points. And, lets not forget, the American people are, by and large, going to vote just as much for style as they are for substance. I mean, how many people have actually had a beer with GW Bush? Or gone hunting with Cheney? Or cried with Bill Clinton? Or acted alongside Reagan or Thompson? We internet Paulites/junkies are already won over. Mass appeal requires more than mass exposure. The key word is "Appeal". Like that guy said to Russell Crowe in Gladiator "Win the crowd and you win your freedom". Hopefully, someone in President Pauls' inner circle is working on presentation skills with him.
By the way, I did like the line when he said "I'm flawed, but the message isn't" (I'm paraphrasing)
We all knew it.......
When Ron Paul gets a chance to speak his piece, in peace, his messege really resonates and hits home. He was actually winning over Leno. Most people are just like Jay Leno, they don't believe that there can be a solution - much less a simple solution. Ron is doing an excellent job of convincing people that it can be done. I loved the points on:
Flat Tax? Yeah, I'd support a flat tax, as in really flat, like zero.
If you abolish the income tax, the money doesn't go away, it simply stays at home, in your pocket.
Go Ron Paul. Look at the others scramble. They're still talking about the same old stale issues that we all know don't amount to a hill of beans. The way I see it is the Federal Government has become an obnoxious dragon. While Ron Paul is willing to fight and slay the dragon, all the others (Dems & Reps) are content to keep on riding the dragon and snorting the spoils.
alan laney
The flat tax comment was my favorite of the night!
He showed us that he has a great sense of humor, but that he can be serious at the same time. Loved it!
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Look, ma, I'm on the teevee!
Dr. Paul's smile at the very end of the broadcast (after shaking John Lydon's hand) was absolutely priceless. That winning grin will forever be burned into my mind. It wasn't a cheesy grin (although all the hallmarks were there), but rather a grin of satisfaction, disbelief and amazement. I can't recall seeing so much vibrancy and genuine happiness in Ron Paul's demeanor...at least not on the teevee! And all in just three short seconds. Last night's appearance by Dr. Paul was a watershed moment for his campaign. Seriously.
I watched the entire broadcast with a friend who is aware of Dr. Paul, but spends most of his free time watching sports. My friend was very impressed with Dr. Paul's performance on The Tonight Show, providing me with some valuable insight into what first impressions Ron Paul might set. It's good to get reinforcing comments from those who are still unconcerned with the 2008 presidential bid.
p.s. I am a fan of John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten) and I think he was being as respectable to Dr. Paul as a true punk rocker could be. And I also enjoyed the performance of "Anarchy in the U.K." Who would have thought that broadcast teevee could be so engaging?
It was fine, could have been better
I was impressed with how it went. In particular, with Jay starting off with informing people about Paul being a medical doctor, OB, and being in the Air Force. This was very strong.
I still think that Dr. Paul needs to make the point about the war and the federal reserve and money and inflation and how it affects those on fixed income better. When Leno asked Paul, well, you want to abolish Social Security? I cringed. Also when Paul made a case about how glad young people would be to opt out of Social Security, I think this is a minor point, and this is not at all what is driving young student support for Dr. Paul.
He makes the points, but not well, and since this is a new message, people need to hear it over and over again, each time said simply and plainly.
The Fed enables wars, since wars cost tons of money, and having the Fed enables the gov't to carry out wars without taxing people by printing money. Printing money causes inflation. The inflation indicators hide true inflation. and RETIRED PEOPLE ON FIXED INCOMES CAN NO LONGER LIVE. I never hear this point. Otherwise, retirees, who vote in droves, are going to be worried about "well, Paul is going to abolish Medicare and Social Security". Paul needs to emphasize how inflation is being hidden, in that it excludes food and energy costs. How people go to the grocery store and spend 100 dollars, and find they've bought almost nothing. How the elderly are being forced out of homes because of large increases in property taxes and food.
Basically, people care primarily about their own economic well-being first. This is what wins elections. I think that Dr. Paul has a way to go in terms of emphasizing those parts of his message that will have the broadest appeal.
ironically, that theory,
ironically, that theory, that people care about their own well-being is exactly what makes Ron Paul's economic system work. Crazy.
I liked his flat-tax joke, btw, but he should have used that opportunity to express the idea that America can still be America without an income tax. Too much emphasis on 1913, he needs to tell people about today, and how we can survive without it.
Ron Paul's policies are great, but they're not very good in soundbytes. He needs to get himself a chance to speak up about it.
Back to retirees though, maybe someone should fill the AARP in on Dr. Paul's plan, and how it affects retirees?
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Good job!
I too liked the interview. I think Ron Paul was relaxed and eloquent. Very humble. Kind of neighborly (without the barking dogs).
I read some negative posts earlier before I saw the video. Some were concerned that ncb was making fun of Ron Paul. I figured that since it was the tonight show where people go to laugh one would expect to have some fun poked at them. It's a roast type situation. Go back and look at the Dean Martin roast of Barry Goldwater. Thats comedy for you. No exemptions.
But Mr. Leno was quite professional with his questions and he gave Ron Paul a chance to answer them.
And the Paul/clinton joke was very funny and original.
Good job Ron Paul!
I sure am glad I am not one of them guys George Carlin is talking about. I think.
Go Ron Paul!
none are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.
The "fish stick" joke was John Stewart's
When Ron appeared on the Daily Show months back, John Stewart introduced him by saying something like...
"My next guest is a 10 term Congressman from Texas, current Presidential candidate, and his wife makes really good fish sticks..."
But don't blame Jay. I mean, it's not like he steals material from other sources all the time. (sarcasm warning)
Mrs. Paul's husband
"I have my shortcomings, but the message has no shortcomings."
I agree: This is probably the best line of the campaign, and Dr. Paul's delivery was perfect.
Jay's fish stick joke was great too.
Maybe we should adopt the fish stick as a symbol of the campaign. The box of fish sticks that's in our freezer isn't flashy and a lot of people would turn up their noses at it. But to a starving man it would be a godsend.
This wonderful, humble man we support usually isn't the slickest one on the stage, but to a nation starved for liberty...
The script was great!
I thought Jay and Ron hit on most of the issues that Ron should have talked about, especially the abolishment of the income tax/IRS, and giving Ron a chance to explain how it could be done.
I was a bit concerned that the campaign wasn't going to direct the interview, but they set the script nearly perfectly (imo) to get the message across.
Now let's hope that the TV audience will connect with Ron's message and throw him their support.
Wow...Wow...Wow!
Just saw it now. Makes me want to cry!
"I have my shortcomings, but the message has no shortcomings." - Dr. Ron Paul
Let's list his shortcomings: he is humble, he is honest, he has integrity, he is consistent, he is utterly loyal to the Constitution,... no these aren't shortcomings... how we have been duped in accepting that our politicians should have big egos, be con-artists, liars, abusers of the Constitution.... and then we vote for them. Ron Paul, he has no equal among his peers. Cometh the hour, cometh the man!
Plano TX
I Thought He Hit a Home Run
It was one of his best performances ever.
And just think how many people he reached.
Paleoconservative
I agree
The Good Doctor knocked one out of the ballpark...
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Freedom - Peace - Prosperity
it went great
I thought that Dr. Paul and Leno were on the same page. Leno set him up to help clarify his positions, like when he asked him if he was an isolationist. It is something that Ron Paul gets called which isn't true, and he was able to set it straight. It seemed like Leno is an undeclared Ron Paul supporter, but he can't say that he supports him b/c his job requires him to stay completely neutral. Great interview, Ron Paul came across as a genuinely nice person.
I love ron paul!
btw, I thought the Ron Paul/Clinton joke about asking women to take off their clothes was really really funny.
I love ron paul!
I wish that were true
I often wonder from some of Leno's jokes if he isn't a libertarian. I think a lot of comedians who make fun of politics end up going that route merely bc they see how stupid politics are because they joke about them all the time.
However Leno is one to always treat his guests with the upmost respect and question them well on issues when they are politicians in my experience.
Leno also does a great job of appearing to remain impartial and treat everyone fairly... so who knows. The best thing that he could do is to incorporate Ron Paul into some more of his jokes from time to time. Then we will know.
sex piss-tols
these dudes are interested in nothing other than feeding their damned faces. they are not talented musicians and are nothing more than average in the mental category as well. also they are obvious candidates to succumb to the sellout enticements of the ruling establishment (being hungry in old age, etc).
in short the 2007 version of the sex-pistols aint shit.
What a great day for the Ron
What a great day for the Ron Paul campaign and supporters, the show was awesome, the crowd going wild when he was introduced was mad.
Absoulutely brilliant day!
There was an article posted on digg that stated that after the Jay Leno show that the Ron Paul site had crashed due to the volume in traffic, I'm not sure if this is true or not, but the issue is regarding November 5th, there is going to be a hell of a lot of traffic on RP site that day, does anyone know if his server can handle it?
I Couldn't Get On When I Tried
It's a good kind of problem to have.
Paleoconservative
Know where you are coming
Know where you are coming from, but the 5th of november is mass donation day, if the site crashes due to the amount of traffic then people can't donate.
You need to understand how many people will click on to Ron Paul on the 5th, the supporters, the donars, the media, all the other campaigns and thier staff and supporters, all the trolls, November 5th 2007 is Ron Paul website day for the 2008 election. This is really huge, the site must not be allowed to crash, just the hits it will get will make headlines which is positive news for Ron Paul!
Job 1
I couldn't agree more. Beefing up the site should be top priority for the campaign. It should never be allowed to go down.
Washington doesn't need more lawyers.
It needs a doctor!
Dr. Ron Paul *** RX for Freedom
wow! dr. paul was spectacular!!!
hi,
i woke up at 4 something and my first thought was "oh yeah, the doc on leno" so i grabbed my laptop and came to dailypaul to see it anyone put up a vid yet and yipppee - there it was!
boy o boy it was a GREAT interview! the doc was so relaxed and cool. he looked right at home.
it was a great interview - absolutely great! jay leno was respectful and asked some good questions and the doc came off smelling like a rose - a real class act!
how could anyone not LOVE this man???
to know him IS to love him!!!
i loved it when he said "there's a RISK i might win"!!! - great little statement - GREAT!
i love you doc - you're the best and the millions of people got to see you as you are a humble, brilliant, kind, intelligent man with lots of common sense!
go doc - you are my hero!!!
blessings,
sunny
Ron Paul is My President
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tonight show
An absolute ass kicking homerun! Now this is the Ron Paul everyone needed to see and did, this is the sell job I have been waiting for. He was wearing a tailored suit that looked great and his hair was styled nicely, looking good Doc! He got some excellent talking points across all the while cutting up and enjoying himself, he wasn't nervous in the beginning just very excited. Ron has a warm, disarming, fatherly demeanor that is very powerful, when people take to the guy they don't just like him, they love him. What everyone heard and saw tonight is a flat out honest stand up guy who is clearly the best choice for President. More guest appearances will soon follow we are freakin on our way, there is no stopping him now.
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Onward and upward!
Paleoconservative
perfect.
I thought this interview went PERFECTLY. Honestly, I couldn't ask for anything better! THANK YOU JAY LENO
In love, liberty and truth,
Kelly
RON PAUL 2008
In love, liberty and truth,
Kelly
RON PAUL 2008 & 2012
Sex Pistols supporting Ron Paul?
I noticed as Johnney Rotten (John Linden) who is the singer of the Sex Pistols was in between lyrics he said a couple of things to Ron Paul. The first was I think.
"Hello Mr. Paul"
and the second...
"So when are you planning to get out of Iraq"
I can't really tell if the Sex Pistols were applauding Dr. Paul or just shuving it to him because he is a politician.....I mean come on, Ron Paul is the closest thing to an Anarchist presidential candidate out there being a libertarianistic Constitutionalist. Plus his views on ending the war on drugs and guns rights I'm sure is something all anarchists agree on.
If you think just because the Sex Pistols were singing a song about Anarchy doesn't reflect their views, then think again. Mr. Johnney Rotten, I would say, has had a pretty consistant background on anarchy. He(with the rest of the band) even publicly denied the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame award...while bashing the industry within their statement.
So...your thoughts on what happened?
- Brennan
- Brennan
Tom Cruise, Ron Paul - Great! ...Sex Pistols - not so great...
It was great to see Ron Paul on the show. I think that his demeanor was the best yet and he was able to speak clearly and comfortably, probably to many across the nation who are still learning about him. I was a bit confused when Jay Leno introduced the Sex Pistols (whose performance was terrible!) by pointing to Ron Paul and saying something like, "good follow up" or some comment that implied their song about anarchy was akin to Ron Paul's message...Ron Paul's message is quite the opposite! Ron Paul made a good point on that note. Even though Ron Paul may have shortcomings, the message he carries does not - Go Ron Paul!!
Trevor W
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