ABC Debates (live webcast)

I always watch the debates using the New York Time's Analyzing the Details tool, you can watch these January the 5th ABC debates over at their website (you can easily skip through sections and read the transcript). I can definitely recommend watching it this way.

Ron Paul was right on:
1) He was the only one who didn't turn personal
2) He made his points clearly

I continue to be amazed that he willingly continues to speak his mind KNOWING that these snickers are all around him. He has more courage than the rest of these guys combined.

Over the next month (certainly post Super Tuesday) most of these others will disappear. We can ensure Dr. Paul continues because we will fund him. Eventually The debates will be between Dr. Paul and one other -- thus giving more opportunity to be heard.

Let us all stay focussed -- and take the lead from Dr. Paul. He has consistently delivered this message for thirty years. That is patience. We cannot complain that no one is listening because of the current day-to-day freak show. This will take commitment and patience.

Last night, Ron Paul was the only candidate who did not ridicule or attack another candidate. He only politely waited his turn, gave logical answers and even asked rhetorical questions his opponents wanted nothing to do with. This to me is a sign of strength; it is another example of Ron Paul taking the high-road.

As I watched the other candidates snicker and laugh and not let Dr. Paul finish his answers I was upset they would treat him this way, but then it dawned on me this is what they do best -- go on the offense -- bully others to get their way. If they would only listen to Ron Paul in their treatment of each other -- follow the Golden Rule. There will be BLOW BACK for their behavior -- eventually it WILL happen. Then I asked myself -- why do they need to bully Ron Paul -- the answer -- because they FEAR him. They FEAR his message -- they FEAR his support and their initial reaction -- just as it would be in the whitehouse is to go on the attack.

We must not stop taking Ron Paul's lead. We must continue to spread his message taking the high-road. "Let there be peace on Earth...and let it begin with me."

"There is nothing to fear, but fear itself."

Mom / Wife / Teacher / Christian for Ron Paul

it is a tag team of sorts. how many half wits against dr. paul? the big question remains, is america full of half wits willing to buy the misinformation from the half wits?

the process is so skewed against dr. paul. war and all the crap sells so much better on cnn, fox, etc than hope, freedom, peace and prosperity - the message of dr. paul. maybe this is why the wrong doings of the u.s.'s foreign policy will lead to moral and economic decay of the empire to bring it to its knees. maybe china won't have to go to war to have influence on the u.s. by then it just might own it.

I could only wonder that if she's selected, err, elected - who would be the first lady?

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During the debate it was suggested that Bush had to change his foriegn policy after the attacks on 911. Everything changed. I was hoping Dr. Paul would point out the fact that Bush, during his first month in the White House called together his cabinet and began considering justification to attack Iraq. 911 was not the cause of the change in policy, rather the excuse for Bush and the NeoCons to implement thier ultimate goal. The NeoCons openly wrote about transforming the middle east, and needed a Pearl Harbor like event to set their plans in action.

We are not over there fighting terrorism, we are there to destroy those nations and steel thier oil. In December 2003 I participated in a US Ambassador's Conference at HQ USEUCOM, in Germany. All the US Ambassador's from the Caspian Region and the Senior Military in the European Command met to discuss the issues at stake. The name of the conference was "Hydrocarbon Infrastructure Protection Program." In otherwords, Protect the Oil Program. They had maps showing the entire middle east, depicting existing and future oil pipe lines and names of all the oil companies involved in this plan.

It angers me to hear the MSM and NeoCons saying we are spreading Democracy and fighting the Global War on Terrorism. If you think we have created a crisis by going into the Middle East, wait till we get fully engaged in Africa. As we speak the US Africa Command is being created and deployed. Both the west and China are competing heavily to control this continent.

We must put a stop to this madness. Although I wish Dr. Paul would speak more about this, I understand how the MSM and NeoCons would use this to thier advantage. This is why we must spread the word ourselves.

I sincerely believe this is our last chance at a peacefull, political revolution.

Brian Sydnes
USAF Veteran
Defense Contractor

web site had this to say about last nights debate..
http://www.crooksandliars...

The ABC/GOP debate in New Hampshire today showed few surprises, but did bring some heated discussions as the candidates pulled out all the right wing talking points in the final push for votes. The format being used by ABC lent itself well to actual conversation, which is refreshing. The question in this clip went to Ron Paul, asking him his opinion on the Bush Doctrine of preemptive war and the the politics of fear took over.

Paul explains how U.S. foreign policy helped fuel the attacks of 9/11, and from there, the rest of the candidates go on the offense. Watching them try to explain how the islamofacists hate us for our freedoms and why America’s actions play no role in terrorism is nothing short of comical. Mitt Romney, once again showing his ignorance to history and international issues, says that the U.S. needs to help bring Islamic countries into “modernity and moderation” — then proceeds to give President Bush a beaming endorsement for keeping us safe. And, right on cue, Rudy Giuliani chimes in, claiming our foreign policy was “totally irrelevant” to 9/11 and terrorism in general. This clip is proof positive that if elected, all of the GOP front runners will continue the failed Bush Doctrine of perpetual war, and are completely unfit to lead our country.

I'm still in the middle of watching this debate from start to finish on http://www.youdecide2008.... but there is one recurring theme that I just don't get. Everyone seems hell-bent on being the strongest nation on earth. What good is there in being strong if you aren't FREE?

Ron Paul is the only one saying that we give the terrorists an excuse to attack by being in their space and sticking our nose into their business. Everyone else keeps repeating more of the same: "it's a different world; having soldiers over there keeps us safe here," etc., but NO ONE explains HOW keeping soldiers in Iraq (or elsewhere on earth) keeps us safe at home. How does keeping soldiers overseas prevent a biological warfare attack on US soil? Or any attack for that matter? I really wish someone would EXPLAIN instead of expect us "morons" to bob our heads blindly in agreement.

Radical Islamic Terrorists - Ron consistantly states that they do not attack us because we are free - they attack us because of our foriegn policy. Yet, Mitt Romney sits there shuffling in his seat, disputing that claim, and talking about how we must help Muslims fight their enemy.

Rudy says that Dr. Paul's policy is FLAWED.

This is my question.

Are we the only DEMOCRATIC Nation in the WORLD?

No - So my question is "Why aren't the other DEMOCRATIC nations attacked by Radical Islamic Terrorists?"

I can't get that Dem & GOP lovefest out of my head.
Body language tells you a lot & it was clearly obvious that Dr Paul's supposedly loyal Party members are united much more closely with their fellow CFR members than with their fellow Constitutionalist Republican.

Disgraceful, horrifying and shocking that one lone man has had the vision, determination & courage to stand up to this.
Greatest man of my lifetime.

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oh, and this comment directed at Ron Paul while they were cutting each other off left & right re "islamic terorrism" (Ron Paul, of course the logical one explaining we need to know WHY people attack us..)
(about 1/3 down the page in the transcript)

MR. ROMNEY (?): We're going to miss you tomorrow night. (Laughter.)

I can only guess this is about the exclusion at the Fox debate.

It's definitely worth reading the transcript (someone posted below-- thanks!)
http://www.nytimes.com/20...

I can't believe Romney is praising GW's action on the war (in his first debate response)

Does he not realize how LOW the Bush's ratings are right now?!

And that 70% of Americans are against the war?!

Oh, yeah, I forgot... these guys dont' really care what the American PEOPLE want... just what their corp/military/indus benefactors want!!

Ron Paul did great!

He was the only one talking sense.

The truth of his message can't help but radiate through the mess of rhetoric and mud-slinging coming from the other politicians.

that debate made me wanna puke......paul didn't do well.

that's just my first reaction. i gotta watch again but.......

viva la revolucion!

http://www.youdecide2008....

Paul had a great, strong, reasonable, prominent showing in the first half of the debate. I think he could be less emphatic about how sprawling a problem terrorism is. It happens. What he didn't say in the debate that he's said before is that the two MOST Islamic countries have the least suicide terrorism and the two countries with the most terrorism aren't even ISLAMIC. I think he could bring up Michael Scheuer and Chalmer's book about the motivations behind suicide terrorism. That would help his argument. But he did get in the point about our propping up dictators. It made him sound less naive.

It was a good debate; nicely moderated and mostly interesting with regards to actual issues and not just platform chatter.

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Wow, he just wiped the floor on the ABC debate that I just caught on YouTube!

He just friggin makes plain sense, and I loved the fact that he explained why oil is going up in an economic sense due to the dollar devaluation in laymens terms, or how ever much you can do that with that topic...

Attah boy RP! KEEP IT UP!

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GOP Debate: Health Care Crisis?
Republicans argue against universal plans.
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Ron Paul on ABC Debate part 1 of 2
http://youtube.com/watch?...

Ron Paul on ABC Debate part 2 of 2
http://www.youtube.com/wa...

Ron Paul for Peace!

http://www.nytimes.com/20...

In his next televised debate or appearance and in following, Ron Paul should dress in an iconic and memorable fashion capturing the revolutionary spirit of his stance and campaign, forcing Americans to question how big of a government we really want. Think how IMPACTING it would be if he walked out on stage dressed like one of our forefathers and armed with lots of Thomas Jefferson quotes!!!!...... Get people talking and reminding them why the Constitution was written.
It's been too long, and we have forgotten.....

She said she had a dream last night that everything she said was blather, and that everything Ron Paul said made perfect sense and was part of a principled view of the world.

PART 2 of the youtube vids isn't working

http://www.youtube.com/wa...

The NH GOP pulled out of sponsoring the Fox GOP "forum" after hearing Ron Paul was excluded. Consider contacting the NH Republican State Committee by phone at (603) 225-9341 or online at nhgop.org. I think they deserve a pat on the back by Ron Paul supporters.

It never fails! Every time I watch a debate, my blood pressure goes up and I almost get sick to my stomach the way they let certain candidates talk till they are blue in the face while others get so much less time answering questions. Tonight was no exception. Why would it be so hard to ask each canidate the same question with a 2 minute response and then the mic is cut off? Then change the order of questioning for each question. So much more material could be covered. And keep the camera on the man talking! We dont need to see their smirks as Ron talks. You can tell they are scared to death of him. Well, MSM! I just answered my own question. *sigh* At least I vented here a little. I almost put my foot through the TV. Ron did good! The only one that gave any intelligent answers.

If the American people cannot, or will not, understand Ron Paul's message,It will not be due to any failure of Ron Paul in the debate. Ron Paul is just too honest for his own good to stoop to the level of the sharks that cackle and
smirk at him--- Man, they really have no sense of respect nor class to a veteran member of Congress who has more knowledge and experience than all of them put together. McCain at least should know better.
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Up to 70% so far at www.youpolls.com/details.... and Lew Rockwell says: www.lewrockwell.com/blog/...

Well done.

I was watching the debate while at the gym pedaling on a bike when I stupidly handed off the remote to a young lady, who immediately messed up with the remote and turned the damn TV off...just when Dr. Paul was responding to the question on the high gas prices. Sheesh! I should not have handed the remote to her, so I caught only the very last two sentences of what he said.

Can someone kindly post word-for-word what he said on the gas prices? I know that I can get transcripts of the entire debate later on...

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A Ron Paul supporter since the 1980's!

Does anyone have full video of the debate, not just RP's responses? I'd like to watch the entire thing beginning to end if someone knows where it's available.

I just need to say this after watching the debate. With the exception of the Good Doctor, I have never seen a bigger bunch of flippin' idiots up on a stage together. Please someone call the insane asylum!

EVERYONE WHO HAS HEARD DR.PAUL KNOWS HE SPEAKS THE TRUTH.

That is why the LONGER we stay in this RACE the more chance he has of winning.

Dr. Paul wants a lot of things and none of them are power. He has watched these cookies fight for the spoils of power in Washington for 30+ years. He waits for them to shut up and he tells the truth. IT IS WORKING. You want him to be bloodthirsty? WHY?! WE ARE THE BLOODTHIRSTY ONES. WE GOT THE KILLER GIG RIGHT HERE NO ASSISTANCE NEEDED FROM THE DOC.

DO NOT DISCOUNT AMERICANS. Many say they are stupid and lazy. NO!

Freedom beats within the hearts of all of God's children and this flame is easily woke!

The fire has been lit. We have gained 20,000 meetup members in 30 days.Do you have any idea of what is going on? We have picked up more more in 30 days than all of the other candidates combined. COMBINED.

CAN YOU SET YOUR EXPECTATIONS ASIDE FOR 2 MINUTES AND LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE?

20,000 US CITIZENS HAVE AGREED TO ATTEND MEETINGS AND WORK TO SUPPORT DR. PAUL SINCE DECEMBER 1ST. We will hit 100,000 TOTAL meetup members by next week.

The GOP has blown off FOX News. Do you have any idea of how important this is? Do you know how much JUICE RUPPERT MURDOCH HAS WITH THE REPUBLICAN PARTY?! HE OWNS THE GOP. FOX IS THE BUSH CHANNEL.

THIS IS A REVOLUTION AND WE HAVE GOT THE NH GOP IN THE REVOLUTION WITH US!

Don't flip out on these primary results. Give it time! We are in this game! If you Google Dr. Paul right now you will see that he has zero coverage from big media. Just little guys. The NH GOP's announcement IS NOT BEING COVERED. They are frozen stiff and don't know what to do. If they lose the National Republican Party they are done! Do you hear me!?

REJOICE!

We want it more than they do. We want it some much we convince the state GOP to back us on an exclusion and DENT a major network.

WE ARE STRONGER THAN THEY ARE AND THEY ARE TERRIFIED OF US!

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