GOP Crackdown Not Going to Deter Ron Paul Regulars

I would like more detail on this however this is from the RNC call.

Every state must follow this call or any changes are null and void.

This counters everything they did as far as how to elect delegates.

Rule 15 Election of delegates or alternate delegates
(11) No delegates or alternate delegates or the date upon which such state party holds a presidential primary,caucus, convention, or meeting for the purpose of voting for a presidential candidate and/or selecting delegates to the national convention if such changes were adopted or made effective after the first tuesday in September of the year before the year in which the national conevntion is to be held.

Can someone get me more detail on what actually happened?

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Dr. Steve Parent

The rule they applied was the one calling for only "strong Republicans" to be allowed to participate in caucuses and conventions. There is no further definition in the rule book, as far as I know, so it is open to narrow or generous interpretation. Rich Magee, Mayor of Glendale and chairman of the local Republican Party, attempted to use that rule (but failed) at the local caucus a month ago to eject the Ron Paul precinct captain. That same Mr. Magee was the Chairman of the Kirkwood convention and he apparently succeeded this time.
It looks to me like the Party regulars saw a loophole and they took full advantage.
Is there a way to beat them? Yes. Become a regular attendee at Republican Party functions, speak up, get to know the players. They will have a very hard time claiming you are not a "strong Republican" if you are part of their tribe.

I would LOVE to offer some clarification for everyone.

First, when it comes to the National laws that define who qualifies as a TRUE Republican, in order to be a delegate, it states three rules:

1. Be a registered voter
2. Voted Republican in the Primary
3. Not have voted on another Party ticket in the Primary

Any other rules that a state may want to impose must be printed in September the year before. At our district, they admitted that this did not happen.

Any other "test" or pledge signing and so on, is breaking those rules. Our Credentials committee agreed it was true, and dropped their contests against our delegates, all but one that is.

Second, in Missouri, there were NO standing rules for the convention, so Robert's Rules were the governing rules. They broke those several times. In order to force their rules through without a 2/3 vote. The burden to accept the rules lies on those trying to impose them, they must have a majority vote to set the rules to govern all there. At our convention, they shut the mouths of the minority, and did not allow them to speak. If even one person rejects one rule before it is presented for a vote, then that rule is to be separated and discussed separately. This protects the minority, and is founded in common law, which Robert's Rules and the Constitution are founded on. So, when they violated those governing laws, they violated the Republican way of doing things, and became Democratic, where the majority rules and can shut out the minority.

So, it is clear to me that in Missouri, the Republican majority (or manipulated majority in some districts) have left the common law foundation, and have begun to rule the party like a mob would. By force, through breaking rules, and by silencing the minority.

So what we really have is a face off between those that really want to live in a Republic, and those that give lip service to it but either don't know what it is, or just plain don't care to live what they claim to believe.

We need a movement, not a party. And let's bury this false left-right garbage forever. It is just to divide Americans. Divide and conquer.

Anyone still believe the Republicrat Party is the right way to go?

The parties are rotten from the core out. We need a non-party movement to change the diamatics of how we know elections. Think outside the box.

The Republicrat Party will get us on every procedure rule they can to minimize our try to get us out of their goose-stepping hall.

ERR... Shit like this really gets my blood boiling.

Instead of, say, pre-printed copies of Robert's Rules? Or having RR electronically on their laptops or Blackberries or iPods or flash drives?

Obviously, I am not supportive of targeting delegates for disqualification and ejection because they are Ron Paul supporters (quite the contrary!). However, the (brief and therefore not fully detailed) article does say that the Paul contingent was escorted out shortly after the meeting began. Which causes me to wonder: why, precisely, were they removed, and why so soon?

Depending on the size of the cafeteria, the sounds of a copier whirring and churning, and printed copies being shuffled about and distributed, while a meeting is just getting underway could be rather distracting and disturb the ability of people to hear the Chair or anyone else speaking.

I wasn't there, so I don't know, but, I suspect there is a possibility that these people may have been booted for making undue noise that disrupted the proceedings. If you were holding a meeting and a bunch of people were being noisy and distracting in the back, you might want to eject them, too -- and I would also suspect that there are likely rules in place for just such actions.

These delegates may be dedicated, ardent supporters, but perhaps they didn't think their cunning plan all the way through prior to the event. And, if indeed they were kicked out for disruption, that would be a sad and empty loss for us, practically throwing away those delegate slots.

I'm hoping more of this story comes to light, so we can find out exactly why these delegates were booted and disqualified...

This is a blatant disregard for the individual"s right to vote and support whom they choose. We need to hold our own state conventions.

like the revolution needs to start at the convention

a delegate?Does anybody know?

All the Ron Paul people should chip in and pay for a LAWYER and I know this sounds a bit extreme but also a BODYGUARD. Pay them for one days work by having everyone pitch in with a few bucks and then if they try to escort you out and touch you physically you have your lawyer have law suits ready in his hand to deal them out to people trying this and get your bodyguard to kick some ass!

This is USA! You cannot let them treat you like this! Skip the bodyguard but BRING A LAWYER! If anyone tries to physically touch you, your lawyer should inform them of the consequences, that is the fact that you will sue him for every cent he has!

Who are they to "escort" party members out of a building? Did they actually physically touch people?
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Lisa C.

www.women4ronpaul.com