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By: Nur

Nur — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:57:39 +0000

Four more years????? Yeah right, it's not going to happen again

By: Maryann Rose

Maryann Rose — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:53:23 +0000

Thanks, CNN, for having a livestream on the site for the Ron Paul
Rally! Really appreciate it!

Please put him on the airwaves tonight when he addresses the crowd.

Please!

By: George

George — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:13:25 +0000

Does this mean they'll only allow him a mail-in vote in November? I guess he was talking too much sense to be taken seriously!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:47:53 +0000

Perhaps Ron Paul should have attended the Demo convention. He would at least have been treated respectfully. How do the Repubs expect to get his voters now?

By: Pauline

Pauline — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:43:59 +0000

Bravo Ron Paul ! McCain's advisors picked Palin to distract voters from McCain's vision of America and they have succeeded! What a hoopla over McCain's VP choice! Everyone has forgotten that it is McCain who is the Republican candidate. Wish it had been Ron Paul! Where is Bob Barr?

By: Willy

Willy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:43:56 +0000

RINO Paul gets what he's deserves. He should just go ahead and join up with the dimwitcrats!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:43:32 +0000

Palin's the best chance the Republicans have of getting the Paulistas back on side. She's their kind of conservative.

By: Obamanation

Obamanation — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:35:36 +0000

Paul is 1000 x smarter than Obama & Biden put together. Palin has ten x the experience of Obama.

You CNN-patrons have been watching too much liberal media. It really can dumb you down. You need to evolve and realize that more government and its $handouts takes away your freedom.

Don't be a slave. Free yourself from the liberal brainwashing!!!

By: david wolfe

david wolfe — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:25:55 +0000

I can't beleive what I just watched! How could anyone say in this day and age that a woman can't be vice pres. I just watched your guest Sara push women back 50 years. I never thought for a minute that a woman couldn't do the job untill I heard here say that a women would always pick there family over job. A balanced family works together and it sounds as if Palin has that..........Sara, the 50's are well over.

By: Chad, Wisco

Chad, Wisco — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:25:29 +0000

All you Demo wannabees that say you would vote for Paul, think a second. This man is the extreme ideological opposite from you. Why would you vote for someone that believes the exact opposite of you? That is the problem with most of this election. People arent looking for people to represent their point of views, they are looking for people to tell them their point of views. Why dont we all just become drones and let a computer chip control our ideals.

By: Rob Johnson

Rob Johnson — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:17:02 +0000

After Obama bent over backwards to give Hillary fair time at the convention, the GOP won't even treat Ron Paul with basic respect? Hillary was a genuine threat to Obama, but he still let the democratic process play out. This guy is no threat whatsoever to McCain, and they won't even let him speak.

I don't want to hear any more GOP nonsense about how their party is really the more inclusive party. They have shows their true colors.

By: GOP for OBAMA

GOP for OBAMA — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:08:07 +0000

Repubs will even "eat their own" ! ! !

Glad I will vote DEM this year.

Go Obama

Down with Alaska Independent Party!

By: Charla in TX

Charla in TX — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:07:22 +0000

wow......sounds like the bush-cheney-rove klan is still in charge!!!

By: Carl

Carl — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:02:43 +0000

There was a reason Congressman Paul was receiving 30% of the vote AFTER McCain "clinched" the nomination.

This is it....

By: patrick

patrick — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:00:38 +0000

all republicans can look right into the camera and lie it is an absolute joke. what does she actually bring to the table. if something happens to mccain do you think he would care about america? i guess not sarah palin

By: Carol

Carol — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:59:02 +0000

I absolutely love Ron Paul. He's the only Republican I've ever voted for (Primaries). He's brilliant, and should be our next President. The media really screwed him over during the Primaries.

By: Only Ron Paul has my Vote

Only Ron Paul has my Vote — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:49:18 +0000

RON PAUL you go you have y vote today tomorrow nd again in 4 years

RON PAUL RON PAUL

By: Pat Riot

Pat Riot — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:44:43 +0000

Ron Paul is an American hero. His story is something to be admired. I knew he would like Gov. Palin. I hope she will have a great influence on the platform. Freedom is popular!

By: Texas Straight Talker

Texas Straight Talker — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:43:36 +0000

I listened Ron Paul during the debates and I must say I was thoroughly impressed with him. He really should have been the nominee of the republican party. Shame on the republican party for how they are treating him!

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:39:38 +0000

Ron's treated like the poor cousin who's an unwanted guest at his rich cousin's mansion party.

By: Haas

Haas — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:38:30 +0000

Go Ron!! Too bad the Republican's didn't realize you were the best candidate to represent the party. I think if Bob Barr were your VP pick you'd take McCain to the mat.

By: Logic

Logic — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:35:08 +0000

Ron Paul like Chuck Hagel has betrayed their own party. People are valued based on their integrity. They must be responsible for what they have committed. When Paul and Hagel joined Republican party, I am 100% sure they knew the rules, the platform and the agreements that they have to commit, just like other parties. The Clintons might somewhat have frictions with Democrat party, but yet they keep align with the party rules and platform. I much more respect people with high integrity like the Clintons than the traitors like Paul and Hagel.

If then somewhat they don't agree anymore with the party's platform, they can move to other party but not stay with the party while bad mouthing it on public. If somewhat they have different opinion, they should do it in a closed door. It will be more respectable and gentle.

By: John in DC

John in DC — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:33:41 +0000

10,000 people is a lot. In fact, almost as many as are attending the Republican convention.

Come on CNN. Where are the incessant questions about lack of party unity and whether rifts can be mended for the sake of making a good showing in the election?

By: Darryl Schmitz

Darryl Schmitz — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:31:31 +0000

The only Republican I would have voted for.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:29:44 +0000

Well Ron Paul is a kook but he is better than obama.

By: Katran Miller

Katran Miller — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:29:10 +0000

This is the Republican that my true Republican Dad should be able to vote for. I may disagree with my Dad on what's best for our country, but I respect his opinion. In fact, I think it's a good thing when our country is engaged in a rational dialog between idealists and conservatives -- the idealists to tackle current and future issues like civil rights and climate change which old-fashioned, set-in-their-ways conservatives aren't able to see on their radar, and the conservatives to keep the idealists from getting too far into the clouds. Since Bush came to power, the Republicans have STOPPED representing true American conservatism, which is bad for all of us. The core Republican values have been eclipsed by the evangelical right and neocons, and apparently, McCain's sold out to them in order to secure their votes. As a Democrat, I hope and pray that real Republicans listen to what Ron Paul has to say and spend the next few years taking their party back from the crazies and corporate panderers. We need you, conservatives. COME BACK! Although Ron Paul is missing the point on one thing: Obama has been pushing for troops in Afghanistan, not in Iraq, since the Iraq war first derailed the War on Terror. Ron Paul is failing to notice this distinction: Democrats are not anti-war; Liberals are anti-war. Democrats are CONSERVATIVE when it comes to war: yes, war, but only when the threat is proven and other avenues have been exhausted, because we don't like wasting American lives or resources. We support wars like WWII where there is a clear and present danger, and we support hunting Bin Ladin and his cronies down and infiltrating/destroying honest-to-gosh terrorist networks. Deposing Hussein because he MIGHT have had WMDs (and didn't) isn't enough of a reason to sacrifice thousands of American troops and billions of dollars, distracting us from the real culprits of 9/11.

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:26:46 +0000

If I was a registered republican at the time I would have voted for Ron Paul. Instead I settled on Kucinich at the primary. Since then I have supported Bob Barr. I encourage all former Ron Paul supporters and people interested in less government interference, an end to the war in Iraq, a balanced budget and more liberty to do the same.

Thank you.

By: Salaam, Lawrence KS

Salaam, Lawrence KS — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:26:14 +0000

"... speakers who will appear before Paul, who is scheduled to address the rally at 8:05 p.m. ET"; is tha t going to be TONIGHT?

By: J from DC

J from DC — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:25:15 +0000

McCain has removed the diapers off the Republican Party, exposing their astronomical incompetency, not to mention their hypocrisy on conservative family values. 4 more years of this???

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:23:16 +0000

Wow, how mean?

By: Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan

Brenda of Saginaw ,Michigan — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:22:07 +0000

DUH!!!!!!,If you are wondering if this man Ron Paul was going to get into the convention as a friend of a friend the main man grinning like the fat cat. Think again no pain no gain.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:48 +0000

Mike, I'm not a supporter of McCain either, but you are mistaken. Back when McCain was going to run a clean, positive campaign, the pastors and other religious "leaders" he denounced were infact agents of hate. Unfortunately, the MO of the far right is to be hateful against those who are different. McCain used to have enough morals to stand up against those types of people, whereas now he just panders to to their support. Deep down McCain is a good guy, this election has just turned him into just another typical right winger.

By: Debby

Debby — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:17:24 +0000

Paul LOST plain and simple isn't that what Obama supporters said about Hillary to when she came up short of delegates.

By: mary kirk

mary kirk — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:16:40 +0000

Dr Ron has his seat at the RNC convention the 3Rs"Responsible REAL Republican McCain/Palin08" ticket will trounce the DNC 3NOs "NOway NOhow NObama"

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:12:38 +0000

This is to be expected. Ever since the GOP was taken over (hijacked) by the neo-cons they have feared someone like Dr. Paul and his policies that stay in line with what the GOP should be (along with his adherence to the Constitution). Face it, the neo-cons have seized power and once someone has that kind of power they will do anything to keep it (much like the British royalty. Do you really think they are just figure heads? They are on the Committee of 300 and run many world affairs).

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:10:22 +0000

I hope all these blogs help people see the light. John McCain is not our answer but a continuation of the same old tired policies and practices. America we are smarter than the republican party. We can not allow our country to unravel by electing this "war monger". This man preaches war, not peace. That is not the way of this millenium.

By: WAKE UP!

WAKE UP! — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:07:38 +0000

Please, for the love of your country and your future descendents, learn about Ron Paul. He is the only politician in this country who cares about them. Our government is slowly taking away our power. Our founding fathers wanted a republic for us, not a democracy. If you don’t know the difference, then find out. There may be a war going on in Iraq, but the bigger war is for your mind. WAKE UP! All of you who are picking Obama, please read up on him. You think he’s going to turn this country around? Our pockets will be supporting moths with him in the office. He will not end the war in Iraq, and if he does, he will just make problems elsewhere with his foreign policy. McCain? You mean Bush?

Oh, and KC. That comment about the terrorist in the Afghanistan. WAKE UP! THEY’RE IN THE COUNTRY YOU LIVE IN AND THEY ARE CURRENTLY CONTROLLING YOU!!!

By: John in Ohio

John in Ohio — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:05:19 +0000

Republicans oppose individual rights.

Republicans oppose freedom.

Republicans oppose fiscal responsibility.

Republicans oppose free speech.

Ron Paul is the only real Republican in the field this year. That's why the GOP is so afraid of him. He is the only choice for true conservatives and Republicans in 2008.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:03:50 +0000

for all the things i am against paul. He's right about military and he's right about spending. He's right about limited government. He's wrong just about everything else beside his knowledge in medicine.

By: Joseph, Los Angeles

Joseph, Los Angeles — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:03:00 +0000

Republicans eating their own.

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:00:38 +0000

Ron Paul is awesome! I hope he runs independently!!!!!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:59:58 +0000

Sad how Ron Paul holds the true values and basic principles that Republicans were about: limited government, tight spending. Now the current administration, McCain, the GOP demonstrates that they are pretty much OPPOSITE of what their party is all about.

If Ron Paul was on the ticket I may have been swayed to vote for him, but this year it's Obama/Biden.

By: tony

tony — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:59:00 +0000

This guy is our idiot-
He may not even win his Congressional seat back-
Let's see-
Let's take some votes away from McCain ( Not Many ) but any votes could hurt ) to let NOBAMA walk in a little easier-
Well the Dems have Michael Moore ( I quess we are still ahead–)

By: JusLaugh

JusLaugh — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:58:27 +0000

Just before all of the primaries last winter, before I listened to what the media had to say or heard any party spin, I spent a Saturday going through each candidate's website reading their proposed policies.

Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich had the most impressive ideas. Too bad the main stream media and the individual parties paint anyone who is progressive as a "nut job".

I am very dissappointed with the republicans for their treatment of this man for no good reason.

As Americans, before blasting him, keep 2 things in mind. 1–People wrote Ross Perot off as a nut-job for his views on NAFTA...remember the "sucking sound" comment? He was right and now many Americans are out of jobs because they didn't listen.

2. Ron Paul's record shows him to be the TRUE maverick and is the true STRAIGHT TALKER and the only real conservative left in the republican party. McCain is a fraud.

Do your homework, people, before blindly following the flock of dumb sheep.

By: Amy in Chicago

Amy in Chicago — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:57:45 +0000

I just have to (finally) say that if you're going to attempt to write an intellectual comment, then stop using the stupid nicknames for the political candidates, ie: McSame, Repuglicans, McBush, Paleny, etc.. It makes you look less intelligent than some of you actuallly are, and makes it look like you can't come up with your own ideas.

By: McCain Got It Wrong...

McCain Got It Wrong... — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:55:48 +0000

**
Does that mean he has to put down his American Hat and PUT ON his Republican HAT..??

By: valleyforge

valleyforge — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:55:45 +0000

Palin was endorsed by the Libertarian Party of Alaska in 2006, and for good reason. She is a mainstream advocate of constitutional government and individual liberty, much like Ron Paul. And yes, both of them are pro-life.

By: Bill K.

Bill K. — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:54:24 +0000

Oh so now the McCain camp decides they need Ron Paul and his supporters!

RON PAUL 08!!!

By: Max

Max — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:52:05 +0000

The offer is belittling and misrepresents what Ron Paul's counter-rally is about. It's not a "my candidate didn't get invited to the party!" thing, and it's not a "my candidate didn't get elected!" thing. It's a more broadly sweeping, "I don't like the direction that the GOP has been taking us for the past 20 years" thing. Don't confuse this with PUMA rallies, where people are just angry about how a single candidate was treated. Ron Paul's supporters are more about how the core philosophy of the Republican party is being treated.