Politics 2008:The Caucuses and The Dem/Rep Conventions

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by mccoyred

Farewell, Ron Paul

ABC News has learned that Ron Paul has, at last, decided to officially drop out of the race for the Republican nomination.
http://news.aol.com/political-machin...well-ron-paul/

For the record, RON PAUL HAS NOT DROPPED OUT!!!!

The article in question has no real basis in fact for its story, and is interpreted by some as an attempt on ABC's part to discourage delegates to vote for him at Convention, as well as discourage voters in remaining primary states.

Actual news on his campaign status can ONLY be found at ronpaul2008.com (and after a brief review of the site, nowhere is there any mention of Ron Paul conceding the presidential race or dropping out).

Conclusion: ABC News' story is bogus--and could be grounds for a lawsuit for printing false/misleading information.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

For the record, RON PAUL HAS NOT DROPPED OUT!!!!

The article in question has no real basis in fact for its story, and is interpreted by some as an attempt on ABC's part to discourage delegates to vote for him at Convention, as well as discourage voters in remaining primary states.

Actual news on his campaign status can ONLY be found at ronpaul2008.com (and after a brief review of the site, nowhere is there any mention of Ron Paul conceding the presidential race or dropping out).

Conclusion: ABC News' story is bogus--and could be grounds for a lawsuit for printing false/misleading information.

Despite your hysterics, yes, he is dropping out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_vVaZxTno, he's just using really irritating wording ("victory is not available to us...", "...campaign will soon wind down.", his "revolution" will move forward in a "new phase" and he talks about the "succeeding organization" to the campaign).

And did he say 'apatheting' at around 32 seconds???

Nice book plug (pre-orders at amazon.com!) and pushing of your new PAC and "freedom foundation". Gimme your money, gimme your money, gimme your money.

RIP RPcampaign.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

Despite your hysterics, yes, he is dropping out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rk_vVaZxTno, he's just using really irritating wording ("victory is not available to us...", "...campaign will soon wind down.", his "revolution" will move forward in a "new phase" and he talks about the "succeeding organization" to the campaign).

The fact that I already saw this clip last night notwithstanding, you are reading WAY into his message. If Ron Paul was dropping out, he would just say so outright. Dr. Paul isn't one to beat around the bush. Ask Ben Bernanke.

he's just using really irritating wording ("...campaign will soon wind down.")

Which was immediately followed by, "But we do still encourage all effort to gain the maximum number of votes and delegates in all the remaining primary and to continue the caucus process in all remaining states by loyal volunteers." That doesn't sound like someone who is dropping out.

Also, why is he promoting a rally in D.C. on June 21 if he is dropping out?
listen to what he is actually saying, not what you want to hear.

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

For the record, RON PAUL HAS NOT DROPPED OUT!!!!

The article in question has no real basis in fact for its story, and is interpreted by some as an attempt on ABC's part to discourage delegates to vote for him at Convention, as well as discourage voters in remaining primary states.

Actual news on his campaign status can ONLY be found at ronpaul2008.com (and after a brief review of the site, nowhere is there any mention of Ron Paul conceding the presidential race or dropping out).

Conclusion: ABC News' story is bogus--and could be grounds for a lawsuit for printing false/misleading information.

take your head out of the sand.

[KAPital PHINUst]

Originally Posted by ladygreek

take your head out of the sand.

See post #254 of this thread, and I'll (for now) leave it at that--after all, we don't want any circular arguments 'n whatnot.