Ron Paul on Hardball w/ Chris Matthews 10-9-07

[wilsonsmanz]

Ok, I am Grenadian and while I agree with Ron Paul's stance, the people of Grenada were very thankful to the US for coming in and restoring order, cuz our prime minister and was assassinated and many of his supporters also lost their lives.

[blackknight509]

It doesn't matter if we all support Paul, the good/honest man will NEVER win in the face of the government. not if they can stop it. they want to maintain a plan and control. Ron Paul would foil their plans.

And I'm a Democrat, voted for Obama, but also support Ron Paul.

[blackknight509]

It doesn't matter if we all support Paul, the good/honest man will NEVER win in the face of the government. not if they can stop it. they want to maintain a plan and control. Ron Paul would foil their plans.

[straightdope]

He was right.

[imsneakey]

if only he did say he was one of them! (response to matthews last remark.)

[drwalepen15]

Democrats Rule!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!­!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ron Paul Is for a democratic government too.. Listen to the people not the rich guys who want to take over the world.

It soon might be necessary to rise up and petition the government against people like Bush and stop this county ourselves!

[darkdexter]

Ron Paul is a Libertarian.

[urqiqi]

ron paul can't possibly be a president

but he's good man

[livvidd]

I believe the entire world would benefit from the election of R.Paul. I Prey he makes it.

[MELANIEBRADY]

Vote Ron Paul - the alternative to John McCain. Accept no substitutes!

[atlbobby215]

SEE He said it Chris Matthews said it! His last statement listen damnit listen to what he say's.....A lot of people think like you...I DARE NOT SAY I"M ONE OF THEM....see he's a C F R puppet who knows they will clip his wings if he speaks out...he'd be lucky to write a horoscope for a five cent rag. The Council on Foreign Relations has control over these people know that first then educate yourself...Vote Ron Paul save America!

[livvidd]

It's seems so obvious now it's scary!

[petedidday]

RON PAUL 2008! FOX AND CNN ARE GARBAGE

[GigmongerStine]

PART 1 - I'm 40 and the same goes for me... Never before have I donated to any political party. But I did contribute to Ron Paul's campaign. Prior to George W(easle) Bush, I knew nothing of politics. From the first day I heard "W" running for his first term, I had to learn everything I could about him. It took all of 2 minutes to conclude that this man (Bush) was an awful candidate. If for no other reason, his body language was a clear indicator.

[GigmongerStine]

PART 2 - Because of my lack of political knowledge at that time, The Bush administration influenced me toward thinking I must be Democrat. Afterall, I thought that this current administration was what Republicans are all about.  I was wrong.

[GigmongerStine]

PART 3 - This administration is not a typical Republican representation, but rather a disgusting perversion of what genuine conservatives really are. Additionally, having watched the Democrats in action, I see that there really is not much difference between the two. Its simply an illusion.

[GigmongerStine]

PART 4 - How depressing is that? Then came Ron Paul. Finally, an honorable man enters the stage. He cannot be bought. He has stood firm on his politcal views for decades. He is the only one that will truly represent all of us. Anyone that goes to vote without doing their research should be ashamed.

[billyguns2]

Ron Paul, please run as a Third Party candidate! The crooks will see to it that The Wicked Witch of the West will run against the Baptist Preacher, and we need YOU!

[wudangmonk]

This man has EARNED my vote.

[Anarchy4real]

Dr. Paul cured my cynicism.

[ImyManz99]

Anybody who has given money to Ron Paul has NOT made a donation - they've made an investment. Many will probably lose their homes or take a severe cut on their capital under the Big Government expenditures of Rudy Giuliani. The War on Iran will probably be fought entirely on credit.

[fuzzybekool]

I am 42, I also for the first time gave, first to Obama, but after hearing Ron Paul at the debates, I quickly changed my mind, and it is Ron Paul to the end now.

America, don't be afraid. Ron Paul will WIN.

[thefameGaGa231]

@fuzzybekool i support ron paul but there are a lot of morons in america who wont vote for him its true

[crimsonkng]

I'm 49. Two weeks ago, for the first time in my life, I GAVE money to a politician: Ron Paul.

[LCFlowercandy]

Me Too!!!! I'm giving again on 12-16-07!! (even tho' I can't pay all my bills). Tea Party time!!!

[topjimmy333]

Me three!!! at 44 this was the first politician to get any money out of my pocket. It will be the first time at the voting box that I won't be voting for the worst of two evils as in the past. Ron Paul will save this country. I'm there on the 16th, let's make it better than the 11/05 day. Even the Europeans are giving on the 16th! Go Ron Paul

[JawBoneSamson]

What's Chris Mathews mean we he say "A lot of people feel the same way. I dare not say I'm one of them."

He's to pansy to say it on national television???

F-THAT

RON PAUL 2008!!!! OUR ONLY HOPE!!!

[musicsheddcom]

LOL, You saw Ron Paul's reaction after he said that?

[GnashHall]

Hasn't he allready been on Hardball?

Ron Paul on Hardball 10/9/07

[trapspeed97]

I don't care about world power anymore. I just want the liberties that my ancestors fought for in the Revolution. I think too many politicians live in the post WWII era thinking we need to be obssesed with gaining power. The revolutionary colonists just wanted independence and liberty from Britain, that's what they bled for. Power is nice but should NOT be the focal point of our government.

[godscuttingyoudown]

sadly ron paul won't win but i'll still vote for him, but as usual history will prove that the humane race is a race that learns the violent way.

[N0diggityN0doubt]

sometimes revolutions get violent.

american revolution part deux,

ron paul 2008

[godscuttingyoudown]

Your contradicting ron Paul, he beleives in the classical founding fathers policy to stay out of wars, no foreign alliances and promote free trade. The founding fathers even peacfully went to king george III and proposed a peacful seperation, its britain that declared war on the colonies.

[N0diggityN0doubt]

i said nothing about wars, foreign alliances or free trade.

as the founding fathers, i am peaceful now.

so since britain started it, it was all right for us to fight back? not very gandhi like.

[godscuttingyoudown]

no its not right for us to fight back, that thinking leads to justifying rage against innocence, that thinking dropped two atomic bombs over japanese civilians, the US was defending itself agaisnt imperial japan not at war with the civillians.

A true warrior is peacful at heart, hiw emotions are controlled, he makes his enemies into his freinds, enlightens those in pain, and only reacts when he is attacked,

[godscuttingyoudown]

by suggesting violence you are no different than those that use violence for power

Gandhi showed you can have a revolution without violence and the positive voting proves were not ready for a revolution.

[N0diggityN0doubt]

i didnt sugguest violence. i said,

sometimes revolutions get violent.

which they do. it is a fact.

[godscuttingyoudown]

youre doing what hillary is doing youre talking like a laywer, "im not for violence but sumtimes violence is neccessary", your substituting revolution as a euphamism for violence.

[N0diggityN0doubt]

E Pluribus Unum...

.....Out of many, one

ron paul 2008

[N0diggityN0doubt]

What I find most appealing about the Ron Paul campaign, is the spirit of kindredness: that we are, despite our differences of a similar mind. We are united, as Lincoln said, by "the better Angels of our nature." This is unique to politics, and will have a long echo. For those who had no interest in politics are now leaping from their beds to join the Ron Paul campaign. This is a very good thing, and its essence is one of spirit more than anything else.

[relicright]

sadly, America is a country who's knowledge is based on what you've seen on tv . Movie stars have pulled more money for presidential campaigns than party members who are pay exclusively for promoting them. once people stop listening to falsely reported nbc, nightly news, and most of all bill o'reiely slander, then they will truly have the type of govt. they so desire. Do your research, dont rely on a govt. funded news program who are concerned for their prophets from this war.

[ditao73]

Ron Paul is the best ever since hot fudge sunday

[Clutzykiwi26]

is that dbag guilani laughing again? hes an idiot. ron paul all the way.

[ImyManz99]

I want somebody to punch Guiliani in the face next time he laughs like that.

[chutneyface]

amen brother!

[drewm11235]

If your a democrat and Ron Paul is your favorite candidate out there (remeber RP voted against war in Iraq and Hilary didn't) then don't be afraid to change parties for the primary. It does't take long and the fate of our country is ultimately on the line.

[Takencxp]

I love the way he explains things... no one out there that can do it better.. Easy to understand and you hear truth when he speaks... totally AWESOME remember noV 5th massive donation.. give all u can !!!

[randohr]

Less big government, more local control, more personal responsibilities towards our civil duties. To quote my 1900's elementary school civics book again; "For a moral and intelligent people a republic[an] government is the best in the world; for an immoral and ignorant people it is the worst." Ron Paul 2008

[GalacticQuest]

Ron Paul is the greatest presidential candidate in the history of the United States!

[forgetmepls]

Ron Paul is not only the greatest predidential candidate.... He may become a legend if he succeed in what he preach.

[GalacticQuest]

If he succeeds in everything he preaches, American history will certainly be changed forever and the "Ron Paul Revolution" will go down in every history book as a major turning point in American history... when the NeoCons were defeated and the people retook control of the government.

[NICOLEJETTE]

We The People must not sit back in our easy chairs to 'judge Ron's performance' when Ron gets elected. We got him here & we must lend every hand & voice to keep him rolling. Nobody can take back this mess of a country by themselves....we must continue to HELP RON-HELP US every day forward.

[artificialview]

register republican!

[thequietkid10]

"A lot of people think like you, I dare not say I'm one of them"

-Chris Matthews

Well chalk up another member of the evil facist, NWO, corporate, Illunati run, mainstream media that is opposed to Ron Paul.

Oh wait.....

[Sclorch]

Ron Paul will be on Washington Journal tomorrow on CSPAN!! Call in and show your support!

9:30 - 10:30 AM ET

[eclipsedpeace]

Ron Paul is the best thing i have ever seen in american politics. but is sucks because the other candidates are just waiting for his turn to be over so they can scare us with Iran, but never, ever, mention Saudi Arabia - which is the MOST fundamental country in the middle east. bar none. Iran is a democray! not the best, but Ahmadinejad was elected. Saudi Arabia still has a King! i will vote for Ron Paul, but sadly all it will do is make me feel good about my vote.

[travisestes]

don't lose faith... get a couple of your friends to register republican and vote in the primaries... that's what you need to do...

[Spooke714]

The Speech from 0:54 to 1:08 just won my Vote. I am 21 years old and I am the Youth of this country. As the youth I will do everything I can to take control of where my country is going. Ron Paul is where I want to see America in 2008.

Thank you Ron Paul for Not being a Lying, Manipulating, Selfish, Power Hungry - Stereo type politician like everyone else running for president.

[ziber22]

Quit NRA. Join "Gun Owners of America"

Vote Ron Paul 2008

CFR: Obama Romney HClinton Giuliani Edwards Rockefeller Dodd Thompson

"The CFR Controls American Media", 5m

[thequietkid10]

then apparently they haven't done a real good job of not talking about Ron Paul have they?

[UpBeforeSunrise]

Tune into the censored 1 hour version of the debate fri. playing 2 times.

[Benaiahh]

Everyone go out and put up Ron Paul signs all over your neighborhoods, and your towns. Staple them on telephone poles, whatever.

[JackNeedles]

DONATING is JUST AS IMPORTANT! He needs to raise 12 million be the end of December. Lets do it! I am giving him 500 bucks tomorrow and 500 next week.

[dnHooligan]

Ron Paul or Revolution '08

[mrfinke]

?

Yeah, I know. I was responding to the guy telling, saying that the real pussies are Hilary, Rudy, Romney, and Edwards.

[miamor469]

I have the highest respect for Ron Paul.

[01keef]

Its nice to see all this Ron Paul support. Go Ron!

[7forward]

HowToGetRonPaulElected(dot)com­

[gareof]

ron paul another pussy for president

[mrfinke]

No, I think you're mistaking him for Rudy, Romney, Hilary, and Edwards.

[celeron112]

restore the Constitution Ron Paul 2008

[patsagainstrats]

Ron Paul sounded like an hysterical old woman. How embarrassing for his supporters.

[xmm2006mm2006x]

He should be hysterical as should you! I love people who could support a Bush/Cheney government....that same government who doesnt care whether you live or die. Go fight in the war

[patsagainstrats]

He reminds me of Barney Fife with that shrill, high-pitched screeching. He makes Hillary sound like James Earl Jones.

[patsagainstrats]

...almost sounds like an old douchebag, with a leak in it.

[amaddenmk4]

leave ur dad out of this

[margix]

he's embarassing reading your dumb comment about the only man telling the truth

[mrfinke]

I hope you are not voting, or not voting, for someone based on how their voice sounds.

[legalizeliberty]

Ron Paul 08 to restore the Constitution

[chefpaul2016]

rlake you can do that or vote for a 3rd party.

[martinking68]

This is hardball? Matthews is throwing him softballs! I am not critcizing Paul, just Matthews.

[GrandeWizard]

I agree. I support Dr. Paul 100% but Matthews could have asked some more difficult questions.

[soulmantim]

The thing is to most candidates those questions would be hardballs.

[martinking68]

Well, yes and no. Yes, in the sense that they would have questions that don't along with what those candidates believe. But no in the sense that they would be overwhelmed hardball questioning.

And to be clear about what I mean by softball and hardball I will define them. Hardball, to me, means asking questions that go against what an interviewee believes. Softball is just making it easy and going along with everthing that persons says. This can also be called Larry King questions.

[eekdog2005]

Not a candidate running speaks truth like Dr. Paul. It's so refreshing to hear it. The wars are bankrupting this country and a war with Iran would drive this country into a massive pit. We'll go broke fighting this phoney war on terror (as our borders remain open) You call that security?

[gltskline]

This is the DAY! This is the TIME! This is the HOUR!!

Let it be known far and wide that American Patriots came together in the year 2007, to unite the citizens and statesmen of the Republic of the United States of America. They came with the purpose of maintaining our Nation's sovereignty, to reinstate our constitutional and Natural rights and free the American people from institutional servitude.

Vote Ron Paul in 2008! America's hope.

[sisterwood2000]

yea! this is just what we need!

[djbAnks]

Good Job Ron Paul!

[pathx21x]

Please give to Dr Ron Paul!!!

[nonationalidcard]

For the correct deadlines to register for the primaries or change your party affiliation, please visit the campaign website at RonPaul2008 dot com.

These states have October deadlines to change your party affiliation for the primaries:

New Hampshire: 10/12

New York: 10/12

Delaware: 10/31

[rlake76]

Don't vote for Hillary if Ron Paul doesn't get nomination, just write him in...believe me as a Republican though I am so pissed at the medias machinations at marketeering these politico ass clowns (besides Ron Paul), I also said I would vote for Hillary if he didn't get GOP nomination....I'm still festering.

[mauiboy86]

Here is pole, vote for your candidate and see who is winning

msnbc.msn. com/id/21209617 take the space out

[bluedonkeyman]

I missed the debate, did they even ask him anything?>

[mets4885]

I love Ron Paul. But if he doesnt get the

nomination I will vote for Hillary. Thats

how pissed off I am right now at these

cast of losers.

[bluedonkeyman]

hillary?

[soulmantim]

hillary is one of them

[MonsterTri0]

exactly.

people are once again, blind to the illusion of political parties.. Republicans and Democrats are opposite sides of the same coin.

Ron Paul 2008 FTW

[Fabyfakid]

Hey guys, we need to help Ron as much as we can!

Donate on his website: ronpaul2008dotcom

[Dreepa]

Last night's debate makes me want to work even harder.

Spread the word off the internet as well.

ronpaulhq . com

[PureHateFace]

Mainstream media is dying. They are so detached from the American population it's not even funny.

Mainstream media including the majority in print as well are nothing but entertainment and propaganda vehicles and nothing more. They are "strictly" controlled by government and corporate interests and totally against the best interest of the American people.

Simple solution - ignore them and let them dissolve away.

[GrandeWizard]

Our only hope is that measures aren't passed for Government to regulate the Internet. If that ever happens, we are doomed.

[peace0ff]

lol i doubt it. mathews is a fat stupid marxist jew piece of shit.

[GrandeWizard]

Nice of Matthews to get a little dig in at the end. He acts like he's supportive of Paul the entire time, then cheap shots him with a smartass comment at the end.

So off we are to war once again. With Iran, this time. And Hillary or Giuliani will be leading the charge, as they are both Pro War. How are we so powerless as a nation?

[thequietkid10]

Seriously, have you ever watched Hardball before? Matthews is AGAINST the war in Iraq, he is AGAINST the war in Iran.

And did you know that the Grand Wizard is the name of the leader if the KKK!

[TheFobster]

"A lot of people think like you... I dare not say I'm one of them..."

CHRIS, YOU'RE A PIECE OF SHIT.

[chanman321]

I'm not sure he was serious. Calm down.

[Phrozenbot]

I still think it was uncalled for.

[thequietkid10]

Um, from where I'm sitting, Matthews is endorsing Paul's world view.

[filoIII]

if matthews was endorsing ron paul, dr paul wouldve got to answer more than 7 questions

[thequietkid10]

what part of money, and raitings, and paying attention to the people who the polls say are the most popular, don't you understand? Ron Paul has gotten more media attention then Huckabee, Brownback, Hunter, Tancredo, Gravel, Kuninch, Biden, Richardson, and Dodd COMBINED!

[filoIII]

those jokers havent won the online post debate polls either

[Bound4NH]

If Chris Matthews is such a Ron Paul fan, why was Dr. Paul only offered two questions during this debate?

[SIERRAHPBT]

LOL I couldn't believe my ears.... "I will consult my attorneys" what the hell?? Romney your a complete idiot.. you were born with a silver spoon up your ass and have no what it takes to be president of the United States. "consult his attorneys" LOL what a dipshit! Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate from any party that is qualified to be President!

[cdwsg]

Mitt Romney will consult his lawyers on whether to go to war? LOL. Seriously, Mitt, please drop out of the presidential race. You have no clue how to run a country.

[electrophonic]

Chris Matthews is a disgusting pig. I have no respect for him whatsoever. The unprofessional behavior he displayed tonight is despicable.

Despite being the only Republican to increase his fundraising by 114% when everyone else went down, Dr. Paul is still marginalized and is given disrespectful questions like "would you support the GOP nominee."

Chris Matthews, YOU ARE IRRELEVANT.

[infopatriot]

What the hell is up with the Republican party? I have to consult my lawyer? The only reason why I am registered Republican is because of Ron Paul. The rest of the field are complete morons, and the only guy that makes sense is shunned by the controlled media. Quigley was right, control both parties so that policies stay the same. Time to take our country back from the NWO. Vote Ron Paul, he is our only hope!!

[TheFobster]

Ron Paul, US President, January 20 2009!!!

[speedyshipper]

Tell your friends and family about RP. The elections will be rigged. RP is our only hope!! Chris Mathews knows the truth. If RP does not win I am moving out of this country!

[JackNeedles]

I'm affraid that if Ron paul does not get elected, the destruction done by the NWO will be greater than anything we have seen in the past; there will be no place to run to. With how the economy is going, a major global depression is well on it's way because no one wanted to listen to candidates like Ron Paul, who wanted to destroy the federal Reserve.

[bohemianowl]

join a RP meetup group and save our country

[apc3161]

I was disgusted tonight with the total lack of respect that Romney has for the US constitution. Total disgust.

[JackNeedles]

Romney is a piece of shit. I mean it too. There is something about him that just gives you the feeling that he's really evil--kinda like Bush or Clinton( besides their views on things). Hopefully, America is waking up to how important the constitution is to their civil rights. Ron paul 2008!

[pollo1970]

Romney's easy to figure out: Romney=Mormon=NWO.

[JackNeedles]

He sure is! Mitt Romeny proves that our education system has FAILED. Just by looking at Mitt Romney, you get this natural feeling tht the man is pure evil and is corrupt. The way he talks and his body language. Something just tells me. Kinda like Hillary.

[brutusbrutilda]

Thompson is very unlikeable. Not just for his political views either.

[JackNeedles]

Ron Paul, as always, owned the debate. Damn, will America EVER wake up to these Neocons DESTROYING our constitution? What will it take? Isreal HAS nukes. They can take care of themselves, including the middle east. I am so sick of our Government nation building and Policing third world countries that pose NO threat! Go Ron Paul!

[Bassman5000t]

Chris is a coward. Ron Paul owned everybody once again. RON PAUL 2008!

[gsuitter]

Way to go Chris. Glad to hear you singing in the Ron Paul "choir".

Our constitution is dying and we need a doctor.

Ron Paul 2008

[rg321123]

The Michigan rally was awesome simply awesome

[rg321123]

"A lot of people think like you... I dare not say I'm one of them... because I'm not brave enough to stand up for principles I believe in...

[sLeepPastNooN]

A lot of people do agree with Ron Paul.  A crowd of 2500 showed up for Ron Paul in Ann Arbor after the debate.

[adamaboxden]

Register NOW as a REPUBLICAN and vote in the PRIMARIES! RON PAUL IS GOING TO WIN!

[fiyyazp]

"A lot of people agree with you... I dare not say I'm one of them... because I'm not brave enough to stand up for principles I believe in... and I need to hedge my bets... and I need to get in one final parting shot but make it not look like a shot... because I'm afraid your supporters will rightly call me out on my lack of integrity."

[xdream1]

Give every penny you have! Become a delegate! email me and I'll tell you how!

dub dub dub (dot) ronpaul2008 (dot) com (forward slash) donate

PRESIDENT RON PAUL!!!

WOOHOO KICKS ASS AGAIN AND AGAIN. They laugh and laugh, but are too stupid to get it... they are slaves of the Fabian Collectivists. WE THE PEOPLE are for the INDIVIDUAL, NOT the collective!

[airborne373]

As 82ND  vet, it is disturbing to me that many in our great nation seem to favor candidates who are so eager to sacrifice individual liberties for "The Common Good." I have sworn an oath to support and defend The Constitution of the United States, against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC. That compels me to speak out against candidates who would treat our founding documents with disdain. That is precisely why I support Ron Paul.

[xdream1]

fuckin A!

[hdragon82]

Thanks airborne373 you rock!

[unobb]

Ron Paul is awesome!

[luc2posse]

"A lot of people agree with you... I dare not say I'm one of them... because I'm not brave enough to stand up for principles I believe in... and I need to hedge my bets... and I need to get in one final parting shot but make it not look like a shot... because I'm afraid your supporters will rightly call me out on my lack of integrity."

[yogafireyogaflame23]

YES, this is why RON PAUL freakin' RULES!!!

[Escagedo3rd]

Folks, where can I see the debate? I missed it. Please let me know. Thank you. Ron Paul in 08!

[xdream1]

it's up

[7forward]

ronpaul2008 . com / donate

[legalizeliberty]

please give Ron Paul some money so he can continue fight to restore our liberties/Constitution

[AndrewRossCraig]

Great to see Chris be a bit more respectful... shame he completely ignored Paul during the actual debate.

[bajaw55]

wow,isn't it much easier now that the media is starting to make our points for us. look at how the discussion changes now that our donations have earned "media respect"

[cmanw]

Go Ron Paul!!!!

[ufcama]

Read the Constitutions you freaking idiots or resign from office