Ron Paul refuses to bow to GOP convention speech rules

Tampa : FL : USA | Aug 27, 2012 at 11:33 AM PDT

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Libertarian Republican Ron Paul has turned down an offer to speak at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Florida, refusing to have the subject of his speech regulated by the GOP.

Among the requirements the GOP placed on Ron Paul's speech were an endorsement of Mitt Romney and advanced pre-approval of what he could say. Paul refused.

Ron Paul told the New York Times that under those circumstances, “It wouldn’t be my speech,” and, “that would undo everything I’ve done in the last 30 years. I don’t fully endorse him (Romney) for president.”

"Paul’s inclusion in the convention has been a much-debated topic within the GOP," according to Raw Story. "Paul openly criticizes some of his fellow Republicans’ central policies, so there is some concern that giving him free reign to speak his mind on the biggest stage would harm Romney’s chances in November."

Ron Paul supporters may still be holding out hope that their free-thinking candidate could somehow find his way to the 2012 presidential ballot, although at this point, it appears unlikely.

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springton | 9 months ago

Behind the scenes the GOP establishment with the support of the Romney campaign has moved to change their own rules to crush dissent within the party. The following is from the Republican Liberty Caucus.....

"CONTROVERSY IN TAMPA

You should also be aware that major controversy has developed at the convention over proposed rule changes which would take control over much of the nomination process away from the state and local parties and put it in the hands of the national leadership. These changes are a direct assault on the traditions of the party and would silence the voice of the grassroots in much of the decision making process. Many grassroots activist groups and prominent leaders have come on board opposing the changes. The Republican Liberty Caucus was one of the first, but we've been joined by Eagle Forum, FreedomWorks and many Tea Party Groups. These are goups we're often at odds with ideologically, but we all agree that the integrity of he party and standing by republican principles is of the highest importance."

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The national GOP has already moved to change the nomination process which previously allowed nominations from the floor if five state delegations had a majority within the sates delegation. Paul is said to have the majority in 5 to 7 state delegations. The new rules would require 8 majority state delegations.

Dozens of Paul delegates from multiple states have been refused credentials even though they won their seats under state GOP rules.

Essentially the USA has a "two" party system. For those that think we have "democracy" in this nation, this is one of many examples showing we don't. The Democrat party is no better. It is also controlled by a tiny number of political elites. And both party's represent 95% of the same exact special interests.

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zeeboso | 9 months ago

As one watches the heavy-handed way that the GOP runs their convention, you can get a pretty clear idea of the the type of administration we are in store for should Romney win the election.
These are not the best of times for American democracy, and I don't see the concept of democracy getting much respect in the national political scene. Power is the goal, and anything resembling a true democratic process takes a back seat to that.

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springton | 9 months ago

Not voting for Romney, but the idea that Obama isn't another elected despot? Not creditable.

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