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Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
reply to post by gwydionblack
It says nothing in that rule to say how they have to determine that "majority of delegates" from 5 other states....they can simply do it by voice vote.
Originally posted by bl4ke360
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
reply to post by gwydionblack
It says nothing in that rule to say how they have to determine that "majority of delegates" from 5 other states....they can simply do it by voice vote.
If they did it by voice vote how would they prevent the entire crowd from voice voting as well? If the ratio of delegates to non-delegates is 40 to 1 this makes the delegates irrelevant when it comes to this and then what would the point be of specifying that the voting would have to come from the delegates?
You still don't understand... voice vote from whom? The delegates are the ones whose voice matters. So all the crowd at the convention cheers for a suspension of the rules... and they consider that a "majority" of the delegates?
Ridiculous thoughts still wander through your brain as you continue to make this crap up. They would still need to hear the voice vote from the DELEGATES ALONE and as has been stated numerous times, there would not be enough support among the delegates to get it done.
Not only that, but you make it sound like such and act would PREVENT the RNC from becoming a circus when it could only ensure that to happen as they would never be able to maintain order after the fact.
IT SIMPLY WILL NOT HAPPEN. It is not the DNC. It is not even a remotely unified party. It is a party of cutthroats and the convention is going to be chaos regardless.
Originally posted by wearewatchingyouman
I don't understand what all the fuss is about anyways. If by some miracle Romney doesn't get the 1144 Paul is going to play ball. Both him and his campaign manager have publicly stated he's looking for VP or a sort of czar position over the federal reserve. He's not going to risk ruining his sons career over some shenanigans that almost positively won't work. It's fun to imagine hypothetical good times though.
Originally posted by macaronicaesar
Except that this video is just Hillary Clinton conceding in the race. This will not happen if Paul doesn't voluntarily suspend his campaign and concede the race to Mitt Romney. No chance, no how. About as much chance of that happening as there is Ron Paul supporting Mitt's candidacy.
Outkast is persistent in his efforts, but seldom uses facts.
Originally posted by gwydionblack
reply to post by OutKast Searcher
Slowly now...
RULE NO. 32
Suspension of Rules
A motion to suspend the rules shall always be in order, but only when made by authority of a majority of the delegates from any state and seconded by a majority of the delegates from each of five (5) or more other states severally.
on-ly
adverb
1. without others or anything further; alone; solely; exclusively
Dictionary.com
Notice it also says "majority of the delegates"... twice. Not "voiced opinion by the crowd" or "by the guidance of the chairperson", no... it says "majority of the delegates".
ONLY BY...majority of the delegates.
Do you comprehend the English language?
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by wearewatchingyouman
I don't understand what all the fuss is about anyways. If by some miracle Romney doesn't get the 1144 Paul is going to play ball. Both him and his campaign manager have publicly stated he's looking for VP or a sort of czar position over the federal reserve. He's not going to risk ruining his sons career over some shenanigans that almost positively won't work. It's fun to imagine hypothetical good times though.
Exactly.
I'm waiting for Paul to make his deal...Romney endorsement for something...I think he will do it for as little as a prime speaking part at the Convention.
I don't think he has a chance at VP...Romney doesn't need him and doesn't want Ron Paul's policies to conflict with his in the General. Maybe a cabinet position or something...but more likely just the promise that they won't destroy Rand Paul's career.
It doesn't matter as long as there is a overwhelming support for the motion....the chair person (Boenher) will pass it claiming the Ayes have it.
Answer me this...do you think the RNC wants Paul as their nominee??? If the answer is no, why don't you think they will do anything they can to prevent that?
First off...you accuse me of making up crap...and then you claim you know that there won't be enough support.
Since you have all the answers...among the delegates (not alternates), how many are going to be Paul supporters regardless of who they are bound to???
I'd LOVE to hear your answer to this.
Originally posted by wearewatchingyouman
reply to post by capone1
Why wouldn't he endorse him? They are friends. I could see Romney agreeing to speed up the troop withdrawal from Afghanistan to start as soon as he would take office. It's a war with no end game anyways. I've already noticed a trend at FOX news calling it Obama's war. Romney would then offer him a position as czar of the federal reserve. I think Paul would consider this a win for his movement. Paul has always thought long term. I don't think he'd jeopardize the momentum of his movement. I think he understands things happen slowly but surely and is looking to make sure his son can continue what he started.
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by macaronicaesar
Except that this video is just Hillary Clinton conceding in the race. This will not happen if Paul doesn't voluntarily suspend his campaign and concede the race to Mitt Romney. No chance, no how. About as much chance of that happening as there is Ron Paul supporting Mitt's candidacy.
Outkast is persistent in his efforts, but seldom uses facts.
Hillary didn't suspend her campaign...she motioned to suspend the rules and vote for Obama by acclamation.
Talk about seldomly using facts.
Originally posted by bl4ke360
Originally posted by OutKast Searcher
Originally posted by macaronicaesar
Except that this video is just Hillary Clinton conceding in the race. This will not happen if Paul doesn't voluntarily suspend his campaign and concede the race to Mitt Romney. No chance, no how. About as much chance of that happening as there is Ron Paul supporting Mitt's candidacy.
Outkast is persistent in his efforts, but seldom uses facts.
Hillary didn't suspend her campaign...she motioned to suspend the rules and vote for Obama by acclamation.
Talk about seldomly using facts.
Actually she did end her campaign 2 months before the convention. Ironic you mention facts when you don't use any