Ron Paul gets 'mic-checked' by Occupy protesters
source: http://www.infowars.com/creepy-one-voice-occupy-protesters-heckle-ron-paul/
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A gaggle of ‘occupy’ sympathizers interrupted a question and answer session at a Ron Paul town hall gathering in Keene, New Hampshire Monday, proceeding to heckle the congressman in the form of a strange collective chant.
Taking hold of the microphone at the gathering, a man near the center of the audience stood up and declared “mic check”, before reeling off a pre-prepared speech, each line of which was collectively repeated by a group of so called 99 percenters.
“We are the 99 percent. We will be heard,” said the man. “There are criminals on Wall Street who walk free. There are protesters in jail. There is something wrong with this system.” he concluded.
The Congressman responded to the protesters by stating that he has been part of the 99% for a long time and has consistently rallied against the bailouts handed to Wall Street special interests.
It is not exactly clear whether the ‘occupy’ sympathizers were taking issue with Ron Paul’s campaign or simply using the event to get publicity.
For these people to heckle Paul, a man who has never taken any donations from Wall Street banks, and endorse Obama, whose 2008 campaign was financed almost exclusively by the likes of Goldman Sachs displays a frightening lack of awareness.
Taking hold of the microphone at the gathering, a man near the center of the audience stood up and declared “mic check”, before reeling off a pre-prepared speech, each line of which was collectively repeated by a group of so called 99 percenters.
“We are the 99 percent. We will be heard,” said the man. “There are criminals on Wall Street who walk free. There are protesters in jail. There is something wrong with this system.” he concluded.
The Congressman responded to the protesters by stating that he has been part of the 99% for a long time and has consistently rallied against the bailouts handed to Wall Street special interests.
It is not exactly clear whether the ‘occupy’ sympathizers were taking issue with Ron Paul’s campaign or simply using the event to get publicity.
For these people to heckle Paul, a man who has never taken any donations from Wall Street banks, and endorse Obama, whose 2008 campaign was financed almost exclusively by the likes of Goldman Sachs displays a frightening lack of awareness.
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jahbini
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I'm a total democrat and anti republican.
With that said, I find Ron Paul a breath of fresh air in the political spectrum.If you REALLY want the big banks and Wall Street to capitulate, Ron Paul is the best opportunity. That's because the traditional Democrats and Republicans have the hook of big money firmly stuck in their gills.
You may disagree with Mr Paul, but he may be one of the few statesmen who actually might deserve respect.
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jahbini
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FreePressTV
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jahbini:
Well said and agree
- 6 months ago
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FreePressTV
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dinm76
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Trash post. I can read it between your lines.
- 6 months ago
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dinm76
