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Three arrested at Huck HQ

Posted: Monday, December 31, 2007 3:27 PM by Domenico Montanaro

From NBC/NJ's Adam Aigner-Treworgy
DES MOINES, Iowa -- Peace protestors mixed with Ron Paul supporters prevented Huckabee from entering his Des Moines headquarters through the front door. Three people were arrested and then reporters were allowed back in to shoot footage of Huckabee glad-handing volunteers in his headquarters. This was immediately following his 2:00 p.m. ET new s conference.

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Hey Adam,
The real story was once again missed, disregarded and spun.
Macho Mike Huckabee, who just a few days ago was out shootin' like a rough, tough cowboy, was afraid to get off the bus and go here what the senior citizens had to say.

Happens all the time. Here in Pittsburgh last summer our he man Congressman Tim Murphy had the doors to his office locked and guarded.... same thing, there was a bunch of senior citizens outside who just wanted to talk. They were out in the 90 degree heat... couldn't even get a glass of water from their public servant.

The Ron Paul observers in Iowa - next door neighbor's of the Huck campaign staff were just looking and taking the opportunity to raise their voices for freedom.

When America wakes up, I wonder what she will do to all of the incompetent, self serving, biased news reporters?

Reporters here didn't report the real issue the old folks were raising. They just wanted to know which "Jesus" Rev. Mike plans to follow in elected.... Jesus of the Bible or Jesus of the empire? Jesus of peace or Jesus the killer of innocents?
Who is this reporter anyway?  Adam who?  He needs to get his facts straight before writing any story.  Oh wait... he must be getting his orders from the top down. MSNBC is sounding more like FOXNews everyday! What a pity.
This story is a lie.  I watched the video on Youtube.  The Ron Paul supporters stayed in front of their own HQ which is right by the Huckabee HQ.  

The people arrested, it appears to be 3, were not Ron Paul supporters.  Huck only has 6 people in Iowa, so three peace supporters were enough to block their HQ and they were arrested.
Perry, Camarillo Ca (Sent Monday, December 31, 2007 3:49 PM)

"What the hell is wrong with some of the Paul supporters out there. Sometime I almost feel like taking the Paul for President bumper sticker off my car. Fortunately, Paul himself is someone to be proud of!"

I'll tell you what's wrong with Ron Paul supporters... they're dumb enough to believe a farcical hit-piece like this and then threaten bumper-sticker removal (much as you just did). See my point?
This article is a lie. RP supporters were around the corner.
Here is the video footage  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1WHT1PIoIA
There is video on this that shows the real story. Ron Paul supporters were NOT a part of that and the videos clearly prove it. Youtube it and see for yourselves. Insinuations and distortions does not mean it's true. Prove it to yourself.
Wow, the main stream media just cannot be trusted!  This is a shame, to falsely accuse Ron Paul supporters.  It sure has opened my eyes about MSNBC and the media industrial complex.  So UnAmerican.
Ummmm... what?

It's funny how you guys report one thing and the video which is easily found reports another. RP supporters couldn't have been more within their bounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1WHT1PIoIA

I wonder if they will post this.

n

Hello?
You do know it wasn't Ron Paul supporters who blocked the entryway....can we stop with the innuendos and insinuations that aren't true regarding R.Paul and his supporters, please?
It's pretty sad when you have to do your own research EVERY time you watch or read the "news" just to find out what's true or not.

If Paul by some miracle breaks 10% in either Iowa or NH THEN you will see the real manipulation of his campaign and the news begin.  THIS is NOTHING.  Expect child porn or to be found on one of the campaign's computers or automatic weapons in the campaign HQ closet. EXPECT IT.
Hack The Media
Ouch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1WHT1PIoIA

OK MSM, We already know you are not Journalists,
but if you can't even correctly "Report" events then what exactly is your purpose?
I've done my job, compatriots. I have gotten the Huck Army to be a little more cautious in their judging.


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