Summary: If only there was some good news to report these days! We're only a couple weeks out from the Republican convention, and we still have no word on whether Ron Paul will be allowed to speak there. The GOP has been working overtime in an attempt to strip Dr. Paul of his state delegations, as the rules commission has most recently ruled in favor of the state parties in Massachusetts and Louisiana (despite the blatant rule-braking in both instances). Of course, the big news this week has been the VP nomination of Paul Ryan- which is a joke from the perspective of of an original tea party activist. Ryan has been artificially put forward by neocon leadership in the house (and the right-wing talk radio mafia) - as the Republican standard for modern fiscal conservatism. Too bad the man is actually Rep. Mitt Romney, if you compare the record of the two. In recent weeks, we have seen some signs of a fracturing movement. Not to mention some challenges to Dr. Paul's reputation as a leader. Links to the original media sources are included in the file description, included audio can be heard in the order listed below: <br> (0:00) They picked the wrong Paul! - <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/MonicaPerez">WSB Radio's</a> (Atlanta, GA) Monica Perez on the selection of Paul Ryan, from a libertarian perspective. (8/13) <br> (26:52) Alex Jones covers RP's dire warning (from 2010) with Max Keiser: We're in A Financial Holocaust! Video by YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_60KdxISCA">TheAlexJonesChannel</a>. (8/13) <br> (40:06) Constitutional Attorney Jonathan Emord talks with <a href="http://renseradio.com/Archives1/MP32012.php">Jeff Rense</a> about Ron Paul retirement, medical compassion bill. (8/13) *Linked audio requires paid subscription. <br> (49:16) Ron Paul: Loss of Faith, Hope and Integrity? Video compliments of YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkxC1nNaiU4">tmotofga</a>. (8/14) <br> (58:58) Lew Rockwell on Infowars Live: Gov't is Far Worse Than The Mafia - Video by YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84NbzMr3HKc">TheAlexJonesChannel</a>. (8/14) <br> (1:15:55) Mike Rivero: If RON PAUL Is NOT on the BALLOT, I'M NOT VOTING. Video by YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK1tQplWmbI">UnconventionalFIN</a>. (8/14) <br> (1:26:16) Tracy Diaz of People Awake & United for Liberty (P.A.U.L. Fest 2012) on <a href="http://www.renseradioarchives.com/throughthemirror/">Rense Radio's</a> Through the Mirror with Larry Sinclair. (8/14) <br> (1:59:40) Stossel on FBN's Imus in the Morning: I'm Pretty sure Ron Paul Will Speak at the RNC. Video by YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz8VpYq20NA">djgabrielpresents</a>. (8/15) <br> (2:00:17) <a href="http://scotthorton.org/2012/08/15/81512-deborah-robinet/">Scott Horton</a> discusses the campaign's apparent demise and P.A.U.L. Festival with Deborah Robinet. (8/16) <br> (2:10:40) Jim Condit Jr on <a href="http://renseradio.com/Archives1/MP32012.php">The Jeff Rense Program</a> - Why Are Republicans Destroying Themselves? (8/15) <br> (2:31:39) <a href="http://www.fox19.com/story/19300162/reality-check-rnc-rules-committee-cant-follow-its-own-rules">WXIX-TV's</a> (Fox19 - Cincinnati, OH) Reality Check with Ben Swann: RNC Rules Committee can't follow its own rules. (8/16) <br> (2:35:10) Maine Governor Lepage Threatens To Boycott RNC, Stands With Ron Paul - Video by YouTube User: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_TVG5s2Ww">matlarson10</a>. (8/16) <br> (2:37:10) Dispute Over Maine GOP Convention Delegates Lands in Court. Report by <a href="http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/23342/Default.aspx">Maine Public Broadcasting's</a> Tom Porter. (8/17) <br> <br> (2:40:03) <a href="http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/08/17/politics/kurt-bills-primary-performance/">Minnesota Pu</a>
