1988 Ron Paul on Morton Downey Jr.

[@juanmanuel3418]

My respect for Ron Paul just increased

[@shawnbruce6934]

He Is a Champion of Freedom! Fuck Morton. He Was a Piece of Shit.

[@seanraines5871]

Who the heck was that lady anyway

[@damientumor]

@@seanraines5871 Lisa Sliwa,,,she was one of Mort's frequent guests from what I can remember from watching this show......that was a long time ago!

[@douche8980]

Weed and powder coke should be legal but them all?

[@luislaplume8261]

@@seanraines5871 That is Lisa Sliwa, the ex wife of Curtis Sliwa the founder of the Guardian Angels who patrolled the NYC subway trains to fight crime despite what the Democrats wanted as typified by Mayor Ed Koch of NYC at that time. I am a New Yorker who grew up in NYC during the Mad Men era.

[@dustjunky2000]

Ron Paul was right about everything, and we were too blind to see it.

[@trevorbeaverfan]

Especially how they thought he was stupid to suggest to legalize all drugs. Like think about, we allow Alcohol in our society even though it has similar long term effects that of Meth, Crack and Heroin but we don't make it illegal.

[@jebril]

Who's we I wasn't...these dumb fucks were tho but just call them that

[@Madmok128]

No where not. The elections were rigged I had to deal with that shit in 07 and 08 then again in 2012 when his popularity was soaring. When the Iowa caucus had only just begun the voting results came up on the screen with Ron Paul at like 47 or 48% and he’s he only candidate who every night slowly moved backwards. They had to leave him in second place during some of the primaries because he had so many votes. When the supporters realized what was h happening they started taking over the state GOPs and took the delegate seats. The RNC during their convention in Florida kicked out legit delegates (I believe every delegate from Maine) voted to change the rules with no roll call to make it so the delegates had to vote for the candidate(s) in first place. That’s actually what helped trump win his nomination. I mean this shit was fkd I would never waste a joule of energy to go and vote in this state. What a Fkn joke and they did the same thing to trump against Biden except they strategically used the mail in votes to cheat

[@thetortoise4107]

he wasn't right about free market capitalism, businesses should absolutely have regulations

[@kingwilly8041]

​@thetortoise4107 Libertarian principles must be applied to everything. Businesses need some regulations but only limited regulation, only as much as absolutely necessary. We need some government, but only as much as absolutely necessary. See how that works? I do, however, believe you must be a marxist simpleton. No one with even half a brain would say something as dumb as Ron Paul not being right that free market capitalism works. In fact, it's the only thing that works.

[@hoganfan924]

Morton Downey Jr. died from lung cancer as a result of his cigarette smoking, just like Ron Paul said he would.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Fuck Morton Downey Jr.

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

Morton Downey Jr was the real jabroni.

[@dappertharapper2484]

Hah nothing of value was lost

[@douche8980]

@@Patrick-sg7cmfool says in his heart there is no lung cancer

[@trevorbeaverfan]

Throughout this entire clip, you could see him holding a cigarette in his hand while shouting down the idea of drug legalization. the irony!

[@wannabeRanger0321]

takes a man of true conviction to undertake onslaughts like that time and time again for 30years and never change your stance. Keep fighting for what's right Dr. Paul. You have my full support.

[@penuts17]

He never gave up. Fuck the mockery.

[@Madmok128]

Dude there was never anyone as brave and true to his conviction as Dr Paul. It reminds me of those debates (especially during the 2008 election) where he reminded me of Daniel in the lions den.

[@louclarkson6098]

This reminds me of the movie idiocracy, when Luke Wilson is defending himself in court.

[@Hollowsmith]

The irony of Morton Downey morally attacking drug legalization of something like marijuana (not well correlated with lung cancer) a few years before dying from legal tobacco (extremely well correlated with lung cancer) is a sad irony of what a clueless man he was.

[@BlackAbe007]

Hence, “smoking kits”. Makes one wonder…

[@douche8980]

Coke and Weed should legally regulated like booze and cigs.

[@MrCaCaaaaaaaaa]

Oh god, those statists... Props to Ronny getting a word in about voluntaryism with those statists just standing there with there fingers in their ears screaming, "Na na na na, I can't hear you! Muh statism!"

[@shawnbruce6934]

Ronnie Was Awesome Here! Assholes Hate Truth!

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

Ron Paul trying to preach truth to a crowd of statist zombies.

[@MsAhutch]

Do you think that if they knew all of this would lead to endless wars and total government corruption worldwide they would ease up a little?

[@HereLiesKPBurke]

Ron Paul is an American treasure and we should enjoy every moment we have with him.

[@davidbarr707]

Time has proven Ron Paul right.

[@SuperDachshund]

On so many things.

[@divebomber101]

This man has the courage of a lion. I've been watching his videos today on you tube, and have so much respect for ron paul. i was too young and naive to appreciate him when he was still active in politics. i just recently became of age to vote a year ago. now, i only can appreciate him for what he once stood for. but, my god, he seems to stand up against booing crowds, ignorant crowds mind you, and defend individual liberties time and time again. what a courageous fellow.

[@deerygar8384]

The beginning of the end of intelligent discourse.

[@Sabogey]

I feel like Ron Paul when I post on Reddit. Edit: And the host are the mods!

[@tinycheemsdog7005]

So true

[@philipdraper7284]

Stupid people get irate. Without fail. Ron Paul is such a legend. And close to 80 and looks younger than many people in their 50s. Here is a learned man who you can tell treats his body like a temple.

[@andrewvanhalen1984]

The greatest president we never had

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

The best part was when Ron Paul told the fat guy that maybe the government should put him on a diet because he is a little overweight.

[@saintjabroni]

👌🏼😂

[@Warsie]

yea i remember that shit lmo

[@douche8980]

He was making a point.

[@marcgardner9865]

I’ll never understand why some people want the government to control every aspect of their lives.

[@EricBrunoBorgman]

I'll never understand why people want more whacked out, doped up people wandering the streets, committing crimes, driving, killing people, living on the sidewalks. Some world you perverted dopers want.

[@HawksDiesel]

it's easy for them?

[@Jglabel262]

@@EricBrunoBorgmanthis guy is in the land of make believe.

[@SuperDachshund]

Ron Paul. Epic. Legend. Timeless. Fierce.

[@LAandBack1]

Ron Paul...the greatest President that never was =(

[@stevensharp5135]

Ron Paul is proof that people get the leaders they deserve.

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

Ron Paul's words of wisdom are falling upon the deaf ears of statist zombies.

[@DrRaro]

It’s so inconceivable to them that they should have more freedom instead of less, I’m convinced most people prefer authoritarianism.

[@elnationalista]

Of course. Authoritarianism is based.

[@djcogdill9263]

@@elnationalista Authoritarianism works until you disagree with what the government does.

[@douche8980]

Most people would rather have government think for them.

[@nvrgvupsoldano]

Possibly the greatest find of the week. Makes trump look very restrained.

[@SuperDachshund]

Yes indeed! Trump is SOOO bombastic! So unhinged! Holy crap. These Trump haters have NO idea what bombastic is. Hindsight is 20/20. The thought that we could have had Ron Paul as president back in 1988 kinda brings a tear to my eye. And drugs are the least reason why. Imagine what would have happened to the Fed and the size of government, the budget, wars, and government intervention had he been president! Had his ideas actually caught on!

[@Hollowsmith]

The difference between 1988 and 2022 is in 1988, this type of chaotic screaming mindless interaction was a spectacle of a short-lived absurd talk show, but in 2022, this same style dominates our mainstream news programs.

[@trevorbeaverfan]

Well it's gotten worse with social media, so sadly it's always been this way.

[@vincentbarney3091]

And in politics too

[@BenEdlebeck]

I remember watching this back during the election cycle of 2012 and couldn’t believe how well this aged, ten years later and Ron Paul’s still the man!

[@FredFredCheeseBurger]

You yell at Ron Paul, he yells back twice as loud with the words of liberty on his lips telling you you have no idea what you're saying 8:06.

[@shawnbruce6934]

I Love It!!

[@ratm23471]

"Imagine if" you just came here for Ron Paul.

[@NoHataHere1]

Ron Paul totally owned Morton Downey Jr. on his own broadcast.. LoL . Luv it. 2012 Dr. Ron Paul Restore America!

[@douche8980]

Didn't pan out very well at all.

[@microsoftpain]

Oh look, people have been strawmanning liberty and libertarianism since the movement started!

[@EriPages]

I love Ron Paul...he is a monumental role model & inspiration.

[@beyerch]

Still trying to figure out how rand paul got all f'ed up.

[@BaconIsGood4You]

Imagine a sane world. Imagine a world where Ron Paul proclaims "there would be no Vietnam war" and people applaud peace.

[@NYFanatic]

Ron Paul was right the whole time about the drug wars. He said to the crowd how we support the drug dealer with these laws. The FDA approves oxycontin and the covid vaccines, but they didn't approve of marijuana. The men who founded this country smoked marijuana.

[@sdrape4964]

Morton Downey: "I will not step over boundaries and let the guests speak their minds" Also Morton Downey: "If I had you in the white house, I would vomit on you!"

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

Morton constantly lied and spoke over his guests and wouldn't let them finish their thoughts.

[@douche8980]

@@Patrick-sg7cm the Jerry Springer of political discourse :)

[@anthonypaz9023]

Morton and his herd of sheep are long gone and never to be remembered again. Meanwhile Ron Paul and his message is still alive and well. The truth always prevails

[@EricBrunoBorgman]

Right! Just look at the streets of places like San Francisco with all the drugged out derelicts all over the sidewalks passed out or committing crimes. How wonderful!

[@80sman27]

​@@EricBrunoBorgman We wouldn't have that problem if we had listened to Ron Paul.

[@KrazyJohnny]

Thank you for this if only people listened to Ron Paul

[@lennymota4973]

Ironic that the host died of lung cancer

[@dstein111]

Learn the definition of irony

[@lennymota4973]

@@dstein111???

[@rfahy72]

That’s not irony.

[@vincentbarney3091]

Cigarettes maybe a drug but not a street drug

[@David-st1yt]

Damn, how times have changed. Thanks for uploading!

[@ZenCorvus]

I love how this guy comes out hugging, kissing, etc.

[@Norie92]

I was skipping through and I saw 5:24 where the guy screams in Ron Paul's face, wtf is up with that?

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

Just an ignorant statist zombie who has no clue what freedom is. That's why he was in Ron Paul's face because he is incapable of grasping the idea of individual liberty.

[@mwknox186]

Dr. Paul has more balls than any presidential candidate in history

[@rfahy72]

The problem with Ron Paul is he comes across as wimpy guy. But I think we would be in better shape right now as a country if he would’ve been President.

[@Warsie]

Mike Gravel was up there soo

[@Warsie]

@@rfahy72 he wasnt wimpy in this video haha. I guess we have hindsight of him being proven right.

[@douche8980]

Legalizing weed and small amounts of powdered cocaine (two most popular illicit substance) is a good idea but there needs to be an actual plan in place in how to regulate such substance but all said I don't think locking people up for possession of any substance was ever a good idea.

[@Warsie]

@@douche8980 the default 'd o nothing its bettter than bad policies' as first step works, then you modify it. Like the problem is the state banning it, blanket legalization of cocaine is beter than the status quo. You can edit the legalization later AFTER the shit isnt state-sanctioned.

[@brianm1185]

Wow Ron Paul way smarter than the rest of these ppl. He is pounding facts everyone else is pounding the table.

[@_P_M_]

Has Dr Paul ever discussed why he was on the show? Did they coach him to yell? Downey was the bridge between Donahue and Springer. I remember watching back in the 80's. A real circus.

[@Patrick-sg7cm]

He was Jerry Springer before Jerry was on tv.

[@douche8980]

@@Patrick-sg7cm funnier

[@mdh157]

Great show and as usual, Dr. Paul was right on the money. I was in the audience for this show, will never forget it. Mort was in a class by himself.

[@kevin4209]

Years ago, during the midst of the Global Financial Crisis, Ron Paul was doing an interview on CNBC. The anchors and other guests all ganged up on him, and his argument of not bailing out the big financial institutions. He held his own, and time has proven him absolutely right.

[@Fred_Nickles]

It's amazing how the arguments from the other side have flipped but the screaming and the personal attacks continue 🙃

[@jessicamai7783]

Speaking truth for decades. He is one of the greatest

[@1MaCHetE1]

Lol, Morton Downey Jr. died of lung cancer, this didn't disprove Ron Paul...

[@bmkipp]

Thank you for uploading this, I was a huge grassroots endorser of Ron Paul in 2008 and 2012. It's so amazing to see he was always so honest and consistent throughout his life. This group of idiots should look back and be ashamed. Very happy with Trump now after reflection in my late 20s but awesome clip!!!

[@penuts17]

Big ups

[@KurtsToys]

Ron Paul is my spirit...human? And that intro was fire!

[@saintjabroni]

Straight fire.

[@douche8980]

This show is a relic of the past.

[@JokersAce0]

"Just Say No" almost 40 years later, we see how well that worked.

[@gioknows]

I used to love watch Morton Downey Jr just for how ridiculously over the top he was. I usually couldn't last an entire episode, though. He always reminded me of Televangelist Ernest Angley who used to bilk people out of all of there money while curing people from his pulpit...OMG those two were so entertaining.

[@themantheycallJay]

Oh how I love Ron Paul.

[@vincesmith2499]

Downey was supposedly a conservative, yet he was always advocating for more government.

[@vincesmith2499]

LOL @ the lady who compared smoking weed to murder.

[@themantheycallJay]

Well looking at the USA I say the war on drugs lost big time. Hahaha

[@douche8980]

People need them now more than ever :(

[@benjaminp2776]

Ron didn't handle himself his best, but this entire crowd are clueless animals regurgitating the same lines. The irony of them chanting "Just say no" to someone arguing for freedom of choice shows that of all those 100 people they probably don't have 3 IQ points to rub together. They get upset that he calls out a big man for his diet choices and that's unacceptable by his reaction, but the host saying Paul's balls are shriveled up while being the only sensible person in a rowdy mob is okay lol

[@Warsie]

I mean Ron Paul handled himself WELL haha

[@Ditka-89]

Amazing how every single speaker and audience member had such a fundamental misunderstanding of libertarianism. They all seemed to think libertarians just wanted to get rid of the laws so they could use drugs

[@benjaminp2776]

@@Ditka-89 There are a ton of wackos in the Libertarian caucus, too. Just like every party. When someone asks me if I'm a Libertarian I reply with "That depends on whether or not you believe in age of consent laws." Get a vast array of responses that instantly tell you who's purely opposed to overbearing government intervention in their lives, and who's an animal wanting to be able to do whatever they want without repercussion.

[@Ditka-89]

@@benjaminp2776 I think there’s a difference between anarchists and libertarians. Most libertarians are fairly sensible about maintaining the laws which prevent actions that have zero utilitarian benefits (like consent laws)

[@gmeister03]

I love ron Paul

[@ernestpresents]

what i fear most are those who fear freedom.[and that is most of us]

[@luther1546]

Going to Rangel as a "voice of reason" is pretty funny. Ron Paul is great.

[@roxannebarton9740]

And here we are...

[@SuperDachshund]

Is it too late for Paul to be president?

[@80sman27]

​@@SuperDachshund He's gonna be 89 years old next week and he's still as sharp as ever. He definitely still has what it takes to be president.

[@vincentbarney3091]

Morton would have fit in perfectly with Fox News

[@patrickharvey5736]

No one in the crowd is high on the idea of freedom.

[@NoHataHere1]

@SureShotSav " Bravo my friend " Ron Paul 2012 Restore America

[@alexstetson2397]

As I watch this in the year of 2022, Ron Paul's argument has won the culture and these bozos have lost.

[@beebouzidi3016]

omg he smokes the whole shoe no wonder he died from lung cancer

[@Downey-2000]

Ron Paul Revaluation

[@patrickharvey5736]

Statist zombies can't grasp the simple concept of the non aggression principle.

[@ganglesteinmoranglemendine4217]

Downey: We need government to stop drug usage in this country... *holds a legal drug in one hand throughout the segment* Following up with this, the drug ended his life short...

[@davidmorley7778]

Many states have legalized MJ and it still has not put the street dealers out of business.

[@80sman27]

That's because the street dealers are selling harder drugs that are still illegal.

[@tedjohnnoga484]

Welcome, he called it 40 years ago

[@andersnelson]

Five minutes in, and I'm like "What the hell, is that satire?" Because they're insulting each other in such a mean and petty manner that they have to be joking. Sadly, many Americans haven't changed in all these years.

[@TheNavalAviator]

Why America is doomed because of things like this and like the 2020 libertarian debate. It frequently makes a mockery of its highest principles.

[@Wildszekely]

People was stupid than and stupid now including Morton Downey Jr.GO RON PAUL 2012!!!

[@Thomas-ry8xq]

End the insane war on drugs

[@Dover0486]

Not Liberal vs. Conservative, but the beginning of the RNC infighting.

[@Hollowsmith]

Somebody should do a documentary on the life and times of Lil' No-No.

[@EDHSystems]

where is Congressman Wrangle today? Where is Ron Paul?

[@JokersAce0]

Ron Paul played a little too much into the outrageousness sought by these types of shows back in the day.

[@jebril]

This is why Im proud of having no friends why would I want to be liked by the majority of people. If people like this like me then somethings wrong.

[@aday9159]

I wish the younguns would watch this

[@AutomaticSelector]

The Libertarian Party has come a long way.

[@tubaljohn1]

Ron Paul!!!!! Liberals sure changed.

[@Camarata84]

based

[@derrickjohnson4952]

Glad the drug war & Vietnam worked out so well !!

[@Vascor]

This compared to today is why I take the white pill

[@PCH12r]

lol this anchor is crazy as hell;.. joe pesci type ..smoking cigarettes and screaming

[@doriotclaine]

Lol when this goes black and it’s just audio. Reminds me of Chesterton on the close to his heretics orthodoxy first chapter.

[@hughjass8383]

10:14; is that crazy screaming Karen Curtis Sliwa's wife

[@salruotolo5754]

I think the kid in the red stripped shirt is a young Kevin (OWENS) Steen. The wrestler... (ROH,WWE) could it be?🤔

[@3Dscubacam]

Who is the woman at the podium saying they haven't yet begun to fight? How does she think the fight has been going for the last 32yrs?

[@damientumor]

Her name is Lisa Sliwa, who was a frequent guest on the show

[@Danielle-vp2hv]

How did "just say no" work out

[@douche8980]

Reaganism was so great :/

[@empyreanbeing]

holy fu**, this is horrible... a bunch of animals...

[@TheStevenBravoPodcast]

LMFAO.....

[@jeremyolson4280]

Lemmings

[@kylecrock]

Seems almost pointless to go up against a full room of people who might chant "just say no" - makes for crazy TV though.

[@engineersteveo9886]

LOL

[@readordiefanatic]

Ron Paul /b/?

[@TheJrv2damac]

@whyILeftTheGOP Still are.

[@clifforddriver9434]

Uncle Sam's been a drug dealer. Alcohol and cigarettes.

[@kurtaricanli9186]

13:11 hucking filarious

[@corrigan0543]

I love how ron is almost falling out of his seat in rage