Drugs, War, Bells And The GOP: The South Carolina Debategasm

Did you miss last night's GOP presidential debate in South Carolina, between four people who have only a slim chance of ever being the party's nominee and a Tim Pawlenty-themed holographic screensaver? I have to imagine that many of you did, since it's May, more than a year from the 2012 elections, and you have "lives."

That's okay, though: Our own Ben Craw has condensed the entire 90-minute affair into a four minute video that hits all the highlights. Thrill to the sight of former New Mexico Gov. Gary Johnson asking for more questions! Delight in Texas Rep. Ron Paul's hilarious depiction of heroin use. Swoon over ex-Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum's gritted teeth demeanor -- and maybe suggest he get checked out for TMJ.

And listen to the time's up bell, dinging and dinging, forever! I think that the bell was the clear winner of last night's debate. The bell's platform of "you shut up now" really resonated with me. Anyone know if the bell is staffing up in Iowa? Because I loved the tintinnabulation that so musically wells! From the bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells, bells! BELL 2012!

WATCH:

Video produced by Ben Craw

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Comments

[aveindustries]

08:24 PM on 05/22/2011

LOL

That video in the article was funny

Sponsered by Fox News, Seen on Fox News Channel, Streamed on Foxnews.com, Heard as well on Fox News Radio, Fox News, Fox News, Fox News, Fox News.

-Tim Pawlenty-
"First of all Bret, let me thank Fox News"

-Ron Paul-
"OBL wasn't caught in Afghanistan"
*Crowd Cheers*

-Raise Your hand if you support Waterboarding-
*Ron Paul doesn't move other candidates struggle with question*

-Ron Paul-
"They're defaulting on your money!"
*Crowd Cheers*

-Ron Paul-
"Ohhhh yeah I need the government to take care of me.(sarcasm) I don't want to use heroin so I need these laws."
*Crowd Cheers*

"I never thought Heroin would get applause in South Carolina"
*Crowd Laughs*

lol, seriously. Ron Paul clearly won the debate. Ron Paul 2012

Learn more about Ron Paul and what he stands for:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_positions_of_Ron_Paul

Congressman Vietnam War Veteran Ron Paul 2012 - Restore America!

[Nick Lyons]

09:27 PM on 05/09/2011

Gary Johnson and Ron Paul 2012

[ABACADABRA RABBIT]

09:36 PM on 05/09/2011

Let's see if the GOP is intelligent enough to nominate them. I doubt it.

[Nick Lyons]

09:55 PM on 05/09/2011

All it takes is people to listen, realize, and believe.

[Frickett]

10:38 AM on 05/09/2011

I wasn't questioning Ron Paul's integrity; he may quite sincerely believe what he says. I happen to disagree strongly with most of his expressed views and, therefore, would never vote for him. How is that questioning his integrity? Or mine?

[indjoe]

02:58 AM on 05/09/2011

A Bad night for FOX .

[retromega]

06:39 PM on 05/08/2011

I loved Tim Pawlenty"s mea culpa about cap and trade!

He, as Minnesota Governor, he cheap skated every public service so he could give his buddies tax breaks for themselves and their businesses! His greatest trick was to re-paint lane markers so he could "expand" the number of lanes on the highway with a couple gallons of paint.

Worked real hard at making sure our infrastructure like bridges were in good shape too! Lets see only scores injured and 13 killed in that principled move!

Then he tried to cut disability for those injured in the bridge collapse! Yes a fine piece of work, Mr Tim Pawlenty! He has a Website, and a donor number too! His campaign song though was adopted by the rest of us and is "London Bridges Falling Down" a catchy tune everyone knows!

[LMPE]

01:06 AM on 05/08/2011

Had the debate had more participants, it might have been a little more intelligent.

On second thought, it would have been LESS intelligent!

[cameron d]

12:48 AM on 05/08/2011

Seriously, how would it even be possible for President Obama to lose to any of these guys?

[harmonikasavingsbonds]

09:14 PM on 05/09/2011

Koch Brothers money.

[Joe Friday]

10:33 PM on 05/07/2011

I was impressed by the clear, articulate, authentic Black man!

I bet Barry wasn't impressed!!

[HTLautrec]

10:56 PM on 05/07/2011

Most thinking people weren't impressed.
You were consumed by his race.
His rattling off the same ol' talking points was unimpressive regardless of his race.

Teapublibaggers like you play the race card every chance you get. It's because you got nothing else. Nothing.

[Joe Friday]

09:35 PM on 05/09/2011

HtLunitic .... Silly Liberal! I quoted Joe Biden's comment about Barry! You libs are classic!

[harmonikasavingsbonds]

09:15 PM on 05/09/2011

Racist, but you already know that about yourself. Simply pointing this out.

[Joe Friday]

09:33 PM on 05/09/2011

pond ... I agree! Those were Joe BIDEN's words describing Barry! :-))

[Jan Knaus]

05:26 PM on 05/07/2011

Barf!

[vallesula]

04:21 PM on 05/07/2011

Why is ROn Paul talking about drugs during the GOP debates?.
Has this poor 'ole man forgotten, it's been 30 PLUS years since he voted to give birth to the war on drugs, and after more than 1 Trillion dollars, or more, ARE WE WINNING THAT " FORGOTTEN " WAR THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT BUT IS CERTAINLY GOBBLING UP OUR RATHER SCARSE TAX-DOLLARS.

[ABACADABRA RABBIT]

04:53 PM on 05/07/2011

He is talking about it because it IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE.

Have you ever made a mistake? I have.

[cameron d]

12:49 AM on 05/08/2011

Don't tread on me, Ron.

[chaapai]

11:13 AM on 05/09/2011

"How many of you would use @$%& if it was legal?" is not a mistake. Saying something like that is a total flaw of his character. It shows just what the guy is made of.

Both of the Paul men and id 10 ts!

[ssb752]

05:48 PM on 05/07/2011

Why was Paul talking about drugs during the GOP debates?
Because he was directly asked about his views on legalization today. I would think that judging from the rest of your all cap rant that you would be thankful for it being brought up and his answers about this important issue today. Just guessin'.

[ABACADABRA RABBIT]

04:39 PM on 05/09/2011

Exactly.

[vallesula]

04:16 PM on 05/07/2011

During that debate, I dare anyone to tell me, how many issues affecting our daily lives, and I also dare you to tell me, what did they said they'd do EXACTLY to make things better for the nation and our people???.
Americans, pay close attention and maybe like me, you too will see, these debates are a farce, a charade if you will cuz, THEY WILL NEVER DISCUSS THE ISSUES !.
These debates are just good for slinging tons of $-hit at the wall in hopes some will stick !!!.
UNLESS YOU DEMAND THEY TALK ABOUT THE ISSUES, YOU WILL CONTINUE CASTING YOUR VOTE IN A VACUUM !!!!

[Skiwee]

02:30 PM on 05/07/2011

I wonder what they think of Huntsman?

[Skiwee]

02:27 PM on 05/07/2011

IllinoisTexan43 Commented 2 days ago
""... potential Republican presidential candidate..." Those
are the only jobs the republicans have created."
________________________________
I couldn't help myself IllinoisTexan, I had to re-post your comment from the Donald Trump Indy 500 article.

.....Very clever, and extremely funny!!!! My hat's off to you.

[onegandolf1]

01:58 PM on 05/07/2011

I guess I missed it. Can Anyone tell me if the part about "Drugs" was someone responding to what was the number one response a few months ago when republicans asked their base what they thought was the most important issue?

You remember, "Legalize Marijuana" was the response. Did one of them address that?

[Nick Lyons]

09:33 PM on 05/09/2011

Gary Johnson and Ron Paul, it seems they are the only ones in the GOP with a brain.

[zigzag1]

12:12 PM on 05/07/2011

Anyone there believe in evolution?

[Ron333wood]

10:11 AM on 05/09/2011

That's a really good question. F and F.

[Ron333wood]

10:15 AM on 05/09/2011

This is the opening line from Herman Cains web page.

Welcome to the new HermanCain.com, home to my presidential exploratory committee. Here, you will find all of the important information necessary to keep up-to-date with my decision-making process as I continue to determine how God wants me to best serve our great nation.

God is going to run our country through him.

[chaapai]

11:14 AM on 05/09/2011

he doesn't stand a snow fakes chance in H e double hockey sticks of becoming president.