Apparently the media doesn’t care about any of Paul’s issues such as funding endless wars, the onerous Patriot Act, abuse by DHS, the ludicrous war on drugs and more. This is weird to me since these are all issues the media cares about. It’s more obvious than ever that the media has marching orders and that’s that.
In the days after his runner-up finish to Michele Bachmann in Iowa’s August 13 GOP straw poll, Texas Congressman Ron Paul complained about a lack of media coverage, accusing the press of being “frightened by me challenging the status quo and the establishment.”
As pundits debate whether Paul is getting the attention he deserves, a PEJ analysis of campaign coverage this year indicates he is the 10th leading election newsmaker— trailing far behind non-candidates Donald Trump and Sarah Palin and as well as floundering Republican hopeful Newt Gingrich.
Is the program suggested at link #26 sane or not? Well, its “sane” but just not pragmatic. Paul is advocating an opt in/out program for Soc Security. Young workers will be pimped to opt out of SS and privately fund their own retirement by investment in the stock market. Details always matter but in general those opting out will be risking their retirement on the ups and downs of their investment portfolio. Is that what “retirement” is all about and if you through no fault of your own choose the wrong investments you are then in Pauls own words: “Out on the Street.” What kind of social safety net is that?
Sane, but not rational. Same with everything else a libertarian has to offer. A tar baby program so to speak.
LibertyLover, in #33 wrote:
“#26, Nice scare tactics.”
Funny how linking to Ron’s own posting about what he would want to accomplish as President – and how he would go about accomplishing it – is considered “scare tactics”.
I just wish [b]all[/b] the candidates would write a similar post, spelling-out what changes they have in mind for when they are elected.
But they’ll just continue to spout platitudes about “jobs”, “the economy”, “keeping America strong”, etc.
#30, It was scare tactics because the poster’s comments completely misrepresented the article.
That article is a dose of common sense on how to solve the problems.
And then you write that it was spooky shit. How is it spooky and tell us how it won’t solve our problems?
Quit bashing and start explaining, please.
#36, Make that directed at #35.
# 20 bobbo, why do you think what you think and when do you change your mind:
“… he would not support non discrimination laws because business owners should be allowed to serve who they wish.”
I believe that was his son Rand Paul, running for the Senate in Kentucky, in a network interview. (He won.)
But who knows — maybe he supports the idea as well?
Can we have a comparable graph for Joe Lieberman in 2004 who unlike Paul was the leader in numerous national polls?
just one more huge lesson that our elections are totally rigged and nobody bothers to count the votes. I can’t believe there are still 2 Americans who believe our elections work, but apparently there are.
Will you people wake up and demand a real government that actually counts the ballots.
Never mind, Gilligan is on.
#38–Patso==thank you. do I have to pay that close attention to which Paul is spouting what nonsense?
Yes, I should or change to “One of the Pauls”
I don’t like being wrong on my facts==just my politics.
Ha, ha.
Ron Paul is unelectable because of his stances, but Palin / Bachmann are electable – so says the media?
Absolutely insane.
#41 Yes that’s funny… apparently Rush and Fox have directed the dittoheads/morans to call Democrats and liberals “progressives”, as if that’s an insult. Kind of like how they’ve been directed to call the Democratic Party the “Democrat Party”.
And you wingnuts wonder why we don’t take you seriously, when you regurgitate such nonsense upon command. When was the last time y’all thought for yourselves?
The print on the image was pretty small I couldn’t even see Herman Cain’s name or stats.
Here’s a good read. Tucker Carlson’s classic Pimp My Ride. On the trail with Ron Paul in 2007.
#44,, Pres Obama has identified progressives in place of liberals, and Democrat Party is pretty normal as an alternative to Republican Party. Not sure why you think there is something nefarious or negative about the term or usage.
I should mention that I think getting rid of the Department of Homeland Security is one good idea that Ron Paul has. Not checking the quality of dairy foods (for instance) is a bad idea.
#48, He is not advocating stopping the testing. He is advocating the right to choose for yourself whether you want to drink it or not.
You are just reporting on the trends in Mass Media.Try looking at trends in BLOGS and what people are reading and writing about. A COMPLETE Different story. here’s a “Blog Pulse” trends. Didn’t have time to search Facebook trends, but I think you will see the disconnect of mass media and the public clouds!
Visit:
http://blogpulse.com/trend?query1=Obama&label1=Obama&query2=%22Ron+Paul%22&label2=Ron+Paul&query3=%22Michele+Bachmann%22&label3=Bachman&days=60&x=54&y=9
#47 The Democratic Party calls itself the Democratic Party. It’s courteous to call someone what they want to be called. The Republicans don’t want to call the Democratic Party the Democratic Party because “Democratic” has positive connotations and they can’t abide associating any positive connotations with the Democratic Party. So they call them the “Democrat” Party. One of their more petty tactics. But the Republican base, the wingnuts and Tea Partiers and all the rest, obediently follow along. If only the Democrats had that kind of power over their rank and file.
Regarding “progressive”, could be. Though Obama is no liberal or progressive. He’s a middle-of-the-road Rockefeller Republican who represents the Republican wing of the Democratic party.
#50, Interesting link. Thanks!
Phydeau, the Republican party is made up of Republicans. The Democratic Party is made up of Democrats. It is very easy to get the two mixed up, and you attribute it to wanting to take away the nice connotations.
Lying Mike: “It is very easy to get the two mixed up, ….” /// Thats very true. Explain then how EVERY puke gets it wrong EVERY time?
What could ever explain that?????—–Ha. ha. It doesn’t even mean anything on its own. Democrat vs Democratic==no one cares. But it is marching orders from DittoHead Central and the Zombies march forward. Apologists cover it with logical reasoning. Only experience reveals the lie.
Lyin Mike===a roadmap of Puke Perfidy.
thank you, Lyin Mike. We wouldn’t understand the Pukes half as well without you trying to run cover for them. BHAWWAAahahahahah!!!!!
Along those lines: the made up Headline is better than the story:
“Republicans: “Raising taxes one penny is evil and will destroy the economy. Wait – did you say raise taxes on the poor? Well, ok then”
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/44218846/ns/politics/
#26, Jim,
Good explanation of what Paul is really about. For some reason the weirdos don’t like to advertise his wackier stands.
#57, Master, my public education lets me understand quite clearly what he is saying. It makes sense to quite a few people. In fact, quite a bit of what he is suggesting is the same as you have suggested in the past.
Can you tell me where his plans diverge from yours?
It’s quite simple. Ron Paul doesn’t get invited to meet with the Bilderbergs. And many of the mainstream US news industry, do. Like Barbara Walters, and Charlie Rose. Among so many others. Just type in “Bilderberg” and any leading news anchor, or publishing giant’s name, and you’ll get an eyeful. Even Rupert Murdock has a connection. Funny, how 60 years ago something like this would have gotten one labeled a communist, during the Red Channels scare. But I’ll wager the Bilderberg Group existed even then, and with complete autonomy.
Bobbo, I know I post under both names, and I’ve certainly never received any instructions to do so, or seen it anywhere else, except when some liberals complain about it.
#62–MikeN==I don’t know what you are talking about. What two names? You don’t post with the name of Lyin’ Mike, you just happen to post such wildly nonsensical positions that in my judgment calling you a liar is a compliment as opposed to being just that crazy.
No one needs to send you a list if you pick up so readily on the talking points of those who do.
It is remarkable though how consistent and calm mannered you are. What goes with you Mikey? So completely paid off you quietly laugh at your job well done, or just a Turing Software program?
Hummmmm?
#61, I am definitely NOT in favor of dismantling our social safety net.
Not dismantling it. Changing it.
Current recipients will continue to receive their benefits from here on out.
You don’t find it abusive that we are going to force other people to participate when we know it they are against it and not needed?
I am not in favor of disbanding our regulatory agencies, SEC, FDS, EPA, FDIC, etc.
He didn’t say he was going to dismantle them. Just scale them back.
I am not in favor of dismantling our police agencies.
I don’t believe that was in there. Where did you see that?
I am not in favor of allowing unrestricted access to potent drugs.
But you do now — tobacco, alcohol
I am not in favor of allowing people to drive on the left side of the road in this country.
You like England so much, I shocked you don’t.
We the People want these agencies, programs, and laws.
Not really. Just the squeaky wheels. And FDR and his threat to stack the SCOTUS.
In many cases, we want stronger laws to prevent the abuses we see.
We aren’t enforcing the laws we have on the books now. What makes you think more laws are going to fix it?
Reminds of the joke where you get somebody to stomp on your toe because your head hurts.
So, does this mean you are ok with the rest?
#64–LucityLoser==please cite your poll finding that most Americans are in favor of reduced MediCare or Social Security?
Until such time==you are either a LIAR or crazy.
Mike==is LL the other name you post as?
Ha, ha.
Losers.
Yup I’m Turing software, and you failed!
I’m sue the voting public just loves to vote for whiners.