Comments on: The Ron Paul phenomenon? http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Mike http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-376779 Mike Thu, 31 Jan 2008 01:37:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-376779 “It should come as no surprise that when you crunch the numbers Ron Paul is the only Republican who would actually shrink the size and cost of the federal government,” said Ron Paul campaign economic advisor Don Luskin. “It should come as no surprise that when you crunch the numbers Ron Paul is the only Republican who would actually shrink the size and cost of the federal government,” said Ron Paul campaign economic advisor Don Luskin.

]]> By: Greg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-350778 Greg Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:34:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-350778 To bad the news only focus on the ones who cry or argue about worthless topics. Instead of giving everyone an equal chance to speak. Then post all these polls making it look like the one guy you hope wins does not have a chance?? Then they wonder why people don't come to vote cause there is no one worth voting for? To bad the news only focus on the ones who cry or argue about worthless topics. Instead of giving everyone an equal chance to speak. Then post all these polls making it look like the one guy you hope wins does not have a chance?? Then they wonder why people don't come to vote cause there is no one worth voting for?

]]> By: Dani http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-288781 Dani Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:54:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-288781 I agree with everyone who said the media is not giving Ron Paul an equal amount of air time. At time the so called "news" channels will skip completely over his name. Or else they will quickly mention his name and follow it up with a "suprising" statement about another candidate. It's amazing to me the media isn;t backing this man for presidency. He is the only one who does not waiver in his views. You may not agree with everything he believes in, but at least he doesn't constantly chang his tune. Americans need to stop watching who the media is "telling us" to vote for; because that's exactly what is happening...We are basically being instructed on who the top candidates should be. We need to look up the candidates on our own and do our own research before going to caucaus our to vote in November. Ron Paul is a strong voice for the people. Vote for Ron Paul. I agree with everyone who said the media is not giving Ron Paul an equal amount of air time. At time the so called "news" channels will skip completely over his name. Or else they will quickly mention his name and follow it up with a "suprising" statement about another candidate.
It's amazing to me the media isn;t backing this man for presidency. He is the only one who does not waiver in his views. You may not agree with everything he believes in, but at least he doesn't constantly chang his tune.
Americans need to stop watching who the media is "telling us" to vote for; because that's exactly what is happening...We are basically being instructed on who the top candidates should be. We need to look up the candidates on our own and do our own research before going to caucaus our to vote in November.
Ron Paul is a strong voice for the people. Vote for Ron Paul.

]]> By: dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-280590 dave Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:43:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-280590 This post talks about how Paul only wins "unscientific polls." But I guess the writer either doesn't follow politics, or thinks the Iowa Caucus is yet another "unscientific poll." Even C-SPAN covered Biden, and Guilliani. Ron Paul got 10% of the Iowa GOP vote. Considering the guy can't even get on C-SPAN, I think that is pretty good. This post talks about how Paul only wins "unscientific polls." But I guess the writer either doesn't follow politics, or thinks the Iowa Caucus is yet another "unscientific poll."

Even C-SPAN covered Biden, and Guilliani. Ron Paul got 10% of the Iowa GOP vote. Considering the guy can't even get on C-SPAN, I think that is pretty good.

]]> By: Bobby http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-253935 Bobby Fri, 11 Jan 2008 23:22:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-253935 Some conservatives (and democrats as well) have reservations about Ron Paul's stance against the war because they have bought into the post WWII rhetoric that we somehow need to continually expand the military and become the world's #1 arms dealer. And that this defines us as the most powerful nation on earth. This premise is based on fear, all the fear that the Regans and Bushes can drum up to say we are in a continual state of war. Yes, we may one day experience another Pearl Harbor or another 9/11 but all the bombs and military basses around the globe to no ends extreme will be able to prevent these things from happening. They will, as Ron Paul knows, contribute to bankrupting our nation as we spread ourselves too thin around the world in this ridiculous and paranoid quest for global dominanation. Let's join together with Ron Paul to end this! Let's wake up to the rhetorical lies of 'politics as usual' and get behind the only real candidate for change and send a message despite all the lies and bully tactics to marginalize him and laugh at him and exclude him from media coverage and 'electability'. Let's us the people stand up with him for what we believe in!!!! Some conservatives (and democrats as well) have reservations about Ron Paul's stance against the war because they have bought into the post WWII rhetoric that we somehow need to continually expand the military and become the world's #1 arms dealer. And that this defines us as the most powerful nation on earth. This premise is based on fear, all the fear that the Regans and Bushes can drum up to say we are in a continual state of war. Yes, we may one day experience another Pearl Harbor or another 9/11 but all the bombs and military basses around the globe to no ends extreme will be able to prevent these things from happening. They will, as Ron Paul knows, contribute to bankrupting our nation as we spread ourselves too thin around the world in this ridiculous and paranoid quest for global dominanation. Let's join together with Ron Paul to end this! Let's wake up to the rhetorical lies of 'politics as usual' and get behind the only real candidate for change and send a message despite all the lies and bully tactics to marginalize him and laugh at him and exclude him from media coverage and 'electability'. Let's us the people stand up with him for what we believe in!!!!

]]> By: Bryan, europe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-239649 Bryan, europe Wed, 09 Jan 2008 05:47:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-239649 Whether you agree with his policies or not, he is at least the most , if not the only, honest and truthful person standing up to be president. He speaks not for some unknown behind the seens agenda. How can the election be truely democratic if the media do not give equally coverage to all the candidates, and give great coverage to denigrating candidates they, the media, do not approve of ? Whether you agree with his policies or not, he is at least the most , if not the only, honest and truthful person standing up to be president. He speaks not for some unknown behind the seens agenda. How can the election be truely democratic if the media do not give equally coverage to all the candidates, and give great coverage to denigrating candidates they, the media, do not approve of ?

]]> By: Former USAF Veteran http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-185931 Former USAF Veteran Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:04:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-185931 Mass Media...You can't hide the TRUTH....for long. Someone, Somewhere, Somehow....Will leak it. The Ron Paul revolution has already begun. Mass Media...You can't hide the TRUTH....for long. Someone, Somewhere, Somehow....Will leak it. The Ron Paul revolution has already begun.

]]> By: Elliott, Mt sinai, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-154891 Elliott, Mt sinai, NY Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:43:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-154891 Ron Paul is the only one who is offering a significant change from the current policies. All of the other candidates are spitting out the same bull that they think will get the American people on their sides(that goes for the Dem's as well) It is unfortunate that big media outlets like CNN only make Ron Paul's campaign seem like a joke that stands on lies and is undeserving of the public's time. We want change and fair promotion of all of the candidates, not just the "big" ones! Ron Paul is the only one who is offering a significant change from the current policies. All of the other candidates are spitting out the same bull that they think will get the American people on their sides(that goes for the Dem's as well) It is unfortunate that big media outlets like CNN only make Ron Paul's campaign seem like a joke that stands on lies and is undeserving of the public's time. We want change and fair promotion of all of the candidates, not just the "big" ones!

]]> By: Jared, The Reno, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-152746 Jared, The Reno, NV Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:34:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-152746 You didn't do your homework "CNN Political Ticker", your lying because Ron Paul is PERSONALLY pro life but he doesn't think the government should interfere with personal decisions INCLUDING gays. Quit lying to the general public you filthy bastards. You didn't do your homework "CNN Political Ticker", your lying because Ron Paul is PERSONALLY pro life but he doesn't think the government should interfere with personal decisions INCLUDING gays. Quit lying to the general public you filthy bastards.

]]> By: Lin Sieg, Clarksville Ky http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-145112 Lin Sieg, Clarksville Ky Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:47:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-145112 Any other Paul supporters starting to get the feeling that mainstream media is purposely bending the republican party coverage towards less able, less intelligent candidates? it would not shock me in current times for a media conspiracy to promote candidates they KNOW will lose for the republican party, for the sole sake of getting a hyped up Democrat put into office. I fully support Ron Paul, but unfortunately I don't have as much faith in America as I do in Ron Paul. Any other Paul supporters starting to get the feeling that mainstream media is purposely bending the republican party coverage towards less able, less intelligent candidates? it would not shock me in current times for a media conspiracy to promote candidates they KNOW will lose for the republican party, for the sole sake of getting a hyped up Democrat put into office.

I fully support Ron Paul, but unfortunately I don't have as much faith in America as I do in Ron Paul.

]]> By: David, Oakland, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-140207 David, Oakland, CA Tue, 13 Nov 2007 17:38:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-140207 The corporate media isn't doing its job. Ron Paul is a legitimate candidate and the only reason that he isn't obliterating the other republican candidates is because he isn't even being acknowledged by the media. Media controls American perception. That's no secret. On CNN's own website, do you see Ron Paul anywhere? Perhaps,in some obscure little article..., but not on the headlines--Never in the headlines with the other candidates. That goes for Fox, and every other corrupt "news" outlet. The corporate media isn't doing its job. Ron Paul is a legitimate candidate and the only reason that he isn't obliterating the other republican candidates is because he isn't even being acknowledged by the media. Media controls American perception. That's no secret. On CNN's own website, do you see Ron Paul anywhere? Perhaps,in some obscure little article..., but not on the headlines–Never in the headlines with the other candidates. That goes for Fox, and every other corrupt "news" outlet.

]]> By: Bob Graham/Las Vegas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-116947 Bob Graham/Las Vegas Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:18:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-116947 With the USA at a crossroad in world respectability , the dollar failing , and the main populace doubting all that comes from the "Hill" , Ron Paul is the only candidate who does not support "Status Quo". Not only does he not support it , his track record and nickname of "Dr No" should remove all question as to his viability not only to be an effective president , but be able to acheive the highest office in this country through open and honest elestion . Dynasties have proven fatal and the "others" put more value on becoming president than they do on improving the USA . With the USA at a crossroad in world respectability , the dollar failing , and the main populace doubting all that comes from the "Hill" , Ron Paul is the only candidate who does not support "Status Quo". Not only does he not support it , his track record and nickname of "Dr No" should remove all question as to his viability not only to be an effective president , but be able to acheive the highest office in this country through open and honest elestion . Dynasties have proven fatal and the "others" put more value on becoming president than they do on improving the USA .

]]> By: CasiO, Pharrelton, AK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-113574 CasiO, Pharrelton, AK Fri, 26 Oct 2007 02:24:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-113574 Ron Paul is the new Viagra Spam! Get election horny with Ron Paul commenting! Rowr! Hot chicks won't leave you alone! "Ron Paul 08" is the new "Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?" Go getcha some! Ron Paul 08! Ron Paul is the new Viagra Spam! Get election horny with Ron Paul commenting! Rowr! Hot chicks won't leave you alone! "Ron Paul 08" is the new "Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?" Go getcha some! Ron Paul 08!

]]> By: David, Cincinnati, OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-106103 David, Cincinnati, OH Sat, 20 Oct 2007 02:25:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-106103 OHIO's GOT YOUR BACK RON PAUL! OHIO's GOT YOUR BACK RON PAUL!

]]> By: Steve Patterson, Hornell, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-92994 Steve Patterson, Hornell, NY Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:04:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-92994 It really is a shame that the media consistently laughs at the mention of Ron Paul, although guiliani seems to find him humorous aswell. I have no doubt that if common people actually KNEW who he was, there would be a gigantic watershed at the polls. Republicans, democrats, and everyone inbetween loves the message of freedom. It really is a shame that the media consistently laughs at the mention of Ron Paul, although guiliani seems to find him humorous aswell. I have no doubt that if common people actually KNEW who he was, there would be a gigantic watershed at the polls. Republicans, democrats, and everyone inbetween loves the message of freedom.

]]> By: Zachary, Burbank CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-83128 Zachary, Burbank CA Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:10:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-83128 VOTE RON PAUL! z VOTE RON PAUL!
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]]> By: Kris D, Bayonne, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-76428 Kris D, Bayonne, NJ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 17:42:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-76428 Why wouldn't the CNN poll be credible? It's very easy to count votes by excluding multiple votes through ISP address. I would think that your CNN computer geeks would know that, I do and I'm a novice. I realize now that the media is all a pack of liars. I will not raise my children to watch any news program or newspaper because they all have a hidden agenda and because they are all owned by the same people. Where has all the journalistic integrity gone? Shame on you! This Democrat is voting for a Republican named Dr. Ron Paul. Why wouldn't the CNN poll be credible? It's very easy to count votes by excluding multiple votes through ISP address. I would think that your CNN computer geeks would know that, I do and I'm a novice. I realize now that the media is all a pack of liars. I will not raise my children to watch any news program or newspaper because they all have a hidden agenda and because they are all owned by the same people. Where has all the journalistic integrity gone? Shame on you! This Democrat is voting for a Republican named Dr. Ron Paul.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-73536 John Mon, 24 Sep 2007 13:39:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-73536 The people that understand the money system and history of it, know Ron Paul is trying to free the people of the USA. Seriously and scientifically accurate, if you're not worth over $100 million don't vote for Ron Paul. The people that understand the money system and history of it, know Ron Paul is trying to free the people of the USA.

Seriously and scientifically accurate, if you're not worth over $100 million don't vote for Ron Paul.

]]> By: Edgar houston texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-72572 Edgar houston texas Sat, 22 Sep 2007 14:43:14 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-72572 hey, CNN your are no different deen FOX news and the American pepole NOW!!!!!!! Ron Paul 2008 hey, CNN your are no different deen FOX news and the American pepole NOW!!!!!!! Ron Paul 2008

]]> By: Honest Abe, Marquette, Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-69995 Honest Abe, Marquette, Michigan Thu, 20 Sep 2007 16:55:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-69995 Wow, they couldn't hammer the word "unscientific" any more, could they? One would think this is a story about "unscientific polling" more then a story about Ron Paul. This clearly is evidence that the Mind's of voters are being pre-conditioned (psychological control tactics) to believe they will waste their vote on Ron Paul. No matter how many American people are screaming for Ron Paul to be president, the CIA-Corporate, Establishment Media will never admit it. Look up how Karl Rove used polls to counter every mental move American's made during Bush's two elections. Think Tanks, strategists, even basic pyschology...its all about controlling or pre-empting public opinion. Truly, there is a war on for your mind! Wow, they couldn't hammer the word "unscientific" any more, could they? One would think this is a story about "unscientific polling" more then a story about Ron Paul. This clearly is evidence that the Mind's of voters are being pre-conditioned (psychological control tactics) to believe they will waste their vote on Ron Paul. No matter how many American people are screaming for Ron Paul to be president, the CIA-Corporate, Establishment Media will never admit it. Look up how Karl Rove used polls to counter every mental move American's made during Bush's two elections. Think Tanks, strategists, even basic pyschology...its all about controlling or pre-empting public opinion. Truly, there is a war on for your mind!

]]> By: Trevor Abilene Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-66997 Trevor Abilene Texas Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:29:38 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-66997 Ron paul is a true defender of the constitution, he breaks the status quo of lying elitist politicans and gives hope to the average american going throught he motions of their daily normal lives. He has my vote 100%. Ron paul is a true defender of the constitution, he breaks the status quo of lying elitist politicans and gives hope to the average american going throught he motions of their daily normal lives. He has my vote 100%.

]]> By: Nora G. Cofresi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61500 Nora G. Cofresi Wed, 12 Sep 2007 00:07:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61500 I am a democrat who appreciates Ron Paul. Listening to Giuliani laugh in the background when "President Paul" was speaking (yes, it DOES have a nice ring to it) made me realize what a boor Rudy really is. Rudy is a loser and a poser. I'll contribute to Ron (and will encourage my cross-party friends to do the same) just to make sure he stays in the race. THE PEOPLE need someone like Ron Paul. I am a democrat who appreciates Ron Paul. Listening to Giuliani laugh in the background when "President Paul" was speaking (yes, it DOES have a nice ring to it) made me realize what a boor Rudy really is. Rudy is a loser and a poser. I'll contribute to Ron (and will encourage my cross-party friends to do the same) just to make sure he stays in the race. THE PEOPLE need someone like Ron Paul.

]]> By: George, Newburgh, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61281 George, Newburgh, NY Tue, 11 Sep 2007 18:59:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61281 Dr. Ron Paul is not given equal media exposure, why? It’s because of FEAR… the big shots FEAR the truthful words that might motivated the American people, the big shots FEAR losing control over the US Government and the big shots FEAR losing their status of elites. They want to keep the average American hungry and ignorant so they can continue to thrive in their influences and profits. The big shots are the true UNPATRIOTS of America… Their minds and hearts are contaminated with the spirit of GREED and SELFISHNESS (How evil!). Dr. Ron Paul is not given equal media exposure, why? It’s because of FEAR… the big shots FEAR the truthful words that might motivated the American people, the big shots FEAR losing control over the US Government and the big shots FEAR losing their status of elites. They want to keep the average American hungry and ignorant so they can continue to thrive in their influences and profits.

The big shots are the true UNPATRIOTS of America… Their minds and hearts are contaminated with the spirit of GREED and SELFISHNESS (How evil!).

]]> By: Akinaw Bulcha, Los Angeles CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61155 Akinaw Bulcha, Los Angeles CA Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:40:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61155 Wow...way to go CNN. Great way to brush aside that media bias reputation. Your article is so negative about the Congressman. Look at the issues you mention Paul is for--all controversial. You didn't mention a balanced budget, cutting taxes, constitutional non-interventionism, that he dislikes the Patriot Act, and all other issues that the majority of Americans believe in. I don't know what kind of "scientific" polls are being taken but on the streets where I am, his support is growing. The more people find out about this man (despite the media bias), the better he does. I made my first financial donation to a political race for the first time in my entire life. We no longer have to choose between the lesser of two evils. He is the first populist president since Reagan. And he will win. The left and the right are for the first time united in this one figure. This election will be a landslide--I am certain of it. Wow...way to go CNN. Great way to brush aside that media bias reputation. Your article is so negative about the Congressman. Look at the issues you mention Paul is for–all controversial. You didn't mention a balanced budget, cutting taxes, constitutional non-interventionism, that he dislikes the Patriot Act, and all other issues that the majority of Americans believe in. I don't know what kind of "scientific" polls are being taken but on the streets where I am, his support is growing. The more people find out about this man (despite the media bias), the better he does. I made my first financial donation to a political race for the first time in my entire life. We no longer have to choose between the lesser of two evils. He is the first populist president since Reagan. And he will win. The left and the right are for the first time united in this one figure. This election will be a landslide–I am certain of it.

]]> By: Shirley Scott Hoagland IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61020 Shirley Scott Hoagland IN Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:37:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-61020 I am truly amazed. I thought RON PAUL was the best kept secret in America due to LACK of media coverage. Now I see he is not and there is not much left to say, as everyone has already said it for me. YES, I would like to see the Constitution reinstated. If he does one tenth of what he wants to, he will definitely have this country headed back in the right direction. Please media, help us get it done. I am truly amazed. I thought RON PAUL was the best kept secret in America due to LACK of media coverage. Now I see he is not and there is not much left to say, as everyone has already said it for me. YES, I would like to see the Constitution reinstated. If he does one tenth of what he wants to, he will definitely have this country headed back in the right direction. Please media, help us get it done.

]]> By: Rick Fisk, Austin, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-57870 Rick Fisk, Austin, Texas Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:59:57 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-57870 Please consider this. Nobody is mobilizing or organizing anyone. You are getting so many comments about Ron Paul articles you run for a few important reasons: In general, the main stream media has ignored Ron Paul - sometimes this has been blatantly intentional. People interested in his campaign are going to therefore jump on any article by main stream sources. <b>Ron Paul has a very large following</b>. Here's what you need to explain to your editors and marketing representatives and bring your webmaster with you when you have this meeting with the log entries and summaries for Ron Paul articles. This is not spam. People are independently seeking out news regarding Ron Paul. They are not sending out emails to each other encouraging people to comment on a blog item. Start tracking the advertising revenue you are generating when you cover Ron Paul. You could take advantage of Ron Paul's popularity or you could follow Fox News and your other competitors who haven't yet figured out that there is a significant sum of money to be had by fairly covering Ron Paul's candidacy. Do this before your competitors discover it for themselves. Cover what is going on with respect and intellectual honesty and you will be rewarded beyond your wildest imagination. News is a business. People do care. And more importantly, people who follow Ron Paul know the difference between propaganda and news. Please consider this. Nobody is mobilizing or organizing anyone. You are getting so many comments about Ron Paul articles you run for a few important reasons:

In general, the main stream media has ignored Ron Paul – sometimes this has been blatantly intentional.
People interested in his campaign are going to therefore jump on any article by main stream sources.
Ron Paul has a very large following.

Here's what you need to explain to your editors and marketing representatives and bring your webmaster with you when you have this meeting with the log entries and summaries for Ron Paul articles.

This is not spam. People are independently seeking out news regarding Ron Paul. They are not sending out emails to each other encouraging people to comment on a blog item.

Start tracking the advertising revenue you are generating when you cover Ron Paul. You could take advantage of Ron Paul's popularity or you could follow Fox News and your other competitors who haven't yet figured out that there is a significant sum of money to be had by fairly covering Ron Paul's candidacy.

Do this before your competitors discover it for themselves. Cover what is going on with respect and intellectual honesty and you will be rewarded beyond your wildest imagination. News is a business. People do care. And more importantly, people who follow Ron Paul know the difference between propaganda and news.

]]> By: Tom, Los Angeles, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-57711 Tom, Los Angeles, California Fri, 07 Sep 2007 01:27:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-57711 Please output your facts in an objective manor. You simply state <i>"Paul opposed abortion rights"</i> which suggest changes to federal law prohibiting abortion. While it is true that Paul opposes abortion rights personally, he would NEVER suggest a federal law; rather, lets the states make those decisions. He is a true republican who doesn't let his own personal views impact the way our President should run the country. Please output your facts in an objective manor. You simply state "Paul opposed abortion rights" which suggest changes to federal law prohibiting abortion. While it is true that Paul opposes abortion rights personally, he would NEVER suggest a federal law; rather, lets the states make those decisions. He is a true republican who doesn't let his own personal views impact the way our President should run the country.

]]> By: Bill-TUCSON,ARIZONA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-56755 Bill-TUCSON,ARIZONA Thu, 06 Sep 2007 15:13:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-56755 Dr.Ron Paul is the only candidate any serious person can rely on to give a truthful answer about anything.The absolute smugness of Romney and Rudely(not a typo)can not be ignored.The suckingup to the Radical Right Wing Religious Fanatics by Brownback, Huckabee is just disengenious or ignorant,take your pick.A proud Arizona Democrat for Ron Paul. Dr.Ron Paul is the only candidate any serious person can rely on to give a truthful answer about anything.The absolute smugness of Romney and Rudely(not a typo)can not be ignored.The suckingup to the Radical Right Wing Religious Fanatics by Brownback,
Huckabee is just disengenious or ignorant,take your pick.A proud Arizona Democrat for Ron Paul.

]]> By: Jake Wulf Tullahoma Tn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-54400 Jake Wulf Tullahoma Tn Tue, 04 Sep 2007 06:38:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-54400 No he is not a joke. Please just hear him out. Jake Wulf Tn No he is not a joke. Please just hear him out.

Jake Wulf Tn

]]> By: Silvis IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-34138 Silvis IL Thu, 09 Aug 2007 01:58:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-34138 TV news is a sham. Propaganda for the sheeple. Ron Paul in 2008!!!! Mike TV news is a sham. Propaganda for the sheeple. Ron Paul in 2008!!!!

Mike

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-33632 Anonymous Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:56:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-33632 Ron Paul is the man! The only one who speaks the truthall the rest are proped up. Ron Paul is the man! The only one who speaks the truthall the rest are proped up.

]]> By: Joseph Yazdanpanahi Tyler, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-32346 Joseph Yazdanpanahi Tyler, Texas Mon, 06 Aug 2007 01:26:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-32346 <b>The fact of the matter is with emerging technologies such as the internet, cell phones, et cetera- the accuracy of national polls are bad. National polls call people with land lines whom have voted before. Many of Ron Paul's supporters have never voted in an election before because of age, don't have a land telephone line, or have in the past shown disinterest to polling over the phone. No one in my entire family or any of my many acquaintances, online and in real life, have ever been polled before. The owner of Fox News supports Rudy Giuliani which is a fact... notice he is also poling at the top. In debates Ron Paul is given a small fraction of time to say anything. If Ron Paul is not a top-tier candidate then why has he received more than John McCain (over 5 million) in small donations? Why does he dominating every aspect of the internet population? The other candidates most likely receive money from large special interest groups. Most people do not even follow politics this early first off and due to the grassroots campaign dominance of Ron Paul it is obvious that he will win the primaries and the presidential election.</b> <a href="http://www.dailypaul.com/" rel="nofollow">DailyPaul.com</a> The fact of the matter is with emerging technologies such as the internet, cell phones, et cetera- the accuracy of national polls are bad. National polls call people with land lines whom have voted before. Many of Ron Paul's supporters have never voted in an election before because of age, don't have a land telephone line, or have in the past shown disinterest to polling over the phone. No one in my entire family or any of my many acquaintances, online and in real life, have ever been polled before.

The owner of Fox News supports Rudy Giuliani which is a fact... notice he is also poling at the top. In debates Ron Paul is given a small fraction of time to say anything.

If Ron Paul is not a top-tier candidate then why has he received more than John McCain (over 5 million) in small donations? Why does he dominating every aspect of the internet population? The other candidates most likely receive money from large special interest groups.

Most people do not even follow politics this early first off and due to the grassroots campaign dominance of Ron Paul it is obvious that he will win the primaries and the presidential election.

DailyPaul.com

]]> By: Rudy G, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-18639 Rudy G, New York, NY Fri, 13 Jul 2007 06:45:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-18639 Ok Ron Paul - you may have...just a few supporters. 3rd. in fundraising (having beaten McCain with cash on hand); #1 GOP website (www.RonPaul2008.com)in May for most traffic (27%) going to any GOP site; unheard of on Technorati that 'Ron Paul' is in the top searched terms now for 2 months straight; nearly 21,000 YOUTUBE subscribers (with the next closet candidate, Barack Obama, with less than 9,000); top Republican on MySpace.com, Facebook.com, Eventful.com, Meetup.com; so you may have...just a few supporters. But you're still hated by many. www.IHateRonPaul.com - "...they hate us for our FREEDOMS!" Ok Ron Paul – you may have...just a few supporters. 3rd. in fundraising (having beaten McCain with cash on hand); #1 GOP website (www.RonPaul2008.com)in May for most traffic (27%) going to any GOP site; unheard of on Technorati that 'Ron Paul' is in the top searched terms now for 2 months straight; nearly 21,000 YOUTUBE subscribers (with the next closet candidate, Barack Obama, with less than 9,000); top Republican on MySpace.com, Facebook.com, Eventful.com, Meetup.com; so you may have...just a few supporters. But you're still hated by many. http://www.IHateRonPaul.com – "...they hate us for our FREEDOMS!"

]]> By: Mike, Northampton PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-17406 Mike, Northampton PA Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:41:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-17406 Ron Paul personally believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman, and is against abortion rights. However Ron Paul does feel that it is the federal governments' job to decide these matters for the citizenry. Ron Paul believes that states should make these decisions. The CNN Political Ticker Team should do a little more research before generalizing a candidates views. Although, at least it seems CNN is finally starting to talk about Ron Paul. Ron Paul personally believes that marriage should be between a man and a woman, and is against abortion rights. However Ron Paul does feel that it is the federal governments' job to decide these matters for the citizenry. Ron Paul believes that states should make these decisions. The CNN Political Ticker Team should do a little more research before generalizing a candidates views. Although, at least it seems CNN is finally starting to talk about Ron Paul.

]]> By: Tyler, Red Bank, NJ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-17105 Tyler, Red Bank, NJ Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:38:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-17105 Ron Paul's support is undeniable and there is plenty of time for the rest of America to get to know him. He has already taught me a lot about federalism and how this great nation was intended to function. The online support is not a joke. I am not a spammer, I am just one voice in the crowd. I will be voting for the first time in 2008, most likely, for Ron Paul. Ron Paul's support is undeniable and there is plenty of time for the rest of America to get to know him. He has already taught me a lot about federalism and how this great nation was intended to function.

The online support is not a joke. I am not a spammer, I am just one voice in the crowd. I will be voting for the first time in 2008, most likely, for Ron Paul.

]]> By: Marcy Phy Griggs, RN of Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-16758 Marcy Phy Griggs, RN of Texas Sat, 07 Jul 2007 06:56:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-16758 Not only was I a patient of Dr. Ron Paul's back in the 70s but, as an RN, I had the privilege and the honor to work along side him in the Operating Room in later years so I feel I can truly comment on Ron Paul, the Man. I believe him to be honest and trustworthy and truly care about the American people. In my opinion, he's the only one I think I'd trust in DC. We NEED a MAN like him to lead us. Someone with INTEGRITY. Remember what that is? He does. Not only was I a patient of Dr. Ron Paul's back in the 70s but, as an RN, I had the privilege and the honor to work along side him in the Operating Room in later years so I feel I can truly comment on Ron Paul, the Man. I believe him to be honest and trustworthy and truly care about the American people. In my opinion, he's the only one I think I'd trust in DC. We NEED a MAN like him to lead us. Someone with INTEGRITY. Remember what that is? He does.

]]> By: cole, Jackson MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-16487 cole, Jackson MS Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:11:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-16487 why is Ron Paul being censored? why is Ron Paul being censored?

]]> By: Dary, Jacksonville, FL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-14029 Dary, Jacksonville, FL Mon, 02 Jul 2007 20:00:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-14029 I see that CNN is censoring Rep. Paul's 06/30 rally in Iowa. It figures. Of all the footage coming out of the rally, my favorite is at http://www.ronpaulnation.com/tv.html#iowa1 I see that CNN is censoring Rep. Paul's 06/30 rally in Iowa.

It figures.

Of all the footage coming out of the rally, my favorite is at http://www.ronpaulnation.com/tv.html#iowa1

]]> By: Mike, Toledo OH http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10915 Mike, Toledo OH Mon, 25 Jun 2007 21:21:44 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10915 Like Ron Paul, I don't believe our federal government orchestrated the attacks on 9/11. The support for Ron Paul is for real, whether people acknowledge that or not is up to the individual. The reason Ron Paul is attracting millions of supporters is because the message of liberty and security by following the guidelines of the U.S. Constitution is a powerful one. Like Ron Paul, I don't believe our federal government orchestrated the attacks on 9/11. The support for Ron Paul is for real, whether people acknowledge that or not is up to the individual. The reason Ron Paul is attracting millions of supporters is because the message of liberty and security by following the guidelines of the U.S. Constitution is a powerful one.

]]> By: Shepherd, Olympia, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10783 Shepherd, Olympia, WA Sun, 24 Jun 2007 23:32:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10783 What do you get when conspiracy theorists, neoliberals, and online gamers somehow get merged into one person with a whole lot of time? 1448 comments by a handful of trolls. What do you get when conspiracy theorists, neoliberals, and online gamers somehow get merged into one person with a whole lot of time?

1448 comments by a handful of trolls.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10625 Anonymous Sat, 23 Jun 2007 16:03:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10625 CNN provided an online political post-debate blog for the June 5th Republican debate, which showed overwhelming support for Ron Paul. According to CNN that blog was pulled due to "strain on resources that night" This sounds like censorship to me!!! The internet and independent honest journalism might at the end save the republic. www.ronpaul2008.com CNN provided an online political post-debate blog for the June 5th Republican debate, which showed overwhelming support for Ron Paul. According to CNN that blog was pulled due to "strain on resources that night" This sounds like censorship to me!!!

The internet and independent honest journalism might at the end save the republic.

http://www.ronpaul2008.com

]]> By: Arun, New York and New York http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10135 Arun, New York and New York Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:02:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10135 Wow, almost 1500 comments. Anyway, I think Ron Paul should be getting more coverage from the media. If he did, I'm sure he would be winning all the polls, not just the internet ones. His policies just make sense. But you know what, you should make up your own mind. Go to Ronpaul2008.com and read up on the issues. Compare him to other candidates. Wow, almost 1500 comments. Anyway, I think Ron Paul should be getting more coverage from the media. If he did, I'm sure he would be winning all the polls, not just the internet ones. His policies just make sense. But you know what, you should make up your own mind. Go to Ronpaul2008.com and read up on the issues. Compare him to other candidates.

]]> By: Richard J E, Austin, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10103 Richard J E, Austin, TX Wed, 20 Jun 2007 20:42:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10103 I'm tired of MSM media bias (including YOURS, CNN). Ron Paul's candidacy has cast a glaring spotlight on how the MSM 'sells' the candidates they want. Ron Paul is the only candidate worth voting for; he has integrity and honor. He isn't bought and paid for by large corporate or financial interests. The others don't have a clue about the Constitution, or worse yet see it as an impediment to their agendas. Our country needs more people like Ron Paul right now. I'm tired of MSM media bias (including YOURS, CNN). Ron Paul's candidacy has cast a glaring spotlight on how the MSM 'sells' the candidates they want.

Ron Paul is the only candidate worth voting for; he has integrity and honor.

He isn't bought and paid for by large corporate or financial interests.

The others don't have a clue about the Constitution, or worse yet see it as an impediment to their agendas.

Our country needs more people like Ron Paul right now.

]]> By: Shari Peterson, Chicago IL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10036 Shari Peterson, Chicago IL Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:48:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-10036 If the Internet and digital communication is the norm now and the most widely used method of relating to people and buying consumer goods, at what point will the polls and media realize that there is nothing bogus going on here with Ron Paul's online popularity? Today's college and high school kids LIVE on the Internet. Anyone with access to a computer, which has got to be 75% of the population, are going to use that method to relay their opinions. People are using the computer to voice themselves and why shouldn't they? Nobody I know has ever been phone polled (which is kind of like paying bills by check and snail mail now!) including co-workers, friends and family. Who the heck are they polling? That's what I'd like to know. Plus, if the intelligent and well-read are not polled we are not seeing a truly scientific and fair poll; that is unless you consider uneducated, ignorant people the norm, you are not properly sampling for polls. If the Internet and digital communication is the norm now and the most widely used method of relating to people and buying consumer goods, at what point will the polls and media realize that there is nothing bogus going on here with Ron Paul's online popularity? Today's college and high school kids LIVE on the Internet. Anyone with access to a computer, which has got to be 75% of the population, are going to use that method to relay their opinions. People are using the computer to voice themselves and why shouldn't they? Nobody I know has ever been phone polled (which is kind of like paying bills by check and snail mail now!) including co-workers, friends and family. Who the heck are they polling? That's what I'd like to know. Plus, if the intelligent and well-read are not polled we are not seeing a truly scientific and fair poll; that is unless you consider uneducated, ignorant people the norm, you are not properly sampling for polls.

]]> By: Jason, Rancho cucamonga, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9607 Jason, Rancho cucamonga, CA Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:33:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9607 I'm a Ron Paul supporter, and I am also upset at the lack attention in mainstream media. But I also believe most internet supporters are naive to the fact that many Americans out there don't frequent the internet as much. Many out there use it strictly for shopping and e-mail. I know my parents are like that. Don't assume that just because he is popular on the internet, that he is popular with mainstream America. Just go out there and ask random people about him, not friends of yours or just young people, and I think you'll find that many really don't know about Ron Paul. Ron Paul needs to move beyond the internet. He needs more money for television, radio and newspapers. Many Americans, don't use youtube and myspace. I'm a Ron Paul supporter, and I am also upset at the lack attention in mainstream media. But I also believe most internet supporters are naive to the fact that many Americans out there don't frequent the internet as much. Many out there use it strictly for shopping and e-mail. I know my parents are like that.

Don't assume that just because he is popular on the internet, that he is popular with mainstream America. Just go out there and ask random people about him, not friends of yours or just young people, and I think you'll find that many really don't know about Ron Paul.

Ron Paul needs to move beyond the internet. He needs more money for television, radio and newspapers. Many Americans, don't use youtube and myspace.

]]> By: Dev Vaz, Indianapolis, IN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9585 Dev Vaz, Indianapolis, IN Sun, 17 Jun 2007 04:44:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9585 Dr. Ron Paul possesses integrity, consistency, and the intellectual honesty that makes him the only worthy candidate for president in 2008. It is outrageous to me that all the republican candidates, except Dr. Paul, endorsed a preemptive strike against Iran with nuclear weapons, if felt necessary. They represent an extension of the Bush-Cheney war mongering and continue to defend a colossal mistake. Furthermore they seem to want to escalate the conflict. Dr. Paul’s staunch opposition to this stance and his compelling arguments against such flawed foreign policy and his profound insight into the reasons for the proliferation of terrorism make him the ideal person to fight the ‘ War on Terror’. He is truly the defender of the constitution and a patriot and is the only individual who can reverse the downward spiral of this great nation. It is therefore not surprising that so many Americans stand behind him and will prove that we still have a democracy and power does not rest with corrupt politicians and the corporations that finance them. Dr. Ron Paul possesses integrity, consistency, and the intellectual honesty that makes him the only worthy candidate for president in 2008. It is outrageous to me that all the republican candidates, except Dr. Paul, endorsed a preemptive strike against Iran with nuclear weapons, if felt necessary. They represent an extension of the Bush-Cheney war mongering and continue to defend a colossal mistake. Furthermore they seem to want to escalate the conflict. Dr. Paul’s staunch opposition to this stance and his compelling arguments against such flawed foreign policy and his profound insight into the reasons for the proliferation of terrorism make him the ideal person to fight the ‘ War on Terror’. He is truly the defender of the constitution and a patriot and is the only individual who can reverse the downward spiral of this great nation. It is therefore not surprising that so many Americans stand behind him and will prove that we still have a democracy and power does not rest with corrupt politicians and the corporations that finance them.

]]> By: Anne Adams http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9519 Anne Adams Sat, 16 Jun 2007 17:19:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9519 I have just finished reading all responses, 1438 comments in all, the last one added on June 15, 2007, at 1:29 a.m. As it is now June 16, and it is now 10:10 a.m. PST, I just wonder whether this comment blog has been closed. I would think it would be very educational to see just how many responses would have been generated, given news of this blog being spread via word-of-mouth. Nevertheless, I am so pleased for the many, many positive responses for Ron Paul. I have followed his career for many years I don't remember anything he has ever said that I disagree with. He is a wonderful, honerable man and would make us a wonderful president. Having him as president will give us another chance to lead the free world, lead as in 'by example.' We have wonderful people in this country and by the responses in this commentary, we have many, many, many wonderful people. We do need to be active in letting the various medias that we want to hear about Ron Paul. If we fail to make that clear, crystal clear, then they will just ignore us and business will go on as usual. We have a wonderful chance to make our selves heard and we each need to find a way to do just that. I am retired and on a fixed income but I can sit at the computer and write e-mails all day if that is what is needed...to my friends, family, the networks, etc. I already contact my congressmen and the entire congress for other issues that I am concerned about. I have just added Ron Paul to my list and I joined a local Elect Ron Paul group. At the very least, each one of us can talk about Ron Paul to everyone we can get to listen. He is what we've been waiting for even if we did not know it. We never had choices before. Let's don't waste this chance. I have just finished reading all responses, 1438 comments in all, the last one added on June 15, 2007, at 1:29 a.m. As it is now June 16, and it is now 10:10 a.m. PST, I just wonder whether this comment blog has been closed. I would think it would be very educational to see just how many responses would have been generated, given news of this blog being spread via word-of-mouth.

Nevertheless, I am so pleased for the many, many positive responses for Ron Paul. I have followed his career for many years I don't remember anything he has ever said that I disagree with. He is a wonderful, honerable man and would make us a wonderful president. Having him as president will give us another chance to lead the free world, lead as in 'by example.' We have wonderful people in this country and by the responses in this commentary, we have many, many, many wonderful people. We do need to be active in letting the various medias that we want to hear about Ron Paul. If we fail to make that clear, crystal clear, then they will just ignore us and business will go on as usual. We have a wonderful chance to make our selves heard and we each need to find a way to do just that. I am retired and on a fixed income but I can sit at the computer and write e-mails all day if that is what is needed...to my friends, family, the networks, etc. I already contact my congressmen and the entire congress for other issues that I am concerned about. I have just added Ron Paul to my list and I joined a local Elect Ron Paul group. At the very least, each one of us can talk about Ron Paul to everyone we can get to listen. He is what we've been waiting for even if we did not know it. We never had choices before. Let's don't waste this chance.

]]> By: ashley, jackson mississippi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9490 ashley, jackson mississippi Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:05:05 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9490 "If indeed his support is growing, what is it going to take for Paul to break out and challenge the front-runners for the GOP presidential nomination?" this is the question. Well, perhaps if the media would simply report the news and not report their opinions then Dr. Paul would win this election in the largest landslide victory in american politics. "If indeed his support is growing, what is it going to take for Paul to break out and challenge the front-runners for the GOP presidential nomination?" this is the question.
Well, perhaps if the media would simply report the news and not report their opinions then Dr. Paul would win this election in the largest landslide victory in american politics.

]]> By: STACEY ,NEW CASTLE PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9443 STACEY ,NEW CASTLE PA Sat, 16 Jun 2007 02:24:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9443 I WAS DISGUSTED AT CNN'S OBVIOUS FAVORTISM OF THE SO CALLED TOP TIER CANIDATES..PEOPLE ARE SICK OF YOU SAYING YOU DON'T CENSOR WHEN IT IS SO OBVIOUS YOU DO. I WAS DISGUSTED AT CNN'S OBVIOUS FAVORTISM OF THE SO CALLED TOP TIER CANIDATES..PEOPLE ARE SICK OF YOU SAYING YOU DON'T CENSOR WHEN IT IS SO OBVIOUS YOU DO.

]]> By: PAUL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/08/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9269 PAUL Fri, 15 Jun 2007 05:29:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/06/07/the-ron-paul-%e2%80%98phenom%e2%80%99/#comment-9269 Dear CNN, Please put Ron Paul on Louu Dobbs it would be the best! Ron Paul is a genuis Visonary and has better Ideas than all other Canidates combined!- Both parties- CNN please support this Hero of a man-standing up for America... We dont want to be part of Mexico- We don't want RFID cards-WE don't want never ending war- We don't want to live in poverty-We don't want to keep polluting the atmosphere-We don't want to live in a police state-we don't want to pay 56% of our money to Taxes! We don't want to live in fear! CNN Please help your Country when it needs you. There seems, at least to me that Lou Dobbs veiws match up perfectly with Ron Paul- You can't say he's not a front runner!-He won all the Polls in all the debates-Well just about all! Money shouldn't be a factor now that he has amazingly raised 7 million dollars from tens of thousands of ordinary Americans!!!! In just a few weeks without any big Media help!- AND YOUR NOT COVERING IT AND WE KNOW IT- THIS IS NOT FAIR!!!! How long can you contain It? Those who are commited are 10 times more diehard than any RUDILLARYMCROMNEY! Supporter we've converted many already.... Let his message be heard and let Freedom Ring in this Country again....... Thank you, Dear CNN, Please put Ron Paul on Louu Dobbs it would be the best!
Ron Paul is a genuis Visonary and has better Ideas than all other Canidates combined!- Both parties- CNN please support this Hero of a man-standing up for America...
We dont want to be part of Mexico- We don't want RFID cards-WE don't want never ending war- We don't want to live in poverty-We don't want to keep polluting the atmosphere-We don't want to live in a police state-we don't want to pay 56% of our money to Taxes!
We don't want to live in fear!
CNN Please help your Country when it needs you. There seems, at least to me that Lou Dobbs veiws match up perfectly with Ron Paul- You can't say he's not a front runner!-He won all the Polls in all the debates-Well just about all! Money shouldn't be a factor now that he has amazingly raised 7 million dollars from tens of thousands of ordinary Americans!!!! In just a few weeks without any big Media help!- AND YOUR NOT COVERING IT AND WE KNOW IT- THIS IS NOT FAIR!!!!
How long can you contain It? Those who are commited are 10 times more diehard than any RUDILLARYMCROMNEY! Supporter we've converted many already.... Let his message be heard and let Freedom Ring in this Country again.......
Thank you,

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