Comments on: Granite State Republicans pull debate support http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: David http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-270269 David Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:55:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-270269 Just another reason I hate FOX news. They should be shut down for trying to influence the nation against candidates who should be heard, but aren't. Just another reason I hate FOX news. They should be shut down for trying to influence the nation against candidates who should be heard, but aren't.

]]> By: Marlo http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-267258 Marlo Tue, 15 Jan 2008 01:20:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-267258 Vote for Ron Paul! He is America's Hope for 2008! Vote for Ron Paul! He is America's Hope for 2008!

]]> By: Roger http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-261142 Roger Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:52:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-261142 When an international corporation mixes with the ability of the American people to learn about all the canidates running to be THEIR president we ALL LOOSE something. The RIGHT to free and balanced news coverage without the likes of Austrailan intervention (ROOPERT MERDOC, is an Aussie and owner of FOX NEWS) is fundimental to our democracy. Have the RIGHTS of all Americans been violated by the censorship of Ron Paul by an Austrailan corporation like FOX NEWS?! When an international corporation mixes with the ability of the American people to learn about all the canidates running to be THEIR president we ALL LOOSE something. The RIGHT to free and balanced news coverage without the likes of Austrailan intervention (ROOPERT MERDOC, is an Aussie and owner of FOX NEWS) is fundimental to our democracy. Have the RIGHTS of all Americans been violated by the censorship of Ron Paul by an Austrailan corporation like FOX NEWS?!

]]> By: C Graw http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-244192 C Graw Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:38:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-244192 It is very clear to me why Dr. Paul is being silenced in the mainstream media. Those in control either fear his message or hate freedom. Maybe both. As for "jonny" who is clearly delusional in thinking that most Americans can think for themselves, I ask you to read your Constitution, to compare the state of the nation with those principles, and then think again before you so haphazardly speak, my friend. True Patriots will do the same. I commend Dr. Ron Paul and any other honest citizen who lives by and defends the Constitution, especially in these dark times when taking a stand for Freedom is so abhorred and ridiculed. Long live the Republic. It is very clear to me why Dr. Paul is being silenced in the mainstream media. Those in control either fear his message or hate freedom. Maybe both. As for "jonny" who is clearly delusional in thinking that most Americans can think for themselves, I ask you to read your Constitution, to compare the state of the nation with those principles, and then think again before you so haphazardly speak, my friend.

True Patriots will do the same. I commend Dr. Ron Paul and any other honest citizen who lives by and defends the Constitution, especially in these dark times when taking a stand for Freedom is so abhorred and ridiculed. Long live the Republic.

]]> By: John http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-240209 John Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:04:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-240209 At the beginning of the debate the moderator said the threshhold for candidates was 10%. The next show after the debate showed the polls with Rudy Giuliani at 9%, Ron Paul at 8%. Why didn't Giuliani have to meet the 10% threshhold? At the beginning of the debate the moderator said the threshhold for candidates was 10%. The next show after the debate showed the polls with Rudy Giuliani at 9%, Ron Paul at 8%. Why didn't Giuliani have to meet the 10% threshhold?

]]> By: Jonny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-237090 Jonny Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:14:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-237090 Ron Paul FTL - he lost early on - he is a waste of time. Short term he sounds good but long term he will kill us all. Maybe what this really shows is that people depend too much on the press for their political information. Ron Paul - popular among people who don't like to do their homework and expect someone else to do it for them. Luckily the majority of people in America can still think for themselves. Ron Paul FTL – he lost early on – he is a waste of time. Short term he sounds good but long term he will kill us all.

Maybe what this really shows is that people depend too much on the press for their political information.

Ron Paul – popular among people who don't like to do their homework and expect someone else to do it for them. Luckily the majority of people in America can still think for themselves.

]]> By: Dave http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-236356 Dave Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:35:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-236356 I bet if Ron Paul had come out of nowhere to win 10% in Iowa by espousing a "New World Order", global free trade and One world Government he would be featured prominently by Fox..... Personally I would encourage all Ron Paul supporters to write the advertisers who air during the debate and express disdain for their products so long as they pay the bills of a news organization that is so grossly biased. I bet if Ron Paul had come out of nowhere to win 10% in Iowa by espousing a "New World Order", global free trade and One world Government he would be featured prominently by Fox.....

Personally I would encourage all Ron Paul supporters to write the advertisers who air during the debate and express disdain for their products so long as they pay the bills of a news organization that is so grossly biased.

]]> By: Donavin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-230656 Donavin Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:48:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-230656 THIS IS CENSORSHIP !! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!! SHAME ON YOU FOX, !!! This is why so many in this country don't exercise a right their forefathers died protecting. It's because of GREEDY CLOWNS LIKE YOU, the "ELECTORAL COLLEGE", this "PRIMARY" cluster-foxtrot, (and a few "hanging chads"), that americans feel that their one vote doesn't count. You spend millions telling kids to vote, and deny their candidate access to them. Just screw the whole thing!!!!!! What's brittney Spears doing these days??? THIS IS CENSORSHIP !! PLAIN AND SIMPLE!!! SHAME ON YOU FOX, !!! This is why so many in this country don't exercise a right their forefathers died protecting. It's because of GREEDY CLOWNS LIKE YOU, the "ELECTORAL COLLEGE", this "PRIMARY" cluster-foxtrot, (and a few "hanging chads"), that americans feel that their one vote doesn't count. You spend millions telling kids to vote, and deny their candidate access to them. Just screw the whole thing!!!!!! What's brittney Spears doing these days???

]]> By: jason http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-229642 jason Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:31:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-229642 i think it's a prime example of corporate interests running our american economy. Fox and the big time corporate interests they represent, do not like Ron Paul's message so they make up excuses to not allow him to debate, therefore limiting the options of the mindless idiots that watch Fox News. They did the same thing to Ralph Nader when he ran for president. How this network gets away with this is truly baffling. The people we elect to represent us do us no justice by allowing such grievances to continue. i think it's a prime example of corporate interests running our american economy. Fox and the big time corporate interests they represent, do not like Ron Paul's message so they make up excuses to not allow him to debate, therefore limiting the options of the mindless idiots that watch Fox News. They did the same thing to Ralph Nader when he ran for president. How this network gets away with this is truly baffling. The people we elect to represent us do us no justice by allowing such grievances to continue.

]]> By: Jason Dixon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-229412 Jason Dixon Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:50:25 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-229412 The greatest travesty in modern times has been the prejudiced attitudes toward the great Ron Paul. Ron Paul is my personal hero, he is a true American, Senators around the nation consider him as "The stand alone brave courageous man who really tells it like it is." He is a diplomatic man who is the first I have heard speak good common sense about foreign policy and military direction. Ron Paul is the only candidate who even understands just how seriously the Federal Reserve is stealing from every single citizen of the U.S. We NEED this guy to get elected if we are ever going to stop the fact that NOTHING backs the U.S. currency. Ron Paul wants our currency to be backed by more than an overly expensive military. Ron wants it backed it gold and silver like the good old days! This is a very brave stance because the Federal Reserve has had virtually NO accountability and there needs to be some accountability; it's real simple, Where Did The Gold Go?! The greatest travesty in modern times has been the prejudiced attitudes toward the great Ron Paul. Ron Paul is my personal hero, he is a true American, Senators around the nation consider him as "The stand alone brave courageous man who really tells it like it is." He is a diplomatic man who is the first I have heard speak good common sense about foreign policy and military direction. Ron Paul is the only candidate who even understands just how seriously the Federal Reserve is stealing from every single citizen of the U.S. We NEED this guy to get elected if we are ever going to stop the fact that NOTHING backs the U.S. currency. Ron Paul wants our currency to be backed by more than an overly expensive military. Ron wants it backed it gold and silver like the good old days! This is a very brave stance because the Federal Reserve has had virtually NO accountability and there needs to be some accountability; it's real simple, Where Did The Gold Go?!

]]> By: mkt watcher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228797 mkt watcher Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:34:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228797 Honestly, all the free press from this is amazing. Hurray for unintended consequences! Honestly, all the free press from this is amazing. Hurray for unintended consequences!

]]> By: Billy Wood http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228176 Billy Wood Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:13:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228176 Thank you FOX News. Ron Paul got more publicity from not being allowed into your forum then he would have if you had let him participate. That seems to be a major fault that the media has. Every time they censor something they end up propping it up. I'm just glad that this time it turned out to be something productive. FOX News you are on notice. I will be boycotting the products of all of your sponsors. Thank you FOX News. Ron Paul got more publicity from not being allowed into your forum then he would have if you had let him participate. That seems to be a major fault that the media has. Every time they censor something they end up propping it up. I'm just glad that this time it turned out to be something productive. FOX News you are on notice. I will be boycotting the products of all of your sponsors.

]]> By: Oregonian http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228083 Oregonian Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:59:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228083 Candidates should be given equal opportunity. Ron Paul is the best candidate we have and he was excluded?!?! Let's be honest, there are many die-hards out there that will go the distance with Ron Paul. Please let him have his chance. He is amazing and one the best candidates America has had in a long time. Let's bring back the constitutionalist and true republican and get him into the White House! VOTE RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Candidates should be given equal opportunity. Ron Paul is the best candidate we have and he was excluded?!?! Let's be honest, there are many die-hards out there that will go the distance with Ron Paul. Please let him have his chance. He is amazing and one the best candidates America has had in a long time. Let's bring back the constitutionalist and true republican and get him into the White House! VOTE RON PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: charlie http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228063 charlie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:57:02 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-228063 Those who watch Faux News are supporting terrorism. Those who watch Faux News are supporting terrorism.

]]> By: Shannon http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227943 Shannon Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:37:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227943 I will no longer be watching Fox News as a direct result of this incident. The people at Fox News should be ashamed of themselves. I hope you realize how many faithful republican viewers you have lost because of this mess... - a former Fox News junkie, now converted to CNN... I will no longer be watching Fox News as a direct result of this incident. The people at Fox News should be ashamed of themselves. I hope you realize how many faithful republican viewers you have lost because of this mess...

- a former Fox News junkie, now converted to CNN...

]]> By: Clorisa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227611 Clorisa Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:41:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227611 How does this reflect on the integrity of the Republican Candidates to allow this to happen. They should have pulled out when they found that Fox did not include all the Candidates. How does this reflect on the integrity of the Republican Candidates to allow this to happen. They should have pulled out when they found that Fox did not include all the Candidates.

]]> By: Joe-Arkansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227361 Joe-Arkansas Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:59:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227361 I would like to thank Fox News. Their exclusion gave Dr. Paul quite a bit of face-time on the other networks. There are plenty of people in America that have not heard Dr. Paul's message yet, and this fiasco will make people wonder, "Who is Ron Paul?" I would like to thank Fox News. Their exclusion gave Dr. Paul quite a bit of face-time on the other networks. There are plenty of people in America that have not heard Dr. Paul's message yet, and this fiasco will make people wonder, "Who is Ron Paul?"

]]> By: Darryl Van Kirk http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227342 Darryl Van Kirk Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:56:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-227342 From watching CNN , Fox , ABC, NBC & MSNBC I have to say the Fox is the least Fair and Balanced. It won't be long until all viewers come to the same conclusion. Want to froth at the mouth & gloat about killing people . . . tune into Fox. Goodbye O'Reilly Former Fox News Junkie From watching CNN , Fox , ABC, NBC & MSNBC I have to say the Fox is the least Fair and Balanced.

It won't be long until all viewers come to the same conclusion.

Want to froth at the mouth & gloat about killing people . . . tune into Fox.

Goodbye O'Reilly

Former Fox News Junkie

]]> By: Meg C. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226909 Meg C. Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:35:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226909 I think its really unfair for everyone. All Americans deserve to hear what every candidate has to say. What has this country become? Its sad and gross. Fox News is part of the problem. I think its really unfair for everyone. All Americans deserve to hear what every candidate has to say. What has this country become? Its sad and gross. Fox News is part of the problem.

]]> By: nathan smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226714 nathan smith Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:51:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226714 I'm voting for either Obama or Hillary, however If I were to vote GOP my choice would be Ron Paul, FOX should be ashamed, they clearly want the cross dresser from ny to be the prez. The top dog at fox mr murdoch was married by the mayor, and is close friends with him, it makes e sick.... I'm voting for either Obama or Hillary, however If I were to vote GOP my choice would be Ron Paul, FOX should be ashamed, they clearly want the cross dresser from ny to be the prez. The top dog at fox mr murdoch was married by the mayor, and is close friends with him, it makes e sick....

]]> By: dorothea http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226697 dorothea Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:44:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226697 I live in NH. I would not believe the polls. My phone has been ringing constantly and I have been picking it up and going through the questions asked both by live people and automation. The automated questions do not include Ron Paul as an answer in their multiple choice questions. Like Fox, they are biased. The polls done by humans, I try to find out who is funding them. If they refuse to tell me, I refuse to cooperate. If they tell me who is funding them, I answer their questions. Polls are just made to make the public think a certain way. Ron Paul is not an anti semite. He wants to stop all foriegn aid. If the people worried about this issue can read or hear what he is saying and how he has voted, you would realize this. Right now, under current government, we give more forign aid to Arab nations than to Isreal. That is what I call anti-semitic. I live in NH and am voting for Ron Paul at the Tuesday's Primary election. I am voting for CHANGE. It is time. I live in NH.

I would not believe the polls.
My phone has been ringing constantly and I have been picking it up and going through the questions asked both by live people and automation.

The automated questions do not include Ron Paul as an answer in their multiple choice questions.

Like Fox, they are biased.

The polls done by humans, I try to find out who is funding them. If they refuse to tell me, I refuse to cooperate. If they tell me who is funding them, I answer their questions.

Polls are just made to make the public think a certain way.

Ron Paul is not an anti semite. He wants to stop all foriegn aid. If the people worried about this issue can read or hear what he is saying and how he has voted, you would realize this. Right now, under current government, we give more forign aid to Arab nations than to Isreal. That is what I call anti-semitic.

I live in NH and am voting for Ron Paul at the Tuesday's Primary election.
I am voting for CHANGE. It is time.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226639 Jim Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:28:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226639 Samantha quoted: "The network has said it invited candidates who had received double-digit support" Does $19.5 million raised in the last quarter qualify as double digit support? Does 10% of the vote in Iowa count as double-digit support? What is it about Ron Paul's message that makes you comfortable with a news outlet censoring which candidates people are exposed to? Is it really a good trade off? If you think Ron Paul is wrong, and you don't want him to win, then best thing you can do is let him be heard. By attempting to hold your hand over his mouth you only raise the case that his message is threatening to the status quo and that you fear his message will spread if only given the chance. If you think his message is that powerful, then I think we have something in common after all. Samantha quoted: "The network has said it invited candidates who had received double-digit support"

Does $19.5 million raised in the last quarter qualify as double digit support? Does 10% of the vote in Iowa count as double-digit support?

What is it about Ron Paul's message that makes you comfortable with a news outlet censoring which candidates people are exposed to? Is it really a good trade off? If you think Ron Paul is wrong, and you don't want him to win, then best thing you can do is let him be heard. By attempting to hold your hand over his mouth you only raise the case that his message is threatening to the status quo and that you fear his message will spread if only given the chance.

If you think his message is that powerful, then I think we have something in common after all.

]]> By: William Whatley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226563 William Whatley Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:08:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226563 Thank God for CNN. I was almost fooled by fox news into believing they had the corner on the news in this country. Fair and balanced my rear end. I blocked their channels on my TV last night and will refuse to ever pay any attention to the Facists or neo-cons who run that media company again! CNN is the fair and balanced place to watch the news!!!!!! Thank God for CNN. I was almost fooled by fox news into believing they had the corner on the news in this country. Fair and balanced my rear end. I blocked their channels on my TV last night and will refuse to ever pay any attention to the Facists or neo-cons who run that media company again!

CNN is the fair and balanced place to watch the news!!!!!!

]]> By: ScotteD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226443 ScotteD Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:56:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226443 Fox and anyone that works for their news department should be ashamed. Fox and anyone that works for their news department should be ashamed.

]]> By: Peter Glickman http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226369 Peter Glickman Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:38:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226369 My congratulations to the NH Republican Party for their respect for democracy and their courage. My thanks to CNN for honest coverage. My condemnation for Fox--They distort and we suicide is more like it. My congratulations to the NH Republican Party for their respect for democracy and their courage. My thanks to CNN for honest coverage. My condemnation for Fox–They distort and we suicide is more like it.

]]> By: John - Spokane, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226337 John - Spokane, WA Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:47:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226337 Thank You! to the NHGOP for rightfully withdrawing support for Fox's obvious attempt to lock out Ron Paul's views . But with the ENORMOUS flap that the Fox exclusion has caused (including a long term boycott of Fox advertisers), why isn't CNN featuring this as a Front/Home page link?? This story is instead buried in the back page "Politics" news/discussions on CNN. C'mon CNN, you need to recognize and/or acknowledge the significance of this story and not underestimate the HUGE groundswell of Ron Paul supporters (who have a laser focus on Press distortions and manipulation)... Thank You! to the NHGOP for rightfully withdrawing support for Fox's obvious attempt to lock out Ron Paul's views . But with the ENORMOUS flap that the Fox exclusion has caused (including a long term boycott of Fox advertisers), why isn't CNN featuring this as a Front/Home page link?? This story is instead buried in the back page "Politics" news/discussions on CNN. C'mon CNN, you need to recognize and/or acknowledge the significance of this story and not underestimate the HUGE groundswell of Ron Paul supporters (who have a laser focus on Press distortions and manipulation)...

]]> By: goldenkee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226331 goldenkee Mon, 07 Jan 2008 10:30:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226331 I have a new household policy, " no watching the Fox News channel." And I can assure Fox News, the "No watch" policy will not change. I had my four-year-old grand daughter enter a Parental lock code on Fox News channel. I have no idea what the code is and frankly neither does she. The way I "see it", I won't be missing much. I have a new household policy, " no watching the Fox News channel." And I can assure Fox News, the "No watch" policy will not change. I had my four-year-old grand daughter enter a Parental lock code on Fox News channel. I have no idea what the code is and frankly neither does she. The way I "see it", I won't be missing much.

]]> By: Gwen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226273 Gwen Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:55:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226273 Fox News and BBC used to be the only news I would watch. Now, Fox News has been taken out of that, and CNN added. CNN has given Ron Paul a lot more coverage than others it seems(mainstream that is), and Fox News has betrayed all Conservatives. Fox News and BBC used to be the only news I would watch. Now, Fox News has been taken out of that, and CNN added. CNN has given Ron Paul a lot more coverage than others it seems(mainstream that is), and Fox News has betrayed all Conservatives.

]]> By: Michigan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226272 Michigan Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:55:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226272 Well we shouldnt be surpised at the lengths taken to stomp our rights to a fair and free election.. But we can turn this around by sending boycott letters to all of fox channels advertisors informing them that we will boycott their products untill they stop advertising on any fox channel or media outlet Well we shouldnt be surpised at the lengths taken to stomp our rights to a fair and free election.. But we can turn this around by sending boycott letters to all of fox channels advertisors informing them that we will boycott their products untill they stop advertising on any fox channel or media outlet

]]> By: Tammy http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226179 Tammy Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:35:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226179 Not one of those "Presidential" candidates that went ahead and took part in the rigged fox debate have any moral principles in them. If they truly believed in the government that our constitution laid out "For the people, by the people" then they would have insisted on all of the legitimate runners be allowed to participate. This includes Paul and Hunter. Wake up people! None of these "front runners" are worth two cents. They are truly in this for themselves, their egos depend on it. Their bid for the White House is all about their personal power, it has nothing to do with an understanding and commitment to uphold our constitution and to be a servant of the people. All of them, Gulliani, Romni, Huckabee, McCain and Thompson showed their true colors. It's all about "me" and not about having a stronger republic, or to form a more perfect union. It is a political game to them and they have convinced themselves that they are worthy of the position of President, but yet have no moral conviction to stand on and certainly they have no understanding of freedom and liberty of the people. Only Dr. Paul, who does not pride himself on rhetoric, or personality persuasion, but who has studied Free Market Economics, knows and supports the constitution and give only facts and not mindless beliefs as his basis for credentials, is worthy of the office of President of The United States of America. Not one of those "Presidential" candidates that went ahead and took part in the rigged fox debate have any moral principles in them. If they truly believed in the government that our constitution laid out "For the people, by the people" then they would have insisted on all of the legitimate runners be allowed to participate. This includes Paul and Hunter.
Wake up people! None of these "front runners" are worth two cents. They are truly in this for themselves, their egos depend on it. Their bid for the White House is all about their personal power, it has nothing to do with an understanding and commitment to uphold our constitution and to be a servant of the people. All of them, Gulliani, Romni, Huckabee, McCain and Thompson showed their true colors. It's all about "me" and not about having a stronger republic, or to form a more perfect union. It is a political game to them and they have convinced themselves that they are worthy of the position of President, but yet have no moral conviction to stand on and certainly they have no understanding of freedom and liberty of the people.
Only Dr. Paul, who does not pride himself on rhetoric, or personality persuasion, but who has studied Free Market Economics, knows and supports the constitution and give only facts and not mindless beliefs as his basis for credentials, is worthy of the office of President of The United States of America.

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226178 Anonymous Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:34:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226178 Not one of those "Presidential" candidates that went ahead and took part in the rigged fox debate have any moral principles in them. If they truly believed in the government that our constitution laid out "For the people, by the people" then they would have insisted on all of the legitimate runners be allowed to participate. This includes Paul and Hunter. Wake up people! None of these "front runners" are worth two cents. They are truly in this for themselves, their egos depend on it. Their bid for the White House is all about their personal power, it has nothing to do with an understanding and commitment to uphold our constitution and to be a servant of the people. All of them, Gulliani, Romni, Huckabee, McCain and Thompson showed their true colors. It's all about "me" and not about having a stronger republic, or to form a more perfect union. It is a political game to them and they have convinced themselves that they are worthy of the position of President, but yet have no moral conviction to stand on and certainly they have no understanding of freedom and liberty of the people. Only Dr. Paul, who does not pride himself on rhetoric, or personality persuasion, but who has studied Free Market Economics, knows and supports the constitution and give only facts and not mindless beliefs as his basis for credentials, is worthy of the office of President of The United States of America. Not one of those "Presidential" candidates that went ahead and took part in the rigged fox debate have any moral principles in them. If they truly believed in the government that our constitution laid out "For the people, by the people" then they would have insisted on all of the legitimate runners be allowed to participate. This includes Paul and Hunter.
Wake up people! None of these "front runners" are worth two cents. They are truly in this for themselves, their egos depend on it. Their bid for the White House is all about their personal power, it has nothing to do with an understanding and commitment to uphold our constitution and to be a servant of the people. All of them, Gulliani, Romni, Huckabee, McCain and Thompson showed their true colors. It's all about "me" and not about having a stronger republic, or to form a more perfect union. It is a political game to them and they have convinced themselves that they are worthy of the position of President, but yet have no moral conviction to stand on and certainly they have no understanding of freedom and liberty of the people.
Only Dr. Paul, who does not pride himself on rhetoric, or personality persuasion, but who has studied Free Market Economics, knows and supports the constitution and give only facts and not mindless beliefs as his basis for credentials, is worthy of the office of President of The United States of America.

]]> By: Anthony http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226109 Anthony Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:52:49 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226109 Was the entire event scripted like a pro wrestling match? Even the Frank Luntz group appears to be staged. Look at this image where they use the same "undecided" voters repeatedly. Photo: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/honkywill/focusgroup.jpg Was the entire event scripted like a pro wrestling match? Even the Frank Luntz group appears to be staged. Look at this image where they use the same "undecided" voters repeatedly.

Photo:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/honkywill/focusgroup.jpg

]]> By: T. Russell Hunter http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226105 T. Russell Hunter Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:50:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226105 The Ron Paul Revolution has opened my eyes to the utter falsity that is the claim of being Fair and Balanced which Fox News claims. I am ashamed that I used to be so fooled. Go CNN! Keep covering the real news. This is bigtime! And make a big deal out of it after Paul finishes in the top three in NH. The Ron Paul Revolution has opened my eyes to the utter falsity that is the claim of being Fair and Balanced which Fox News claims. I am ashamed that I used to be so fooled. Go CNN! Keep covering the real news. This is bigtime! And make a big deal out of it after Paul finishes in the top three in NH.

]]> By: Ryan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226102 Ryan Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:49:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226102 If there is ever a riot and all order falls through I got Britt Hume and Chris Wallace on my radar. If there is ever a riot and all order falls through I got Britt Hume and Chris Wallace on my radar.

]]> By: Arthur http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226002 Arthur Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:52:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226002 Fox News justified removing Ron Paul from the forum because he is not scoring double digits nationally. What??? Has not every single pundit been saying national polls do not matter. Whats matters is the results in the early states. Paul got 10% in Iowa, and is predicted to do even better in NH. Once again Fox News is telling people who to vote for. Fox News justified removing Ron Paul from the forum because he is not scoring double digits nationally. What??? Has not every single pundit been saying national polls do not matter. Whats matters is the results in the early states. Paul got 10% in Iowa, and is predicted to do even better in NH. Once again Fox News is telling people who to vote for.

]]> By: Jenn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226000 Jenn Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:52:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-226000 Kudos to CNN tonight for re-airing the ABC debate during the Fox Debate. Kudos to CNN tonight for re-airing the ABC debate during the Fox Debate.

]]> By: Disgusted and Outraged http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225971 Disgusted and Outraged Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:34:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225971 I am glad they pulled their support from FOX. I am disgusted by their censorship of Ron Paul, the best person to run this country as far as I'm concerned. I am from this point on no longer watching any of the FOX channels or any of their affiliates or purchasing any products put out by them. They are a bunch of hypocrits in my book. "Fair and Balance"......."We Report, You Decide" all a bunch of HOGWASH! And O'Reilly is the biggest LIAR and BULLY on their. I can't believe how disrespectful and rude they are to their "Guests." They bring these people on there, ask a question, and before the guest can answer, they start yelling, cut them off and slander and insult them. What kind of REPORTING is THAT!?! I hope everyone switches to another channel and their ratings tank and they get pulled off the air. I am glad they pulled their support from FOX. I am disgusted by their censorship of Ron Paul, the best person to run this country as far as I'm concerned. I am from this point on no longer watching any of the FOX channels or any of their affiliates or purchasing any products put out by them. They are a bunch of hypocrits in my book. "Fair and Balance"......."We Report, You Decide" all a bunch of HOGWASH! And O'Reilly is the biggest LIAR and BULLY on their. I can't believe how disrespectful and rude they are to their "Guests." They bring these people on there, ask a question, and before the guest can answer, they start yelling, cut them off and slander and insult them. What kind of REPORTING is THAT!?! I hope everyone switches to another channel and their ratings tank and they get pulled off the air.

]]> By: Seth Joyce http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225963 Seth Joyce Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:32:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225963 Lets all make sure we remember how Fox has tried to censor the revolution. We will not forget. Lets all make sure we remember how Fox has tried to censor the revolution. We will not forget.

]]> By: Luis http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225806 Luis Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:25:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225806 “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” -Gandhi “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.”

-Gandhi

]]> By: Lee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225793 Lee Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:21:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225793 Fox News is no longer a legitimate news outlet for news. They are a propaganda arm of the Bush neo-cons. To exclude a candidate who is polling as high as Ron Paul is nothing more than blatant censorship. Fox news could care less whether I watch their programs in the future, but their sponsors, Toyota Motors, for instance, will care when I inform them that I won't be buying ANY more Toyotas. I own two presently. The last one I bought was my eighth. It IS my last purchase from them. I suggest everyone identify Fox's sponsors for this debate, and tell them who you WON'T be buying from in the future.. Fox News is no longer a legitimate news outlet for news. They are a propaganda arm of the Bush neo-cons. To exclude a candidate who is polling as high as Ron Paul is nothing more than blatant censorship.

Fox news could care less whether I watch their programs in the future, but their sponsors, Toyota Motors, for instance, will care when I inform them that I won't be buying ANY more Toyotas. I own two presently. The last one I bought was my eighth. It IS my last purchase from them. I suggest everyone identify Fox's sponsors for this debate, and tell them who you WON'T be buying from in the future..

]]> By: New CNN viewer http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225786 New CNN viewer Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:19:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225786 WOW!!! I just want to cried. I have been a loyal viewer of Fox News Channel for so long and I just dont remember the last time I have watched other news channels. I believe Fox News has made a big mistake for excluding Ron Paul in their live debate. Well lets all start using what we learned in school about supply and demand. No demand for Fox News! WOW!!! I just want to cried. I have been a loyal viewer of Fox News Channel for so long and I just dont remember the last time I have watched other news channels.

I believe Fox News has made a big mistake for excluding Ron Paul in their live debate. Well lets all start using what we learned in school about supply and demand. No demand for Fox News!

]]> By: Douadavid http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225766 Douadavid Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:12:11 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225766 Hillary Clinton is the smartest presidential candidate in both party. She will win the primary and general election. She is not only talk and talk but walk and walk too. Vote for Hillry and we will have brighter future for USA. Hillay ! HHHHHHiiiiiilllllaaaaary for President. Hillary Clinton is the smartest presidential candidate in both party. She will win the primary and general election. She is not only talk and talk but walk and walk too. Vote for Hillry and we will have brighter future for USA. Hillay ! HHHHHHiiiiiilllllaaaaary for President.

]]> By: RonPaulIsAnAntisemite http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225743 RonPaulIsAnAntisemite Mon, 07 Jan 2008 04:05:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225743 Kudos to Fox for leaving the anti-semite out. By the way, the rules they set forth were as follows: those invited must be polling nationally over %10. Ron Paul, most decidly is not. Kudos to Fox for leaving the anti-semite out.

By the way, the rules they set forth were as follows: those invited must be polling nationally over %10. Ron Paul, most decidly is not.

]]> By: Jim http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225715 Jim Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:59:13 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225715 I think the NH Republican Party did the right thing by withdrawing from the Fox News debate. Fox should not be prematurely deciding who the Republican nominee should be. That decision belongs to the people of New Hampshire. I think the NH Republican Party did the right thing by withdrawing from the Fox News debate. Fox should not be prematurely deciding who the Republican nominee should be. That decision belongs to the people of New Hampshire.

]]> By: Thomas Howard http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225684 Thomas Howard Mon, 07 Jan 2008 03:47:50 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225684 To exclude Ron Paul from the FOX NEWS debate is PROOF they are scared of his popularity. Don't let this once in a lifetime chance of electing an HONEST politician slip by. VOTE FOR RON PAUL and AMERICA To exclude Ron Paul from the FOX NEWS debate is PROOF they are scared of his popularity. Don't let this once in a lifetime chance of electing an HONEST politician slip by. VOTE FOR RON PAUL and AMERICA

]]> By: goldenkee http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225508 goldenkee Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:59:56 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225508 I have a new household policy, " no watching the Fox News channel." And I can assure Fox News, the "No watch" policy will not change. I had my four year old grand daughter enter a Parental lock code on Fox News channel. I have no idea what the code is and and frankly neither does she. The way I "see it", I won't be missing much. I have a new household policy, " no watching the Fox News channel." And I can assure Fox News, the "No watch" policy will not change. I had my four year old grand daughter enter a Parental lock code on Fox News channel. I have no idea what the code is and and frankly neither does she. The way I "see it", I won't be missing much.

]]> By: concerned citizen http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225423 concerned citizen Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:31:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225423 Fox News has lost a few families of viewers over here and I'll be certain to spread word about this to others. What Fox news has done by excluding Ron Paul from their forum is shameful and unforgivable. Heads should roll at Fox over this anti-democratic behavior. Fox News has lost a few families of viewers over here and I'll be certain to spread word about this to others. What Fox news has done by excluding Ron Paul from their forum is shameful and unforgivable. Heads should roll at Fox over this anti-democratic behavior.

]]> By: Michael Kahn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225358 Michael Kahn Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:13:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225358 Fox News....they report; they decide. Perhaps, we should just skip the caucus and let Fox News tell us who should be our Presidential candidates. What a joke. I could understand if Ron Paul were not a legitimate candidate in this election, but this is obviously not the case. His numbers are rivaling many of the other top candidates. What is Fox News so scared of? This act of censorship will actually pay huge dividends to the Ron Paul campaign. If the media let's Paul talk he says a bunch of things that the establishment dislikes and if they censor him, more people become attracted to the underdog who isn't given a fair shot. Keep up the great work Fox News. Fox News....they report; they decide. Perhaps, we should just skip the caucus and let Fox News tell us who should be our Presidential candidates. What a joke. I could understand if Ron Paul were not a legitimate candidate in this election, but this is obviously not the case. His numbers are rivaling many of the other top candidates. What is Fox News so scared of? This act of censorship will actually pay huge dividends to the Ron Paul campaign. If the media let's Paul talk he says a bunch of things that the establishment dislikes and if they censor him, more people become attracted to the underdog who isn't given a fair shot. Keep up the great work Fox News.

]]> By: Erik http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225357 Erik Mon, 07 Jan 2008 02:12:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225357 I think that Ron Paul is being excluded is ridiculous. If we're going by pure numbers, why not kick off Guiliani? I think that Ron Paul is being excluded is ridiculous. If we're going by pure numbers, why not kick off Guiliani?

]]> By: Michael Bradley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225296 Michael Bradley Mon, 07 Jan 2008 01:54:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/01/05/granite-state-republicans-pull-debate-support/#comment-225296 1) If Fox News excluded him for low-polls in NH, then why they did they invite Thompson, who is polling lower in this state? 2) If Fox News excluded him for low-polls in Ohio: Why are they including Rudy, who Paul beat by multiple points in Ohio? 3) Certainly they did not exclude him for his fund-raising abilities, as he has set -three- national records for 24-hour fundraising. 4) Certainly they have not excluded him for lack of support-- I see more Ron Paul banners than all candidates from both all parties combined. He also has received more militiary contributions than any other canidate, and almost as much as all the other Republican candidates combined. If Fox News really excluded him because his beliefs aren't what they want to perpetuate as a corporation, then it's censoring by Fox-- unequivocally-- and they should at least admit to it. Fox STILL has not released an answer as to why this occured, other than "Space limitations", which is absurd: get a bigger bus, or rent a building. Can someone please shed some light into what has caused this seemingly baseless decision, and who in management made this decision? Mike 1) If Fox News excluded him for low-polls in NH, then why they did they invite Thompson, who is polling lower in this state?
2) If Fox News excluded him for low-polls in Ohio: Why are they including Rudy, who Paul beat by multiple points in Ohio?
3) Certainly they did not exclude him for his fund-raising abilities, as he has set -three- national records for 24-hour fundraising.
4) Certainly they have not excluded him for lack of support– I see more Ron Paul banners than all candidates from both all parties combined. He also has received more militiary contributions than any other canidate, and almost as much as all the other Republican candidates combined.

If Fox News really excluded him because his beliefs aren't what they want to perpetuate as a corporation, then it's censoring by Fox– unequivocally– and they should at least admit to it. Fox STILL has not released an answer as to why this occured, other than "Space limitations", which is absurd: get a bigger bus, or rent a building.

Can someone please shed some light into what has caused this seemingly baseless decision, and who in management made this decision?

Mike

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