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Shh! Ron Paul Places 2nd in Nevada
Republican Presidential candidate Ron Paul bested most of the Republican field in yesterday's Nevada Republican Caucus, finishing 2nd to former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in what Romney might describe as a "Silver Medal in the Silver State."
As Ron Paul supporters have observed, you wouldn't know it to scan this morning's headlines. Like him or not, Ron Paul is newsworthy, and the drumbeat of "unfair treatment" from his supporters is justified. Mitt Romney has received similar treatment from the press, so the one-two punch here is instructive. Over at Politico, Romney at least rates the 6th headline, but with no blurb. Zip for Ron Paul. Isn't Ron Paul a politician?
As usual, Ron Paul owned Rudy Giuliani, nearly quadrupling the former national frontrunner's vote total. How is that not a huge story? Giuliani's campaign tries to marginalize his defeats by saying they didn't campaign there, but Nevadans know who Rudy is.
I think this clip about sums it up.
Update after the jump.
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While researching "Videos of the Week", I came across the following clip from a local Fox affiliate. I post it not as a defense of Fox, but because it is significant to me that it is the #6 clip on Youtube today. The clip is called "What is the Ron Paul Revolution?"
Could this mean that people are trying to find out more about Ron Paul on their own? I'm going to keep an eye on this clip's stats.
Check back for updated stats. This clip is red hot. Unfortunately, Youtube only lists the first 5 linking sites. I am curious how much of this is people seeking out info on Ron Paul vs. existing Paul followers checking it out.
One of my readers posted her own blog about another candidate who's not getting a fair shake.
Update#2: Some of you expressed a wish to email Fox News. Here's the address: yourcomments@foxnews.com
Update#3: First, I now have proof that "Wish Belkin" is a real person! And you're welcome. Second, a couple of commentators feel that I am unfairly singling out Fox News. Read the piece, it isn't that long. I gave the Fox clip as an example, but I clearly said it was pervasive. Not only that, I balanced it with a pro-Paul clip from a Fox affiliate. So, yeah, I stand by my fairness.
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As Ron Paul supporters have observed, you wouldn't know it to scan this morning's headlines. Like him or not, Ron Paul is newsworthy, and the drumbeat of "unfair treatment" from his supporters is justified. Mitt Romney has received similar treatment from the press, so the one-two punch here is instructive. Over at Politico, Romney at least rates the 6th headline, but with no blurb. Zip for Ron Paul. Isn't Ron Paul a politician?
As usual, Ron Paul owned Rudy Giuliani, nearly quadrupling the former national frontrunner's vote total. How is that not a huge story? Giuliani's campaign tries to marginalize his defeats by saying they didn't campaign there, but Nevadans know who Rudy is.
I think this clip about sums it up.
Update after the jump.
PD toolbar!
While researching "Videos of the Week", I came across the following clip from a local Fox affiliate. I post it not as a defense of Fox, but because it is significant to me that it is the #6 clip on Youtube today. The clip is called "What is the Ron Paul Revolution?"
Could this mean that people are trying to find out more about Ron Paul on their own? I'm going to keep an eye on this clip's stats.
Check back for updated stats. This clip is red hot. Unfortunately, Youtube only lists the first 5 linking sites. I am curious how much of this is people seeking out info on Ron Paul vs. existing Paul followers checking it out.
One of my readers posted her own blog about another candidate who's not getting a fair shake.
Update#2: Some of you expressed a wish to email Fox News. Here's the address: yourcomments@foxnews.com
Update#3: First, I now have proof that "Wish Belkin" is a real person! And you're welcome. Second, a couple of commentators feel that I am unfairly singling out Fox News. Read the piece, it isn't that long. I gave the Fox clip as an example, but I clearly said it was pervasive. Not only that, I balanced it with a pro-Paul clip from a Fox affiliate. So, yeah, I stand by my fairness.
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Youtube Stats on this clip as of 6pm:
Views: 33,634
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#72 - Most Responded (Today)
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#67 - Top Rated (This Week)
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Updated Youtube Stats 1/21/08 11:22 a.m.
Views: 53,191
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eyeseeingall
2:04AM Jan 24th 2008
Well people, the best we could possibly do is contact your local Ron Paul HQ register as a precinct captain and delegate, show up at caucus and convince your neighbors why Ron Paul is the man.
We all know by now that the media is controlled by the Council on Foreign Relations, we all know that by now. These arrogant bastards are creating an economic disaster not just in the U.S. but all around the world. Seems like they have their plan for the 'Amero' and the 'North American Union' as their 'solution' when it all finally collapses. We must never never run to those bastards for the solution.
Ron Paul has said he has anticipated this crash for a very long time because 'debt financing' of our countries budget was never sustainable. He has already drafted plans for the 'reconstuction period' of this disaster.
There will be no Federal Reserve printing bogus money only a gold backed dollar will do. There will be no income taxes as all planning will become local to the states and their cities. State taxes for infrastructure only and a pay as you use system will evolve. People will take care of others who are vulnerable at the local 'hands-on' level. Personal responsibility and accountability will be the order of the day. All the troops come home including those 'left behind' in Laos camps! All world-wide bases closed. All Federal agencies disbanded; CIA, FBI, NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO, IMF and any other CFR-created travesty!
Wonder why he gets no coverage? These parasites are paid to make sure the public gets very little of such an 'authentic' message to reclaim this country. You would think the spirits of the Founding Fathers have manifested in some profound way--with a vengeance!
I would suggest to my American neighbors to please not give into cynicism and defeat. Looks like this is our last chance folks.
If you hold our Constitution close to your heart, just please hold firm on that and never, never waver.
Doesn't matter who you are, white, black, hispanic, male or female, rich or poor. The Constitution already 'guarantees' for each of us, our individual sovereignty, property rights, self-protection, habeas corpus and very little power to the Executive branch.
Most importantly the right to pursue our own unique destinies without interference so long you live within the law.
Just by making the stand alone will allow 'others' to 'see' that the emperor has no clothes!
We all know by now that the media is controlled by the Council on Foreign Relations, we all know that by now. These arrogant bastards are creating an economic disaster not just in the U.S. but all around the world. Seems like they have their plan for the 'Amero' and the 'North American Union' as their 'solution' when it all finally collapses. We must never never run to those bastards for the solution.
Ron Paul has said he has anticipated this crash for a very long time because 'debt financing' of our countries budget was never sustainable. He has already drafted plans for the 'reconstuction period' of this disaster.
There will be no Federal Reserve printing bogus money only a gold backed dollar will do. There will be no income taxes as all planning will become local to the states and their cities. State taxes for infrastructure only and a pay as you use system will evolve. People will take care of others who are vulnerable at the local 'hands-on' level. Personal responsibility and accountability will be the order of the day. All the troops come home including those 'left behind' in Laos camps! All world-wide bases closed. All Federal agencies disbanded; CIA, FBI, NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO, IMF and any other CFR-created travesty!
Wonder why he gets no coverage? These parasites are paid to make sure the public gets very little of such an 'authentic' message to reclaim this country. You would think the spirits of the Founding Fathers have manifested in some profound way--with a vengeance!
I would suggest to my American neighbors to please not give into cynicism and defeat. Looks like this is our last chance folks.
If you hold our Constitution close to your heart, just please hold firm on that and never, never waver.
Doesn't matter who you are, white, black, hispanic, male or female, rich or poor. The Constitution already 'guarantees' for each of us, our individual sovereignty, property rights, self-protection, habeas corpus and very little power to the Executive branch.
Most importantly the right to pursue our own unique destinies without interference so long you live within the law.
Just by making the stand alone will allow 'others' to 'see' that the emperor has no clothes!
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wayne
12:15PM Feb 24th 2008
RON PAUL BUT IF YOU THINK THE YOUNG VOTERS WILL PICK THE RITE PERSON CHECK OUT LENOS SHOW AND SEE THE STUPIDTY that the young have, also 73% could not tell him were canada was , well???? VOTE RON PAUL you dead weigths.sports means dead brains ,dog figthing ok ,too, huh.Sell AMERICA to over seas lords.What did we figth the tea tax for, think about it.huh Our dollar is being refused in many countrys and were is bush visiting ,i hope a misquitoe bites his ass. As i hope he isnt visiting for you know who.
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(0) bobknife99
11:31AM Jan 20th 2008
FOX believes it's viewers aren't interested in the whole story? This is one viewer they've lost.
BOYCOTT FOX
BOYCOTT FOX
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(0) Iwant2know
11:41AM Jan 20th 2008
This shows me that Ron Paul has a message someone doesn't want me to hear.
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(0) Iwant2know
11:41AM Jan 20th 2008
Makes me wonder what message Ron Paul has that they don't want me to hear.
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(0) zoro5304
11:53AM Jan 20th 2008
Finally, a REAL journalist that acknowledges how Paul is being purposely ignored.
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(0) Tommy Christopher
11:55AM Jan 20th 2008
By the way, Wish Belkin, let me save you the 2 seconds: Ron Paul for President!
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(0) Jim
12:08PM Jan 20th 2008
I have heard Ron Paul speak several times and in debates quite often. He makes sense and at times
more so than any of the others that are involved.
The only bad part is Clinton is buying her way into
Washington as well as several others, having more money than they know what to do with. And I don't think that Ron Paul has the necessary funds to do that. Ron Paul seems well spoken, and he would be way to HONEST TO HOLD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT, after seeing what has been going on in that Office over the past many years. If you're not a Big Money Person, you won't make it in Washington. Think About It.
more so than any of the others that are involved.
The only bad part is Clinton is buying her way into
Washington as well as several others, having more money than they know what to do with. And I don't think that Ron Paul has the necessary funds to do that. Ron Paul seems well spoken, and he would be way to HONEST TO HOLD THE POSITION OF PRESIDENT, after seeing what has been going on in that Office over the past many years. If you're not a Big Money Person, you won't make it in Washington. Think About It.
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(0) David Rink
11:56AM Jan 20th 2008
A book and a documentary about the suppression could go a long way towards waking people up to the fact that we Americans are being controlled by Big Media.
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(0) K. Ramnarine
12:08PM Jan 20th 2008
How many US Presidents have been medical doctors?
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(0) Tommy Christopher
12:08PM Jan 20th 2008
Let me say this, too: I appreciate the compliments from all of my readers, but I'd like to point out that a bunch of you turned on me when I had the audacity to report that a story existed about Dr. Paul's newsletters, buried at the end of a story entitled "Ron Paul Annihilates Fred Thompson"
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2008/01/08/ron-paul-annihilates-fred-thompson/
I was too busy at the time to really respond, but I think that kind of reaction hurts your credibility. I didn't have time in that piece to go into the newsletter story, but it would be irresponsible not to acknowledge it's existence.
I saw Dr. Paul's remarks on CNN about the newsletters, and I've seen a lot of old clips of him from the '80s and later, and the comments from those newsletters don't jibe with the Ron Paul that I have seen. Having said that, what measure of responsibility do you think he bears for that content?
Why do you think he didn't put a stop to it? I can think of a few reasons, but I'd like to hear what you think.
http://www.politicsdaily.com/2008/01/08/ron-paul-annihilates-fred-thompson/
I was too busy at the time to really respond, but I think that kind of reaction hurts your credibility. I didn't have time in that piece to go into the newsletter story, but it would be irresponsible not to acknowledge it's existence.
I saw Dr. Paul's remarks on CNN about the newsletters, and I've seen a lot of old clips of him from the '80s and later, and the comments from those newsletters don't jibe with the Ron Paul that I have seen. Having said that, what measure of responsibility do you think he bears for that content?
Why do you think he didn't put a stop to it? I can think of a few reasons, but I'd like to hear what you think.
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(0) Billy
12:18PM Jan 20th 2008
This shows how manipulative and biast Fox is.
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(0) clifford william
12:22PM Jan 20th 2008
The Fox News reporters themselves need to remember that they will not be forgotten for taking part in this political censorship. In fact they should pray that Fox is never sold and we should boycott any news network who would employ Fox News reporters taking part in this censorship.
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(0) tom
12:35PM Jan 20th 2008
must admit that i WAS indifferent to the rant against fox news by many folks......after seeing this clip, however, i am outraged.....it's their ball, of course, and they can mangle the news to their heart's desire, but this is one person who will NEVER watch one damn thing this station puts on....NEVER!
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(0) mister_beller
12:39PM Jan 20th 2008
"See no Ron Paul, Hear no Ron Paul, Speak no Ron Paul." Yeah, Fox News is simply unbelievable. How much longer until they officially get classified as an "opinion channel"?
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(0) Bob Resor
1:13PM Jan 20th 2008
"Fair and Balanced"?????? How many other "Fair and Balanced" news stories have been reported on Fox. I used to be a staunch Fox News fan but not anymore.
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(0) d.f.delk
1:07PM Jan 20th 2008
Hey out there america, does anyone really think and believe these primarys are not being managed, the results speak clearly, the question , how many of you are smart enough to see the manipulation of the results, by corporate america, for example. Hillary and oboma, are we sure they would make a president,no way, but the corporations know they make the ideal ones to compete against, they can not win a general election,those of you who think they can have not looked at this clearly,oboma and hillary are in the decision making circle now, they are the same old, do nothing,oboma has muslim backrounds and goes to church with farakahn, and hillary is still talking about monica, she walked away from healthcare,come on america, wake up, cnn and fox, spin for hillary and oboma, come on america, wake up, edwards is the only democrat who can win in the general election, this is the truth, and this will come to pass , should hillary and oboma be nominated, how many of you see this, and those of you who can not , then america is lost, freedom will be no more, you all must grow smarter, see the truth , let us all stop suffering from bad judgement, it is time to stand up , look at this for what it is, the only way this will stop, is for all, to become engaged, do not vote for someone, because of a sign in a yard or because someone tells you to, vote to win, john edwards is a real winner, he will do what needs to be done, do not waste your vote for hillary and oboma, it will not serve us all, let us move togather and vote for edwards, he will do what has to be done, god bless you all, and god bless our america.
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(0) blackspartacus1
1:22PM Jan 20th 2008
This is ridiculous,,,, you see things like this are crazy....Ron did not even have recognition for his second place...Folks this is America, they are talking about FAIR AND BALANCED,,, THEY NEED TO CLOSE THE FOX CHANNEL....RONNNNNNNNNN PAULLLLLLLLLL FOR PRESIDENT,,,, HE IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH A SERIOUS AGENDA...NOONE ELSE.....
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(0) blackspartacus1
1:28PM Jan 20th 2008
WE NEED TO BOYCOTT FOX,,,,THEY NEED TO CLOSE THAT STATION,,,, THIS IS RIDICULOUS...RON PAUL IS THE ONLY CANDIDATE WITH A SERIOUS, HONEST, SINCERE AGENDA THAT WOULD SAVE AMERICA WHERE IT IS RIGHT NOW.......WE NEED TO EMAIL FOX NEWS AND ASK WHY THERE WAS NO REGONITION FOR PAUL....LET S DO IT TOGETHER...I AM GOING TO EMAIL THEM NOW...
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(0) MARC X
1:30PM Jan 20th 2008
LET S DO IT TOGETHER, CALL FOX OR EMAIL THOSE BASTARDS TO TELL THEM HOW COME 'OUR' RON PAUL DID NOT GET ANY RECOGNITION AT ALL?....LET S DO IT..
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