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Friday, June 08, 2007

[FL4RonPaul] Ignored Ron Paul Supporters Only Getting Stronger! (fwd)

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Date: Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:25:31 -0400
From: Frank Gonzalez <voteliberty@bellsouth.net>
Reply-To: FL4RonPaul@yahoogroups.com
To: Frank Gonzalez <voteliberty@bellsouth.net>
Subject: [FL4RonPaul] Ignored Ron Paul Supporters Only Getting Stronger!

BlankWow!

It's really incredible how crowds think. Actually, "don't think" would be
the better way to describe it. Thankfully, those of us who knew to avoid
the crowd early in our lives are feeling very good to see our ideas finally
breaking through the pall of ignorance that has suffocated real ideological
discourse for so long on the political stage.

Ron Paul's support is proving to be truly just as solid as his principles.
I think what you see below proves this sufficiently.

I'm proud to link my race for US House as a Democrat to Ron Paul's race as a
Republican. You should see how many people of all backgrounds are
supporting mine too from my friends list on MySpace.

Frank J. Gonzalez
A Ron Paul Democrat for US House (FL-21) in 2008
2006 results here: http://www.2008racetracker.com/page/FL-21
786-287-7491
voteliberty@bellsouth.net
www.electfrank.org
Updates & commentary: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/gofrank/

"I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as
necessary in the political world as storms in the physical."

"I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American
people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting
an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus
building a wall of separation between church and state."

--founder of the Democratic Party, 3rd President of the United States,
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826)

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http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=43160&fb=1

Ron Paul Questions Debate Format (2)
Thursday, June 07, 2007 - FreeMarketNews.com


Congressman Ron Paul's (R-Tex) s strong showing at the most recent GOP
debate in New Hampshire led to another national media booking - with Tucker
Carlson of MSNBC. The interview seems to have been spontaneously scheduled
and may have come about because Ron Paul is again the clear winner in the
MSNBC poll on the most recent presidential debate - just as he was after the
first debate. The interview may be seen here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mb7aiM9K9Q

Additionally, a brief overview of some of the 357 pages (June 7, 9am ET) of
comments left by viewers indicate that Ron Paul has once again received a
remarkable amount of feedback. Indeed, it could be said, discussion of his
message virtually dominates all 357 pages and is remarkably positive – while
being fairly disparaging of other candidates, especially the "mainstream"
republican frontrunners.

http://boards.msn.com/MSNBCboards/thread.aspx?boardid=780&threadid=275829&bo
ardsparam=Page%3D1

The amount of commentary alone would seem to indicate that those
participating in the polling are not "spamming" – but that the support is
genuine and seemingly widespread.

Some of the feedback indicates dissatisfaction with the seating arrangements
and time allotted to the candidates – with the so-called "first-tier"
candidates being placed in the middle of the debate platform and the "second
tier" candidates placed on the out edges.

Observers close to the campaign who timed the various candidates'
contribution claim that second tier candidates such as Ron Paul received
only half as much time to speak as the "first tier" candidates.

These observers claim that Ron Paul's campaign staff spoke to CNN
executives - CNN presented the debates - immediately after the debates to
register their dissatisfaction with the format.

"If they are going to give some candidates more air time than others, then
they should say so," one source pointed out. "But to maintain that these
debates are intended to provide an across-the-board exchange of ideas fairly
and openly, and then to take steps to minimize some viewpoints and
candidates – that's morally wrong."

What seems to have many Internet supporters of Ron Paul even more upset than
the lack of air time is CNN's treatment of candidate feedback after the
debate. CNN put up a "visual' after the debate but then promptly pulled it,
viewers have claimed. At the time it was pulled, viewers say that it showed
Ron Paul winning the debate by a significant majority.

Later, CNN put up a web-based comments page about the debate but took that
down, as well. The "vanished" comment page has been posted at various
alternative news websites including FMNN (via a link to alternative news
site WhatReallyHappened).

http://www.freemarketnews.com/WorldNews.asp?nid=43097

As the debates continue, Ron Paul's clearly stated small-government
message - focusing on free-markets, aggressive reduction of the federal
government, and a military strategy that emphasizes defense over offense -
receives more and more attention.

It is certainly not because of Ron Paul's delivery, his "presidential
appearance" or even "personal charm," observers say. While Ron Paul, may or
may not possess these qualities, other candidates do – and are not receiving
the attention he gets on the Internet, and increasingly in portions of the
mainstream media. It is the message that Ron Paul is enunciating that is
obviously striking a chord with viewers.

As the debates continue, and Ron Paul continues to make points about how
America's leadership has drifted far away from the moorings of a
"constitutional republic," the divide between mainstream media's coverage
and his reception on the Internet may well continue to deepen. If so, it
will likely also raise, once again, grave questions about mainstream "media
bias" against conservatives – and libertarian conservatives such as Ron
Paul – and why such bias apparently exists and has perpetuated itself.

These are profound and troubling questions. Yet Ron Paul's candidacy and
debate participation is bringing them into focus in a way that has not
happened for decades. His journey through the presidential campaign is
already evolving into the most significant political event of the season,
whether or not mainstream coverage of the popularity of his message remains
limited. (Corrected program date.)


Staff Reports - Free-Market News Network

1. 6/7/2007 - 12:26:55PM
BY: NH
The only personal charm Ron needs is that he is honest and true
and correct. He has it all.


2. 6/7/2007 - 12:31:46PM
BY: Les
Mainstream media seems to be an arm of big business, and the
establishment. It was interesting to see the Lehrer Report fail to mention
the support Ron Paul has been getting. The pharmaceutical companies control
the discussion of science on NPR, Science Friday takes place in a Novartis
building. It very one-sided. Tucker Carlson, Bill Maher, Jon Stewart all
really enjoyed speaking with Ron Paul. That is where the publicity needs to
be focused, with those people in the media who are not owned.


3. 6/7/2007 - 14:13:49PM
BY: Italian
Ron Paul's message is powerful. Liberty and peace. We all
support it. The more people hear him, the more people will support him.


4. 6/7/2007 - 14:26:36PM
BY: Mark
Ron Paul is the only candidate with the knowledge and the
courage required to speak the truth. If you do not support him now, you will
not see such honesty and courage again for a long time.


5. 6/7/2007 - 15:13:39PM
BY: RDM
Why are people so shocked that a large number of Americans are
embracing the concepts of freedom and peace? Have liberty and peace become
controversial?


6. 6/7/2007 - 18:2:21PM
BY: MG
What a fantastic article! THANK YOU! Seriously, thank you for
acknowledging that I am a human being, and not a spammer! Also, I adore your
usage of quotes around top tier ("top tier"). :)


7. 6/7/2007 - 18:12:11PM
BY: John
It's because the media elite worship satan and moloch. Don't
believe me? YouTube: Bohemian Grove. Just an FYI.


8. 6/7/2007 - 19:20:48PM
BY: paul lemieux
I've called CNN MSNBC NBC ABC FOX AND told them-WHY ARE YOU
PURPOSLEY PRETENDING TO IGNORE RON PAUL- I ALSO KEEP A LIST OF ALL SENATE
PHONE #S IN MY TRUCK ON MY LONG DRIVE TO WORK I CALL AS MANY AS I CAN AND
TELL THEM THEY DON'T NEED TO PASS AMNESTY THEY ONLY NEED TO BACK RON PAUL
AND HE IS THE ONLY CANIDATE THAT CAN BEAT HILLARY...

ALL OF YOU NEED TO DO THE SAME-STEP IT UP! TAKE ACTION- WE HAVE
TO DO IT - IT WON'T HAPPEN ON ITS OWN I SEND 25$ A MONTH TO HIS CAMPAIN AND
AM MAKING HUGE SIGNS THAT SAY- WHY ARE SO MANY PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT RON
PAUL? AND- WHY THE MEDIA BLACKOUT OF RON PAUL?

I'M GOING TO STAND ON HIGHWAY OVERPASSES DURING RUSH HOUR
TRAFFIC-

HELP ME HELP HIM!

CALL ME- 603 300 7474 ANYTIME WE HAVE TO ORGANISE BETTER!


9. 6/7/2007 - 19:22:14PM
BY: Paul lemieux
THANK YOU FREEMARKET FOR YOUR WISDOM IN SUPPORTING RON PAUL...


10. 6/7/2007 - 21:43:17PM
BY: Insomniac
I personally agree with the man on a lot of his issues, but even
if I didn't, I'd respect his principles and candor. He doesn't try to say
what he thinks what people want to hear, but everything he says IS what
people are interested in. I don't believe in conspiracies, but the debates
seem suspicious biased against all "minor" candidates and him in particular.


11. 6/7/2007 - 22:4:7PM
BY: Jennifer H.
We all need to be very worried about the media blackout of Ron
Paul. If the media is in the pocket of big gov't then how can we protect the
Republic? There is a good reason the 1st Amendment protects the press.
Without a free press the people cannot hear opposing views. Whether the
blackout is self-imposed or government takeover we are all in trouble. Call
the news stations, tell them you won't stand for this. Call their sponsors.
We need to protect the United States. We also need Ron Paul! If they won't
talk about him, then we must shout it from the rooftops!


12. 6/7/2007 - 23:27:56PM
BY: Rachel_S
I, too, see the media bias towards so-called "mainstream
candidates" in the midst of this debate debacle. But I wonder why? You would
think overwhelming support for a "second-tier" candidate, one coming out
from the ground up and drumming up support "the old-fashioned way" - by
campaigning and speaking out without the support of major media outlets or
the endorsement of large enterprises - would turn Ron Paul into a media
darling.

Even if the major networks choose to close him out, I'm glad to
see that interest in him is growing via other channels. I don't imagine
everyone in the world will choose to stand behind Paul, but each person
should have the opportunity to hear his message and decide for him or
herself. If what I learned in kindergarten about our political system is
true, THAT is the American way.


13. 6/8/2007 - 0:26:18AM
BY: R. Blauvelt
Do the math folks... If each of us "spammers" continues to send
$20 to $50 per week to Dr. Paul's campaign, then he will blindside his
opponents and naysayers. Anyway, this is a golden opportunity to redeem all
of those worthless paper dollars. Government is for sale, so let's buy it
back.


14. 6/8/2007 - 8:3:16AM
BY: Support Ron
The thing about a lie, is that one must continue to lie in an
attempt to cover up the previous one in an ongoing effort to conceal the
truth. Eventually, the lies are exposed 'and' so is the truth; the truth Ron
is speaking will eventually, no longer be able to be hidden from the
American public. Ron's character is coming on strong. This is a good, true,
real person that this country absolutely needs as it's leader.

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