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  • Posted By: Simon9 @ 10/25/2007 4:21:21 PM

    The Freedom message sells, especially in New Hampshire. And no one running is a better champion of freedom than Ron Paul. His philosophy is consistent and easy to understand. And everyone agrees he means what he says. All that's holding him back is relatively low name recognition among the general populace. Once the onslaught of Ron Paul advertising commences, all bets are off.

  • Posted By: paul revere now @ 10/24/2007 10:02:47 PM

    When we consider who is working against Ron Paul, (the CFR, Apaic, both Political Parties, the main stream media and the International Corporations involved in the Military Industrial Medical Complex) is it any suprise that we are voting for Ron Paul.

  • Posted By: paul revere now @ 10/24/2007 9:53:55 PM

    All of the special interests, CFR, APAIC, International Corporations, involved in the Military Industrial Medical Banking Complex, both Political Parties ane the MSN, are against Ron Paul. That is enough reason for every red blooded American to vote for him.

  • Posted By: whimsicalpig @ 10/24/2007 4:19:07 PM

    This article just proves that Paul, Like Dodd, Biden and Huckabee were writen off too soon by the pundits in favor of the "tier1" candidadtes and they look pretty stale right now. ZMaybe the pundits whould wait until mid 2008 to pick a winner

  • Posted By: gmackenzie @ 10/24/2007 1:55:46 PM

    What a bunch of drivel. Mr. Fineman, it is laughable that you would make the statement that "Much of the world dismisses Paul as a libertarian crank." Making blatently baseless fabricated statements only outs you as the real crank. Please excuse me, I really should give you the opportunity to back up that statement. Care to? It's too bad that Newsweek is joining the ranks other sensationalist "entertainment" publications.

  • Posted By: ogma6 @ 10/24/2007 3:14:33 AM

    What ever happened to freedom of choice? Has the media sought to take that away from us, by reporting only select facts in order to influence the outcome? " Libertarian crank?" give me a break. One more attempt to marginalize someone they don't see as popular enough to win. This isn't the only place it's happened either. If you go to Redstate.com, they have banned any user from even mentioning Ron Paul. Unless you are a member with an account of more than six months. Then you must submit thier comments so they can approve them for posting. They even went so far as to call Ron Paul supporters annoying. So they consider free, open discussion of politics annoying? But you can talk about it if it matches thier point of view. Which brings me back to the beginning of my comment. The political and Media establishments do not want change. That's why the media and the two major parties have done everything they can to marginalize Obama and Paul, the only two candidates who represent change. No one reports that Ron Paul polls off the charts compared to the others among young voters, and on the internet. Also, it goes without saying he will pick up votes from the Libertarians, and independents. That being known, most key primary states have bumped up thier dates, which vreates an unfair advantage for Dr. Paul, due to the fact that his campaign lacks the necessary infrastructure to get him on the primary ballot, not on the ballot means no chance of a nomination. Very evil and very smart on the Republicans side. Of course it shows that they are afraid of Dr. Pual, and change. More reason to not vote for him.

  • Posted By: Anclerson @ 10/23/2007 10:34:02 PM

    Although Ron Paul believes in a foreign policy of nonintervention, labeling him as an isolationist because of it is utterly fallacious. Although one comprises the other, there are fundamental differences between non-interventionism and isolationism. Nonintervention or non-interventionism is a foreign policy which holds that political rulers should avoid alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense. A similar phrase is "strategic independence". Isolationism is nonintervention combined with economic nationalism (protectionism). Most non-interventionists are not isolationists. Most, like Thomas Jefferson and Ron Paul in the United States, favor nonintervention combined with free trade and cultural exchange. There are significant difference between the two views and they should not be interchanged carelessly.

  • Posted By: Anclerson @ 10/23/2007 10:32:21 PM

    Concerning the article...
    Although Ron Paul believes in a foreign policy of nonintervention, labeling him as an isolationist because of it is utterly fallacious. Although one comprises the other, there are fundamental differences between non-interventionism and isolationism. Nonintervention or non-interventionism is a foreign policy which holds that political rulers should avoid alliances with other nations and avoid all wars not related to direct territorial self-defense. A similar phrase is "strategic independence". Isolationism is nonintervention combined with economic nationalism (protectionism). Most non-interventionists are not isolationists. Most, like Thomas Jefferson and Ron Paul in the United States, favor nonintervention combined with free trade and cultural exchange. There are significant difference between the two views and they should not be interchanged carelessly.

  • Posted By: prdrhd @ 10/23/2007 8:05:56 PM

    Some people get scared if there are more than two candidates on the ballot. Anything in addition to "R" and "D" confuses them.

  • Posted By: Pecos_Bill @ 10/23/2007 5:18:47 PM

    ROBO,
    Nothing about you sounds mainstream at all, you sound like nutcase to me! Ron Paul is a cross-dressing Republican, pretending to be a libertarian. I guess he's OK for former Bush supporters who are trying to deal with what a stupid choice they made in 2000 and 2004, but he's not gonna be able to do ANYTHING if he doesn't get the nomination. And the nomination doesn't look likely unless your fellow Flat Earth Brethren will go along with his anti-war message. I thought the article was pretty friendly to your candidate, all things considered...

  • Posted By: robo1415 @ 10/23/2007 3:55:32 PM

    I don't know who is dumber writing and discussing American Politics,E.J.Dionne or Howard Fineman...It's pretty close...the "Libertarian Crank" Fineman derides has far more honest and integrity than the alleged "mainstream"candidates who in an earlier,saner era would have been run out of town on a rail...Think about it...What is "mainstream" about two '60s radicals who supported killing babies at birth like Hilary and Obama did?What is "mainstream" about changing your position depending upon which group your speaking to like Romney?And what praytell is "mainstream"about salivating at the thought of starting another war in the Middle East like Tail-gunner McCain?And how in the world are we giving the time of day to somebody like the thrice divorced,cross-dressing,over-rated mayor of an over-rated city like Rudy Guiliani?Ron Paul is a breath of fresh air and sanity...We haven't seen it so long that it is no longer considered part of the picture...Thank God he's brought some back...

  • Posted By: jimmyraygun @ 10/23/2007 3:07:44 PM

    I feel like I am watching a fiction movie with the way the media and critics cover Ron Paul. I thought democracy was about electing the person that the public deems to be the best candidate. For me, it is Ron Paul. So why not let the rest of America know about him and let them make their choice (they should not have a media force that takes this right to vote freely away). Let Ron Paul stand for his political agenda and cover it like you cover Hilary, Rudy, Obama, McCain, Thompson and the rest of the crowd.

  • Posted By: PastorJeff @ 10/23/2007 12:30:04 PM

    I have a high respect for this man in what he wants to do with our country. I will admit that I don't agree with everything he believes in, but he is a true American; he's what this country really needs.
    Ron Paul is the only candidate who genuinely cares about the American people and states rights. A true American indeed. -Pastor Jeffrey Moorman

  • Posted By: jdieter @ 10/23/2007 10:40:14 AM

    Write a story mentioning Ron Paul and your clicks and diggs go up 500%. Ron Paul deniers cannot ignore numbers can they? The "Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton..." want the country broke so they can "reorganize" it. Ron Paul knows the people want to SAVE the Government, NOT change it to nanny state central planning Communism. Bush WANTS Hillary to win. It is all part of the plan. Like a WWF match. All planned out.

  • Posted By: jdieter @ 10/23/2007 10:30:11 AM

    Write a positive story about Ron Paul, get 100 times the clicks and diggs etc... Ron Paul deniers cannot ignore numbers. Can they? Is it so strange that Conservatives AND independents both want the Government to NOT go broke? The powers want the Country bankrupt so they can "reorganize" it. Paul has realized that the people want to SAVE the Country, not a new country. No Nazi Id cards. No "pre-emptive" wars.

  • Posted By: Jerimiah @ 10/23/2007 10:02:09 AM

    Ron Paul does not lie, pander or conform to political correctness. There is no way the people will ever accept someone of this stature as fit to lead this country, short of a miricle - I bet $50 on a miricle this week end - Liberty and Justice for ALL - TOGETHER WE WILL MAKE IT HAHPPEN.....Jerimiah

  • Posted By: Jerimiah @ 10/23/2007 9:57:19 AM

    Ron Paul tells the truth, does not pander, and lives what he preaches - only if God intervenes will Ron Paul ever be the president of the U.S. - will we see a miracle? I hope so! I bet $50. bucks on him this week end. Jerimiah

  • Posted By: donovan @ 10/23/2007 8:16:59 AM

    Fineman's personal bias is all over this piece. He, along with the rest of the media "big boys" are terrified of a Paul presidency.

  • Posted By: Luke7799 @ 10/23/2007 7:59:18 AM

    People, READ! The author did not call Dr. Paul a libertarian crank, he said most the world see's him as such. This is reporting not opinion. Let's keep the focus on Dr. Paul and his idea's instead of attacking anyone who may disagree. Right now the mainstream see's the supporters of Ron Paul as the fringe, which we most certainly are not. However going off on a writer for reporting what other's view Dr. Paul as isn't going to change opinions. We need to be different than the supporter's of the other candidate's. Like Dr. Paul let's be the light that others aspire to be and not further muddy the waters. Please continue supporting Dr. Paul. Let's take our country back.

  • Posted By: theboone1980 @ 10/23/2007 4:06:10 AM

    Who is Howard Fineman and why is he attacking Dr. Paul.

    www.ronpaul2008.com
    Register and donate for a last ditch effort to save our constitution.

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