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- sgtpppr, on 11/09/2007, -31/+306Oh no! Someone challenging the status quo!! Media outlets see his ties to the Libertarian party and immediately feel the need to protect the two party racket the US seems to enjoy so much. Apparently, it's bad enough they won't even allow someone who was once a Libertarian candidate to run as a Republican.
- Coridan, on 11/09/2007, -33/+223Imagine for a second that America as you know it, that is, as it was taught to you in school, every day on television, and echoed throughout society was an elaborate hoax. Imagine that any American born after December 23, 1913 was not born free, but an indentured servant till death.
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Would you support a man willing to change this? - nico623, on 10/10/2007, -19/+207I'm a Ron Paul supporter...but I'm weary on what I digg. I usually do support him though...He doesn't get near enough support for his ideas nor campaign as he should. Ideas are what changes minds...even if he won't be the next president...he'll at least show the majority that one man with some good ideas can go far.
- davin510, on 10/10/2007, -26/+176im digging this article just because it makes me feel good
- fezzen, on 10/10/2007, -11/+148The incredulity surrounding such widespread support for such good candidates is a direct result of a better-informed, more intelligent generation of people who are now of voting age. The internet and technology in general have changed how we communicate, and as a consequence, how the election process now works.
I have exactly zero faith in the ability of traditional political pundits to predict the results of ANYTHING for this election. People saying that Ron Paul "has no chance" are a great example of this... they just don't get it, and they never will. - SopMan99, on 11/09/2007, -9/+115Like just about everything else, the Media really decides who the candidates will be... at least that's the way it used to be. Now, we have the opportunity to change that. Why believe everything that you're told on CNN, and FNN? I wish people would think for themselves.... as for this idea about Ron Paul spam, here's how I see it. The internet gives you the information that you're looking for... spam is almost always seen for what it is and is not consumed.
We all know that the only reason that Ron Paul is not being supported by the main-stream media is that he doesn't conform to the traditional molds offered by the other Republican or Democrat candidates.
Wasn't he asked, "do you think you're running for the nomination of the wrong party?" What a horrible question. - Birdoftruth, on 10/10/2007, -6/+101I dugg it just for the actual use of sources.
- DestroyFascism, on 10/10/2007, -6/+94More like the National media is a conspiracy...
- marcomc2, on 10/10/2007, -7/+92I feel like if someone such as giulliani or obama or clinton wins, ***** wont get a whole lot better.
im for kucinich, gravel, but actually the most for RON PAUL.
Ron Paul is my new hero. Balls, truth, wisdom, morals, leadership.
I hope a miracle happens (which is a revolution in the U.S.), and people start noticing all the ***** up dark side sith lord ***** politicians are and have been up to - Waiting2awake, on 11/09/2007, -5/+88Can anyone, clearly, show me why they feel that this Ron Paul thing is all being gamed? Obviously, I get most of my news online, and being Canadian my local news doesn't cover American politics much.
So, a legitimate, honest question. Why do people feel that the Ron Paul issue is merely the work of a few people gaming the online system?
Cheers. - jtingley, on 10/10/2007, -15/+97Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate with the people's interest in mind! I firmly believe he is our only chance at avoiding the American Police State and the bloody revolution that would follow.
- annaponda, on 11/09/2007, -7/+76Looks like the mainstream media is running scared... When it suited them, they claimed that any Conspiracy theory = nutcase
- atrus123, on 10/10/2007, -4/+69I'm just some random person who felt disenfranchised by the state of modern politics. I grew up Republican, but I've become socially liberal, and I see nothing in the current string of candidates that resembles my ideals... except for Ron Paul. I don't agree with everything he says (his views on the environment and the UN are a little nutty), but he's the closest thing to a political voice that I have right now. I'm voting for Ron Paul, and I know of a lot of other people who are voting for him as well. We're all normal people; we aren't into conspiracy theories, but we're tired of mundane candidates who flip-flop and moderate as a rule.
There is Ron Paul support among average people, and if the mass media doesn't believe it, they're in for a rude awakening. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -7/+70Yes clearly the American media is unbiased and fully in control of their own reporting.
- rhysmd, on 10/10/2007, -5/+67He probably exploded over your support of McCain, I mean, the man lies to the American people.
- SilkSteel, on 10/10/2007, -8/+62These people are in utter denial. Ron Paul has many supporters, and what the mainstream media can't get its head around is the fact that his supporters are outspoken and thoroughly educated on their candidate.
I was driving down I-95 (right outside of Philadelphia) from work last week, and guess what I saw.. a massive home-made Ron Paul banner hanging from an overpass. I haven't seen anything of the sort for any of the other candidates yet, and I doubt I will. This guy draws genuine, real support. It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings. - crxvfr, on 10/10/2007, -7/+59Ron Paul is bringing in people from both sides of the isle. I think that for most, regardless of how you feel about the various issues, so long as you have somebody thats telling you the truth, THATS HUGE. If people aren't dealing with the truth to begin with, nothing will be as it seems. With most flip-flopping politicians, ...which lie do you believe? With Paul, people feel they are getting respect even if his stance does not line up with their own. ...at least they are getting the truth, to me and thats better than any fabricated, orchestrated party line canned answer.
- V3n0M, on 10/10/2007, -6/+57If you're too young to vote, perhaps you are too young to understand what Ron Paul stands for, what McCain stands for, and that the highest individual contribution allowed by law is $2,300. When you are old enough, please vote for whomever you like, but please do some research before you do.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -4/+54Yea, it really is sad how the media downplays viewpoints if they aren't Dem/Rep. Howard Dean was on CNN right before the debate (yes, I watched it... I was trying to show my parents how full of crap most of the candidates are) last night and Dean said all of the Republicans support the war. Then Wolf Blitzer said well Ron Paul doesn't support it and Dean was like well we all know he is really a libertarian, not a republican and rather than challenging Dean, Wolf just let it slide. I don't agree with Ron Paul on many issues and I probably wouldn't vote for him, but being dismissive of someone because of their past or current political affiliation is just ignorant.
- Snarfy, on 11/09/2007, -3/+52"...before they lose credibility?"
Ha Ha. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -5/+54I think the media is butt-hurt because the man is getting support despite the fact that the media has no influence in the matter. The media wants to feel important - like they control everything, especially when it involves politics and posisble agenda.
- AgarwaenUmarth, on 10/10/2007, -6/+54'Free Trade' agreements are usually full of restrictions. NAFTA has 800 pages of stuff that you can't trade. Free trade for the win.
- OsakaWilson, on 10/10/2007, -6/+54I, personally, am not part of the conspiracy, but I vote for Ron Paul on every Republican poll I see. He is the only one who does not seem to be completely insane or out of touch with reality.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -4/+50I am amazed the lengths the mainstream media goes to in order to "dis" Ron Paul. Having Stephanopolis (whatever his name is, Clinton's old press secretary now on ABC) go to such great lengths - to actually say "you won't be president" is ***** unreal.
- epsilona01, on 10/10/2007, -3/+49Those people who have been doing our IT, and essentially keeping this country running, many have now reached voting age. They're -better informed-. Why? Because they spend most of their time dealing with information.
The first election I was eligible to vote for was in 96. I didn't care enough about politics at the time, so I didn't vote. This has changed for both myself, and many other Americans. We're sick of this ***** forced upon us by the 'ruling class', the media, and the Fed itself lying to our faces.
Some people who have intelligence, are sick of this. They're looking at the government for what it really is. Lobbyists, corporate interests, payoffs, and now even blatant LIES, COVER-UPs, and DEATH on a mass scale. We know that voting is the biggest way we can get things done. That is the power left to us by the founding fathers. Protest all you want, send letters to your congresspeople, but if they're part of the problem then you're wasting your ink.
Some people have recognized that WE NEED SOMETHING DIFFERENT. We need someone in the White House that won't, as Keith Olbermann put it, take "our assent, and re-configure[d] it, and hone[d] it, and shape[d] it to a razor-sharp point and stab[bed] this nation in the back with it."
We want someone who cares about people. Someone who has a history of not only doing the right thing, but also standing up for principles. How many people running for president can claim this? Giuliani? Scum, and proven. Hillary? People should know better than to trust her, she's even given over to the medical industry she once tried to fight.
Most candidates have some skeletons in their closet. I bet even Ron Paul has one or two. But the moral character of the persons cannot be denied. I've looked at some of the other candidates, and I just don't trust them. Why? How many of them voted FOR THE PATRIOT ACT? One of the worst pieces of crap to come out of DC ever. IT ERODES THE VALUES OF THIS COUNTRY. Of all the candidates who are running for president... how many voted against it? One. Dr Paul. Most of the candidates are already bought and paid for by their corporate ties, party lines, and other interests. Very few will _ALWAYS_ stand up for what they believe in. Most just want money and power.
Why are there more intelligent people supporting Dr. Paul? (in theory, i havent really spoken to them all) Because people voting for him are not voting for the party man. They're not listening to the rhetoric (9/11! Vote me! Terrorists are at your doorstep!)
They've heard a compelling argument.
They've listened to a man who speaks honestly, and simply.
They've seen a man who is unwavering in his principles.
They've looked at the history that proves this.
They've heard people talk about the man, and how he acts, what he does.
They've read about how he treats his constituents, like family.
They see past all the *****.
I would like to see more constructive comments on Digg. This is an intelligent community, supposedly. To Herkimer56: Make a point. Not one that says "Oh, you're a ron paul nut you must be stupid, and so is your argument" Make a credible statement, with information and maybe less insults.
Has anyone noticed that the only anti- Ron Paul rhetoric falls in the lines of "you're stupid"? Can no one actually make an argument against the man?
Oh and thank you Herkimer56, you're comment wasn't really all that bad, but it could use some actual arguments. It did, however, inspire me to donate to the Ron Paul campaign. Because if enough people can make a difference... LETS DO IT. Take back this country. - dave11980, on 10/10/2007, -2/+392 good things would come of that. First people would wake up and see that we don't have a two party system, we have a one party system with to different clicks. Second at least for 4 years we wouldn't get any BS shoved down the pipes.
- Stewmoney, on 10/10/2007, -4/+41The internet will help Ron Paul get a few million votes but nothing more than that. YOU NEED THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA because too many people are going to be voting based on what they see on the main networks like cnn, msnbc, etc.. My parents talk about how they like Giulianni and Obama, but the only reason they could possibly like them is because the media keeps telling us how they are the frontrunner. ***** THAT.
- pbaehr, on 10/10/2007, -3/+38My cynical side says that they are threatened by a movement that they did not generate themselves.
My slightly less cynical side says that Ron Paul has a lot of supporters who are use the internet as their primary outlet for expression and people see the viewpoints expressed on the internet as less representative of public opinion. - Corrosionx, on 10/10/2007, -7/+41Reed311: Noone care about Snakes on a Plane, they cared more about the parodies and the hype. The hype was about the hype. Ron Paul is energizing a new generation of small government conservatives and liberals and even if he doesn't win the nomination, all those supporters will be ready to give the same support to the next Ron Paul. You cannot fight an idea whose time has come.
- RedHerringHack, on 10/10/2007, -6/+40Wow, I have finally become part of a conspiracy. My mom would be so proud. Oh, wait. My mom and dad and sisters and brothers and son and daughter and grandmother and grandfather and teammates and mechanic and accountant are already part of it. dang.
- Waiting2awake, on 10/10/2007, -6/+40WOW, that is a rather broad brush you apply there. Sounds like fun. You are a republican so clearly like all other republicans you molest young boys, have gay affairs, and then get cured from your homosexuality just in time to get your oxycotin fix?
How does any of these stero-types help?
On a related note - why is it assumed that the Ron Paul issue is being done only a few people and not really a movement? Just asking the question. What evidence is there of this? - cmiller1, on 10/10/2007, -5/+38That's funny, I was driving home from Boston the other day down the Mass Pike and I saw signs supporting Ron Paul hung from almost every overpass. No real world supporters my ass.
- TheBogie, on 10/10/2007, -30/+62I know it seems like a fantasy that someone can have balls as big as Ron Paul's. His balls are almost supernatural in size.
- annaponda, on 11/09/2007, -9/+39Looks like the mainstream is running scared... this was not part of their plan!
- crxvfr, on 10/10/2007, -4/+33Yes, and he has decades of public service that proves it.
- HankinTrees, on 10/10/2007, -4/+32The people expressing themselves through action and not what's being dictated by NYT? Blasphemy!
- fezzen, on 10/10/2007, -11/+39Actually, they are, if you don't phrase them in such a condescending and ignorant way.
Tool. - rc007, on 10/10/2007, -3/+31I had no idea who Ron Paul was until I accidentally watched the 1st Primary republican debate.
While all other candidates were beating around the bushes, Ron Paul's straight up and clear answers on every question asked touched my heart. I was really surprised that after such great performance media didn't mentioned him at all in the after debate coverage which made me even more curious. Now I'm a die hard Ron Paul Fan.
No it is not a conspiracy!! Ron Paul is the most consistent and principled politician around. In a time like these, where America desperately needs to improve its global image and the economic policies to help the needy, we must elect someone with a long credible background who can restore the global trust we once enjoyed.
- Nodaki, on 10/10/2007, -3/+31Nicely done Waiting2awake, totally agree with what you are saying. I'm Republican born and raised by Republicans and I support Ron Paul. Unfortunately the Republican party was hijacked shortly after 9/11 (probably permanently). It is no longer home for those who feel that less government is better for the people.
- Infinite84, on 10/10/2007, -2/+29lol exactly I love the hypocrisy. Only difference is their conspiracy theory about Ron Paul support is *****.
- TheBogie, on 10/10/2007, -10/+35You haven't watched any of the debates? Paul and Gravel are the only ones who have sack enough to speak the truth. It's like they have a monopoly on testicles.
- shorn, on 10/10/2007, -4/+28Oh my, a blog that says Ron Paul supporters use blogs to 'game' Ron Paul's popularity. So funny. The Kettle is calling ITSELF black! It seems I can't look at the internets for more than a few minutes before finding another screed screaming that Ron Paul has no support. I for one think there is a conspiracy afoot to make me believe he has no support.
I'm only being a little sarcastic. - Jacob, on 10/10/2007, -4/+27Because ron paul doesn't have the support of traditional media they. They are reporting that Ron Paul is ***** with the system so the people that listen to them get a call asking who they support and they won't say Ron Paul. The reason that his numbers on the internet are so high is because it's mostly a younger generation who are supporting him, the people who are on the internet and participate more readily in online polls. Also the same group of people with cell phones ready to text in their vote. Granted I will allow that these polls are biased based on a generational issue, but the numbers for Ron Paul support shown in national media are much smaller than the real numbers, but the real numbers are also smaller then the online polls would lead you to believe.
- shallowminded, on 10/10/2007, -6/+29All this simply reminds me of Kinky Friedman's big win in Texas, after he blew the rest of the candidates out of the water in online polls -- and, of course, his lack of support in phone polls was simply due to the pollsters not asking the pro-Kinky youth who didn't use landlines.
Oh, wait... - hmmdar, on 11/09/2007, -4/+27how can we contact the media, not that they will listen, but who knows they might just, well all but fox, because apparently they think there viewers are so stupid they cannot tell the differences between a cartoon and the real news.
Also, there is a reason the Corp media is losing viewers, lets just hope it continues. - RealmDown, on 10/10/2007, -18/+40Vote Mulder and Scully in '08
TRUST NO ONE ELSE - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -9/+31I'm voting for Paul, but his spammers are ***** annoying. One of my friends trolls YouTube making supposedly pro-Paul comments (in a spammy fashion) to make him look bad. He actually supports Giuliani.
Meh. It's a shame that some people get carried away with their support and spam the ***** out of places, though. You're only alienating people. - Mr.White, on 10/10/2007, -0/+22I saw a Ron Paul sign as well on the Mass Turnpike a week ago and also saw one on 76 (also right outside philly) last Sunday. Thats two signs in two states in less than a week and I too have not seen anything else for the other candidates.
- kingkilr, on 10/10/2007, -4/+25Personally my head explodes at 7k, that is blatantly illegal, campaign finance laws limit you to donating 2.3k to the primary and 2.3 to the general.
- ssjdoob, on 10/10/2007, -17/+38Personally, I know lots of people that are Ron Paul supporters and the more people I tell about him, like him and support him. You aren't even from this country, so ignore the Ron Paul diggs and leave them alone. It is irrelevant to you so mind your own business.
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