The Washington Allegedly Liberal Demon Post was all over it a couple of days ago. In fact, I've noticed Paul gets the most coverage from them.

/Lots of Paulites in the DC Metro area.

Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

bdesign: Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

No sh*t.

You haters might be right considering Andersen Cooper asked him a total of 2 questions in the entire 1.5 hour R debate in Cali the other day, even after promising him more time.

He might as well have not even been there, and yet Huckabee was all 'wah wah wah there's more than two candidates at this debate!' (referring to McCain and Romney) even though he was asked many questions.

lolz

I'm by no means a supporter of Ron Paul (most of whom are, unfortunately, kooks), but this is quite ridiculous. He's a legitimate candidate, and the media seems to cover just Obama/Huckabee/Hillary/Romney/McCain. No one else stood a chance.

thamike: bdesign: Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

No sh*t.

Then why does everyone care. He never stood a chance, that's why the media ignored him.

bdesign: Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

That's not the point. What's interesting about Ron Paul is the media blackout regarding his reform efforts. What did he do that was so terrible? He advocated for reform. That's it. He's pointed out a rather large number of things that are wrong with D.C. (and the Republican/Democrat party) and said that maybe we should start rethinking the way we handle our government.

Now, you don't have to agree with his proposed solutions - but you DO have to concede that he's right about our problem areas. The drug war, social security, corporate malfeaseance, the patriot act...the list goes on and on. Everyone knows that we've got some seriously bad problems but only Ron Paul is willing to talk about them. And for that, he's been more or less offically blackballed.

That, I think, is the real tragedy of this election season.

bdesign: Then why does everyone care. He never stood a chance, that's whypartly because the media ignored him.

FTFY

The media never paid any attention to him (except for the Russert appearance). If most Americans never heard of him, how are they going to support him?

Honest question : Why did Paul register as a Republican? He probably knew he wouldn't stand a chance against the big names like Giuliani and McCain, why not go independent from the start and get attention like Nader?

bdesign: Then why does everyone care. He never stood a chance, that's why the media ignored him.

Don't ask me. I would sooner vote for Toonces the Driving Cat, than Ron Paul.

Wait, his name is "RON PAUL"? I have been signing off every post I have been making on TF by spelling his name RAM PFAUL.

Man is my face red.

On my walk to work in the morning I noticed a piece of binder paper (the kind with little rings that leave a frayed and torn edge when you pull the paper out) with "Ron Paul 2008" written only slightly legibly, in thin yellow highlighter. I had to look in close to even see the ink, and get right up to it to read it. In case they're reading this, I'd like to say to the person who put up that sign: you're not helping.

smooshie: I'm by no means a supporter of Ron Paul (most of whom are, unfortunately, kooks), but this is quite ridiculous. He's a legitimate candidate, and the media seems to cover just Obama/Huckabee/Hillary/Romney/McCain. No one else stood a chance.

Same here. I wouldn't vote for him, but he should get the same coverage that the other Republican candidates are getting.

Weaver95

Thank you.

NOT A CHANCE IN HELL.

If he wanted to be Mr. Kooky-Alternative-Ideas Candidate, he should have run as an independent.

Get over it, submitter.

I have read Dr Paul's positions and I agree with some of them. However, his more than avid supporters are so off putting that no sane person would support him and by extension his base; thereby making him irrelevant. The fact that the main stream media does not pay much attention to him make sense.

...fail to mention #1 Republican Ron Paul, who's the only one with money in the bank

Hmm.. I'm suspecting an embazzlement scam...

Unright: embazzlement

Does that entail stealing bibs from infants?

Ron Paul, who's the only one with money in the bank

And this is one of his problems. With that cash load he should have been much more competitive.

This was a terribly, terribly managed campaign.

Weaver 95:

You're missing an extremely important point. He has not been marginalized because of his issues, but because of his unstable personality. I agree with more of Ron Paul's positions than any other candidate, but I would never vote for him. The problem is that he personally is nutty as a fruitcake. The man is your basic Jerry Springer guest, as anyone who saw him on Morton Downey Jr.'s show could see. The so-called mainstream media has determined that he's basically a nutty homeless guy, except with a home, and has treated him accordingly. I would have done the same, even though I agree with him on so many issues.

If somebody else could present Ron Paul's positions in a calm, rational way, without the constant panicky voice, he could be a very viable candidate, but probably as in independent, ala Ross Perot.

Corporate America knows what's best for you subby, just STFU and GBTW. This primary season and subsequent Election cycle is broadcast for your entertainment only. You have NO say in the outcome!

bdesign: Then why does everyone care. He never stood a chance, that's why the media ignored him.

Eh...You realize that's circular logic, right?

smooshie: Honest question : Why did Paul register as a Republican? He probably knew he wouldn't stand a chance against the big names like Giuliani and McCain, why not go independent from the start and get attention like Nader?

Who says that's not what he's doing? Think about it. He has a nice showing in the "real" primaries. Has massive cash in the bank.

He can now launch an independent bid for President. His showing in the primaries legitimizes him more so than a Nader. And he's got mad cash.

He's still partially batshiat crazy, yes.

But then again, so is the concept of a two-party-only government.

tomasso: You're missing an extremely important point. He has not been marginalized because of his issues, but because of his unstable personality.

Amen, brother.

This is why I left the Libertarian party, and why I just can't stand people like Paul. I agree with A LOT of his policies, but sheeeesh, spend 1/10th of that money on good PR guys/speechwriter/campaign managers, ok?

If you want to effect change, you gotta play the politics game just as well or better than the Obamas, McCains, etc.

bdesign: Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

I said it before I'll say it again:
It doesn't matter if he has a chance or not. It would be much better for him and his message if he doesn't get elected. assuming for some crazy reason the GOP nominates him, there is no way in hell he can pull off what he promised. In my opinion the best thing for him to do is to get out and spread his message. Basically plant its seeds all across the country to it can eventually evolve in to something feasible given the right time. What he says makes sense but it's not applicable within the current environment. Shuting down military bases across the world, getting rid of inefficient and useless departments, getting out of entangling alliances (sorry Tatsuma) and basically minimizing the government as much as possible is a very solid and intuitively effective message. However such drastic changes can not take place within four or even eight years in my opinion.

He should get out as much as he can and use the money to tell people about his ideas and eventually his message can become something that the media wouldn't be able to ignore. Who knows maybe in 10 or 20 years we can have someone in the oval office who ran on his platform.

downstairs: This is why I left the Libertarian party, and why I just can't stand people like Paul. I agree with A LOT of his policies, but sheeeesh, spend 1/10th of that money on good PR guys/speechwriter/campaign managers, ok?

I think the problem is that since libertarians are for limited government, they often attract those who hate government entirely, or who want to see it gone completely (like the "Income tax is a hoax" or "Businesses should be allowed to serve whites only" crowds). Shame really, since the main ideas of small and limited government are quite needed.

The mainstream media doesn't pay attention to him because not nearly enough people comment in Fark threads with the phrase "RON PAUL".

Also, there haven't been enough hand-stenciled "RON PAUL" signs stuck randomly around my neighborhood.

In addition, there are not enough Ron Paul threads submitted around here.

If only someone would do these things, then Ron Paul would gain the support of those who think he's bat-shiat crazy, and then he would be taken seriously as a candidate and get coverage like a real contender.

Jeez. Lazy Ron Paul supporters.

It's officially not funny anymore: mainstream media articles on funds for candidates fail to mention #1 Republican Ron Paul, who's the only one with money in the bank

The US media is owned by people who paid for the other candidates.
grassroots is not an option to keep the status quo.

It's not news, it's CNN.

Like him or not, he's newsworthy. The way he is being ignored is pathetic.

thamike: Unright: embazzlement

Does that entail stealing bibs from infants?

Ok and why not?

/bah..

bdesign: Hate to tell you, Paul has less chance of winning than I do of winning the lottery.

Horseshiat.

panfried: Corporate America knows what's best for you subby, just STFU and GBTW. This primary season and subsequent Election cycle is broadcast for your entertainment only. You have NO say in the outcome!

yeah, because we all know that if Ron Paul became president, corporations would lose power.

thamike: /Lots of Paulites in the DC Metro area.

Some guy apparently purchased 200 cups and at the intersection of US 29 & MD 198 put "RON PAUL" up on the overpass. Also, there's a batshiat insane neighbor who put Ron Paul yard signs everywhere. It pissed us off.

Weaver95: Now, you don't have to agree with his proposed solutions - but you DO have to concede that he's right about our problem areas.


"And there has to come a point where democrats and republicans, where we see a piece of footage, and we just agree on what the fark reality is."

we can dream...

What he needs is more blimps.

Oh just wait till Tatsuma catches this thread! We're all gonna be in big doodoo then!

Sammy Jenkins: Does Ron Paul have any supporters who are not insane and/or Nazis?

the grand majority of ron paul supporters are actually very intelligent.

and to be honest, beyond perhaps some of his alleged personal opinions, the only things crazy about ron paul's platform is that it isn't in line with the party platform.

smooshie: I'm by no means a supporter of Ron Paul (most of whom are, unfortunately, kooks), but this is quite ridiculous. He's a legitimate candidate, and the media seems to cover just Obama/Huckabee/Hillary/Romney/McCain. No one else stood a chance.

He's a legitimate candidate? He has only six more delegates than I do, and I'm not even running....

I'm an Obama supporter but I have to agree, the media blackout of Ron Paul is shameful and should be illegal. I've been following the media coverage for a while and they intentionally have done this for a long time.

smooshie: Honest question : Why did Paul register as a Republican? He probably knew he wouldn't stand a chance against the big names like Giuliani and McCain, why not go independent from the start and get attention like Nader?

No, you knew he could never stand a chance against the "big names" like McCain and Giuliani. And then he stomped Giuliani right out of the race, proving you dead wrong.
Why not go independent? Because that would destroy any chance of him winning the presidency, and is usually suggested by people who want to see one of the phony conservatives win.

Super Tuesday is going to be interesting.

smooshie: Honest question : Why did Paul register as a Republican? He probably knew he wouldn't stand a chance against the big names like Giuliani and McCain, why not go independent from the start and get attention like Nader?

Name a race in which Giuliani beat Paul? Giuliani never had a chance yet the media loved him. Paul was able to raise more money than the other Republicans combined (mostly through small donations) and is ignored by the media. Regardless of your views on Paul's policies this is clearly an example of bias that marginalized a candidate with an important message.

Lionel Mandrake: It's not news, it's CNN.

Like him or not, he's newsworthy. The way he is being ignored is pathetic.

You're kidding, right? He hasn't been ignored -- he just hasn't produced and isn't
newsworthy because of that.

How many years has he had in the House? How many bills has he passed?
He can't lead even at the position he currently holds.

How much money did he raise? How did he use the money? To any effect?
Maybe there is a reason he believes government shouldn't have as much money -- because he can't imagine how to use money correctly.

He is not newsworthy because he is all talk and no action and he has been all talk and no action his entire political career.

Are you kidding? It's funny as hell! There's no reason for the media to pay attention to whackjobs like Paul.

Too bad; he's the only Republican candidate left I wouldn't hate myself for voting for. It's pretty pathetic this year - you've got "I know Jack Kemp" McCain, "Flip-flop" Romney, and "Jesus4Prez" Huckabee competing against him. And people think he's the crazy one..

BudTheSpud: Oh just wait till Tatsuma catches this thread! We're all gonna be in big doodoo then!

He's a shabbos goy, I don't think you'll see him popping around today...

Sammy Jenkins: Where are they all hiding?

Where are all the insane nazi supporters? I have yet to meet one face to face. I've heard about them, and people like you insist that they're everywhere, but I've never seen one.

/truthers, yes, and they are annoying but they aren't "insane nazis"
//nor are there all that many of them

submitter: It's officially not funny anymore: mainstream media articles on funds for candidates fail to mention #1 Republican Ron Paul, who's the only one with money in the bank

Yeah...polling below 1% nationally will do that....

Shaggy_C: BudTheSpud: Oh just wait till Tatsuma catches this thread! We're all gonna be in big doodoo then!

He's a shabbos goy, I don't think you'll see him popping around today...

Well, if he's in Israel, Shabbos has been over for hours...

awfulperson: If he wanted to be Mr. Kooky-Alternative-Ideas Candidate

Yeah, because the Constitution was such a kooky alternative idea.