This has taken viral to new levels from most anyone: http://www.digg.com/2008_us_elections/Fox_News_is_Scared PLAISTOW, N.H. -- Ron Paul said the decision to exclude him from a debate on Fox News Sunday the weekend before the New Hampshire Primary is proof that the network "is scared" of him. "They are scared of me and don't want my message to get out, but it will," Paul said in an interview at a diner here. "They are propagandists for this war and I challenge them on the notion that they are conservative." Paul's staff said they are beginning to plan a rally that will take place at the same time the 90-minute debate will air on television. It will be taped at Saint Anselm College in Goffstown. "They will not win this skirmish," he promised. ----------------------- Many are already canceling services / calling advertisers / and dumping stock on Monday
make sense to me. fox wants a repub to win. paul wont get the GOP nom but he may prevent the nominee from winning if he goes indie. so fox doesnt invite him.
I believe that is Ron's point. They are using their stature as an influential media entity to try and manipulate the race. If that isn't irresponsible, I don't know what is. They're putting their own agenda and best interests above informing their viewers. And I find it baffling that people still get their news from a place that would do such a thing. If only the sheeple weren't so reliant on network news to get their opinions, this wouldn't be as much of an issue. But alas, a democracy is only as good as its electorate.
That network is not about reporting the news, it is shaping it, its a propaganda outlet pure and simple. Boooooo
I know nothing about politics. Nothing about Ron Paul. But as I get older, I am caring a little more, and this will be the 1st presidential race I vote in, so I want someone who likes Ron Paul and someone who doesn't like Ron Paul to post his strengths/weaknesses to me. I figure you are more reliable than the news sources who will pick and choose what they will show to me.
Turns out this story isn't accurate. From the link Rex_B provided: Warning: The Content in this Article May be Inaccurate:hihi:
Do your own research. www.ronpaul2008.com read part 1, 2, 3. Or better yet read this from the NH GOP: NH REPUBLICANS: DON’T LIMIT DEBATE PARTICIPANTS CONCORD – New Hampshire Republican Party Chairman Fergus Cullen releases the following statement regarding primary weekend debates: “Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.” “Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.” “The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”
Cop Out. After Paul pulls a top 3 spot out of Iowa today he will look like an idiot not having Paul there.
I, like most people, are interested in hearing people that are in the race. Why is this move so bad? Wow, Paul has a big college following. Wow, they wont even go out and vote...he's been long gone.
