Administration Loses Bid to Exclude Fox News From Pay Czar Interview [Edit]

Harshaw · 10-23-09, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldenboy219

But now that a republican is not in the WH, his anti government stance is quite appealing?

And that's different from Matthews suddenly deciding his "job" is to help ensure a successful Presidency?

jallman · 10-23-09, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldenboy219

But now that a republican is not in the WH, his anti government stance is quite appealing?

His anti government stance is nothing new nor innovative on his part.

Ikari · 10-23-09, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jallman

His anti government stance is nothing new nor innovative on his part.

Nope, unlike the vast majority of politicians, Ron Paul has stood firm in his beliefs and political platform. I think what the contention was is that during the Presidential primaries, Ron Paul was smeared as much as possible by many "conservative" forces, including Fox News. The first debates where Hannity and Colmes were interviewing candidates afterwards...disgusting. Immature, irresponsible "reporting" by the lot of them. Now that Obama is in office, and Ron Paul is still running his mouth about small government; all of a sudden so many places whom were smearing him in the primaries all of a sudden start echoing what we was saying on several issues. I think that was the only point being made.

Goldenboy219 · 10-23-09, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jallman

His anti government stance is nothing new nor innovative on his part.

But the fact that they switched gears in regards to the sentiment is quite telling, wouldn't you say?

j-mac · 10-23-09, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikari

Nope, unlike the vast majority of politicians, Ron Paul has stood firm in his beliefs and political platform. I think what the contention was is that during the Presidential primaries, Ron Paul was smeared as much as possible by many "conservative" forces, including Fox News. The first debates where Hannity and Colmes were interviewing candidates afterwards...disgusting. Immature, irresponsible "reporting" by the lot of them. Now that Obama is in office, and Ron Paul is still running his mouth about small government; all of a sudden so many places whom were smearing him in the primaries all of a sudden start echoing what we was saying on several issues. I think that was the only point being made.

The only thing that made Dr. Paul look bad during that bid, was the support from the 9/11 truthers that tagged on to his campaign due to his seeming blaming of America for the attacks.

except for that he has always been very good on the constitution.

j-mac

Ikari · 10-23-09, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by j-mac

The only thing that made Dr. Paul look bad during that bid, was the support from the 9/11 truthers that tagged on to his campaign due to his seeming blaming of America for the attacks.

except for that he has always been very good on the constitution.

j-mac

The "blaming America for the attacks" thing was irresponsible and sickening spin on the part of the media. A lot of which was perpetrated by Fox News. That's one of the things I was referencing when I brought up Hannity after the first primary debate.

And he didn't support the truthers. His contention was that the incident needs to be looked at, investigated, and reported truthfully and in total to the People.

jallman · 10-23-09, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ikari

Nope, unlike the vast majority of politicians, Ron Paul has stood firm in his beliefs and political platform. I think what the contention was is that during the Presidential primaries, Ron Paul was smeared as much as possible by many "conservative" forces, including Fox News. The first debates where Hannity and Colmes were interviewing candidates afterwards...disgusting. Immature, irresponsible "reporting" by the lot of them. Now that Obama is in office, and Ron Paul is still running his mouth about small government; all of a sudden so many places whom were smearing him in the primaries all of a sudden start echoing what we was saying on several issues. I think that was the only point being made.

Frankly, I just have an extremely hard time seeing Ron Paul as dignified and a statesman. He may be very intelligent and have some good points, but I also think he is a bit extreme and some of his policies echo isolationism, to me.

I'm sure you can argue against that sentiment but it would be a moot point for both of us. I'm not going to accept Paul as a viable candidate because I find his effete demeanor offensive to my sensibilities and perceptions about what a leader should be.

Hatuey · 10-23-09, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by American

Looks like you don't support the 1st Amendment.

What violation of the first amendment would there have been if FOX were denied an interview? Please read the 1st amendment?

Hatuey · 10-23-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jallman

Frankly, I just have an extremely hard time seeing Ron Paul as dignified and a statesman. He may be very intelligent and have some good points, but I also think he is a bit extreme and some of his policies echo isolationism, to me.

I'm sure you can argue against that sentiment but it would be a moot point for both of us. I'm not going to accept Paul as a viable candidate because I find his effete demeanor offensive to my sensibilities and perceptions about what a leader should be.

Automated Libertarian Response v3.0.0.2 : Stop hating America, freedom, liberty and/or the Constitution.

j-mac · 10-23-09, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatuey

What violation of the first amendment would there have been if FOX were denied an interview? Please read the 1st amendment?

Censorship through omission

j-mac

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