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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:15:05 GMT

Since Democrats are SOOOOOO afraid to go on Fox News and debate, my guys should go on there, to show the American people that the democratic party is nothing but a bunch of boozing, slick haired, bed wetting, nonsense talking morons who are just so deathly afraid to debate the issues. The idea of Brett Humme asking Hillary questions probably keeps her up at night. As long as they stay off of Fox, there can be no serious debate about the future of America. Lord knows what kind of wack jobs will be posting questions on Youtube, but hey this is the debates, even if it is a little crazy at times.

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Bush Republican — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:17:18 GMT

The you tube debate is demeaning to the entire process and is beneath the stature of the office the candidates are seeking. It's more suited to the looney left.

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Flo — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:39:46 GMT

I quess MSMBC is using Ron Paul to gain traffic to their site. Why else would you put a one liner when you are suppose to be reporters.
Paul had a lot going in the past week that you could have reported on for legitimate traffic to the site.

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Alan in Phx — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:07:52 GMT

McCain is right that 9/11 changed the dynamic about the presidency and that is why a socialist Dem will not win. America likes to be a winner not a loser. Listen to old Gorby from the other day. We have winners syndrome, too nad loser. Scoreboard. Try winning next time.

McCain will not, because he cannot, touch any of that Budweiser money of his wife's. Her Daddy made him sign that pre nup as a condidtion of supporting him in congress then the Senate. His love of the spot light is so strong that he is delusional about his chances. Time to get off the stage, your out of funds and there is no credit card.

Bob Dole is wrong again. He was the wrong choice of the GOP in 96 - just because it was your turn you should have declined. He at least did one honorable thing he resigned his senate seat in order to be a full time candidiate.

If Hillary was sure that she would win that is what she would do. In fact we need resign to run laws for the Feds. Kerry loses and become complainer in chief.

Senators are not good candidates anyway for the presidency. You can talk all day and not be responsible for your votes or the results of them.

A Governor or a mayor will win, that is why if the Dems were smarter they would go for Richardson. But just like the GOP with Dole because it was his turn, the Dems are going to give Hillary her shot and in the end the result will be the same.

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Charlie Napper, De Pere WI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:25:25 GMT

Everytime I switched through the cable new channels this weekend, it seemed that CNN had a replay of that goofy YouTube debate running. All the Info-Babes must have been on vacation, so they had to fill the time. They should have replayed the Paris Hilton's interview with Larry King, it would have got better ratings.

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HMT MI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:45:38 GMT

not Richardson---he is ok with the immigrants getting voting rights and all tthe rest of the goodies that legals enjoy.Mccain is so over,Thompson,too old and already talks like Bush,egad not another nincompoop-----

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HMT MI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:50:04 GMT

Fox has less credibility than You Tube---let the republicans go on Fox and get the but kissing Hannity treatment.Also why is Tucker Carlson not on Fox?He parrots Fox constantly.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:34:05 GMT

Well, after all, Youtube is a liberal platform. CNN does nothing but run the youtube debate all weekend and all MSNBC does is run crime shows. No wonder Fox is the leader!

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ZORRO — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:37:25 GMT

GONZO-GATE

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Greg R., Spokane, WA — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:39:28 GMT

The last time I went on Fox News the wife made me clean up the whole basement. I told her I was just marking my territory, but she didn't care.

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Charlie Napper, De Pere WI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:51:18 GMT

The YouTube debate did nothing by further trivialize the Democratic candidates. They looked like fools standing their being lectured to by a snowman.

In other Global Warming (oops, sorry, Climate Change) news, big disappointment for the Left in that it appears the hurricane season has been canceled for 2007. Karl Roves weather machine seems to be working to perfection.

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JJ in NJ — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:03:03 GMT

jerry, where on earth do you get the idea that YouTube is a liberal platform? Anyone who signs up for an account can upload videos. Anyone. Even you. Why are your guys so afraid of answering questions from ordinary Americans instead of the out-of-touch punditheads at Faux Noise?

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:05:54 GMT

Actually the Youtube thing did some good things. CNN couldn't get enough of Hillary's backside, got Hillary and Obama in a war, showed america some really weird people live in this country. Actually it was more entertaining then informative.

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Greg R., Spokane, WA — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:13:41 GMT

The YouTube proof will be in the pudding. Those of us with kids, yeah we're the optimistic ones about 2008, know how the internet is used by youth.

They aren't doing what we're doing.

And all those youth that have watched the Disaster-in-chief since they were 11 and are now 18 and older. They don't want to fight a against an idea, a term or even a oppressed ninja turtle.

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Charlie Napper, De Pere WI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:14:37 GMT

Rather then YouTube being liberal, CNN cherry picked the YT videos that made it into the debate to fit the Demos agenda. Anyone surprised?

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Coy Reese, Shady Spring, West Virginia — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:24:15 GMT

Like it our not the You Tube "debates" at least got many, otherwise uninvolved Americans, aware of the Presidential election of November 2008. Involving Americans in a dialogue with the possible next President of the United States is not necessairly a bad thing. Fox News is a psuedo "news network" that essentially is a wing of the never ending Bush Regime spin/hate/distort/deceive and lie White House...I would encourage all Democrats of avoid them like the plague...their viewers are not interested in what they have to say, they are interested in using such a debate to rip them to shreds in a purely partisan manner. Furthermore, it should be no surprise that GOP candidates want to avoid questions from the American public, with President Bush at 25% approval rating, their is no rational defense of him, nor the GOP clones that want his job, and they know it.

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Pete Caloger Bushkill, PA 18324 — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:25:00 GMT

Jerry, are you really suggesting that Fox is the paragon of political virtue and can be the only venue for a real debate about America's future? I understand your loyalty to the network. Most of us tune in to networks that speak our language. It's sad though that your language consists of intolerance, racism, xenophobia, and religious elitism, and illogic spewed by the likes of O'Reilly and Hannity. These guys aren't serious political correspondents. They are carnival hucksters whose one and only consideration is driving up ratings for the entity that also gives us the New York Post, American Idol, and much of the subpar garbage on American television. When I need a dose of liberal slant, I tune in to MSNBC, but at least I can expect a more level treatment of viewpoints there. And even more so on CNN. And I certainly would not suggest that someone like Keith Olbermann moderate the debate. If you would have been able to see beyond the slight silliness of the YouTube questioning format, you would have seen a moderator who handled events reasonably well, and tried to keep the group honest. So you watch your Fox, while many of the rest of us try to find a more rational and truthful approach to how our nation should move forward. Perhaps if you moved out of a state which leads the nation in executions and brainless swaggering redneckism, you would be able to think more clearly.

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Nuanced — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:45:45 GMT

Not surprised Charlie, I expect they will cherry pick videos to fit in the Repub agenda also. Usually someone will be questioned on their agenda, not their opponents agenda -- no surprise there, it is just the standard way of doing things.

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Doug, San Diego CA — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:50:08 GMT

Fox News is a very thinly disguised front for Neocon talking points, and anyone who thinks they are "fair and balanced" or thinks Fox is "the leader" is stupendously, astonishingly, extraordinarily and irredeemably stupid. At least Rush is openly biased. Those who actually think they are getting news or facts from Fox need to examine their own biases and acknowledge that that's why they like Fox so much... because Fox spouts the very same jingoistic, drumbeating warmongering OPINIONS that they themselves embrace.

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Asad — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:05:01 GMT

I agree with Jerry and company that YouTube is a liberal/populist concept. It's a website where any person (rich/poor/black/white/gay/straight) can share ideas and videos with everyone else, where all videos are treated equally, oh and it's free. Perhaps if there was a private website that only corporations can gain access to with paid memberships, and the more you paid the more exposure your ideas and videos would get... a CorpTube if you will... and they sponsored a debate then Republicans will be more comfortable with it.

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jjg, ms — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:15:02 GMT

jerry - <Jeopardy music>... still waiting.

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Charlie Napper, De Pere WI — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 17:31:44 GMT

Republicans won't do a YT debate. The media won't be as forgiving to the Republicans as they were to the Democrats when it gets to the point of being totally ridiculous and absurd.

Has CNN stopped the endless loop of the Democrat YT debate they were running over the weekend? What are the current equal time numbers for CNN, 100 hours Dems to about 10 hours Reps?

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Jake, Lewiston, Maine — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:11:41 GMT

Charlie Napper,
I'd rather see Democratic presidential hopefuls fielding a legitimate question from a snowman than watch a babbling fool of a Republican President lie to the American public about issues of national security, war, peace, and the economy. After this many years of Bush and Tom Delay, I'm sorry, Republicans are the last group on the face of the earth that get to talk about "dignity." They have no scruples, dignity or integrity.

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jerry/corpus christi texas — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 18:15:22 GMT

Pete: Starting at 1200 central time and for thirty minutes, MSNBC talked about Hillary's Cleavage. Fox must have had 20 stories that had nothing to do with politics. Now you want to talk again about who has the real news???? I'm still trying to figure this one out. Fox has O'reiley/MSNBC has Olbermann. That is a tie between ultra conservative and ultra radical. Hardball might be viewed as liberal, but I have the feeling Matthews doesn't like Hillary. Fox has John Gibson/Ultra conservative. I'll give the edge to Hardball. Hannitty and Combs. Name me one show that has a Reagan conservative and a Clinton lover on the same show. scarborough or whatever his name is; wasn't he a conservative? Considering Alan Combs has his own radio show on Fox radio (what time it comes on I have no idea), I find Fox is news all the time. Every time they have something to debate about, they bring on the democratic strategist and the republican gamer and they go to war. I don't see that on MSNBC. Hillary will not go on Fox, yet her husband went toe to toe with Chris Wallace and I'll give the devil his due. He lost the debate but he didn't back down either. Russ Feinstein should have stayed home after his whipping at the hands of Chris Wallace yesterday. Fox is the perfect balance between liberal and conservative view, the other's need to play catch up!

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Harold — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:28:06 GMT

Ordinarily, the television network that sponsors a debate, as well as the debate moderator (usually an anchor who is employed by the network), must be careful about the types questions it chooses to ask so as to avoid the appearance of political bias. However, the YouTube debate format gives CNN the opportunity to pick and choose questions from American citizens, absolving CNN of any public responsibility for the types of questions asked since CNN could always deflect accusations of bias by saying: "Hey, we didn't come up with the questions. The voting public did." This YouTube debate format enables CNN to more covertly express its left-leaning bias, thereby protecting its reputation as a fair-and balanced news network. I'm sure CNN was drooling over the opportunity to disgrace GOP frontrunners by selecting questions from "the voting public" intended to do just that -- disgrace the GOP frontrunners. I'm sure CNN is currently fuming over the recently announced withdrawl of Giuliani and Romney from September's YouTube debate. I say, "Good for them!" If the Dems can wimp out of the FoxNews debate, which was to be conducted in a conventional format, a few GOP candidates can certainly boycott the CNN debate, to be conducted in a much riskier format.

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Greg R., Spokane, WA — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:44:28 GMT

Hey, who took my job as TV Guide reader?

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Greg R., Spokane, WA — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:39:01 GMT

Yeah Harold,
With those plummeting ratings. Everybody must be flocking to Fox News.

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Hope Quest, Grand Rapids, MI — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 02:59:37 GMT

It is sad when our politicians are afraid to face the American people... or are they just afraid of Ron Paul.

Ron Paul is so dominant on YouTube that Giuliani and Romney are scared of the home court advantage Ron Paul would have. Glad to see McCain has some courage.

Of the Republican candidates, Ron Paul is 1st on YouTube, Meetup, MySpace, Technorati, Alexa, Google, etc. The old media is just too slow to realize what is happening.

Ron Paul places 1st or 2nd in every straw poll, debate, and active participation survey.

Dr. Ron Paul has the most contributions from U.S. military personnel & veterans above all other candidates. So support the troops and vote Ron Paul!

Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton were doing about the same in the 'Scientific Polls' at this stage in their elections. 'Scientific Polls' at this stage only measure name recognition. Over the next six months Ron Paul will gain name recognition. Most people who learn about Ron Paul become major supporters.

70% of Americans want us out of Iraq and want change.

Ron Paul is only republican candidate against the war.

Ron Paul only needs about 30% vote from republicans sick of the war and abuse of powers to win in republican primaries.

Dr. Ron Paul is the man of integrity and courage that America needs at this time.

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” John Quincy Adams

We are making history -- Vote Ron Paul!

Visit YouTube and search Ron Paul to learn more...

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TommyBoy — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:18:29 GMT

"Hey, who took my job as TV Guide reader?"

It got sent off-shore. Some guy in India now does it.

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iaoki, San Clemente, CA — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:18:09 GMT

In my opinion, the refusal of the "top tier" candidates to face CNN/Youtube debate is yet another proof that the only electable GOP candidate, who has any chance against the energised Democrats in the general election, is Ron Paul. He is the only GOP Candidate, who can prove his principles to the American People based on his 20 year flawless voting track record in the Congress, as listed below:
He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.
He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.
He does not participate in the lucrative congressional pension program.
He returns a portion of his annual congressional office budget to the U.S. treasury every year.
Please, search "Ron Paul" in www.youtube.com to check this yourself.