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Angela Holland, Madison, AL — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:03:25 GMT

It is embarrassing to MSNBC to ask this question to Paul when he is moving up in the polls and is ahead of McCain and Huckabee in fundraising.

This is not doubt a question that is meant to manipulate the viewers opinions about a candidates elect ability.

You should be ashamed!

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Earle Howard, Front Royal, VA — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:07:53 GMT

This was the only question asked of Dr. Paul during the so called lightning Round. Again no one in the Mainstraem media wants the American Public to hear this guys message. What are you folks at MSNBC so afraid of? Of course he shouldn't support the nominee if that idividual is just going to keep the status quo. Get real and quite trying to tell the American people who to vote for. Give equal time to all and let the people decide for themselves. We are much smarter than you think we are.

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JWilson — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:08:53 GMT

Ron Paul and Tancredo are correct, we are sick and tired of the hypocrisy and lying that the Republicans are doing. When we see the cute little buddie buddie attitude with Rudy, Mitt, and Thompson during the whole debate it is a joke. The American people need someone that will stand up for highest authority in this nation - the Consititution. It is amazing that the Republican hopefuls will NOT accecpt the authority of the Constitution (example line item veto, the declaration of war,etc) but only "their" opinions. WE HAVE SECURED our rights and duties of the office of the President in the Founding Documents. What is so hard about this Rudy, Mitt, McCain, Thompson..etc? We need someone like Ron Paul or Tancredo to stand up and say NO we WILL NOT SUPPORT THIS GARBAGE!

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Schuyler Wilson, Raleigh, NC — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:15:42 GMT

I think it was nothing short of disgusting that the "second-tier" candidates were even asked this question. It was just an obvious attempt to dismiss them and their ideas. I was extremely disappointed to see it happen.

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Mike, Hermosa Beach, CA — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:22:52 GMT

Many paleoconservatives (e.g., Pat Buchanan) have long since abandoned the Republican Party for the Constitution Party, America First Party, and others. These conservatives along with their libertarian allies (e.g., Lew Rockwell) will not vote for anyone other than Ron Paul. The comments of Ron Paul and Tom Tancredo reflect this fact. Kudos to these two for standing on principle against the rest of the pathetic "conservative" Republican hopefuls. Romney, Giuliani, Thompson, Brownback, and Huckabee do not adhere to social or fiscal conservative philosophy, only moral and economic.

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nuanced — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:23:27 GMT

Hmm, could be the "my way or the highway" philosophy of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld has rubbed off on them.

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Kathy Kramer — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:34:18 GMT

What's with the title saying Paul and Tancedo "will not support the nominee", then the first line saying "will not necessarily support the nominee"? And, who cares?

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The Edge, Macon GA — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:53:08 GMT

Good for Tancredo and Paul. I disagree with most of their stances, but at least they have the garbonzos to stand for what they believe in and are not just going to support the Repugs out of loyalty. Brownback is a waffler, he'll follow the party line, just talk, no walk.

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Jason Ocala Fl — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:56:08 GMT

I will not support the GOP, especially the way they have been treating lessor known candidates. That behavior is reprehensible and I will not support it. I will write in my candidate of choice.

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Cal, Chico. CA — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:57:06 GMT

I think thats a great question. Paul and Tancredo are both running outsider campaigns that sharply contrast with those of the other candidates. To the Ron Paul supporter who claims it "embarasses" his candidate, you just kinda proved my point.

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Lisa Pelle — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 22:58:24 GMT

I say Go Ron. I am a past Republican but tired of the lies and the sloppy management of our government which is too big. Go Ron.

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R.J. Perry, Port Huron, Michigan — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:10:52 GMT

I wouldn't support anyone from the GOP other than Ron Paul, and what is all this about being "Optimistic?" from the other candidates? Anyone can say that!

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Jim Baker — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:33:22 GMT

Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how much the "top tier" candidates sound alike? Good luck to Paul and Tancredo! Tell it like it is instead of being dishonest with America. Remember how much different GW Bush's actions are now than when he was campaigning.
Even after he took his oath to "uphold the Constitution". ( I doubt if he even knows the first sentence).

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Craig R — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:45:39 GMT

Makes sense to me seeing as how I couldnt support any of them Other than Paul and to lesser extent Tancredo

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Richard Reitenauer, Bethlehem, Pa. — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:48:26 GMT

Ron Pauls, for+by+of the people and not the party, promise says it all. How can we vote for anything or anyone else? I hope the American people see that, his leadership and his wisdom. I'm a democrate but would vote for Ron if they(Demo's) dont select someone of the same mind set and caliper.

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John S. Alexander, Edinboro, PA — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:48:34 GMT

Ron Paul continues to make people think about the party and where it is going. He may not win the election but maybe he will change the make up of the Repukelikans. If that happens the rebums will again attract the middle and win.

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Mike, Rockford, IL — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:54:40 GMT

Let's realize that America's voters just can not stomach the zeroxed values in most cases of the Democrats, and the only two GOP cadidates Paul and Tancredo who show that they have backbone to fight for the values they believe in. I favor Tancredo more than Ron Paul but would never support any Green Party, Dem candidate so far running, or the Liberal GOP candidates like McCain or Guiliani. And Hillary and Obama supporting legislation that takes away free speech in the false name of "hate crime" bills and attachment amendments added to other bills. They ought to move to Communist/Socialist countries.

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Frank J. Gonzalez — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:56:04 GMT

Go Ron Paul! MSNBC's Chris Matthews is an insufferable boorish a-hole who deserved the spanking that Jon Stewart gave him on his show.

Did you see Matthews's wife interviewing Matthews about his stupid book? God, what a joke.

Ron Paul is the ONLY Republican with integrity. The rest are a bunch of liars, thieves and MURDERERS.

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Bruce, NV — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:57:50 GMT

Because Paul and Tancredo are fringe looneys. The 9 tancredo supporters don't matter; the paulnuts either won't vote or will vote for someother astroid

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Kay, Oklahoma — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:58:07 GMT

I thought it was terrible the way the so called unbiased reporters fielded the questions to the candidates this evening!

Ron Paul stuck to the issues with his responses, stayed within the time limits on his resonses, but did you notice how others had to expound on their answers? They also interrupted Ron Paul's answers and the newscasters did nothing to stop it. They also we letting other candidates respond when only one candidate was given a question to answer! Shame on them!!!! Shabby reporting and Shabby behavior from the other candidates....

Ron Paul in 2008....A Gentleman all the way even in the face of adversity!

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crusty, north idaho — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:58:55 GMT

Hello idealists, remember Ross Perot? He was the spoiler that delivered us unto Klinton. At this moment we still have a 2 party system. Unfortunately it will be a lesser of 2 evils decision for some time yet. I like Paul, however electability IS a nebulous quality I don't think he has on a national scale just yet. No GOP support? He may as well vote LEFT then. The Dems do outnumber us. Our strength is that WE actually go to the ballot box.

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sick of media brainwashing — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:26:36 GMT

All for Paul....All for Paul....I'm all for Paul.

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Robert F Harvey — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:33:54 GMT

Good for Doctor Ron Paul, not to promise to support someone that is not a defender of the constitution. I'm sick and tired of the main stream media trying to tell me how to think. I want out of Iraq, a secure border, illegals sent home, an end to pork spending, and fair taxes for all. Go Ron Paul and don't quit

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Andrew, NJ — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:44:16 GMT

I agree with that...I've voted Republican for over 20 years...but if Ron Paul is not a nominee I'll go vote 3rd party. At least that way I'll spend my vote on a real conservative, not a liberal who looks conservative because the other party is completely off its nut.

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D. Boyter, Matthews, North Carolina — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:57:48 GMT

If Ron Paul or Tom Tancredo do not get the nomination, I'm a republican staying at home on election day. The rest are a bunch of lying, phoeny clowns that I will not waste a gallon of gas on.

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duane johnson, fargo, ND — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:59:58 GMT

Where is John Anderson, when we really need him? Paul would make a credible 3rd party candidate.

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Al Doyle, Oshkosh, WI — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:17:26 GMT

Why does MSNBC/Pravda give big government clones such as Giuliani, Romney and Thompson way more time to speak than Ron Paul? Dr. Paul is the one GOP candidate who understands and abides by the limits on government power as defined in the Constitution.

RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT!

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Carl Garfield,Framingham, MA. — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:19:40 GMT

As a Libertarian,my heart was warmed by the favorable comments for Ron Paul and Tacredo. They are honorable and decent fellas who know the constitution and want a return by federal government to the instructions in that document as regards their position and posture in regards to our citizens.
Had the feds not developed the Federal Income Tax, as they did in 1920, the most rapidly growing crime, that being "Identity Theft' would have never raised it's ugly head. All Federal Employees have access to and can sell that info to the criminally minded!
And when did either of the major parties ever show ability with regard to good management of any Government program!
Federal Government must get out of Education, and laws intended to restrict our citizens' activities! As between the states, the Feds should help the states to get uniformity in their laws!

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Jim Fargo North Dakota — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:25:29 GMT

This must be a site where you can not say anything bad about Ron Paul. I understand that Paul has voted more conservatively than all Congressional leaders. That is good thing.

But, I don't think that he has the electability as a Conservative. He is too rigid and often ends up on radio shows that present the fringe and conspiratorial view points like Alex Smith. It doesn't improve his immage or make me want to have a mindset like that in office!

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Brad N., Richmond VA — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:26:00 GMT

I haven't read all of the comments here, but Rudi Giuliani and Ron Paul are the only Republican candidates that I could NOT vote for under any circumstances. Giuliani is not a social conservative in any way, shape or form. Ron Paul is just an idiot with his head in the sand like every single leader of the Democrat party.

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Gair Neilson, Guangzhou China — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:51:49 GMT

What are you so shocked about? Remember it is easier to own a two party system than buy out the third party. Let’s leave that option open, in fact why not vote for the candidate and not the party. Now in America 50% of the voters don’t vote! Why? Who do you vote for a liar or a crook! If everyone who didn’t vote voted third party we would change the way things are. So who the heck is Ron Paul? Probably the only candidate that knows what he is swearing to when he swears to “uphold the constitution”! If the Republicans don’t want to restore our failing nation so be it, I’ll “Vote American, Ron Paul”! Who am I you may ask? Just an American who has heard the same old things in all of the elections from 1968 on up and voted in ALL of them. Paul, a breath of fresh air.

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Jim Rongstad — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:59:00 GMT

No way I am voting for any of the other Republicans. More of the same as Bush.

It is time to end the war. None of the others would do that. They are all interventionists. Enough spilling of American blood.

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Zach, Murfreesbor, TN — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:59:59 GMT

What an unfair question. There is too much Thompson man-love going on in this pseudo-debate.

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Diane K. , Perkasie, PA. — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:00:19 GMT

I was very disappointed with the lack of equal coverage given to each of the candidates and equally disappointed with the follow-up commentary by Larry Kudlow and his panelists. They all agreed that the candidates fell short of providing a concrete plan to cut goverment spending and lower taxes.I disagree. Ron Paul was the only candidate who spelled out his plan 1. cut military spending by changing our foriegn policy to that of a non-interventional policy 2. stop printing valueless money. 3. Have government function within its means. Kudos to you Dr. Paul for not supporting another candidate who does not follow these principles. You have reached this 40 something middle class viewer.

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Marilynn Skakelja Miami, Florida — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:01:25 GMT

Hoorah for Tom Tancredo... I feel he has his Heart & Soul into this race to the White House.. He stands for the Very Best of Integrity for Americans. Too many candidates have strayed from the truth..

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Lee Delaney, Las Vegas — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:01:53 GMT

If 23 is the number of terrorists attacks against the United States in over six years, then why the hell are we spending so much money to thwart them. That's less than four attacks a year and nobody got killed, yet this fear mongering idiot in the White House and this pack of Neanderthal wannabes have us spending several hundred billion dollars a year and have created the largest and most inefficient agency in the history of this or any other country to thwart them. It looks like we're spending between 20 and 40 billion dollars for each attack that might have been made on us (and there is no guarantee most of those ever got behind the planning stage and were serious anyway) and that does not seem to provide good return on the money. Curing sick Americans, fixing our roads and bridges, improving our air traffic, adding to our railroads, getting our homeless off the streets (all things more sensible and less frightened countries are doing) would seem to have a far greater return than ineffective and nonsensical chasing after non-existent terrorists. But then Americans are the biggest crybabies on earth and among the most stupid and easily led of all people, so I guess we're just getting what we deserve for allowing self-serving incompetent fools to lead us. And if any of this bunch get in the pattern will continue; it was empty suit heaven on that stage.

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Fernando Leza, Spring, Texas — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:06:09 GMT

I like Ron Paul because he supports about 90 % of what I think is good for America. I also see the media, including MSNBC and the others, to be dominated by a certain agenda which includes amnesty for illegals, endless wars for an empire nobody dares mention, and whatever else is the flavor of the month for our ruling class. Hopefully, some day we'll be able to get a guy like Ron Paul in the white house, and take our congress back from these idiots.

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Leslie Gruen — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:07:44 GMT

Only Ron Paul was honest about war powers in relation to Iraq and Iran. I am so tired and bored of these other idiots talking nonstop inane diatribe about Iran and our powers. This more of the same old GOP garbage. This just harks back to the incredible propaganda that led to this country invading IRAQ with the MEDIA say OH YEAH! This is the eipitome of what I learned about the Soviet Union in my civics classes in 1967 - we have become what we were told to fear. AND yes, we should fear it! We are the enemy! I applaud Ron Paul for his honesty, the rest are puppets of a very bad regime. Wake up MEDIA! You could become PRAVDA WEST unless you get it finally.

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L Gruen — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:10:47 GMT

Amazing that we could not communicate our comments directly on MSNBC web site regarding the debate in general. You have blogs and other junk... what is up with that?

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Russ Martin, Chilhowie, Va — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:30:07 GMT

All Voters should look at Ron Paul. He is for the American people not the big corporations and interest groups. Do yourself and our country a favor and cheack him out

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John Mitchell, Grand Rapids, MI — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:43:39 GMT

I don't believe any candidate that supports the war in Iraq is looking out for the American peoples best interest. If the Republican Party truly believes that it can beat the Democrats in 08 then they better realize that they need to own up that this war was a complete farce. If this war was as important to our national security as they would try to lead us to believe, then why is it that active troops support Ron Paul through donations more than any other candidate? They cannot even get the troops to buy into this how do they get the general public to do so? We fight in Iraq for our national security but leave our borders wide open ? This absolutley makes no sense and I applaude Dr. Paul for standing firm on saying no because when it comes election time the voters to will do the same.

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John Walsh — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:50:01 GMT

Paul is the only one with a brain. The American public cannot handle all of that truth. (Nietzsche says the truth is something that most people fear) Watch how they applauded Gulianni like sheep after his "9/11" comments, it's sickening. What happened to people reacting intellectually for a change rather than reacting emotionally? "Both political parties" should be ashamed of what they have developed into.

Ron Paul is not a politician if you think about it, because he does not lie and placate the American public. How do you feel when someone placates you?

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devils.advocate — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:59:53 GMT

Embarassing to the Public to let Ron Paul be so interrupted... SHAME SHAME SHAME the whole TV coverage stank, yeah I know, not a word, but in my opinion it stank.... GO RON PAUL....

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KitB, MO — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:08:23 GMT

To start with Ron Paul should not even be in the Republican Primary he is a RINO. He belongs back with the Libertarian Party like he did in 1988. OH WAIT Ron Paul knows a third party can't win so he is trying to help destroy the Republican Party.

We must have a candidate that supports ProFamily, ProLife and Constitutional values, and that candidate is DUNCAN HUNTER.

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Gerard Carton — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:14:08 GMT

I was happy to hear that answer. It shows integrety and strenght of position, but most of all, morality. The question was clearly setup to create a negative spin, as the false title of this article suggests. If you support the core values of the Republican party, you cannot support anyone by Paul. He made it clear he knows the score. Fund his campaign and save the republic!

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Noah, Lexington, Kentucky — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:21:57 GMT

I say good for them. Why is MSNBC not asking this question of all the candidates...are they trying to imply Paul and Tancredo don't have a chance. Paul has all the values views that the other candidates do, plus a better foreign and more constitutional economic policy.

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Rey, Hyattsville, MD — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:42:09 GMT

Ron Paul 2008

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Leslie Gruen — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 03:58:05 GMT

I support their honesty. Why would you say you'll support one of these Bush-echo candidates when you know they don't support the honest reforms that you support - Tancredo and Paul - Hats off to their principles and integrity. Shame on MSNBC for trying to manipulate them.

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Marilyn G. North Little Rock, AR — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:02:55 GMT

This was a question meant to make Paul and Tancredo look like idiots and idiots they are NOT! I will support either one of them over the rest of the candidates any day. Just a shame that Paul and Tancredo are not given equal time and equal media attention. As for Huckabee, we had enough of him in Arkansas and couldn't possibly stand having him for a president. As to the comment about President Clinton, you may not like the things he did in his personal life, I know I didn't and don't approve, but as for getting this country and it's economy back on track Clinton did do this and he has a mind for the economy and the direction it is headed that I have not seen in a president in a great many years. I am a democrat/was a democrat but I simply cannot support any of the Dems that are running this year. Tancredo is my man and if he don't do it Paul certainly can.

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Chris — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:11:56 GMT

I have never voted demopublican, but I have voted for Ron Paul. There is a prayer in hell. Go Ron Paul!!!!!

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Gary Schear, Bozeman Montana — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:26:14 GMT

Both major parties will choose their nominee with no regard for the will of the people. At some point the people will bolt on the major parties. This election cycle, Ron Paul may provide that catalyst. Here in Montana, a newly purple state since '06, I see Ron Paul stickers next to NRA stickers on pick-up bumpers. I see hand painted Ron Paul Revolution signs on garages. I see a monthly group of 20 or 30 Ron Paul supporters waving signs and shouting on the street corners. These people are ex-Republicans. Angry ex-Republicans. They used to be real quiet folks who would dutifully wait for their top down party to tell them who to support. Not any more.
If Ron Paul takes, it probably hurts the Democrats most. They seem to be determined to do a Clinton Redux.
Could this be the perfect political storm? Disaffected middle class moderate conservatives fed up with the war, neocons, and drunken sailor republican spending combined with disaffected middle class moderate liberals fed up with the war, being called "plants" for speaking their mind and the spectacle of spineless wind surfing Democrats concerned only with their political fortunes.
Ive got my problems with libertarianism but when you need a revolution, beggars can't be choosers.
Hey Dems! Heads up!

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Randy Gray Midland Michigan — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:31:02 GMT

Ron Paul is the only choice

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JOE MATSON — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:57:29 GMT

GO RON PAUL THE REST OF THEM ARE NOT WORTH VOTING FOR

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mr. pissed, sandpoint, id — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:11:07 GMT

Dr. Paul is our only option. What other candidate voting record reflects Constitutional muster?

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J. Michael, Indiana — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:13:07 GMT

Ron Paul is not going to be the GOP nominee and for good reason: He is insane!

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Steve Merrill, Vancouver Canada — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:13:22 GMT

Ron Paul speaks the truth, nothing can change when the power to print and issue the currency has been delegated to a private bank! The annual interest on the federal debt exceeds all of the income tax collected from all Americans!! Of course a two year old can distiguish who is the master and who is the slave in this scaenario. Ron Paul is the only candidate willing to abolish the FED, and only with it gone forever can we the people, and our Government, ever hope to recalin our freedom. Ron Paul hands down!

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Steve Packer, Seattle, Wash — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:29:54 GMT

Vote lesser of 2 evils = evil! Stop it! Listen to Mitts solution gov fixes Detroit. Open markets, Freedom, & win via competition. Big 3 R part of OUR gov. Rent "Who Killed the Electric Car". Rent The Tucker. The Dale(75mpg), Dymaxion Car, EV1, & Bricklin all superior cars in some way killed via who? Go Ron Paul. Media hiding RP & twisting the truth. Don't let this happen. See yourself. youTube Salt Water Energy...Bet you edit this one!

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paul taylor — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:42:18 GMT

Ron Paul is the onoy real republican there-I hope he runs as aan independent if the what is left of the GOP doesn't nominate him

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Jamie Crawford, Austin TX — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:46:01 GMT

I think this is a non-question: something to waste the candidate's time in a "debate" and divert our attention from questions that actually matter. I too am terribly disappointed in the way the news is presented to us. Everyone I talk with sees it too, regardless of their political leaning. Ron Paul handles this misbehavior with class.

I'm also terribly annoyed at MSNBC's website. I'm only trying to watch the actual debate..as in, what was asked, and what each candidate said, and there are only selected clips available. There are plenty of clips of these journalists telling me who won, who lost, who "looked most presidential" but no clips that allow me to decide this for myself. The more this continues, the more I appreciate Dr. Paul. Stop patronizing us MSM!

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Mary, Scottsdale AZ — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 05:50:25 GMT

All the other candidates have been carefully groomed for the last 20 years to keep the gravy train (statuesque ) rolling, it's all they know. When I watch the commentators on TV I'm actually insulted that they think so little American and it’s people. It's a sad sad joke.
Dr. Paul or a third party.
I've given him my labor (making signs)& my money. No one else gets my vote.

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Dede in Fla. — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:20:48 GMT

I usually vote Dem but I don't like an of the cadidates this year in either party except Ron Paul.

I think Dr. Paul has a good shot and won't all those who have snubbed him look foolish ?

GO RON PAUL !!!!!!

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Brian Helmrichs, Waterloo Iowa — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:33:39 GMT

There is no candidate asides from Paul that deserves any support from any of us. The top 4 will bring us nothing but the same policies of the Bush Administration. RON PAUL OR NO ONE!

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Bob Fletcher — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:29:38 GMT

Paul & Tancredo are the only two people running for president that are decent, Patriotic Americans.

The rest of the GOP, & all of the Socialist whackos who claim to be Demagouges; are pathetic, & disgusting.

Chris "the ultimate scum bag" & "genuwine Penut Boy fan" Mathews, & MSNBC; hosting a debate; what did you expect?

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Cyndy, NC — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:48:11 GMT

still voting republican. :D

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Jackie, St. Louis Mo. — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:00:38 GMT

I have to echo the sentiment about Ron Paul, he at least has the intelligence to remember who he's representing "we the people", when he's speaking. He answers the questions straight forwardly and dosen't dance around the subject, and start blabbing away on a subject for so long people forget the question originally posed to him. Candidates seriously have to quit responding with the same tired rheteric, this isn't 1951, your dealing with a MUCH MORE INFORMED audience these days and they're tired of hearing the same recycled BS from ages ago. At least Ron Paul proposes REAL solutions, to our REAL problems and not the USUAL bloodthirst for more money and land. Only cowards have to defend constantly, because they don't have a real solution so they have to keep fighting and killing to try and prove their stronger. Most candidates are so FEAR-DRIVEN, it kills me that they have the audacity to speak of going to "church", question: did Jesus ever "kill" anyone to make a point??? I think not!!!! Anyway I digress, GO RON PAUL!!!!!! PS I don't go to church, but thought I'd point out the hypocrisy of those who do. RP for prez

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Bill Hammer, Coralville, Iowa — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:04:36 GMT

This may surprise you, but there are democrates and republicans that will support the constituation, and the candiates who stand tall and imbrase it. Go Ron Paul

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moving on — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:42:41 GMT

Ron Paul is running for President of the United States of America and not the Republican Party. On another note the smear tactics against Ron are getting more and more dirty, vindictive and desperate as we witnessed in the MSNBC/CNBC post debate spin room. Over and over again we heard the Ghouliani smack down of Ron Paul and Ron Paul is a crazy isolationist lunatic and how much longer is Ron Paul going to hang around in these debates to get smacked down by Ghouliani. This was one of the most pathetic and disgusting attacks perpetrated by a news organization against a political candidate in television history so my question is to MSNBC/CNBC, is that the best you can come up with? it would be laughable if it were not so frightening.

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brian littleton colorado — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:54:01 GMT

I voted for Reagan in the first election I was old enough to vote in in 84', I voted for Ron Paul in 88 when he ran as a libertarian. He is the same today as he was in 1988.. his stances and views of polotics and issues have not changed. I loved the 'I'll consult my attorneys " romney mess up what an idiot! DEMS AND INDEPENDANTS. REGISTER AS REPUBLICAN TO VOTE FOR PAUL IN THE PRIMARY. WE NEED YOU! RON PAUL IN 08

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brian littleton colorado — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:07:24 GMT

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Scott M. GR, MI — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:23:00 GMT

Crusty,

If Ron Paul's supporters' votes are enough to loose you the election, perhaps you idiots that have lost your principles should start listening to him.

If you loose in 2008, because you refuse to stand on principles, then you simply didn't deserve to win. It will not be our fault. Let the GOP crash and burn. 'WE' will rebuild it.

Would I vote for Hillary if she were running as a Republican? Uh no... sometimes principles are more important than winning. This is America, not a football game.

Again if the GOP looses, it will be THEIR fault, not ours.

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Joel, Atlanta GA — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:26:00 GMT

Ron Paul should certainly NOT support any other Republican nominee. To do so would be to support big government,out of control spending and government growth in a socialist manner. It would be support of a mainly non conservative non Republican nominee that will not slash and burn the federal government by 50% to 70% and who on earth wants a Republican candidate that is not going to shrink the American federal government by 50% to 70% ? Why should a strict constitutionist support a non strict constitutionist especially if its America we're talking about ? I love it, despite the mainstream media's best efforts, the good doctor's popularity continues to grow. I don't agree with all he says, but he is the only logical, common sense choice for America. I am an immigrant by the way.

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Robert McDonald, Austin, Texas — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:12:21 GMT

What people need to understand is that the leadership in the Republican and Democratic parties are much more concerned about keeping the system the way it is, than long-term solutions to difficult problems. As an example, if nothing is done about Social Security, at some point in the future, the system will collapse. That is undisputable fact. If that happens, it will cause a great deal of pain and suffering for many people. Do you think it will have any impact on the Clintons or the Bushes?

We can keep doing what we are doing, and it will be easy, and it will probably not effect us that much. We just need to understand, that we are ruining the future of our children and our grandchildren. I am not fighting for my own comfort, I am fighting for the my children and grandchildren. History has much to tell us about those that have fought for their own sake, and those that have risked all for the sake of future generations.

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Benjamin, Miami, FL — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:13:11 GMT

Well yea i think there is a real disconnect in The candidates with one another people are just saying the things they think voters want to here. But in NEW Hampshire Live free or die state Ron Paul will dominate because he tell the viewers like it is with radical ideas and unwavering stance on pandering to special interest. Now Iowa may not dig him based on the fact he doesn't support subsidies on ethanol and with them if you don't give to the corn God your in trouble. Ron is right though we should just leave it to the Open Market, thats why electric and bio-fuels are coming up its more sensible than ethanol. If you ask me Ethanol is the new hydrogen energy Bush was trying to promote.

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Scott Watkowski, Bloomingdale, NJ — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:29:48 GMT

I used to be a Republican, but now the GOP isn't so Grand. Ron Paul isn't pulling punches and it scares the hell out of the main stream guys. Anybody but Hillary, but I'll support Ron Paul after seeing him last night.

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Leanne — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 13:29:59 GMT

I am a life-long Democrat, have worked hard for my party for many years - but I dont' believe in dynasties - Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton - the first two were good for the country - that last two made the mess and won't get us out of the mess, respectively. I am voting for Ron Paul.

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HMT-MI — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:24:38 GMT

Watched a rerun of the debate-----the motto should have been we love war----they all gave me the shivers----I agree Ron Paul made them look like mental midgets.How were these flunkies considered the top tier candidates?Bush repeats exactly what we do not need.

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ParisMike, Paris, France — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:47:43 GMT

I haven't voted Republican since Ronald Reagan's first term because the Republicans usually use the state to impose moral views and limit people's liberty. But Ron Paul could get my vote if he would stop moralizing by supporting that the state should interfere in defining marriage. If the state is of the ALL the people, by ALL the people and for ALL the people, then he would truly be a Republican I could vote for.

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zen_pollo, San Antonio TX — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:16:14 GMT

I'm a Democrat, but I can understand why people would vote for Ron Paul. Afterall, who doesn't want to end interventionist foreign policy and who isn't in favor of fiscal restraint.

Nevertheless, the man simply is not credible:
1) Abolishing the Fed will kill our economy. It is true that inflation has grown steadily due to the actions of the Fed, but our ENTIRE way of life depends on the availibility of money for loans. Think about that the next time you want to buy a car, a house, or a new TV...Which do you like better, your shiny new Pickup or Ron Paul?

2) A man who endorses the ANTI-VACCINATION movement does not have national interest at heart. I know that libertarians hate the idea of the Federal Government regulating health matters, but the fact is that vaccination saves lives and YOUR boneheaded choice to NOT GET VACCINATED could kill me or my family...How can a DOCTOR be against vaccination?

3) I pay more in income tax than some people make all year, but the fact is that reverting to property and excise taxes as RP supports will be a national disaster. BTW, I live in Texas where we do NOT have state income taxes and we have big fiscal problems here. Our property taxes increase every year, but poor folks suffer because they can not find funding for their local school districts. National property taxes are a bad idea...

What I am trying to articulate is that Ron Paul supports some good ideas which people resonanate with, but he also adovacates ideas that will kill our economy. That is why Ron Paul gets no coverage in the MSM.

Flame On!
--ZP

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Austin Scola, Indianapolis IN. — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:35:57 GMT

You know what god for both of them, BUT ron paul is the dennis kusinich of the republican party. Our only savior is TOM TANCREDO! He will enforce our laws and keep the country safe as best he can. ron paul is a joke when it comes to securing this country. While it is easy to disagree on the Iraq war (war on terror) all Paul does is complain about it, how is he going to protect this country, he never says.... Tom Tancredo will enforce our laws ad tackle the politically incorrect problem of illegal imigration. He speaks his mind and is not just giving lip service at the debates.
GO TOM GO!
TOM TANCREDO IN 08