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Charles, Silver Spring, MD — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:59:56 GMT

ROFL, you mean MSNBC admits it own bias against Paul when they do not even include him in the "debate" and I use that term lightly. That was the worst "debate" I have ever watched. It was more like a love fest questionnaire than any sort of debate. During the section where candidates are supposed to be asking each other questions, Russert got to talk more than Paul did. I was hoping one of them was going to ask Russert when did he start his campaign for president? This "debate" was a total waste of my time and Romney owes me my 90 minutes back.

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DCortez, Houston, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:01:45 GMT

Romney had the most time and said the least.

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Jeff, Greenwood, Indiana — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:02:13 GMT

One word, deplorable. The bias was obvious, it was simply a McCain/Romney lovefest and I was astounded it was so one sided.

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suzette, San Diego, Ca — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:02:28 GMT

Were Ron Paul and Huckabee's mics malfunctioning, or was it being assumed that the voters only wanted to hear from Rudy, John and Mitt?

I would like to see a fairly timed debate, just once.

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Mike, Lompoc CA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:03:24 GMT

Speaking Times:

McCain: 27.6%
Romney: 27.0%
Giuliani: 20.4%
Huckabee: 17.3%
Paul: 7.6%

I'm sorry, but that was NOT fair, for any of the Candidates.

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John U, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:03:52 GMT

I heard the whisper as well. I taped the debate.

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FZappa, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:05:17 GMT

Pretty funny how McCain claimed to have great understanding of economics...and then, when Ron Paul asked him an economics question, he dissembled immediately into talk of his economic advisors.

That's high-level politics. Only the most pathological survive, with one exception.

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jRuss Wells, Maine — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:05:49 GMT

I think that every canadate should at least have the same amount of time...I felt that the moderators were concentrating on one canadate and it was unfair to the others..Thats what a debate is to try to give the equal time to all..I think the debate was good but didnt others to answer the same question that 3 ofo the canadates did but not the others...I guess we all can be somewhat critical but its important that the strain of running takes a lot of time and they should all have the same opportunity...Im not a rommey supporter or any canadate yet but i thought he did a good job...Mr McCain seem to spend a lot ot time shooting off endorsements..The mayor no way...Ron Paul makes a lot of sense of some issue and wish that he wasnt sometimes in space. Huck pretty good seems to be very relaxed does a good job. Who lost the Debate CLINTON.........WE WILL NEVER HAVE A KING AND QUEEN IN THE WHITE HOUSE

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Christiaan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:06:02 GMT

It was on the live video feed to the internet as well. I heard it all the way from Germany...

Why was Romney allowed to ware a wire???

Who else was wired???

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Tim T, Green Bay WI — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:06:26 GMT

That is alright, just don't censor out Dr. Paul's few minutes during the rebroadcast. OK? Thanks.

...
Not sure what I'm talking about? Have a reporter hit youtube or Dr. Paul's site for further details.

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Wes, Houston, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:06:58 GMT

This just further angers the Ron Paul Revolution. We don't ask for special treatment, only EQUAL treatment. Every single debate Dr. Paul has had the least time, EVERY SINGLE ONE! Yet he raised the most money in the fourth quarter with $20 million from October to December. He's beaten every candidate on the stage in at least one primary, and Rudy in all but NH. He has more than earned his spot in this debate and more than earned to have fair treatment and speaking time.

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John, Boston, MA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:09:13 GMT

Was this a Fox debate? Shame on you MSNBC!

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Gene Raleigh, NC — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:10:24 GMT

"He was given the last word." Gee, thanks MSNBC, I was almost convinced he was included in the debate.

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Pete, Cleveland, OH — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:12:45 GMT

Equal time is the only way to go in these circuses.

Jeez, it isn't like MSNBC doesn't get to fawn over its favorites the rest of the time.

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Brandon, Lake St Louis, MO — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:13:40 GMT

The bias is disgusting, and reminded greatly of Fox. The funny thing is with the least amount of time to speak, Dr. Paul says more relevant information than the rest of them. No wonder you can't give him a fair amount of time, he'd probably convert the whole nation in one debate.

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Karissa, Santa Rosa, CA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:13:55 GMT

So.. how was this fair, at all, to any candidate?
Total Times:
Romney: 21:11, during 13 times
McCain: 16:00, during 13 times
Giuliani: 13:50, during 11 times
Huckabee: 12:11, during nine times
Paul: 6:31, during six times

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J Cramer, Ada,Ohio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:16:23 GMT

I have watched every GOP debate thus far and it makes me sick to see the MSM continually manipulate the format, the topics and the time so their choice of candidates look good . When will they ever really debate issues like the economy,immigration, foreign policy,individual rights,taxes,national debt, etc?

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Mark G, Oakland, California — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:18:12 GMT

Listen All Ron Paul Supporters...

We Need To Vote Now. It is more crucial than ever. There is obviously a media bias here. Don't even get me started on what happened in Louisiana. If your primary has not happened yet, do that right thing and vote and show the country that UNDERDOGS CAN STILL WIN!!!!

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Tim Osman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:21:15 GMT

"He was given the last word." Are you kidding me? This debate was horrible, and this "post-debate" is even worse. The MSM is exposing itself for what it really is and that is propaganda.

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Mick — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:21:19 GMT

You call this fair and balanced? This was the most biased debate I've ever watched. Deplorable.

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Angelo, Pittsburgh, PA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:22:14 GMT

These debates are a joke and becoming ever increasingly so. The only statesman on the stage in either party is Congressman Ron Paul. It's kind of like Albert Einstein hanging out with a bunch of high school drop outs. The media just exacerbates the perilous issues facing America that go unaddressed in these sham debates with the type of shallow issues the media focuses on. There's a phrase in northern Maryland..."Who struck John?" It refers to people sitting around talking about inconsequential stuff... who insulted who... what's the latest personal conflict... rather than what are the problems facing America? What are the real solutions? Ron Paul is going to have to go on TV with his own town hall format in order to enlighten the voters and give them real solutions to some very troubling problems facing us now. You can bet that his supporters are presently putting together just such a national televised campaign, without the distraction of the media and political pundits.

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PollM, Dallas TX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:22:30 GMT

GOP debate could be crucial for candidates

Who Won the MSNBC Republican Debate in Florida?

http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=1629

.

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Eric Wong, Baltimore MD — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:23:32 GMT

MSNBC, you should be effing ashamed of what happened tonight. This debate was a disgrace, it was unfair (pretty obvious who was excluded tonight), and I will not be watching your network after this crap you pulled tonight.

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Chris Smith, Florence, Ky — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:24:30 GMT

This is a perfect example of controlled corporate propaganda. Thank you MSNBC for making it so obvious to everyone in my home watching it, you made my job easier.

RON PAUL 2008!!!

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Mike — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:24:41 GMT

All the news networks are complete and total frauds. How about letting the American people make up their own minds with equal treatments of all candidates. Are we too stupid or does this have to do with your own interests? Shame.

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Danny Handley , Wilson NC — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:25:11 GMT

Hey!!! MSNBC You are nothing more than "a tool of the man" How does it feel to be spineless?

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DR — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:27:16 GMT

No offense, but Ron Paul is "painful TV" for outlets like MSNBC.

Whenever he gets a question

1) He cannot answer it without appearing to whine about something else.

2) He gets far too specific, far too quickly. Paul loses his audience in this manner.

Whenever he was asked a question about his position on something, he either spent his time complaining about everyone else's position, or he jumped in too specifically immediately, almost like he wanted to communicate a 30 minute explanation in 30 seconds.

It would be far more effective for him to first BROADLY OUTLINE his positions, when asked a question, then back it up with a more specific example, when talking to a national audience like he was tonight.

I'm not being overly critical of Paul, I personally believe that he may have a scary high IQ compared to any of the other Republican and Dem contenders, but he can't articulate it to the general population.

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CHRIS LAWTON — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:28:00 GMT

The Main Stream Media (MSM) has continued to show it's bias toward Dr. Ron Paul. All it does is backfire! The country is waking up!! GO RON PAUL! GO RON PAUL! GOD BLESS RON PAUL FOR PRESIDENT IN 2008!

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A. Scott Clement — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:28:20 GMT

Given the bias against Ron Paul in alloting him so little time when other canditates who had nothing to say (or at best, when the other four canditates pretty muchall say the same thing), I chose not to even bother myself with watching this farce. MSNBC is, as it seems, no different from FAUX news.

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Katie Pflugerville, TX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:30:15 GMT

Ridiculous. But really nice that you guys have shown your own bias! That way I have a tool to send to people and print and show them how biased the media really is. What are you guys afraid of? Why couldn't you let each candidate have the same amount of time to the same questions. Let the people decide!

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David, Aransas Pass, TX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:31:21 GMT

Be ashamed...6.5 minutes for the least-asked candidate vs. 21.165-ish for the most? No wonder the people are rapidly losing faith in the media.

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Craig N., Bonneau, SC — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:32:48 GMT

The bias was so evident in this debate that it was mind boggling. It's a good thing that the MSM is becoming more irrelevant day by day.

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John Schlichter — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:33:28 GMT

Shame on you MSNBC. Even though you shut Ron Paul out, he distinguished himself. On economics, he nailed McCain, who appeared foolish and evasive. On the war, Paul was the only one who said clearly it hasn't been worth the blood and treasure (which positions him better than any other Republican candidate to face the Democrats on that issue). MSNBC, the American public caught that despite your disappointing facilitation. I expected better from you.

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Jessica S. CA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:33:38 GMT

I thought Al Gore was dreamy!!

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shm224, New York, NY — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:33:49 GMT

When there were 11 candidates running, it didn't look so bad. I was thinking there were just too many candidates. Now we are down to only five, Paul still gets conspicuously short-changed. It makes NBC really look bad. I wouldn't object to this inequity if the time spent on McCain or Romney were all of substance, but this is embarrassing. *sigh*

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Carl Kitchens, Tucson, AZ — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:35:39 GMT

Currently the markets are correcting from a bubble created by the historically low interest rates in 2001-2002. Lenders were literally passing out loans to anyone who would sign on the line. They were careless, and eventually interest rates rose slightly. Many people defaulted on the loans. The story here, interest rates can cause bubbles, but those bubbles will ultimately be corrected. So yesterday, to correct a downturn, the FED cut rates by 75 basis points. This should cause another bubble, which will again cause another eventual slide. Ron Paul is offering solutions to shaky monetary policy and long term economic growth, while minimizing inflation. (which, is supposed to be the point of the fed) Go Ron Paul!!

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Gordon, Austin, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:36:18 GMT

Romney wouldn't even answer how much he was spending on his campaign, yet they let him talk and talk and talk. Typical politician, to misdirect and dissemble when the truth would have served him better.
Let's hope the electorate in Florida can see through this smokescreen and support Ron Paul!

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Cari , South Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:39:42 GMT

I tried to call MSNBC tonight during the debate to comment on the bias. I got transfered to a voice recorder. Clearly they are following in the footsteps of FOX News. Please MSNBC don't complain about Fox News any longer you are two peas in a pod. Go Ron Paul!

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J Adams — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:42:01 GMT

I thought the debate tonite was a bit boring at times.But we did learn who J.McCAIN has coffee with.Also would like too hear more from Huckabee and Ron Paul.Ican do without Rudy Giuliani's crap.

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Ryan, Chattanooga TN — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:43:31 GMT

Ron Paul is a complete lunatic. How can someone who has raised so much money do so bad in every contest? Someone stated that Romney owes them their 90 minutes back, well Paul you owe me my 6:11 back because you were a complete waste of my time. Of all the candidates, Huckabee was the only one who submitted the true leadership qualities and ideas to move our country to change.

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Eric — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:43:51 GMT

Ron Paul had the least times with the most cheers. Shame on you MSNBC!

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Irritated, in, IA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:43:52 GMT

All these debates remind me of high school, everyone wants to know what the popular people are doing. If you aren't popular, nobody really wants to hear what you think. I guess MSNBC has a little growing up to do.

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k baker — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:44:07 GMT

Let me know when you are ready to vote for me..seems
like you already have..do you need to borrow my voter
registration card? You should be ashamed..blatant bias. Fair time for all candidates, that is all that needs to be said.

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Carl Pivonka, Billings MT — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:47:26 GMT

MSNBC, I would guess that most people watching the debate tonight were Ron Paul supporters based on the feedback on this blog.... Amazing how you are angering THE MAJORITY OF your audience by being so biased AGAINST Ron Paul. As you can see, we are now going to the internet for our information, and are forgetting about you and the rest of the tainted media who just don't get the Ron Paul revolution and the impact it will have on America, with or without your coverage. You are loosing a major buying force by your bias, but so be it. The internet is my friend and will be the saviour of freedom and liberty for all, rendering you and the other pundits worthless and irrelevant. ALL WE ASK FOR IS EQUAL TREATMENT, AND WE GET NONE!! SO LONG MSNBC!!!

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Ron Paul 2008 — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:48:30 GMT

GFG MSNBC Bias as all the other networks........ what did MITT ROMNEY promise you so that you would stroke him off all night ?

Not hard to "win" a debate when you are the only one talking......... GFGFGFGFGFG

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Ryan, Chattanooga TN — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:49:07 GMT

Oh wait! It's actually 6:31...20 more wasted seconds of my time.

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Richard D Shank — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:49:55 GMT

I am so damn angry right now I could just scream. It angers me that the media has hi-jacked our political process. They give Romney the most time, declare him the "winner", then spew a bunch of BS about the most important thing said tonight was Hillary Clinton.

Little time for Paul, fewer questions for Paul, no post-debate replays of Paul. Honestly, come on now. But honestly, I think what angers me more are voter who vote for lesser of evils and who the pundits say can win.

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John Smith, Devon, PA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:50:40 GMT

Good job on giving Ron the least amount of time by far. You're doing a great job at sabotaging the republican's chances at getting the white house. Splendid job from a liberal media outlet!

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AJ Severino — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:50:44 GMT

I can't believe that Ron didn't ask McCain why Ron has to pass a law to release all classified documents relating to our POW/MIA issue. Why would 269 congressmen have to co-sign it as they have? Ask him if he has read "Enormous Crime" specifically the "Fragging" chapter. I can't believe that John Rambo supports McCain when it's clear he doesn't care if we left "them" behind. Wake up people! Your government and your media lie ALL the time. Go Ron Paul!

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John Trautwein — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:50:48 GMT

You can make it up by doing at least one story in prime time about the PPT and how McCain wants to get rid of it and just use his own advisors.

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Adrian, New Port Richey, FL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:50:54 GMT

I think Dr. Paul should have did what he had done in NH and just hold another "town hall" question and answer on a local station. I believe more people would have tuned into that than this disgrace. But what I love the most though, was how no one had a question to ask him in the second part because they were so scared of what his answer might be. You may ignore him MSNBC but you'll never silence him. Nor will you silence those who believe in his messege.

RON PAUL: Champion of the Constitution!

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Will, Cincinnati, Ohio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:51:51 GMT

Folks... face it, THEY DO NOT CARE what you think... let's get out and find meet up groups. This was the final straw for me... I will definitely get involved tomorrow.

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Sally, Chicago, IL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:54:29 GMT

Wow, you should see the online forums/blogging about the BLATANT MEDIA BIAS, YET AGAIN.

Watch the YouTube videos that will totally change the balance that MSNBC is trying to control.

It is really interesting to see the Old Media committing suicide/self-destructing during this election.

Recent polls have already demonstrated the lower and lower percentages who believe the news media and the higher and higher percentages who believe the news media is blatantly biased, as has been so clearly demonstrated again.

Now, I know why I have quit even pausing on MSNBC while channel surfing. I won't EVER watch it again after this absolutely mind-boggling "debate".

Watch the blowback that hits MSNBC and its advertisers-

Good job.

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Valeri K., Brenham, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:54:49 GMT

I am a 37 y.o. stay at home mom. I'll admit that I've never followed politics in the past. This year, I have really taken an interest in trying to learn about the candidates. I've been looking forward to this debate all week and got my kids in bed just in time to watch. But it didn't take long for me to start getting really frustrated with the way the debate was run. Are there no rules for giving equal time to the candidates? I just don't get it. The media are SO in control over this whole election. The unequal time given to the candidates left me really upset and about ready to give up on trying to get involved. Would someone please hold a debate that gives people like me a real chance to learn about the candidates?!?

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Josh Hartman, Folsom, CA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:55:22 GMT

Romney: 21:11, during 13 times
McCain: 16:00, during 13 times
Giuliani: 13:50, during 11 times
Huckabee: 12:11, during nine times
Paul: 6:31, during six times

This is an absolute disgrace. Rudy Giuliani has placed LOWER than EVERY OTHER candidate in the majority of primaries and caucus, including Ron Paul.

The speaking time given to Ron Paul (or should I say, not given to Ron Paul) does not serve the best interest of democracy, or the best interest of the people who have voted for him OVER Rudy Giuliani in the majority of early primaries and caucuses.

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Nomen Nescio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:55:28 GMT

SHAME, MSNBC. SHAME.

We The People will remember this.

Watch for the barbarians at the gate, guilotines at the ready. Keep looking.

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Jeff, Orlando — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:57:45 GMT

This was a 30 minute informercial for Flip Flomney.

It was soooooo boring to listen so much talking without hearing anything.

Ron Paul owned this "Our Decision 08" farce of a debate. At least it helped me convert 10 people tonight once they saw how these other guys are just a bunch of liberals.

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G. Croes Santa Cruz, Aruba — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:59:19 GMT

As an expat living in Aruba, I am very concerned about the fate of the U.S. in November. I am also trying to make up my mind on who would be the best next president of the U.S. I must say that it is difficult to decide as the news media (FOX, MSNBC, etc) are getting in the way with their childish, scheming manipulations that are so obvious that a monkey could figure it out. Poor Ron Paul. He's obviously the best and brightest of the bunch and you guys sandbag him. What's up with that crap? You newsmen? are spineless and would sell your souls to the devil for a nickel.

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Mike Wagner — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 04:59:26 GMT

NBC, you are now officially no better than Fox News. Ron Paul is crushing Giuliani in votes, so you give him 4 times as much time?

McCain: 27.6%
Romney: 27.0%
Giuliani: 20.4%
Huckabee: 17.3%
Paul: 7.6%

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Keith Kinsey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:02:50 GMT

Ron Paul, the best candidate on the stage, doesn't gat the air time he deserves. Trust your doctor! This man has everything America needs it's to bad that the media neglects him in these debates. Check out youtube to get the truth. When someone is afraid of another persons beliefs they simply don't ask. Ron Paul is for a true America!

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resimc,gander,newfoudland,canada — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:02:58 GMT

can anybody explain the huge difference in time allowed above?
Tim Russert did a very poor job asking Romney & Guliani & Mccain over & over, even silly questions about coast insurance.Ver Boring Debate.

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Keith Kinsey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:05:02 GMT

Ron Paul is what our country needs and if you listen to some of the youtube videos you'll see what I'm talking about. When a person (or network) is afraid of what a person thinks they simply don't ask!

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John — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:06:05 GMT

Paul made several great responses and yet for the entire hour and half of discussion after the debate he was mentioned for maybe 1-2 minutes (and only because of his success in the text poll). I'm going to have to research his positions since he's obviously being censored.

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GBG100dotcom — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:06:20 GMT

How about an honest debate where everyone gets the same amount of time. I guess we can't have that as that would alow the mainstream media to push the candidates they want to push. Why is Giuliani getting so much medai time and Ron Paul gets next to none BUT Ron Paul has beaten him consistantly in the Primaries.

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Amir, New York, New York — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:07:27 GMT

Does MSNBC actually read these comments? It clearly shows that America wants to hear more of Dr. Ron Paul. Get on it MSNBC!

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Frank M., Milwaukee, WI — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:11:51 GMT

That was the most biased debate that I've seen so far. You have managed to be worse than the Fox Debate which I thought would be impossible. It's bad enough that Giuliani was given more than twice the talk time than Dr. Paul even though Dr. Paul has more delegates, total votes & money but the post debate analysis was even worse. Dr. Paul's name wasn't even mentioned until the very end when he nearly won the phone poll with 40%!

P.S. How many times does Dr. Paul have to be asked about running as a third-party candidate before you get the hint & ask him a real question?

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William David Charleston, FPO, AP — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:12:38 GMT

What a joke for a debate. The MSM continues to deny Ron Paul the same amount of time as other candidates. NBC, you aren't journalists. You're crooks who are destroying this country.

I serve this country and all you do is embarrass it.

You should be ashamed of yourselves.

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Denise Dengenis, Redmond, WA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:12:39 GMT

While our nation is sinking into bankruptcy, MSNBC managed to ignore Dr. Paul - the only statesman who speaks the truth about the Federal Reserve. They directed and redirected shallow questions to their favorites. As John, Rudy, Mitt and Huck good-naturedly delivered their rehearsed responses, I thought of the soldiers in Iraq who are bleeding for the cause of empire. Ron Paul is the only voice we have for freedom and against rule by the military industrial complex and the Federal Reserve. Tonight,the media figured out a format that would silence him.

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Jameson, Norfolk, VA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:55:57 GMT

Wow. I actually thought the candidates would all receive the same amount of time/questions---Guess Not! (...wow) This is one of many reasons why most people in this country aren't concerned with voting... This is sad.

Seems like Romney got a good deal; the others--not so much.

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jason austin, tx — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:56:25 GMT

after this florida vote hopefully guliani will finally subside and give a chance for candidates that actually place 2nd and third and 4th to actually have some talking time. eh, hem Ron Paul? 2nd place nevada, 2nd place possibly first louisiana? im looking at you Dr. Paul!!

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gary harper willseyville,N.Y. — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:05:42 GMT

well we got faux news and Main Stream News Biased Continually.I guess were stuck watching gunsmoke for news now.

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Stuart, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:07:49 GMT

I used to watch MSNBC... no longer. I am ashamed for them that they are allowed to manipulate the less informed public in their twisted propaganda schemes.

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John — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:52:05 GMT

There is only one fair way to run these debates - equal time and similar questions to all. It was clear Ron Paul was excluded from the debate, and only prompted rarely to raise issues, not answer them. It makes a travesty of objective journalism and of democracy. I live in Australia, this was the first full length US political debate I've watched, which I was eagerly anticipating, and I was appalled. A waste of my time and Americans.

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Chris — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:26:49 GMT

Dear fellow Ron Paul fans,

Relax. You'll be at the national convention regardless of the censorship. Channel the emotion from this event and use it to further the positive goals of the Revolution. Ron only got a few minutes to speak, but that's because he shines light into the darkness.

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Net, Chicago, IL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:39:47 GMT

If Mike Huckabee was given the same amount of time, he'd make the others (including the folks at msnbc) look more fumbling/fake than they already do/are. Huckabee is an outstanding orator (a REAL human being) and if you read about his issues through his Web site MikeHuckabee.com, you'll see the remainder of his great plan for our nation too. Go, Mike, Go! You've got my vote.

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langx — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:42:32 GMT

McCain is Bob Dole. How did he look Presidential.

If lying constantly are the requirements for a GOP President.

Well then yeah he looked Presidential.

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Az Haq, Cleveland, OH — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:03:31 GMT

All the questions from these so called reporters were already prepared in advance so they knew very well that they will exclude Dr. Paul. Russert has him "I am so smart" questions but does not bother to show enough brains to give equal time. Everyone knows Dr. Paul knows more about economics than anyone in the stage. Yes they ask everyone else questions about economics and steal their answers that Dr. Paul gave become (Huckabee actually said abolish the IRS). These are just staged corporate propaganda than real debates.

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LANCE671, SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:08:35 GMT

I AGREE THERE IS A HIGHER UP PLAYING "MR.PUPPET MASTER"
WITH THE MEDIA NETWORKS. FIRST FOX DOES TO DR.PAUL NOW MSNBC, C'MON LET THE GUY SPEAK OR ARE YOU TIRED OF HEARING THE SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE FROM DR.PAUL. GET USED TO IT BECAUSE HE ISN'T A TWO FACED MONSTER LIKE THE OTHER CANDIDATES CHANGING ANSWERS AND ISSUES TO THE SAME QUESTIONS. SOME HAVE EVEN USED RON PAUL'S ANSWERS WHEN ASKED. GULIANI PLEASE HAVE THE DEBATE WITH DR. PAUL ABOUT THE FEDERAL RESERVE...AND TO ALL THE THOMPSO SUPPORTERS JUMP ON AND BUCKLE UP IT IS GOING TO BE ONE HECK OF A RIDE. RP-08'-LOVE!

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Simon, Dublin, Ireland — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:17:11 GMT

Wow I'm living here in Ireland and I stayed up until 3:30am to watch this complete and utter rubbish. I can't understand how anyone cannot see the biased media that you all are. Talk about a one sided debate. Next time you should just let the people know what you stand for and just invite the 2 or 3 candidates that you want to speak to. At least that way you can save the rest from the humiliation of standing up on stage waiting for a dam question. At one stage it felt like Romney was the only one on the stage and if the camera didn’t pan out no one would have been the wiser. And as for Huckabee: 12:11 and Paul: 6:31 are you for real? How on earth can you consider this the least bit fair? I wanted to hear all their views and I got nothing but a one sided debate. At least I can take comfort in the fact that I will never watch MSNBC again. I stopped watching Fox 8 years ago during the Bush campaign because of the complete biased opinion and it is becoming increasingly clear that all MSM is the same. One sided news and debates. Thank you for showing everyone how real democracy works, you make a real fine example for the rest of the World to follow.

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Fred, Johnston, RI — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:20:10 GMT

There is a perfectly good explanation for the bias, and should it actually make it to the page, hopefully some of you will be educated.

MSNBC is a joint partnership between Microsoft and NBC. NBC is owned by General Electric. General Electric is also a very big player in the military-industrial complex and prison-industrial complex.

Still with me?

Ron Paul wants to end the war, and stop having bases all over the world and focus our efforts to national DEFENSE (not Offense). He also wants to pardon any federally-prosecuted non-violent drug offenders and end the "war on drugs" through decriminalization. This would be, as they say, "bad for business".

Now, should this message actually make it all the way to the forum, hopefully some of you have been informed. And if not, well, at least the person screening them has.

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Paul08, USA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:28:52 GMT

You mean I had to listen to Huckabee twice as much as Dr. Paul? Disgraceful.

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Herman Bartz, Waldorf, Maryland — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:34:14 GMT

MSNBC and there Democrat Attack Dog Tim Russert should just admit that they want to make the news and decide who should be President, not the American People. I thought that the Fox News Debates were biased, but damn MSNBC beat them last night. The debate was boring, no follow-ups to prove statements wrong, and completely unfair in the time given to Congressman Paul and Mike Huckabee. Hell, MSNBC started off the debate by just talking to McCain, Romney, and Giulani about the economy then skipped Paul and Huckabee to ask another set of questions to the same three. MSNBC should just put the Democrat Donkey with a Peacock tail on it to use as its new logo. Tim Russert is a complete pawn of the Democrats and really doesn't care about the American people, only his ideology and ratings.

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Bryant Knight — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:46:27 GMT

"Let my people go, that they may serve me." -- Exodus 8:1

MSNBC and especially Tim Russert: You manipulated this debate in order to control what people think about the issues and how they feel about the candidates. Our republic and our sense of morality in this country are in turmoil, yet you keep the people in a sort of mental captivity, not allowing them the freedom to choose for themselves.

Let the people be free to think for themselves. If you do, and if they choose Ron Paul--the candidate most dedicated to peace--you may hasten the day when all of God's children can live here on Earth in peace.

Instead, you are indirectly promoting a system of warfare, theft, racism, and other immoralities. Please stop.

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Will F — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:42:27 GMT

If you ask me the reason for the bias is simple. MSNBC is parented by GE. GE has been making huge profits from the wars (past and present). It's only natural for them to put their spotlight on candidates who will campaign to keep the war going. Hence, the reason they barely let RP speak.

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seriousvoter — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:24:26 GMT

I find it interesting that those Ron Paul "Nuts" remind me of that bunch of "Nuts" that threw all that tea in the boston harbor years ago.

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:32:53 GMT

After watching the first question and seeing how they only allowed the first 3 candidates to answer it, I turned it off. If you're not going to allow every candidate to answer every question (unless directly related to that candidate) then I'm not going to pay attention.

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Benjamen, Columbus, GA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:35:36 GMT

Please correct me if I am mistaken. MSNBC is owned by NBC, who is owned my GE and Microsoft.

GE is a company that is profiting from war.
http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?list=type&type=16

Microsoft is a company that is profiting from war.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/cat/corporation/tc-microsoft/

Dr. Paul is 100% opposed to the war and will cost these companies millions if not billions.

If you read the links you too maybe surprised they let Dr. Paul on the stage or on the air at all.

Wake up America!

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Joey, New York City — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:41:57 GMT

There must be equal time for all candidates, there must be fair debates. It's not right for the media to influence the election in this way. It makes no sense to spend so much time on warmongering candidates who are for a war that America and the World hates. There is only one viable candidate and his name is Ron Paul. He's the only one with a reasonable response about Iraq. He's the only one with a real economic stimulus plan.

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mike, vancouver, bc — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:43:36 GMT

Corrupt Corporate Media have sold their souls. The media treatment of Ron Paul during this campaign is very scary. It has become abundantly clear that what he says is true and we are quickly moving to a type of soft fascism, and the fascists are manipulating the truth to ensure the public chooses corporate/political slavery and NOT freedom.

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Brad — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:48:14 GMT

Look folks, all the media ever wants is perception and sensationalisim, not substance.Journalist are not very intelligent people, it takes little effort to engage their pen/mouth before they engage what little mind they have. Really folks Journalisim is a trashy career for most part. The William F. Buckleys' are hard to find, but when you do find one it is a rare event. To find a journalist that stands up for real logical discussion is as hard as finding a politician that will do the same. William Buckley was to journalisim what Ron Paul is to politics.

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Phil Crincoli — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:00:55 GMT

Its called "lying by omission" and you guys are really great at it.

I have already communicated my displeasure to Tom Curry who is as biased against Ron Paul as the rest of you. Here is what I sent him:

"I leave you with these final words of wisdom. When the dollar collapses, we are in a depression and we reinstate the draft to fight more unwinnable wars for profit, make sure you remember my admonitions. You had a chance to change all this and you blew it. If Hillary gets elected, give yourself a high-five as you will have helped make it happen.

Yeah, you guys at MSNBC sure are fair and square all right. I am sure that Brian Williams, Tim Russert and yourself will live well, if you continue to obey orders."

As you may remember, there was another group during WW2 that was just obeying orders too.

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Matt, Astoria OR — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:06:33 GMT

I can't find superlatives strong enough to describe how disgraceful I find the behaviour of the US media in it's flagrant determination to prevent Ron Paul getting a fair shake in these debates.

It just makes me more determined than ever to fight the system and restore some honesty and sanity to the political system. The media is totally owned by the establishment corporate oligarchy running America. They are no better than the mafia. What a disgrace

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Ron Paul, Houston, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:15:20 GMT

No problem MSNBC - I just checked your web site and your viewers say I won the debate. Probably best you gave my competitors a little more time to speak or the results would have been even more one-sided.

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Wm Harrison, Friendship, Maine — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:28:56 GMT

It is a dark hour in liberty when you have a concerted effort to minimize the ONLY candidate that espouses the words U.S. Constitution in every breath and a stop to lied about wars for the future when we BORROW two billion a day. People like adulterer Scarborough and other influencers ought be punished, including war profiteer GE. YOU my friends are truly anti-American and I won't ever forget it.

Your treatment of Ron Paul, a great American is really awful. You should be hiding-out somewhere!

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Knowledge is Power, Alabama — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:30:19 GMT

For those of you who don't know, if anyone other than Paul gets elected, it is a matter of time before we are all walking around with chips in our arms with all of our information on them and sharing the "amero" with the Canadians and Mexicans with no Constitution. Don't believe me? Look it up. Paul is for the People...if only the government hadn't dumbed us down so much that we could see that! I don't know about you, but I'm willing to fight for my rights!

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K Dee, Austin, TX — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:34:51 GMT

Thank you so much MSNBC for making it so much easier to convince my very Liberal family to vote for Ron Paul. We were all disgusted by your bias.

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Frank, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:47:26 GMT

I thought I had decided on McCain but after last nights debate, there is no way I can support him. He avoided every single question he was asked and decided to talk about something else. I've supported the war effort but I am still concerned with how we can afford it. I was pleased when McCain (the most supportive of the war) was asked this question. I was dismayed when he ignored the question completely. He also seems to have the economic knowledge of a 5th grader. I feel ashamed that I allowed the media to trick me into thinking this guy was presidential material.

Now, I see this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioy90nF2anI

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Danielle, Montreal — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:59:04 GMT

Deplorable ! When does the truth for liberty will be finally heard ?

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Trevor, Nutley, NJ — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:01:29 GMT

Disgusting.

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Max Ruela, Atlanta, GA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:13:48 GMT

A perfect example of how the MEDIA is really who controls who is voted for through manipulating the media through propaganda. Wake up america, your country has already been taken over by Marxists who now pull all the strings through their manipulation of media outlets.

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James Davis, Houston, Texas — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:14:59 GMT

What a joke....How about giving all the canidates equal time? The only thing i'm pleased about is maybe america will see what an idiot McCain is. Go Ron Paul.

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Paul, San Jose, CCA — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:15:31 GMT

How is it that you believe in what you are doing? How, in a time of war and economic crisis, can you be so bias against one candidate? (Who was 2nd in the last two caucuses.) How do you live with yourselves?

I guess GE wants the Raytheon profits to stay high at the expense of US and Iraqi lives. No one like a war profiteer.

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Jerry Locke, Satsuma, AL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:21:21 GMT

What you guys did last night would make Pravda and TASS blush. Congratulations.

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Jim Elliott — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:31:42 GMT

We can no longer trust the media to be objective--it is an industry and industries have prescribed agendas. A vote for any of these Republicans--except Dr. Paul--is a vote for more of the same. It's easier to be told what to do than to exercise thought. Those that are thinking are backing Ron Paul.

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Patricia Masterson, West Milford, NJ — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:32:06 GMT

So Happy to see results of Text messages! The real truth is revealed!

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Andrew Gonzalez, Coconut Grove, FL — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:24:51 GMT

So you admit you gave the most important man in the entire debate, the least amount of time. Why? We all want to know more about him. Doesn't matter. The little you threw his way was more powerful than all the other stooges combined.

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Tim Howells, Jacobsburg, Ohio — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:32:28 GMT

I would like to make a request. Please, MSNBC tell Tim Russert to show a little less bias against Dr. Paul, he's beginning to ruin my ILLUSION of a FREE ELECTORAL PROCESS. I'm sure we all know that we're not supposed to VOTE for RON Paul, that much is obvious by the way the media ignores, disrespects, and out right laughs at him. But MSNBC could you please allow me this one ILLUSION and not be so blatantly bias against my FREEDOM OF CHOICE? If it's O.K. with you I would rather REMAIN ASLEEP through the PRIMARIES, and allow you to awaken me when YOU have decided who WE THE PEOPLE should VOTE as OUR next PRESIDENT! (sarcasm intended)

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Kira, Utah — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:14:37 GMT

Benjamin, come on now. Enough with the conspiracy theory. NBC hosts democratic debates too... and in case you missed it, they are all opposed to the war, just as much (or more) than Ron Paul.

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Kira, Utah — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:30:21 GMT

jason austin- where are you getting the information about how Ron Paul is doing in Louisiana? I'd be interested in seeing polls from that area.

Thanks,

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Dave Buhlman, Hudson, NH — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:32:40 GMT

Maybe it wasn't bias against Ron Paul. Maybe the moderators simply preferred the ties the other four guys were wearing. That would be standard fare for the intellectual depth typically probed by those making big bucks in the controlled media. Dr. Paul scares them silly, and that's always a joy to behold.

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Kira, Utah — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:33:40 GMT

"So Happy to see results of Text messages! The real truth is revealed!"

Patricia- it was one of the avid Ron Paul fans who told me that the polls aren't accurate because most of RP's fans don't have land lines... wouldn't the opposite also be true? Many "traditional" voters don't text (even if they have cell phones). In fact many people over 30 who DO have only cell phones don't text. So as far as the "truth being revealed", I think you may be a little over estimating in your zelousness.

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Dylan A Murphy, Brooklyn, NY — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 20:57:36 GMT

Funny, Ron Paul got the least time and wasn't mentioned but once that I counted in the after debate discussion. The one time he was mentioned? When he came within 1 percent winning the text message poll (Romney won with 41%, Paul had 40%). Of course Ron Paul didn't WIN the debate -- they didn't let him speak! But, it's obvious that he has support. I found it strange that the results of the text poll was not released until the very end of the program, and only mentioned once. Were they waiting for anyone but Paul to win? Also, I think it was Paul, not Romney, that had the best line of the night when Paul said "The al Qaeda wasn't [in Iraq] then; they're there now." Chris Matthews seemed to think a Romney joke was the best line of the night. I suppose that what this is --a big joke.

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Jake, Monroe, Michigan — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:40:55 GMT

Keith Olbermann is the only thing worth paying attention to on MSNBC. He's one of the few good ones left. Coincidentally, MSNBC is not carried by my local Comcast service. Can't believe I spent a half hour on hold to find out I was the only one to request the channel. Can completely believe that it was not worth tuning into the internet coverage.

Numbers speak for themselves. Just wonder how they can spin the fundraising numbers when they come out on the 31st.

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Brian D Spokane Washington — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:50:29 GMT

I agree that Ron Paul and dont get me rong he is the man but he is so used to only gtting short burst of time to explane his veiw that it sounds as though he is whinning he need to just get to the point and stop giving the same answer throughout the debates. I know they dont let him talk the real issues. but he need tosome how come across like america is involved with his ideas and not that he is trying to convince people of his ideas. Dont worry though if RonPaul does not get the ticket IM NOT VOTING PERIOD!!!

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Tut Tutville — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:48:40 GMT

Current "democracy" is the art of knowing what you want, after choosing what they allow, and then getting it nice and hard! Bent over style!

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Joe Allen, El Paso, TX — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:18:13 GMT

MSNBC has done a disservice to the public by favoring establishment candidates. The debates are the best way to expose people to ideas they may not have heard or considered before.

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Marcus Dunaway, Montgomery, TX — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:51:01 GMT

Behind every company is people just like you and me. And the people at MSNBC have to start asking themselves some hard questions.

I don't know who you guys are watching up there, but Ron Paul is the only honest man in the room, speaking extemporaneously like one who can speak nothing but the truth, with no fear whatsoever. How American is that? That's Founding Father stuff, that's John Wayne stuff! That's Norman Rockwell Americana just hanging in there time after railroaded time with you guys. That's the Boy Scouts and the Fourth of July and every good think our country used to stand for right there before your jaded eyes, and you scoff.

All you elitist condescending MSM snobs hear this: In the privacy of your own thoughts, always remember that you misused your platform, that you willingly sold your souls. You are the worst of us all, and you should be ashamed. I am raising my children to know your kind and to turn away from the lies you spread. You do not deserve your own country. Your pseudo-intellectual posturing is disgusting, and your assumptions about your audience are an insult.

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Russ M Hackensack NJ — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 04:29:06 GMT

He had the last woed after every one went to sleep.
America has caught on to your bias...

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John Doe, Seattle, Wash. — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:11:36 GMT

MSMBC isn't bias, they aren't even dishonest. They are just following orders. It's not the production people, the actors or the camera men...it's the owners. Essentially it's foreign ownership of the media by anti American forces. I, for one, take all that I see on MSMBC with less than a grain of dust on the moon. They are just another Fox network...

MSMBC no longer serves the public interest. They only serve their masters.

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janet samiee — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:55:42 GMT

It's shameful what has happened to our news media. It's become a mind-control machine. I lost faith in MSNBC a long time ago. I heard someone refer to Chris Matthew's show as 'Nerf Ball'. Not all of us are stupid and are unaware of the ruse set upon the American public. Unfortunately many are.

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janet samiee — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:56:56 GMT

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Charles W. Humphrey; Wagonyown, PA — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:08:19 GMT

The Soviet Union already had its economic collaspe. We
have not had ours yet, but most of the rest of the world is gleefully watching us follow the same path the Russians have already followed. The Russian people are the lucky ones they are on the way back up.
We are still on the downward spiral to the trash-heap
of history like the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, and other great but failed empires of history.
Look at www.knowbeforeyouvote.com for the truth.

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Charles W. Humphrey — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 13:16:04 GMT

Debate? Bet your donkey that wasn't even close to a debate. I've participated in debates before and believe you me that was not a debate. Just what is it about the US Constitution that frightens you so much,
or are you just naturally afraid of the unknown? If so
don't be ashamed, read it and it will no longer be
unknown to you and your fear of it might pass.

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steven cinco Detroit MI — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:19:03 GMT

The Media (network,cable and rags) are all under the umbrella of the Council on Foreign Relations and their elitist business partners. Paul does not have "their vision", but he does have the American publics. But who cares about everyday Americans? What do they know?