More On Ron Paul

By: Tony Maciulis
Topics: Inside ISP

(AP)

Discussing Ron Paul's "brothel endorsement" and the media coverage that followed.

I was not surprised to see the amount of traffic and response our episode on the Bunny Ranch endorsement elicited. Ron Paul is an Internet sensation, and frequently at the top of the search lists on Technorati and Yahoo.

I think it's worth it to keep the dialogue open on this story, as some of you made some great points.

One reader, wgaryjohnson, points out Tucker Carlson's connection to Dennis Hof. Hof was reportedly at the Ron Paul event as Carlson's guest. This is not the first time Carlson has attempted to "sex up" the 2008 race. On this YouTube clip from his show, he interviews a "stripper for Ron Paul," and even says, "when you combine strippers and the 2008 race, that's why they evented cable television."

As a self proclaimed supporter of Ron Paul's candidacy, is Carlson bringing some unwanted attention, or finding a way to get his man more airplay? That's worth discussing.

I think hutch2471 made an interesting point when he wrote that MSM is trying to discredit Ron Paul. Well, how so? The endorsement was not Paul's doing, and our show included a soundbite from a campaign spokesman who said clearly that Paul does not condone Dennis Hof's lifestyle. We then went on to mention that a porn star and a former Madam have endorsed Hillary Clinton. These are what Radar Magazine once dubbed "undorsements." As a presidential contender, you can't control who likes you or who speaks out in your favor. You can only distance yourself from the less than savory.

Finally, brettrix asks, "What's wrong with prostitutes?" We are not here to judge. Suffice it to say that politics makes for very strange bedfellows. Did anyone expect that Pat Robertson would share a stage with Rudy Giuliani, let alone endorse him as a presidential candidate?

To be continued.

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by robocopone November 30, 2007 8:45 PM EST: It''s interesting to me that a house of prostitution supporting Ron Paul is of such titillating interest. Are these people American citizens? Do they have the right to vote? If Ron Paul hadn''t been there, would they have voted for someone else, and would everyone be shocked if Hof endorsed Hillary?

When you consider that the other candidates take contributions from the pharmaceutical companies, who drug millions of children with dangerous drugs, which they often die from; from the oil companies who are polluting the environment with their 19th century technology & connections to the Middle East; from the military-industrial complex, building weapons of mass destruction and responsible for the deaths of thousands of people throughout the world, you begin to think it might be a bit lopsided to denigrate a candidate that gets almost all of his contributions from private citizens, some who happen to have ways-of-life many might consider outside the norm. No one, in the same breath, mentions these others, because they are "business as usual & perfectly legitimate". Go figure.; Reply to this comment


by THE_PUMA November 30, 2007 2:14 PM EST: I love how the media will do everything to paint the picture that Ron Paul has no "mainstream" support. I guess only whack jobs and prostitutes support small government, the constitution, and a sound, sustainable foriegn policy.
Join the rEOVLution: http://teaparty07.com; Reply to this comment


by johnnysnot November 30, 2007 10:45 AM EST: To the Author Tony Maciulis, Ron Paul can''t control who endorses him so why does the MSM focus on it. Is it somehow more newsworthy then say explaining a candidate policies? It''s irrelevant. Just like the anagram of your name: "Caution Slimy".; Reply to this comment


by bones1389 November 30, 2007 3:03 AM EST: Jesus was seen as a kook. He had some loyal followers while he walked this earth but he gained the majority long after his death because people were vigilant about spreading that message. Same may hold true for Ron Paul just has he has picked up the role from Jefferson and Thomas Paine. We should never give up even if his candidacy fails. Freedom is too precious to be passive. And freemarket1 is correct about Magdalene. She may have even been the Apostle John (the one Jesus loved not referred to by name in the original Gospels), there is much study to be done on the history of biblical accuracies. There were many political factors involved the last 2000 years that led to the present interpretations. Either way the base message should be understood, even if one is not a religious person. Be good to everyone and don''t be a hypocrite is a pretty good message.; Reply to this comment


by colihondro-2009 November 29, 2007 7:13 PM EST: Another important point: The bunny ranch guy supports Ron Paul because Ron Paul stands for the constitution and American freedom; whereas the porn star (Jenna Jameson) likes the Clintons because the *** scandal put the words "b_o_ j_b" in the mainstream American lexer and was good for the *** industry.; Reply to this comment


by devonaiire November 29, 2007 1:50 AM EST: Hey, I''m one Paul supporter who doesn''t hate that doesn''t believe the "Mainstream Media" as the enemy. I don''t see the anti-Paul conspiracy that many Paul supporters see.; Reply to this comment


by freemarket1 November 28, 2007 8:35 PM EST: brettix
your getting your bible mixed up.mary magdelene was never a prostitute.unfortunately she often gets mixed up with the prostitute who Jesus helps in the street(let he is without sin cast the first stone).its a nisreading of the bible which even the Catholic church used to believe up until the 60s.
either way ron paul is the man,manages to be a strong libertarian whilst remaining a devout Christian.even Augustine said you shouldnt force religion on a population if you are in charge; Reply to this comment


by brettrix November 28, 2007 8:14 PM EST: I am brettrix and my full quote was geared to the religious right and those huckabee supporters -

Mary Magdeline was a prostitute and she supported Jesus - so what''s the big deal? Should we consider Jesus a kook or crazy or think bad of him becase all types were attracted to him? or should we maybe hold Ron Paul in respect since his message unifies many Americans who take the time to consider him?; Reply to this comment


by bones1389 November 28, 2007 5:38 PM EST: Interesting that a three letter word that rhymes with rex is censored here. When did it become a bad word? It certainly isn''t a curse word by any rational person''s standard. What if I used it as an alternate to "gender" instead of an alternate to inercourse? Let me guess, FCC got ya scared? Stand up for yourselves, CBS.; Reply to this comment


by bones1389 November 28, 2007 4:48 PM EST: If selling is legal, and *** is legal, why is everyone so worried about selling ***? Of course, in Nevada, it is legal, so what''s the big deal? Anyone see the hypocrisy?

People can read about or watch people have *** (pornography) but they cannot buy *** from a willing seller of it. What if she sells a book to the customer and gives the *** away for free? That would actually be legal. This is just ridiculous. It''s all about the government finding laws that most people agree with so that when they come up with other laws that are shady at best they can easily get them passed because we are used to lots of laws.

You can''t legislate morality. That is why there is prostitution, drug and alcohol use, and gambling in every city. Just in Nevada, they legalize it and it''s much safer. Wake up, people.; Reply to this comment