ISP: Brothel Owner On Paul

By: Tony Maciulis
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ISP: Brothel Owner On Paul

On today's show: Dennis Hof on his 2008 endorsement; no more minding the gap; and the fastest clapper.

Our readers raised some interesting questions throughout the day about both Dennis Hof's endorsement of Ron Paul and the media coverage that followed it. I wanted to take some of those issues directly to Mr. Hof, the owner of the Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada.

We spoke by phone earlier, and I included in today's video the three most important questions—influenced by those of you who read and commented on this blog.

First of all, I wanted to know why a man who owns a brothel would want to endorse a conservative Republican or Libertarian in the first place. Politics makes for strange bedfellows, for sure. But on the surface, it seemed odd.

Mr. Hof explained that MSNBC host Tucker Carlson brought him to a Paul 2008 event as a guest. He admitted that he knew very little about the Texas congressman before his friend Mr. Carlson invited him. This was a great opportunity to ask Hof a question from one of the readers, wgaryjohnson, who expressed his feeling that this was some sort of "set up" by Tucker Carlson.

I asked Dennis Hof if this was a publicity stunt, or if he was in any way used by Mr. Carlson. He assured me that he was not, and that he came to his decision to endorse Ron Paul only after hearing him speak. Hof specifically cited Paul's libertarian beliefs in state rights as support for the decision.

Finally, the big question that many of you brought up: Doesn't this kind attention actually detract from Ron Paul's campaign? Why would anyone want to make national headlines for an endorsement from a brothel?

Dennis Hof's answer will surprise you. Be sure to watch!

And thank you once again for all the feedback and page views. I'm satisfied that we can put this brothel story to bed, no pun intended.

Also today, if you've ever been to London you certainly have heard "Mind the Gap" a time or two, or at least seen the T-Shirts and mugs bearing that signature slogan of the London Underground. The "Tube" as it is called.

Well, the voice of the Underground has been silenced. Emma Clarke was fired for telling a British newspaper that the Tube is "dreadful." I've taken it. It is, but I don't work for it. As it turns out, she's got her own website with tons of parody recordings, things she wishes she could have said on the Tube. It's pretty rich. Check it out.

Finally, for no reason at all, check out this video of a man who holds the world record for clapping. Kevin French claps up to 721 times in a minute.

Keep the comments and ideas coming. I like this collaborative effort!

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by devonaiire November 29, 2007 6:14 PM EST: Paul''s spokesman misrepresented him. Paul would not vote to ban prostitution if he was a local official. Paul is very libertarian and would not stand in the way of a person living as they wanted to as long as they didn''t harm anyone else.; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 10:26 PM EST: NBC has it''s master called GE. GE has the same privilege as Rupert. GE is one of the world%u2019s largest military contractors. Are we to be believe that we are always getting fair and balanced information? You be the judge.

As far as the other media, I am sure some of them also have there "Masters" that are proactive in what message is conveyed by there news outlets.

Imho, Ron Paul cannot count on the major media to do anything but sabotage him and we should not cry about it, thats the way the media works in this country.

What Ron Paul supporters need to do is focus on what we do have, a extremely LARGE grassroots campaign made up of millions of individuals, not several corporations like the rest of the field. Be thankful for having a true honest campaign and work hard at getting him elected. Don''t get caught up with the bad vibes of others who fear this revolution that is unfolding..

Looking forward to Ron Paul as President.

Thank you CBS for the opportunity to post.

Sincerely
Brian Kuszmar
Lauderdale by the Sea, Fla.; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 10:25 PM EST: Why is Ron Paul not receiving the Major Media coverage? Most major media outlets are prone to deliver the message that there owners want to hear. To give an example, Rupert Murdock owner of FOX news says, quote word for word

%u201CFor better or for worse, our company (The News Corporation Ltd.) is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.%u201D

Knowing this all one needs to do is look at Rupert''s well known political positions and choices for President and it is oddly coincidental that it is the very same people that are the "Touted" candidates and do so well in the FOX polls. Fair and unbiased? You be the judge..; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 10:22 PM EST: Why is Ron Paul not receiving the Major Media coverage? Most major media outlets are prone to deliver the message that there owners want to hear. To give an example, Rupert Murdock owner of FOX news says, quote word for word

%u201CFor better or for worse, our company (The News Corporation Ltd.) is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.%u201D

Knowing this all one needs to do is look at Rupert''s well known political positions and choices for President and it is oddly coincidental that it is the very same people that are the "Touted" candidates and do so well in the FOX polls. Fair and unbiased? You be the judge..; Reply to this comment


by fuzzywzhe November 28, 2007 10:20 PM EST: Barry Goldwater''s endorsement?

What about the fact the Paul has received more donations from active duty and vetern servicemen than any other Republican?

But no, let''s talk about some pimp instead.

Walter Cronkite is entirely correct about US news today - it''s deplorable and shameful. Reporters of the mainstream US news are more pimps of PR than they are journalists.; Reply to this comment


by anothertwo November 28, 2007 9:34 PM EST: CBSnews.

newsflash newsflash!

We have the endorsement of Barry Goldwater Jr.!

Where''s all the amazing follow-up reporting on that?!!; Reply to this comment


by fuzzywzhe November 28, 2007 8:50 PM EST: To save you all time in having to watch the video:

Why would anyone want to make
national headlines for an
endorsement from a brothel?

It''s never actually answered.

Hof did say "The amount of attention he''s[Paul] gotten is *so small*. I mean, who paid attention to this guy? Did you? I didn''t."

How true. The worthless media isn''t in the business of educating voters. It''s in the business of promoting their own lackies and miscreant criminals.; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 8:49 PM EST: Why is Ron Paul not receiving the Major Media coverage? Most major media outlets are prone to deliver the message that there owners want to hear. To give an example, Rupert Murdock owner of FOX news says, quote word for word

%u201CFor better or for worse, our company (The News Corporation Ltd.) is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.%u201D

Knowing this all one needs to do is look at Rupert''s well known political positions and choices for President and it is oddly coincidental that it is the very same people that are the "Touted" candidates and do so well in the FOX polls. Fair and unbiased? You be the judge..; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 8:48 PM EST: Why is Ron Paul not receiving the Major Media coverage? Most major media outlets are prone to deliver the message that there owners want to hear. To give an example, Rupert Murdock owner of FOX news says, quote word for word

%u201CFor better or for worse, our company (The News Corporation Ltd.) is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.%u201D

Knowing this all one needs to do is look at Rupert''s well known political positions and choices for President and it is oddly coincidental that it is the very same people that are the "Touted" candidates and do so well in the FOX polls. Fair and unbiased? You be the judge..; Reply to this comment


by bkusz November 28, 2007 8:47 PM EST: Why is Ron Paul not receiving the Major Media coverage? Most major media outlets are prone to deliver the message that there owners want to hear. To give an example, Rupert Murdock owner of FOX news says, quote word for word

%u201CFor better or for worse, our company (The News Corporation Ltd.) is a reflection of my thinking, my character, my values.%u201D

Knowing this all one needs to do is look at Rupert''s well known political positions and choices for President and it is oddly coincidental that it is the very same people that are the "Touted" candidates and do so well in the FOX polls. Fair and unbiased? You be the judge..; Reply to this comment