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November 27, 2007 2:47 PM

ISP: Prostitutes for Ron Paul?

Posted by Tony Maciulis
A questionable endorsement for a GOP underdog; and tainted love among toys.


UPDATE: Click here to see our interview with Bunny Ranch owner Dennis Hof. We asked him some of your questions.

It's "Prostitutes for Paul" in 2008. Or, at least a bunch of them at Dennis Hof's Bunny Ranch in Nevada.

Ron Paul is not the first contender to garner a dubious endorsement. The so-called "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss and porn idol Jenna Jameson have already thrown their weight behind Senator Hillary Clinton. It means nothing, really. Any political analyst will tell you that endorsements carry very little heft either for or against a candidate.

Even the almighty Oprah probably won't be the deciding factor for those leaning towards Sen. Barack Obama.

The Bunny Ranch story does lend itself to eye-catching B-Roll, though.

Also in the news today, a liberal group called "Campaign for America's Future" posted the video Toxic Toys on YouTube. It's a pretty mature take on Barbie and Ken's relationship. In fact, after a tryst, Barbie comes down with a case of lead poisoning. The humor might be a bit sophomoric, but the point is clear—we have a problem with tainted toys, and Christmas is right around the corner.

As for the video, it makes some claims that the Consumer Product Safety Commission says are unfounded. Either way, it is pretty darn funny. It's almost "SFW," maybe PG-13. (Or am I too jaded? I feel like I've seen worse on CSI.)

There's much more on the story and your responses in my latest blog entry here.

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by wwestmiller November 27, 2007 5:13 PM PST
Maybe CBS should just forget about the candidates and their positions - after all, *** and novelty sells.
Oh, wait a second! This is CBSNews. Aren''t you supposed to be reporting on important things, like ideas and policies? But, I repeat myself.
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by fuzzywzhe November 27, 2007 5:57 PM PST
This whole thing was a setup by Tucker Carlson. Tucker Carlson was the man that knew the brothel owner, and got Dennis Hof to "endorse" Paul.

The entire media in this country stinks. It''s garbage. It doesn''t report the news, it misleads and lies.
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by petemackin November 27, 2007 6:11 PM PST
I wonder why a Ron Paul endorsement by an obscure pimp and not the one by fmr. Rep. Barry Goldwater Jr. (R) Arizona found its way onto CBS.

Especially given the fact that Mr. Goldwater''s father was known as "Mr. Republican" and was the inspiration for the Reagan Revolution. His endorsement proves that mainstream, conservative Republicans support and work hard for the Paul campaign - such as myself, a 2006 Republican senate candidate from Michigan.

But I don''t own a "brothel" so I guess I won''t be mentioned on CBS anytime soon or Mr. Goldwater.

I guess this proves ol'' Mr. Goldberg was right about his former boss in his book "Bias".
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by November 27, 2007 6:21 PM PST
Hey Tony,
I challenge you do some "quality piece" that our nation is facing. Because, this ain''t gonna cit it!

Do you know what is the "Most Dangerous Weapon" in this temporary planet? "IGNORANCE"

Do keen an open mind and listen to the good doctor and take the prescription.

Cheers...

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by anothertwo November 27, 2007 7:08 PM PST
CBSnews is now a trash tabloid. Can''t you find real substance about Ron Paul? He is the only true conservative in my opinion.
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by r2swank November 27, 2007 7:10 PM PST
Wow, this piece was like the one Ophelia pulled on Louis outside the station.

See you next Wednesday!
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by r2swank November 27, 2007 7:13 PM PST
Wow, this piece was like the one Ophelia pulled on Louis outside the station.

See you next Wednesday!
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by r2swank November 27, 2007 7:27 PM PST
Wow, this story was like the one Ophelia spun on Louis. Will Penelope fall for it (again)?

See you next Wednesday!
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by r2swank November 27, 2007 7:32 PM PST
Wow, this story was like the one Ophelia spun on Louis. Will Penelope fall for it (again)?

See you next Wednesday!
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by father963 November 27, 2007 7:48 PM PST
This has been reported elsewhere and refuted as trash. CBS can''t even keep up to date on baseless sensationalism. Your agenda is transparent.
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by thirty3na3rd November 27, 2007 8:19 PM PST
Lost in this outstanding report is the fact that MSNBC analyst Tucker Carlson arranged the "endorsement" by the brothel owner.
But the facts never seem to get in the way of a good yellow journalism story, do they?
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by hutch2471 November 27, 2007 10:03 PM PST
I''m saddened by the level of deception that is being displayed by the MSM with regard to the Ron Paul campaign. Regardless of whether or not the establishment steals another election in 08'' via cheating, e-voting, MSM deception, and mass corruption at ALL levels, the people OVERWHELMINGLY support Ron Paul and his views and no
one can take that away from us. One needs to look no farther than Dr. Paul''s debate results, straw poll results, and MASSIVE online support and campaign contributions (from the "average Joe") to conclude that his support is vastly
being marginalized by the MSM. After all, 80% of US adults are now "net savvy". Yes, we know that the MSM is very troubled by the very presence of Ron Paul. For if it weren''t, then it wouldn''t be
going to such great lengths to discredit him and his supporters via hatchet jobs like the one above (which was a "set up" by none other than Tucker Carlson)

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by hutch2471 November 27, 2007 10:04 PM PST
In this new age of information, we are learning the TRUTH more and
more.......every day, every hour, and every second. Our findings cannot be taken back or changed. THIS is the sole reason that WE support a candidate like Ron Paul. As he so eloquently states, "it''s not me, it''s the message". The so-called 2 party system has
betrayed US time and time again (see Congress), and we have now learned to turn our backs on such a fraudulent system. We now know that the Mainstream Media is NOT to be trusted.....EVER. This is why subscriptions are down in nearly
EVERY printed news publication around the country. We also know that our ENTIRE system needs to be changed from the FED up (pun intended). This is "THE TALK" at the kids soccer games, cocktail parties, etc.... I know. as I am just an "average Joe".

You see, the tricks that may have worked in the past no longer work in this "new age of information". As the establishment scrambles to stifle us and take away more of our freedoms via an emperor with no clothes, they fail to realize that
the cat has already been let out of the bag. Therefore, by playing the same hand over and over, our government and mass media loses credibility with each passing second, as it becomes more and more transparent as to who''s "team" they are really on (apparently not team USA). RON PAUL 2008!!
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by hutch2471 November 27, 2007 10:11 PM PST
Great to see that this bogus story is backfiring already. Guess they weren''t listening to Dr. Paul''s speech on "blow back".
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by sabra93 November 27, 2007 10:24 PM PST
Thank you CBS for making me laugh! I thought that this kind of truth twisting could only be done by the National Enquirer. It seems that mainstream media is diving into a new low.

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by cokbullstory November 27, 2007 10:30 PM PST
THIS CBS chooses to cover, but NOT any of the interesting things Ron Paul has to say. I''m switching to Al-Jazeera to get MY news from now on. AMERICAN TERRORISTS!.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 10:44 PM PST
This is Karl Rove''s style. There is no doubt in my mind that this woman was paid to say "This is the room where I will be prostituting for Paul." She might be a hooker, but these women don''t refer themselves in that derogatory language. They use other words. I bet she was paid. On the the other hand, she can donate all the money she wants to.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 10:45 PM PST
This is Karl Rove''s style. There is no doubt in my mind that this woman was paid to say "This is the room where I will be prostituting for Paul." She might be a hooker, but these women don''t refer themselves in that derogatory language. They use other words. I bet she was paid. On the the other hand, she can donate all the money she wants to.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 10:51 PM PST
This is Karl Rove''s style. There is no doubt in my mind that this woman was paid to say "This is the room where I will be prostituting for Paul." She might be a hooker, but these women don''t refer themselves in that derogatory language. They use other words. I bet she was paid. On the the other hand, she can donate all the money she wants to.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 10:56 PM PST
Tucker probably gets laid at this Bunny Ranch which is how he knows them. Nevertheless, the agenda of CBS is apparent. CBS is a trash tabloid which considers this newsworthy as opposed to writing an article about the endorsement of Barry Goldwater Jr.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 10:59 PM PST
Tucker probably gets laid at this Bunny Ranch which is how he knows them. Nevertheless, the agenda of CBS is apparent. CBS is a trash tabloid which considers this newsworthy as opposed to writing an article about the endorsement of Barry Goldwater Jr.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 11:12 PM PST
This is a Karl Rove style attack on Ron Paul, and CBS is guilty of playing along.
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by tmmarie November 27, 2007 11:32 PM PST
Tucker probably gets laid at this Bunny Ranch which is how he knows them. Nevertheless, the agenda of CBS is apparent. CBS is a trash tabloid which considers this newsworthy as opposed to writing an article about the endorsement of Barry Goldwater Jr.
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by freedom408 November 27, 2007 11:43 PM PST
I''m disappointed by the deception of CBS and their coverage of the Ron Paul campaign.

Hope for America!
RON PAUL 2008
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by lanefiller1 November 27, 2007 11:55 PM PST
Anyone looking for some new Hillary video from an SC stop and an interesting commentary on how race is impacting that primary should try: http://goupstate.us/index.php/lanefiller/2007/11/27/hillary_and_the_black_men_of_god
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by father963 November 28, 2007 1:50 AM PST
This has been reported elsewhere and refuted as trash. CBS can''t even keep up to date on baseless sensationalism. Your agenda is transparent.
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by althusius November 28, 2007 2:32 AM PST
This is sleazy journalism. This a stunt that was produced by Tucker Carlson at MSNBC. Why is this a news event?
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by father963 November 28, 2007 2:52 AM PST
This has been reported elsewhere and refuted as trash. CBS can''t even keep up to date on baseless sensationalism. Your agenda is transparent.
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by brettrix November 28, 2007 3:14 AM PST
SO what''s wrong with prostitution? isn''t it the oldest profession - Wasn''t Mary Megdelaine a prostitute - wasn''t she for Jesus... should we think Jesus was bad?
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by trans-mutant November 28, 2007 3:24 AM PST
Bill Clinton''s ******** acts in the white house were a true scandal, it cost him money and almost impeachment! trying to smear Ron Paul with "prostitutes" is as futile as saying that CBS is honest.
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by father963 November 28, 2007 3:36 AM PST
This has been reported elsewhere and refuted as trash. CBS can''t even keep up to date on baseless sensationalism. Your agenda is transparent.
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by trans-mutant November 28, 2007 4:05 AM PST
What''s the diference between the prostitute in the video and CBS?
Answer: she''s been honest!
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by November 28, 2007 4:55 AM PST
Just another shameful days of the American Media and more...
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by imbabci2 November 28, 2007 6:54 AM PST
In an attempt to make Ron Paul''s message less meaningful to the average American the media (MSNBC Tucker Carlson) arranged for Brothel Owner to "Endorse" him. Please see the following John Birch Society article...

http://www.jbs.org/node/6438

Dr. Paul stands for Liberty for all...
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by imbabci2 November 28, 2007 6:56 AM PST
http://www.jbs.org/node/6438

John Birch Society Article on Media arranging Prostitutes endorsement.


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by riteyrite November 28, 2007 8:15 AM PST
The reporting of a staged event has it''s irony. The news organizations of this country are all prostitutes in their own way, they bend over and take it straight up from the corporate interests which are not interested in anything but money and power over the people (sheeple). I find it amusing that when someone teases another they are usually pointing out their own shortcomings. So keep on bending over and then go home and look at your kids, be so proud that you are selling out your country for fear of a job or a short time powertrip. Tell your kids you''re doing it for them and when you go to sleep think how the actions you take will project into the future and justify your deeds as the best thing you can do for the good of humanity.

"When one is saying coulda woulda shoulda the only thing that happened is didn''t!"
riteyrite
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by annelwebster November 28, 2007 9:04 AM PST
What''s wrong with prostitutes ? Their endorsement of Ron Paul only solidifies the fact that Ron Paul is for everyone, not just one group...his policy will be to let everyone live in freedom and liberty, not persecution because of profession, lifestyle, or religion. It speaks volumes that you could have homosexuals, swingers, pot smokers, prostitutes, ministers, white men, black women, and many different peoples endorse Ron Paul. He is the candidate for AMERICA, and that includes every citizen.
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by annelwebster November 28, 2007 9:05 AM PST
What''s wrong with prostitutes ? Their endorsement of Ron Paul only solidifies the fact that Ron Paul is for everyone, not just one group...his policy will be to let everyone live in freedom and liberty, not persecution because of profession, lifestyle, or religion. It speaks volumes that you could have homosexuals, swingers, pot smokers, prostitutes, ministers, white men, black women, and many different peoples endorse Ron Paul. He is the candidate for AMERICA, and that includes every citizen.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 9:32 AM PST
CBS should have mentioned that the endorsement was engineered by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson, who appears to be well acquainted with the Bunny Ranch and its owner. Carlson surprised the Paul campaign by showing up in a limo with two hookers, neither of whom had heard of Ron Paul before.
Ron Paul is probably the least likely member of congress to be linked with prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which surely accounts for his relative "obscurity" until now.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 10:10 AM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 10:28 AM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 10:38 AM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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by aleblanc14 November 28, 2007 10:44 AM PST
This endorsement was not soliciated by Ron Paul. He can''t help if people support him who he doesn''t like.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 11:07 AM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 2:57 PM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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by tylenol6 November 28, 2007 3:40 PM PST
Who cares!!!!!! At least Ron Paul is NOT bought by the lobbyists. That tells me something. Nobody cares that a brothel is giving money. That is their right to give money to which ever candidate they want. Let''s talk about where HITLERY CLINTON gets her donations from. Both Clintons got some real
close ties to China. All probalby
illegal too. Need I say more. They
wonder why the american people don''t trust the Clintons. SCUM....
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by wgaryjohnson November 28, 2007 3:58 PM PST
I have nothing against prostitution, but this story was a set-up by MSNBC''s Tucker Carlson to embarrass Ron Paul in the eyes of Christian conservatives. Ron Paul is the last member of Congress to be linked to either prostitutes or (at the risk of redundancy) corporate lobbyists. Which must account for the relative "obscurity" of his congressional career.
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