He is the Republicans top fund raiser for the last quarter and is ahead in the polls of many of the others being allowed in. How can FOX justify this other than saying they don't like him (or are scared of him)?
Can any FOX defenders tall me how this is "Fair and Balanced"?
2007-12-30 01:35:07 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Friday: You are correct! Kucinich was left out of the The Des Moines Register debate which is wrong. But The Des Moines Register is not a national media outlet like FOX.
Still, I will not read The Des Moines Register any more than I would watch FOX News.
2007-12-30 01:58:54 · update #1
Mr. Morden: The debate is on for this Sunday. Ron Paull will hold a rally at the same time.
2007-12-30 02:01:51 · update #2
Joseph: The media leases the PUBLIC airways and has, by contract, an obligation to support the public good. This is absolutely against this mandate.
BTW, I'm not for Ron Paul and am not a libertarian. I'm just against blatant abuse of power.
2007-12-30 02:05:59 · update #3
Sharon: The only obligation Ron Paul has is a rally protesting being left out of the debate. He is out by FOX's choice.
2007-12-30 02:13:24 · update #4
The people who control the media will tell us who to vote for.
Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
2007-12-30 01:44:41 · answer #1 · answered by Larry W 5 · 7⤊ 4⤋
No I dont think its fair at all. It is done to the candidates who speak out against global organizations that steal American soverignty that are not allowed on, because these are the people the Majority of the viewers would support, in the debate closest to the Primaries they cannot have the questions raised by Pauls candidacy on national TV.
Our election is a farce.
Janice have you ever heard of The Senior Tax Elimination Act
It would eliminate Federal Taxes on Social Security Benefits, Is this crazy, I do not think so. Paul introduced this and many other useful bills. Social Security For Americans Only Act is not crazy either. What specific plan of his do you find so threatening?
2007-12-30 10:43:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I support Ron Paul, but it is all misinformation at this point. First he was uninvited, then there was no debate, then he was invited but never confirmed, then again not included.
The WHOLE story is broken down here. It was apparently caused by a malcontent that runs a semi-satirical blog, and was engaged in what is called a "Blog-war" (I don't know what that means). AP finally ran with the story, mistakingly making it legit. A few people had it right, that have seemed to receive only thumbs downs for their answers.
I was willing to partially boycott fox, and call their advertisers politely, but was waiting for this to play out. Good to know that there are lots of people out there, worried about freedom, and oldmedia control.
2007-12-30 12:50:43 · answer #3 · answered by ThomasS 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I like Fox....Fox Soccer Channel! :) But i hate the Fox news. Especially that O'reilly guy. These guys do not delive any news at all. Everything has to be their way. If they don't like you, they simply turn you mic of like O'Reily does. I'm really so pissed of that these things happen and nothings happens or changes. People in American truly have become stupid mindless zombies! Only a few seem to know what's going on!!!
2007-12-30 15:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest if any Ron Paul supporters live close to the area where these Fox news debates are to happen, apply for a city permit and {PEACE-FULLY} PICKET fox news.....sidewalks are still considered PUBLIC right of ways, and if enough people participate in a peaceful picket demonstration it might possibly get a lot more news coverage than the scheduled debate!!!!
There is still time to organize!
HELLO NEW-HAMPSHIRE, all political eyes are on you!
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2007-12-30 11:46:43 · answer #5 · answered by beesting 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am independent, and i was considering Sen. Clinton, coz i do like change, and i like to see a Lady Pres. one day? But i was not sure about her qualities, to tel you the truth i am not much into internal politics, and my area is foreign policy and specially ME. A nice Gentleman posted aQ with a link about Ron Paul Talking Against the war in 2002 ??! Wow i was so impressed, and now i am checking him out, so far i like him.
See for me it is not a bout Party , it is about America and the best Pres. I can vote for, regardless of any party or Con, Lib etc. I am not Much of the Conservative, but i vote for one if he is the best for US . Man or Woman, White or Black, con or lib it's all OK with me.
Best Regards.
2007-12-30 11:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by iceman 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No....I agree with you----Any debate should deal with actual issues & regardless of how you feel about Ron Paul...he always makes his stand on issues perfectly clear & never vacilates.----On the other hand; it is patently unfair that Hillary is allowed to " debate " by side-stepping all questions by flip-flopping back & forth through each answer. --Additionally; Obama is allowed to " debate " by side-stepping all questions by answering with his rhetoric & meaningless euphemisms like " bold " or " change from the same old thing " or " new future " .
2007-12-30 12:46:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
It's actually wonderful for his campaign by them doing this. Though personally i would prefer to see him on there.
Thanks FOX for helping in making the Ron Paul campaign that much larger of a success. I'd imagine your feet are looking pretty bad with all those bullet holes in them from self inflicted gunshot wounds.
2007-12-30 12:17:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
This is getting absolutely ridiculous! He's being left out of debates, his name is NOT mentioned on the phone polls and he is left unmentioned in the news. WAKE UP! Why doesn't the government/media (run by the same people) want us to know anything about Ron Paul? Because he's a detriment to their money making and they can't have that.
You're right, this is completely unfair and unbalanced and this needs to end now. This is America!! Why is it "WE THE PEOPLE" have absolutely no say in what happens in this nation?!?!?
2007-12-30 09:58:32 · answer #9 · answered by Patriot011 2 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Did you even give a thought to the possibility that he MAY have had prior obligations that conflicted with this set debate time, and therefore opted-out himself--that it had nothing to do with Fox?
2007-12-30 10:06:54 · answer #10 · answered by sharon w 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Many people may like what he represents but many more may not.
If you stick to libertarian ideals, Fox can put on whoever they want whenever they want.
If Ron Paul doesn't like that, he can buy his own TV network and the people that like him will support it.
Fox does not have to be fair and balanced according to you.
If you support Libertarian ideals, then they can do what they want with their hard work, labor and profits and you should mind your own beezwax.
If you don't like it, don't watch. Freemarket, baby.
2007-12-30 09:57:04 · answer #11 · answered by Joseph L 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋