Fox excluded Ron Paul from it's planned debate. Whether you like Paul or not, do you think that this type of media manipulation should be condoned?
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/12/31/arts/TV-Debate-Limits.php
2007-12-31 12:51:58 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
No, but it's Fox News.
When biased questions constantly go across the screen stating their opinion just putting a question mark on the end.
Do you think that Ron Paul is absolutely not fit for the presidency because of ____,_____, and _____ reasons?
It wouldn't surprise me if that scrolled across the screen.
That's the media...
2007-12-31 13:01:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Fox News is a joke, and the people that clearly follow it are mindless zombies!
2008-01-01 11:07:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Republicans aren't thrilled with him because he's been right on a number of issues. They have egg on their face and during the debates, when this comes to light, they don't like it.
Look at the debate where Ron Paul suggested that we consider the reason for 9/11. Or when he said that he voted against the Iraq war. He makes the other candidates look like idiots. Why would they invite him to debate again?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hfa7vT02lA
2007-12-31 22:24:52 · answer #3 · answered by Shrieking Panda 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Don't agree. But generally, I like Fox.
2007-12-31 22:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
While I don't support Ron Paul, I think every candidate from the party should be allowed in the debate. Fox is far from perfect - they have an agenda just like every other news station. They are backing Romney. Fox is, however, the most conservative station, so I watch them instead of CNN. I'd still like an unbiased news station, though.
2007-12-31 21:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by The Vigilante 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. There are clear differences between Ron Paul and the "major" candidates on both sides.
If Paul were allowed to participate it might spark serious discussion of alternative views and the MSM, especially FOX just doesn't believe that Americans should be entitled to even know that there's an alternative.
Personally, I am not a Ron Paul voter, but I believe that he should be allowed to be heard.
2007-12-31 21:17:55 · answer #6 · answered by Citizen1984 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
For the record :
The debate was set to occur on the 6th of January. Ron Paul was *not* invited to the debate by Fox News.
However, the NH GOP put up a fight. They very recently released this statement(source provided) :
“Limiting the number of candidates who are invited to participate in debates is not consistent with the tradition of the first in the nation primary. The level playing field requires that all serious candidates be given an equal opportunity to participate – not just a select few determined by the media prior to any votes being cast.”
“Therefore, the New Hampshire Republican Party calls upon all media organizations planning pre-primary debates or forums for both parties to include all recognized major candidates in their events.”
“The New Hampshire Republican Party has notified FOX News of our position, and we are in ongoing discussions with FOX News about having as many candidates as possible participate in the forum scheduled for January 6.”
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There has recently been word that Fox News has decided to cancel the debate. If true, we can conclude that Fox would rather cancel their debate than submit to the request of the New Hampshire Republican Party and allow Ron Paul into the debate.
2007-12-31 21:17:20 · answer #7 · answered by WaterBuffalo 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Proves Fox News is not Fair and Balanced!
They are far Right Extremist, just as the 'Mainstream Media are Far Left Extremist!
Fox News are a Bunch of lily liver chickens.
They excluded Ron Paul from the Debates because they are afraid he will smoke the other Republican Candidates. Fox News does not want a Republican for President, Fox News wants Obama or Billary as President.
Since they have excluded Ron Paul from the debates, seems likely to be true.
2007-12-31 21:09:41 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its crap, just like Fox. Theyre obviously terrified that someone might get on TV tand tell the truth thats all!!! Fox TV is a sick joke.
2007-12-31 21:09:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
in america everyone does whatever it wants to do , even talk, even freedom to lie is allowed here, freedom its called, truth is so boreing, we believe in goosip the most.....its the wild west till you get caught hurting someone........
2007-12-31 21:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋