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5 of 10: What Keeps Ron Paul In The Race?

The congressman, who's currently down in the polls, talks about diplomacy, oil and using the Constitution as a rule book. (2.2.08)

Posted 2/2/08
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ultrabecca (2/4/2008 9:20:29 PM)

there's no other choice. he's got ultrabecca's vote!

ultrabecca (2/4/2008 9:17:17 PM)

ladies and gentlemen, the truth has been spoken.

wileybones (2/4/2008 9:25:23 AM)

Thank you, MTV for this platform. It's about time mainstream media gave Ron Paul a chance to talk to us. Washington Post guy is perpetuating the MYTH that Ron Paul isn't relevant because of his lack of media support. The media is purposely blocking him out. Should it come as any surprise that the huge support that Ron Paul has online is dangerous to those (Republicans and Democrats alike) who seek to change very little about the establishment-- just enough to separate them from Bush/Cheney? How dangerous would it be to the establishment for this message of true freedom to reach all of the people? Very. Because Ron Paul speaks about the issues that are at the heart of the problems we are facing. Ron Paul MAKES SENSE! And most people who listen to him agree. Don't insult the intelligence of the viewers of this 'Super Dialogue' by insinuating that Ron Paul isn't relevant, Mr. Washington Post Guy. Ron Paul beat Giuliani in every single race but Florida. Where is Giuliani now? Oh! There he is with his head sticking out of McCain's shoulder. Neo-con journalist Ann Coulter has said that if McCain wins the Republican nomination she will support Hillary. This should tell you that there is no change coming from Clinton whatsoever-- she is pro-war in Iraq, pro-war in Afghanistan, pro-nuclear strike on Iran, pro-Guantanamo, pro-torture, pro-Patriot Act, anti-freedom, anti-liberty. All of the other candidates have interventionist foreign policy agendas, tax (and borrow from the IMF and print) and spend economic policy. Huckabee raised taxes for 10 straight years in Arkansas. Obama is inspirational but what change is he talking about, really? I'm still waiting to hear something substantial from him. Ron Paul's message of freedom is as revolutionary now as it was when our nation was founded. The Patriots were willing to die so that their children and grandchildren could have a life that was free from tyranny. 200 years later our Constitutionally guaranteed rights are nearly gone. The purpose of the Patriot Act is not to deter terrorism, it is to quiet dissent, real patriotism. Freedom of the press has been usurped by major media conglomeration. Ron Paul's message is as relevant today as it ever was. Don't let the tyranny of the corporate communist state take that away. Vote for freedom. Vote for the Constitution. Vote for Ron Paul.

tootall (2/3/2008 6:44:55 PM)

On the Ron Paul interview. Way to much kudos to Democratic candidates from this guy from the Washington Post. Way transparent. Your negative comments as to Pauls scores at the polls. You, surely, understand how much this affects voters of all ages. Why dont you media people keep your private opinions to yourself and just report the FACTS. It is totally UNFAIR to Ron Paul. You know as well as I do that he has enough grassroots support to turn this election on its ear, in spite of what you have to say or any of your cohorts in the media. He is the only one of the candidates that has anything concrete to say and a plan to fix all of our terrible problems. It certainly wont come from more Demo dependency programs and higher taxes.

tootall (2/3/2008 6:21:03 PM)

Absolutely right on the money all the way across the board.

JuanG (2/3/2008 4:38:04 PM)

I think the whole, "I only want to vote for who's going to win" mentality is the stupidest idea in the world. If you vote for who you think is the best candidate--REGARDLESS OF WHO OTHER PEOPLE VOTE FOR--then the best candidate will likely win. Instead, people afraid of "throwing away their votes" vote for someone who's "more likely to win," which is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Dr. Paul has won internet polls since day 1--winning against ALL candidates (R & D). Why do you think that is? Are old people getting on the internet? No. The "tech savvy" people the moderator was talking about are US (young voters). We actually care and are tired of the same garbage in Washington. Dr. Paul BEAT MCCAIN in both Nevada and Louisiana. He's beaten Rudy Giuliani and Fred Thompson repeatedly. He beat Mike Huckabee in Maine. Less than 10% of the delegates have been awarded thus far, which means OVER 90% of the delegates are still up for grabs. The mainstream media and powers that be in the big political parties want you to ignore Dr. Paul's message and consider him a "fringe candidate". But the MTV "closing argument real-time polling numbers showed the truth--that Dr. Paul's message is just what we want! Stop being influenced by what other people believe and think for yourself. Vote for who you truly believe is the best candidate!!!

JuanG (2/3/2008 4:20:40 PM)

Ron Paul is the ONLY person who is genuine, authentic, and never changes his story. His voting record is PHENOMENAL. Do your homework. The things he says, he has actually stood by in Congress for TEN TERMS! The only person who is truly for less government and more freedom is Ron Paul. Thank you very much to MTV for allowing him to get his voice heard by young people in the media. The mainstream media and major powers of both political parties--the ones responsible for the status quo in Washington (both Democrats & Republicans)--have tried very hard to suppress Dr. Paul's message. That should make you wonder why. It's because he's for individual freedom and less power and intervention by the government.

hjb200 (2/3/2008 3:18:25 PM)

I never fail to be impressed with this man. He is intelligent, honest, and earnest. He spoke TO the participants, not AT them. He respects young people and their concerns. And he cares more about the future of this country. Go Ron! this is the CHANGE you want!

vampy (2/3/2008 3:16:06 PM)

For all those who say that they wouldn't vote for Dr. Paul because that would be a "waste" of their vote, and are voting for Huckabee or Romney, I say this... You would be wasting your vote anyways. I respect everybody's views on how they vote, I on the other hand believe in voting for what you truly believe, and it is not true that Ron Paul is not talking realistic, THIS message he is saying is the MOST realistic one that you can hear, WE HAVE IT ONCE, it was taken from us! And now it is our responsability to take our Freedom back! Voting for Ron Paul is no way a waste of vote, it is raising MY VOICE, that I still believe in freedom, that I still have hope, and that I am WILLING TO FIGHT for it, want some more explanation of what is going to happen if we surrender, go read the endorsement of US Daily to Ron Paul here http://www.usadaily.com/article.cfm?articleID=249329 It explains very well why he is the BEST QUALIFIED candidate to be OUR president. I believe in freedom, I want my freedom back, not only for me, I want it back for my son, and his future kids, and future grandkids and so on! this is not about us only people, this is about our future! We can stop this Big government nonsense, we can stop it, we can reach freedom again and live in prosperity! I am not giving up my freedom, I am not giving up this country's sovereignty, people it is time to WAKE UP and let our voice be heard! it is time to fight for what is really worth fighting for! Our country, Our home, Our Freedom, Our future! Thank you MTV/MySpace for making Ron Paul's message be heard, Thank you for making this a fair deal, you guys did a decent job and I am thankful. Vote Ron Paul this Super Tuesday!!!! And Remember: "The Constitution was written for one specific purpose and that was to restrain the government, not to restrain the people,” Ron Paul Join the Ron Paul Revolution NOW!

edjohnsrud (2/3/2008 3:15:50 PM)

RON PAUL is an amazing person with honest ideas. Most people have no clue what he's talking about and are swayed by the news propaganda that's states that he is not supported or that his supporters are few in number. LIES! LIES! LIES! RON PAUL says: NO to IRS NO to Income Tax NO to NAFTA and its corrupt private interests NO to Corrupt Foreign Policy NO to Corrupt Federal Reserve NO to Universal ID Act NO to Corrupt intervening gevernment

delquattro (2/3/2008 12:27:37 PM)

The primary process is when Americans are able to help steer the direction of their party. Now is the time for our revolution. Today, we must join in opposition to the establishment, represented by all of the candidates, except Ron Paul. Ron Paul has done well enough that the msm has had to censor (as in Fix News)his success. Even if Paul doesn't win, a significant level of support will send a message to the rest of the poll savvy candidates. Don't be fearful! Be courageous! Vote what you believe! If you believe in nanny-state, cradle-to-grave government and the taxes to support it then vote for the Huckster, Hillary, Obama or McCain. If you believe in freedom and realize that government is the opposite of freedom, then vote Ron Paul!

stevebnc (2/2/2008 10:42:47 PM)

I believe Ron Paul won this debate. I really like his honest, direct views. He has a great website have you seen it? www.ronpaul2008.com great graphics. Be sure to vote in your primary. It matters!

Ladyrose57 (2/2/2008 10:30:50 PM)

Ron Paul tells the truth!!

rebel20 (2/2/2008 9:25:21 PM)

Dr Paul answered the questions honestly and clearly. He is the only candidtate that offers Americans the chance for world peasce and freedom and reward for hard work rather than more regulation and higher taxes.

durianbrain (2/2/2008 9:06:34 PM)

I'm afraid I'm still going to have to go for Mike Huckabee. I like some of what Ron Paul said, but I just don't think his ideas are very realistic. Plus, there's no way he can win at this point, so why waste my vote?

jcbousum (2/2/2008 8:55:25 PM)

Finally a presidential candidate who doesn't want to run our lives, who doesn't want special interest to run our lives, and doesn't want greedy corporations to run our lives. Ron Paul or no one for me.

Libertyman (2/2/2008 8:28:30 PM)

This IS the man with the right plan. We desperately need him as our president!

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