MSM & The FED Playing to RP's strengths

[bobmurph]

How ironic is it that the FED creates $38 billion "out of thin air", as Dr. Paul would say, just a day before Ames Straw Poll? This story is getting lots of attention on MSM, and both justifies & draws attention to Dr. Paul's "inflation tax".

Also, the conservative pundits apparently got a memo last week about Ron's earmarks and this has become the new talking point about RP. Try as they may, but this pathetic attempt to paint Ron Paul as a hypocrite only draws attention to the fact that he never votes for these big spending bills.

[constituent]

and that he works for his constituency.

the economy has gotten to a point where the truth can no longer be obscured w/ smoke and mirrors alone. the ministry is grabbing at anything they can get right now, realizing that they created a narrative so far from the human reality that everyone now sees the propaganda machine for what it is. their treatment of the paul campaign, in addition to war, economy, etc., has exposed the media once and for all what purpose they serve.

this could create a problem. could possibly discredit him completely w/ the typical non-voter that he'll need to win a general election (he will take the nomination). this in addition to things like the straw poll that cause tension, anxiety, and too often are used to set false standards of expectation, will ultimately marginalize all the people who need to see the campaign as something new and different, something they are ENCOURAGED to be a part of. the establishment is not on our side... maybe the individuals, but not the whole ..and when it comes down to it, that is all that matters. right or wrong, it's just something to consider.

[robatsu]

The Federal Reserve issue is a tricky one to educate people on, although it certainly is a vital issue. Like most people, until I got wise to the Fed racket in the early 90's when NAIRU (non-accelerating inflation rate of unemployment) was in vogue and I understood that the Fed would work to maintain a certain base of millions unemployed, I sort of thought the Fed was this benevolent, harmless, bureaucracy like the post office.

And that people that talked about it were loonies.

I've found that you have to take pains to establish credibility, otherwise most people will write you off as a nut.

[MozoVote]

"Injected Liquidity" = "Created Future Inflation".

Just rememebr to replace those words every time you read a MSM article about the Fed actions.

[Shink]

Unfortunately, I think the earmarks thing is the trickier subject. Most people won't understand it (I don't fully understand it myself) and will probably listen to the first phrase coming out of Faux News' mouth: (theoretically, but likely) "Ron Paul a Hypocrite?" That's hilarious, though, when compared to any other politician ever...but many people know little or nothing about him, and if that's their first impression, I'm worried that they won't even listen to him explaining it.

The Fed issue requires more highbrow discussion, conceded. I think if Ron drives through that their existence brings about more taxation, people will say, "that sucks, I don't like it."

[LibertyEagle]

Unfortunately, I think the earmarks thing is the trickier subject. Most people won't understand it (I don't fully understand it myself) and will probably listen to the first phrase coming out of Faux News' mouth: (theoretically, but likely) "Ron Paul a Hypocrite?" That's hilarious, though, when compared to any other politician ever...but many people know little or nothing about him, and if that's their first impression, I'm worried that they won't even listen to him explaining it.

The Fed issue requires more highbrow discussion, conceded. I think if Ron drives through that their existence brings about more taxation, people will say, "that sucks, I don't like it."

He passes his constituents' requests on to the Appropriation's Cmte. If legislation is written, it is written by them, not Dr. Paul. When and if it comes up for a vote in the House, he votes against them. That's my understanding of the whole thing, anyway.

Here's an article for you:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17200494/site/newsweek/

[Shink]

He passes his constituents' requests on to the Appropriation's Cmte. If legislation is written, it is written by them, not Dr. Paul. When and if it comes up for a vote in the House, he votes against them. That's my understanding of the whole thing, anyway.

Here's an article for you:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17200494/site/newsweek/

Alright, good article, useful info on earmarks (I can sense the info being fairly basic, but nonetheless) thanks. So big bad earmarks are directly requested, sent up to the House, and Ron Paul promptly votes "No." Okay. Now to inform everyone who tries to use this as a smear.