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Knightskye
10-31-2008, 01:33 PM
http://news.cnet.com/Technology-voter-guide-2008---Analysis/2009-1040_3-6247428.html

Internet's best friend. :D

Do CTRL-F, though. His name is pretty far down.

Liberty4Free
10-31-2008, 04:03 PM
Nice. He destroys both Obama and McCain on tech issues.

polomertz
10-31-2008, 04:18 PM
I really love that man. Click on their percentages. Note that Paul actually voted on CNET's choice issues while everybody else has n/a or not voting.

HOLLYWOOD
10-31-2008, 05:18 PM
CNET's comments:

"A less obvious winner was Texas Rep. Ron Paul, the former Republican presidential candidate who attracted an enthusiastic online following because of his opposition to the Iraq war, as well as his views on civil liberties and taxation.

Paul sits on no relevant committees. He represents a rural district along the Gulf Coast that's home to few Web 2.0 start-ups but to plenty of cattle ranchers and petrochemical companies. But he's had a long interest in privacy and Internet regulation; his official Web site lists his speeches on financial privacy, national ID cards, Social Security number misuse, and medical privacy spanning more than a decade.

The obstetrician-turned-presidential-contender also topped our 2006 House scorecard. "I believe strongly in protecting the Internet," Paul told us at the time. "My colleagues aren't quite as interested in the subject. That, to me, is disappointing."

chrisc888
10-31-2008, 05:41 PM
Paul sits on no relevant committees.

I think the article meant committees related to the Internet/communications, but it still carries a strong negative connotation.

Knightskye
10-31-2008, 08:34 PM
I think the article meant committees related to the Internet/communications, but it still carries a strong negative connotation.

What's negative about it?

I don't think Banking is related to the Internet.

Liberty4Free
10-31-2008, 11:27 PM
We should digg/reddit this. I wonder though, what will happen to most of those users (digg/reddit ones) once Obama (their chosen one) becomes president and doesn't live up to his promises. I'm betting most will just accept it and make excuses for him, like current die-hard Bush supporters. Justin Raimondo wrote a good article about the messiah Obama: http://www.antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=13698

Jeremy
10-31-2008, 11:30 PM
A less obvious winner was Texas Rep. Ron Paul, the former Republican presidential candidate who attracted an enthusiastic online following because of his opposition to the Iraq war, as well as his views on civil liberties and taxation.

Paul sits on no relevant committees. He represents a rural district along the Gulf Coast that's home to few Web 2.0 start-ups but to plenty of cattle ranchers and petrochemical companies. But he's had a long interest in privacy and Internet regulation; his official Web site lists his speeches on financial privacy, national ID cards, Social Security number misuse, and medical privacy spanning more than a decade.

The obstetrician-turned-presidential-contender also topped our 2006 House scorecard. "I believe strongly in protecting the Internet," Paul told us at the time. "My colleagues aren't quite as interested in the subject. That, to me, is disappointing."

^^

Bruno
11-01-2008, 12:06 AM
We should digg/reddit this. I wonder though, what will happen to most of those users (digg/reddit ones) once Obama (their chosen one) becomes president and doesn't live up to his promises. I'm betting most will just accept it and make excuses for him, like current die-hard Bush supporters. Justin Raimondo wrote a good article about the messiah Obama: http://www.antiwar.com/justin/?articleid=13698


That's exactly what I've been thinking. How much will it take before they start defecting? Many hung onto Bush until the bitter end despite all reason.

Randy-
11-01-2008, 12:07 AM
Digg/upvote here:
http://anonym.to/?http://digg.com/politics/Paul_beats_McCain_Obama_on_Technology_Votes
http://anonym.to/?http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/7anq5/cnet_technology_voter_guide_rep_ron_paul_tx_best/

Knightskye
11-01-2008, 12:13 AM
Digg/upvote here:
http://anonym.to/?http://digg.com/politics/Paul_beats_McCain_Obama_on_Technology_Votes
http://anonym.to/?http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/7anq5/cnet_technology_voter_guide_rep_ron_paul_tx_best/

Seven hours, 3 Diggs?

I think we need a fresh one. With a better title.

Randy-
11-01-2008, 12:16 AM
5. For the Real ID Act
Vote: Yes

What???

Edit: Nevermind, it seems as if they are using the checkmark to indicate that a candidate voted on the correct side of the issue, not in favor of the legislation. This is pretty confusing with green checks next to things such as "5. For the Real ID Act," "9. To disclose federal data mining to Congress," "11. To prohibit Internet gambling," etc.

Explanation here: http://news.cnet.com/2009-1040-6247303.html?tag=topnav

Expatriate
11-01-2008, 12:23 AM
The obstetrician-turned-presidential-contender also topped our 2006 House scorecard. "I believe strongly in protecting the Internet," Paul told us at the time. "My colleagues aren't quite as interested in the subject. That, to me, is disappointing."

Neat that they gave him the highest score in the House way back in 2006.

Randy-
11-01-2008, 12:30 AM
Seven hours, 3 Diggs?

I think we need a fresh one. With a better title.
http://anonym.to/?http://digg.com/politics/CNET_voter_guide_Ron_Paul_best_Congressman_on_tech _policy

Liberty4Free
11-01-2008, 01:50 AM
http://anonym.to/?http://digg.com/politics/CNET_voter_guide_Ron_Paul_best_Congressman_on_tech _policy

Dugg!

Knightskye
11-01-2008, 02:23 AM
Bumped and dugg.

Knightskye
11-02-2008, 12:52 PM
Neat that they gave him the highest score in the House way back in 2006.

Taxpayer's best friend ten years in a row:
http://www.house.gov/paul/press/press2007/pr022107.htm

This dude's everyone's best friend. Except other congressmen. :D