Tucker's Article

[Bertrand]

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=83665295-1de6-4571-af9c-0a90f6d1fde0

[0zzy]

Others might not agree, but I like it. It's something different, something more story-oriented and personal.

[Bertrand]

I like it too. Very personal. Made me crack up a lot as he described the good doctor!

[Virginia Libertarian]

"Maybe their spiked with marijuana" hahaha

I can't even imagine him saying that... and who baked him brownies?

[Melissa]

I like it

[ZenX]

I really like it! Timothy Leary held a fund-raiser for Paul... Amazing! The more you read about RP, the man, the more you fully see that he's the real deal.

[knappz]

That was a good read, I likey.

[shoms_w]

Gave me the warm fuzzies, I posted this comment.


"Excellent article. After you hear Dr. Paul speak you realize how narrow minded we really are. We never think about things such as money, liberty, etc, and hence we find ourselves completely devoid of value in the end. I always thought I was alone, and Dr. Paul's campaign has connected me to other people who share my beliefs, and this has been amazing. Dr. Paul will win, and when people read history books they will consider this to be a turning point in America's life, and I will be one of many who contributed to making this happen :)"

[saahmed]

"Maybe their spiked with marijuana" hahaha

I can't even imagine him saying that... and who baked him brownies?

I laughed out loud after reading that. Just picturing him say that.

[RPFTW!]

Tucker and his hookers.

[sandman223]

Awesome article.

[Pete Kay]

That was a great article.

[me3]

Hopefully this shuts people up about Tucker being a sellout.

He's pretty much openly endorsing Paul on each of his shows now.

My favorite part is at the end, where Tucker admits he has started to think about sound money. Very funny stuff.

[Severius]

I loved it. I wish I coulda been there to hear RP joke about pot brownies. :D

[user]

Nice article. So now we finally get the story behind the brothel owner endorsement. It's a good thing Lew Moore stopped that picture from being taken.

[AlexAmore]

Great story. Glad the hooker thing was more of an accident.

I wonder what supporter would want to get the good Dr. high? LOL I laughed at that part too.

[tonyTheBest]

Anybody wants to leave a comment on his blog?

[bc2208]

hilarious


Caught in traffic in downtown Vegas on the way to an event, Paul looked out the window at the casinos and mused aloud: "Can you imagine when all those slot machines used real silver dollars? All that silver ... " His words trailed off, as in a pleasant daydream.

I've had daydreams like that!

[TheConstitutionLives]

I felt like I was there with them while all this was going down. I can just picture the brownies episode. hahahahaha

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

If he had talked a little bit more about Ron and a little bit less about hookers, it would have been perfect, but it''s definitely not just one of the best articles on Ron I've ever read, but possibly one of THE best articles I've ever read. Knew Tucker could host tv shows, but damn can he write.

I loved the bit about the cabin lights and Ron musing about the Vegas silver coins.

[Danny Molina]

Caught in traffic in downtown Vegas on the way to an event, Paul looked out the window at the casinos and mused aloud: "Can you imagine when all those slot machines used real silver dollars? All that silver ... " His words trailed off, as in a pleasant daydream.

This made me smile.

[InRonWeTrust]

The editors dissed him with that old photo.

[damijin]

I felt bad for Amy :(

Damn you Lew, and the undecided voters of Iowa! :P

Just kidding :)

[RP4ME]

http://www.tnr.com/politics/story.html?id=83665295-1de6-4571-af9c-0a90f6d1fde0

Good article - does Ticker just wait until RP goes to Nevada so he can visist his Gilrs - he seems to like these ladies

[daviddee]

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[bgoldwater]

"Maybe their spiked with marijuana" hahaha

I can't even imagine him saying that... and who baked him brownies?

Yea that was hilarious. Tucker is the man.

[chinaCat]

Shed no tears for Amy... She is a trooper :)

Great article... It reminds me of an old-school Rolling Stone article.



Me too, but that may because one of my first introductions into political writing was Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail.

[aspiringconstitutionalist]

The editors dissed him with that old photo.

Meh, I think it reflects a lot of what the article is about. He looks like an ordinary guy who's being forced into being the center of attention in that photo. Some average Joe who looks totally out of place sitting in a chair in an empty room surrounded by flood lights and cameras. Yet he's got this serious look on his face. It's the classic "Some have greatness thrust upon them" picture.

[daviddee]

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[Abobo]

I loved it. It's so refreshing to see someone put effort and research into their writing. This is the first time I've seen any article mention anarcho-capitalists or Krugerrands :D

I don't think most journalists would know either or care to learn.

[ksuguy]

Felt kind of bad for Amy. I'll bet Ron would have taken a picture with her if he was asked about it.

[TwiLeXia]

i love you tucker!!

[Don]

I was the unnamed staffer in the van, in the restaurant, and outside the Pahrump rally in the story. The whole trip was a blast. I had to fly out the morning of the hooker incident so I wasn't there for that.

Someone referenced Hunter Thompson earlier and that was the first thing that popped into my head when I heard about it. I wasn't even pissed at Tucker for bringing Dennis Hoff. I thought about that line from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. " "We were just outside of Barstow when the drugs kicked in." I pictured Tucker and Hoff as Hunter and his lawyer crashing a press conference. Good gonzo journalism is good gonzo journalism. Even if Lew was less than thrilled.

I have a pic from that trip on my blog: http://freemansburden.blogspot.com/ Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Been a little busy.

I'll text Tucker in the morning and let him know that we all appreciated the article.

[fletcher]

That is true journalism. This article puts every mainstream media journalist to shame.

[AlexAmore]

I was the unnamed staffer in the van, in the restaurant, and outside the Pahrump rally in the story. The whole trip was a blast. I had to fly out the morning of the hooker incident so I wasn't there for that.

Someone referenced Hunter Thompson earlier and that was the first thing that popped into my head when I heard about it. I wasn't even pissed at Tucker for bringing Dennis Hoff. I thought about that line from "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. " "We were just outside of Barstow when the drugs kicked in." I pictured Tucker and Hoff as Hunter and his lawyer crashing a press conference. Good gonzo journalism is good gonzo journalism. Even if Lew was less than thrilled.

I have a pic from that trip on my blog: http://freemansburden.blogspot.com/ Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Been a little busy.

I'll text Tucker in the morning and let him know that we all appreciated the article.

Omg I am so jealous.

I was lookin through your blog and this needs to happen:

someone give him an eye patch and a new pirate wardrobe via photoshop for Frank Luntz:
http://blogcabinca.org/wp-content/crp06frankluntz_01.jpg

[voytechs]

Very interesting, unorthodox but interesting.

[jblosser]

Glad Tucker is apparently finally realizing it's hime, not Ron Paul's supporters, who doesn't "really" get it.

[nathanmn]

If he had talked a little bit more about Ron and a little bit less about hookers, it would have been perfect, but it''s definitely not just one of the best articles on Ron I've ever read, but possibly one of THE best articles I've ever read. Knew Tucker could host tv shows, but damn can he write.

I loved the bit about the cabin lights and Ron musing about the Vegas silver coins.

I was thinking the same thing. Damned good writing.

[work2win]

wow.

This is the best piece I've seen in a while. Tucker is quite the writer.

[robert4rp08]

Quite the nice article. Very nicely written. Wish it was longer though!

[unconsious767]

A bit disingenuous, no? Am I to believe that this Reno press conference was the first time Tucker thought about 'buying Kruggerands'? He's supported him for 20 years, but this just now suddenly occurs to him? Please...

I still don't trust this guy, sorry.

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

Why is Ron Paul eating brownies given to him by a stranger?

This guy seriously needs a competent body guard.

[The Plan]

"Paul looked out the window at the casinos and mused aloud: "Can you imagine when all those slot machines used real silver dollars? All that silver ... " His words trailed off, as in a pleasant daydream."

That part really made me laugh. I can totally imagine Ron doing that while staring out the window. Classic!!!!

Very well written article, good job Tucker!!!

[Hangly Man]

I don't understand everyone's confusion as to why a wide range of people support Dr. Paul.

It couldn't be more obvious. Everyone supports him because his policies help everyone. There is absolutely no us-vs-them in Ron Paul thought. What's to be against?

[Hangly Man]

Why is Ron Paul eating brownies given to him by a stranger?

This guy seriously needs a competent body guard.

Boy howdy he does.

Can anyone name for me the last president who tried to shut down the CIA and the Federal Reserve? Here's a hint: his initials were JFK.

Just sayin' is all.

[BerlinForFreedom]

Why is Ron Paul eating brownies given to him by a stranger?

This guy seriously needs a competent body guard.

haha, body guards will have a really hard time with a president Paul. He will probably still try to eat supporter brownies. :o

[Don]

Don't fret. The brownies were from a catered event earlier in the day. Our hostess wrapped some up because Ron didn't have time to eat. We would never take food given to us by a supporter.

[DrNoZone]

Great article Tucker. Some true gonzo journalism on the campaign trail. Putting professional journalists to shame!

[jblosser]

Don't fret. The brownies were from a catered event earlier in the day. Our hostess wrapped some up because Ron didn't have time to eat. We would never take food given to us by a supporter.

So what we're saying here is Ron was just messing with Tucker's head. Good form.

[Heather in WI]

I thought it was excellent. And, I'm glad for the explanation of the hookers and the brothel owner. I didn't understand why he did that before.

[Derek]

Wow, this was a great article by Tucker. I especially loved the part about the brownies. That was hilarious!

[maeqFREEDOMfree]

Others might not agree, but I like it. It's something different, something more story-oriented and personal.

I liked it as well... a different perspective, but a good example of how truth can open minds and unify us all

[PatriotOne]

I replied to the article saying we might just let him (Tucker) stay on the air after 2008 since my next goal, after we overtake the Neo-Cons and their Democratic counterparts is to remove their Media cheerleaders ;).

[Pimpin Turtle Dot Com]

That was one of the best articles I have read yet... so personable...

[parke]

Comment on it please!

[mconder]

It's hard to believe the arriving with hookers thing was anything but contrived.

[mjp1025]

I replied to the article saying we might just let him (Tucker) stay on the air after 2008 since my next goal, after we overtake the Neo-Cons and their Democratic counterparts is to remove their Media cheerleaders .


Now THAT would be a sweet day of reckoning!!!!

[malkusm]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSUYagfuZHY

When I read the part about the brownies, it made me think of this video....

Alert the press!

[Bertrand]

Bump