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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 840
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I don't know how many of you caught the spectacularly hateful hit piece on Ron Paul that Capitol Hill Blue ran yesterday, but it was a doozy. Here's the last bit (only part I saved) on why they weren't going to allow comments on their smearjob:
(EDITORS NOTE: Because of the documented practice of Ron Paul's campaign of spamming web sites to try and artificially inflate their already-discredited claims of widespread support and our own experience with the underhanded and unethical tactics of his supporters, we have suspended comments on this story. This web site does not serve as a shill for any political campaign and we will not allow it to be used by Paul's small but loud legion of unethical supporters to spread misinformation or perpetuate their candidate's record of deception and hate. As we do with all elected officials of candidates for public office, we will continue to report misdeeds of the Paul's campaign and expose it for the sham that it is.)Yes, the article was even worse. I'll try to find more of it, but that bit above is representative of the tone. Apparently, there were several of these pieces and one was up today. Here's where an anti-Pauler posted it on Digg, with the title "Ron Paul "Spammers" Catch the Attention of the FBI." Ironically, the link now goes to this: Good grief!Too funny. So, go Digg it! |
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This is *our* land!
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Fenton, MI
Posts: 18,049
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This guy is such a liar. He's like the DC Enquirer.
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 501
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Interesting he does not mention Dr Paul's name in the apology.
People should email him and ask him to do a fair piece on Ron Paul to make up for the mistakes of his staff. EDIT: I just checked the CHB site and he does mention Dr Paul in the apology, I guess he updated it. Last edited by Thor; 07-07-2007 at 03:48 PM. Reason: change to CHB apology |
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Posts: 2,667
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come'on let him be......... haven't we caused enough trouble over at CHB? ![]() If we start going overboard the only response of people will be that of the Hannity forum. They only fight you harder, demonize you, and then block you. Not because they want to go so far as to keep your ideas from being heard but because of tactics. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Over here <waves>
Posts: 521
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Quite correct.
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Admin
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 3,978
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I'm of the leave it be view. It's actually kind of ironic that this puts Doug in the same camp as Dr. Paul and the racist allegations, someone else wrote something for their news outlet that has some issues with it and they take the heat for. I say that if we expect people to drop the racist allegations against Dr. Paul than there is no harm in doing the same here.
Prior to all the Ron Paul hit pieces I had read some good works on CHB that I liked and thought it was a good site. I don't mind that Doug (or anyone) has opposing views but I do hope that they can be expressed in responsible means for the benefit of all. Thanks to Spirit of '76 for his media watchdog efforts here. |
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 186
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Yes, I think he is reading this. His response to me over there seems to suggest so.
I'm fine with accepting the apology, dropping it, and for being civil for now. But I would not have been able to live with myself if I hadn't gone over there to point out the hypocrisy between criticizing RP for a newsletter that he didn't send and DT's backpeddling over an article that he claims he didn't write. Now, with the hope that Mr. Thompson can understand how that is possible, I will let this go.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Charlotte
Posts: 2,316
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I refuse to dignify that with a digg.
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,052
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Hahaha very funny.
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Garden City, Idaho
Posts: 1,838
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It appears to be a tad bit premature to start passing out kisses and hugs.
Ron Paul Supporters Catching Attention of the FBI? LINK Quote:
Also see this forum thread: Something Has to Be Done About Doug Thompson
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