Have it your way: Ron Paul must go! Or, Ron Paul rules!

Because we always try to please our readers here on The Ticket, we have a special two-for-one offer today that, for a change, is worth exactly what you paid for it. (Ron Paul fans can just skip to the second part of this item):

1) Wonkette, the D.C.-based gossip website, has an absolutely hilarious item up now on Chris Peden, a small-town city councilman in Texas who's running a well-funded Republican House primary campaign to oust Rep. Ron Paul. Peden you've never heard of. Paul you know as a perennial loser in recent Republican presidential primaries around the country, running behind even Mike Huckabee as a Libertarian-like, antiwar, anti-government, pro-Constitution candidate, whom Fox News deemed not good enough for a prime-time debate.

With the headline "Kick Ron Paul Out of Congress," Wonkette shows total disregard for the wrath of Paulunteers who've earned a well-deserved reputation for militancy in devotion to their 72-year-old candidate, both in terms of campaigning and wasting their hard-earned money by fueling the former OB/GYN's hopeless presidential run in state after state.

Yes, he got some second places in a few caucuses. But while he was speaking to large and small crowds in wonderful places such as Iowa and New Hampshire, people back in Texas' 14th Congressional District, such as Peden, were wondering what's in it for them?

Wonkette, with no pretense of objectivity, heartily endorses Peden and describes him as "a tall, handsome, charming young conservative with a fluent command of local issues from NASA to rice farming, and whose easy demeanor and embrace of English-only legislation will thrill all but the most hardened liberals."

The site even sent a special correspondent to the Texas district near Houston and publishes a number of photographs of Peden campaigning. The site describes Paul this way: "To most American political fanatics, Ron Paul is just a goofy hobbit whose hilariously doomed online presidential campaign provided standout entertainment in a year that offered a wealth of hilariously doomed campaigns.

"But to many of his constituents in Texas Congressional District 14, Ron Paul is just a blame-America-first attention whore who completely ignores the people who put him in office."

Wonkette also points that Peden points out that over Paul's 10 terms in Congress, he has introduced 351 pieces of legislation. Only six ever came out of committee and zero have passed into law. Every term, Paul just reintroduces the same doomed bills, Wonkette says.

The website also refers to Paul's challenger as "Future Congressman Peden."

-- Andrew Malcolm

Ron Paulunteers start here

2) The notoriously irresponsible satirical website Wonkette has launched a completely unprovoked attack on Rep. Ron Paul, the 10-term principled former doctor who stands firmly for a strict interpretation of the Constitution and bringing our boys and girls home from military assignments abroad.

In a complete mockery of professional journalism standards, the biased website publishes an outrageous online article that actually endorses the congressman's challenger in the Texas primary election next Tuesday as part of its "news story." It describes this inexperienced "city councilman" as "handsome" and "charming," as if that should have anything to do with representing the state's 14th Congressional District.

It ignores the congressman's long record of fighting for the rights of his constituents and that every term he continues that fight by introducing the same legislation, more than 350 pieces in total so far . The so-called article doesn't even mention Dr. Paul's Air Force service nor the nearly $20 million of fund-raising success from dedicated donors last quarter in Paul's valiant struggle to downsize an out-of-control federal government that ignores people's rights, the Constitution and invades other countries.

There are no quotes from the good doctor in the article either. It's so typical of the mainstream media's vast left-wing conspiracy to ignore the only Republican candidate to oppose the war and make sense while doing it.

It calls Paul's opponent a "CPA," which stands for Certified Public You-Know-What. The article calls the good doctor, who has delivered 4,000 babies in his career, "a barking loon."

And it says this youngster politician claims to be qualified for Congress because he's delivered one baby, his third child. What is that about?

The Revolution will not be televised!

-- Andrew Malcolm

Comments

[dave]

who ever doubted experienced media people are capable of simulating, emulating, feigning, faking and inventing whatever bias for whatsoever or whosoever?
irrelevant. the job is not to earn colorful ribbons or medals or gold stars or poolitzer prizes when it comes to truthfully reporting (or not omitting or distracting from) informations and facts of purport in a comprehensible manner. cynicism is the horrible, whorable counterpart of defeatism. to have the wisdom and honesty to distinguish between things that might be approached lightly and fooled with and can take some twisting and bias according to taste and preference, and those that can not without heaping great responsibility on yourself in influencing the course of history (which is also your own) in one way or another, is a skill that cannot be taught. and for all it's worth, never bought.

[Dan]

Paul is beating Peden 63% to 30% according to an independent, scientific poll released today.

http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/PPP_Texas_Release_022808.pdf

Poor Wonktards.

[jbunniii]

He has a very high, whiny voice that wavers when he lectures Ben Bernanke. I hope he retires soon.

[brian]

Key not-funny-joke-music...waa, waa, waaaaahhh....

The second week in March everyone but the Pediots will be asking, "Peden who?" (see, I can make up words, too).

[Mike]

Andrew... you're awesome, you made it clear for us; Wonkette and Peden are just the coming together of whores.

the Revolution continues...

[victor nkopp]

this race is begining to devide alond racial lines,if it was"t from the start,we canot choose a president based on affirmitve action phychology,proven qualifications matter,not the skin color of a person,please someone inlighten me if it is otherwise

[Tannim]

Well, that was certainly balanced, to say the least!

Also a good object lesson in journalistic spin, too.

However, Wonkette should not be taken seriously at all. Neither should Peden. He's done on Tuesday.

[MJ]

Thank you for your article.
Ron Paul is an honorablem, humble, intelligent and courageous American.

TO CLAIM THAT HIS SUPPORTERS ARE:

"wasting their hard-earned money " fueling his campaign demonstrates that the author does not understand the supporters. I do hope that people do not judge his actions with such little understanding.

These articles fuel me on to donate more. Won't you please join me?

Also the ridiculous endorsement by the Galveston daily news at
http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=fa0fa09eef43545a
feeds the fire.

GO RON PAUL!!!

[Dave]

Make fun buddy.

If you want the R3volution hits, why don't you do stories we would actually like? Like say, a story about Aimee Allen's awesome new video that's available on youtube.

Or how 'bout Ron Paul schooling Ben Bernake?

Or the lovely new agreement to allow Canadian troops on our soil under Norcom command?

Or the fun litte RFID pac-man experiment in England?

Or the sleepover Bill and Hillary had at Lord Evelyn de Rothschild's house?

No, no, it's just endless silliness.

I guess that's all Rupert will let you get away with. (This is a newscorp property no?)

Truth is treason in the empire of lies.

[NH]

You're a loon just like Wonkette -- bunch of 12 year olds.

Peden is not well-funded as Paul (over $1M at this point) since his donations come from his private funds.

Paul is leading Peden 60%-30%

Ron Paul is the most principled man in congress. Did it ever occur to you that we don't WANT more legislation passed? 99% of it is unconstitutional anyway.

So bitching about that is just proving out his good points, and is not a negative.

I think with $20M behind him in the last Q and $8 or so more in this Q Paul is a force to be reckoned with and has started a movement across the USA that will not die...

You rinos might be willing to give up your freedoms to the UN, but we all are NOT about to.

This 60-year old female is ready to LOCK AND LOAD.

[victor knopp]

obaba is the ultimate should of ,would of,could of,candidate,he makes monday night quarterbacks look contemperary

[Deeptoad]

Wonkette is to journalism as KFC is to fine dining.

[zzz]

Bored today, Malcolm?

[Chris Taylor]

Paul was only running to get more money and exposure to keep his job in Congress. He has no fire to stay in and has already mentioned he is concentrating his time in Texas. His true colors showed at the end as well. the only true conservative who is fighting until the end is Huck. Romney bailed when it got hard and realized he couldn't buy the election. Huck is still in it to win it!! Take it to the convention Texas and Ohio!!!

[RaferJanders]

Andy, what? this is really, sad, Hey man if you want to be a hero, Go after McShame, This little man is so dirty, he should be in add for , "Tide", and I do mean little 5'7, No Short People 08

[Cade Thacker]

You had me on the floor rolling with this one. Seriously. Thank you for coving Dr. Paul's campaign. I'm always up for some good balanced political satire.

FYI, when I search google news, I always use this search string. I guess that tells you what I think of wonkette and thespoof.

"ron paul -thespoof.com -wonkette.com"

Go Ron Paul!

Cade Thacker
Roswell, GA

[Parke]

The only real problem Ron Paul has is that he is just in this to represent his district and try to change the course we are on.

Anybody notice the hit the dollar took yesterday?

Wonkettes quality can be compared to cheerleaders at the special Olympics... Its about as commie as you can get. God forbid if you even say a word about Paul on their site. You will be cut off from being allowed to comment.

So much for free speech. G'damn commies.

Thanks for the article. I got a kick out of it.

[David]

Most of Wonkette's discussion is absolute subjective drivel, but the one point that stands out amongst the absurdities.

If a congressman is to be measured by the number of bills passed as the value of his worth, we're truly screwed.

The legislation needs to be refactored so there is less of it, not more.

[Mike]

Dave-
Fact check, the LA Times is not owned by Murdoch. It is currently owned by the Tribune. Facts are always better than bat-shit crazy ramblings. Try it sometime.

[David]

Most of Wonkette's discussion is absolute subjective drivel, but the one point that stands out amongst the absurdities.

If a congressman is to be measured by the number of bills passed as the value of his worth, we're truly screwed.

The legislation needs to be refactored so there is less of it, not more.

[MME]

Wonk who?

[Dave]

Wonkette has an absolutely hilarious site. You do not even have to mention Ron Paul when you comment on the forum to get your posting privileges taken away - all you have to do is argue for liberty or sound money and if an admin just happens to read that comment, BOOM, your account is no longer eligible to comment. And therefore when read the comment section on Wonkette's site they all sing to the same tune and follower than same sheep herder. That shit is so funny to me!

[Chris Mcdonell]

Andrew, count your teeth while you still have em. You androgynous yuppie.

(Oh, my, sounds like Chris didn't take his meds today. Thanks for reading the item. Hope you get a chance to catch some of the other comments on it from fellow fans of Dr. Paul.)

[mystiker]

Excellent article! This is a perfect example how there are "two sides to every coin". A perfect example of how a subject can be written about..biased on either side. Unfortunately there is not enough space or money to do EVERY article this way. Most articles, of course are biased one way and that is why many Americans just do not believe the press anymore and just watch or read it "tongue in cheek".
Dr. Ron Paul's campaign just shows how someone who "used" to meet all the criteria of newsworthiness (ie, married 51 years, veteran, consistent voting record,integrity in his personal and public life, a whole culture and massive grassroots support, music, radio programs and most of all, to the political world, monetary support;) is totally ignored and blacked-out by the media and squashed by proved election fraud.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek2rXxFEzWI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4FPuLNjvAc
It is obvious that someone in the corporate and political world just did not want Dr.Ron Paul's truthful message on economics and returning to the American constitution, to get out and spread, thus losing CONTROL.
This attitude of the press and those in political leadership is a reflection of our current cultural spiral to fascism.

[Tannim]

Peden is a non-factor already.

From reason.com:

Overall: Paul +33 (63-30)
Women: Paul +37
Men: Paul +29
Under 30: Paul +64
30-45: Paul +19
Economy: Paul +56 (70-26)
Taxes: Paul +41 (65-24)
Family: Paul +37 (65-28)
Iraq: Paul +37 (64-27)
Immigration: Paul +26 (59-33)
Health Care: Paul +16 (52-36)
Hispanics: Paul +45
Other Minorities: Paul +59

Education: Peden +14