It is sad to see, the only political figure with an understanding of the disinegration of American values is being shoved aside. His ideas will be cherished after it is too late, because the American people have little influence on policies and refuse to join together to prevent a dictatorship style government. Does anyone remember the boston tea party and what it stood for.

Sent by Gary Rosonke | 10:36 AM ET | 02-19-2008

Whoopededoo! Ron Paul is discovering what the majority of voters already knew: He is out of touch with the reality of today's political life.

He'll go back to the public sector.

So, what will presidential candidate Hillary and vice presidential candidate Barack do when reality hits them in November?

And what will NPR do when you no longer have Ron Paul to fall back on for entertainment value?

Will the disenfranchised former Air America audience jump the NPR ship and go elsewhere? Will an intelligent and more aware audience fill that vacuum in NPR's evacuated, unaware audience?

Or, will there just be a vacuum?

Time to start thinking of the future.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 11:22 AM ET | 02-19-2008

Fred camorra:

You are oblivious. NPR audiences are one of the most socially, environmentally, and politically aware group of citizens in this country. You are criticizing the vary forum you are blogging on, and you are a hipocrit since you also listen to or read the npr station. Let me guess, you're a Republican? Or at least a conservative?

Ron Paul isn't going to be president; everyone knows this. However, he is one of the most politically aware figures in our neo-conservative, corrupted government that is in all the big corporations back pockets. People don't like Ron Paul because he tells the truth, something that conscientous and aware citizens recognize, but something blind, packed-in-a-bubble fools see as hilarious.

He's not going to win the presidential nomination. Big deal. Maybe his purpose is to stand on the podium and shout, shout because that's all some people can do when they see injustice and wrongdoings.

Even Elie Wiesel says he feels helpless, but still uses his words to shout. Sometimes that's all you can do.

PEACE

Sent by Alexis | 3:09 PM ET | 02-19-2008

Okay, what passion do the internet supporters show to Ron Paul?

Let's talk about internet party loyalty. How many of the supposed internet diehard Ron Paul loyalists have come here to this forum to announce they will volunteer their time to travel to Ron Paul's 14th congressional district to work for his re-election?

None that I've seen so far.

Sure, they came on here and spammed away about their passion for Ron Paul. But when it comes to shedding shoe leather and sweat for their passion....wait! They're on the internet. Sitting in their air conditioned houses. Doing virtual reality passionate proclamations.

Long as they don't have to leave the comfort of their computer screen.

And so goes the so-called virtual reality anti-war movement internet hackers have spent seven years spweing their passion. Where are they now? At election time?

Their walking to their refrigeratos to get a cold Bud, so they can continue to hack away more internet, virtual reality passion.

Meanwhile, you can bet the conservatives are getting out there to pound the pavement to help Chris Peden oust Ron Paul.

Hence, you got your big difference between liberal and conservative passion. The liberal passion is all virtual reality. The conservatives are the ones who pound on doors to talk to voters.

And you wonder why Americans don't take serious the so-called 'people's movement.'

Cause when the going gets tough....the liberals reboot their computers and start all over again with the same old, same old.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 3:33 PM ET | 02-19-2008

actually, I'm quite amazed that Ron Paul has completely flopped in this election. to hear everyone talk, you'd think the man would be elected in a heart beat. everyone and their brother says they're going to vote for Paul. blogs get plastered with comments about Paul. people act like rabid dogs when Paul is criticized. the man is like an epidemic, getting into the minds of everyone I know. yet, he simply cannot pull in the votes. his supporters blame it on lack of coverage, I find that hard to believe, considering how many people insist he is so great. what a conundrum...

must be a conspiracy.

Sent by Nate | 3:42 PM ET | 02-19-2008

Sent by Alexis: Let me guess, you're a Republican? Or at least a conservative?

Nope, Alexis. Was a liberal Democrat during the Vietnma War. I fought for resolution to the Vietnam War both in uniform, and out. I will do whatever I can for our guys and gals in uniform today.

That was when there was a real anitway movement in progress. Not a virtual reality hootenanny.

Sorry to disappoint you, Alexis. Your enemy is not the Republican Party. Your enemy is the DNC who sold you out.

By the by, are you willing to travel to Texas's 14th district to work for Ron Paul's district re-election?

Just wondering.

Good luck to you, Alexis. But I don't play the fool's game very well, or very long.

fred camorra call

Sent by fred camorra call | 3:43 PM ET | 02-19-2008

anyone think ron paul is a liar? haven't heard that one yet. oh wait, that's because he isn't. he's quarky. he's dorky. he gets carried away. so what.

i never said i wanted him for president, nor did i say i would vote for him. i merely think he is one of the few people not willing to play the political game (which you should appreciate fred, since you don't play the fool's game very well, or very long). his points are good ones, but this country is too ignorant to see this. people see what they want and often times, that isn't much. there isn't a democrat OR republican that hasn't been sold out. the enemies have seeped their roots so far into this country that some doubt we can ever be the democracy we claim we are. we're all sold out. the enemy is in our humanity.

just remember folks, "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Robert Frost was and will be right in the future. so, since the usa is on top of the world now, what will our downfall be?

trying to pick a presidential candidate is like trying to pick a laundry detergent, whichever one you pick, they are both owned by proctor and gamble.

Sent by a.m. | 9:10 PM ET | 02-19-2008

To Nate, Fred & NPR..

really there's no conspiracy--this government has ALL of our best interests in mind and we will ALL be protected. Afterall, our media is the most unbiased and freest-thinking in the world as was masterfully showcased in this very election cycle. And all those casualties (domestic & foreign) tied to American involvement in 20th century warfare & beyond were a necessity to ensure that we will ALL be protected from the faintest shadows of injustice forevermore. It must be true because I heard this on my tv.

You know, I often ponder (especially of late) if German citizens in 1933 were as apathetic/willingly ignorant to the mounting storm that a minority voice surely tried to articulate. When the purge of this nation arrives (and it's coming), I'll remember those who willfully steered the masses into complacency.

Keep whistling past these ever-growing graveyards.

Yours~ a former 2-time GWB voter who endeavored to wake up

Sent by Thomas Braun | 11:28 AM ET | 02-20-2008

All I know is I appreciate someone running for president willing to have an opinion on the real issues no one else dare discuss. 9 trillion national debt? Who will even mention it. Failing dollar? Print some more. Healthcare? Throwing some more money at it will surely inflation bloated healthcare costs down. America doesn't want to be bothered with such boring trivia. But they SURELY will.

Sent by steven montross | 6:19 PM ET | 02-21-2008