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In reply to the discussion: Greenwald: Progressives and the Ron Paul fallacies [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)"Again, are there rules for writers as to what they can and can not say about Politicians in particular, presidential candidates? "
No, there are no such rules. Are there rules that writers should ignore all facts to the contrary to hype the alleged pros of GOP candidates?
Paul's positions are bullshit, primarily myths created to sell him. Greenwald has invested a lot of time pushing Paul as genuine.
What's the point of creating the impression that these positions are real?
There are already signs on the campaign trail that the veneer is coming off and via Paul's own statements.
I mean, the guy was an anti-war hero, and now there is evidence that's complete bullshit, with his own campaign manager declaring that he's not anti-war.
All I have to do his look at his son, who has joined him on the campaign trail. Rand Paul not only proposed criminalizing "radical political protests," but he also created a budget that included billions more for defense than Obama's.
I want debate based on positions people actually hold, not propaganda to fool the masses. That has gone on too long with Paul.