NPR shot coming at RP's flank

if ne one saw the faux broadcast all the dinasaurs looked worried never mentioned ron paul once and it was a romney on huckabee reacharroundfest.. but they kept saying its anyones bet and didn't mention the specific situation they were alarmed and yea earmarks are easy acronyms for taxpayers getting fucked.

This is spin. Everyone knows that Ron Paul votes AGAINST these handouts, but if they pass, then why should he not get BACK what money his district has put in? It's sort of like social security; we want to find a better system, but those who put into it, should get their money back.

As far as the straw poll in his own home state, they locked out busloads of Ron Paul voters so what did he expect?

Our tax system is "pay as you go", so we have withholding. At the end of the fiscal year we tally up the balance of what we "owe", and subtract what we've already paid. Should those that are due a "refund" not ask for it? When one's stance is that asking for earmarks is wrong, they are missing the whole point. Earmarks are like the States' Congressional districts income tax refund from the Federal Government. That money has already been taken from the constituents spread throughout the congressional districts, and this is one way to get it back.

The unethical issue is not entirely about asking for this "refund" money, but kickbacks from businesses who receive this money to the politician who gave them favor.

Ultimately, Ron Paul asks for "earmarks" for individuals by proposing tax cuts and tax protection of wages (such as making tips non-taxable, HSAs, etc.), thereby reducing what would be available for CD earmarking in the first place.

to the editor from RP's district (I've posted this a few times, but its just that good, IMO):

Don’t send Ron Paul to the White House

Sending Ron Paul to the White House would destroy our district.

This is one of those letters I would never expect myself to be writing. Growing up I became a “yellow dog democrat,” and I feel that I am one of the very few who still go by this label. I whole-heartedly endorse Ron Paul for another term in Congress. The Congressman has proven to be a politician of the people. This is something that has been lacking in Washington for a long time and has gotten worse in the past 12 years.

Can our district afford losing Congressman Paul to the lobbyist in Washington? No. Obviously, he has resisted their money and demands. His heart is with the people of our District and that’s where it should stay. Presidential politics are a different kind of hounds.

The rash of Republicans retiring this year are a prime example of a group of politicians long overdue to retire and allow a younger person in touch with the people to come in and correct the mess the Bush-Cheney administration has created. This District is a strong one, because Congressman Paul is not afraid to speak his mind and fight for the people who keep sending him back.

Paul looks beyond the beltway of D.C. and reflects and works for the need of those within his district. Can we have another Congressman like Dr. Paul? Honestly, I would say not. The only elected official in recent memory who could work as hard and be as effective as the Congressman would be John Sharp. Unfortunately, the 2002 Dream Team of a joke put together by the state party burned him out. Now you wonder why Democrats cannot win one state office.

I had the opportunity to work for his campaigns and was impressed with his leadership abilities and his determination to get things done. Keep Paul in Congress, for Dr. Paul is a part of a breed of politicians that is becoming far and few.

Hector Deases

Victoria

Ron Paul votes for the earmarks in committee, but against the final spending bills. They keep using this as a point, but it's a blatant perversion of the truth!

called the "firebrand" of the American Revolution. So if the NPR thinks Ron Paul is a firebrand Dr. Paul is in good company.

But unfortunately, not unexpected. I'd encourage anyone who donates to them not to.

The most effective propaganda are the ones that do not appear as propaganda.

What a bunch of one sided garbage. I expected better from NPR. They frequently put on programs which denounce torture, the Patriot Act, and the war yet Paul doesn't get FAIR coverage. (I do not care if they question/disagree with certain things but the disingenuous nature of this report is shameful)

They must be on the payroll.

Hey NPR how much were you paid for your soul?

Quote: "...national reputation as a free-wheeling firebrand"?

Since when?