Tucker deliberately trying to undermine the campaign

[Question_Authority]

I know many of you will heartily disagree with this, but here is the way I see it.

As you know, over the last couple of months Tucker has gone out of his way to bash Ron Paul on his show (and on Bill Maher) and has allowed Paul to be bashed on his show by other guests, while at the same time being supportive of Paul when face to face with him.

He has also been questioning the level of knowledge RP supporters have about his policies. ("I don't think they know what he really stands for...like he is going to throw the Dept of Ed into the Potomac!"

He has also relished bringing up and sensationalizing off-the-wall supporters like Strippers for Ron Paul.

Now, he is embedded with the campaign to do "research" to write an article for the New Republic.

And what does he do? While in Nevada with the campaign, HE calls up a brothel owner, without the knowledge of the campaign, and invites him to arrive in a limo with hookers on each arm to a RON PAUL PRESS CONFERENCE!

#1. I think that it is COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE for an embedded journalist to alter the news by inviting ANYONE to the candidate's press conference.

#2. This appears to be another attempt by Tucker to undermine the campaign's validity. Let's face it folks, he was trying to create controversy. And he was doing it for selfish reasons so he will have something juicy to write about in his article.

HOW DARE HE? How dare he decide that the person who needed to show up at Paul's press conference was a pimp flanked by prostitutes?

He is literally now trying to turn the campaign into a circus. And using his privileged position as an embedded journalist to do so.

I know he has said he supports Paul but I think he is trying to insidiously undermine it somehow.

WTF? I am absolutely outraged by this.

I am writing a letter to Carlson, the New Republic as well as the campaign. If I were on the campaign I would be furious by this breach of trust.

I used to like Carlson, then I was puzzled by him. Now I am disgusted with his antics.

http://www.rgj.com/blogs/inside-nevada-politics/2007/11/ron-paul-earns-support-of-nevada.html

 

[Cindy]

Tucker to me, is like the clumbsy kid, who when trying to impress his friends with his dads new gun, shoots himself in the foot.

 

[integrity]

I agree. The Circus diversion tactic that the news is so good at.

don't look at the facts, look at the made up act.

it is disgusting, and Tucker is guilty in my eyes.

 

[Sematary]

I know many of you will heartily disagree with this, but here is the way I see it.

As you know, over the last couple of months Tucker has gone out of his way to bash Ron Paul on his show (and on Bill Maher) and has allowed Paul to be bashed on his show by other guests, while at the same time being supportive of Paul when face to face with him.

He has also been questioning the level of knowledge RP supporters have about his policies. ("I don't think they know what he really stands for...like he is going to throw the Dept of Ed into the Potomac!"

He has also relished bringing up and sensationalizing off-the-wall supporters like Strippers for Ron Paul.

Now, he is embedded with the campaign to do "research" to write an article for the New Republic.

And what does he do? While in Nevada with the campaign, HE calls up a brothel owner, without the knowledge of the campaign, and invites him to arrive in a limo with hookers on each arm to a RON PAUL PRESS CONFERENCE!

#1. I think that it is COMPLETELY INAPPROPRIATE for an embedded journalist to alter the news by inviting ANYONE to the candidate's press conference.

#2. This appears to be another attempt by Tucker to undermine the campaign's validity. Let's face it folks, he was trying to create controversy. And he was doing it for selfish reasons so he will have something juicy to write about in his article.

HOW DARE HE? How dare he decide that the person who needed to show up at Paul's press conference was a pimp flanked by prostitutes?

He is literally now trying to turn the campaign into a circus. And using his privileged position as an embedded journalist to do so.

I know he has said he supports Paul but I think he is trying to insidiously undermine it somehow.

WTF? I am absolutely outraged by this.

I am writing a letter to Carlson, the New Republic as well as the campaign. If I were on the campaign I would be furious by this breach of trust.

I used to like Carlson, then I was puzzled by him. Now I am disgusted with his antics.

http://www.rgj.com/blogs/inside-nevada-politics/2007/11/ron-paul-earns-support-of-nevada.html

Controversy is GREAT! It gets press.

 

[garrettwombat]

uhhh... why would he do that... i have an idea... lets all go outside on the streets where he works and pay 1000 10 dollar hookers to raid his office and take pictures...

then the news can write a story of tuckers 1000 dirty hookers party at work.

 

[TVMH]

Lighten up, Francis.

 

[EvilEngineer]

uhhh... why would he do that... i have an idea... lets all go outside on the streets where he works and pay 1000 10 dollar hookers to raid his office and take pictures...

then the news can write a story of tuckers 1000 dirty hookers party at work.

lol

 

[Sematary]

Lighten up, Francis.

lol
The younger crowd may not get that reference you old bastard.

 

[Ron Paul Fan]

Why can't Tucker and the Brothel Owner can't show up at a press conference? I haven't even heard about except on this forum so what damage has this done?

 

[freedom_junkie]

Tucker just like to look in the mirror and hear himself speak! He's an arse.

 

[FluffyUnbound]

I understand your concern, but since Paul favors the legalization of prostitution, you are essentially saying that Tucker is trying to embarrass the campaign by associating it with someone who isn't doing anything wrong.

In other words, the association with this guy is only an embarrassment if you don't agree with Paul's position on prostitution.

I don't think we should hide from any of Paul's pro-liberty positions. If Tucker invited someone whose house had been seized for growing marijuana, there are lots of church-lady types in the Republican party who wouldn't like that person - but that doesn't matter.

It sounds to me like Paul has positions you don't like, that you assume other people don't like, and that you think are better off being hidden - and you're mad at Tucker because his actions make that more difficult.

 

[TVMH]

lol
The younger crowd may not get that reference you old bastard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTUruCv4Qi4

 

[Energy]

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[pacelli]

I think Tucker's move will backfire when it comes to attracting more supporters for Dr. Paul. For instance, the initial press release indicated that Tucker considered Dennis Hof to be his friend for some time-- one wonders how this came to be.

Additionally there are a great number of Americans who believe that the world's oldest profession should be decriminalized.

 

[Question_Authority]

Controversy is GREAT! It gets press.

This was manufactured controversy...BY the press. It is disgusting and Tucker has a new enemy in me.

 

[Question_Authority]

Why can't Tucker and the Brothel Owner can't show up at a press conference? I haven't even heard about except on this forum so what damage has this done?

Oh you will be hearing about it on Tucker's show...then others will pick it up, and he will be writing about it in the New Republic article.

 

[SgtBulldog]

Shocking how Tucker Carlson would stoop to the standards of the MSM! oh wait...

 

[DealzOnWheelz]

If prostitution was de criminalized it would portect alot of women and reduce the risk of spreading disease.

 

[Spirit of '76]

Lighten up, Francis.

lol
The younger crowd may not get that reference you old bastard.

That's quickly becoming a forum catch-phrase.

 

[Nancy A]

Huffington Post has "Nevada Brothel Owner Pimps for Paul" on it's front page.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/

I thought it disturbing.