Who is Ron Paul?

Ron Paul has been the least covered in the media during this Republican race so far.  He has been at the debates, answering hard questions, and in my opinion, telling folks what he thinks about different situations and policies.  This is not an endorsement for Mr. Paul, but I will be taking a little time to show you some different videos and information that may endorse him for president.  My intention with these videos is to give readers a better understanding at politics today in new media.

Well, Ron Paul is this guy, who the internet is going on and on about how Rick Perry was bullying Ron Paul during one of the commercial breaks.  On a video that I watched regarding this incident, Mr. Paul graciously said that even though it is tempting to kid about what Mr. Perry was saying to him, these photographed moments did not have any significance in subject matter or any cross words.

Or here, where he amusingly shuts down a goofy question, and still hardheaded looking for gossip, she tries again and get a little irritated when he addresses at length her quesiton!  Check it out:

This next one is pretty funny, too.  Please note that I am not endorsing anything regarding drugs, pro or con.  I am posting this video to show how new media shows us a different way of looking at politics.

Sorting through videos was pretty enjoyable, and I tried to choose vids that are not so extensively long.  Ron Paul has a lot of content on Youtube, if you are interested in knowing more about him, I suggest that you look him up. 

I am going to leave you today with this, and yes, this is Ron Paul (supposedly).

Out of all of the candidates I have seen perform in and out of the debates, Ron Paul has been the one to explain himself the most completely, logically, and consistently.  I watched him on tv talking to a room full of college students, and he made so much sense.  I tried to find the video, but no dice.

Las Vagas Repulican Debate: Smoke is Still Risin'

Whoa- what a debate!  Republican or not, interested in politics or not, this debate was a cut throat, downright scrappin' match that ended up making two candidates look like children fighting in the back seat of the station wagon on a trip with the Griswolds.  Mit Romney and Rick Perry bickered back and forth so bitterly at one point without actually debating, that I felt a little angry at my older brother for some reason.

Earlier I was more than a little annoyed at Perry for becoming so upset, but as I am thinking about it, I am wondering if it is okay that he was so upset because of the reason he was attacking Romney in the first place: illegal immigration.  Not only was he upset that Romney was employing (indirectly) illegal immigrants, he apparently knew about it for quite some time before he did anything about it.

This link shows much detail on the debate.  Videos, comments and other information are on this page, so I am giving you the whole page link so you can pick the information that you want to see.

The purpose of my post today, is to stare in wonder about the use of media at the debate.  What I mean by this is that the questions for the candidates comes from the floor of the folks attending, the host, and online communication.  I think that is neat.  I like that the debates have been utilizing different forms of communication.  I really like that I can find the entire debate online, because once again, I forgot it was on television. 

Sarah Palin Occupies Wall Street

The Occupy Wall Street movement has been spreading around the United States.  In essence, the people marching on the streets are angry over different issues.  Some are angry about the lack of jobs.  Others are upset over the current tax rate system.  Still others are angry over the additional fees that the banks are charging their customers.  I believe the most broad casted fee is $5 from US Bank just to carry a debit card.

Last week Sarah Palin announced that she would not be running for President in 2012.  She has traveled across the United States in her bus, mostly hanging out in the eastern states even though the debates were happening very near where she was talking with people.

The last update I have seen regarding Mrs. Palin is that she is now Occupying Wall Street as seen in this video.

It appears that she has been interviewing people, which confuses me in a sense.  It makes me feel like she is acting like a journalist.  I have to wonder, though, is she simply trying to show that she understands the people?  Is she trying to show that she is flexible in the face of what needs to be done?  Or perhaps she is trying to show the contenders for the 2012 campaign what people are saying out there.  I cannot tell you but I will be interested in seeing how the Occupy Wall Street contributes to the campaign of 2012 and the decisions of Obama.

Occupy Wall Street

There is a protest gaining momentum across the United States of America.  What once began in New York City in Zuccotti Park, which is privately owned, has spread to nearly 150 cities across the nation.  This magnificent protest gives me goose bumps!  Social media has appeared to level the playing field when it comes to a voice.  No longer does a person have to have money and political power in order to be heard!  This is the evolution of history.  This is the wheel being invented!

Occupy Wall Street has already been added to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to.  Even though Wikipedia is not considered a reliable research source, it still lists great information that I will discuss through this post.

I scrolled to the section where the demands of the protesters were discussed.  Here is where I learned about the website set up for the group; this site takes a moment to understand, but it is so different than most sites that it is striking to the reader.  I appreciate the videos and pictures posted, also. 

On the website a protestor had posted a proposed or suggested list of demands which the media mistakenly reported as the actual, official list.  Once this goof was pointed out, even more criticism was shot at the protestors.  In fact, the New York Times' Ginia Bellafante spit at the groups a scolding of their choice and way of organization, passively suggesting that these people are not experienced or smart.  She grinds the stiletto in further by throwing in their faces the difficulty of finding work and finishing school.

I have to laugh, though, at her naivety, for this is exactly what the group is protesting.  The "old" way of doing things.  The "old" way of thinking and organizing.  The young adults involved listened to their elders, went to school choosing to spend money instead of making money because this is what we have all been told.  Education is the key.  I do become saddened, though, that sometimes it seems like most people think there is only one way to get educated.  The piece of paper that the entire society believes in.  Aren't the rules of organization and experience that Ms. Bellafante eludes to similar to the general view of an education?  Are these not the same set of rules of Wall Street?

I admire the response to Ms. Bellafante, the group stood strong against her snittiness, only stating the following from Glenn Greenwald, "Does anyone really not know what the basic message is of this protest: that Wall Street is oozing corruption and criminality and its unrestrained political power—in the form of crony capitalism and ownership of political institutions—is destroying financial security for everyone else?".  This was taken directly from Wikipedia; so again, it is not always considered reliable information. 

Again, I admire this response.  It reiterates the fact that she, and many others, still doesn’t get it.  Mulling this over I have to wonder, is she so brainwashed by her life throughout the society she has lived in to realize that she is the person who could, perhaps, be clueless?