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Entry: Ron Paul Rising Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/ron_paul_rising#8158 Post contents: <I>7.2% just ain’t significant, and Paul’s campaign will just provide proof to the pundits that his anti-war, anti-big government message is just another lunatic fringe candidacy like Nader on the Left.</I> There are a few errors here. First, when it comes to polls, the exposure of Frank Luntz's machinations ought make you more suspect of citing any poll as a reflection of actual sentiment. Secondly, an impressive showing by Paul will cause a lot of folks to decide that maybe he can win and that'll draw more potential voters into his camp. The subtext of your complaints seems to be there is no chance so screw it. I say that while there is a chance, there is a chance. Unless you predicted the fall of the Berlin Wall I don't consider your personal opinions as a reliable predictor of future events or normative praxis for conservatism. The Media would love for a real story to come out of New Hampster. It'd give them the opportunity to build him up (before trying to tear him down) so they can at least have some fun during the Primaries. You can at least wait for his political death before writing his obituary, right? There will be plenty of time for you to gloat and celebrate your pessimism and defeatism the establishment allows you as your sole personal property. Sent at: 2008 07 24