Comments on: Introducing The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter. Does Your Candidate Measure Up? http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/ For Liberty, One Individual At A Time Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:09:38 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: mary http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-3104 mary Tue, 19 May 2009 00:58:27 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-3104 ron paul is also against fluoride.kidney foundation has dropped support for fluoride.we are working on diabetes assoc. ron paul is also against fluoride.kidney foundation has dropped support for fluoride.we are working on diabetes assoc.

]]> By: Jaycephus http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-2471 Jaycephus Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:21:58 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-2471 Yes, and I think RP would phrase it as "there ought to be NO federal interference in what a state wishes to do with respect to energy", so Alaskans want to drill in the area formerly known as ANWR, go for it. Texans want to build nuclear power plants, and maybe even provide excess power to nearby states for additional revenue? Texans decide, and permit it or not. The federal govt has no role, period. If California wants to use their state wealth on more costly 'green' energy solutions because that is the only type their citizens will permit, then fine. Just don't transfer money from U.S. taxpayers to prop up California state government due to their choices to not build power plants or drill for their own oil. Another benefit IMO is that if Utah or Nevada want to store nuclear waste for good cash from other states, then they'll do it much better than the Feds, who simply don't have the same incentives to do it properly, or the same accountability to state residents as the state government has. Yes, and I think RP would phrase it as "there ought to be NO federal interference in what a state wishes to do with respect to energy", so Alaskans want to drill in the area formerly known as ANWR, go for it. Texans want to build nuclear power plants, and maybe even provide excess power to nearby states for additional revenue? Texans decide, and permit it or not. The federal govt has no role, period. If California wants to use their state wealth on more costly 'green' energy solutions because that is the only type their citizens will permit, then fine. Just don't transfer money from U.S. taxpayers to prop up California state government due to their choices to not build power plants or drill for their own oil. Another benefit IMO is that if Utah or Nevada want to store nuclear waste for good cash from other states, then they'll do it much better than the Feds, who simply don't have the same incentives to do it properly, or the same accountability to state residents as the state government has.

]]> By: Jay http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 Jay Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:23:43 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-2286 I found some of the categories to be very flawed. One perfect example is energy policy. Unless he's stopped being Ron Paul, his stance is likely that the Federal Government has no business trying to regulate energy. It's not in the constitution, and the government isn't smart enough to decide what consumers really want. I found some of the categories to be very flawed.

One perfect example is energy policy. Unless he’s stopped being Ron Paul, his stance is likely that the Federal Government has no business trying to regulate energy. It’s not in the constitution, and the government isn’t smart enough to decide what consumers really want.

]]> By: The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: BJ Lawson Rated :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-1386 The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: BJ Lawson Rated :: Liberty Maven Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:48:32 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-1386 [...] they are in line with Dr. Ron Paul on the issues. To learn about the Paul-O-Meter methodology please see this article. You may also assign your own rankings or request a candidate be added to the [...] [...] they are in line with Dr. Ron Paul on the issues. To learn about the Paul-O-Meter methodology please see this article. You may also assign your own rankings or request a candidate be added to the [...]

]]> By: Submit Your Favorite Candidates For Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter Rating :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-1006 Submit Your Favorite Candidates For Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter Rating :: Liberty Maven Sat, 23 Aug 2008 06:13:02 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-1006 [...] The Paul-O-Meter is designed to rate candidates and office holders on how closely they measure up to Ron Paul on 20 criteria. We at Liberty Maven have rated the six main Presidential candidates and have recently added all Senators and members of Congress to the application. For a detailed description of the Paul-O-Meter check out the methodology. [...] [...] The Paul-O-Meter is designed to rate candidates and office holders on how closely they measure up to Ron Paul on 20 criteria. We at Liberty Maven have rated the six main Presidential candidates and have recently added all Senators and members of Congress to the application. For a detailed description of the Paul-O-Meter check out the methodology. [...]

]]> By: Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter Expanded To Include Congress :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-996 Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter Expanded To Include Congress :: Liberty Maven Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:47:26 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-996 [...] For a description of the Paul-O-Meter see this article. [...] [...] For a description of the Paul-O-Meter see this article. [...]

]]> By: Ron Paul Ruination: The Paul-O-Meter Experience :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-849 Ron Paul Ruination: The Paul-O-Meter Experience :: Liberty Maven Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:00:04 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-849 [...] remedy this I came up with a scoring system to help determine which of the current candidates most closely represents Ron Paul’s sweet [...] [...] remedy this I came up with a scoring system to help determine which of the current candidates most closely represents Ron Paul’s sweet [...]

]]> By: The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: Cynthia McKinney :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-827 The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: Cynthia McKinney :: Liberty Maven Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:53:31 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-827 [...] is the Green Party’s nominee, Cynthia McKinney. For a description of the Paul-O-Meter see this article. We have previously completed ratings for John McCain, Barack Obama, Bob Barr, Chuck Baldwin, and [...] [...] is the Green Party’s nominee, Cynthia McKinney. For a description of the Paul-O-Meter see this article. We have previously completed ratings for John McCain, Barack Obama, Bob Barr, Chuck Baldwin, and [...]

]]> By: The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: Ralph Nader :: Liberty Maven http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-816 The Ron Paul Paul-O-Meter: Ralph Nader :: Liberty Maven Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:34:28 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-816 [...] resemble Ron Paul on the issues. For a complete description and methodology of the Paul-O-Meter please see this article. Thus far we have rated Barack Obama, John McCain, Bob Barr, and Chuck [...] [...] resemble Ron Paul on the issues. For a complete description and methodology of the Paul-O-Meter please see this article. Thus far we have rated Barack Obama, John McCain, Bob Barr, and Chuck [...]

]]> By: Ron Paul Blog - The Paul-O-Meter http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Ron Paul Blog - The Paul-O-Meter Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:12:57 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-761 [...] of analyzes on the presidential candidates to see how they rate compared to Ron Paul (Methodology here). While you can quibble with a point or two here or there, the overall trend suggested by the [...] [...] of analyzes on the presidential candidates to see how they rate compared to Ron Paul (Methodology here). While you can quibble with a point or two here or there, the overall trend suggested by the [...]

]]> By: fight4liberty http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-743 fight4liberty Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:24:05 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-743 Thank you Marc. I get what you're saying but I still have a problem regarding what you say below: "The idea for number 20 though is to compare the candidates on their ability to either equal or surpass what media attention Ron Paul did get. So the starting point is Ron Paul (for the media he did get) earns a 5, can a current candidate equal that? Perhaps this should be explained more fully in the description." By assigning RP a 5 for his ability to get media attention and at the same time making 5 the highest rating possible there is no way for anyone to give a rating "surpassing" RP in the media dept. which I think Bob Barr will do. But I like your overall idea for a Paul-o-meter. Thanks for your time and prompt reply. Thank you Marc.

I get what you’re saying but I still have a problem regarding what you say below:

“The idea for number 20 though is to compare the candidates on their ability to either equal or surpass what media attention Ron Paul did get. So the starting point is Ron Paul (for the media he did get) earns a 5, can a current candidate equal that? Perhaps this should be explained more fully in the description.”

By assigning RP a 5 for his ability to get media attention and at the same time making 5 the highest rating possible there is no way for anyone to give a rating “surpassing” RP in the media dept. which I think Bob Barr will do.

But I like your overall idea for a Paul-o-meter.

Thanks for your time and prompt reply.

]]> By: Marc Gallagher http://libertymaven.com/2008/06/30/introducing-the-ron-paul-paul-o-meter-does-your-candidate-measure-up/1225/comment-page-1/#comment-740 Marc Gallagher Sun, 13 Jul 2008 18:02:07 +0000 http://www.libertymaven.com/?p=1225#comment-740 fightforliberty, Yes, the rating "system" is not perfect. Number 20 is very important (perhaps even more important than 50% as you suggest). Ron Paul received a good amount of media attention. He was on all of the main talk shows and news outlets. He was never reported on daily by any of the main stream media which would have been fantastic. And he never really made it on the network nightly news except for a handful of times in reports, never in person for an interview. The idea for number 20 though is to compare the candidates on their ability to either equal or surpass what media attention Ron Paul did get. So the starting point is Ron Paul (for the media he did get) earns a 5, can a current candidate equal that? Perhaps this should be explained more fully in the description. Another key to number 20 is that a candidate must actually have a liberty msg to share. As in the case of McCain or Obama, no, but in the case of Barr or Baldwin, yes. -Marc fightforliberty,

Yes, the rating “system” is not perfect. Number 20 is very important (perhaps even more important than 50% as you suggest). Ron Paul received a good amount of media attention. He was on all of the main talk shows and news outlets. He was never reported on daily by any of the main stream media which would have been fantastic. And he never really made it on the network nightly news except for a handful of times in reports, never in person for an interview.

The idea for number 20 though is to compare the candidates on their ability to either equal or surpass what media attention Ron Paul did get. So the starting point is Ron Paul (for the media he did get) earns a 5, can a current candidate equal that? Perhaps this should be explained more fully in the description.

Another key to number 20 is that a candidate must actually have a liberty msg to share. As in the case of McCain or Obama, no, but in the case of Barr or Baldwin, yes.

-Marc

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