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the part of the mainstream media to trivialize the most honest and refreshing of all the presidential candidates. Now, make no mistake, I am not planning on voting for Mr. Paul, so don't dismiss this as another piece by a rabid Paul supporter. I feel his strict interpretation of the Constitution is a tad bit unrealistic.

That being said, I do find it more than a little disconcerting that the man is being almost completely ignored by the media. Other than the occassional piece on his online fundraising prowise he is for the most part considered an amusing sideshow to the main event that is Rudy G. vs. "the Mittster".

Months later a quick "google" of the event STILL yields headlines like these:

"John McCain Wins First GOP Debate" (Fox News)

"Who Won the First GOP Presidential Debate? (Answer provided in article: "Mitt Romney" - National Review Online)

"Republican Presidential Debate Gives No Clue on GOP Leader in Race" (Axcess News)

Apparently the Axcess News editors don't have a clue - unlike actual debate viewers. But I digress.

On the October 21 edition of Fox News' Hannity & Colmes, following the Republican presidential debate sponsored by Fox News, co-host Alan Colmes began an interview with Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul by asking: "You keep leading us in text voting. What do you think is going on there?" Colmes was referring to a Fox News feature allowing viewers to vote via text message for the candidate who they thought won the debate.

At the time of the interview, Paul was in first place with 34 percent. Later in the interview, co-host Sean Hannity asked Paul if he could support several of the other GOP candidates including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, former Sen. Fred Thompson (TN), or former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney if he himself didn't win the nomination. Paul replied: "Well, you know, I think they're softening their tone. They're not nearly as militant as they were a few months ago." Paul then said, "[T]hey have to listen to these polls, don't they?" to which Hannity replied: "Oh, this poll you've got all your supporters calling." Paul responded: "What, you mean your own poll isn't any good?" Hannity then said: "No, it's just a lot of fun."

As if I really need to explain the obvious, the aftermath of the GOP debates has taught us that the path to the Oval office is off-limits to any candidate who is not bought and paid for (lock, stock & barrel) by special interests and the corporate media. Barely a handful of pre-approved

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