According to Technorati, "Ron Paul" (Texas Congressman) is one of the web's most searched-for terms. News about Paul has an outsize presence on Digg and reddit, two sites that allow users to highlight their preferred content. Paul's YouTube channel has been viewed over one million times, dwarfing efforts from competitors like Rudy Giuliani.
Trash Dispatch: The above was submitted to Digg.com by "kerigirl" and is part of an article by Brendan Spiegel at "Wired.com" in which he also notes; "the 71-year-old has become one of the internet's most omnipresent –- and some say most irritating -– subjects."
In deed the Trash Dispatch has noticed Ron Paul's seemed "omnipresence" on the web, and notes that Ron Paul's presents, might well be an "irritant" to Anyone seeking the Office of the President of the United States. So What? Big Deal! Who Cares???
Well, apparently Brendan Spiegel cares. And cares enough to offer an "explaination" as to Ron Paul's popularity citing; "Many bloggers have expressed concern that Paul's massive online vote totals could only be accomplished through the use of bots that automatically send hundreds of votes. While no one has presented evidence to prove this, several blogs have removed Paul's name from their polls."
Well ExCUSE ME, Mr. Spiegel! But when Big Shot News Organizations like Wired.com post articles such as yours on the internet, what need does Ron Paul have for bots?
Oh sure, Ron Paul has his supporters, and they do what they can but, after reading your article, it's no secret to The Trash Dispatch as to how Ron Paul became so popular on the internet.
Excellent article by the way. Completely objective although you should know, that it will nevertheless "Add-to" Ron Pauls popularity, thus making you, a part of the Ron Paul phenomena.
Thanks to "kerigirl", for digging the Wired article.
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