Why the disparity?

Multiblogger Kevin wonders over at Ten Second News why the disparity exists between Ron Paul's Internet popularity and real-world poll numbers, and partially explains it.

A couple of other reasons I can think of include the undeniable fact that many of the "real-world" polls don't even include Ron Paul. They artificially limit your choices in the primary to Romney, Giuliani, sometimes McCain and/or Thompson, and once in awhile Huckabee. Dr. Paul can't have a very high poll showing if he's not included in the polls, now can he? The "real-world" polls don't seem to be any realer than the virtual polls.

Another reason is that many of Ron Paul's supporters are technogeeks who don't have landlines. Surveys don't call cellphones, so it's not surprising that candidates with less technosavvy supporters are over-represented.

Heh heh.

Kevin to NCAA: Suck my Football Championship Subdivision!

Note: Yes, I realize the NCAA doesn't want to use the designation I-AA any more, but I prefer it.

Boycott the retarded name. Good idea.

I'd better fix this . . .

. . . before Kevin sees it and has a seizure.

From this article in the Springfield Mis-Leader on eminent domain that doesn't mention the abuses of the power that Missouri State University, also located in Springfield) has committed (Remember Ebbets Field!*):

The coalition would amend the Constitution to not allow [to bar] the taking of private property for the use of another private entity, would narrow the definition of what are legitimate uses "for the public good" and force government entities to negotiate buyout prices based on all aspects of a business' worth — such as Bryant's 15-year rental contracts.

Split infinitives make Kevin foam at the mouth. We mustn't have that.

* - And by Ebbets Field, I mean the real one, on East Cherry, the one stolen by the communists, not the Walnut Street Yuppie Fern Palace they have now.

Gayest Term Ever.

And, surprisingly, it comes from my stodgy, conservative, ultra-heterosexual friend Kevin Whited:

What in the world is so wrong with charcoal? I'm kind of a fan of the stuff, mess and inconvenience and all. That "20 to 30 minutes" of waiting is perfect for a drinky tink, after all.

There may be hope for the boy yet. :)