an interesting contrast:

Ron Paul: I have been a practicing obstetrician for 50 years, this is my informed opinion on a medical issue that pertains to women.

The Media: Did you say something, Ron? No? Okay.

Feminists: This misogynist has no idea what he's talking about!

Other Republican Candidates: Who asked you?

Ron Paul: I am the only Republican candidate who has served in the military, this is my informed opinion on how to use our military.

The Media: We've got better shit to talk about than this... didn't Whitney Houston just die?

Neo-Cons: But they hate us because we're free!

Other Republican Candidates: Just because we have no basis for anything that we say regarding to the military doesn't mean we're wrong!