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Originally Posted by GermanStar
It isn't always just about winning. Ron Paul represents everything about the GOP that the GOP claims to stand for, but in fact abandoned long ago. There really are a few conservatives left in our country, and some of us find it a bit sad that the principles of conservatism have been so fully abandoned by the GOP, that we now call ourselves libertarians. Ron Paul is opening eyes and calling attention to the hypocrisy of the GOP. He will not win this election, but with any luck, he will leave a long-lasting mark on our country, one that may benefit our children and our children's children.
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Yes to all of the above. Plus, Paul opposes the nanny politics of the Democrats and rejects the foreign entanglements so loved by Republicans. His political beliefs cause about half of each party to recoil in horror. To me, that means the 2 major parties fear people controlling their own destiny. Yet another reason to reject the two major parties, no matter what pretty colors and shiny objects they use as lures for our votes.
And no, I am not a paid or volunteer of RP's. I have extremely fundamental disagreement with him concerning the oil states. Even so, our basic beliefs of the role of government in the lives of citizens is close enough that I can live with our disagreement. I'm not a purist. I'll accept good enough rather than whine for perfection.