After 10 years of freeping, it's really sad to see so many neocons upset about the growing number of young, netwise Republicans who are wildly excited about a dark horse candidate who preaches limited govt and a return to basic constitutional values. How does hate and anger help the cause/help the party? C'mon, folks, the elephant has a big tent, room for everybody here... there are young people all over the country who are getting involved and showing up at Republican events this year because of Ron Paul, instead of mouthing the tired socialist pablum we so often see at college campuses near an election year. Like it or not, there is a contingent of Liberty lovers in the Republican Party, and their ability to recruit younger folks should be valued and appreciated, not ran out of town on a rail of derision. If you disagree with their goals (drug legalization, pullback of troops, etc), at least recognize the value of their method: use the constitution as a guiding light, reduce govt, reduce taxes. At least those kids aren't out there waving Mao and Che posters.
Quoted - well said. And he attracts other folks who are tired of being told by the Republican Party that "big government is here to stay - live with it."
He’s attracting the anti-war crowd only, that’s it. If you’re not anti-war on terror, you’re not for Paul.
All the other issues are just cover for the anti-war issue. A means of justifying support for Paul “beyond” anti-war support.