I’m NOT a Paul supporter.
I think your comment too harsh. I don’t think Paul is sending the thugs, the thugs do this on their own. This is the price Paul pays for having to pander to unsavory types because the nut cases have always been a big part of his monetary support. Like any politician, he is beholden to his supporters. That’s why he coddles rather than repudiates them.
He says he’s a conservative and in some ways he is, but most of his support comes from liberals.
Its not "pandering" when he's silent as his lunatic supporters scream "REVOLUTION!" and "Ron Paul doesn't hate gays!" at Santorum events. He's evil. And dangerous.
It doesn't matter whether Paul specifically orders it or his operatives order it. Ron Paul is an Obama/Soros stooge. He never attacks Obama or Romney. He only attacks conservatives(Santorum and Newt).