I do agree with much of what you’re saying.
I do think, though, that Ron Paul has been plenty specific about the cuts to be made. He too, of course, wants to end the Fed, as you seem to. End the Fed, and audit the Fed, and audit the Gold, are among Ron Paul’s signature issues. I could do a google search and find various specifics about what agencies he’d want to do away with, etc if you want.
You’ve said that Ron Paul is “nothing new”. That’s partially right on the money. Back in the day, Ron Paul would’ve been considered a typical conservative. Back in the day, Ron Paul’s positions were fairly standard, mainstream positions. A lot of politicians back then were saying things that Ron Paul is saying now.
But, today, Ron Paul is the only one saying these things. Refreshingly Retro, to use the Pepsi Throwback slogan.
Good and I agree that Ron Paul is a throwback to a more conservative America.
Take another look at the FairTax code in H.R. 25. I think you may realize it is the perfect mechanism for Americans to measure just how big the US federal government is.
There’s an awful lot of disinformation on the FairTax mostly put out and supported by the DC criminal class that runs the Tax Lobby gaming industry.
Study the excellent FAQ on it here:
http://www.fairtax.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_faq