After all this appeared to be the popular view, at least according to the MSM.
However, he will realize that the anti-war agenda is not as popular as many think. False polls, a left biased media that editorializes everything has created a “perception” of an unpopular war is no true indicator of the mood in American society on this war. Everyone would agree that we want our boys home as soon as possible, even the most hawkish. No one wants any more dying in Iraq. However, the notion that most Americans support failure and want to quit in face of a vast Islamic threat, of which Iraq, Iran, Syria are all part of is false.
Ron Paul thought that his position on Iraq gave him an advantage, being against a war that is ugly and unpopular. However, it will be his undoing in all reality since his party won’t back him for that single reason.
Ron Paul was against the invasion of Iraq when Hillary, Biden, Dodd, Edwards, et. al were for it
Unlike the Democrats, he’s not changed his views at all and he’s obviously not trying to tailor his views to fit what’s popular...that’s why I respect the guy