[uxbridge]

If it wasn't for this issue, I doubt many would scrutinize Paul in the slightest, but, because he has made his opposition to our current national defense position the centerpiece of campaign platform, it draws into question the legitimacy of his conservative values, versus, being a populist

Let me ask you...do you believe that a conservative can honestly and legitimately believe that the war in Iraq was a mistake and has worked to our disadvantage in the war on Islamic jihadism?

Not asking whether you agree with the statement...just whether someone could honestly take that position without being anti-American...or a traitor? (just two of the things that Paul is routinely called on here)

[SoldierDad]

I’ll answer your question. Yes, someone can be deluded enough to actuall believe that clap trap. By virtue of their delusions they can also be anti-American and/or a traitor. Any questions?

[wideawake]

do you believe that a conservative can honestly and legitimately believe that the war in Iraq was a mistake and has worked to our disadvantage in the war on Islamic jihadism?

That's an interesting question, but it doesn't really relate to Ron Paul.

He has not only called our entry into Iraq a mistake, he has called it "illegal" and "unconstitutional" - essentially accusing the President of crime, treason and malfeasance.

Had he kept his remarks calm and sane, your question might be more on point, but it isn't.

[jmc813]

Let me ask you...do you believe that a conservative can honestly and legitimately believe that the war in Iraq was a mistake and has worked to our disadvantage in the war on Islamic jihadism?

The war has nothing to do with the conservative/liberal spectrum. It's just that liberals happen to be wimpy pantywastes anyway and oppose it.