His basis is a document and philosophy which is juxtaposed to the whole liberal/socialist agenda.
In this instance, much as subduing the Barbary Pirates, I agree something needs/needed to be done, and in this case I disagree with Ron Paul. However, we are in for a protracted conflict, especially if the American people do not realize the stakes here, and who the enemy really is.
And that is the sole issue I have with him, mostly. But it is one hell of an issue.