Look at his congressional record. There is no more principled stand against government spending, growth, plunder, or usurpation than Paul's. He's also non-interventionist which is consistent but makes him anathema to so many of us.
Club for Growth
Sixteen congressmen scored a perfect 100%, voting for all 50 anti-pork amendments. They are all Republicans.
Guess what? Ron Paul isn’t one of them. You have to scroll way, way down to find Ron Paul with 29%.
http://www.clubforgrowth.org/2007/08/the_2007_club_for_growth_repor.php
You mean like those Shrimp Subsidies that supports and votes against them??