I agree with your comment. The other thing that’s off-putting about Ron Paul is the behavior of some of his supporters.
That's a little more accurate!!!
Agreed, I forget the exact saying, but something akin to “judging a (wo)man by the company of his(/her) fellows.” I have never subscribed to the “big L” Libertarian party, but didn’t used to be so opposed to them. But as many on FR have stated, so many are little more than quasi-Anarchists (they also call them “Low-tax Democrats” but I’m not sure that is as accurate). There is a place for limited government, but some want tthere to be none. The tricky part is to learn when that there are times that they cry “States’ rights” when they really mean “I don’t have another argument, and this will shut down the conversation.” I’m thoroughly convinced that when issues get back into the hands of the states, they’ll fight tooth and nail against them (which I find nothing wrong with), but they should just come out and name their position in the first place. Then again, I’m not a politician, and don’t have to please anyone with flattery.