That said, I am aware that I probably stepped over the line in that last little flurry. I am grateful not to have been banished to the realms of outer darkness where there is wailing and gnashing of teeth.
I do thank you, the admins, for insisting that scurrilous things said about ANYONE not be permitted without documentation that they are true.
I have said and will say again that I really could care less if Ron Paul gets the nomination, and do not expect him to do so. I support him because I think that anyone who demands that we PAY ATTENTION to the constitution is a steadying influence in the run-up to the election in general. I think it would be great if he won, but that is not why I am supporting him.
The hysterical reactions by some freepers is to me living proof of the NEED for someone like Ron Paul to be in the running. We need someone to save conservatism from morphing into something totally foreign, and ugly.
Back when Bush was running against Gore, I pointed out that they were both socialists - only Gore would fast-track us to the end while Bush would take the scenic route. I believe that is what has happened and is now happening.
I would love to see Ron Paul elected President. Sadly, I doubt it will happen. Too many people find fault with what he is “reported” to have said or done. Still, if we can keep him in the race for a few more months those who do stand a chance of winning the nomination will have to change their stance in an attempt to win over his supporters. If that happens he will have provided us a valuable service.
In the meantime, if you’re one of those who likes politics as usual, keep flaming Paul without giving real reasons why your man is better. If you’re really lucky you can get Dr. Paul tossed out of the race before he has a chance to make an impression. Wouldn’t that be special?