So Ron Paul and Pat Buchannan are hardcore leftists?
In some areas Paul and Buchanan were the same as leftists and, as I pointed out, Buchanan recognized this and did ally with The Nation on some issues.
I have been amazed when talking to lefty West LA people how much they sound like Pat Buchanan. Hardcore leftists actually respect Pat Buchanan but think he is racist etc...
It is a weird dynamic but it is true how the fringes meet, but come at it from different sides.