Just Who The Hell Is Ron Paul?

To one degree or another, I'm sure you've heard of Ron Paul. To some, he seems like the little pain in the ass who will not go away. To others he is associated with conspiracy theories, a presidential candidate who is being blocked out by unseen forces in the government because of his stance on the Constitution of the United States. Just who the hell is Ron Paul and, more importantly, can he become a serious presidential candidate?

Personally, I like Ron Paul and what be stands for. He is a strict Constitutionalist and, if you actually take time to read or hear his message, makes a lot of sense on the issues we face today.

Known as Dr. No, he has demonstrated time and again his willingness to not only follow the Constitution but also the willingness to listen to his constituents. He believes, as I do, that the Government is abusing it's Constitutional authority by passing laws and regulations, levying taxes, and generally disregarding American sovereignty by entering into foreign trade agreements and being members of organizations such as the United Nations.

The problem I have is not with the man, but the loonies who have jumped on his bandwagon. I have perused personal websites and websites of organizations who support Dr. Paul, and I have to tell you, "THEY" are definitely coming out of the woodwork. The most prominent I see are the conspiracy theorists. These are the people who believe that our country is being run by some shadow government, people who are behind the scenes and call the shots.

Alex Jones, a second rate underground journalist and talk show host based out of Texas, is the kind of people Ron Paul is attracting. If you don't know who Alex Jones is, go to his website and see for yourself. I am acquainted with Mr. Jones from his guest appearances on the overnight talk show Coast to Coast AM. This guy believes in just about every conspiracy theory you can imagine, and then some.

I have also heard Ron Paul supporters call in other talk shows with their talking points. While there are a few who actually make sense, most are the type who will call talk show lines and when it's their turn, they go off topic and spout off about the government conspiracies against Ron Paul and how he will gain the most votes but mysteriously will never win because everything is predetermined by a shadow government.

So far, from what I can tell, Ron Paul hasn't made a serious effort to distance himself from these whack jobs. Why he hasn't baffles me. He is a man with high intelligence, a straight-forward and no nonsense message without a hint of conspiracy. Candidates who are serious about a run for any office will seek out the supporters who they think will do the most damage and do everything in their power to distance themselves from them.

I believe that Dr. Ron Paul would make probably the best President since Ronald Reagan, if not the best president in modern times. He has the right message, the right attitude, and the correct knowledge of how government works. Would I vote for him? Barring any major stumble in his candidacy or his message, I would. Would I campaign for him, or publicly support him? Probably not. Being in public service I would have too much to lose by supporting what the public perceives as a campaign shrouded in conspiracy theories. There is a light of lunacy to his campaign, and even though it's not necessarily his fault, diminishes his chances for even making it out of the primaries.

With supporters like the ones I've mentioned, even George Washington couldn't get elected as president.


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