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Originally Posted by EE-BO

He has some very good general notions- but on economics he is an absolute moron, and his simplistic view of foreign policy is troubling.

You obviously are not familiar with Austrian economics, and its "godfather", Ludwig Von Mises, whom Ron had studied economics under, and which serves as a cornerstone of the Libertarian movement.

Ron Paul in 2008 is Ross Perot in 1992 x 10. He has some seemingly good ideas that resonate with the simple-minded average voter at an emotional level- but he does not even comprehend the intelligent and discretion required of the office to which he aspires.

Or it could be that most American are clueless to the true state of our country (read: sheep).

I think support for him has been so strong because a lot of the Republican base does not like Giuliani's more liberal views on social matters and because an intelligent and progressive society is never going to put a Mormon nutjob (Romney) in the Oval office.

Actually, support for him has been so strong and fervent because if RP does not win the White House, then America as we know it is toast. It will be game over at that point. The RP supporters are trying very hard to avert that from ever happening.

If Huckabee looks to be the winner of the nomination- or even Giuliani (who I support)- then Ron Paul will become "Ron Who?" pretty fast.

I wouldn't be too sure about that.

Anyway, we'll see what happens.