Quote Originally Posted by jawndoe
Ron Paul has my vote.

He clearly was the best canidate for the republican party if they want to win the general election. Honestly he appeals to me because he is honest and remains true to what our country is supposed to be about. You can guarantee if he becomes president MJ will become freer.

Obviously he wasnt the best looking or the slickest sounding. But he was clearly the most sincere and honest.

Look at his prior voting record he has remain consistent through he tenure in congress. You really can't say that about any of the other characters. If you look at the other canidates personal life (which is supposed to matter to Republicans right?) he has the highest degree of integrity. Good luck finding real dirt on him.

Also he may have some pretty reactionary views, but congress will balance him out on those things.

Finally he is probably the poorest of the canidates for the Republican party. That translates into him having a better connection with the majority of Americans. He is after all middle class too.
I like some of Ron pauls stuff, no doubt the sincerity thing goes a long way. I'd just say to all that are enamored with Paul, look into the true roots of libertarianism and make a value judgement based on what libertarianism would mean for you. If you are wealthy, it's a no brainer, vote for paul. If you are less than upper middle class, take a long hard look at the values placed on society by libertarians and avoid the smoke and mirrors, Middle class and down would not benefit from a libertarian government, in fact, they would be dessimated by it.