Quote Originally Posted by Psycho4Bud
Shouldn't Paul actually be running under the Libertarian ticket though?

GOP
Safety and Security Issues

? Strengthening our Military.
? Deploying a missile defense system.
? Strengthening our ties NATO.
? Protecting the homeland and acheiving a sustained level of success and progress in Iraq.
Republican â?¢ National â?¢ Committee

National Platform of the Libertarian Party
IV. Foreign Affairs

American foreign policy should seek an America at peace with the world and the defense -- against attack from abroad -- of the lives, liberty, and property of the American people on American soil. Provision of such defense must respect the individual rights of people everywhere.

The principle of non-intervention should guide relationships between governments. The United States government should return to the historic libertarian tradition of avoiding entangling alliances, abstaining totally from foreign quarrels and imperialist adventures, and recognizing the right to unrestricted trade, travel, and immigration.
Official Website of the Libertarian National Committee

I know Ron Paul and the Libertarian Party are on different pages regarding abortion rights but still, that's not really a top issue.

Have a good one!:s4:
Ron Paul argues that he is indeed the truest Republican, and in his debates and speeches he references the framers of the Constitution. He points out that he holds the same beliefs as the first Republicans, and that since then the Republicans have lost their way. He runs as a Republican for this reason - and if you look at the facts it makes sense. In George Washington's farewell address he warned against "entangling alliances". And now our Republican president has us fighting a war in Iraq. He is also a strictly follows the Constitution and fights for small federal government control - which are also considered foundations of the Republican party.