The Ideal is Admirable
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Many of us here at OnTheBorderLine have advocated for many of Ron Paul’s positions. We have researched and found that we have been faced with a dilemma. That dilemma is voting for principals over politics or vice-versa. How has pandering to the left through incremental stances that offer the proverbial olive branch to the opposition helped the advancement of conservatism? Why has the conservative position now become one where candidates advocate for global warming measures, continued and increased subsidization of ethanol, the hijacking of education to the federal level, senior drug care, and even national smoking bans? People, if there is no difference between the two parties, why would someone who is undecided vote for a GOP candidate? There are many who are saying to themselves, “I have to vote for the lesser of two evils”, or “We have to win at any cost”. The minute you say that, you have compromised your true position. Where did conservatism get re-branded?
There have been times that Dr. Paul has voted against things that may appear conservative, but after examination, he had a far superior solution. A case in point would be his stance on Social Security reform. He supports cutting payroll taxes and leaving it up to each individual to determine how to invest into their own retirement. He has always had that stance, therefore has voted against measures that were only partial or next to nothing types of reform regarding Social Security. Had he compromised along with everyone else, those measures only would have resulted in more government with higher taxes.
I highly doubt that any middle of the road compromising GOP candidate stands a chance next fall. So be true to thyself. Remember, that the ideal is admirable.
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Chris,
The conundrum for the Republicans is pretty simple. Nominate anyone but Ron Paul and the libertarians will vote for him anyway or sit the election out. This I suspect is what happened in 2006 when Republican candidates were hammered from sea to shining sea.
The Republican crop of candidates outside of Paul can only draw from the party base. The chance of Independents and Democrats switching in mass is slim considering that most of these hopefuls are clones of the Bush administration.
Paul draws support or interest across the political spectrum. So the question to the party faithful is; if Paul gets the nod or runs as a third party candidate, who will you support. A vote for anyone else ensures a sweep for the Democrats.
How can you not like this guy… Seriously folks, just read the introduction to his biography (from Wiki):
Individuals who pursue non-professional yet very high level athletic achievement learn some incredible and lasting values. There’s no guarantee, of course, but I do find it rather interesting. Moreover, just the idea of paying for college with your own money and a small scholarship – no wonder the GOP is arrayed against him – he pays his own way!