I have to say, and I'm not trying to lecture anyone here so please don't think I am, it saddens me somewhat to see Ron Paul so maligned.
I first learned about Ron Paul through my sons and up until that point I knew absolutely nothing about him. And I think there in lies the problem with most that do not like him. They really don't know all that much about him other than what the smear mongers have portrayed.
I can't say I agree with Paul on every issue. But he's right on more than any of the others IMO and he's as honest a politician as I probably will ever see. Even McCain called him the most honest man in congress , as I recall. And quite honestly , THAT might be one of his biggest problems in this entire campaign. He's too darn honest to be a politician. When they ask him the shoot yourself in the foot misleading questions , what does he do ? He gives them an honest answer even when it hurts him.
Honesty has also hurt him with his congressional seat now. He trusted Peden would be honest and instead he was slapped backhanded in the face. From what I've read Peden told Paul he would not run against him during his presidential run. But I guess Peden's no means yes and that's the case with most politicians. I've known the type my whole life as many circles I run in are full of current, potential and former politicians. I wouldn't trust any of them. They've been cultured in the political quagmire that teaches them that lying cheating and deception gets them ahead. The good politicians are few and far between and very few make it to a presidential run with out being "changed".
I hope a good man like Paul does not lose his congressional seat. He's staying in the presidential race to his own congressional detriment because he doesn't want his supporters or the country let down. He's doing it to send a message that many, those who've taken the time to listen , have learned. He's once again given his word and we can trust he'll keep it for as long as he's able.
I HAVE to like that kind of man.
If he loses his congressional seat, I hope he goes independent , because I will vote for him. With my other choices being Obama, Clinton, McCain and possibly Huckabee, I can't in good conscience give any of them my vote.