This Guy Is Just On The Side

I was watching a rally put on for Ron Paul supporters in St. Paul yesterday, just across the river from where the Republican convention was taking place. A little over ten thousand supporters showed up and cheered for him, like it still made a difference in the outcome of the final result. I don't mean to discount their importance as voters, but the battle is over now. John McCain received three thousand delegates. I think Paul accounted for a total of nine electoral votes overall. Four of them were from his home state of Texas. It wasn't down to the wire like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Ron Paul finished in the top four, but mainly because he didn't quit. I don't care for his politics, but I respect his tenacity.

Don't underestimate the power of this little big eared man from Texas. Remember how Ross Perot gave us Bill Clinton. Though I personally consider him a bit extreme. There is a following for his brand of politics. I noticed his supporters were largely young white males who are of drafting age. Only these guys have three children and a mortgage. Listen to them closely. They don't mind fighting, just not for everyone. They want to go back to the days of the wild west. May the best man win.For starters they're weak on national security. Yet they're anti-gun control. They want to allow illegals in the country, and then shoot them if they break the law. They want to cut the cost of government down to a bare minimum. Which means all social programs are going to be cut. They've picked hot button issues from both platforms, while claiming to be Republicans. This is just a means of getting attention. Ron Paul and his Internet posse aren't either right or left. This guy is just on the side.