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In reply to the discussion: It's his position against the drug war that makes Ron Paul so volcanically controversial here on DU. [View all]alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Most people don't give a shit, and know that Paul is the epitome of libertarian childishness.
Why is it difficult to unwind? because it is a forty year old set of interlocking policies at federal, state, and local levels - completely entrenched in various legislative bodies, supported by and supporting numerous industries, and etc. I'd love to be the one to wave a wand and make it go away. It is an outrage in so many levels. Unfortunately, in the grown-up world, shit don't happen like that, and can't. So, the goal is to focus on shit we can do. Yes, we'd all love brave politicians who could begin to move us in that direction. But that doesn't increase my fascination in a dude who has a position without a process, which is the case for almost any libertarian, and certainly Paul.