I Think I've Figured Out What I Don't Like About Ron Paul

As you know, I am staying with family while I am unemployed and they feel I am a fanatic about this election. Are you sure it's not just their fanaticism about getting Obama OUT and not just Ron Paul in?

Well if it came down to him or Obama Ron all the way. And ya maybe he can't fix all the problems we have but the idea of a president who even halfway respects the constitution is amazing

That could be it...not sure. I like Ron Paul's policies and all too. Sometimes, I think that it might be the way in which he goes about expressing himself that rubs me wrong. I really am not sure but I know what you mean. Maybe it's the supporters that get a little crazy with it all.

I agree. I like much of what Ron Paul does and believes. But when supporters are fanatics, there is little difference between the ones who are worshipers or someone who is on the left, on the right or someone who defines him/herself differently.

I have noticed this too. His supporters seem to be way out in the pluto zone, and yet hyper aggressive with how awesome he is. I guess I have an automatic rejection of anything that promotes a mere man to super-human god-like status. Although I don't have a problem with Obama as a person, and although I absolutely hate his socialistic policies... the first thing that turned me off to his campaign was the literal idolizing that people did with him. Portraying him as some sort of Christ, with halos above his head, and his cheezy "Believe!" campaign. It's hard for me to support anyone that does this, or any group of supporters doing this. Ron Paul hasn't done anything to build a 'Savior' campaign, but his supporters are way over the edge.

I just hope our next president really know what he is doing and does more for our country. I mean the US is known to help people not take away or whine! It seems during this run in presidency it has a lot of whining and not enough doing.

There are rabid fanatics following every politician. Thank goodness we have choices.

I've found myself agreeing with some of his ideas and his followers are not a problem here. Mainly because he doesn't have much of a following in Southeastern Pennsylvania. There used to be someone who lived on my street that had a Ron Paul sticker on his car but I didn't know him well and he moved. He was the absolute last Ron Paul person I've heard of in this area. Maybe if you lived here, you'd be able to like Ron Paul without reservation.

You make a very good point there. I had not thought about that. I too agree with a lot of his policies, though not all. I was actually a supporter of him last go round and was prepared to be this time as well, but the more I hear him actually talk at the debates the more I loose support for him. In writing his policies sound good, but when he is put on the spot during the debates his answers are not near what I would expect from him.

You know I actually agree with you and I AM a Ron Paul supporter. I hadn't heard of him until 2007 when this guy was standing in front of my library telling people to vote for him. Now that's not illegal or anything so long as he doesn't get in anyone's way, but he kept standing right in front of the door and forcing people to talk to him before getting out of the way. When we closed there was a young girl out front waiting for a ride. Our policy was that we have to stay with anyone under 17 until they are picked up since the library is a "safe zone". I asked her name and was about to offer her my phone to call her ride again and the jerk jumped in front of her saying "You don't have to tell them your name!". He hung around trying to make sure we weren't gathering information for some nefarious purposes. His attitude, and the attitude of others like him, initially had me thinking Ron Paul was some sort of nutjob. It took me a while before I actually looked into who Ron Paul was and what he stood for because I found it hard to believe that people like this guy would support anyone who wasn't just as annoying as they were. Fortunately I now know what a great person Ron Paul is, but he does have followers that make him look bad.

Unfortunately some of his followers are also the same reason he doesn't do so well in presidential challenges and primaries. The 9/11 truth-prisonplanet-antiNWO crowd follows him like the plague and I have found these are absolutely the WORST for the type of behavior you described. Not just regarding Paul, but regarding any of their beliefs. And the main stream media and the republican establishment only need point to the fringe of the crowd that follows him and say "see? is that what you want in the white house?". But the truth is that most of his followers are just younger, liberty minded people who are fed up with the republican establishment.

He attracts the wrong kind of fans?

I agree their passion can get a little crazy at times, and this is coming from an avid Paul supporter. I try to avoid mentioning him too often, and probably err on the other side: not mentioning him enough. We're not all annoying! http://www.revolutionpac.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Ron-Paul-billboard-2c-sm2-700x350.jpg

Well, at least you're not drinking the Kool-Aid yet. The Cult of Personality factor in American politics is almost unbelievable now. The Obama crowd elevated him beyond human expectation, but we cannot forget that many of the people attacking Obama are just as bad only with a different candidate, potential candidate or talk show host. I say almost unbelievable because I think it is a side-effect of a general American apathy. When people find someone to do their political thinking and deal with their problems for them, they're all too happy to surrender to them. I am personally only about 50% in tune with Ron Paul, but a least he has a plan. Most of the whiners in Washington are just happy to blame someone else and basically maintain the status quo. Hopefully his ideals will at least spark some change. But not as much change as he would like, or I'm moving! -The Anti-Everybody Rat

I agree! It would be better if they were not so fanatical about him. No one likes a fanatic. Cool your jets folks. We know what he wants to do.

Well as a Ron Paul supporter who has seen some of these "super fans" up close...here is my take on them. Just about all of them are young...this is their first election or RP's last primary run was their first taste of politics. They are as most their age...very energetic,idealistic, excited and throw themselves into things completely. You should see how much they can get accomplished...wish I had that much energy.For one I like it. Not the over the top crazy...but seeing that generation getting involved and excited about politics and how it effects their lives, realizing their voice does matter and that they can make a difference....so many are clueless or have no interest in politics. They will mellow out with age and experience (hopefully not become too jaded). But I for one hope they have gain something this experience....a life long involvement in their government and the political process. They also help the energy of a the campaign...anyone who has worked on one knows what I mean. They are excited and optimist and it is hard not to smile when you see them talking a thousand miles a minute with each other gushing over politics. Yes I like Ron Paul. I also like Gary Johnson. But I don't think either of them are "Gods". Yes I will and do volunteer on RP's campaign. I will work my butt off...but not because I think RP is a super hero...but because I think he is the best person for the job. Would love to see him get the nod and then pick Johnson as his VP. Now even this jaded political junky might screaming like a teenage girl meeting Justin Beber over that ......lol...a girl can dream right. Honestly they need to think ahead more or rather to the sides more. so he gets elected...then what...without a congress to back him they will freeze him out and nothing will get done. Lame duck...same for any president. Want him in? Want him to actually get his agenda once he gets there? then make dang sure that the other federally elected officials will back him up. They will learn this over time and political experience. RP is one man. It takes a heck of a lot more than one man to get things done in this country and it is set up that way for a reason....if one person could do it all....we would not be a constitutional republic.