Originally Posted by bsmix

I actually never looked into what Ron Paul is all about. But I really liked his feelings on why the U.S. is "hated". At one of the nomination debates I remember, he was saying that we are not liked because of our imperialistic ways; from our long history of covert operations in countries all over the world to our widespread military bases and unnecessary wars. It felt like a glimmer of truth or genuine thought coming through all the crap. And of course everyone literally laughed at him and each took turns trying to discount what he had said and spout their "truth", as the assclown guiliani literally said they hate us because of our freedom.
I guess what he is saying might seem a bit out there but that's the extent I got into Ron Paul. It's important to have independent voices and thoughts within the government (while still representing the feelings and will of the people).