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Entry: Ron Paul: It's Payback Time Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/ron_paul_its_payback_time#11182 Post contents: The above repeatedly voiced opinion that “paleoconservatism” is dead, is way off the mark. Just look at the enthusiasm of the mainly young supporters of Ron Paul. It is a clear indication that the ideas have merit and a future. One may quibble if Ron Paul represents “true paleoconservatism”, but I certainly don’t see any active politician today closer to that term in its traditional sense. However, as much as that term may be close to the heart of us older folks, it is certainly not appealing to young people; yet they still come, because the like the underlying philosophy. As my son told me, “Paleoconservatism” conveys the image of something dead, stuffy and out of a museum. Maybe it is time to find a new label. One only has to look at the successful appropriation of the once honorable label of “liberal” by socialists, which they rode to respectability and electoral success before the average voter caught on, to see the importance of labels. Let's keep the ideas and give them a new name that appeals to the next generation. Any suggestions? Sent at: 2008 05 15