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Entry: Have I Turned Against Ron Paul? Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/have_i_turned_against_ron_paul#12970 Post contents: In my comment to the campaign, I began "I hope you only did this to see if we were paying attention". The fundamental attraction of Ron Paul is his integrity, and this seems to violate it. Dozens of times he says we should trade with all nations, and generally be open to them, so the last line in the ad seems like he is doing a flip-flop. I can't think of another instance where he has said something rash or inconsistent with liberty (some accusations were from things pulled out of context). I would have much prefered he attack NAFTA/WTO or the UN. Or the H1B guest worker program. But students? (In the comment at the AW blog I was supported, but noted most college campuses are not the place to learn anything about liberty, tolerance, etc.). There are problems with "students" on visas. One problem (talk show host) Tom Likas noted is libertarians can't explain anything in less than 5 minutes. Much less 3 seconds. Many overstay the visa. Some attend a few classes, but really are working. But this applies to white european students as much as those from Somalia or Pakistan. Or perhaps he will note that Saudi Arabia is more of a "terrorist nation" by any consistent definition than most on the list. There are many explanations possible. But Dr. Paul needs to issue a clarification. (And make some changes in the campaign staff elite). Sent at: 2008 07 09