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Entry: Ron Paul versus the PC Brigade: A Strange Silence From the Beltway Boys Link: http://www.takimag.com/blogs/article/ron_paul_versus_the_pc_brigade_a_strange_silence_from_the_beltway_boys#14785 Post contents: What's the matter with libertarians? I knew that they have a very restricted view of human nature, a lack of balance in assessing the needs of the soul, and a very deficient, if any, grounding in history (this is why they prefer Tom Paine to Edmund Burke), but this tendency to circular firing squads is news to me. I mean, like it or not, Paul is the closest thing to a mainstream candidate they can offer, and so, they start gunning him down. This might have to do with the pathology of small groups, how, after a while they tend to become havens for the marginally disturbed, deranged, and highly asocial, who love having an excuse not to grow up. Of course, someone like Paul might get them to get serious about it, and grow up. And of course, that is the last thing they want. So, they protect themselves and their little turf. There is a lesson there. It is true that power tends to corrupt, but lacks of power breeds irresponsibilty and immaturity. (Thanks Sid, for inviting me back) Sent at: 2008 10 06