Many Ron Paul supporters ask why I don't like Ron Paul. It isn't that I don't like Congressman Paul; to the contrary, I loathe the man. I know, I know...his cult like supporters will scream "neocon, liberty, militarism, Constitution" and end again by calling me a Neo-con for writing this article. But in the words of Herman Cain's father, "I does not care".
There are MANY, MANY reasons NOT to support Ron Paul and I don't have enough time to write them all here. Besides, it would do me no good as his followers will circle the wagons, talk in circles, change topic and call names...all while attempting to prove Ron Pauls positions by using Youtube links. Never mind the fact that they completely ignore the facts about Ron Paul.
But again, this is a different blog for a different day. I will give you my MAIN reason for NOT supporting Ron Paul. Here goes:
Quite simply, I believe that America is an EXCEPTIONAL nation...that Americans are EXCEPTIONAL people. A Ron Paul supporter told me that this is an extremely elitist belief to hold, and, that America and Americans are no better than anyone else. Therein lies the KEY difference between myself and Ron Paul and his supporters. America IS, without question, EXCEPTIONAL in every way. I will NEVER apologize for this belief. Funny, for a man who clings to the "I was one of the first Reagan supporters", you would think that Ron Paul would hold this belief about America as a "Shining city upon a hill". Yet, he does not.
In Congressman Paul's warped logic, the US is the root cause of the problems in the world. American policies, in his opinion, aren't designed to spread freedom, but rather, are aimed at militarism, occupation and conquest. For all of the Republicans who despise Romney, Gingrich et al, at least they have all admitted that America is exceptional. That core belief is the one that I hold most sacred. We already have a President who apologizes for America; we don't need some Libertarian Congressman from Texas to do the same thing.
So, I ask this to all Ron Paul supporters (and please don't give me the canned, typical talking points that you always do. Please be honest for once): when was the last time that Ron Paul said something GOOD about the United States? When was the last time that Ron Paul said he believes America is an exceptional nation? Don't try to hard, Paulies, you won't easily find the answer.
So in short, I believe that America still is that "Shining City"; and amazing nation where people can achieve their dreams (and, consequently, where a "Republican" Congressman from Texas can be a major player in politics). Ron Paul does not share this core value. Any candidate who isn't proud of America has no business being the Republican nominee; this is, after all, why we have Democrats. Dr. Paul, America is the greatest nation in the history of mankind. We have freed millions of people with our "militarism". We have defeated some of the most powerful empires ever created. We are a generous nation filled with people who give of their money and lives to benefit those who do not have our way of life. We are the ONLY nation in the world where people DIE trying to get in...just for a taste of the American Dream.
This, Mr. Paul, is MY America. This is why I will NEVER vote for you.
