Ron Paul has two problems: one is his, the other is ours.

[Jefferson23]

Ron Paul has two problems. One is his and the larger conservative movement of which he is a part. The other is ours—by which I mean a left that is committed to both economic democracy and anti-imperialism.

Ron Paul’s problem is not merely the racist newsletters, the close ties with Lew Rockwell, his views on abortion, or even his stance on the 1964 Civil Rights Act—though these automatically disqualify him from my support. His real problem is his fundamentalist commitment to federalism, which would make any notion of human progress in this country impossible.

Federalism has a long and problematic history in this country—it lies at the core of the maintenance of slavery and white supremacy; it was consistently invoked as the basis for opposition to the welfare state; it has been, contrary to many of its defenders, one of the cornerstones of some of the most repressive moments in our nation’s history[pdf]—and though liberals used to be clear about its regressive tendencies, they’ve grown soft on it in recent years. As the liberal Yale constitutional law scholar Akhil Reed Amar put it not so long ago:

Once again, populism and federalism—liberty and localism—work together; We the People conquer government power by dividing it between the two rival governments, state and federal.

remainder in full: http://coreyrobin.com/2012/01/03/ron-paul-has-two-problems-one-is-his-the-other-is-ours/

[mr_liberal]

1. I don't have as much of a problem with

states experimenting with domestic issues like schools, health care, welfare etc...

The problem I have with Paul is he doesn't believe the Bill of Rights applies to the states. He's extreme on other issues, but thats the one that I have the most problem with. He's essentially a Confederate.

His foreign policy is too isolationist too, to the point where we wouldn't have even fought the Nazis during WW2. He takes an anti war stance too far.

[Jefferson23]

2. One good thing about Ron Paul running to capture the primary again is that he has had

to answer more direct questions this time around. His views on foreign aid is another area to look at...it is not
just about his approach to foreign policy that is concerning...it's his reasoning.

Foreign aid is a concept he rejects...as in disaster relief, as in money to contain the aids virus. His
go to solution is fairly consistent..as his voting record shows..let charities and individuals raise
the money...no government intervention. There are scores of valid reasons to reject Paul imo.