This feels like betrayal; perhaps not of his father Ron
but certainly of his father's supporters in the liberty movement.
His fervent supporters are perhaps naively shocked but certainly
rightfully incensed and disheartened by this development. The "cult" of
Paul is shattered and
Webster Tarpley's description of the Paul campaign as "controlled
opposition", for which Tarpley received a cavalcade of criticism and
insult from some Ron Paul supporters, appears all the more prescient.
Now, let it be clear, this
does not undo Ron Paul's excellent voting record in the House of
Representatives, consistent message of liberty delivered over decades, and
willingness to frankly discuss a range of key national issues from the
Federal debt to foreign misadventures. However, it raises a number of
serious questions and deep concern.
While those dedicating
themselves to the Ron Paul campaign continued seeking delegates for the
Republican national convention, because as Ron stressed, the fight was not
over despite his cessation of competing for primary votes, Rand concluded
on live television, "the nominating process is over, tonight, I'm happy to
announce, that I'm going to be supporting Governor Romney." Pardon? What
about campaign communications rallying all for the convention? What about
donations the campaign collected under the pretext of Ron Paul being in it
to win? What about the sweat and tears for the cause? Ron Paul's
supporters funded and labored to build, carry and spread the movement.
Rand's political rise only took place because he had their shoulders to
stand upon; now he's stepping on their heads like an ingrate.
Rand goes on to describe
Romney as being "right there with us" on the issues. Come again? The Ron
Paul Revolution has never sought to advance exceptionalist foreign policy
and pre-emptive war, surrendering civil rights for security, indifference
to corporate malfeasance, massaging current tax structures, and granting
amnesty to illegal aliens.
Attention Rand and Ron: true
believers are not going to buy this! It's conceivable that the Paul family
was made an offer they couldn't refuse; but, at face value it looks more
like an unnecessary and unwanted compromise, or worse, a power-charmed
move toward establishing a political dynasty. In any case, it is a sharp,
although not lethal, blow to the body of the Revolution that will not be
forgotten.
Those in the trenches of the
liberty movement are done voting for the lesser of two evils. They joined
the fight to tackle real issues. Even if a Cabinet position for Ron or the
Vice Presidency for Rand materializes, are we expected to sleep with the
enemy?
Making backroom deals with
the authoritarian corporatocracy could prove to be a severe
miscalculation for the Pauls and their political strategists. Ron Paul's
supporters are not going to, nor should they, fall in line behind Mitt
Romney and join Rand on the Romney campaign trail.
How Do You Spell Traitor?
R-a-n-d?
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