Posted 4/09/2007 05:06:00 PM by Douglas

The Honorable Ron Paul in an interview with Bill Maher is like. . . . oh crap, this analogy is gonna suck. I can't think of anything smarter than Ron Paul, and I sure as hell can't think of anyone dumber than Bill Maher. Let's just say this is what would happen if a paperclip interviewed my cat.

I still find it interesting that Paul is clinging to the Republican ticket, considering how much they hate him and his "small government" stance. (remember when Republicans were for less government?)

But what does Maher pick out from this interview? The War of Northern Aggression and Lincoln worship. We didn't need the War to get rid of slavery, in fact Lincoln vowed to protect slavery where it existed even after he was elected in 1860, if it meant the Union would be preserved and war avoided. But don't confuse Maher with historical facts when it gets in the way of the status quo of his 8th grade education.

OK, enough of this rant. Ron Paul is probably the very last statesman this country will see that doesn't think that the solution to all our problems is more government programs. I know he doesn't have a steer's chance at a BBQ to ever become president, but I admire his conviction for throwing his hat in the ring one last time. My guess he's going to retire after this last term in the House. And the nation will be poorer without his resounding "no" vote from the floor of the House.

Literally and figuratively.