Also, do you trust Rand Paul to be the next Warren G Harding* if Obama turns out to be another Woodrow Wilson? I don’t, but at the same time I hope he’s gaming the system.
*Yes, I know Warren G Harding was a statist himself, but at least he was a minimal statist.
Many libertarians made Rand out to be the successor and “carry the torch” and so forth, and they were disappointed when he nominated Romney. He’s an individual; he can do what he wants, and why, why, why are so many libertarians wanting a hereditary monarchy?!
Because at least in American politics, family ties will get you far.
You guys had a father and his son as presidents within less than 10 years, man. And after Bush II stepped down, you’d almost have gotten a husband-wife presidential team.
Not to mention that the Paul brand now has some name recognition which it took a long, long time to establish.
American politics is aristocratic to some extent, so what you want to do if you want to play this game is to bet on a line of successors that somewhat matches your preferences.
It’s official: Rand Paul has gone neocon:
http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/127659.html
Amendment Number: S.Amdt. 3232 to S. 3254 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013)
Statement of Purpose: To enhance sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.Paul (R-KY), Yea
My, how far the apple has fallen from the tree.
Well, we all know what Mr. Santorum is going to keep on doing.