No matter who recieves the GOP nomination–I think it’s safe to say that it will not be Ron Paul–the big win still goes to Ron Paul. Ron Paul has achieved more than most people will in their lifetimes, and by no way is this referring to his accomplishments in being a physician, congressman, etc. Dr. Paul has inspired many people to adopt his stances–at least to acknowledge them publicly–including top contenders in bids to become President of the United States.
The best way to go about shaping the world in which one lives into what an individual envisions, is to have others take on that individual’s stances. Usually, it becomes commonplace if a majority of people happen to adopt those views, but the impact is greater if–not only a majority, but–people who have a lot of influence over others and who are in positions to affect policy, latch on to some of those principles.
Ron Paul’s push to “End the Fed” has gained ground, and the ABC News GOP debate in Iowa, in conjunction with Yahoo! News and The Des Moines Register on Saturday, December 10, 2011 is indicative of that. When other candidates were asked to tell the audience what they learned from other candidates, Paul’s name was mentioned on more than one occasion. Rick Perry specifically mentioned Ron Paul’s Federal Reserve views.
Mitt Romney attested to the fact that Ron Paul has some of the most loyal supporters in politics. Even if the other candidates’ agenda in support of Congressman Paul’s views or stature is to gain political points to win voters and/or an election, it surely serves to further push the ideas of the doctor. In the end, his views are spread far beyond Ron Paul’s own reach. Ron Paul wins.
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