EE, i just made this comment in another thread,and I think it touches on your question so I am repeating it here.
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"After many many years of deep thought on the subject, i have come to this conclusion.
RON PAUL IS HARRY SELDON ! ! ! ! THE BEST WE CAN HOPE FOR, IS THAT WE CAN RETURN TO SOME SENSE OF LIBERTY BY THE TIME OUR CHILDRENS CHILDREN ARE COMING OF AGE.
The Galactic Empire is in decline, the only question is, how long will it take to die ? "
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I think the answer to your question is this. Ron Paul knows that it does not matter if he wins or not. The Republic cannot be saved, and if he were to find himself in a position of power, THE PTB WOULD USE HIM AS AN EXCUSE FOR THE INEVITABLE FALL OF THE REPUBLIC.
The only thing that matters now, is how long it takes us to form a new Republic. It will take much less time if Ron can plant the seeds of liberty in as many minds as possible before the dark ages come.