Because most conservatives/republicans love to say how they love the Constitution and freedom, until they are presented the chance to support both, and then realize that freedom (& the Constitution) means no entangling social safety nets. It's kinda scary to most.
There's rhetoric on both sides as evidenced by the above. If they won't join the cause, demonize them. Sound strategy for sure.
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but either you espouse freedom or ya don't. All the gray area is just more control.
Well, then most Americans don't espouse freedom. So, you lose.
That was quick.
Interesting video comparing the coverage of the Iowa Caucuses 4 years ago, versus their coverage when Ron is/was leading:
http://youtu.be/9c_YvAfWN2w
And I think that was the point I was making. Conservatives or Liberal, neither group actually wants freedom.
My distinction though, and forgive me if this is what you meant, is that it's not the politicians, it's the PEOPLE who don't want freedom, at least not in its pure form.
So what are we who want our freedom straight up, no chaser to do? We can withdraw from the field and thereby become irrelevant, or we can work on the margins where we live. Working on the margins is thankless, sad, frustrating, and we might go a lifetime without seeing real change.
Or we can further marginalize ourselves but be proud and righteous in our purity.
#1) Ron Paul supports decriminalizing marijuana and ending the War on Drugs. Obama does not.