As a long-time Republican, I have become extremely disillusioned with the current state of the party. The Neo-Conservatives have ruined the party and helped to discredit America all over the world. Living abroad as I do, I often see the hypocrisy of the current administration (who doesn’t?). I no longer consider myself a Republican—but I could never be a Democrat.

The war in Iraq is unjustifiable. Do 50% of Americans really still believe that Saddam Hussein had a part to play in September 11? After 4 years, the Republican presidential candidates are still talking about winning the war in Iraq. Except one.

Ron Paul is taking a lot of flak for speaking out about current foreign policy. It’s refreshing to hear someone talking about the war for what it is—a failed foreign policy.

Ron Paul doesn’t stand a chance of winning with the base of the party that votes in the primaries. He’s very popular on the internet, but not in the polls. Still, it’s nice to hear him say the things that need to be said. When he drops out, it will be time to start looki:ng at the Democrats, unfortunately.

Here’s a Youtube video from a CNN interview recently